{"id":4241,"date":"2024-04-05T22:36:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T22:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/?p=4241"},"modified":"2024-04-05T22:36:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T22:36:10","slug":"april-5-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/2024\/04\/05\/april-5-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"April 5, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Principals’ Hello<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

On Monday, we have two important policies we will start to implement. The first is our new iPad expectations. No longer will iPads be the default learning tool at PCMS. We will use paper and pencil whenever possible in all of our classes. Students will also store their iPads on a special iPad shelf in each classroom. (Our math instruction will still, primarily, run through two programs on the iPad.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The second policy is our new district-wide ban on e-bikes and e-scooters on all Bend-La Pine school campuses for any student under 16 years of age. (See the latest Bend-La Pine Family Spotlight<\/a> for more info.) After our many advisory lessons and community messages, and after many concerned emails and phone calls from the community, we are pleased this policy will soon take effect. This is a public safety issue, and this policy parallels state law and plain common sense around e-bike and e-scooter ridership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remember we have no school Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week. Wednesday night is open-house-style conferences 4:00-8:00 PM (with a 5:00-5:45 PM dinner break for teachers), and Thursday is by appointment only. Because of the limited number of slots we can offer on Thursday, we ask that you reserve these appointments for students who need the most support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your student is earning 3’s and 4’s, your student is demonstrating grade level proficiency, and there’s no need to conference with the teacher at this time. Of course, teachers are available to address any questions or concerns you might have throughout the school year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, thank you to all of you who’ve emailed, called, or attended the parent-principal coffees this school year. Your voice has made a difference in the running of this school, and I appreciate you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th & 8th Forecasting Message from PCMS Counseling Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are excited to begin 7th and 8th grade forecasting for next year! Students will be selecting electives with their counselor via their iPad, but we encourage parent involvement. When you have a moment, please review the information below with your student to prepare them for forecasting with their counselor the week of April 15. The following forms are for reference only; please do not fill forms out.\u00a0Thank you for your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n