PCCS : Pioneer Update 3/4/22

Press release from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

03/04/2022 10:30 AM

Pioneer Update  3/4/22

Upcoming Dates:

March 7, 2022 No school for students-Professional Development Day

March 28-April 1, 2022 No school for students-Spring Break

April 13, 2022 PSAT Testing Day for 8th grade students

April 28, 2022 6th Grade Orientation Night

PSAT Testing:

On Wednesday April 13, 2022, all Pioneer 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT at Pioneer Middle School. We will be running an alternate schedule for the day and more details will be coming soon. If you have an 8th grade student, please make sure that you do not schedule any appointments or activities that would require them to miss school on April 13th.

Health & Safety Reminders:

This school year, we have a number of students who have significant asthma issues and/or sensitivities to fragrances/scents. In order to try to improve the environment for students at Pioneer, we are asking teachers, students and staff members not to bring cleaning products, deodorizers, or other personal care products into the school unless they are identified as fragrance free. Allergic and asthmatic patients, as well as those with other conditions, report that certain odors, even in the smallest amounts, can trigger an episode. If you could please support our efforts by encouraging your student not to bring scented or fragranced items to school, it would be greatly appreciated.

6th Grade Orientation Night:

If you have an incoming 6th grade student, we will be holding our annual 6th grade Orientation Night on Thursday, April 28th. This will be an in-person event and students will be split into two groups. Students from Isbister, Miller and Tonda Elementary schools will attend from 5:30-6:15 PM. Students from Workman Elementary will attend from 7:00-7:45 PM. We will share more details regarding this event as the date approaches.

Pioneer Swim Team Information (Open to 7th & 8th grade students):

Practice begins Monday, March 14th

Practice is from 3:30-4:45 at the Salem High School Pool

Physicals must be turned in to Mrs Fenner(A8) or the office prior to the first practice

Physicals must be dated 4/15/21 or later to be valid for this year

Sign up for the team by filling out this google form

Informational handouts will be available outside Mrs Fenner’s room (announcements will be made at Pioneer when handouts are available)

Pioneer Wrestling Team Information (Open to all students):

Practice begins Tuesday, March 8th

Practice will be from 3:15-5:15 PM

Physicals must be turned in to Mrs Fenner(A8) or the office prior to the first practice

Physicals must be dated 4/15/21 or later to be valid for this year

Informational handouts are available in the Main Office

If you have specific questions, please contact Coach Knop at kurtknop123@gmail.com

District Updates:

On Friday, February 25, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its requirements related to public transportation, including while riding school buses. The announcement is aligned with last week’s updated guidance for mask wearing in K-12 schools in areas with a low or medium COVID-19 Community Level.

As of this week, masks will no longer be required to be worn by students while riding on school buses. Students may continue wearing masks if they choose. Durham Transportation staff will be required to wear masks in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration’s mask mandate, which is in place until March 18, 2022. Masks are available on all buses for student and staff use.

Please discuss your masking decisions with your student(s).

Any current in-person students in grades K-12 interested in switching to the P-CCS Virtual Academy for the 2022/23 school year may do so at this time.  The enrollment window is now open and runs through March 9, at 11:59 p.m..  The commitment for VA is year long, there will be no changes during the year, and this will be the  only enrollment period for next school year.

Please click on the link below that applies to your student:

Learning Option Change Form; P-CEP 2022-23 school year

Grades 6-8 Middle School Virtual Academy Enrollment 2022/2023

Grades 1-5 Elementary School Virtual Academy Enrollment 2022/2023

If you are satisfied with your current learning option and do not intend to make a change for the 2022-23 school year, there is no need to complete the form. 

P-CCS Extended Day Summer registration begins on Monday, March 7.Registration is done on a first come, first serve basis as space allows. Wait lists will follow as enrollment fills up. This camp is for completed Y5s/K-8 grade students.  Class sizes will be limited to 15-20 students per room.  There will be limited field trips in 2022.  This year’s camp will be located at Bentley Elementary School.

Registration fees must be paid on-line during the on-line registration process in order to secure your summer camp spot. Registration fee is $85 first child, $80 for siblings. (includes T-shirt fee)  Registration fees are nonrefundable.$220 per week 1st child, $198 per week each additional child. The first day of camp is June  21, 2022 and the last day is August 19, 2022.  Camp is offered for 9 weeks during the summer. 

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  3/4/22

Upcoming Dates:

March 7, 2022 No school for students-Professional Development Day

March 28-April 1, 2022 No school for students-Spring Break

April 13, 2022 PSAT Testing Day for 8th grade students

April 28, 2022 6th Grade Orientation Night

PSAT Testing:

On Wednesday April 13, 2022, all Pioneer 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT at Pioneer Middle School. We will be running an alternate schedule for the day and more details will be coming soon. If you have an 8th grade student, please make sure that you do not schedule any appointments or activities that would require them to miss school on April 13th.

Health & Safety Reminders:

This school year, we have a number of students who have significant asthma issues and/or sensitivities to fragrances/scents. In order to try to improve the environment for students at Pioneer, we are asking teachers, students and staff members not to bring cleaning products, deodorizers, or other personal care products into the school unless they are identified as fragrance free. Allergic and asthmatic patients, as well as those with other conditions, report that certain odors, even in the smallest amounts, can trigger an episode. If you could please support our efforts by encouraging your student not to bring scented or fragranced items to school, it would be greatly appreciated.

6th Grade Orientation Night:

If you have an incoming 6th grade student, we will be holding our annual 6th grade Orientation Night on Thursday, April 28th. This will be an in-person event and students will be split into two groups. Students from Isbister, Miller and Tonda Elementary schools will attend from 5:30-6:15 PM. Students from Workman Elementary will attend from 7:00-7:45 PM. We will share more details regarding this event as the date approaches.

Pioneer Swim Team Information (Open to 7th & 8th grade students):

Practice begins Monday, March 14th

Practice is from 3:30-4:45 at the Salem High School Pool

Physicals must be turned in to Mrs Fenner(A8) or the office prior to the first practice

Physicals must be dated 4/15/21 or later to be valid for this year

Sign up for the team by filling out this google form

Informational handouts will be available outside Mrs Fenner’s room (announcements will be made at Pioneer when handouts are available)

Pioneer Wrestling Team Information (Open to all students):

Practice begins Tuesday, March 8th

Practice will be from 3:15-5:15 PM

Physicals must be turned in to Mrs Fenner(A8) or the office prior to the first practice

Physicals must be dated 4/15/21 or later to be valid for this year

Informational handouts are available in the Main Office

If you have specific questions, please contact Coach Knop at kurtknop123@gmail.com

District Updates:

On Friday, February 25, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its requirements related to public transportation, including while riding school buses. The announcement is aligned with last week’s updated guidance for mask wearing in K-12 schools in areas with a low or medium COVID-19 Community Level.

As of this week, masks will no longer be required to be worn by students while riding on school buses. Students may continue wearing masks if they choose. Durham Transportation staff will be required to wear masks in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration’s mask mandate, which is in place until March 18, 2022. Masks are available on all buses for student and staff use.

Please discuss your masking decisions with your student(s).

Any current in-person students in grades K-12 interested in switching to the P-CCS Virtual Academy for the 2022/23 school year may do so at this time.  The enrollment window is now open and runs through March 9, at 11:59 p.m..  The commitment for VA is year long, there will be no changes during the year, and this will be the  only enrollment period for next school year.

Please click on the link below that applies to your student:

Learning Option Change Form; P-CEP 2022-23 school year

Grades 6-8 Middle School Virtual Academy Enrollment 2022/2023

Grades 1-5 Elementary School Virtual Academy Enrollment 2022/2023

If you are satisfied with your current learning option and do not intend to make a change for the 2022-23 school year, there is no need to complete the form. 

P-CCS Extended Day Summer registration begins on Monday, March 7.Registration is done on a first come, first serve basis as space allows. Wait lists will follow as enrollment fills up. This camp is for completed Y5s/K-8 grade students.  Class sizes will be limited to 15-20 students per room.  There will be limited field trips in 2022.  This year’s camp will be located at Bentley Elementary School.

Registration fees must be paid on-line during the on-line registration process in order to secure your summer camp spot. Registration fee is $85 first child, $80 for siblings. (includes T-shirt fee)  Registration fees are nonrefundable.$220 per week 1st child, $198 per week each additional child. The first day of camp is June  21, 2022 and the last day is August 19, 2022.  Camp is offered for 9 weeks during the summer. 

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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