Happy Fall, PCMS families!

Through the hiccups, varying schedules, and learning platforms, making it through September. Congratulations, parents!!!! WE did it! Even though school looks drastically different, PCMS PTSA continues rolling with the changes, remaining student-forward and education-focused.

The Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) worked hard to get this far, October 2020! Here's what we’ve accomplished together:

  • Provided each teacher with $100 in emergency classroom funds, helping with unexpected remote learning costs.

  • Outreach received $2000+ in donated school supplies, rounding-out back-to-school necessities for ALL students. 

  • Back-to-School Membership Drive saw 390+ registrations, and still counting, thanks to combined Fundraising efforts

  • Achieved 78% of our Pass the Hat fundraising goal. Donate HERE to continue supporting our community school and hard working teachers, this year.

  • Hosted 6 Zoom calls, open to school at-large, giving families an opportunity to ask questions, learn what’s happening, become involved, and discuss timely issues directly with Principal Jeff McGowan. (More to come... See below.)

  • Grants Committee is awarding classroom funds to meet current needs, including remote learning, not funded under ISD.


As always, PCMS PTSA is incredibly grateful for our families, members, and school’s dedicated staff and administration. We are committed to facing challenges along the way, doing our best to ensure success while embracing the future. Our connection throughout, combined with generous support, make us stronger together. Thank You!

Community News

NEXT PCMS PTSA Membership Meeting, Wednesday, October 14th, 2020, 3:00 PM, via Zoom Conference.  We look forward to seeing everyone, announcing fundraiser winners, talk a bit of business, and finding out what’s happening around PCMS. We’ll hear from Amy Butson, on PBSES, student leadership, and why ASB is VITAL to PCMS? Also, join today, CLICK HERE! (Tax-deductible memberships are $25.)

Limited time only! PCMS Spirit Wear! Show your PCMS spirit! It's a rare chance to pick-up great PCMS merchandise for students, teachers, parents, feeling a part of the school community. Check our store, as orders must be received by October 15th! Orders delivered in November... just in time for a cold winter's day. Visit the PCMS gear store.

Java with Jeff Zoom Conference Join Principal McGowan to hear live updates, answer timely questions.(New to Zoom, account sign-up here.) Zoom Meeting Link. Questions, email Natasha de los Reyes

Reflections Zoom Q & A Session Questions about this year's virtual Reflections? Reflections Chair, Angela Bizzari will host a Zoom meeting to answer questions. Stay tuned, we're scheduling ASAP! New Due Date: October 30, 2020.

PCMS PTSA Cultural Leaders Cultural Leaders ease transitions for diverse families, moving through ISD system. With shared languages and community, we’re building a network to promote conversation, resources, information. Questions, email Joana Figueiredo - FACE Chair.

October Calendar*

10/12 - Fall Grants Due
10/13 – Mid-Tri Ends
10/14 – PCMS PTSA Membership Meeting @3:00 PM
10/14 – ParentWiser: Focus, Plan, Organize
10/19 – Teacher Workday; No School
10/21 – Java with Jeff @7:00 PM
11/1 – Daylight Savings Ends, Fall Back
11/3 – Be Sure to VOTE!

*Dates are subject to change; be sure to check the PCMS PTSA Website Calendar.
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