Our PCMS Mission
Through a spirit of teamwork, Peachtree Charter Middle School supports students in realizing their academic and personal dreams.
Peachtree Announcements
Volunteers Needed for CV Classic Run 

Please come and help out with preparations for this fun race!  Volunteers are needed to help with filling race bags, handing out race nos./bags on Wednesday Oct 14th, Thursday Oct 15th,and Friday Oct 16th, as well as help with set up and clean up on the day of the race - Saturday October 17th.   
 
Please sign up for the date(s) and time(s) that you are able to volunteer using the link below.  
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849acad2fa75-pcms
 
Many thanks for volunteering, don't' forget to LOG your hours.   Contact Gina Torjak at gina.torjak@gmail.com  if you have any questions.
News from the Clinic

Welcome back and many thanks for all of the supplies sent in to us. Look for future Sign Up Genius's throughout the year when we have additional needs.

A few reminders:
  1. Already...there are LOTS of sore throats, stomach aches and runny noses. Please remind your student to cough into their elbows and practice good hand washing or use hand sanitizer.
  2. Runny noses are annoying but NOT a reason to go home. Students are always allowed to call home if they want, but our goal is to keep them in school. We would appreciate your help when you get that phone call! Headaches are also annoying and also not usually a reason to go home. Most headaches at this age are a result of dehydration. We encourage students to stay hydrated throughout the day.
  3. Reasons students must go home:
    • temp > 100 degrees
    • Vomiting (3 or more times)
    • Pink eye
  4. Medicine - Over the counter (OTC) or prescription: we cannot even give a cough drop unless we have your written permission. Forms available in the clinic every day 10 am - 2:30 pm. If your child needs medicine, please help us all by completing the necessary paperwork. We have stock bottles of ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) but still need your written permission before we can give anything. If your child needs liquid pain reliever, cough drops, antihistamines, Tums, etc - all of those must be sent in by the parent with the paperwork.
  5. Clinic hours are M-F 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Questions can be sent to pcmsnurse@gmail.com or call the Clinic at 678.676.7707. 
CV Classic Update

6 weeks and counting until the 6th Annual 5K CV Classic.  We are doing great with our registrations and know that more will be coming in everyday!  Make sure you get your form in by Sept. 15 to ensure that you will receive a race shirt.  All registrations are now $20 and family sponsorships are going strong for $100.

Thank you to the following  23 family sponsors: 
Holmes, Weseman, Payne, Kovach, Sime, Eckelboom, Mied, Casey, Andersen, Kotzin, Barrett, Bisland, Targovnik, Keohane, Henderson, Brett, O'Grady, Chaney, Madden, Anderson, Hearn, Hilgert, Torjak
 
It's not too late to get in shape for our awesome 5K and to help raise money for our awesome school clinic workers!

Don't forget:  All student runners will earn 2 CV Day free tickets and,  if you register but can't make it, you will earn 1 CV Day ticket.
 
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Gartner at caryn_m_gartner@dekalbschoolsga.org
 

Click HERE for registration form.

Click HERE for more information about Family Sponsorships.

Please, also be aware that you must register by Sept. 15 to be guaranteed a race shirt.
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.
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

Student Opportunities
Girls Basketball

There will be a meeting of interest for girls' basketball on Friday, September 11, at 8:00 a.m. in the media center.

All 7th and 8th girls interested in playing basketball this year should attend. Please see Coach Roman for a pass to attend the meeting. 
Boys Basketball

There will be an informational meeting for 7th and 8th boys interested in playing basketball on Tuesday, September 15, at 8:05 a.m. in the media center.

Please see Coach Savage for a pass to attend the meeting.

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 storm-water pollution and problem and what can we do to prevent it?
 
For  guidelines and judging rubric visit:  http://www.northgeorgiawater.org/education-awareness/water-essay-contest or get an application from your Language Arts teacher! 
 
District-wide Winner: $500 cash!  County Winners: $100 cash!  Essays must be received no later than Friday, October 16, 2015. 
Dunwoody Volleyball Jr. Wildcats Fall Camp 
 
Dunwoody Volleyball Jr. Wildcats Fall Camp Registration is Open now. Click  HERE for details.

Registration is limited to 40 players. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Register online and get your check in the mail today!
Peachtree Charter Middle School
 Main Phone:  678.676.7702 | Absence Reporting:  678.676.7715
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