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Our PCMS Mission
Through a spirit of teamwork, Peachtree Charter Middle School supports
students in realizing their academic and personal dreams.
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PCMS eNews
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January 12, 2014
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1/14
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Tuesday
| 9 AM
| PCMS 411: Fact or Fiction
for parents of current 5th graders
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1/14
| Tuesday
| 5-8 PM
| Orchestra Spirit Night
Galla's Pizza
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1/15
| Wednesday
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PSAT Scores Distributed
| 1/16
| Thursday
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Dress Down Day
(Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
| 1/16
| Thursday
| 7:45 AM
| Learn Sign Language
(Info meeting room 705)
| 1/16
| Thursday
| 4:15 PM
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PSAT Interpretation Meeting
Cafeteria
| 1/18
| Saturday
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Basketball Game:
PCMS vs. Chamblee (Home)
| 1/20
| Monday
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Dr. M. L. King Jr. Birthday No School
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Peachtree Charter Middle School
4664 North Peachtree Road
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338-5898
(678) 676-7702
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School System Flexibility and the DeKalb County School District The DeKalb County School District has an opportunity to completely change how the district operates, how its schools are governed, and what accountability measures are appropriate.
The district has convened a committee to review these options. Known as the Flexibility Advisory Committee (FAC) it is comprised of parents, community members, school staff, and district office personnel; but, the district would also like to hear from all parents, staff, and community members as well.
For this reason, five community engagement meetings have been scheduled during January, with at least one meeting occurring in each Region. Anyone interested in learning more about these flexibility options and providing input into the decision-making process are encouraged to attend these sessions.
Region I Dunwoody High School January 29 @ 6:30 PM
We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to seeing you soon!
Contact: Trenton Arnold 678.676.0671 [email protected]
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PEER PROOFING (EMAIL)
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Partners in Education
Bank of North Georgia
Cartridge World
Chick-fil-A
Domino's
Dunwoody Rotary Club
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
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PCMS Informational Coffees for Prospective Parents Do you know a 5th Grader? Please help spread the word! Peachtree Charter Middle School invites all parents of 5th graders to informational coffees to learn more about PCMS and what you need to know to prepare your rising 6th grader for middle school.
The informational coffees will be held in the PCMS Media Center on Tuesday, January 14, at 9:00am, and Sunday, February 2, at 2:00pm. The informational sessions will last 1 hour and will be followed by a school tour. You will receive information about the summer bridge program offered to 6th graders to help with the transition to PCMS, typical 6th grade schedules, band/orchestra/choral offerings, daily PE, and the accelerated math program. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the school's principal and teachers.
Additionally, PCMS Spirit Wear will be available for purchase following the coffees in the school store on January 14 from 10:00-11:00am and on February 2 from 3:00-4:00pm. Cash or check only.
Tours of PCMS are offered to parents by appointment if you are not able to attend one of the coffees. |
Pep Rally Cancelled The Pep Rally scheduled for January 31st has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a later date. |
Spirit Night at Galla's Pizza to benefit the PCMS Orchestra
Please join us at Galla's of Dunwoody on Tuesday, 1/14, from 5-8 pm for a spirit night. Galla's will donate 10% of net proceeds to the orchestra for pizza bought that night, so tell your family and friends! Thank you for your support.
1155 Mt. Vernon Highway Sandy Springs, GA 30338
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PSAT Scores PSAT score reports will be distributed to students on Wednesday, January 15th. A PSAT Interpretation meeting for parents and their students will be held on Thursday, January 16 at 4:15 in the cafeteria. Please bring your child's score report with you to the meeting. |
Sign Language Are you interested in learning sign language? If so, come for an informational meeting Thursday, January 16, at 7:45 AM in room 705. We will be learning conversational signs and a song during this semester. Please see Ms. Forbes in room 705 if you have any questions. |
Girls and Boys Track Girls Track Attention all girls interested in trying out for track. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, January 22, and Thursday, January 23. We will begin immediately after school from 4:00 to 5:00. All girls must have a current physical form turned into Coach Byrd by Friday, January 17, in order to tryout. Boys Track Boys Track tryouts will begin Thursday, January 23. See Coach Savage in room 619 for a physical form. |
Quiz Bowl The next Quiz Bowl practice will be Thursday, January 23, from 4:00 - 5:00.
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DHS Tennis Tryouts
Attention all 8TH grade tennis players: DHS TENNIS TRY-OUTS will be held January 21, 22 and 23 at the Dunwoody High School tennis courts Boys-3:30- 5:00 (come over right after school) Girls-4:30 - 6:00 See Coach Gartner for an informational packet Please note: A physical is needed to tryout.
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Yearbook Dedications
Attention 8th grade parents: The PCMS Yearbook is again selling dedications for 8th grade students. In order to purchase a dedication by the deadline of January 31 please visit http://www.peachtreechartermiddleschool.org/8th-grade-yearbook-dedication-form.html.
Once the order is complete you will be contacted by the yearbook representative, Mr. Ted Ward, confirming your order and specifying the payment method and delivery.
If you have any questions about dedications please contact Mr. Ward at [email protected].
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Dekalb School of the Arts
Applications for the DeKalb School of the Arts have arrived and are available in the Counseling Office. The applications are ONLY available to those 7th and 8th graders who have maintained a 3.0 grade point average with no D's or F's in the previous Spring or Fall semesters. Please have your child stop by the Counseling Office to pick up an application if you are interested in applying to the Dekalb School of the Arts, and meet these criteria. Application deadline is February 7, at 2:00 PM. Parents, once you complete the application you must mail them to the DeKalb School of the Arts. The information is on the form. |
PCMS Ski Trip
The PCMS ski and snowboard trip is set for Monday, Jan. 20th. We will be leaving the school at 6am in the morning and return that night around 8pm. The cost is $89 which includes transportation, lift ticket, and equipment. Additional money (approx. $15) will be needed for lunch (at the resort) and dinner (at Cici's pizza). If you have additional family member that would like to join us on the trip, the cost is only $69 foreach additional family member. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Gartner or Mrs. Cygnarowicz. See flyer for more information and registration. |
World Languages
for 2014-2015 School Year
Attention 6th Grade Parents (Rising 7th)- Students who scored 825 or higher on last year's Reading CRCT and earned a B or better in ELA 1st semester have received a letter inviting them to request a World Language for 7th grade. Languages taught are Spanish, French and German. Assignment to a World Language class in 7th grade is dependent upon scoring 825 or higher on the 6th grade Reading CRCT and maintaining the grade of B or better for ELA 2nd semester.
Attention 7th Grade Parents (Rising 8th)- Students will continue in their current language if they meet all requirements for the continuation policy. Additionally, some may receive a rising 8th grade letter for Latin. The criteria to get a letter states that students must have 850 or higher on last year's CRCT Reading AND B or better in ELA 1st semester. Assignment is pending 850 or higher on this year's CRCT Reading AND B or better in ELT 2nd semester.
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