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:
PCMS eNews
January 25, 2015

 

Peachtree Charter Middle School

4664 North Peachtree Road    

Dunwoody, Georgia  30338-5898 

(678) 676-7702  

   

Faculty Email Addresses 

DeKalb County School District has transitioned to a new email address system.  We are no longer using FirstClass.  We are now using Microsoft Outlook.  Although FirstClass is supposed to continue "transferring all emails" to our new domain, it is best for you to actually use our domain when you are emailing us.

 

  
The name part of the email address is the same - 

 

(First Name_MI_Last Name) but the domain is now @dekalbschoolsga.org   

 

Although it is our expectation to respond promptly to emails, we are experiencing problems with the new email system.  We have received a lot of complaints that multiple emails have been sent, and that teachers, counselors, and administrators are not responding to them.  If you do not hear back from a staff member within two business days (48 hours) from an email you sent, please follow up with a phone call.  Thank you.

 

PCMS Girls Track & Field

 

PCMS girls track & field practice has begun. Practice is held Monday -Thursday from 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM. We meet in room 631 before heading out to the track. You must have a completed physical form to participate. There will be a parent meeting for girls track February 2nd beginning at 5:45 PM.

If you have any questions/concerns you can reach Coach Henley atdamarcus_henley@dekalbschoolsga.org 


 

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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  
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.  
Chess at PCMS

Championship Chess presents a systematic, fun way to build chess skills during chess instruction and while students play.  Students at PCMS will have the opportunity to get involved this spring.  Click here for more information. 

 

Spirit Night
Please join us at CFA Perimeter Pointe on Tuesday 2/3 for a spirit night from 5-8 supporting the PCMS chorus. A portion of all proceeds will got to support the chorus. Just remember to tell the cashier you are with PCMS . Thanks for your support!
Patriot Games - Change of Plans

Patriot Games will not take place in April as planned. The new dates are listed below.

May 13th - 8th Grade

May 14th - 7th Grade

May 15th - 6th Grade


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.

 

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.

 

 

Dunwoody Volleyball - Junior Wildcats

Spring Camp for 3rd-8th grade participants.  Interested?  Click here for more information 
Wildcat Royale: An evening of Casino Games, Dinner, Dancing, & a Live Auction


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 This Week's Calendar
 
Mon
01/26


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Mon
01/26
  5pm  
Basketball Game: PCMS vs. Redan (Away 5:00 p.m.)
Tue
01/27


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Wed
01/28


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Thu
01/29


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Fri
01/30


 

ACCESS Testing (ESOL students only)
Yearbook Ads Due

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GO PATRIOTS!