May 31, 2024 Panther Update

Thank you to all our Career Day speakers! Our students and teachers enjoyed it very much. We also appreciate the positive feedback from everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

• Julia Hays - Granite Construction
• Jessica Bonds - 911 Dispatcher
• Joseph Decker - Sheriff Deputy
• Russ Clarke - Contractor
• Cindy Burreson - CEO Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
• Ezekiel Bonillas - Professor of Entrepreneurship
• Jessica Vasquez - School Counselor
• Alex Ramirez - The Camp Transformation Center Owner/Trainer
• Jessica Boisture - Executive Chef Trailblazers Stadium
• Barry Stockhamer - VP Marketing, Dodgers
• Sallie Fraser - Principal (retired)
• Bree Fujio - District Attorney
• Kristi Hester - Judge
• Willie Alexander - Civil Engineer/ Businessman
• John Barnwell - Hospital Staff
• Sam Trussell - Law Professor
• Angelica Daniel - Probation Officer
• Kara Wahlin - MFLT, Art Therapy
• Alfredo Ruiz - School Counselor
• Jimi Fitzgerald - Cryptocurrency
• Dina Possidon - Teacher/School Counselor
• Sean McKenzie - Game Developer
• Enrique Gutierrez - COD Welding Program
• Jason Bruecks - Hiking Program/ After School Programs
• Leila McCauley -Psychotherapist
• Patrick O'Dowd - Executive Director/ General Manager Salton Sea Authority
• Shawn Rost - Bank Executive (retired)
• Jessica Enders - Education Admin
• Daaren Yester - General Contractor/Owner
• Jason Organ - Fusion Fitness
• Andrew McCauley - Online Marketing
• Geoff Bloom - Sports Radio Host

We were delighted to honor our incredible volunteers with an appreciation breakfast. Their tireless dedication to our school and Panthers enriches and enlivens our school environment. THANK YOU!

We would like to recognize Chandra Agostini for her six years of dedicated service on the PDCMS PTO and PDCMS Foundation. She truly made a difference. We will miss her!

The Mayorga family shared this remarkable accomplishment of their Panther.

"As a family, We are thrilled that Mathias won the local round of Drive, Chip & Putt! He also, qualified for the regional round in San Diego to be played on August 10th. The national final of this tournament is played in Augusta during the same week as the Masters. Mathias is part of the First Tee Coachella Valley Team."

Good Luck, Mathias, on the regional round. We are so proud!

50 of our 8th-grade Panthers from Art and Humanities Classes enjoyed a fieldtrip to the Palm Springs Museum where they enjoyed the Western Art Exhibit and other art exhibits. The docents were impressed with our Panthers zest for knowledge and exemplary behavior. Thank you Ms. Jarden and Mrs. Eby for chaperoning this event!

Our Panthers welcomed PDHS college-bound athletes and former PDCMS Panther and former NFL player, James Dockery, to celebrate a great year! A big Shout-out to Mr. Clark for leading our 6th-grade Fuel It Up students and to Mrs. Davis-Kirchhevel for leading the Fuel Up Program!

• PDCMS Students are required to wear their ID, lanyard, and school uniform daily.

• Please review students’ planners and grades weekly.

• Cell phones must be turned off and remain in backpacks until school is over.

• Always follow the drop-off and pick-up procedures and drive slowly to keep all pedestrians safe.

• Common Sense Media provides important information for parents regarding technology and social media.

• Consider donating to support year-end 8th-grade activities to celebrate their years at PDCMS!
  

Please remember to ask your student if they have any outstanding library fines or replacement ID fees. As we get close to the end of the year, we ask that every student bring their account current. PDCMS provides community service and payment plans as options. Please email Renee McDaniel at renee.mcdaniel@desertsands.us

• June 3rd - ELAC Celebration 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• June 4 - 8th Grade Knotts Berry Farm Field Trip
• June 5 - Last day of School **MINIMUM DAY** release time 12:17 pm
• June 12 - Governing Council Meeting (A) 23/24 Members 3:30 pm Room 126 or Zoom
• June 12 - Governing Council Meeting (B) 24/25 Members. This meeting will immediately follow the meeting that starts at 3:30 pm

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