September 13, 2024

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Sean Keating

Principal’s Hello!

Dear Golden Eagle Families,

Happy first full week Friday!

We’re delighted to finish our first full week with your kiddos. And we have some exciting things on the horizon: fall sports games, Back to School Night, the Halloween Dance!

Soon we’ll introduce clubs. Is your student interested in something? Would they want to start a club? It’s a great way to meet new people and helps connect students to school in a different way.

If your student is riding their bike to school, that’s awesome! Please ensure they’re wearing a helmet, respecting the rules of the road, and walking their bike on campus. Also, remember that students are not to have e-bikes or e-scooters on campus.

Have an awesome weekend as we settle into some cozy fall weather!

Sean

REMINDERS! Student Drop-off and Pick-Up

Drivers should…

  • review our Drop-off / Pick-up Map
  • not use NW Lolo Drive which is for buses only
  • always be safe and courteous to one another
  • follow traffic laws and regulations at all times
  • pull as far forward as possible towards the bike racks at the north side of the school
  • pay attention when approaching campus and while in the parking lot
  • refrain from using cell phone while driving
  • slow it down

Students should…

  • exit and enter vehicle on the curb side
  • be prepared to safely and quickly exit and enter the vehicle at the curb

Daily Student Item Deliveries

Recently, we have seen an influx of deliveries of items and lunches for students, which have, in turn, overwhelmed our front office staff. To alleviate this constant issue, please have your student make sure they have everything they need for their school day and after school activities before leaving home each morning.

If your student truly needs something delivered to them during the day, please have your student come to the front office to use the school phone and call to request that item. Once an item is dropped off and your student knows it is coming, we will not send them a note. We will place the item on a cart in the office and they should know to come down to the office and grab it during passing period or after school.

We also cannot accept any food and beverage deliveries made through DoorDash, UberEats, or any other similar service. Food and/or beverage items will not be accepted by our office staff and the driver will be turned away.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity

We love volunteers! Check back here often as the year progresses and our volunteer needs arise. See our current opportunities below. Thanks in advance for helping out.

If you are interested in volunteering at PCMS and are not currently cleared to do so, please go to the BLS Volunteer webpage for all the information you need to become a volunteer. It takes 5-7 days to process background checks, so we encourage you to apply today!

Upcoming Bias Lesson

We are working hard to ensure every student feels a sense of belonging and inclusion in our learning community.   During the week of September 16-20, your student will receive a lesson on bias: what is bias and how does it impact us all; how do we interrupt bias when we see, hear, or experience it; and how do we report incidents of bias or hate that have caused harm to ourselves or others in our school community? Families are an important part of this conversation!  Wondering how you can learn more or be involved?  We encourage you to talk about this subject with your student at home, both before and after the lesson.  Here is an optional resource to support your family conversation.  Last, let me know how it went and what your child had to say about learning on the topic, or how it impacted your family—share any optional feedback here to help improve the lesson for future versions at our school and across the district. It is important that our whole learning community shares common language, knowledge, and the skills necessary to meet our expectations for safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environments.  Thank you for engaging in this learning with us. Bias affects us all; and each student, staff, and family member is important in this community conversation. Thank you for your partnership!

Upcoming Dress Code Lesson

Now that we are back to school we are asking students, families, and staff to take a moment to review and reflect on our Dress Code together.  This conversation as a school community will help us be proactive and transparent in understanding school expectations and values, and will set everyone up for success, respect, and safety.  In the next couple of weeks, your student will participate in a lesson on the Dress Code.  We encourage families to be part of this conversation alongside us!  Feel free to preview the lesson here, and review the Dress Code policy here.  Talk with your child about your family’s values and expectations around the topic of clothing choices.  If you have questions or concerns about how these expectations relate to your child, reach out to your student’s counselor or to our front office.     

It is important that our whole learning community shares a common understanding and interpretation of the Dress Code in order to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.  Proactive conversation helps avoid misunderstandings, surprises, or unintended harm later.  Thank you for your partnership.

Commute Options International Walk & Roll

Please join in by celebrating International Walk + Roll to School Day on October 9th by walking or rolling to school. Log your trip for a chance to win a prize!

See the following link to log your trip and for more information. Thank you! https://www.commuteoptions.org/walkroll_day/

Technology Resources for Parents

Our BLP District website contains a wealth of information and resources for families.
In fact, there is a ‘Parents’ section dedicated just to you:

PCMS Swag Online Store is Open!

Our PCMS Online Store is now open to purchase Golden Eagle swag and Fall sports gear. The deadline to purchase is this Friday, 9/20. Swag will be available for pick-up at school by Monday, October 30 or sooner. Below is just a small sampling. Check it out!

Save the Date for 6th Grade Night at Pacific Crest!

Join us at PCMS for 6th Grade Night on Thursday, October 10 from 5-6 PM. This is an open house style event to allow students to show their families what they have been learning in 6th grade so far. Attendance is encouraged, but completely optional. We look forward to seeing you on October 10!

Mark your Calendar

  • Sept. 26| School Photo Day
  • Sep. 26 | Back to School Night (more to come soon)
  • Oct. 10 | 6th Grade Identity Night | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Oct. 25 | Halloween Dance | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Oct. 30 – 31 | Conferences (more to come soon)
  • Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 | No School due to Conferences
  • Nov. 5 | School Photo Retake Day
  • 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
  • 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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