February 23, 2024

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Sean Keating

Principal’s Hello!

Dear Golden Eagle Families,

What a beautiful day in the nest! I can clearly see Bachelor, Broken Top, and the Sisters from my office, and they look amazing! What a magnificent place to work and to call home.

Our students and staff have started semester 2 with momentum. Our grades looked pretty good for semester 1, and we are further focusing our supports for students who need it for semester 2.

A local pediatrician spoke to our staff last week about screentime, and it sparked a deep and thoughtful conversation about our approach to iPads here at PCMS. We will be creating new iPad expectations as a staff and will be sharing those with you soon. Thank you to all those folks who expressed their thoughts about iPads at our coffee-with-the-principal chats.

Finally, at the end of day last Friday, we hosted a bike safety assembly for our students. We invited a local parent, an emergency room doctor, a traffic sergeant, and a safety expert that presented to our students. Feel free to ask your student about the assembly!

This assembly previews looming policy changes regarding e-bikes on school campuses in our district. This policy has gone through a public comment period and is being finalized by senior leadership at the central office. Thank you to all of you who communicated your concerns to me, to Dr. Cook, and to our school board.

I hope you had relaxing weekend with your families.

Sean

Permission Slips for 8th Grade CTE Fly Up Day!

Our 8th graders are traveling to their high schools tomorrow, Monday, Feb 26 to preview career and technical education offerings. Any student who does not have a signed permission slip will, unfortunately, not be allowed to go on the field trip. They will have to stay here at school from 9:30 to 12:30, while the rest of their 8th grade class is on the trip.

Please make sure your 8th grader turns in their signed permission slip so they can go on the trip on Monday!

Athletics | Track Registration Opening Soon!

Registration for Track and Field is now open and will close on March 22nd for all students. Middle school sports create opportunities for kids to try new sports, and our program is appropriate for all experience levels. Registration information is available on the PCMS Athletics webpage. Additional information regarding the upcoming season will be posted on the Athletics webpage soon.

Life and Career Readiness Night

Join us on March 5th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Caldera High School. This event welcomes Bend La Pine Middle and High School students and families and marks the launch of our new college and career-oriented platform, SchoolLinks.

Discover your path after high school – whether it’s college, a career, the trades, or a gap year. Explore 14 different programs from COCC and OSU right in your backyard. Engage with over 30 local career opportunities, including representatives from the Armed Forces, Saint Charles Medical Center, the City of Bend, Deschutes County, Bend Parks and Rec, and more.

Indulge in local food truck offerings and consider a culinary career while entering a raffle for a chance to win one of two laptops! The Life and Career Readiness Night at Caldera High School on March 5th, sponsored by East Cascades Works and the United States Coast Guard, is your gateway to a brighter future. Don’t miss out!

Calendar of Events | Mark your Calendar

  • Feb. 26 | 8th Grade CTE Day
  • Feb. 27 | Vertical Orchestra Concert | 7:00 PM | Summit High School
  • Mar 7 | Vertical Band Concert | 7:00 PM | Summit High School
  • Mar. 1 | Deadline to purchase 8th grader celebration yearbook space
  • Mar. 4 | High School Information Nights | Summit HS | Caldera HS | Mt. View HS
  • Mar. 15 | Deadline to submit 8th grader celebration yearbook message and photo
  • Mar. 25 – 29 | Spring Break | No School

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