Partnering With You

Fall is here and this month is filled with lots of exciting school events and opportunities for learning and community involvement

• PCMS continues to celebrate 🙌Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15th
• Breast Cancer Awareness (look out for the pink out night)
• Red Ribbon 🎀Week - October 23rd - 31st - Make a Difference, Be A Hero and Stay Drug Free
• ADHD & Down Syndrome Awareness Month
• School Community: This month is a great time for students and families to participate in clubs, sports, mentoring and other school activities
• Fall Break October 12th - 16th.

Let's continue working towards the success of our students and families. Together we can accomplish goals academically and socially.

Please remember to monitor Skyward for grades, attendance and teachers' notes.

Science in action during the month of October

Students are exploring exciting ideas with hands on learning, class discussions and science journals.

6th Grade - Forces

Sixth-grade students are focusing on Forces this month. Families are encouraged to ask students to share their science journals and talk about what they are learning class.

📅 Test October 21

📝 Please see the teacher's notes for additional information and study guide.

7th Grade - Solar System and Gravity

Seventh -grade students are exploring the Solar System and Gravity, learning about the forces that shape movement of objects in space

📅 Test October 22

8th Grade - Physics & Newton's Law

Eighth-grade students are learning Physics, with the focus on Newton's Law of Motion. Students will learn how forces affect the motion of objects.

📅 Test after Fall Break

We encourage families to learn about their science.

Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) was signed into law December 10, 2015, which replace the No Child Left Behind Act 2002.

ESSA is a the law for K-12 public education. The main purpose of ESSA is to ensure public school provide quality education for all students.

Title I, Part A is a program under the Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) that provides funding to schools who serves social economic families.

Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) is part of the Title 1, Part A Section 1116. This section allow parents to be apart of the PFE written policy, building capacity for involvement and Parents' Right to Know.

Parent and Family Engagement is a shared responsibility between school, families and communities.

Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement is participation of parents and families in regular two-way and meaningful communication involving academic learning and other school activities.

Research shows when families and schools work together, student improve in attendance, grades, and behavior. For more information click here

Families play an important role in their child's learning. Families are encouraged to be active in their child's education at school and families are full partners in their child's education.

Family Engagement is important, here are ways to get involve

PTO, Mentoring and Advisory Committee, school events and other school activies.