Principal’s Hello
Dear Golden Eagle families,
We welcomed more than 600 students through our doors this week to start our 2023-24 school year. Amazing! It’s such a great feeling to get this big, beautiful building full of student laughter again. And our hard-working teachers and staff have created a warm, welcoming, safe environment for high levels of learning.
In advisory this week we introduced new campus-wide expectations, reviewed our “Big 4” rules, and started to create classroom community. In each area of the school, we want students to know exactly what safe, respectful, and responsible looks like. Teachers are invited to create these same expectations for their classrooms. We want students to be a part of this!
Finally, to end the week, we played our first Friday walkout song and greeted the kids outside with popsicles. Thank you to our PCCO for helping with this!
Pay special attention to the message below from the district office. We have the most student cyclists of any other middle school in the district, so this message is especially important for our kids.
Enjoy your weekend, and see you Monday!
Sean
GET TO & FROM SCHOOL IN A SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER
Safety is a primary concern this week as students return to school. That begins with all of us doing our part to make sure students have safe ways to travel to and from school, whether by bus or car, bike or scooter, or on foot.
Students and families may experience some congestion and confusion outside schools this week. It will get better! Here’s how DRIVERS can help:
- Slow down and watch for students making their way to buses, walking or rolling to school, and crossing streets and parking areas.
- If you are dropping off or picking up your student at school, please plan for some extra time and be patient with the line.
STUDENTS & FAMILIES, here’s what we’d like you to know about getting to school:
SAFE ROUTES: We have fun, safe and convenient walking/biking routes to many of our schools. See all 19 Safe Routes for Bend-La Pine Schools at commuteoptions.org/safe-routes-to-school
ABOUT E-BIKES: Students 16 and older legally may operate e-bikes in Oregon. Anyone under 16 may not, according to state law. Be aware of this and use e-bikes legally and responsibly.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET if using a bike, scooter, skateboard or other wheeled device.
WATCH YOUR SPEED! The start of school brings more traffic around our schools and along key routes. Please slow down in high-traffic areas and around pedestrians.
DISMOUNT AND WALK your bike, scooter or skateboard when on school property. We ask that you not ride on school grounds, before or after school.
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LLEGAR Y SALIR DE LA ESCUELA DE MANERA SEGURA Y RESPONSABLE
La seguridad es una preocupación principal esta semana cuando los estudiantes regresan a la escuela. Eso comienza cuando todos hacemos nuestra parte para garantizar que los estudiantes tengan formas seguras de viajar hacia y desde la escuela, ya sea en autobús, automóvil, bicicleta, monopatín o a pie.
Los estudiantes y las familias pueden experimentar cierta congestión y confusión fuera de las escuelas esta semana. ¡Se pondrá mejor! Así es como CONDUCTORES pueden ayudar:
- Reduzca la velocidad y observe a los estudiantes que se dirigen a los autobuses, caminan o ruedan hacia la escuela y cruzan calles y áreas de estacionamiento.
- Si va a dejar o recoger a su estudiante en la escuela, planifique algo de tiempo adicional y tenga paciencia con la fila.
ESTUDIANTES Y FAMILIAS , esto es lo que nos gustaría que supiera sobre cómo llegar a la escuela:
RUTAS SEGURAS: Contamos con rutas divertidas, seguras y convenientes para caminar o andar en bicicleta a muchas de nuestras escuelas. Vea las 19 rutas seguras para las escuelas de Bend-La Pine en commuteoptions.org/safe-routes-to-school
ACERCA DE LAS BICICLETAS ELECTRÓNICAS: Los estudiantes mayores de 16 años pueden operar legalmente bicicletas eléctricas en Oregón. Cualquier persona menor de 16 años no puede hacerlo, según la ley estatal. Sea consciente de esto y utilice las bicicletas eléctricas de forma legal y responsable.
SIEMPRE USE UN CASCO si usa una bicicleta, scooter, patineta u otro dispositivo con ruedas.
¡CUIDE SU VELOCIDAD! El inicio de clases trae más tráfico alrededor de nuestras escuelas y a lo largo de rutas clave. Reduzca la velocidad en áreas de mucho tráfico y alrededor de peatones.
DESMONTE Y CAMINE su bicicleta, monopatín o patineta cuando esté en propiedad escolar. Le pedimos que no monten en los terrenos de la escuela, antes o después de la escuela.
Student Photo Day!
Dorian Studios will be onsite, Thursday, September 28, to photograph all students and staff. To order student photo packets online with a credit card, simply click on this flyer or follow instructions below in English or Spanish. If you would rather pay with check, you may pick up an order form at the PCMS main office. If you have any questions, contact Dorian Studio Support or call 1-800-826-3535. Please note: Late orders will be be accepted up to 4 days following photo day with no additional fee.
- Go to dorianstudio.com and search for Pacific Crest Middle School
- Select the order button from the appropriate photo day
- Complete your transaction
- Visita dorianstudio.com y busca en tu escuela
- Haga clic en el boton de predio para la fecha correcta de la foto
- Competa la transaccion
Volunteering at PCMS: Information & Process
We love volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering at PCMS and are not currently cleared to do so, please go to the BLS Volunteer webpage for all the information you need to become a volunteer. It takes 5-7 days to process background checks, so we encourage you to apply today!
Calendar of Events
- Sept. 8 | Fall Sports Registration Closes
- Sept. 28 | School Portrait Day (see info above)
- Sept. 28 | Back to School Night | 6:00pm – 7:50pm
- Oct. 12 | 6th Grade Identity Night | 5:00 – 6:00pm
- Oct. 12 | Family Social @ The Lot | 6:00 – 7:00pm (more info to come)
- Oct. 20 | Halloween Dance | 4:00 – 6:00pm (more info to come)
- Oct. 25 – 27 | Conferences (more info to come)
- Oct. 26 & 27 | No school for students due to conferences
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