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Palmetto Christian Academy
THE EAGLE EDITION
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A Season For Giving: Operation Christmas Child
Written by Selina Zubia
PCA students want for nothing and this fact is not lost on them. Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a way PCA Lower School students choose to share the joy of gift-giving with less fortunate children around the country and the world. For the past several years, PCA has participated in OCC.
Mrs. Adkins, 4th grade, is an advocate of this yearly activity. "The kids get to step outside of their world," she said. "It's a small thing done with great love that impacts the Kingdom."
Decorated boxes are filled with goodies for children of specific ages. This year, the students in Mrs. Adkins' class decided to focus on boys ages 11-14. Her students felt that this age group is often neglected because it takes more thought to find "fun stuff" for preteen and teen boys. Popular items are deflated balls that are packed with a pump for easy inflation. Once the boxes are sent off, they can be tracked online which makes the experience even more fulfilling for the classes involved. Mrs. Adkins added that this project would not be possible without the support of parents. She's hoping that this year will surpass all others in the number of OCC boxes sent out. So...keep those gifts coming!
Several fourth-grade students were eager to share what participating in Operation Christmas Child means to them.
"We are fortunate to have the things we do and other children should too," said Hannah Delaney. Lauren Pabst and Jack Vinzani share Hannah's sentiment that showing kindness is important. Making the boxes brings joy to Tripp Scarborough because "we don't know what it feels like not to have."
Making other kids happy is rewarding for Cole Garner and Evans Baker. Lily Buceti likes the thought of bringing a smile to the faces of children who don't have a lot.
"It's cool to give!" exclaimed Lydia Renau. "Even though it may be small for us, it's big for them." Mya Andrus finds the experience very special adding that "God knows who each box is going to and it could change a life."
Sadie Andrus, Christopher Garner, and Sam Smith all said they hope that those children receiving the gifts experience some of the love that Jesus has for them.
This year
PCA's goal is to collect 243 boxes with the prayer that each shoebox can transform the lives of children and their families around the world.
Will you help share the Good News of Jesus Christ? This is a powerful ministry! Our c
ollection day will be Wednesday, November 16th at Lower School chapel. Need help with suggested items and ideas for your shoebox? Click
the link below.
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5th Graders Discover
Francis Beidler Forest Sanctuary
Written by PCA Mom Sue Chaney
What a beautiful day the Lord gave us for this adventure and incredible learning lesson!!!
The Francis Beidler Forest Sanctuary in Four Holes Swamp is the largest remaining stand of old-growth Bald Cypress-Tupelo Gum swamp forest in the world!
As we started the walking tour on a long, windy boardwalk through the forest, our tour guide, Mr. Ricky, pointed out our first finding; a beautiful spider in it's web.
"Most spiders are not harmful to us," remarked Mr. Ricky. Also, the spider's web is made up of a sticky center section, which can capture the prey, then the outer portion which hangs to support the web is thicker and stronger, yet not sticky.
Walking along, we also saw some of the largest Bald Cypress trees. While holding hands, the children circled around the tree to see how many would make it all the way around the big tree, and I think it was around 10 kids. We learned that the trees are actually hollow in the middle with only the outer 2 inch layer that is alive!
As we walked along, the kids spotted a Cotton Mouth Snake slithering in the swampy waters. Our senses were very stimulated with all that was around us! Mr. Ricky also explained about how the woodpeckers go about finding food by listening close to the side of the tree for the grubs moving around. Once they detect the sound, the birds peck at that direct area to find a yummy morsel. We even saw a family of deer running through the forest!
After a fun hike, we came back and Mr. Ricky showed us a coldblooded reptile snake named Lucy. Even with all the kids surrounding it, Lucy was very calm and sweet. We were able to pet Lucy and Mrs. Moser even held her in her arms!
This was a perfect opportunity for our kids to bring the novel
My Side of the Mountain to life, as they got to experience the idea of what living in a forest was like for the character Sam Gribley. Thanks to Mrs. Boling, Mrs. Moser and Mrs. Lamar for putting this wonderful field trip together for our kids!!
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What An A-MAZing Experience!
Written by Selina Zubia
Visiting the West Farm Corn Maze was especially exciting for PCA kindergartners because it was the first field trip EVER for many of them. Don't think for a minute that this trip was only about fun and games, it was about fun and learning! The students in Miss Graham's class were taught about the life cycle of pumpkins, what kind of foods are made using pumpkins, life on a farm, and pumpkin trivia like an actual canoe being carved from a pumpkin...a really big pumpkin.
The process of transporting students can be harrowing for the teachers but Sammy Myhre appreciated their attention to detail commenting, "I like driving up in different cars with my friends."
Meandering through the maze was a highlight for Isaac Cattrone and Madelyn Roulette while Nadya Perron preferred relaxing on the hayride.
Little makes a teacher happier than when students desire to fill their minds with knowledge. Millie Ralph likes science so she readily soaked up information on the different kinds of pumpkins that are grown. Ross McMahon was intrigued by the combine and how it helps farmers be more productive. Lily Phillips enjoyed interacting with the animals, especially feeding the goats.
Students were also able to hone their artistic abilities. Maddie Schlicksup and Ryan DeLaney lit up as they described using stickers and paint to create eerie-looking pumpkins.
Of course no excursion would be complete without food! Indulging in eating snacks made Abby DiMatteo and Salley Newton very happy.
A hearty "thank you" to all teachers who thoughtfully organize field trips and lovingly care for our PCA students!
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You're Invited To PCA's Thanksgiving Chapel
We invite all PCA parents, grandparents and friends to join us for a very special evening! We are praising God for His faithfulness during our Thanksgiving Chapel on Thursday, November 10th at 6 pm in the ECBC Worship Center.
All Lower School students will be performing along with the Middle School Choir, Middle School Band, High School Choir, and our PCA Praise Band.
We hope you will make plans to join us for this joyful event.
Psalm 95:1 - "Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!"
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Annual Thanksgiving Blessing Of Our Facilities Team
Written by PTF
Co-President Margaret O'Hanley
One of our many PCA traditions is the annual Blessing Bags for our Maintenance Staff! Each year at Thanksgiving Chapel, we present these hard working and dedicated members of our school with gift bags teeming with gift cards which are generously donated by our adoring families. Last year, each of our 8 maintenance staff members received almost $350 in gift cards! This is a voluntary donation, and any amount or number of cards is appreciated. Walmart cards, gas cards, grocery store cards and Visa cards are popular choices for the blessing bags.
PCA Preschool families please bring cards to the PCAP office from
November 1st - November 8th.
Lower school families please send cards in to your classroom teacher from
November 1st - November 8th
.
Upper School families please bring cards to the PCA Front Desk Kiosk
from November 1st - November 8th.
You may send any number of cards in any amount. Thank you in advance for helping us bless our Maintenance staff!
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Food, Fun, and Hoops... It's The BBQ Basketball Kickoff!!!
Mark your calendars for this incredible event! We would love to see you at the Annual BBQ Basketball Kick-off on Thursday, November 17th starting at 5:30 pm. Be sure to reserve your spot by clicking here and purchasing your tickets today! Details on ticket prices above.
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Visit The PCA Eagles SmugMug Site
Have you visited the PCA Eagles SmugMug site lately? It's updated with wonderful photos of each of our fall sports teams in competition. Simply
click here to access our SmugMug site, then select the 2016-2017 school year to view albums of spectacular pictures from our first several months of school. A huge thank you to Preschool Director Sharon Basha for sharing her amazing photography skills and for capturing moments that bring us joy!
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Share Your Sweets With Those In Need
Got candy to share?
Bring in your extra Halloween candy any day this week and put it in the bin in the hallway by the PCA office. The candy will then be wrapped in individual packs and shared with the homeless and urban population of downtown Charleston at the Hot Dog Ministry, an outreach of ECBC.
It's an easy and wonderful way to bless others!!
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Firefighters Visit Preschool With Important Safety Lessons For Kids!
The Preschool had its annual visit from the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department last week. It was a beautiful fall day as each class came outside to meet the firemen, learn some valuable safety information and tour a fire truck. The students learned to call 911 in an emergency. Sarah in the 4D preschool class said she learned, "the firemen are your friends".
Students also saw a fireman dress in his fire suit and mask. Bradley said his favorite part was
"going in the fire truck"
. After all of the fun and informative lessons, the preschoolers wanted to show their appreciation not only for the visit but also for the job our firemen do each and every day. So, they collected snacks, water and Gatorade all week to present to the firemen as a thank you.
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Preschool Parents:
Join Us For Kindergarten Open House!
You are invited to attend Kindergarten Open House on
Wednesday, November 16th.
It begins with Preschool Chapel starting at 9:10 am in the ECBC Worship Center
.
You will hear from one of our Kindergarten teachers and see what K5 is all about. Tour the Kindergarten wing, visit a classroom, and discover why PCA offers an exceptional education.
We're excited to share our Kindergarten program with all Preschool parents at PCA or from any other school, so please invite your friends and neighbors!
For additional information, contact Lisa Shimakonis at
lisas@palmettochristianacademy.org.
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PCA Showcases Its Distinctives In Local High School Fair
Dozens of parents searching for the right high school for their students discovered why Palmetto Christian Academy is an excellent choice.
Headmaster J.D. Zubia and Director of Admissions Lisa Shimakonis were joined by PCA Mom Ashley Chakeris and 8th Grader Kendall Chakeris at last week's High School Fair at Mason Prep. The fabulous foursome shared all that PCA has to offer from its academic rigors to its numerous extracurricular activities.
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Voting Deadline November 8th:
Please vote for Mount Pleasant Magazine
"Best of 2017"!
It's your chance
to show your love for PCA! But you better hurry... voting closes on Tuesday, November 8th!!!
Palmetto Christian Academy was thrilled to receive the honor of "Best Private School" in Mount Pleasant Magazine's "Best of Mount Pleasant" editions in 2015 and again in 2016. Let's make it three years in a row!
Please take just a few minutes to cast your vote for "Best of 2017".
We greatly appreciate your support!!!
Click here for this year's online ballot!
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Varsity Football
Team Heads To State Playoffs!
The Varsity Eagles have qualified for the playoffs by finishing 4th in the region! The Fighting Eagles will travel to Dillon Christian for their first round game on Friday night. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm.
The team was hoping for a victory this past Friday night to improve their seed in the playoffs. The Varsity team lost 48-26 to Dorchester Academy
. Senior Eric Salem led the PCA rushing attack with 123 yards on 12 carries while Davon Stuckey tallied 111 yards rushing and 3 TD's on 24 carries. Salem also had an exciting 76 yard return late in the game and led the team with 7 tackles on defense. Drew Brown led the Eagles in receiving with 65 yards on two receptions, one of which resulted in a touchdown.
We are incredibly proud of our Varsity Eagles as this is the first time our team has made the playoffs in three years! Go Eagles!!!
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Senior Night: Fall Sports Athletes Celebrated
Thank you to all of our seniors who have participated in Fall Sports this year! We recognize the commitment and leadership that each one has shown on and off the field.
Here's a list of our senior athletes:
Cross Country - Matthew Basha, Parker Emerson
Girls Golf - Lauren Swift
Swim - MK Miles
Volleyball - Ashley Browne, Caroline Seabrook, Hannah McGrew, Mackenzie Patrick
Football - Matthew Bartlett, Corbett Ciali, Ethan McGaha, Drew Brown, Allan Sloan, Eric Salem, Chase Adam
Tennis - Halle Crandall, Danielle Beaufort, Danielle Quinn, Reeves McAlhany
Thank you for supporting PCA Athletics!!!
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Middle School Football Team Beats Clarendon Hall!
The Middle School Football team enjoyed a 38-20 win over Clarendon Hall last Thursday.
Connor Rourk scored three touchdowns while Joseph Buceti and Alex Frampton each added a TD of their own.
The Eagles are now 6-1 on the season and will host Pinewood Prep at
6 pm
this Thursday
night at Danny Jones Field for their final game of the season.
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PCA Cross Country Team Competes In State Tournament
The Cross Country team closed out their season at the SCISA State Championships on Saturday. Senior Matthew Basha led the boys team with a personal best of 18:41 finishing 19th out of 91 runners. The rest of the boys team, Gabe Moser, Ben Salem, Davis Johnson, Grant Blackwell and Mack Poston, posted several personal bests as well and the team finished 11th overall. Davis and Grant were the only 6th graders entered in the state competition.
On the girls side, Senior Parker Emerson completed the course in a time of 21:32 which was good for 20th place out of 83. 7th grader Ella Banks finished 35th and 6th grader Anna Terry finished 44th. PCA runners Mitchell Walters and Mattie Poston contributed during the season but were unavailable for this meet due to illness or injury.
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PCA Athletes Selected For All Star Team
Congratulations to Junior Emma Patrick for being selected to play in the SCISA North/South
All-Star volleyball game this past Saturday.
Emma was a major contributor to the PCA volleyball team which made it to the final four in the state championship tournament.
Senior Mackenzie Patrick was also selected to play in the All-Star game but was unable to attend.
We're so proud of both girls!!!
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Basketball Tryouts Happening This Week!
Girls Basketball:
The girls' tryout for JV and Varsity Basketball is Monday, October 31st from
3:15-5:15 pm
in the PCA Gym.
Boys Basketball:
The first round of tryouts for JV and Varsity Boys Basketball is Tuesday, November 1st from 4:45-6:15pm in the PCA Gym.
The second round of tryouts will be for football players only. If your son is interested in playing for JV or Varsity and he is NOT on the football team, Tuesday, November 1st from 4:45-6:15pm is the ONLY time available for him to tryout.
Please register your son by clicking here
if he plans to try-out. The deadline to register is tonight at 9 pm.
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Important Dates To Remember
- November 10 - FCA Breakfast
- November 10 - Thanksgiving Chapel
- November 16 - 2nd Quarter Progress Reports
- November 16 - Kindergarten Open House
- November 18 - National Honor Society Induction
- November 21-25 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
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