{"id":5263,"date":"2024-12-13T22:52:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T22:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/?p=5263"},"modified":"2024-12-13T22:52:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T22:52:48","slug":"december-13-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/2024\/12\/13\/december-13-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"December 13, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal&#8217;s Hello<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Golden Eagle Families!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy Friday! One more week &#8217;till winter break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had fun this week hosting our arts showcases: our fine and performing arts programs all displayed their hard work. These programs encompass all grades here at PCMS, and, upon promotion to high school, every student can say they had an arts education at PCMS. How cool is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I mentioned at last night&#8217;s concert, there are so many benefits to an arts education, including cognitive and social-emotional benefits. Thank you to Ms. Cramer, Ms. Harms, and Mr. Roberts for all your hard work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have fun in the snow this weekend! Spirit Week next week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sean <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Find Calm and Connection During the Holiday Season<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-10.32.00\u202fAM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-10.32.00\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-10.32.00\u202fAM.png 789w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-10.32.00\u202fAM-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-10.32.00\u202fAM-768x285.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources of Strength has put together a handful of conversation starters and activities your family can try out to calm, to cope, and to connect with one another over the break. Need mental health resources for you or your student? Look on page 3 of the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1AcZQ2n2wiCmox0u1L9yTrp16gLIu_tWt\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>&nbsp;for conversation starters, activities and mental health resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide call 988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources of Strength ha reunido un grupo de temas de conversaci\u00f3n y actividades que su familia pueda probar para calmarse, sobrellevar, y conectarse entre s\u00ed durante las vacaciones \u00bfNecesita recursos de salud mental para usted o su estudiante? Mire en la p\u00e1gina 3 del enlace a continuaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1f_yDWWPPZ4jGQZMlmU7f25vhT7iqbkaw\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HAGA CLICK AQU\u00cd<\/a>&nbsp;para temas de conversaci\u00f3n, actividades y recursos de salud mental. Si usted o alguien que conoce est\u00e1 luchando con pensamientos suicidas, llame al 988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Golden Eagle Athletics | Wrestling <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrestling registration is now open! Registration will close January 3rd and we will not be accepting late registrations. Please follow&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/pacificcrest\/student-life\/athletics\">this link&nbsp;<\/a>to find all the steps to register your student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lost &amp; Found Gets Donated on Friday, Dec. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your student missing a hoodie, jacket, gloves, hat, lunch box, schoolwork? If so, those items just might be in Lost and Found. Continue to remind your student to check for their missing items each day. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity in need on Friday, Dec. 20. Pacific Crest is not responsible for unclaimed items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-9.53.04\u202fAM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-9.53.04\u202fAM-1024x396.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-9.53.04\u202fAM-1024x396.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-9.53.04\u202fAM-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-9.53.04\u202fAM-768x297.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-9.53.04\u202fAM-1536x595.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-9.53.04\u202fAM.png 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reminder:<\/strong> <strong>Choice Option &amp; Priority Area Change Requests Opens Jan. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready for the Choice Options and Priority Area Change Request (ACR) window? Don\u2019t let January 2 sneak up on you. Be ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bend-La Pine Schools\u2019 choice options provide learning opportunities that are significantly different from our traditional programs, while meeting the same standards and requirements as other schools within the district. From Dual Immersion to Career Technical Education, the choice option schools have many programs to meet the individual focus of its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IMPORTANT\u2757\ufe0f Get your documents ready. Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens January 2. Entry into the Choice Options lottery, Dual Immersion lottery, and Priority Area Change Requests all require a current enrollment into Bend-La Pine Schools for the school year requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wep2t6V3eWXR51usYNpuSThj_XvaE2GD\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wep2t6V3eWXR51usYNpuSThj_XvaE2GD\/view?usp=sharing\">English Timeline Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19ms9j7Z5tz-y5Mw2cxjB2J20DNrX2Ndt\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19ms9j7Z5tz-y5Mw2cxjB2J20DNrX2Ndt\/view?usp=sharing\">Spanish Timeline Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/choice-options\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/choice-options\">BLS District Explore Your Options Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lottery schools:<\/strong><br>Kindergarten: Amity Creek, Highland, Juniper, Westside Village<br>Dual Immersion Kindergarten: Bear Creek, R.E. Jewell<br>Grades 1-12: Amity Creek, Bend Tech Academy, Highland, Juniper, Realms Middle and High, Westside Village<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to learn more about the high-quality instruction and Career Technical Education programming at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ehAa9rIZtTQ\"><u>Bend Tech Academy<\/u><\/a>? Thinking about academic excellence through Expeditionary Learning at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ni3YXWAB9ao\"><u>Realms Middle and High School<\/u><\/a>? Check out the linked videos.<br><br>Learn more about our schools at&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/choice-options\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/choice-options\">bls.fyi\/options2025<\/a><\/u>. And stay tuned for school info nights coming in January!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark your Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dec. 20<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Lost &amp; Found is donated to local charity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec. 23 \u2013 Jan. 3<\/strong>&nbsp;| No School | Winter Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 20&nbsp;<\/strong>| No School | Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 31<\/strong>&nbsp;| No School | End of 1st Semester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 21<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Lost &amp; Found is donated to local charity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar. 23 \u2013 28<\/strong>&nbsp;| No School | Spring Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr. 11<\/strong>&nbsp;| Spring Fling Dance |4:00 \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr. 16 \u2013 17<\/strong>&nbsp;| Conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr. 16 \u2013 18<\/strong>&nbsp;| No School due to Conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 26<\/strong>&nbsp;| No School | Memorial Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 12<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Lost &amp; Found is donated to local charity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 12<\/strong>&nbsp;| Last Day of School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Helpful Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-8WNR7J6B1lQS8pmJyZvRzGJOwe-dTtEkmDsqpMu2rE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024\/25 PCMS Bell Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/16oQvmQCs3wyRsc6RY_kGSDIxzutc6VU4\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101289366697057716157&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Student Clubs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/pacificcrest\/student-life\/athletics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCMS Athletics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/organization\/volunteer\">Volunteer Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/news-events\/calendar\">2024\/25 District Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BLS Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DF-0XfTLXhRaOoCRw3M8C0m73PfzVCYFUKQlD5J0C9I\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technology Resources for Parents (English)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IDyG7Vcodn7jsJnC2RFqCjwIKdQc0rM8CnOeP62w7-A\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technology Resources for Parents (Spanish<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XqsOQYxPWClZiNxRQi_gHSjQt6CYPewY\/edit\">Canvas Observer Help<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.bend.k12.or.us\/\">BLConnect&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;(sign up to get text messages from BLS District Office)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BLS News |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smore.com\/n\/hn9zr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family&nbsp;Spotlight<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smore.com\/n\/x12ps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bolet\u00edn Familiar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/parents\/school-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BLS Nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Principal&#8217;s Hello Dear Golden Eagle Families! Happy Friday! One more week &#8217;till winter break! We had fun this week hosting our arts showcases: our fine and performing arts programs all displayed their hard work. These programs encompass all grades here &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/2024\/12\/13\/december-13-2024\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":725,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10785],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5263","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/725"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5263"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5263\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5291,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5263\/revisions\/5291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5263"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5263"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}