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PCMS eNews
November 2, 2014

 

Peachtree Charter Middle School

4664 North Peachtree Road    

Dunwoody, Georgia  30338-5898 

(678) 676-7702  

   

This week's Peachtree eNEWS highlights:
Drop Off Items
Recycle Bin
School Clinic
Cell Phones
Fall Festival - Thank You!
Georgia Parent Survey
Luncheon - Goodies Needed
Scholastic Book Fair
Chorus Gift Card Sale
Gift Card Drive
DCPC Meeting
AFAEE Awards
This week's calendar
Drop Off Items
This is a reminder: The only items allowed for drop off to students are: eye glasses, house keys, lunches/lunch money and medications.
Annual Fund

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Partners in Education
 
Bank of North Georgia 
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  
Recycle Bin
Our recycle bin is located behind the school and we've noticed a significant amount of recycling materials being placed there. This is a great! We only ask that you do not place materials directly in front of the bin due to the driver not being able to pick up the bin to empty. Please place all materials on either side of the bin but not directly in front. We thank you for your assistance.
School Clinic
As most of you know, Mrs. Wood, our clinic nurse has moved out of the DeKalb area. PCMS is very happy for her as she begins a new chapter in her life. It also raises the question, "How are we going to address the medical needs of our students?"  Ms. King from the attendance office will work in the clinic form 10:00-2:00 daily, until the Foundation has found a replacement for Ms. Wood. 
Cell Phones
Parents, we are asking for your help with the use of cell phones in the building. We are having numerous phones taken up throughout the week. Once students enter the building they must put away their phones. If a student is given permission to use their phone for instructional purposes in the classroom, then before leaving that classroom they should put away their phone. The protocol for each offense is listed below. We thank you for your assistance.

  * 1st Offense - Teachers turn in the phones to Ms. King in the
    attendance office. The phone must be logged by the teacher. The phone
    is labeled with the student's name, the teachers name and the date of
    confiscation. Students may pick up their phone at the end of the day
    (3:50 PM) but never during class time. At the end of the day all
    phones will be given to Ms. Sellers in the main office. Phones not
    picked up by 4:30, will be held until the following morning.

  *  2nd Offense - Teachers turn in the phones to Ms. King in the
    attendance office. The phone must be logged by the teacher. The phone
    is labeled with the student's name, the teachers name and the date of
    confiscation. The phone will be held until a parent or guardian is
    available to pick up the phone. At the end of the day (3:50 PM), all
    phones will be given to Ms. Sellers in the main office.

  *  3rd Offense - Teachers turn in the phones to Ms. King in the
    attendance office. The phone must be logged by the teacher. The phone
    is labeled with the student's name, the teacher's name and the date of
    confiscation. Once the phone is logged, Ms. King will turn the phone
    over to the grade level AP and the AP will submit a referral. At this
    point, all contact will be between the AP and the parent. 

PCMS Drama Fall Festival Thanks YOU!

Thank you to all of the parents, students, teachers, administrators and community members who came out to support our Fall Festival October 18!  We had beautiful weather and a great turnout!

 

We would also like to thank all the local businesses who supported our endeavors, especially our sponsor, Dunwoody Personal Computers. Custom Signs Today made our beautiful sign in the front circle.  Additionally, we had over 50 items in our silent auction and we would like to thank all the donors including PCMS Band, PCMS Chorus and PCMS Orchestra.  A full list can be seen on our website.  We had live performances by EIM Dance and several different bands.  We couldn't have done it without each of you!

 

Our spring production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. will be performed on Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28, 2015.  Mark your calendars.  You won't want to miss it!

 

Thank you for supporting the arts and the students of PCMS Drama.  "It's all about the Drama!"

 

 

Georgia Parent Survey: School Climate
All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey. The data will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. Parents will be able to complete the survey using their personal computers, smartphones or iPads. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The URL address for the Georgia Parent Survey is posted below.  The survey window will open November 3, 2014.  Thank you for your support.

Goodies Needed for Book Fair Preview Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon!
The PCMS Annual Fall Book Fair 2014 kicks off with a preview / appreciation luncheon for teachers and staff on Friday, November 14.  We are looking for parents to bring some goodies  in for our wonderful teachers and staff!
If you can donate please click on the link below to sign up! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aacab22a64-pcms1
 
Please drop off your dish at the PCMS office on Friday November 14th in the morning. If you prefer to donate cash, please leave it in the office by Thursday November 13th in an envelope marked "Teacher Appreciation Luncheon".
Please remember to leave an ingredient card and heating directions with your dish or money that includes your family name to be displayed next to your dish 
and a homemade card from your student(s) to be posted for their teachers to read.

 

Scholastic Book Fair
This year's Scholastic Book Fair will be November 17-21, the week before Thanksgiving break. We'll have a great selection of books, fiction and non-fiction, from humor to thrillers. Look for the newest book in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, the graphic novel "Sisters," and the final books in the Percy Jackson and Origami Yoda series. And lots more! Watch for more information, coming home soon with your student.

To make the sale successful, we need your help getting things ready and running for the sale. Volunteer shifts last two hours or less, with available times in the morning, mid-day, after school, or evening. Please sign up for a convenient time via Sign Up Genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548aba822a75-pcms

Earn your volunteer hours while helping the school earn thousands of dollars.

Thank you for making the book fair a continued success!
PCMS Chorus Gift Card Sale

Need gifts for the holidays? Support PCMS Chorus by purchasing gift cards from our members. We will be taking orders from November 3 to November 21, with delivery starting December 11. Cards are perfect for everyone on your list, especially teachers! We have over 500 retailers available including Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, Panera, and Chili's, just to name a few. All cards are sold at face value. Click here www.shopwithscrip.com to see a complete listing and see a Chorus member to order. Questions? Contact Tina Wilkinson at tinaw@wilkinsons.com.

 
Gift Card Drive
As we approach Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, our social worker, Ms. Roque, is accepting donations of gift cards (Walmart, Target, Kroger, Publix, etc.) for Peachtree families in need. If you would like to make a donation, please bring the gift card(s) to Ms. Sellers in the Main Office and log your donation into the system for volunteer hours. Thank you, as always, for your generosity. 
DCPC Meeting Tuesday, 11/4
Preparing Your Child for College Acceptance

This next DCPC meeting is geared towards middle and early high school students and their parents. We'll have a panel of representatives from a variety of schools from around the state including 2 and 4 year institutions, small and large. We'll also have a parent who has experienced the college application process with several children and works in the state system so you can get an additional perspective. Our panel will be answering questions and giving tips for things you can do now to better prepare your child for college application/acceptance in the years to come.

Please note, this is an evening meeting and we hope the time change will allow for more parents to attend. For this particular meeting and topic, we also encourage middle and high school students to attend, as well.

Tuesday, November 4th

Time: 6:45 pm, social and light snack; 
         7:00 pm, meeting starts, panel discussion;
         8:30 pm, meeting adjourned

Location:
Dunwoody High School
5035 Vermack Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338

 

The Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education
Parents - Nominations Open November 7!

DeKalb County School District announces its partnership with the Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE), a program that recognizes outstanding teachers and school leaders in districts across Metro Atlanta.  Parents, staff and even students can submit nominations for teachers and administrators. AFAEE recipients earn a $7,500 award by demonstrating excellence in three areas: 

* increasing student achievement
* enhancing students' self-esteem
* collaborating with key stakeholders

As a winner, the $7,500 includes funding for a school project of your choice ($3,500), funding for a professional development opportunity ($1,500), and a personal stipend ($2,500). Applicants must complete essays aligned to the award criteria along with a project proposal. The project proposal is the educator's opportunity to imagine an initiative that meets a need in the classroom, school, or
community. In order to be eligible for the award, DeKalb County Schools teachers, assistant principals, and principals (charter and traditional) must have at least two years' experience at their district school.

Nominations will open November 7, 2014 through January 9, 2015, and the application deadline will be February 13, 2015. Winners are also required to remain at the district school the year after receiving the award as well as complete professional development and project requirements and contribute to efforts of the AFAEE Winners' Circle.

Since 2006, 97 educators have garnered this prestigious award and over $2 million dollars have been given to classrooms, schools and communities throughout Metro Atlanta. To learn more about the Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education program, please visit www.atlantafamilies.org or Facebook at www.facebook.com/atlantafamilies.

 
This week at PCMS!  
Tue
11/04
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DCPC: Dunwoody Chamblee Parents' Council Mtg
       
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