ITBS and CoGat Scores have arrived for our 7th Graders.  ITBS score reports will be sent home Tuesday, Jan. 20th.  Parents can stop by the counseling office to get CoGat scores beginning Wednesday, January 21st. 

 

Our Gifted Liaison, Mr. David Herman, will be working with students who possibly qualify for Gifted. If you have any questions, you can reach him at David_H_Herman@dekalbschoolsga.org.

 

If you would like to know more about Gifted Services, please visit the DCSD website - http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/gifted-and-high-achievers 

Attention Parents of 8th graders who took the PSAT:

The PSAT Score Results were sent home on Thursday, January 15th.

 

Students will bring home their Scores Results Plus report, their PSAT test booklet, and 2 handouts (the "Score Report Tutorial for Middle School Students" and "A Parent Tutorial for Understanding 2014 PSAT/NMSQT Results").

Percentiles shown in the bottom of the "Your Results" section compare your 8th grader with all 10th graders who took the test last year. This test should have been hard for our students, since it is aimed at students in the 11th grade.

 

The next step is to log onto My College QuickStart. Visit collegeboard.org/quickstart and use the access code on the results report. The access code is printed in two places on the results report: in the middle of the page in a blue box on the left of the "Your Skills" section, and on the very bottom of the results report in the blue box in the "Next Steps" section.

 

Questions can be directed to Ms. Poh at Denise_M_Poh@dekalbschoolsga.org.

 

Access Testing

ACCESS Testing Begins Tuesday, Jan. 20th and ends March 3rd. This test is for all of our ELL (English Language Learners) students. 

The ACCESS for ELLs is designed to:

�         Monitor the progress of ELLs' English language proficiency annually

�         Establish when ELLs have attained English language proficiency

�         Inform classroom instruction and assessment

�         Provide reliable and valid data for decision-making and accountability

 

Last semester you earned $1079.90 to support PCMS! The next prize drawing will be held

February 6, 2015, so it's time to start turning your Box Tops in again. This is how to do it:
- Clip Box Tops from every day products you buy.
- Put them in a sandwich bag.
- Write your name on the baggie along with grade and homeroom teacher's name.
- 20 Box tops = 1 entry

The more you turn in, the better chance you have to win!  Place your labeled bag in the Box Tops containers located in the cafeteria, at the school store, and at the security desk AT ANY TIME DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. Any entries submitted between now and February 5th will be eligible for the February drawing.

Questions: Cathy Rice - bluehosecatrice@hotmail.com or 

Kitty - Ragals  kragals@gmail.com

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WHO HAVE 5TH GRADERS!

 

Peachtree Charter Middle School Informational Coffees for Rising 6th Grade Parents

 

PCMS invites parents of 5th graders to learn more about PCMS and information to prepare your rising 6th grader for middle school.

The last informational coffee will be on Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 pm in the cafeteria. The session will last 1 hour and will be followed by a school tour.

You will receive information about the summer bridge program offered to rising 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.

  

PCMS Spirit Wear will be available for purchase in the school store on February 8 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.

 

 

Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become.  Show your pride and support your school at the same time.  Visit the Josten website to create your recognition Ad.

 

http://www.JostensAdService.com

 

Last day to order: 01/30/2015

We will be sending brochures home this week with this information.

 

 

Spring Camp for 3rd-8th grade participants.  Interested?  Click here for more information 

Tryouts for the Dunwoody Girl's Soccer teams (Varsity & JV) will be held this week - Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.  Everyone should meet on the field wearing cleats and shin guards and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring tennis shoes as well for fitness activities. Tryouts will be held indoors if weather outside is prohibitive. Everyone trying out should eat healthy and drink plenty of water during the week. Also bring plenty of water for hydration during tryouts. Please see Coach Szczesniak with any questions.

www.dsa.dekalb.k12.ga.us.  Informational flyers 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.  

    

 If you wish to submit an announcement for the next newsletter, please submit it to pcmsnewsletter@gmail.com by Thursday.