all students. By the time students return in August, the math teachers expect students to have completed the appropriate grade level math packet and to be prepared

to take a review quiz during the first week back.

The Summer Assignment information will also be available on the PCMS Website link.

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Seeking Enthusiastic Volunteers
for 7th/8th Grade Registration
Wednesday, August 7th

For all volunteers who work the 3rd or 4th shift:

Enjoy a delicious, catered lunch on us!

There is a convenient way to complete your charter volunteer hours for 2013/2014 before the school year even begins! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us with a variety of positions for our 7th/8th Grade Registration Day, Wednesday, August 7th. Working with your child's teachers and fellow parents is a great way to get a head start on the new school year. It is easy to go to our online sign-up for any 2-Hour shift that interests you:

7th and 8th Grade Registration Day, 8/7/13:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFAF2FA46-7thand1

Hope to see you there. And invite a friend or neighbor that is headed for Peachtree Middle to volunteer with you. Any questions? Please contact Peggy Bynum, Registration Volunteer Chairperson: peggybynum@comcast.net

PCMS Supply List Information

Please check the PCMS website for updated information
on supply lists.

2013-2014 PCMS

Student Directory

To be included in this year's Student Directory, please click here. There also will be computers available during registration.

Thank you for your help in ensuring the accuracy of our data. As in the past, a hard copy of the directory will be sent home during the first semester to those families who ordered the directory at PCMS registration.

QUICK LINKS

School Calendar 2013-14

OUR PARTNERS

IN EDUCATION

Bank of North Georgia
Cartridge World
Chick-Fil-A
Domino's
Dunwoody Rotary Club
Guthrie's
Huntington Learning Center
Jersey Mike's
Kaplan Orthodontics
Kroger
Nokia Siemens Networks
Northside Hospital
Pearle Vision
Plantation South
of Dunwoody
Rita's Italian Ice
Shane's Rib Shack
Subway

Want to contribute something to the PCMS eNews?

All submissions should be sent by Thursday noon for inclusion in the Sunday edition.
Please e-mail requests to: pcmsnewsletter@gmail.com

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ANNOUNCING PCMS ANNUAL FUND

CAN YOU IMAGINE?

Can you imagine a school with access to world-class technology?

Can you imagine a school which provides enhanced educational experiences?

Can you imagine a school where 100% of teachers are gifted certified and 50% of teachers are ESOL certified?

Can you imagine taking part in making these goals reality?

Join us as we kick off the 2013-2014 PCMS Annual Fund.

Why donate?

Your 100% *tax deductible contribution to the PCMS Annual Fund pays for programs and activities that are not covered by your tax dollars. Below is a sampling of programs and initiatives your donation will go to support:

Parent Teacher Charter Council Budget:

General Administrative / Operating Expenses
Student Character Education
Patriot Games
Student Showcase
Cultural Arts
Teacher and Staff Appreciation
School Beautification

PCMS Foundation Initiatives:

Academic Teams including learning materials, travel and competition expenses
Technology to support iStation, a web-based Reading Program
Implementation of web-based Math Program
Purchase of supplemental books, study guides and classroom materials
Staff Development to achieve goal of 100% Gifted and 50% ESOL endorsed teachers
Contribution to PCMS outdoor learning garden
Long term goal to provide laptop/tablet for each PCMS student

How do I donate?

We encourage 100% participation among PCMS families. While any monetary donation amount is appreciated, a donation of $125 per family is suggested. We need the support of every family!

Donation will be accepted at:

6th Grade Registration (Thursday, August 1st)
7th/8th Grade Registration (Wednesday, August 7th)
Anytime throughout the school year

Your donation may be paid by cash, check (payable to PCMS Foundation) or online at the following link:

http://pcmsfoundation.org/index.php/ways-to-give/

Don't forget matching funds!

Many corporations have matching gift programs for their employees, retirees, and board members that will double and in some cases triple the portion of your gift that is tax deductible. Contact your employer to determine if they will match your financial gift and to find out the guidelines for obtaining matching funds.

Visit the Foundation website at http://pcmsfoundation.org/ to learn more!

*The PCMS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

PCMS Welcome Back Breakfast

Monday, August 5th

7:45am - 9:00am

Please sign up to help with the PCMS Welcome Back Breakfast!

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4CA9A729AA8-welcome

We are asking everyone to bring your breakfast items to the cafeteria by 7:45am.

Thank you,
Jennifer Cohen and Kristy Whitener
Co-Chairs of Teacher & Staff Appreciation

PCMS Volunteer Opportunities for this School Year

Please let us know what volunteer opportunities you are interested in for the upcoming school year by filling out our short online form at http://tinyurl.com/pcmsvolunteer . This online form replaces last year's paper volunteer forms at registration. Your name and email will be sent to the committee chairs, for them to contact you to volunteer for the events you indicate interest.

PCMS Drama

WHATS THE BUZZ? TELL ME WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Artistic Director? Skillbuilding classes? Junior Theater Festival? Two semesters with different options and different time commitment? Musical in March? Movie on the lawn?

This is just some of the BUZZ about the changes to Drama Club. To find out more about what's happening check out the website at pcmsboosterclub.com or friend us on Facebook.

And come see us on Registration day!

(August 1 for 6^th graders and August 7^th for 7^th and 8^th graders).

6th Grade

Registration is August 1st (Thursday)
&
6th Grade Summer Bridge is August 2nd (Friday)

The Peachtree Charter Middle School family eagerly awaits the arrival of the students for the 2013-2014 school year. The upcoming Summer Bridge program events are special for our rising 6th graders.

On Thursday, August 1, 2013, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, sixth grade parents and students arrive to register in the gym.

Please bring the following documents:

Two different types of proof of residency (current mortgage deed or lease, June or July gas or electric bill, NO phone or cable bills). Please bring 2 photocopies of each document that will be kept by the school.
Current immunization form that shows proof of two MMR, two Varicella, and three Hepatitis B vaccines; one photo copy required.

At Registration, you will complete the PTCC registration form and Charter Agreement.

Agenda planners, PCMS spirit wear and PE uniforms will be available for purchase. Payment by checks and cash will help PCMS save on credit charge fees. After registering and purchasing required items, students will receive their class schedule for the first semester. Also, any student interested in joining the PCMS band may stop by the band room for a brief instrument evaluation.

On Friday, August 2, 2013, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, parents are to drop off their sixth grade students promptly at the main entrance. They will be greeted immediately. Students only will attend an orientation program consisting of various sessions such as: meet and greet social, what to expect on the first day of school, dress code expectations, appropriate use of lockers, clubs and organizations, Candy Get-to-Know-You ice breaker game, scavenger hunt throughout the building, mock schedule class rotations, etc. The purpose of the scavenger hunt is for students to locate rooms or areas, such as the nurse's office, the counseling office, the media center, classrooms, etc. Please have your child wear rubber bottom shoes, such as sneakers, because the scavenger hunt requires students to walk up and down stairs. Also, each student needs to bring a pen or a pencil.

Parents' Meeting will be in the cafeteria from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, prior to student pick-up, to learn about PCMS. There will be a welcome from PTCC and Question and Answers about PCMS.

Thank you very much for participating in the Summer Bridge program.

PCMS Volleyball

All rising 6th-8th grade girls are invited to try out for
the NEW PCMS VOLLEYBALL TEAM!!

Tryouts will take place in the gym at PCMS:

August 10, 9:00-11:00am

August 11, 2:00- 4:00pm

Practice will start on the first day of school, 4:15-6:15pm.

You must have a current Dekalb County Physical form in order to try out.

NO EXCEPTIONS!! Please bring a copy on the first day if tryouts.

Click the chalkboard to find out about our dress code!

Peachtree Middle School Spirit Wear

Prior year's T-Shirt styles are sold for $10
Last year hoodies/crew are sold for $15

Old (whatever is left) and new styles can be purchased on registration day!

DHS Freshman Bridge 2013 Information

Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

All incoming Dunwoody High School 9

^th graders, class of 2017 Wildcats, are invited to attend our freshmen orientation on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Pickup your class schedule early and complete proof of residence check
Get your locker assignment and purchase your lock for $5.00
Be the first to shop the new PTSO spirit wear for 2013-2014 and the sale on 'vintage' items from past years
Get to know your way around the school
Meet new friends
Set academic goals
Learn fun facts about former Wildcats
Learn all about that "Wildcat Pride"

The students will attend orientation sessions starting promptly at 8 am and ending at 2 pm, with lunch provided by the PTSO.

Parents/Guardians are invited to attend a special Open House from 8-10 am where you may provide proof of residence, pay school fees (cash, check or money order only), join the PTSO and purchase spirit wear(credit card, cash, check or money order). You may do this for every DHS student in the family. You will need to return on August 8^th to pick up 10^th, 11^th, & 12^th grade schedules, parking passes and locker assignments as well as to gather more information about student clubs and other extra-curricular activities.

9^th grade students will receive their schedule, locker assignment and lock, if purchased, at Freshman Bridge on August 1st.

The spirit wear table will open at 7:30 am to allow you to shop with your student; we will also be open again at 1:30 pm for shopping after the program ends. All new designs for sweatshirts, sweatpants, sleep pants and tee shirts - there are even monogrammed frockets! Freshman Bridge participants get to shop first!

Register today @ DHSFreshmenBridge2013@gmail.com

Before Wed, July 31st save yourself time and

enter your info for the DHS directory by clicking here

and

To stay electronically updated on DHS news and events,
sign up for the PTSO's weekly DHS News e-blasts.

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Sent By:
The Parent Teacher Charter Council at Peachtree Charter Middle School

.If you wish to submit an announcement for the next newsletter, please submit it to pcmsnewsletter@gmail.com before August 1st.

GO PATRIOTS!