October 25, 2024

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Sean Keating

Principal’s Hello

Dear Golden Eagle families,

I write this email dressed as one of our 8th grade students, and he’s dressed as me today. Tomorrow, Friday, is Monster Mash: Our annual Halloween Dance. This whole week we’ve been wearing pajamas, neon, and dressing as twins. This fun, connected, safe, humorous culture sets the stage for high levels of trust and learning. I hope you agree.

Thanks for being a part of the magic with us. You only get one childhood. Let’s make it special and secure.

Sean

Reminder: Fall Conference Open House and Sign-ups

Please join us for our Open House Style Conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29 and 30, from 4:00-5:00 and 5:45-8:00. In each classroom, your student will share what they are working on and you will have the opportunity to speak with your student’s teacher.  Privacy is not guaranteed.

On Thursday, October 31, we offer scheduled conferences to support students struggling in a particular class. Please sign up for an available time to connect with your student’s teacher.  We kindly request that conferences start and stop on time in order to best serve all PCMS families. Please click here to select a conference time.

In order to serve as many families as possible, we must start and end conferences according to the schedule. Thanks for understanding!

Attending Mountain View Football Games

Mountain View High School is very grateful for the community support of our Football program.  We understand the important role that high school football games play in our community.  Having your middle school student attend a Mountain View night game is part of that supportive community.  Due to safety and supervision, the expectation for middle school guests and families are below.  Thank you in advance for supporting these expectations.  We look forward to seeing you at our next game.

  1. All middle school students must be accompanied by an adult in order to enter the game.
  2. Backpacks or skateboards are not allowed in stadiums.
  3. Outside food or drink is not allowed in stadiums.
  4. Students are expected to refrain from rough-housing, littering and inappropriate language.
  5. Students are not allowed to re-enter a stadium once they leave.
  6. It is recommended that you purchase tickets online, ahead of time, to avoid a longer wait at the front gate.  Tickets can be purchased here.

Photo Retake & Make-up Day

Photo Makeup / Retake Day takes place on Tuesday, 11/5. This day is for students who were not present on Thursday, 9/26 and for students who need, not want, to have their photos retaken. If you have purchased a photo packet and you want your student to have their photo retaken, please return the photo packet to the main office by Tuesday, 11/5.

For questions regarding photos, photo packets, etc., you may contact Dorian Customer Service at www.mydorian.com/support or (800) 826-3535.

Believe it! Lost and found is already overflowing!

Students are responsible for checking lost and found regularly throughout the school year. PCMS will not be held responsible for items that are not claimed. All unclaimed lost and found items will be donated to a local charity in need on the following dates. Make a point to check our collection during upcoming conferences.

  • Friday, November 1, 2024
  • Friday, December 20, 2024
  • Friday, March 21, 2025
  • Friday, June 18, 2025

A Message from PCCO: Fill Our Nest Giving Campaign

This is a reminder, the Pacific Crest Community Organization (PCCO) kicked off the annual “Fill Our Nest” Giving Campaign earlier this month. This one-time annual fundraising campaign runs from September 26th thru October 31st 2024, but of course we will accept contributions all year!

This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 in financial support from our community. These funds give additional support to programs such as school social events, teacher/staff professional development grants, school enrichment clubs, funds/scholarships for field trips and classroom experiences for each grade level.

Although we appreciate the generous donations we have received to date, we are far from our goal as shown below. Needless to say, we need your help. Please consider making a personal or business donation by completing this donation/sponsorship form and returning it to the front office. Donations can also be made online via PayPal or by following one of the QR codes below to PayPal or Venmo. Feel free to contact us with questions at [email protected].

Emergency Alerts | BLS Connect

If you have not done so, we highly recommend that parents, guardians and students alike sign up for to receive BL Connect text messages which will alert subscribers regarding evacuation, lockdown, emergency or weather-related event that calls for cancellation of a school day or changes to school day start or end times.

Talking With Your Teen About Substance Use

Parents and guardians are the most powerful influence when it comes to helping students make healthy choices!

Having open, frequent conversations with your student about substance use can significantly reduce the likelihood of them using.

Knowing when and how to have a conversation with your child or teen about the harms of substance misuse can be difficult. Click here for resources to help guide this conversation.

Hablar con su adolescente sobre el uso de sustancias

¡Los padres de familia y tutores son la influencia más poderosa cuando se trata de ayudar a los estudiantes a tomar decisiones saludables!

Tener conversaciones abiertas y frecuentes con su estudiante sobre el uso de sustancias puede reducir significativamente la probabilidad de que las consuman.

Puede resultar difícil saber cuándo y cómo conversar con su niño/niña o adolescente sobre los daños del abuso de sustancias. Haga clic aquí para obtener recursos que le ayudarán a guiar esta conversación.

Summit Storm Dance Clinic

Attention dancers! Registration has opened for the Summit Storm Dancers Winter Youth Dance Camp and the Summit Storm Dancers are looking for students grades 6-8 to be interns for this clinic. Here is the link to register. Once registered, email [email protected] and coach Marianne will send a link for payment and tell you more about this opportunity for the middle schoolers. 

Camp will be Sunday, December 8 from 9:00 – 12:30 with a parent showcase starting at 12:30.  The performance will be at a boys home basketball game on Friday night, December 13. Interns will meet with the Summit Storm Dancers prior to learn the youth camp dance and another special dance they will perform just with the Storm Dancers!

Registration is open to ALL students K-8th grade and no dance experience is necessary, is $75 per student and includes camp/performance tee. Intern positions are open to 6th-8th graders and registration and payment is the same. 

Email coach Marianne at [email protected] if you have any questions.  Thank you!

What are Delays, Early Release or Closures?

  • School Closure: Schools are closed for the day due to weather or emergency. In this scenario, the school building will not be used. Unless otherwise noted, all evening meetings and activities are cancelled.
  • Delayed Start: School will have a delayed start. Most often, this is a two-hour delay. In this scenario, buses will run two hours later than normal schedule and will drive slowly, adjusting to conditions and may be delayed. A delayed start decision can turn into a school closure decision.
  • Early Release: Students who ride the bus can be released early in order to give the buses extra time to complete routes.
  • Early Closure: Schools may be closed early due to weather or emergency. In this scenario, the school building will not be used. Unless otherwise noted, all evening meetings and activities are cancelled, including KidsInc.

Always refer to the BLS Website for the most up-to-date information regarding the above.

Volunteer / Community Service Opportunity (Great for NJHS!)

Practice kitchen skills, get volunteer hours, and mingle with other students at Prep Squad! Wednesdays 2:30 – 5:30 at Family Kitchen (231 NW Idaho Ave.) We’ll be making dinner for a shelter, sandwiches for veterans, and doing other prep projects. No sign up required – just drop in!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Deschutes County

Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child’s name directly to your home. Best of all it is a FREE GIFT to your child through our partnership with local organizations! There is no cost or obligation to your family. All children 0-5 years of age in the coverage areas.

To learn more or sign up, go to imaginationlibrary.com, or click here for more information

Mark your Calendar

  • Oct. 29 – 31 | Fall Conferences (see info above)
  • Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 | No School due to Conferences
  • Nov. 5 | School Photo Retake Day (see more info above)
  • Nov. 11 | No School | Veteran’s Day
  • Nov. 25 – 29 | No School | Thanksgiving Week
  • Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 | No School | Winter Break
  • Jan. 20 | No School | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Jan. 31 | No School | End of 1st Semester
  • Mar. 23 – 28 | No School | Spring Break
  • Apr. 11 | Spring Fling Dance |4:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Apr. 16 – 17 | Conferences
  • Apr. 16 – 18 | No School due to Conferences
  • May 26 | No School | Memorial Day
  • June 12 | Last Day of School

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