Our PCMS Mission

 Through a spirit of teamwork, Peachtree Charter Middle School supports  

students in realizing their academic and personal dreams. 

This week's Peachtree eNEWS highlights:
Honors Day
Staff Luncheon
MLK Day Service Opportunity
STEM Applications
PSAT Scores
Access testing
Box Tops for Education
Informational Coffee for Rising Sixth Grade Parents
Student Absences
Volleyball
Dunwoody Girl's Soccer
DHS JV Tennis
Wildcat Royale
DSA Application
This Week's Calendar
PCMS eNews
January 18, 2015

 

Peachtree Charter Middle School

4664 North Peachtree Road    

Dunwoody, Georgia  30338-5898 

(678) 676-7702  

   

Honors Day

1st Semester Academic Honors Program

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

in the gymnasium


 

Parents are welcome to attend.

(If your child is an award recipient, they will be given an invitation Tuesday, 1/20)

 

9:00 am 6th Grade Honors Program

11:00 am 7th Grade Honors Program

2:15  pm 8th Grade Honors Program

 

Awards will be presented for 1st semester academic honors:

Principal's List (straight As) and A/B Honor Roll (all A's and B's)

 

Souper Bowl Luncheon

The Staff Appreciation Committee is hosting a "Souper" Bowl luncheon to honor our Super Staff on Friday, January 30. Please include this sign up genius link in the next two Sunday editions, so we'll have enough goodies to serve.

Click here to sign up.  
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Volunteer Corner
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  
MLK Day Service Opportunity

Urban Explorers of Atlanta and the PCMS Student Government Association would like to invite the staff, 
students, and families of PCMS to join them in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., by participating in a Day 
of Service on Monday, January 19, 2015. 
 
Click here for more info.
 
STEM Applications

 

The STEM Applications for the next school year have been given to 7th grade students to take home and share with their parents / guardians. The due date for return is Friday, January 23, 2015. If you have any questions please call Mr. Shrader at 678-676-7708 or email him at the following address: William_S_Shrader@dekalbschoolsga.org.  You may also contact the counseling office at 678-676-7728 or 678-676-7729.

 

ITBS and CoGat Testing

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 

PSAT - 8th Grade 

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

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

 

 

Box Tops for Education
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
Rising 6th Grade Parents
 

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.

 

Student Absences
The second semester is now underway. It is imperative that students absences be handled appropriately and timely. Students returning to school from absences must return with a note. To prevent Unexcused Absences from occurring, all timely written communication must be given or taken directly to the Attendance Office and given to Mrs. Denise King. Thank you for your assistance.

 

Yearbooks Ads

 

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.

 

 

Interested in Golf?
The Peachtree Charter Middle School Golf team will have an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 immediately after school. If you are interested in playing golf this season please plan to attend.  Coach Owings will be there to provide information about the upcoming season.  If you have any questions please contact Coach Owings at ecowings@bellsouth.net.
Dunwoody Volleyball - Junior Wildcats

Spring Camp for 3rd-8th grade participants.  Interested?  Click here for more information 
Dunwoody Girl's Soccer
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.
DHS JV Tennis Tryouts

Dunwoody JV Tennis tryouts are scheduled for January 20-22 (Tuesday-Thursday) and will be held at the Dunwoody tennis courts.  All interested 8th grade girls and boys should see Coach Gartner for the physical forms that must be completed and turned in prior to tryouts.   If you have any questions, please feel free to call (678-676-7743) or email Coach Gartner at caryn_m_gartner@dekalbschoolsga.org


 

 
Wildcat Royale: An evening of Casino Games, Dinner, Dancing, & a Live Auction


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Application for DeKalb School of the Arts
Applications for the DeKalb School of the Arts are available online at 
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.  

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. 

 

 
 This Week's Calendar
 
    
Mon
01/19


 

HOLIDAY - Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Birthday Observance
Tue
01/20


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Tue
01/20
4:30pm
Executive Council Meeting
Wed
01/21


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Wed
01/21
5:00pm
Basketball Game: PCMS vs. Sequoyah (Away 5:00 p.m.)
Thu
01/22


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Fri
01/23


 

1st Semester Academic Honors Program
Fri
01/23


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Sat
01/24


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Sun
01/25


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)


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