PCCS : Pioneer Update 1/14/22

Press release from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

01/14/2022 9:30 AM

Pioneer Update 1/14/22

Upcoming Dates:

January 17, 2022 No School-MLK Day

January 27, 2022 ½ Day (11:30 AM dismissal)

January 28, 2022 ½ Day (11:30 AM dismissal) & End of the 1st Semester

January 31, 2022 Start of 2nd Semester

February 18, 2022 No school for students-Professional Development Day

February 21, 2022 No school for students-Mid Winter Break

Student Illness:

Between Covid, the Flu, and other viruses going around this time of the year, we are asking that if your student is experiencing symptoms, please keep them home. The easiest way to prevent these illnesses from spreading in school is if students stay home if they aren’t feeling well. If your student tests positive for an illness, please make sure to call or email the Pioneer Main Office staff as soon as possible.

Attention Families of Students Enrolled in 7th-Grade CMP3 and Accelerated Math 7/8:

P-CCS offers differentiated math courses for students as they enter 8th grade.  To ensure students are placed in courses to help them thrive and be successful math students a series of tests are given in the spring. 

As a result, all students in 7th-grade CMP 3 math and Accelerated Math 7/8 will complete the assessments listed below.  (Note: Students currently enrolled in Accelerated math 6/7 are NOT eligible to test).

• Math NWEA: January 31 - February 25

• High School Diagnostic: March 1-3

• IOWA Assessment: March 22-24

• Makeup sessions will be scheduled by classroom teachers

Data from all assessments are compiled and reviewed by administrators in April.  Families will be notified by the building principal if their student qualified for an advanced math class around May 16, 2022.

Students with a qualifying composite score will be placed in Advanced Algebra for the 2022-23 school year.  Students who do not qualify will be placed in the next grade-level math course. 

Partner in your student’s success,

Cathie Williams

Curriculum Coordinator of Mathematics, catherine.williams@pccsk12.com 

Girls Basketball Tryouts:

On January 13, 2022, there was an informational meeting during homeroom in the cafeteria with students. In order to try out for the team, students will need to have a physical on file with the office dated after April 15, 2021. Physical forms can be turned into the office or to Mrs. Fenner in Room A8. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Blaylock at Nancy.Blaylock@pccsk12.com

January 20, 2022, Day 1 of tryouts 3:15-5:15 PM

No workouts allowed on Jan 21.

January 24, 2022, Day 2 of tryouts 4:30-6:00 PM   Cuts possible on this day

January 25, 2022, Day 3 of tryouts 4:30-6:00 PM   Cuts possible on this day

Practice will be everyday Monday through Friday after school with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bus transportation to games will be provided. Due to Covid restrictions, only two family members will be able to attend each game. 

District Updates:

Last month, P-CCS published a letter that outlined changes to our bus services that will impact most families that utilize transportation. We began implementing this new bus schedule this week, so it is important for families to continue to review the new schedule and check the P-CCS website daily for adjustments.  Please take a moment to review this important communication

Please note that this is a fluid process that is subject to change based on the number of healthy drivers that report to work each day. COVID-19 infections and close contacts have had an impact on this schedule. These changes, however, should provide a more predictable transportation program for our students and families for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year.

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools produces a weekly podcast with all the important district information for students, staff and families.  You can view the latest LPT in 3 podcast on the district’s official YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBLPrc4Mv26ZjcwupviqChIK0p7xEWp-

Pioneer Update 1/14/22

Upcoming Dates:

January 17, 2022 No School-MLK Day

January 27, 2022 ½ Day (11:30 AM dismissal)

January 28, 2022 ½ Day (11:30 AM dismissal) & End of the 1st Semester

January 31, 2022 Start of 2nd Semester

February 18, 2022 No school for students-Professional Development Day

February 21, 2022 No school for students-Mid Winter Break

Student Illness:

Between Covid, the Flu, and other viruses going around this time of the year, we are asking that if your student is experiencing symptoms, please keep them home. The easiest way to prevent these illnesses from spreading in school is if students stay home if they aren’t feeling well. If your student tests positive for an illness, please make sure to call or email the Pioneer Main Office staff as soon as possible.

Attention Families of Students Enrolled in 7th-Grade CMP3 and Accelerated Math 7/8:

P-CCS offers differentiated math courses for students as they enter 8th grade.  To ensure students are placed in courses to help them thrive and be successful math students a series of tests are given in the spring. 

As a result, all students in 7th-grade CMP 3 math and Accelerated Math 7/8 will complete the assessments listed below.  (Note: Students currently enrolled in Accelerated math 6/7 are NOT eligible to test).

• Math NWEA: January 31 - February 25

• High School Diagnostic: March 1-3

• IOWA Assessment: March 22-24

Data from all assessments are compiled and reviewed by administrators in April.  Families will be notified by the building principal if their student qualified for an advanced math class around May 16, 2022.

Students with a qualifying composite score will be placed in Advanced Algebra for the 2022-23 school year.  Students who do not qualify will be placed in the next grade-level math course. 

Partner in your student’s success,

Cathie Williams

Curriculum Coordinator of Mathematics, catherine.williams@pccsk12.com 

Girls Basketball Tryouts:

On January 13, 2022, there was an informational meeting during homeroom in the cafeteria with students. In order to try out for the team, students will need to have a physical on file with the office dated after April 15, 2021. Physical forms can be turned into the office or to Mrs. Fenner in Room A8. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Blaylock at Nancy.Blaylock@pccsk12.com

January 20, 2022, Day 1 of tryouts 3:15-5:15 PM

No workouts allowed on Jan 21.

January 24, 2022, Day 2 of tryouts 4:30-6:00 PM   Cuts possible on this day

January 25, 2022, Day 3 of tryouts 4:30-6:00 PM   Cuts possible on this day

Practice will be everyday Monday through Friday after school with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bus transportation to games will be provided. Due to Covid restrictions, only two family members will be able to attend each game. 

District Updates:

Last month, P-CCS published a letter that outlined changes to our bus services that will impact most families that utilize transportation. We began implementing this new bus schedule this week, so it is important for families to continue to review the new schedule and check the P-CCS website daily for adjustments.  Please take a moment to review this important communication

Please note that this is a fluid process that is subject to change based on the number of healthy drivers that report to work each day. COVID-19 infections and close contacts have had an impact on this schedule. These changes, however, should provide a more predictable transportation program for our students and families for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year.

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools produces a weekly podcast with all the important district information for students, staff and families.  You can view the latest LPT in 3 podcast on the district’s official YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBLPrc4Mv26ZjcwupviqChIK0p7xEWp-

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