Principal's Blog 22-23

  • Principal's News October 1, 2023

    Posted by Laura Brown on 10/1/2023

    Dear Puma Families,

    The year is off to a great start! Your students are engaged in class and earning points for positive behavior in which they can redeem for incentives in our Den Store. Please ask them to show you what they are earning points for each day!

    Students have gotten to know one another and most are getting along with one another; however; we do have some instances where friends are not kind to one another. Our focus in den meetings is kindness. Please reinforce ways to work with other children that avoid cross words or touching one another. Let's be the kindest school!!!!

    This is a short week of school. Students will be out on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. This is an opportunity for them to catch up on late assignments and rest. Friday, we will be reaching out to families about the progress of their student(s). If you have a concern, reach out to your student's teacher and set up an appointment.

    Events This Week:

    Monday, Oct. 2:

    • 7th Grade FB PCMS vs. CMS @ CMS games start at 5:30 pm

    • Pfestival of Bands-PHS and The Pfield

    Tuesday, Oct. 3: 

    • 8th Grade FB PCMS vs. CMS @ PCMS - Parent Appreciation night and “Pink Out” Breast Cancer Awareness games start at 5:30 pm

    Wednesday, Oct. 4:

    • Volleyball Game PCMS vs. PFMS 7th Home-Bayer/8th DUALS @ HHS games start at 5:30 pm

    • PTO Meeting-Zoom 6:30 pm -- We would LOVE for you to join us!

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    Thursday, Oct. 5:

    • Student Holiday

    • PHS 8th Grade Band Night-PHS

    Friday, Oct. 6:

    • Student Holiday

    Monday, October 9: 

    • Student Holiday

     

    Park Crest Middle School Book Fair -- "Creepin' it Real" 

    Yearbook Sales:

    The PCMS 2023 - 2024 Yearbook is now for sale. Go to www.balfour.com and enter Park Crest Middle School to purchase your color yearbook. The pricing schedule is:

    August 29 - November 1st - $30.00

    November 2nd - May 14th - $35.00

    Note: The website will close early if yearbooks sell out!!!

    Yearbooks will be distributed in mid-May and any remaining books will be sold for $40 (CASH Only).

    8th Grade parents ONLY can also purchase a Shout-Out advertisement.

    Please see the attached information for more details and contact Ms. Scarbo at debra.scarbo@pfisd.net for more information. 

    Visits to the front office:

    You are required to show ID when visiting the front office. You will be asked for ID when dropping off food, clothing, water bottles and for any student contact. We are required to insure that your child is receiving information, goods, and being picked up by an authorized person. We appreciate your cooperation.

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day.   

     

    Upcoming Dates:

    October 26 - PSAT for all 8th graders

    October 27 - School Dance - Tickets will be sold the week of the dance (Tuesday-Thursday); students must be in good disciplinary standing, and concessions will be available. Ticket cost: 5 dollars. Glow necklaces and food sold. Cash only accepted for items sold at the dance.

     

     

     

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  • Principal's News -- September 26, 2024

    Posted by Laura Brown on 9/26/2023

     

    Dear Puma Families, 

    We have nearly issued all ID badges to our students.  Please help us remind our students to wear their IDs around their necks every day.  When all are issued, students will be monitored for compliance.  Wearing an ID each day is a PfISD policy.   

    This Week:

    Tuesday:  8th Grade Boys Football Game at the Pfield 5:30 pm 

    Wednesday:  Cross Country Meet at the Pfield 5:00 pm 

    Thursday: Volleyball Game vs. Cele 8th grade Home/ 7th grade Away - 5:30 pm 

    Book Fair! 

    Yearbook Sales:

    The PCMS 2023 - 2024 Yearbook is now for sale. Go to www.balfour.com and enter Park Crest Middle School to purchase your color yearbook. The pricing schedule is:

    August 29 - November 1st - $30.00

    November 2nd - May 14th - $35.00

    Note: The website will close early if yearbooks sell out!!!

    Yearbooks will be distributed in mid-May and any remaining books will be sold for $40 (CASH Only).

    8th Grade parents ONLY can also purchase a Shout-Out advertisement.

    Please see the attached information for more details and contact Ms. Scarbo at debra.scarbo@pfisd.net for more information. 

     

    Visits to the front office:

    You are required to show ID when visiting the front office. You will be asked for ID when dropping off food, clothing, water bottles and for any student contact. This is for the safety of your child. 

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day.  

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  • Principal's News -- September 17, 2023

    Posted by Laura Brown on 9/17/2023

    Dear Pumas, 

    We are beginning our sixth week of school.  For all of us at school, we know this is eligibility week.  If a student is not passing a course with a 70% or higher by Friday, they will become ineligible to participate for three weeks when they then must show they are passing in all classes at that time.  

    Tutorials are up and running in the morning and afternoons.  Please consult the Tutorial Schedule posted on our school website.  Teachers do not hold tutorials every day, so it is important to review this schedule with your student.  Late work is only accepted up to a certain point.  Please make certain your student is using their agenda and attending to receive help or to complete work.  

    Your participation in your student's success is essential.  WE need your involvement and ask you to continue to have conversations with them regarding their grades.  Please check their Skyward accounts. 

    In other news, our football team and volleyball team have been performing well!  I hope to see you at a game cheering on the PUMAS! 

    Events This Week:

    Monday, Sep. 18:

    • 7th Grade FB PCMS vs. DMS RE-SCHEDULED TO 9/19

    Tuesday, Sep. 19: 

    • 7th and 8th Grade FB PCMS vs. DMS @ DMS 7A@5:30 - 8A@6:45

    Wednesday, Sep. 20:

    • Cross Country Meet-PFMS & PHS

    • CAAC Meeting - See Invitation or email Laura Brown if you would like to participate!

    Thursday, Sep. 21:

    • Den Meeting Day

    • Volleyball Game PCMS vs. PFMS 8th Away @ PFMS-7th DUALS@PHS

    Friday, Sep. 22:

    • HHS 8th Grade Band Night @ HHS

    Free and Reduced Lunch Application Drawing:

    Parents who complete a Free and Reduced Lunch application from June 1-October 13, 2023 are eligible for a grand prize drawing of $150 worth of school supplies or a 2nd place drawing of $100 worth of school supplies.

     

    Parents can find the Free and reduced Lunch Application here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

    Parents of students who are on Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Campuses and complete the SocioEconomic Form between June 1 – Oct. 13 are also eligible for the school supplies prizes. CEP campuses are: Delco ES, Dessau ES, Northwest ES, River Oaks ES, Ruther Barron ES, Dessau MS and Westview MS.

    This online form is available through the Skyward Parent Portal. Please visit pfisd.net/skyward and click Log in Here.

    From The Library:

    Our book fair is around the corner.  And as all PUMAS need a book in hand at PCMS – book fair is a great way to support your student and our school. 

    You can set up their eWallet  here - https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pcms 

    We will open online on Oct 19th and in person at our library on Oct 23rd.

    We will have Lone Star titles, great novel reads, latest fiction publications, and more. 

    See you at the library, Ms. LaMarre

    Yearbook Sales:

    The PCMS 2023 - 2024 Yearbook is now for sale. Go to www.balfour.com and enter Park Crest Middle School to purchase your color yearbook. The pricing schedule is:

    August 29 - November 1st - $30.00

    November 2nd - May 14th - $35.00

    Note: The website will close early if yearbooks sell out!!!

    Yearbooks will be distributed in mid-May and any remaining books will be sold for $40 (CASH Only).

    8th Grade parents ONLY can also purchase a Shout-Out advertisement.

    Please see the attached information for more details and contact Ms. Scarbo at debra.scarbo@pfisd.net for more information. 

     

    Health I Instruction:

    The linked communication meets requirements from House Bill 1525/Senate Bill 9  to provide information for parents to determine if their student will participate in Health I instruction on sexual health, dating violence, and family violence. This instruction occurs during the final 6 – 7 weeks of each semester. An alternate curriculum is provided for students whose parents do not provide permission.

    Visits to the front office:

    You are required to show ID when visiting the front office. You will be asked for ID when dropping off food, clothing, water bottles and for any student contact. This is for the safety of your child. 

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day.   

    When dropping off food for game nights -- please bring the food to the front office. You may not drop it in the back of the building between 3:20 pm and 3:50 pm.

    Chromebook Charger Replacement Fee:

    Just a friendly reminder, parents and students are able to pay for Chromebook charger replacement/repairs and insurance fees through RevTrak. 

    TECHNOLOGY REVTRAK TAB:

    https://pflugervilleisd.revtrak.net/technology/#/list

     

     

    Have a GREAT Week!

     

     

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  • Principal's News -- September 10, 2023

    Posted by Laura Brown on 9/10/2023

    Dear Pumas,

    Thank you to all of you who attended last week's Open House!  We had a great turn out and enjoyed meeting you!  Our next order of business is taking a look at our student's grades.   Parents/Guardians, please sign in to  Skyward or have your student sit with you and discuss their progress and grades.  It should never be a surprise if a student is not performing well.  Our tutoring schedule is posted on the PCMS Website.

    Teachers are best reached by email. You can find their email addresses here: PCMS Teacher Emails

    It is also time to sign up for Free and Reduced Lunch. Here is a link to the application: Lunch Application

    Events This Week:

    Monday, Sep. 11:

    • 7th Grade FB PCMS vs. WVMS @ WVMS

    Tuesday, Sep. 12: 

    • 8th Grade FB PCMS vs. WVMS @ PCMS

    Wednesday, Sep. 13:

    • Cross Country Meet-5:00 PM @ The Pfield

    Thursday, Sep. 14:

    • Volleyball Game PCMS vs. DMS 7th Grade Home/8th Grade Away

    Friday, Sep. 15:

    • Hispanic Heritage Month begins

    • Rosh Hashanah begins

    Free and Reduced Lunch Application Drawing:

    Parents who complete a Free and Reduced Lunch application from June 1-October 13, 2023 are eligible for a grand prize drawing of $150 worth of school supplies or a 2nd place drawing of $100 worth of school supplies.

    Parents can find the Free and reduced Lunch Application here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

    Parents of students who are on Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Campuses and complete the SocioEconomic Form between June 1 – Oct. 13 are also eligible for the school supplies prizes. CEP campuses are: Delco ES, Dessau ES, Northwest ES, River Oaks ES, Ruther Barron ES, Dessau MS and Westview MS.

    This online form is available through the Skyward Parent Portal. Please visit pfisd.net/skyward and click Log in Here.

    Chromebook Charger Replacement Fee:

    Just a friendly reminder, parents and students are able to pay for Chromebook charger replacement/repairs and insurance fees through RevTrak. 

    TECHNOLOGY REVTRAK TAB:

    https://pflugervilleisd.revtrak.net/technology/#/list

    PTO Sign Ups-Concessions:

    Football :  https://signup.com/go/bLVwjUn

    Volleyball: https://signup.com/go/tPTAypy

    Visits to the front office:

    You are required to show ID when visiting the front office. You will be asked for ID when dropping off food, clothing, water bottles and for any student contact. This is for the safety of your child. 

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day.   

    Athlete Food Delivery After School: 

    Athletes MAY NOT have their dinner dropped off to them in the back of the building between the times of 3:30 and 3:50 pm.  We ask that this area be clear for buses. 

    Parents/Guardians may drop off food to the front office for student pick up until 4:15 pm. 

    Parents/Guardians MAY NOT enter any door other than the front office entry. 

     

    Let's have a GREAT week! 

     

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  • Principal's News -- September 5, 2023

    Posted by Laura Brown on 9/5/2023 3:00:00 PM

    Dear Pumas, 

    We hope you will join us this evening for Open House.  Doors open at 5:30 pm.  Laura Brown will have two short sessions at 5:30 and 6:30 in the cafeteria (same information each time) and you are welcome to join or go and see your student's teachers.  In other news, it is important to reapply for our Free and Reduced Lunch program.  By applying, your student may eat at a reduced rate in our cafeteria.  This also provides data for our school which in turn contributes to the way we are rated in our accountability system.  Please visit the website to enter your information!  Students currently served in this program will lose their status this month and will be required to purchase lunch at the standard rate. Here is the website for further information:  https://www.pfisd.net/freelunch

     

    Events for the Week: 

    Monday, Sep. 4:

    • Staff/Student Holiday

    Tuesday, Sep. 5: 

    • Student Holiday/StaffPlanning/Prep Day

    • Open House 5:30-7:30-This is a come and go event

    Wednesday, Sep. 6:

    • Football Game PCMS vs. KLMS 7th @ Home

    Thursday, Sep. 7:

    • Football Game PCMS vs. KLMS 8th @ KLMS

    • Volleyball Game PCMS vs. WVMS 7th Away/8th Home

    Chromebook Charger Replacement Fee:

    Just a friendly reminder, parents and students are able to pay for Chromebook charger replacement/repairs and insurance fees through RevTrak. 

    TECHNOLOGY REVTRAK TAB:

    https://pflugervilleisd.revtrak.net/technology/#/list

    PTO Sign Ups-Concessions:

    Football :  https://signup.com/go/bLVwjUn

    Volleyball: https://signup.com/go/tPTAypy

    Visits to the front office:

    You are required to show ID when visiting the front office. You will be asked for ID when dropping off food, clothing, water bottles and for any student contact. This is for the safety of your child. 

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day.   

    Fall Kids Dance:

    It’s that time of year again – Pfusion Dance & JV at Pflugerville High School are preparing to host their annual Fall Kids Dance Clinic!

    Hannah Honeycutt

    Hannah.Honeycutt@pfisd.net

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  • Principal's News -- August 27, 2023

    Posted by Laura Brown on 8/27/2023 12:00:00 PM

    Dear Pumas!

    The year has begun and we are learning our students and they are learning us!  Here are some conversations starters to have with your student in order to learn more about middle school and how it is going: 

    1. Show me your agenda.  What is supposed to go in the agenda each day? 

    2. Let me check out your tutorial schedule.  I think it is in your agenda. 

    3. What is happening in your Den?  How many points have your earned. 

    4. What is your favorite class? Why is it your favorite?  

    5. What's not going well?  Who can you go and problem solve with? 

     

    Schedule changes are underway with more to come. We are addressing student needs based upon STAAR scores.  If your student performed exceptionally well or appears to need additional help, you will receive notification from the counselor. 

    OPEN HOUSE! 

    Open House will be held on September 5, 2023.  Students will not be at school that day, but teachers will be here preparing to meet you!  Please bring your student and attend Open House.  Here is the format: 

    Doors open at 5:30 pm 

    • You may go directly to your student's classrooms -- please bring your student or their schedule and visit the classes and teachers or you may come to the cafeteria to hear a few words from  the campus principal. 
    • If you visit the cafeteria, we will speak for about 15 minutes and you will be released to rooms to visit. 
    • At 6:30 pm, the campus principal will repeat the same session as before for parents who come later. 

    Open House closes at 7:30 pm. 

     

    Please remember that Open House is not a parent/teacher conference; however, you may request a conference during this time. 

    Events This Week:

    Tuesday, August 29:

    • Football Scrimmage - 7th Grade 5:30 pm

    Wednesday, August 30:

    • Football Scrimmage - 8th Grade 5:30 pm

    Thursday, Aug. 31:

    • Volleyball Game PCMS vs. KLMS 7th Away/8th Home

    PTO Sign Ups-Concessions:

    Football :  https://signup.com/go/bLVwjUn

    Volleyball: https://signup.com/go/tPTAypy

    Visits to the front office:

    You are required to show ID when visiting the front office. You will be asked for ID when dropping off food, clothing, water bottles and for any student contact. This is for the safety of your child. This is very important. We do not want to send your child home with the wrong person or accept goods from a person who is not allowed to be in contact with your student.

    ACP Sponsorship:

     

    Student Password Changes:

    As part of our beginning of year procedures, student password changes will take place as follows:

     

    5th -12th grade students

    o Password changes will be forced for their computer accounts on August 11, 2023. Students will need to create a new password

    o Please do not change their passwords before August 11th; passwords changed before August 11th will be forced to change again.

     

     

    All campus staff members will have access to tools to help students find and reset their new default password if needed.

    Student Emails Accounts Grades EE – 7th

    We continue to implement processes to improve and enhance our cybersecurity posture. As an added layer of protection for our students, student email accounts for those in grades EE through 7th will be restricted to communication within the PfISD domain. Student accounts will only be able to send and receive emails with the “pfisd.net” domain in the email address.

     

    Please know that PfISD takes cybersecurity seriously and we are working to improve the safety of our student and staff data.

    This means students cannot EMAIL THEIR PARENTS or receive email from their parents. Also FYI, students log into their Chrome books with their s# (not their email like last year).  This is due to adding ClassLinks. 

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day.   

     

    Have a GREAT Week!

     

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  • Principal's News -- August 20, 2023

    Posted by Laura Brown on 8/20/2023

    Dear Puma Families, 

    We are off to a great start!  Students are in classes, building relationships, and learning.  At Park Crest, we have a house system, or what we call a Den System.  Your student engaged in activities on day two of school to learn about their den, and start building relationships with others.  On Thursdays, we have our Den days - sometimes this is in small groups and on other days we will work across the campus in a group.  The idea is to create connectedness and belonging to our school - this school belongs to everyone and we all have to invest our best selves in it as citizens in order to build a culture where everyone is kind and everyone belongs. Ask your student about their den!  You student, if possible, should wear their den colors on Thursdays! 

    Painters - Red

    Catamounts - Blue

    Mountain Screamers - Green 

    Shadow Cats - Purple 

    Here is some news for this week: 

    Wednesday, Aug. 23:

    • Volleyball Parents' Meeting - Cafeteria 4:50 pm

    Thursday, Aug. 24: 

    • Band Parent Meeting-Cafeteria 6:30 pm

    Student Password Changes:

    As part of our beginning of year procedures, student password changes will take place as follows:

    5th -12th grade students:

    o Password changes will be forced for their computer accounts on August 11, 2023. Students will need to create a new password.

    o Please do not change their passwords before August 11th; passwords changed before August 11th will be forced to change again.

     

    All campus staff members will have access to tools to help students find and reset their new default password if needed.

    Student Emails Accounts Grades EE – 7th

     

    We continue to implement processes to improve and enhance our cybersecurity posture. As an added layer of protection for our students, student email accounts for those in grades EE through 7th will be restricted to communication within the PfISD domain. Student accounts will only be able to send and receive emails with the “pfisd.net” domain in the email address. Please know that PfISD takes cybersecurity seriously and we are working to improve the safety of our student and staff data.

    This means students cannot email their parents or receive email from their parents. Also FYI, students log into their Chrome books with their s# (not their email like last year).  This is due to adding ClassLinks.

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day. 

    Parking Lot Issues: 

    Please turn right out of the Park Crest parking lot.  By waiting for a left turn opportunity, a huge traffic jam is created. 

    Social Media and Cellphones/Other Technology

    Parents and guardians, like you, I am a parent who has children with cellphones.  Please check their cellphone to insure they are using it properly.  I need your support and your partnership in this matter.  Social Media threats often take place when students believe they are "kidding" or "joking".  All claims are viewed as serious and will be handled according to the Student Code of Conduct and the penal code.  We must help our students understand the power their cellphone holds and teach them how to use it properly.  Please visit with your student about these matters. 

    Thank you for your partnership.  Together, we can do this! 

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  • Principal's News -- August 13, 2023

    Posted by Laura Brown on 8/13/2023 11:00:00 PM

    Dear Puma Families,

    We are EXCITED to welcome our students on Tuesday. Our teachers have been working on their Den Spirit, their classrooms, and lessons! It is an extraordinary time of the year - a time for a new beginning, new adventures, new challenges, and new learning! Welcome Back!!!

    Events This Week:

     

    Tuesday, Aug 15:

    • First Day of School

    • Doors open at 7:50 am

    • Classes start at 8:20 am

    • School ends at 3:35 pm

    Wednesday, Aug 16: 

    • Student Spark Day
      • Students will review their Den knowledge and spirit -- The competition begins for who will win the DEN CUP!

    From Girls Athletics:

    Want some PUMA GEAR? Visit here to purchase items! https://parkcrestmsgirlsathletics2023.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

    This store is scheduled to close on 8-18-23 and no further orders will be accepted after the store closes.

    * All orders will be delivered to your student by your Coach!

    * Please note that NO refunds or exchanges will be available!

    Questions? Please contact Edithe.Christian@pfisd.net or Sarah.Woroszylo@pfisd.net 

    Shot Records:

    All incoming 7th graders will be required to have the following immunizations before they start school in August 2023.

    Students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE IN SCHOOL ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WITHOUT A CURRENT SHOT RECORD.

    The following vaccines are required for 7th graders:

    ~Meningococcal (MCV) – 1 dose is required( given on or after the 11th birthday)

    ~Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses are required

    ~Tdap – A booster dose IF it has been at least 5 years since the last dose.

    ~Hepatitis A – 2 doses are required

    If you have any questions, please contact your school health office at 512-594-2435.

    Thank you!

    Pflugerville ISD Health Services

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day.   

    First Day -- What do you need to know students and families? 

    1. How do I get to school?  Visit the  transportation site to find your pick up time, drop off time, and your bus number.  Please make certain your student knows how to get to school and how to get home. 

    2. All students will get their schedule on the first day of school.  Students will arrive to school and find their name on a list.  This list will direct them to their 7th period class.  Here they will get information and their schedule. 

    3. Lunch - Students may bring a lunch to school and microwaves are provided.  Students may also purchase a lunch or use their free and reduced status.  Free and Reduced status will expire in 30 days and familes will need to reapply. 

    4. It is okay to be nervous.  I promise that it is my 20th year, and I will be a bit nervous too.  Just ask for help when you need it!  We want your first day to be GREAT! 

    5. School Supplies - There is a list on the PCMS webpage; however; don't fret.  Just bring your backpack, some paper, a pencil and pen, and your lunch!  We will figure it out from there! 

    6. All 7th graders must have up to date immunizations!  If a student comes to school and is not up to date, we must contact the parent/guardian to pick up their student. 

    7. If your student has a class they do not like, we can try for a schedule change in a few days; however; I cannot guarantee that the change can be made.  The master schedule is like a puzzle, and sometimes, pieces don't fit together.  Give your classes and teachers a chance for a few days, then let's talk. 

    8. You've got this!  

     

    Happy almost first day of school!  

     

     

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  • Principal's News -- August 6, 2023

    Posted by Laura Brown on 8/6/2023 6:00:00 PM

    Dear Pumas, 

    We are just over a week away from the first day of school and we are EXCITED!  This past Friday, we met with our 6th grade students and had a wonderful time together.  Tomorrow, our faculty and staff returns from Summer Break to prepare for your child.  This is a very important part of the school year and we want to make sure you and your student are ready to begin and what you can expect.  I will do my best to capture these ideas here tonight and have prepared a Parent Handbook of sorts that will be posted on our campus website.  Please become acquainted to our campus site as we will communicate most items through this blog or the site. 

    Communication: 

    A message to you will be posted every week.  I try to post on Sunday evenings so that we all can prepare for the upcoming week.  The Principal's Blog is located on the campus website under About Us. You can visit it here: https://www.pfisd.net//site/Default.aspx?PageID=23

    On our campus website, you can find the email addresses for each of your student's teachers.  Please reach out to your student's teacher and introduce yourself and your student.   We are eager to get to know you as we assist one another to guide our students. 

    Park Crest Middle School Building Hours: 

    Our building opens at 7:50 am and all students (unless in an activity or tutorial) will be dismissed at 3:35 pm.  

    Parking, Drop Off, and Exiting the Parking Lot 

    Our parking lot is small an congested and safety is of upmost importance,  therefore, I am asking you to follow the requests below. 

    1. Enter the parking lot and go around the large circle -- do not cut through the middle of the loop. 

    2. There are ONLY 2 lanes.  Please do not create a 3rd.  We will ask you to move. 

    3. Only use the front lot for drop off and pick up.  The back lot is for buses. 

    4. Exit the front lot and turn RIGHT only.  This will allow for greater traffic flow.  

    IDs - Student and Parent 

    All students are required to wear their ID badge each day.  We will issue new badges during the first weeks of school.  In addition, if you come to the school to drop off an item, pick up your student, etc., we will require you to show an ID.  If this ID does not match the people in our student management system or you do not have an ID, you will be turned away.  We are committed to school safety and pairing our students with their correct adults. 

    Transporation Information: 

    It is imperative that your child knows how they get to school and get home.  Please review their transporation information with them.  Make sure they write down their bus number, have a plan to meet their ride, or have practiced the walking route home.  If your student is riding a bus, you may look up their bus route information here: https://www.pfisd.net/Transportation

    Breakfast and Lunch: 

    Breakfast is served in our cafeteria from 7:50 am till 8:15 am.  All students may eat breakfast free of charge.  Lunch is served midday and it costs money for all students who are not on the Free/Reduced lunch program.  All students who are on this program must reapply soon! We will be reaching out! For more information on this program, how to put money on your student's account, and lunch menus, visit this site: https://www.pfisd.net/foodservices 

    School Supplies: 

    Each grade level requests a list of supplies.  Your student may bring basic supplies and their Chrome book (charged) on the first day of school.  Each student is allowed to carry a backpack in the building and to each of their classes.  School supplies list is found here: https://www.pfisd.net/page/557

    Agendas: 

    Each student will be issued an agenda the first week of school.  Please ask them to go over it with you.  Please make certain they have entered their tutorial schedule and any other important dates and information.  This will assit us in communicating with you! 

    There is much to share, but I will leave this here for now.  If you have questions, you may direct them to the following people! 

    6th Grade Principal:  Pamela Bayer:  Pamela.Bayer@pfisd.net

    7th Grade Principal:  Christopher Stelly:  Christopher.Stelly@pfisd.net

    8th Grade Principal:  Richa Muhammad:  Richa.Muhammad@pfisd.net

    Counselors:  

    Kristina Cole (Alpha A-L):  Kristina.Cole@pfisd.net 

    Angel Martinez (Alfpha M-Z):  Angel.Martinez@pfisd.net 

     

    I am looking forward to meeting each of you this year!

     

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  • Principal's News -- July 30, 2024

    Posted by Laura Brown on 7/30/2023 8:15:00 PM

    Dear Puma Families, 

     

    The 2023-2024 school year is around the corner!  This week, we will welcome our new staff to the building and continue to prepare our classrooms for your children.  We are eager to meet them and are working tirelessly to make certain everything is ready for their return.  This Friday, we will meet our incoming 6th graders.  Please visit our campus website or the mailed postcard for more information.  If your student needs to attend the other session (morning or afternoon), please make the adjustment.  We are excited! 

    On the first day of school, your student will receive their schedule.  All students will find their name on the board or window near the entrance and report to the assigned classroom.  Here they will begin their day and receive any needed items.  If a student is out of date on their shots (7th graders), we will work with you to get them up to date so they can attend school.  If you have updated your shot records, please send them in.  If you have not, please do so prior to the first day of school.  See below for further instructions. 

    On the first day of school, it is important that your student be equipped with the following: 

    1. Basic school supplies 

    2. A backpack

    3. A sack lunch or money on their account (see below)

    4. Knowledge of their bus number -- both before and after school or any other travel arrangements 

    We are excited to kick of the 2023-2-24 school year and look forward to partnering with you! 

    Events This Week:

    Tuesday, Aug 1:

    • PFISD School Supply Distribution-The PFIELD 9 am - Noon

    Friday, Aug 4: 

    • 6th Grade Camp

      • Group 1:  Last Name A– L:  9 a.m.—11 a.m.
      • Group 2: Last Name M—Z:  1 p.m. — 3 p.m.

     

    Tuesday, Aug 15:

    • First Day of School

    • Doors open at 7:50 am

    • Classes start at 8:20 am

    • School Dismisses at 3:35 pm

     

    Shot Records:

    All incoming 7th graders will be required to have the following immunizations before they start school in August 2023. Students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PICK UP A SCHEDULE DURING REGISTRATION DAYS OR BE IN SCHOOL ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WITHOUT A CURRENT SHOT RECORD.

    The following vaccines are required for 7th graders:

    ~Meningococcal (MCV) – 1 dose is required( given on or after the 11th birthday)

    ~Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses are required

    ~Tdap – A booster dose IF it has been at least 5 years since the last dose.

    ~Hepatitis A – 2 doses are required

    If you have any questions, please contact your school health office at 512-594-2435.

    Thank you!

    Pflugerville ISD Health Services

    Food Deliveries Reminder:

    Due to security  adjustments, and to allow our front office staff the ability to focus on the main functions of their role and responsibilities, Park Crest Middle School school will not be accepting food deliveries for students from outside food delivery companies (for example DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.) or from food vendors (Papa John's Pizza for example) during the school day.   Our campus provides lunch options for students in our school cafeteria, or students may bring their lunch from home.  If your student forgets their lunch at home, they may obtain a lunch at the campus, or the student’s parent may drop off the lunch at the campus and we will do our best to get it to your student prior to their lunch time. Families who would like to qualify for a free or reduced lunch may do so by completing the appropriate form.  These forms can be accessed on our district website on our Food and Child Nutrition Services web page. If an outside food delivery company or food vendor comes to campus with a food delivery for a student, they will be turned away.  The campus will not be responsible for any of these food items.  Any concerns from students or parents regarding purchase costs and refunds need to be directed to the food delivery company or food vendor. Students who place food orders in violation of this regulation may receive disciplinary consequences.

     

    Have a Wonderful Week!

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