Our Patriot Games are 1 week away!  Monday, May

11th, is the 7th grade, Wed nesday, May 13th is the 8th grade and Friday, May 15is the 6th grade. 

The following are expectations for the Games:

• All students will need to wear the Peachtree PE shorts.  We will be selling the shorts all this week to give everyone an opportunity to purchase a pair.  If you can not purchase a pair of shorts, please send in a note and we will give your son/daughter a pair to wear for the Games.  
• Cell phones are not allowed at the Games at all.  All cell phones need to stay in their lockers.
• Sportsmanship and fair play are expected throughout the entire day.  Bad sportsmanship will not be tolerated and if any student exhibits poor sportsmanship, he/she will be removed from the Games and sent inside with alternate assignments.
• Students who are failing PE will not participate in the Games and will stay inside with a teacher with alternate assignments.

Thank you to everyone for donating sweets for the lunch during the Games...And, thank you for volunteering your time to join us at the Games.  It's a great way to earn volunteer points and see your child in action.  

See you soon,

Coach Burdette, Coach Byrd, Coach Gartner, Coach Heineck, Coach James, Coach Rich and Coach Roman

The Independent Living Special Education classes of Mrs. Moore, Ms. Magness and Mr. Callahan will be running the Concession Stand at the Patriot Games. 

Our students are being taught skills to develop independence in school, home, and community environments.  We strongly believe that domestic, daily living, and community skills training are of vital importance for our students.  In order for our students to meet their instructional goals and objectives more effectively, we have included a variety of functional skills, such as cooking, shopping, and ordering food from a restaurant in our academic program.  Through these activities, our students will be given hands on experience within real life settings. The money that is raised from the concession stand will be used throughout the school year to help offset the cost of these instructional experiences for our students.

You may send in specific items (listed below) or money for us to purchase the items that we need.  Items can be found at Costco and Sam's as well as your favorite grocery store. (All items should come in prepackaged, individual sizes ready to sell.)

Some items that we need include:

• 12 oz. cans of Coke products
• Individual bags of Sun Chips, trail mix, pretzels, chips, Hot Fries, Hot Cheetos, Doritos, etc.
• Sour Punch Straws (red, blue, green, pink)
• Skittles (regular or sour) and Starbursts
• Airheads and Airheads Extreme
• Bottled water
• Healthy snacks (granola bars, popcorn, etc.)

Please send in your donation to the Front Office (labeled "Patriot Games Concession Stand") by Friday, May 8th so that we can plan accordingly. Please remember to log your donation to count for your PTCC volunteer hours.

Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation as we strive to develop better educational programs for our very special students!

May 11 - 7th Graders

May 13 - 8th Graders

May 15 - 6th Graders

We are looking for parent volunteers to help out with this fun, spring, field-day event at PCMS.  Patriot Games will take place for 7th graders on Monday, May 11th , for 8th graders on Wednesday, May 13th , and for 6th graders on Friday, May 15th .  You may help out on 1, 2, or all 3 days.  You will have time slots to choose from, and volunteering will consist of things like tallying scores, running scores from the events to the score table, refereeing, etc.  If you can work a complete day then please put your name in all time slots. We really appreciate the help!  If you have any questions please contact Kim Rivera at 678-646-1823.     To sign up, go to:   www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090A4EACAA23A31-patriot3/

Can't volunteer your time for the PCMS Patriot Games?  No problem!  We would ask you to send in an item or two for the pizza lunch the kids will be enjoying each day during the games.  Please send in your items the morning of the event.  Please drop them off in the office.  We appreciate your help!  Please label your items as Patriot Games Lunch and also include what grade they are for when you drop them off at the front office. If you have any questions please contact Kim Rivera at 678-646-1823.

Please contact Renate Herod ASAP if interested! [email protected]

CV Classic:  Fundraiser 5K and 1K running race   Date: October 17, 2015

     �NEED A CO-CHAIR OF EVENT TO WORK WITH CURRENT CO-CHAIR

     �NEED CHAIR OF SPONSOR SOLITATION TO SECURE ADS FOR T-SHIRT            (COULD BE 2 CO CHAIRS)

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 Teacher, Staff & Bus Driver Appreciation: Coordinate the welcome back breakfast for teachers and staff in August, Bus Driver Appreciation in the fall, holiday gifts, teacher appreciation luncheon and raffle prizes in the spring. 

      �NEED 2 CO-CHAIRS

 Hospitality:  Provides refreshments for rising 6th grade coffees and an occasional meeting as requested by the Principal.  Coordinates with the school secretary. 

     �NEED A CHAIR 

 Building Foundations (previously known as Peer Proofing and Drug Awareness) - Assists with drug awareness and character education programs that are presented during health classes. 

     �NEED A CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 Book Fair: Coordinates the Scholastic Book Fair in the fall.

     �NEED 2 CO-CHAIRS

 Partners in Education: Works with Partners in Education to secure their commitments.  Manages the relationships with PCMS's partners and PCMS chairs of other committees.  Educates parents on the various rebate programs and tracks the financial results from these programs.  

     �NEED 2 CO-CHAIRS

 Patriot Games - (catchy name for field days). Games are 3 consecutive days - one for each grade. Work with PE department to get volunteers, pizza and treats.

      �NEED 2 CO-CHAIRS

While cell phones are helpful to us all, they have become a hindrance during classroom instruction. We have noticed an increasing number of students having their cell phones out in the building. The only time phones should be out in the classroom is when the teacher allows it. When phones are seen they must be confiscated. All phones must be turned off before entering the building and are not to be taken out again until they are dismissed. We ask that  you to please go over the rules with your child concerning cell phones.

Patriot Games are May 11th,13th,15th. Cell phones are not allowed at the Games at all.  All cell phones need to stay in students lockers. If students are not comfortable with keeping their phones in their locker, we suggest that they do not bring them to school.

We appreciate your support in this matter.

Dear 8th grade parents,  

This year's 8th grade exit dance will take place on Friday, May 15th from 6-9 PM in the PCMS gym. The theme is "A Red Carpet Affair." This is a great opportunity for students to create lasting memories before they leave for high school. Tickets are $10 and will be sold Monday, May 11th  through Thursday, May 14th during 8th grade lunch.  

Dress code: The theme is primarily for decorations and atmosphere, not dress. Students do not have to dress up as if they are walking down the red carpet. While students do not have to dress formally, we prefer for students not to wear jeans. Girls may wear dresses, and boys can wear nice pants and a shirt. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions regarding dress code!

I have enclosed a link for sign up genius to ask for volunteers for the day of the dance. We have slots for the following areas: 

•     4pm-6pm- help set up decorations in the gym 
•     6pm-7:30pm- work the concession stand; hand out refreshments 
•    7:30pm-9pm- work the concession stand; hand out refreshments 
•     6:30pm-9pm- help chaperone the dance in the gym 

If you are not available to volunteer, we would appreciate donations for the concession stand. Please label refreshments as "8th grade dance" and drop off in the front office up until May 13th.  We would be grateful for the following refreshments: bags of chips, cans of soda, candy bars, baked goods, etc. All refreshments are included in the price of the dance ticket. Pizza will be offered as well.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Jessica_gazzola@dekalbschoolsga.org.  I am looking forward to a great night!  

Regards,  

Jessica Gazzola 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0848a5a72faaf94-8thgrade

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All rising 6th, 7th, 8th grade girls interested in playing on the PCMS volleyball teams: 

There will be a meeting on Thursday, May 14 at 4:15 in the gym. Parents are invited as well.  Information regarding summer camps,  and tryouts will be discussed.  Contact Coach James if you have any questions.

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