November 5, 2021

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Ryan Kelling

Let’s Review Drop-Off/Pick-Up

For drivers of those students who are dropped off via car, please continue and stay in line and pull all the way forward as directed. For the safety of students and better flow of traffic, we are asking drivers of students to stop dropping off in the parking lot which actually leads to an increase in the line, as cars have to stop while staff escorts students through the crosswalk and cars re-entering the flow of traffic to exit the parking lot does further stall the line. Again, think of the greater good and use the flow of traffic as designed for drop-offs and pick-ups. Parking lot map & directions.

The high number of bicyclists, walkers, and bus riders help to keep congestion down. Carpooling is highly recommended as well as we move into the colder weather. Another option to avoid congestion is to arrive school a bit earlier.

Family Virtual Turkey Bingo Fundraiser

Join us on for an evening of family fun at our 2nd annual Family Virtual Turkey Bingo Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 17th from 6-7:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase on Touchbase now through November 16th. Each kit includes 10 bingo cards and 1 dauber, cost is $5 per kit. All proceeds benefit The Giving Plate. Come and get yours today!

Holiday Food Drive Update

As of today, our 6th graders are in the lead for collecting the most items. 7th and 8th grades have plenty of time to “up their game” and get those donations in. Our collection drive ends on Wednesday, 11/10. Check out the flyer to see a list of The Giving Plate’s needs.

Athletics

Registration for Wrestling (Boys & Girls, 6th, 7th and 8th grades) begins Monday, November 8th. Middle school sports create opportunities for kids to try new sports, and our program is appropriate for all experience levels. Registration links and additional information is available on our PCMS Athletics webpage.

Girls Middle School Basketball (6th – 8th grade) registration is now available on the Bend Parks and Recreation website. Space is limited so sign up soon if you are interested! Athletes must register for the school they attend.

COVID Vaccine Updates: Boosters and plan for ages 5-11

BOOSTER INFO: Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with FEMA to host free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics in November. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and booster doses will be available. No appointment or insurance are needed. For more information, please visit: COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinics. Other upcoming clinics through November:

  • Mondays: Sisters Firehouse, 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: La Pine Library, 12 – 3 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: Bend Larkspur Community Center, 4 – 7 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: Downtown Bend Library, 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Thursdays: Redmond City Hall, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • NEW CLINIC Fridays: Redmond Airport, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

12+ welcome. 12- to 14-year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring your vaccination card from your first dose if you are coming for a second or booster dose. If you are looking for another vaccination location in Deschutes County, please visit deschutes.org/covid19vaccine or call the COVID-19 hotline at 541-699-5109. The hotline is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Ages 5-11: Bend-La Pine Schools is working with local health care providers to support the roll-out of vaccines for ages 5-11. Please refer to the BLP website for more information.

Calendar

  • Nov. 1 – Nov. 10 | The Giving Plate Holiday Food Drive
  • Nov. 7 | Daylight Saving Time Ends (set your clocks 1 hour back)
  • Nov. 8 | Wrestling Registration Opens
  • Nov. 11 | No School | Veteran’s Day
  • Nov. 17 | Family Virtual Turkey Bingo Fundraiser | 6p – 7:30pm
  • 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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