October 29, 2021

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Ryan Kelling

Conference Wrap-Up

We wrapped up a successful two days of conferences yesterday and I want to say thank you to all families who took time to connect with their student’s teachers to gain a clearer picture of what’s happening with their learning. I know that many of our teachers were completely booked, a sign of a strong community, but also one that can leave some feeling like they missed out. Please connect with any teachers you were unable to conference with to discuss your student’s learning in more detail.

PCCO Update

Last week we kicked off our annual Fill Our Nest giving campaign. Thank you to those families who have contributed so far. With the continued support of our families, our goal is to focus on the following areas this year:

  1. Teachers College Reading and Writing Project – We are so thrilled that Pacific Crest is a Partner School of Columbia University’s Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP). Through this partnership, our Community teachers (Humanities and Science) work with a TCRWP Staff Developer to learn research-based best practices around methods of instruction in reading, writing, and critical literacy skills for our students and to create opportunities for meaningful and joyful engagement with literacy in order to transfer their learning across the curriculum and throughout their lives as they mature. This is an expensive undertaking and PCCO supporting the effort allows us to ensure that all of our programs are supported to the maximum extent possible.
  2. Academic Program Enhancement – Our teachers are incredibly resourceful and squeeze every bit out of their department budgets, but having the opportunity for additional funds via Classroom Grants will allow our students to enjoy an even greater experience in their classes while also providing our teachers the opportunity to show off their creativity.
  3. Culture Support – By partnering with our FAN Advocate to provide assistance to students and families in need, PCCO helps us model the idea that Golden Eagles recognize their impact on the world around them. Providing resources for Staff Appreciation celebrations goes a long way to make sure the PCMS staff sees that theirs is NOT a thankless job and that they are appreciated for the incredible work they are doing. (A great example of this is PCCO providing our staff dinner on Wednesday night during a long night of conferences – THANK YOU!)

Please consider enriching your child’s middle school experience by making a one-time, tax-deductible donation that will help support these programs at PCMS.  Contributions can be made online here or you can complete the attached form and return it to PCMS main office.  We appreciate your support, especially after last year’s hiatus. 

PCCO is currently seeking people to fill two board positions, Vice-President and Treasurer. This a great way to be involved and support our school. Please contact Anne Westerhoff for more information at [email protected] or (562-225-8297). This is a great way to get involved in your student’s learning and support our community.

One more thing…don’t forget to follow us on social media to keep up with what’s happening Facebook and Instagram @pacificcrestco.

‘Tis the Giving Season!

As part of the Annual PCMS Gives Back to the Community Campaign, our WEB Leaders are hosting a 10-day holiday food drive in partnership with The Giving Plate Food Bank, which serves local residents in Bend. The collection begins this Monday, 11/1 and will end Wednesday, 11/10. The grade level (6th, 7th 8th) that donates the most items will receive a prize.

Fall BLS Board Leadership Listening Session Set Nov. 4

The community is invited to share their voices and thoughts with Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors during an in-person Board Leadership Listening Session set for Thursday, Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Three Rivers School in Sunriver. Space is limited.

Register and learn more: https://bls.fyi/listeningnov4

Sesión de Escucha con la Mesa de Liderazgo el 4 de Nov. en la Escuela Three Rivers

Invitamos a los padres de familia a ofrecer su opinión y pensamientos con la Mesa Directiva de las Escuelas de Bend-La Pine durante una sesión de escucha en persona programada para el jueves, 4 de noviembre de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m. en la escuela Three Rivers en Sunriver.

Hay espacio limitado. Para asistir o hablar en el evento, favor de registrarse en línea. Se admitirá a los participantes y asistentes según el orden en que se hayan registrado.

Para más información, ingrese aquí: https://bls.fyi/listeningnov4

Calendar

  • Nov. 1 – Nov. 10 | The Giving Plate Holiday Food Drive
  • Nov. 1 | Boys’ Basketball Season Begins
  • Nov. 7 | Daylight Saving Time Ends (set your clocks 1 hour back)
  • Nov. 11 | No School | Veteran’s Day
  • Nov. 22 – Nov. 26 | No School | Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec. 20 – Dec. 31 | No School | Winter Break
  • Jan. 17 | No School | Martin Luther King Day

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