{"id":5662,"date":"2025-04-19T02:42:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T02:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/?p=5662"},"modified":"2025-04-19T02:49:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T02:49:31","slug":"april-18-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/2025\/04\/19\/april-18-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"April 18, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Math Bypass Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the first week of June, sixth and seventh grade students who are interested in bypassing a level of Mathematics instruction will have the opportunity to take a bypass assessment. The bypass assessment is not available for students in 8<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;grade to bypass high school courses as these courses earn credit toward graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This assessment will evaluate students\u2019 understanding of key concepts in Number and Operations as well as Algebra and Algebraic Thinking, in order to determine whether they have mastered the skills taught in the grade level they wish to skip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please complete this&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSejQG1QEAGxF2zKod3U_fsJ2cMu_HOEhp6uyKcHsJ9dW5zwNw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cdeb.mullen%40bend.k12.or.us%7C27177ce2ab5e41af7bd108dd7b9eff4d%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638802644995316298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0g%2B3k%2ByjD7B5j183DS5EmSmw51VO2UMjzFncjxPKF7U%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Registration Form<\/a>&nbsp;to let us know you would like your child to take the bypass assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At&nbsp;<strong>PCMS<\/strong>, the bypass test will take place on&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday, June 4<\/strong>, starting at&nbsp;<strong>9AM<\/strong>&nbsp;. Test results will be shared within a few days, and families will then be guided through the next steps based on the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Message from Summit High School Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Message from Summit High School Football<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-8.34.21\u202fAM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-8.34.21\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-8.34.21\u202fAM.png 527w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/pcms\/files\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-8.34.21\u202fAM-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello 8th graders attending Summit High School this Fall. If you are interested&nbsp;in playing football, please attend a meeting during lunch in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Cornice this&nbsp;Tuesday, April 22 from 12:45 &#8211; 1:15<\/span>. Summit&#8217;s Head Football Coach and Freshman Head Coach will&nbsp;be there to answer questions and to share&nbsp;details about spring practice, summer workouts and commitment night. See you then!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mark your Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apr. 21<\/strong>&nbsp;| State Testing Begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr. 22 <\/strong>| Summit Football Lunch Meeting | 12:45 &#8211; 1:15 PM (see info above)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr. 30<\/strong> | Home Track Meet | 3:15 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 14<\/strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e.givesmart.com\/events\/vuO\/\">Bend \u2013 La Pine Ed Foundation Trivia Night<\/a>&nbsp;| 6:00 \u2013 9:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 26<\/strong>\u00a0| No School | Memorial Day <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 4<\/strong> | Math Bypass Testing | 9:00 AM (see info above)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 11<\/strong>&nbsp;| Full Day of School | 3:45 PM Release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 11<\/strong>&nbsp;| 8th Grade Leaving the Nest Celebration | 6:00 \u2013 7:45 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 12<\/strong>&nbsp;| Lost &amp; Found is donated to local charity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 12<\/strong>&nbsp;| Field Day | Last Day of School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attendance Reporting&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pacificcrest-attendance@bend.k12.or.us\">pacificcrest-attendance@bend.k12.or.us<\/a>&nbsp;or call (541) 355-7820<\/li>\n\n\n\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>Math Bypass Testing During the first week of June, sixth and seventh grade students who are interested in bypassing a level of Mathematics instruction will have the opportunity to take a bypass assessment. 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