Colts Caring Community
August 28, 2020
WELCOME TO PARKWAY CENTRAL MIDDLE - LETTER FROM DR. LORENZ
Welcome to Parkway Central Middle School! It is an honor to start my first year as Principal here at PCMS. I have had the privilege of being an assistant principal in the building for the past four years. I taught Social Studies at Lindbergh High School back in the late 90s/early 2000s and then served as an assistant principal and principal in Rockwood and Hancock for 15 years. I am excited to be a servant of the students to foster their curiosity, caring abilities, capabilities and confidence in learning. This is certainly an interesting time to learn in our world.
I am committed to being available to you at all times; however I do have three outstanding assistant principals to assist you as well: Dr. Greg Berner (6th grade) Mr. Nyron Edwards (7th grade) and Dr. Randy Eikel (8th grade). I invite you to become active with our Parent Teacher Organization https://www.parkwayschools.net/domain/118 Please follow us on Twitter as well @PCMSColts.
Thank you! Cathy Lorenz
NEW CONSTRUCTION NEWS:
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NURSE - MS. WALLACE
STUDENT DISTANCE LEARNING HUB:
COUNSELING CORNER:
COLT SPOTLIGHT WEEK OF 8/24:
BILL COATS - SOCIAL STUDIES, 8TH GRADE
Bill has been teaching at Central Middle for 10 years. Here are a few fun facts about Bill and his family.
Tell us about your family. Any pets?
Audrey is 15--Sophomore at Kirkwood High School. Liam is 12--6th grade at North Kirkwood Middle School. Both play a lot of volleyball and Liam also plays a lot of baseball. 2 dogs--Smalls and Goose. And, 3 fish.
What do you like to do in your "spare" time? Do you have any hobbies?
Camping, hiking, reading, traveling, fishing, watching baseball, kayaking, Smoking/BBQing food, visiting craft breweries, being with my family.
Finish this sentence: My favorite type of food is…
Tacos
Finish this sentence: When I retire someday I would like to...
Travel in the RV and avoid winter weather at all costs.
What do you like most about working at Central Middle School?
I like how collaborative CMS is. People share really cool ideas and this makes for a positive atmosphere.
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MELANIE LUNDT - ELA, 7TH GRADE
This will be Melanie’s 7th year teaching at Central Middle. Here are a few fun facts about Melanie and her family.
Tell us about your family. Any pets?
I have a husband, Brandon, and an 8-year-old German Shepherd mix named Aero.
What do you like to do in your "spare" time? Do you have any hobbies?
I love to read (#englishteacherproblems), go on runs and walks with Aero, and bake. I also love watching movies, and my husband and I enjoy trying new restaurants (back when we could!). During quarantine, my husband and I refinished a dresser, and I realized I enjoy rehabbing furniture as well!
Finish this sentence: My favorite type of food is…
Snack food. I'm perfectly happy eating nothing but Cheez-Its for lunch.
Finish this sentence: When I retire someday I would like to...
Write a book, preferably while living someplace near the ocean. And travel! I'd love to travel the world.
What do you like most about working at Central Middle School?
The people! The students and teachers are amazing and help create a warm and friendly atmosphere. There are opportunities to grow and learn while feeling supported.
ABIGAIL BENDISK - SSD, 6TH & 8TH GRADE
Abigail started working at Central Middle part time in 2011. She transitioned to full time in 2013. Here are a few fun facts about Abigail and her family.
Tell us about your family. Any pets?
My husband and I recently celebrated our 20th anniversary. We have three daughters, Amelia (10th grade), Annie (6th grade) and Allison (3rd grade). The girls are very active at school and sports- field hockey, volleyball and soccer. We have two black labs, Darby and Louie. We also have two cows, a horse, a pony, a donkey and a mule at our family farm in Wildwood.
What do you like to do in your "spare" time? Do you have any hobbies?
In my spare time, I like to cook, bake, read, crafts of all sorts, and repurpose furniture.
Finish this sentence: My favorite type of food is…
I don't necessarily have a favorite type.
Finish this sentence: When I retire someday I would like to...
Travel a lot and move to the beach.
What do you like most about working at Central Middle School?
The people of Central Middle are what makes it a great place to work.
COLTS CORE VALUES:
● Kindness
● Integrity
● Perseverance
● Accountability
● Acceptance