Principal’s Hello – Behavior at The Grove
I’ve heard now a few times from The Grove about student behavior. They are seeing students standing on tables, running in large groups, throwing food, leaving trash, and disobeying and disrespecting the security staff.
I know this isn’t just PCMS kids. But we’d be naive to think our kids didn’t, at times, exhibit some of these behaviors while unsupervised.
Please help me, help The Grove, and help your kids. The Grove is our shared public commons. It requires us to think about others and not just ourselves, to behave in a way that does not hurt the peace or freedom of others, and to be good stewards of a shared public space.
This week I spoke to all our 8th graders in Mr. Colt’s Health classes. Our oldest students set the tone, the culture, and the example for our whole school. I asked them to think about “integrity” and about making the right decision, even when nobody is watching (especially when nobody is watching). Mr. Colt is also creating a project in Health class about this issue.
Thank you, as always, for your teamwork and support. I am grateful for you and thankful for our partnership. Have a great Thanksgiving break!
-Sean
Oregon Department of Education
Our BLS IT Department has consolidated all ODE resources, including opt out forms, for your easy access via the Oregon Department of Education Resources. We have added this useful link to the Helpful Links section of this newsletter and on the PCMS website.
PCMS Gives Back to our Bend Community
Just a reminder… we are partnering with the Giving Plate with two open giving options this year starting on Wednesday, November 9 and ending on Wednesday, December 7.
Donating “non-perishable” food serves local residents in Bend. Below is a list of needed items. The grade level that collects the most food items will receive a surprise!
Giving Plate’s Jingle Christmas; bringing hope to the holidays. The Jingle Store is an annual, free community event where kids can come and “shop” for gifts to give to those they love. Here are some helpful practical shopping tips. There is a specific collection container for donated gifts in the PCMS Upper Nest. No need to wrap your gift donations, just drop off
Sign-up for the PCMS Wrestling Team!
Coach Toso is working to grow the Pacific Crest wrestling program into a fun, thriving program. Golden Eagle wrestling creates opportunities for young athletes to try wrestling for the first time, enhance the skills of returning wrestlers, and produce a pipeline of athletes for the Summit High School wrestling program. Having started his career in education as a coach (but not a wrestling coach), Coach Toso has always believed that the work ethic and discipline instilled into wrestlers benefit students not only as athletes but as students as well. Wrestling is open to boys and girls of all grades and experience levels! Click here to register.
Athletes and parents/guardians interested in learning more about the PCMS Wrestling program and upcoming season are welcome to attend a virtual meeting with Coach Toso on Thursday, December 14th from 6-7pm. Virtual Meeting Link
BPRD Girls Middle School Basketball Registration Closes Soon
Registration is now open for Bend Parks and Recreation Girls Middle School basketball. Athletes are placed according to the middle school they attend. Registration spots are limited for each school and grade level. Season begins January 10th. Register through BPRD website.
BPRD is also hiring scorekeepers for the upcoming basketball season. This is a great job for high school students and adults. Click here to apply online through BPRD.
Calendar
- Nov. 9 – Dec. 7 | Giving Plate Food Drive & Jingle Christmas (see info above)
- Nov. 18 | Wrestling Registration Begins
- Nov 21-25 | Thanksgiving Break | No School
- Dec. 6 | PCMS Band, Choir and Orchestra Winter Concert | 7-8:30pm | PCMS Nest
- Dec. 14 | Wrestling Informational Meeting | 6-7:00pm | Virtually via Google Meet
- Dec. 19 – Jan. 2 | Winter break
- Jan. 3 | Wrestling – First Practice| PCMS Gym | 4-6pm
- Jan. 6 | Wrestling Registration Closes @ 2pm today
Helpful Links