Together Everyone Achieves More!

Dear PMS Families,

Our parent volunteers were in again this week and it was great again! We had support on Monday and Friday and would like to continue to build the program with your help! The vision is simple, increased parent involvement, positive influence on all middle school students, support PMS administrators, teachers, and staff, and last but not least, enhanced safety! A HUGE thank you to all who came out this week and for Ashley Conlon who has spearheaded and taken the lead! Any interested volunteers may contact Ashley Conlon at arainey09@gmail.com for more information and next steps!

This week is a four day week as tomorrow is a student holiday. Tuesday will be even, Wednesday will be odd, Thursday will be even, and Friday will be odd.

Thank you for all you are doing to support PMS teachers and staff!

Warm Regards,

Courtney Jarman (Swartz)

courtney.jarman@powhatan.k12.va.us

Principal

• September 25th: Professional development day for teachers and a holiday for students.
• September 28th: Band spirit night from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Chick-fil-a in Westchester Commons.
• October 26th and 27th: Fall picture day! Pictures will be taken during PE classes.
• December 7th: Fall picture make-up date.

On Monday, October 2nd, Powhatan County Public Schools and the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office are hosting a School Safety workshop for PCPS parents and families. Topics will include safety at PCPS schools, student discipline, and social media/online safety. Please plan to join us at the Pocahontas Landmark Center on October 2nd from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Please click on the document below for information about this training through school counseling at PMS.

Powhatan Middle T·E·A·M t-shirts are now on sale!!! T-shirts are $13.00 and are on sale through October 15. Click Here to see the “T·E·A·M” design. Shirts can be purchased online through School Cash Online.

Our student leadership group is hosting our first dance of the year on Friday, October 6th! 6th grade students will stay after school, and the dance will end at 4:30 P.M. The 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 5:30-7:30 P.M. You may dress in whatever you are most comfortable in as long as it meets the dress code in the Students' Rights and Responsibilities.

Parents, please considering helping the SLG during the event. Please click on the links below for ways to help!

Sign Up Genius Parent Chaperones Grade 6 Dance

Sign Up Genius Parent Chaperones Grade 7 & 8 Dance

Permission forms will go home the week of the dance but are also linked below. Please contact Lynn Stephens or Matt Morin if you have any questions!

6th Grade:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/191SesvuyTBcg4bfd44v4xmilY-VYSsVy83jIO4x44UQ/edit

7th Grade:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dBNVlF04tJpQd9bRoigCEc-HI9VcTkZ-RsYqWY834PE/edit

Parents, we need your help! In today's environment, it has become increasingly important for us to be vigilant about our children's well-being, which includes addressing the issue of vaping.

Vaping has become a serious concern, and it's crucial that we remain proactive in ensuring our student's safety. While we always encourage open communication and trust with our children, there may be times when we, as parents, need to search their belongings for their own good. Please note that vapes come in many shapes, sizes and can look like an ordinary object; for example, a highlighter which can be very hard to spot.

PMS is being as proactive as possible with vape detectors in the bathrooms as well as teachers in the hallway and outside of bathrooms during their duty. We respond immediately when detectors go off or a teacher has a concern; however, many times students flush the vape. In an effort to protect our students and guide them toward making healthy choices, we'd appreciate your support with this at home. Lastly, it is important to know that if a student is found with a vape, in Powhatan County, the student is charged. Thank you for your continued support with this very serious matter.

Week of September 4th:

• Ms. Acampora, Mr. Fields, and Mr. Mead will be in health.
• Ms. Henderson, Mr. Miles, Ms. Lazaro, and Mr. Allanson will be in PE.

Please click below for an update from Mr. Richardson and band!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z6Fck0yiklXxzkoFaOUvhPzPy_iStdNTGhYCtSoZGts/edit

When visiting or picking up your child during the school day, please bring a photo ID, ring the doorbell to the right, identify yourself, and state the reason for visiting the building. In preparation for dismissal, all early dismissal must be before 2:00 unless extenuating circumstances. Please give additional time for your child to be called down for dismissal. Parents do not need to escort their child into the building when arriving late to school. The student should ring the doorbell and enter the building. The student can check themselves in at the attendance office to get a pass to go to class.

Per transportation, students are not allowed to ride another bus home with another student.

• Wish your favorite student a very Happy Birthday on our Powhatan Middle School Marquee!!! For $10, we will run a message for 1 week (24/7).

The message will read: Happy (age) Birthday, (student’s first name)!!

Complete this form and submit payment through School Cash Online.

Note: Please submit Requests & Payments by the dates listed below

All September Birthdays due by September 8

October Birthdays due by September 16

November Birthdays due by October 21

December Birthdays due by November 18

Start collecting your can tabs! Information will be forthcoming!

2023 Powhatan Middle Dodgeball Tournament

Get ready to DIVE, DUCK & DODGE in our schoolwide dodgeball tournament!

Form a team of 6-8 people and REGISTER HERE with a team name. Powhatan Middle School Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff are all invited to play! Come in themed uniforms, athletic shoes, and ready to play!

When? Tuesday, October 3rd, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Where? Powhatan Middle School Gym

Cost? $5 per person to PLAY or WATCH; cash or card at the door

Team spots are limited - Don't wait to register!

DODGEBALL CONCESSION VOLUNTEER:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094AA5AF2CA6FF2-44487750-dodgeball

PTO would love your help! Below are the upcoming events for September & October with a sign up genius link for each. We appreciate as much or little as you'd like to contribute- it all helps!

If it's more convenient for you, you can always donate $ directly to our hospitality fund for these events by clicking here

Upcoming Event Opportunities:

October 18: FALL TEACHER TREAT DAY! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094AA5AF2CA6FF2-fall

PTO MEMBERSHIP FORM

POWHATAN MIDDLE PTO FACEBOOK PAGE

POWHATAN MIDDLE PTO INSTAGRAM PROFILE

SPIRITWEAR FUNDRAISER SALE

Please see the flyer below for more information.

Please click the flyer below for more information

Please click the flyer below for more information!

Click on the attachment below for more information!