Thank you for a great 2 weeks of school!
Cell phones/electronic devices should not be visible in the building. Be sure they are put away prior to entering the building. Confiscated cell phones/electronic devices are turned in to the Attendance Office.
Please remember the only items that may be dropped off for students are eyeglasses, medications, house keys, and lunches. Thank you for your assistance.
Open House Meeting for 7th/8th Grade on 8/25....
The PCMS staff looks forward to welcoming everyone to the Parent-Student-Teacher Open House event. Open House gives parents an opportunity to follow their child's schedule and meet their teachers.
Open House for the Seventh and Eighth grade will be held on August 25th from 6:45-8:30 p.m.
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Our PCMS Mission
Through a spirit of teamwork, Peachtree Charter Middle School supports students in realizing their academic and personal dreams.
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The Clinic Needs Your Help!
Interested in helping supply the clinic? Please click on the link below to sign up for needed supplies. Thank you in advance and remember any donations count towards your volunteer hours.
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Counseling Office Volunteers Needed
The Counseling Office would like a volunteer(s) to fold and sort shirts in the Counseling Closet. Any day but Tuesday would work.
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Last PTCC Volunteer Slot Needs Filling!
The PCMS Parent Teacher Charter Council has a ONLY ONE remaining vacant committee chair. Please consider how you can help by taking on the role of:
Merchant Rebates/Partners in Education: This opportunity is terrific for most parents because it does not require much time at school. This committee chair will use the PCMS communication tools to educate parents on the various rebate programs that generate passive revenue for our school. The ideal volunteer will track the financial results from these programs, continue to build and maintain relationships with our Partners in Education, and recognize our partnerships by maintaining display cases and communicating their support to the PCMS community.
Contact PTCC Executive Committee Chair Julia LeDoyen julialedoyen@comcast.net with questions or to express your commitment! Don't delay!
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Parent Volunteers Needed for PCMS Garden
Looking for a Few Good Parents: To help co-sponsor the PCMS garden which is also known as "The Living Classroom". You do not need to know much about gardening. We are looking for help organizing the volunteers (parents and students) for planting our new Butterfly Habitat using our Monarchs Across Georgia Grant and on general gardening days.
Please contact Nancy Bustamante, 7th Grade Science Teacher through email found on the PCMS website or come to room 728 before school and I can answer any questions.
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CV Classic Update
Our 6th Annual 5K CV Classic is only 8 weeks away!!! We hope you and your family plan on participating in our single most important fundraiser for our school clinic workers and also it is a great opportunity to show off your CV (CardioVascular) skills. All PCMS students who participate in the 5K will earn 2 CV Days off during the school year plus the CV Classic race shirt is perfect to wear for school and/or PE class.
EARLY REGISTRATION is through the end of August and the cost to participate is $15...what a great deal! Registration then goes up to $20 through October 13th which is the final day to register. You may register on race day from 7:00-8:00, however, the cost will be $25.
***Please be aware that you must register by September 15 to be guaranteed a race shirt.
Registration forms are available in the gym and in the front office. All forms need to be turned into Coach Gartner or mailed to the school.
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Save those Box Tops!
It's easy money to support PCMS. Here's how:
- 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!
- Place your labeled bag in the Box Tops containers located in the cafeteria and at the security desk AT ANY TIME DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
- Drawings for teacher and student prizes will be held in the Fall and Spring, but please turn in Box Tops ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.
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A Message from the PCMS Foundation
PCMS Foundation Annual fund drive needs your help! Thank you to all who have already donated!
The PCMS Foundation is an independent, non- profit organization dedicated to soliciting donations and grants to support the long- term educational enhancements, health and wellness initiatives, staff development and academic extracurricular activities for PCMS. We are asking for your help to reach our goal of 100% participation from all PCMS families and to reach our target of raising $55,000 to enhance our academic excellence.
The suggested donation is $125 per family. Any amount you give is appreciated and is 100% tax deductible. Donations can be made at www.peachtreechartermiddleschool.org and select "donate to the annual fund".
Thank you for your support!
The Board of Directors, PCMS Foundation
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Special Friends
Are you interested in becoming a special friend? Special Friends is a popular club at Peachtree. Get your application today! Space is limited. You can pick up an application from Mr. Callahan in room 703. The application must be returned by August 31st.
Chorus
Are you an experienced singer? Do you enjoy singing acapella, jazz or show choir music? Then come audition for Vocal Jazz! The first informational meeting is Friday, August 31st in the chorus room from 8:00-8:30 a.m. Auditions will be explained at the meeting. Please see Mrs. Topper in the chorus room for the Vocal Jazz information handout.
Basketball Cheer Tryouts
7th and 8th grade girls! If you have spirit, then let's hear it! Come tryout for the Basketball Cheerleading Squad! There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 26, in room 800. The meeting will begin at 8:15. If you are interested stop by the main office and pick up a pass!
Dress Down Day
Dress Down Day is Tuesday, August 25th. The cost to dress down is $3.00. Students must dress within the county dress code. Donations will support the Children's Restoration Network. http://childrn.org/
Metro Water District's Annual Essay
All students are invited to participate in the Metro Water District's annual essay contest. Students should write a 300-500 word essay that addresses the following:
Why is stormwater pollution and problem and what can we do to prevent it?
District-wide Winner: $500 cash! County Winners: $100 cash! Essays must be received no later than Friday, October 16, 2015.
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PCMS Volleyball August 26th
Come for the game! Come for the fun! Come for the concessions! Come to support! Join us for a home match game on Wednesday, August 26th. The games will be from 4:00-8:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
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Before and After School Care
The YMCA is offering before and after school care Monday through Friday. The morning program is from 7:00-8:30 a.m. and the afternoon care is from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Contact the Ashford Dunwoody YMCA for registration (770) 451-9622
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Chorus Booster Meeting Before Open House
There will be a meeting of the Chorus Booster Club from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm on the night of the Open House: 8/25 for 7th and 8th graders
We will discuss all you need to know about our Chorus program including performances and volunteer opportunities. Please come and get involved with Chorus!
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Peachtree Student Brings Mars to Earth
Spotlight on PCMS 8th grader, Randolph Franco.
Randolph participates in year-round tutorials that introduce him to advanced concepts in math, science, reading, critical thinking, and research projects. In March, Randolph and a group of other students from
the Dunwoody/Sa
ndy Springs area submitted a proposal to the European Space Agency to point their orbiting Mars spacecraft at a specific feature on Mars and image it. Proposals were accepted from all of Europe, the United States, Argentina, and Australia. Randolph's proposal, along with 19 others, was selected. Randolph and his team chose to image the Martian Southern Polar Cap. They collaborated with engineers (via Google H
angouts) in the flight control center of the European Space Agency to point the spacecraft at their intended target. The resulting raw images were sent to the group. Randolph and his team downloaded, learned and implemented various simulation and image processing software to convert and process the raw images into beautiful displays of the Martian South Pole. Additionally, the team conducted research on Earth's South Pole and created a comparison/contrast. The group created a final presentation, which the ESA has published on their website. One of the students in Randolph's group was profiled and recognized by the Fulton County Superintendent, and Channel 2 news has recently shown interest in doing a story on the group's work. This is a wonderful representation of the types of extracurricular activities in which PCMS students are engaging. Congratulations Randolph!
The final presentation is on the ESA website at http://blogs.esa.int/mex/ under the subheading "Aspiration Creation". Click on the "Project PPT in Website" link under the subheading to view the entire presentation. Mark A. Sequeira (404) 493-2010
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PCMS Student Directory
To be included in the 2015-16 PCMS student directory please click HERE to input students information. If you have more than 1 student, please put in all their names and grade levels on the 1 form. Thanks for your help in ensuring the accuracy of our data.
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PCMS Chess Club
- Day and Time: Thursdays after school from 4:00 - 5:00pm
- Dates: Fall session August 27 to November 5.
- Parents are responsible for keeping track of all dates of chess for each session. There are 3 sessions for the school year, with no breaks between sessions. For each new session, chess students must register and pay by the first class of each session.
- Who can play: Any student whether or not they know how to play. There must be at least 10 registered.
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Dunwoody High Announcements
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Dunwoody High School Lacrosse Clinic
Boys & Girls: specific training on fundamentals of lacrosse. Perfect for beginners and experienced players. Equipment will be provided (if needed). Emphasis on fun, fundamentals, and hard work.
Who:Group 1a: Boys K - 5th grade Group 1b: Girls K - 5th grade Group 2a: Boys 6th - 8th grade Group 2b: Girls 6th - 8th grade Where:Brook Run Park (Athletic field @ back of park) When:Sunday mornings: Sept 20th, Sept 27th, Oct 4th 9:00am - 10:30am (Groups 1a & 1b) 10:30am - 12:30pm (Groups 2a & 2b) Cost:$120 K - 5th $150 6 - 8th Price includes drawstring backpack, Stix skills, Defense, Attack and Game Play Sign up now!
Download registration form or register online at:
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