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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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February 23, 2014
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This Week at Peachtree....
2/27
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Thursday
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Urgent Parent Charter Meeting at PCMS Cafeteria
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2/27
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Thursday
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Chamblee Cluster Parent University @ CCHS
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2/28
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Friday
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Box Top Turn-in Day
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Peachtree Charter Middle School
4664 North Peachtree Road
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338-5898
(678) 676-7702
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 Urgent Parent Charter Meeting
PCMS Parent Meeting on Thursday, February 27th at 6 pm in the PCMS Cafeteria.
Per our existing PCMS charter, we require a majority "yes" VOTE by the PCMS parent community to request that DCSD and the State of Georgia extend our existing charter by one year, so that our existing charter does not expire.
Information:
- PCMS's 5-year conversion school charter expires on June 30, 2015.
- Based on a DCSD Charter School Petition Guideline Meeting on February 20, 2014, there is an August 15, 2014 conversion charter petition deadline.
- PCMS's charter will need to be rewritten to new state charter requirements, while at the same time there are also open state, legislative, and district issues greatly affecting this process.
- PTCC would like to request a one-year extension to our existing charter, so that our existing charter does not expire.
Peachtree Charter Middle School's Parent Teacher Charter Council (PTCC) invites you to come hear our charter renewal update and VOTE for a one-year charter extension, so that our existing charter does not expire. Please join us in the PCMS Cafeteria at 6 pm on Thursday, February 27th.
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 PEER PROOFING (EMAIL)
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Partners in Education
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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Smithsonian Channel "Make Your Mark" Contest
The Smithsonian Channel is promoting a new Black History Monthdocumentary, "Breath of Freedom," which is about black servicemen during and after World War II. There is also a contest portion to the site where students aged 13 and over can win a $2,500 grant for a service project at their school or in their community. If you would like to participate, please visit http://www.smithsonianchannelmakeyourmark.com/, and click the "Make YourMark" link in the left navigation. FAQ and rules information is on the site.
A couple of notes:- The deadline to enter the contest is 2/28.
- Eligibility is restricted to students over 13 and residing in either Comcast or Cablevision coverage areas (the site checks birthdate and zip code).
- "Breath of Freedom" is viewable in its entirety on the site (it's about 90 minutes long), check it out if you get a chance.
- Teachers can request a DVD copy of the documentary through the site
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Box Tops
Box Top collection day is this coming Friday, 2/28, outside the gym. Bring your box tops for a chance to win the following:
Teachers - Jersey Mike's catering for 20 people
Students - Domino's large 2-topping people
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Dunwoody Junior Wildcats Spring Volleyball Camp
Our next Junior Wildcat Clinics will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 at Peachtree Charter Middle School.
The Junior Wildcat program is for 3th - 8th grade girls to teach players volleyball skills and love of the game. The Junior Wildcats program is laying the foundation for the DHS teams in the future....there are many former Jr Wildcats that are currently playing on the high school teams
Our sessions are designed to teach proper volleyball mechanics in a fun, safe, and learning environment. We will utilize individual and group drills and competitions to maximize reps while giving quality feedback and challenging you to improve and learn. The training environment will challenge the kids to do their best in every drill and skill because we believe that there is no substitute for hard work and a great attitude. Our training environment also provides a ton of individual attention for overall skill improvement.
One change we will be doing for Spring is to have the younger girls (3rd, 4th, 5th graders) on the court together with their own time slot from 5:30-7:00 and the older girls (6th, 7th, 8th graders) with their own court from 7:00-8:30.
If there are "new comers" to volleyball (6th graders) who would feel more comfortable with the younger group, by all means, register for the younger sessions. The older girl's sessions will have more advanced training....preparing the girls for a little higher level of competition...preparing them for the middle school team and possible JV for the 8th graders.
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 DCPC Updates: Chamblee Cluster Parent University
The Chamblee Cluster is excited to announce a new joint school event...
The Chamblee Cluster Parent University Thursday, February 27, 6:00-8:00 pm Topics will include:
- College Prep
- Internet Safety
- Gifted
- School Foundations
- STEM/STEAM Programs/Schools
Location:
Chamblee Charter High School
3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Chamblee, GA 30341
All parents from the Chamblee/Dunwoody schools are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
We hope to see you there! Also, since this event is so close to our March 5th meeting and given the number of meetings that have to be re-scheduled from all the snow days...the DCPC has decided to cancel our March 5th meeting. Please plan to join us for our Wed, April 2nd meeting at 6:30 pm. Topic: Cyber Safety and Sex Trafficking Additional details coming soon. Thanks and we hope to see you Thursday, Feb 27th at Chamblee High School.
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STEM Career Fair and Exhibition
Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc (SEM Link) will host its 7th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Fair and Exhibition on Saturday, April 19, 2014. This event will provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore careers and meet and interact with professionals in these fields. |
 Summer Science Academy
Emory University School of Medicine is happy to announce open application and registration season for the 2014 Summer Science Academy for rising 9th- 12th grade students. Please note that the application deadline for the Residential Program is March 14th. Registration for the Day Program will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Slots are filling fast and we urge you to spread the word to your students, friends, community, etc. For more details and to register, please visit our website . |
DHS Kids Gymnastics Camp March 8
For girls ages 5-14. Practice tumbling, bars, beam and vault with the Dunwoody High School Varsity Gymnastics Team! Complimentary t-shirt, lunch, and crafts provided.
When: Saturday, March 8th, 9am-2pm (parents arrive at 1:15 for routines)
Where: Dunwoody High School Gymnasium, 5035 Vermack Rd, Dunwoody
Cost: $50 in advance; $55 at the door, if space available
Checks payable to Dunwoody High School-Gymnastics
Mail to Janna Benston, 1207 Redfield Ridge, Dunwoody, GA 30338
INCLUDE camper name, t-shirt size and EMAIL ADDRESS for further correspondence
Questions: jannabenston@hotmail.com
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 Enter Your Volunteer Hours!
We are adding up all of the volunteer hours for the first semester and wanted to remind you of a few things:
- According to our charter, all Peachtree families are required to volunteer 10 hours per year
- Peachtree gets credit for having great family involvement when we are applying for grants but we have to show we have the hours
- Almost everything you do at or near PCMS counts!
- Donations are 1 hour for every $10
- Attending band/orchestra/chorus concerts counts as volunteering!
- Attending basketball games or other sports events counts
- One track meet would be practically all of your hours!
- Attending honors assemblies also counts as volunteering
- Attending the CV Classic or Drama fall festival counts!
- Attending the student showcase counts
- Its easy to enter your hours...just CLICK HERE. You can also always find the link permanently placed on the sidebar of every edition of the PCMS eNews and on the PCMS website homepage.
- Enter your hours and show your commitment to PCMS!
- Its not too late to enter your time for the first semester ... do it now!
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