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Principal’s Hello<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Golden Eagle Families, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy sunny fall Friday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week we exited the building in record time for our first monthly fire drill. Students were calm and compliant and safely moved to our evacuation zones. Next week, we introduce our student clubs<\/a> (ask your students about them!) and reintroduce our golden feathers and gold mine student store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The golden feathers and gold mine store are part of our school-wide positive behavior support plan. Students earn golden feathers by being safe, respectful, and responsible in their classes. They can buy items with the feathers in our student store or snack bar, or save them up with friends for bigger items, like a pizza party. All golden feathers also go into a monthly movie raffle, where a student from each grade level earns a couple tickets to the movies. Fun times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next week, please join us at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 28, for Back to School Night! This is a chance to meet your student’s teachers, see the school, and go through your student’s daily schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, don’t forget that right before Back to School Night, at 5:30 PM, is a PCCO parent event. Here you can learn all about our Pacific Crest Community Organization, the non-profit group that helps our school immensely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to seeing you! Have an awesome weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Are Pacific Crest | A Survey for 7th & 8th Grade Parents \/ Guardians<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Pacific Crest Middle School, we believe that parents play a critical role in each child\u2019s educational experience. You know the strengths and interests of your child best, and we would like to use this information to create an experience at Pacific Crest that is engaging and thoughtful. We are asking 7th and 8th grade parents and guardians to please take a few moments to complete this survey<\/a>, which will be received by your child\u2019s counselor. Please note that 6th grade parents completed this survey a couple of weeks ago, so no need to do it again.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District-Wide Bias Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are working hard to ensure every student feels a sense of belonging and inclusion in our learning community. Within the next week, 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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families are an important part of this conversation! Wondering how you can learn more or be involved? First, feel free to review the entire standards-based lesson here<\/a>. Next, we encourage you to talk about this subject with your student at home, both before and after the lesson. Here<\/a> is an optional resource to support your family conversation. Last, let us know how it went and what your child had to say about learning on the topic, or how it impacted your family\u2014share any optional feedback here<\/a> to help improve the lesson for future versions at our school and across the district. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200b………………..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Estamos trabajando arduamente para garantizar que cada estudiante tenga un sentido de pertenencia e inclusi\u00f3n en nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje.  Dentro de la pr\u00f3xima semana, su estudiante recibir\u00e1 una lecci\u00f3n sobre el prejuicio: qu\u00e9 es el prejuicio y c\u00f3mo nos afecta a todos; c\u00f3mo interrumpimos el prejuicio cuando lo vemos, escuchamos o experimentamos; y \u00bfc\u00f3mo reportamos incidentes de prejuicios u odio que nos han causado da\u00f1o a nosotros mismos o a otros en nuestra comunidad escolar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a1Las familias son una parte importante de esta conversaci\u00f3n! \u00bfSe pregunta c\u00f3mo puede aprender m\u00e1s o participar? Primero, si\u00e9ntase libre de revisar toda la lecci\u00f3n basada en est\u00e1ndares aqu\u00ed<\/a>. A continuaci\u00f3n, le animo a que hable sobre este tema con su estudiante en casa, tanto antes como despu\u00e9s de la lecci\u00f3n.  <\/a>Aqu\u00ed<\/a> hay un recurso opcional para apoyar su conversaci\u00f3n familiar. Por \u00faltimo, h\u00e1game saber c\u00f3mo le fue y qu\u00e9 dijo su hijo sobre aprender sobre el tema, o c\u00f3mo afect\u00f3 a su familia. Comparta cualquier comentario opcional aqu\u00ed<\/a> para ayudar a mejorar la lecci\u00f3n para futuras versiones en nuestra escuela y en todo el distrito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es importante que toda nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje comparta un lenguaje com\u00fan, conocimientos y las habilidades necesarias para cumplir con nuestras expectativas de entornos de aprendizaje seguros, inclusivos y acogedores.  Gracias por participar en este aprendizaje con nosotros. El prejuicio nos afecta a todos; y cada estudiante, personal y miembro de la familia es importante en esta conversaci\u00f3n comunitaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gracias por su colaboraci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Eagle Sports Highlights <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was an exciting first week for athletics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our PCMS cross country runners had an awesome first meet against Sky View, High Desert, and Three Rivers. We won 6th grade boys and girls, 7th grade boys, and 8th grade girls. We placed second in 7th grade girls and third in 8th grade boys. We also had overall individual race winners of 6th grade girls and boys, 7th grade boys, and 8th grade boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the football field, both 7th and 8th grade began their season at Crook County. For 7th grade, the defense had a great showing, causing six Cowboy turnovers. Excellent tackling and swarming the ball led to holding the Cowboys to a single touchdown for the evening. The Golden Eagle offense had a slow start, but quickly adjusted, resulting in two touchdowns scored, with an end score of 16-6 in our favor. The 8th grade Golden Eagles jumped out to a 22-0 halftime lead with a balanced passing and running attack.  The defense was exceptional and continued building the lead in the second half to go up 28-0 before giving up a late touchdown with the final score 28-6.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the volleyball court, it was a good first day for both teams. Eighth grade split with High Desert, and they are our toughest competition. Against Sky View, our 7th grade C and B teams won two of their games, and our A team won one. Overall, all of our teams were impressive with their passing and we had some strong hits to score several key points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a great first showing for all of our teams. We look forward to next week when on Tuesday, September 26, both volleyball teams will matchup against Cascade. On that same day, our cross country team will attend a meet at Cascade with Pilot Butte, Bend International School, Three Rivers, and Cascade. On Wednesday, September 27, our 7th grade football team will host Cascade, while 8th grade will head over to Cascade. Finally, on Thursday, September 28, while 7th grade has a BYE, 8th grade volleyball will play against Pilot Butte on the road. We look forward to seeing our supporters there. Go Golden Eagles! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

REMINDER: Student & Staff Photo Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorian Studios will be onsite this Thursday, September 28, to photograph all students and staff. To order student photo packets online with a credit card, simply click on this flyer<\/a> or follow instructions below in English or Spanish. If you would rather pay with check, you may pick up an order form at the PCMS main office. If you have any questions, contact Dorian Studio Support<\/a> or call 1-800-826-3535. Please note: Late orders will be be accepted up to 4 days following photo day with no additional fee.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n