8th Grade STEM Fair <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Date:<\/strong> Thursday, March 20th<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Time<\/strong>: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM (drop in when it is convenient)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Where:<\/strong> PCMS, 8th Grade Hall upstairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Eighth grade students are invited to share their culminating science or engineering project with PCMS students and family members. Ms. Crabtree, Ms. Kraybill, and Mr. Segesta have collaborated to create this event. Our hope is that this fair brings an opportunity for students to be enthusiastic about learning, and for them to share their work with the community, and to strengthen the STEM presence in Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PCMS Robotics | Great Year of Growth!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We had several 6th graders involved in our Lego Robotics Club this fall. Next year’s goal is to have a competition ready team with our rising 6th graders. Our rookie 7\/8 grade First Tech Challenge team (think bigger\/non-lego robots) has just wrapped up a successful first season. This hard-working group of kids has been meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school since the fall. They placed high enough in a regional competition that they qualified for a second competition at the end of February. This far exceeded expectations for a rookie team and now we’ve got the fire to try and qualify for the State Tournament next year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Competition registrations and robot parts are not cheap. Thank you to our inaugural corporate sponsor – Integrated Eye Care!\u00a0 If you have connections to a local business that may be interested in sponsoring our teams and having their logo prominently displayed on next year’s robot(s), please reach out to Carey Kraybill.\u00a0 carey.kraybill@bend.k12.or.us<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with funding, these programs can’t run without the assistance of fabulous adult coaches\/mentors. Shout out to our 24-25 6th<\/sup> Grade FLL Coach – Janae DeRose, our 7\/8th grade Coaches\/Mentors – Jen Acorn, Rich Fox, Rich Nasser and Catherine Thompson and several students from the Summit HS robotics program. If you’re interested in volunteering with this fun program, or you know someone with mechanical, programming, graphics, fundraising experience and\/or enthusiasm for nerding-out and learning about robots please reach out to Carey Kraybill at carey.kraybill@bend.k12.or.us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2025\/03\/image-3.png\")
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OnPoint Community Credit Union is excited to announce the 2025 Prize for Excellence in Education is now accepting nominations. Anyone in the community can nominate a teacher or teachers. The 16th annual OnPoint Prized will award $193,000 to local teachers and schools. Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2025\/03\/image.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMark your Calendar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Mar. 13<\/strong> | 5th Grade Family Night | 6:00 \u2013 8:00 PM (more to come soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mar. 20<\/strong> | 8th Grade Science Fair | 6:00 \u2013 7:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mar. 21<\/strong> | Track & Field Registration Ends<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mar. 21<\/strong> | Lost & Found is donated to local charity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mar. 23 \u2013 28<\/strong> | No School | Spring Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apr. 11<\/strong> | Spring Fling Dance \u2013 Tropical Theme |4:00 \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apr. 16 \u2013 18<\/strong> | No School due to Conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May 26<\/strong> | No School | Memorial Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- June 11<\/strong> | Full Day of School | 3:45 PM Release<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- June 11<\/strong> | 8th Grade Promotion & Reception | 6:00 \u2013 7:45 PM | more info to come<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- June 12<\/strong> | Lost & Found is donated to local charity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- June 12<\/strong> | Field Day | Last Day of School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Helpful Links<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Attendance Reporting pacificcrest-attendance@bend.k12.or.us<\/a> or call (541) 355-7820<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2024\/25 PCMS Bell Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Student Clubs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- PCMS Athletics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Volunteer Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2024\/25 District Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- BLS Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Technology Resources for Parents (English)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Technology Resources for Parents (Spanish<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canvas Observer Help<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- BLConnect <\/a> (sign up to get text messages from BLS District Office)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- BLS News | Family Spotlight<\/a> | Bolet\u00edn Familiar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- BLS Nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Principal’s Hello Dear Golden Eagle Families, I hope you had a great week! We’re getting close to spring break, and the kids are letting us know! Haha! This was an exciting week for our 8th graders, as they got to … Continue reading
Eighth grade students are invited to share their culminating science or engineering project with PCMS students and family members. Ms. Crabtree, Ms. Kraybill, and Mr. Segesta have collaborated to create this event. Our hope is that this fair brings an opportunity for students to be enthusiastic about learning, and for them to share their work with the community, and to strengthen the STEM presence in Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PCMS Robotics | Great Year of Growth!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We had several 6th graders involved in our Lego Robotics Club this fall. Next year’s goal is to have a competition ready team with our rising 6th graders. Our rookie 7\/8 grade First Tech Challenge team (think bigger\/non-lego robots) has just wrapped up a successful first season. This hard-working group of kids has been meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school since the fall. They placed high enough in a regional competition that they qualified for a second competition at the end of February. This far exceeded expectations for a rookie team and now we’ve got the fire to try and qualify for the State Tournament next year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Competition registrations and robot parts are not cheap. Thank you to our inaugural corporate sponsor – Integrated Eye Care!\u00a0 If you have connections to a local business that may be interested in sponsoring our teams and having their logo prominently displayed on next year’s robot(s), please reach out to Carey Kraybill.\u00a0 carey.kraybill@bend.k12.or.us<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with funding, these programs can’t run without the assistance of fabulous adult coaches\/mentors. Shout out to our 24-25 6th<\/sup> Grade FLL Coach – Janae DeRose, our 7\/8th grade Coaches\/Mentors – Jen Acorn, Rich Fox, Rich Nasser and Catherine Thompson and several students from the Summit HS robotics program. If you’re interested in volunteering with this fun program, or you know someone with mechanical, programming, graphics, fundraising experience and\/or enthusiasm for nerding-out and learning about robots please reach out to Carey Kraybill at carey.kraybill@bend.k12.or.us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n OnPoint Community Credit Union is excited to announce the 2025 Prize for Excellence in Education is now accepting nominations. Anyone in the community can nominate a teacher or teachers. The 16th annual OnPoint Prized will award $193,000 to local teachers and schools. Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Principal’s Hello Dear Golden Eagle Families, I hope you had a great week! We’re getting close to spring break, and the kids are letting us know! Haha! This was an exciting week for our 8th graders, as they got to … Continue reading <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nNominate a Teacher! OnPoint’s Educator of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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