Page County Middle School

Page County Middle School scheduling registration forms will be mailed home with report cards on Friday, May 29, 2020 for upcoming 7th and 8th graders. Students will also receive a link to their student Google email to complete the form online. The registration form or the online form must be returned by June 12, 2020. If you are able to complete the form online, there is no need to return the paper form by mail. Upcoming 6th graders will receive an informational letter along with their final report card.

The regularly scheduled school board meeting for May 27, 2020, has been changed to 5 p.m. Closed Session, and Open Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Page County School Board Office.

PCMS will hold pick-up days for students to come by and get their yearbooks. This will be a drive-through event for parents, guardians and students. PCMS staff will be set-up at the main entrance to give out yearbooks. The pick-up schedule is as follows. 6th graders may pick up yearbooks from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1st. 7th graders may pick up yearbooks from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd. 8th graders may pick up yearbooks from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd. All 8th grade students are asked to come by the school for a special treat and send-off from teachers on June 3rd between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. If you have questions or need to arrange another pick-up time, please call the school and leave a message.

For those wishing to join the regularly scheduled school board meeting this evening, please use the information below to log in to the Zoom meeting. Please share. Topic: PCPS School Board Mtg. 5-11-20 Time: May 11, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75093463585?pwd=ZUYrcXZXM2FwaTBqVTB1NWxlUkg3UT09 Meeting ID: 750 9346 3585 Password: 3Atpjg

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Dear Class of 2020 Students & Families, Yesterday, Page County Public Schools released information regarding plans for a virtual celebration in an effort to honor this year’s graduating class. This celebration was designed to be something extra for the Class of 2020, not in place of a traditional in-person graduation. On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, division officials participated in a conference call with State Superintendent of Education Dr. James Lane and Secretary of Education Qarni regarding commencement exercises. During this meeting, school divisions were told to use caution if they were planning for traditional in-person graduation ceremonies because it was highly unlikely that the Governor will be allowing for such large gatherings in the near future. School divisions were encouraged to model procedures used by Louisa County. In an effort to follow all the safety protocols for physical distancing during the filming, students and guests were limited to 5 (graduate & 4 guests) because 4 other school personnel and the videographer will also be present in the gymnasium (maximum is 10). Both high schools have been in touch with Jostens to try and ensure every student's graduation regalia will be available at the time of filming. The filming of the virtual celebration was scheduled for next week in order to be completed in time for students to share with their families on the original graduation date. This video will include other graduation components and special recognition. Seniors will be receiving a survey this week to seek their feedback regarding future graduation possibilities. Page County Public Schools is still prepared to conduct an in-person graduation ceremony once we are allowed to do so - whenever that may be. Again, our intention with the virtual celebration was to provide an additional way to recognize our Seniors. We hope the video serves as a memento. Additionally, each high school has purchased yard signs, hosted “Be the Light” nights, and has been posting senior spotlights on all social media platforms. It has been and will continue to be our goal to give the Seniors the recognition they deserve for their hard work over the past thirteen years.

Page County Public Schools would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our hard-working, dedicated teachers. Since we are not able to be in school this year, we'd like to encourage you and your child to participate in our own little "Thank You" recognition for our division. Sometime this week, have your child write a note or make a card/poster, take a picture and post it in the comments. So that everyone sees the participation, please submit the pictures in the comments on the Page County Public Schools Facebook Page for all of us to enjoy. Please share.

IN HONOR OF TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK HERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD TO THANK A TEACHER: Please follow the instructions below if your child wishes to participate. For the fifth year, the Virginia Lottery is encouraging students, parents and the general public to send thank you notes to Virginia's deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 – 8. Your favorite teacher could win a Virginia vacation and prizes for your school! Make your favorite teacher smile with a digital thank-you note featuring custom artwork by the three student art contest winners. https://thankateacherva.com/

If ever there was a group that deserved recognition, especially during this time, it's our cafeteria and Nutritional Services staff. To Jennie Jeffries, her assistant Kate Comer, and to all of PCPS Nutritional Services staff (and to the volunteers who have assisted), we applaud you for your hard work everyday, and especially since the end of March when your dedication to the students and community of Page County was never more obvious. YOU are the true Lunch Heroes! Today, we celebrate you!

Community Coalitions of Virginia is partnering with MADD to host a virtual underage drinking town hall on Thursday April 30th. Please see the attached agenda and login information for the town hall.

A Message to Our Page County Public Schools Community: A new program will allow PCPS students who are qualified to receive free or reduced price meals to also be eligible for additional assistance through a pandemic EBT program. We do not have all of the specifics or timeline yet, but this project will be in addition to the free meal delivery for all children 18 and under that is already occurring. If your child was already approved for free or reduced price meals, you do not have to do anything. If you were not already qualified for free/reduced price meals, families can still apply online at www.lunchapplication.com or can request a paper application by calling the Central Office (540) 743-6533 ext. 2816 or by e-mailing vjeffries@pagecounty.k12.va.us. If a family was denied free/reduced price meals earlier in the school year, but there has been a change in the household income, the number of people living in the household, or someone in the household is now receiving SNAP or TANF benefits, you may reapply. Those families who have a new address (which has not been previously reported to the school), should contact their home school to make sure it is updated. Please contact the Nutritional Services Office (540) 743-6533 with any questions. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Thank you, and please share.

Announcement: Anyone wishing to join tonight's regularly scheduled school board meeting remotely, please use the following information: Topic: PCPS School Board Mtg. 4-27-20 Time: Apr 27, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73816160477?pwd=cjVveXhDWmprbUk0ZEQ4OWRYNHBWQT09 Meeting ID: 738 1616 0477 Password: 1XAUxw

Join us in recognizing our senior athletes across the county. Please share.

Page County Public Schools is now accepting registration for Kindergarten. There are several options for families. Option #1: Parent/Guardian may utilize the Google link (https://forms.gle/F2SKFQEj6W25dGsc8) to submit basic demographic information and schedule a phone interview to finalize the application. Option #2: Parent/Guardian may download, print, and complete the application (Go to pagek12.org/ Menu/ Documents/Kindergarten Registration Materials). Drop the completed registration form off at the Central Office (735 West Main Street Luray, VA 22835) or their home school. Option #3: Call their home school and complete the application over the phone with a staff member. Springfield Elementary School - 540-743-3750 Luray Elementary School - 540-743-4078 Stanley Elementary School - 540-778-2612 Shenandoah Elementary School - 540-652-8621 The student academic screening portion of the application process is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of June 22, 2020. During these appointments, all additional documentation will be completed and verified. The student school entrance health form must be completed prior to the student starting the 2020-21 school year. If you have any questions, please contact your child's home school at the numbers listed above. Please share.

Page County Public Schools is now accepting applications for preschool. There are several options for families to apply. Option #1: Parent/Guardian may utilize the Google link (https://forms.gle/iyBJw32tN5kXVGFa8) to submit basic demographic information and schedule a phone interview to finalize the application. Option #2: Parent/Guardian may download, print, complete the application (To print: go to pagek12.org, click Menu/ then Documents/ then go to the Preschool folder). Drop the completed application off at Central Office (735 West Main Street Luray, VA, 22835) or their home school. Option #3: Call the Central Office at 540-743-6533 and complete the application over the phone with a staff member. As applications are received, Central Office staff will be scheduling individual appointments with parent/guardian, adhering to social distancing guidelines, to verify in-person proof of residency, student birth certificate, and income (pay stub, W-2, or current year's income tax information). During this in-person appointment, any needed additional documentation will be finalized and completed. The student academic screening portion of the application process is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of June 15, 2020. These times will be announced at a later date. The student school entrance health form must be completed prior to the student starting the 2020-21 school year. If you have any questions, please call (540)-743-6533 or email chopkins@pagecounty.k12.va.us. Please share.

See the attached press releases regarding changes and additions to the meal delivery program.

Attention Families: Beginning Friday, April 17, 2020, those families receiving meals will receive multiple days worth of meals during each delivery. Deliveries will now be made on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Friday deliveries will now also include meals for the weekend. Meals are for any child in Page County who is 18 and under, there are no financial qualifications. The child does NOT need to be enrolled in Page County Public Schools. It is not too late to sign up to request meals, call or text 540-860-0848, or complete the form on the PCPS website, pagek12.org COVID-19 page. Thank you.

Here is the link to register for the Positive Coach Alliance online class. https://positivecoach.org/course-sign-up?fbclid=IwAR1GGsQy_k5pv4t_7kuq1Lr4lQ6vnRNSfG-HD459xuWrgHHVt3OD7Ye2cw4

For Interested Student-Athletes Ages 12-18: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a- national nonprofit that partners with schools and youth sport organizations across the country to help administrators enhance and maintain a positive, character-building culture for student-athletes. PCA has decided to offer our Athlete online course for FREE until April 30th. If any student-athletes are interested in taking the course, have their parents register them. Click here to learn more. (Please note that this course is intended for athletes from 12 - 18 years-old. As long as an athlete is registered by April 30th, they will have access to the course for 10 months.) Also, PCA has put together some resources for how to help athletes, coaches, parents, and administrators dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on our "Ask PCA" blog: - Dealing with Disappointment During Coronavirus Cancellations, Postponements - Coronavirus: A Real Teaching Moment for PCA Coaches - Leading Through Crisis: Concepts, Behaviors and What Youth Sports Leaders Can Learn from the NBA