PCA students scored big at the Future Business Leaders of America regional competition last week, bringing home a total of eight medals. FBLA members went up against students from 20 other Lowcountry schools at the district conference at James Island High School on Saturday, January 28.

"It was surprising," says sophomore Sarah Spivey. "I was really excited to move onto state."

Students competed in categories such as sales presentations, public speaking, journalism, and business communication.

"It will help me prepare for my future in giving presentations in front of teachers and having the confidence and courage to stand up in front of people in almost every situation, whether business related or non-business related," says sophomore Bennett Velasquez.

Bennett and junior Shelby Muirhead are going to the state competition for the second year.

"I'm looking forward to socializing and supporting the team," says Shelby. "The Lord has blessed me with the ability to compete and have these opportunities to prepare me to go into the business world."

Bennett is looking forward to the state elimination round, which is more than just a competition.  "Several businesses do presentations at the state level to teach students how to dress and act professionally - companies such as Belk, Men's Wearhouse, Waffle House, and Boeing. Some of those businesses will let you apply for summer internships at their company."

FBLA advisor Sharon Cass says PCA's students will have to work hard to prepare for the state competition in March.  "I tell them they have to keep pushing," Mrs. Cass says. "It gets more difficult. They're going from a small pond competing at district to a bigger pond at state, then to an ocean at nationals."

The students will face off against schools from around the state in North Charleston in March.  

Congratulations to our Future Business Leaders of America winners:

Emma Brown - 2nd Place in Organizational Leadership

Ashley Browne - 1st Place in Impromptu Speaking

Hannah Christman - 2nd Place in Business Communications

Reed Elkin - 3rd Place in Sales Presentation

Anna Matthews - 2nd Place in Journalism

Shelby Muirhead - 1st Place in Emerging Business Issues

Sarah Spivey - 1st Place in Intro to Parliamentary Procedure 

"He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'" Mark 16:15

 

Every February, PCA elementary students celebrate Heart for Missions month. Mrs. Bahadur, third grade teacher, likes this time of year because it  "opens the realm of the mission field for our students should the Lord call them out to serve." 

Students in grades K-5 are  invited to make a minimum donation of $5 for The Brittney Strom Foundation. Camp Brittney is dedicated to reaching out to the children of Costa Rica to promote the love of Jesus Christ by providing a place where they can go to learn more about God's Word.  Later this month, on February 24th, missionaries from around the world will be visiting classrooms and speaking to our students about their work in furthering God's kingdom. 

Perhaps the best way to see just how students are impacted by this yearly lesson on having a heart for missions is to hear directly from Mrs. Lamar's fifth grade class.

Parker Ussury - "What do missions mean to me? That is a very important question everyone should ask themselves. Most kids imagine missions as people going to other countries and telling people about Jesus. The real definition of missions to me is far more meaningful than that.  Giving hope to a desperate individual. Loving a person who has never been loved before. Giving someone a real reason for life. Nurturing the parentless. Educating the unemployed. Sheltering the homeless. Treating the sick. Feeding the hungry. Doing all this in the name of Jesus. That is missions. What do missions mean to you?"

 

George Friedl - "I like Hearts for Missions month because children get to know about God. When you pay five dollars missionaries share the gospel. Then those children go to heaven and then that makes God happy which makes us as Christians happy. Then those five dollars is totally worth it!"

 

Read more student quotes on Heart For Missions month

5th Grade Students Share Their Thoughts On Heart For Missions Month

We wanted to share what the parents of an 8th grader and 4th grader recently had to say about their PCA Experience:

"We have been blessed with the small size and nurturing environment of the classrooms, the opportunity to engage and participate in a variety of sports, the academically challenging courses, and spiritual growth that has been offered to our daughters. We have witnessed our girls learning far more than just academics; their hearts are being formed, shaped and they are growing in their faith, friendships, and love and compassion for others. Thank you PCA!"  -   The Romfo family

We hope you'll join us on Thursday, March 2nd for a fun-filled family evening celebrating God's faithfulness! We'll begin with a chili cook-off at 5 pm (we can't wait to taste those secret recipes!) followed by a family concert featuring Finnegan Bell at 6 pm. Please plan to join us and celebrate this milestone anniversary year. 

There will be five categories by which teams will be judged. First place will be awarded in the following categories for chili tasting:  Most Creative, Best Traditional Recipe,  People's Choice (members of our PCA family will sample and vote on their favorite), and Best Overall. A fifth category, Best School Spirit, will be awarded to the team with the best tailgating theme and decorations which celebrate PCA and our milestone 25th anniversary.

The deadline to register to participate in the Chili Cook-off is February 24th. 

We are looking forward to experiencing the culinary talents of our PCA families! 

Register today to enter chili cook-off!

Experience the beautiful artistry and the unforgettable music of Disney's The Lion King! The award-winning musical will soon come to life as Palmetto Christian Academy's Middle School Drama Team presents this story of love and redemption on stage this week.

This is a production that you don't want to miss! You have two performances to choose from: February 10th at 7 pm or February 11th at 2 pm. Tickets are $5 each. Both performances will take place in the ECBC Worship Center.

Purchase your tickets today!

The wonderful staff from Dr. Randy's office made a visit to the preschool this week to help celebrate dental health month. The children watched a video on how to care for their teeth. The hygienists also spent time talking with the children about dental hygiene and good nutrition. Each preschool student received a dental care kit to take home. Thank you Dr. Randy and staff!

Be a leader in school spirit with two wonderful new items that will show your support of our PCA Eagles! 

The new gray long sleeve dri-fit t-shirt means you can enjoy the cooler temperatures while being comfortable and stylish. The t-shirt is available in sizes Youth small to x-large, and Adult small to x-large for a price of $25 each.

Plus, you'll also find a fun new option to show your school spirit with a PCA Eagles baseball hat. Forget bad hair days.. no one will notice with this sporty new navy cap. You'll find beautiful detail in the white stiching on the brim of the hat. It's the perfect choice for men or women at a price of $20.   

Check out these items and many more in our huge selection of  school spirit  products. All proceeds from our Spirit Store go to support the PCA Booster Club and its mission of enhancing our athletic program for all ages. 

Shop our Spirit Store today!

He has been a top scorer in most of Palmetto Christian Academy's Varsity basketball games, and now Maliek Brown's moves can be seen in a Moultrie News video clip. Sports reporter Frankie Mansfield created the video showing highlights of the PCA freshman in the Eagles' 73-53 region win over Thomas Sumter Academy last Friday. Maliek has been among the Lowcountry Stat Leaders in both scoring and rebounds. What an amazing season for Maliek and the team!

Watch video of Maliek Brown on the court  

Two wins and a loss doesn't quite tell the story of what really happened on the hardwoods for our Varsity Boys basketball team over the past week. 

Let's begin with Tuesday night's 74-61 win over Robert E Lee Academy. Maliek Brown had an amazing 31 points in the game, followed by Cole Silvester with 11, Thomas Michel with 10, and Grayson Silvester with 8 points.

Our Eagles put another game in the "W" column on Friday night as they defeated  Thomas Sumter Academy 73-53.

Cole Silvester was the lead scorer in that game with 19 points, followed by  Marc Haight with 12,  Maliek Brown with 11, 

Grayson Silvester with 10, Will Lewis with  9,  Corbett Ciali with 7, and  Robert Gregg with 5 points.

But it was Saturday night's game that had everyone talking. It was an excellent match-up with an exciting finish for our fans. PCA hosted  Cross Lanes Christian School from Cross Lanes, West Virginia. It came down to the final seconds, but Cross Lanes Christian was able to pull away with a 62-59 win over the Eagles. Maliek Brown was our top scorer with  31 points, followed by  Marc Haight with 11, Cole  Silvester with 8, and  Thomas Michel with 7. We're proud of our team for an amazing game!

PCA's record is now 11-9.

The Varsity Boys' next game is tomorrow,  Tuesday, February 7th at 

Williamsburg Academy starting at 7:30 pm.

Our Lady Eagles ended the week with one win and two losses, but played some great basketball! On Tuesday night, PCA defeated Robert E. Lee Academy 64-40.

Maddie Davidson was the lead scorer with 20 points, followed by  Lauren Pernell with 12, 

Mackenzie Patrick with 10, and Peyton Emerson and  Katelyn Howard with 7 points each.

On Friday night, Thomas Sumter Academy took an early lead on our Lady Eagles in the first quarter leading 16 to 8. But our Varsity girls rallied and kept scoring close in the next three quarters. It just wasn't enough as the Lady Eagles fell to TSA 34-45. Here's a breakdown of top scoring in that game:

Maddie Davidson - 13

Lauren Pernell - 10

Peyton Emerson - 7

Parker Emerson - 4

Then on Saturday, with a great crowd of PCA fans in the stands, our Lady Eagles faced a very tough competitor in Cross Lanes Christian who defeated our girls 65-35.  Lauren Pernell led our team with 14 points, followed by  Maddie Davidson with 8,  Mackenzie Patrick with 7, and  Katelyn Howard with 4 points.

PCA's record is now 13-8 overall.

The Varsity Girls' next game is this  Tuesday, February 7th at Williamsburg Academy starting at 6 pm.

PCA celebrated the athletic careers of its basketball seniors Friday night in a special tribute held between the varsity games. 

Corbett Ciali, Lindsey Ellington, Parker Emerson, Mackenzie Patrick, Danielle Quinn and Caroline Seabrook were all recognized for their contributions to PCA Athletics. We appreciate these young women and this young man for their leadership and commitment to their teams. 

In front of an excited home crowd, the JV Boys celebrated a convincing  38-26 win over Robert E Lee Academy last Tuesday night. Here's a look at the scoring breakdown:

Da'von Stuckey - 16 points

Malachi Ancrum - 8 points

Brad Chaney - 4 points

Drew Ashworth - 4 points

James Miles - 2 points

Daniel Wilson - 2 points

Kendall Chakeris -  2 points

On Friday night, our JV Boys lost a tough game to Thomas Sumter Academy with a final score of 18-31.

The team's next game is tomorrow, Tuesday, February 7th at Williamsburg starting at 5 pm.

The JV Lady Eagles remain undefeated after two big wins this past week.

On Tuesday night, the JV Girls beat Robert E Lee Academy with a final score of 31-20.

The girls followed that win with another great game on Friday night against Thomas Sumter Academy. Our Lady Eagles walked away with a 30-16 victory.  Here's a breakdown of scoring in that game:

Olivia Horne - 10 points

Gabi Noce - 5 points

Catherine Cave - 4 points

Abigail Norman - 4 points

Bailey Kaiser - 3 points

Caroline Hansen - 2 points

Reese Baker - 2 points

The JV Girls' next game is tomorrow, Tuesday, February 7th at Williamsburg starting at 4 pm.