September 22, 2023

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Sean Keating

Principal’s Hello

Dear Golden Eagle Families,

Happy sunny fall Friday!

This week we exited the building in record time for our first monthly fire drill. Students were calm and compliant and safely moved to our evacuation zones. Next week, we introduce our student clubs (ask your students about them!) and reintroduce our golden feathers and gold mine student store.

The golden feathers and gold mine store are part of our school-wide positive behavior support plan. Students earn golden feathers by being safe, respectful, and responsible in their classes. They can buy items with the feathers in our student store or snack bar, or save them up with friends for bigger items, like a pizza party. All golden feathers also go into a monthly movie raffle, where a student from each grade level earns a couple tickets to the movies. Fun times!

Next week, please join us at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 28, for Back to School Night! This is a chance to meet your student’s teachers, see the school, and go through your student’s daily schedule.

Also, don’t forget that right before Back to School Night, at 5:30 PM, is a PCCO parent event. Here you can learn all about our Pacific Crest Community Organization, the non-profit group that helps our school immensely!

We look forward to seeing you! Have an awesome weekend!

Sean

We Are Pacific Crest | A Survey for 7th & 8th Grade Parents / Guardians

At Pacific Crest Middle School, we believe that parents play a critical role in each child’s educational experience. You know the strengths and interests of your child best, and we would like to use this information to create an experience at Pacific Crest that is engaging and thoughtful. We are asking 7th and 8th grade parents and guardians to please take a few moments to complete this survey, which will be received by your child’s counselor. Please note that 6th grade parents completed this survey a couple of weeks ago, so no need to do it again.

District-Wide Bias Lesson

We are working hard to ensure every student feels a sense of belonging and inclusion in our learning community. Within the next week, your student will receive a lesson on bias: what is bias and how does it impact us all; how do we interrupt bias when we see, hear, or experience it; and how do we report incidents of bias or hate that have caused harm to ourselves or others in our school community?

Families are an important part of this conversation! Wondering how you can learn more or be involved? First, feel free to review the entire standards-based lesson here. Next, we encourage you to talk about this subject with your student at home, both before and after the lesson. Here is an optional resource to support your family conversation. Last, let us know how it went and what your child had to say about learning on the topic, or how it impacted your family—share any optional feedback here to help improve the lesson for future versions at our school and across the district. 

It is important that our whole learning community shares common language, knowledge, and the skills necessary to meet our expectations for safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environments. Thank you for engaging in this learning with us. Bias affects us all; and each student, staff, and family member is important in this community conversation. 

Thank you for your partnership.

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Estamos trabajando arduamente para garantizar que cada estudiante tenga un sentido de pertenencia e inclusión en nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje.  Dentro de la próxima semana, su estudiante recibirá una lección sobre el prejuicio: qué es el prejuicio y cómo nos afecta a todos; cómo interrumpimos el prejuicio cuando lo vemos, escuchamos o experimentamos; y ¿cómo reportamos incidentes de prejuicios u odio que nos han causado daño a nosotros mismos o a otros en nuestra comunidad escolar?

¡Las familias son una parte importante de esta conversación! ¿Se pregunta cómo puede aprender más o participar? Primero, siéntase libre de revisar toda la lección basada en estándares aquí. A continuación, le animo a que hable sobre este tema con su estudiante en casa, tanto antes como después de la lección.  Aquí hay un recurso opcional para apoyar su conversación familiar. Por último, hágame saber cómo le fue y qué dijo su hijo sobre aprender sobre el tema, o cómo afectó a su familia. Comparta cualquier comentario opcional aquí para ayudar a mejorar la lección para futuras versiones en nuestra escuela y en todo el distrito.

Es importante que toda nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje comparta un lenguaje común, conocimientos y las habilidades necesarias para cumplir con nuestras expectativas de entornos de aprendizaje seguros, inclusivos y acogedores.  Gracias por participar en este aprendizaje con nosotros. El prejuicio nos afecta a todos; y cada estudiante, personal y miembro de la familia es importante en esta conversación comunitaria.

Gracias por su colaboración.

Golden Eagle Sports Highlights

This was an exciting first week for athletics!

Our PCMS cross country runners had an awesome first meet against Sky View, High Desert, and Three Rivers. We won 6th grade boys and girls, 7th grade boys, and 8th grade girls. We placed second in 7th grade girls and third in 8th grade boys. We also had overall individual race winners of 6th grade girls and boys, 7th grade boys, and 8th grade boys.

On the football field, both 7th and 8th grade began their season at Crook County. For 7th grade, the defense had a great showing, causing six Cowboy turnovers. Excellent tackling and swarming the ball led to holding the Cowboys to a single touchdown for the evening. The Golden Eagle offense had a slow start, but quickly adjusted, resulting in two touchdowns scored, with an end score of 16-6 in our favor. The 8th grade Golden Eagles jumped out to a 22-0 halftime lead with a balanced passing and running attack.  The defense was exceptional and continued building the lead in the second half to go up 28-0 before giving up a late touchdown with the final score 28-6.  

On the volleyball court, it was a good first day for both teams. Eighth grade split with High Desert, and they are our toughest competition. Against Sky View, our 7th grade C and B teams won two of their games, and our A team won one. Overall, all of our teams were impressive with their passing and we had some strong hits to score several key points.

It was a great first showing for all of our teams. We look forward to next week when on Tuesday, September 26, both volleyball teams will matchup against Cascade. On that same day, our cross country team will attend a meet at Cascade with Pilot Butte, Bend International School, Three Rivers, and Cascade. On Wednesday, September 27, our 7th grade football team will host Cascade, while 8th grade will head over to Cascade. Finally, on Thursday, September 28, while 7th grade has a BYE, 8th grade volleyball will play against Pilot Butte on the road. We look forward to seeing our supporters there. Go Golden Eagles!

REMINDER: Student & Staff Photo Day

Dorian Studios will be onsite this 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

Adult Workshop with Author, Chris Balme

Chris Balme is the author of the book, Finding the Magic in Middle School. Parents and guardians are invited to join him on Tuesday, October 10, from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at the Unitarian church on Skyliners, across from PCMS. The goal of the evening is to connect with teachers, administrators, mental health professionals, and parents around how we raise our adolescents together in this community. 

Click on this flyer for more information regarding the workshop at the UUFCO. Following the workshop, participants are welcome to stay for the parent-directed talk that Chris will give from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. There will be more time to connect and refresh ourselves in the interim.

Attendance Does Matter

Every day at school matters. Good attendance is considered 95% or higher (missing fewer than 9 days of school all year). Attending every day helps your child to:

  • Reduce stress
  • Connect with friends and teachers
  • Prevent falling behind in classes

Getting into the habit of daily attendance is important. This habit building starts now. 
Read this letter from Dr. Amy Yillik. The letter covers 5 tips for how to support your child’s attendance, what’s going on at this stage of development, why attendance matters, and where to go for help.

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Asistir todos los días a la escuela es importante. El 95% o más es considerado como buena asistencia (faltar menos de 9 días a la escuela durante todo el año). Asistir todos los días ayuda a su hijo a:

  • Reducir el estrés
  • Conectarse con amigos y profesores
  • Evitar retrasarse en las clases

Adquirir el hábito de la asistencia diaria es importante. Esta construcción de hábitos comienza ahora. Lea esta carta de la Dra. Amy Yillik. La carta cubre 5 consejos sobre cómo apoyar la asistencia de su hijo, ¿Qué está pasando en esta etapa de desarrollo?, Por qué es importante la asistencia, y Dónde buscar ayudará.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

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

Nutrition Services | Upcoming Week’s Specials

  • 9/25 Burger Bar
  • 9/26 Chicken Tortilla Soup w/ Cheese Quesadilla
  • 9/27 Cinnamon Roll w/ Sausage Patty & Hashbrown
  • 9/28 Meatloaf w/ Mashed Potatoes & Beef Gravy
  • 9/29 Beef Bolognese AKA Spaghetti

For more information | BLS Nutrition | Breakfast Menu Calendar | Lunch Menu Calendar

Calendar of Events | Mark your calendars

  • Sept. 28 | School Portrait Day (see 9/8/23 News from the Nest for details)
  • Sept. 28 | PCCO Parent Night | 5:30pm – 6:00pm
  • Sept. 28 | Back to School Night | 6:00pm – 8:00pm (more info to come)
  • Oct. 12 | 6th Grade Identity Night | 5:00 – 6:00pm
  • Oct. 12 | Family Social @ The Lot | 6:00 – 7:00pm (see more info above)
  • 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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