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Dear Parents:

Please find a link to a the Technology Acceptable Use Policy. All students in the district are required to accept, sign and abide by the policy in order to use the technological resources offered by the Port Chester Rye Union Free School District. We are currently in the process of asking all our students to sign the policy.

 
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January 2010


Dear Parents/Guardians:

Our second Parent-Teacher Conferences is by invitation only and will be held for parents whose presence has been requested by the teachers (those parents will be receiving a letter under separate cover). Since Parent-Teacher Conferences will begin at 12:30 p.m., an early dismissal of students is necessary. Therefore, on Thursday, February 11, 2010 grades 6, 7, and 8 will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Regular dismissal practices will be followed (bus transportation, etc.). No lunch will be served.

Your attention and cooperation will be appreciated. You know that you may contact your child’s counselor or team at any time via the telephone or email. Another Parent/Teacher conference will be held on April 29, 2010!

Sincerely,



Carmen J. Macchia

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL IS COLLECTING PLASTIC LIDS FROM BOTTLES,BUTTER TUBS, LAUNDRY BOTTLES, COFFEE CANS, ETC... TO USE FOR A STUDIO ART PROJECT SIMILAR TO THE ONE SEEN IN THIS PHOTO. PLEASE SEND YOUR CAPS TO MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND SEE THEM RECYCLED INTO A BEAUTIFUL WALL MURAL.
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Port Chester Middle School
 
Favorite Latin American Recipes
Cook Book

As part the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, we are in the process of creating an electronic cookbook titled, The Port Chester Middle School Favorite Latin American Recipes Cookbook.  This cookbook will be on-line on the PCMS Website and will be updated regularly (recipes added as they are submitted). We encourage all to share their favorite culinary delights. Recipes can be submitted to nramos@porchesterschools.org or in a hard copy to the Port Chester Middle School Main Office. We would like everyone in the PCMS community to contribute and enjoy this cookbook.

Last updated: 10/20/2009
 
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21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Ilse Velez, Program Director (914) 934-2921

Dear Parent or Guardian:
Please keep this schedule in a visible area to know when you have to attend activities and whether your child has activities or not. Remember, the week when the students are taking the E.L.A. and Math State Test, there will be no after school.

Beginning of Program
Monday, September 21, 2009

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ORIENTATION
Thursday, September 17, 2009-6:00 PM Dining Room B

There will be no After School Program on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 6
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
Tuesday, December 1
Tuesday, January 5
Tuesday, February 2
Thursday, February 11
Tuesday, March 2
Tuesday, April 6
Thursday, April 29
Tuesday, May 4

Family Celebrations (5:30 7:00 PM)
Thursday, December 17, 2009-Holiday Celebration (End of 1st Session)

Thursday, April 15, 2010-Multicultural Celebration

Parent Workshops (6:00 8:00 PM)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009-Do's and Don'ts of Internet Surfing

Tuesday, November 10, 2009-Tips to Help Your Child to be a Successful Student

Tuesday, January 13, 2010-Tips an Effective Teacher/Parent Communication

Tuesday, February 10, 2010-Communication & Discipline with your Pre- adolescent (High School)

Tuesday, March 23, 2010-Transition to High School and Living in Two Cultures

End of Program
Wednesday, May 20, 2010

** No after school when there are Parent/Teacher conferences scheduled or early dismissals.
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District News

NOTE: Board of Education Meeting date and location have been changed.  The next Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Edison School.  See the calendar for the meeting agenda.

Check out the new Making Connections...with Parents and Families to Increase Student Achievement Newsletter.  You'll find it in the Parents/Students section of our District web site under "Wellness Newsletters."

Families, Money and Habits - Navigating the New Normal and How Not to be Your Child's ATM is the subject of the next Heard in Rye lecture.  Nathan Dungan, author and founder of an organization that helps youth and adults achieve "financial sanity", will speak about setting financial boundaries and fostering healthy financial habits in children and teens.
February 11th - 7:30 pm
Rye High School Performing Arts Center
Admission is free.  No reservations required.
For more information and directions, go to www.heardinrye.org

Healthy Steps
On 1/20, Port Chester Middle School hosted Michelle Paige Paterson, wife of NY Gov. Paterson, to promote Healthy Steps to Albany: First Lady's Challenge.  Starting in March, PCMS students will try to earn the most steps of all participating schools in the state - and increase their physical activity and consumption of healthful foods. 

Here you will find health resources for families, including information on influenza, BMI and head lice.

Wednesday, February 10
PCMS After School Program Parent Workshop
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, February 11
PCMS EARLY DISMISSAL
11:30 AM
Parent Teachers Conferences
No After School Program
Monday, February 15
Winter Recess
Tuesday, February 16
Winter Recess

From the Principal

   Our outstanding faculty and staff, supportive parents and dedicated students help to foster a solid educational and emotional environment in which learning and the personal growth of each student are given the highest priority. The accomplishments of our students in the classroom, on standardized tests, and in a wide range of activities are the main source of excellence for students and staff.
   Port Chester Middle School, "A Blue Ribbon School", has a long-standing tradition of excellence. The faculty and staff are committed to continuous improvement and to building upon that excellence. The continual support of the Board of Education, Central Administration and the Parent Teacher Association has inspired our students and staff to work to their greatest capacity to fulfill our mission. "Success for Every Student".
    I would like to remind our students that they must learn to take personal responsibility for their own success.  I encourage each student to participate in after school activities and to seek advice from teachers, their counselor or their principals whenever there is a need.  When students show pride in their school, when they get involved, and when they study hard, their years in middle school will be a great success.

Weather

Today, 2/9/2010
High: 34 Low: 27
Slight chance snow
23% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 2/10/2010
High: 33 Low: 26
Snow likely
62% chance of precipitation.