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Palmetto Christian Academy
THE EAGLE EDITION
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Save The Date For Our 25th Anniversary Celebration!
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. More information on how you can participate in the chili cook-off is coming soon!
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Eric Putnam, PCA Class of 2014 |
Serving God and Country
Written by Selina Zubia
How blessed we are to be a part of the PCA family! Beyond receiving an excellent education, PCA students learn the importance of developing a relationship with God through a partnership between school, family, and church. This collaboration produces fruit well beyond the time spent at PCA. While preparing students to be successful in the marketplace of life, however, there is one "market" that is often overlooked: military service. Now more than ever, the US military is in need of strong Christian men and women to serve in each branch. The advantages of choosing a career in the military can be beneficial both academically and financially.
A Military Opportunities Meeting will be held on Monday, January 30, at 7 pm in Room B219 to provide information to anyone curious about what a military education has to offer and what it entails. Students in grades 6 through 11 and their parents are invited to attend. Steve Featherstone (West Point graduate and PCA math teacher) and Lt. Col. Dena Garner, PhD (Citadel professor and PCA parent), will provide information on the following:
* US Military Service Academies
* US Military Academy (Army) in West Point, NY
* US Naval Academy (Navy/Marine Corps) in Annapolis, MD
* US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO
* US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT
* US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY
* Women in the military
* ROTC scholarships (wonderful way to help pay for college!)
* Military education benefits
* The Citadel
PCA students have had success with the US Military Service Academies nomination process receiving Congressional nominations to the Air Force Academy, ROTC scholarships, and admission to The Citadel. Zach Morrison, Ryan Rhodes, and Eric Putnam are a few graduates who have made a decision to impact the military arena with their Biblical worldview. The question is: Which other PCA students will consider joining them in this noble endeavor?
If you can attend the Military Opportunities Meeting, please do and feel free to bring non-PCA friends along. Should you be unable to attend but are interested in the information being offered, please contact Sally Pascutti, Guidance Counselor, at spascutti@palmettochristianacademy.org. Mrs. Pascutti will be more than willing to steer you in the right direction. PCA students making a difference is what it's all about!
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Katelyn Howard's award-winning artwork |
8th Grade Students Win Art Awards In
Competitive State Contest!
A huge congratulations to three 8th grade artists who placed in this year's Junior Duck Stamp contest for the state of South Carolina! This is such a highly competitive contest and we are very proud of these students.
Katelyn Howard won 3rd place in the state competition while Paige Emerson and Olivia Seitz received Honorable Mention awards.
All winning entries will be on display during the month of February and throughout the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition weekend from
February 17th-19th
at the Charleston County Public Library on Calhoun Street. No ticket is required to view the artwork.
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1st Graders Enjoy Magical Performance At Historic Dock Street Theatre
Written by PCA Mom Deanna Parker
PCA first graders took a journey downtown to Dock Street Theater to see Charleston Stage perform James and the Giant Peach, The Musical, a witty and quirky adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's book.
Seated in the first several rows of the theater, they were up close and personal with the insects. No fumigation required. The insects were part of the cast!
The kids witnessed an adventurous musical about hope and self-discovery. A tale of a poor orphan, James Henry Trotter is sent to live with his wickedly hysterical aunts but instead finds refuge and friendship in an assortment of insects living inside a giant magical peach - (the earthworm unanimously being the children's favorite character for his 'Peachy' dance moves). When the enormous fruit rolls off the tree and into the ocean, James and his new family of six singing insects take an adventure across the Atlantic to NYC to finally discover that happy years are ahead when you have friendship and kindness!
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Send Your Student A Special Valentine Wish
It's that time of year again! "Because He first loved us" is the annual Valentine's fundraiser of our Prom Committee to raise money for the Junior/Senior Spring Prom. Parents and students can purchase flowers, chocolate roses, heart lollipops, and singing grams (performed by the PCA high school choir) for any student from Preschool - 12th Grade!
Sales begin today, Monday, January 30th and end this Friday, February 3rd. Payment can be made with cash or check made out to PCA. Please return the completed forms to your teacher.
All flowers, candy and singing grams will be delivered to classrooms on Tuesday, February 14th. Please help us show the love, and support our juniors and seniors!
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Two New Items Now Available In PCA Spirit Store
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.
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The Legacy of PCA:
Sharing Our Alumni Stories
Throughout the school year, we are celebrating 25 years of Palmetto Christian Academy fulfilling its mission to provide a Christ-centered education. From Clemson University.. Adam Graudin, PCA Class of 2013, reflects on the value of the PCA experience.
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| The Legacy of PCA: Sharing Our Alumni Stories |
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Celebrating Our Dedicated and Inspiring Teachers!
Teacher Appreciation Week is just a week away! Hope you are making grand plans to find exciting ways to bless our lovely PCA teachers. PTF has many perks planned and WE NEED YOU! Please read this extensive list of needs and help out in any way you can. Thank you!!
Here's a schedule of activities and more ways you can help!
Preschool Students:
Monday/Tuesday, February 6 or 7: Bring a FLOWER for a class bouquet
Wednesday/Thursday, February 8
or 9: Bring a CARD for your teachers
Friday, February 10:
Bring a TOKEN OF APPRECIATION (your choice)
Don't forget Ms. Alice and Sharon, Tracy, and Amy in the Preschool office!
Lower School students:
Tuesday, February 7: Bring a FLOWER for a class bouquet
Thursday, February 9: Bring a CARD (special area teachers also!)
Friday, February 10
: room moms will have class gift and feel free to bless your teacher any way you can.
Thank you for helping us acknowledge our incredible teachers who bless our children each and every day!
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Join The Circle Of Life: Purchase Your Tickets For Disney's The Lion King!
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 next month.
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.
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PCA Open Enrollment Begins February 1st!
We had a wonderful Open House last Thursday morning as we welcomed more than 80 prospective parents and students to PCA's Open House!
This year, we hosted our Open House during the school day and several of our Juniors and Seniors served as Student Ambassadors to tour families around our campus. We want to thank the following students who represented PCA so well: Matthew Bartlett, Corbett Ciali, Halle Crandall, Katie Keenan, Emma Patrick, Mackenzie Patrick, Danielle Quinn, Eric Salem, Carter Tappan, and Tanner Tappan.
It was an exciting and fun day to show off our teachers and students!
Please share with friends, family and neighbors to submit applications as soon as possible, as space may be limited for 2017-2018!
Open Enrollment begins this Wednesday, February 1st and the interest has been strong!
Praise God for His continued blessing upon our awesome school!
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Deadline Tomorrow: Priority Reenrollment Ends January 31st!
If you have not yet re-enrolled, this is a reminder that tomorrow,
Tuesday, January 31st is the last day to receive the discounted rate!
We strongly encourage you to go online tonight and re-enroll your students for next year. This will allow you the opportunity to call during office hours tomorrow should you encounter a question.
Reenrollment will be open until
midnight
Tuesday at the rate of $300 for K
- 12
and Preschool at the rate of $150.
Rates will convert back to $350 and $175, respectively,
February 1st.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
There are a variety of scholarships from Arts to Athletics. We encourage you to consider applying for these scholarships and/or financial aid. As you plan ahead, many scholarships require a teacher, mentor, or coach recommendation, so the earlier you start the process, the better your chance for completing this information on time.
Click here for the financial aid and scholarships application. The due date for scholarships is April 30, 2017, but please begin completing and submitting this information now, along with your reenrollment form and fee.
Any questions or concerns, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@palmettochristianacademy.org or Lisa Shimakonis at 843-881-9967 x2081.
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Can You Help In The PCA Office Next Week?
We are looking for someone to help in the PCA Office next week on Tuesday, February 7th and Thursday, February 9th from 8 am to 12 pm.
If you have a heart for PCA and would like to volunteer, we would love to have you join us!
For more information, please contact Amy Walters in the front office at 843-881-9967. Or email her at awalters@
palmettochristianacademy.org.
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AD Dale Hoover Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Palmetto Christian Academy's Athletic Director Dale Hoover was inducted into the Walterboro/Colleton County High School Hall of Fame on Friday night. Coach Hoover was inducted for his cross-country/track career in which he was All-Region in '83, '84, '85 and finished in the top 30 in the state in the championship meet. He also was a 4 year starter in soccer and also played basketball his senior year. He is one of a handful of athletes in the history of Walterboro High School to letter in 4 different sports in the same year. After high school, Coach Hoover ran cross-country and track at The Citadel and set the school's Freshman record for the indoor 5K. Congratulations Coach Hoover!!!
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PCA Athletes Listed Among Lowcountry Stats Leaders
In the list of high school basketball's best in the Lowcountry, you'll find several familiar names. PCA's own Maliek Brown is #2 in scoring with an average 20.6 points per game, and #1 in rebounds. Cole Silvester also appeared among the Lowcountry's scoring leaders averaging 11.3 points per game.
On the girls side,
Lindsay Ellington is listed in scoring leaders averaging 10.9
points, while Lauren Pernell is listed among rebound leaders with
9.5 per game.
And there's more good news.. according to MaxPreps, Maliek Brown is ranked #4 in SCISA AA in scoring, 2nd in rebounding and 3rd in double/doubles.
Cole Silvester is ranked #21 in scoring and Robert Gregg is #22 in rebounding.
Congratulations to these five PCA athletes for a tremendous season so far!
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Varsity Boys Basketball: Week In Review
The Varsity boys enjoyed two great showings that resulted in two wins last week in front of home crowds. On Tuesday night, PCA
defeated Calhoun Academy 70-38.
Cole Silvester was the top scorer for the Eagles with 17 points, followed by
Thomas Michel with 14,
Robert Gregg with 8, and
Grayson Silvester and
Christian Knizevski each contributed another 7 points for the win.
On Friday night,
PCA celebrated another win, this one against Carolina Academy with a final score of 85-58.
Thomas Michel led the scoring for our Eagles with 20 points, followed by
Grayson Silvester with 15,
Maleik Brown with
15, and
Cole Silvester with 13.
The Varsity Boys' team is now 5-0 in the region. They face Robert E. Lee tomorrow night, Tuesday, January 31st starting at 7:30 pm.
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Varsity Girls Basketball: Week In Review
Our Lady Eagles ended up one and one in their match-ups this past week. It was a tough loss on Tuesday night to Calhoun Academy with a final score of 33-36. Maddie Davidson and Lindsey Ellington led PCA in scoring with 8 points each, followed by Peyton Emerson with 7, and Mackenzie Patrick with 4 points.
On Friday night, the Lady Eagles bounced back with a 52-38 win over Carolina Academy.
Maddie Davidson was again a lead scorer with 13 points, followed by
Peyton Emerson with 10,
Mackenzie Patrick with 10, and L
auren Pernell with 9 points in the game.
PCA's record is now 12-6 overall, 3-2 in region.
The Lady Eagles face Robert E. Lee Academy tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31st starting at 6 pm.
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Celebrating The Contributions Of Our Seniors!
Basketball "Senior Night" will be held on
Tuesday, January 31st in the PCA gym. Corbett Ciali, Lindsey Ellington, Parker Emerson, Mackenzie Patrick, Danielle Quinn and Caroline Seabrook will be recognized for their efforts and contributions to PCA Athletics in a special ceremony between the girls and boys varsity games. Please come out and support these amazing student athletes!
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Pack The Gym Night! Wear Your Navy Blue
We are d
esignating Friday's
home games as "Pack the Gym" night! Let's have a "Blue Out" to show our support for the basketball teams. Please wear your Navy Blue PCA gear Friday night.
By way of reminder - please do not bring personal basketballs into the gym. Also, please cheer for PCA, not against the other team. We should always be respectful of our opponents. Let's show our Eagle Excellence
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JV Boys Basketball Team Wins Big For The Week!
It was a tight game, but our JV Boys came away with a
39-31 win Friday night over Carolina Academy.
On Tuesday, our JV Eagles battled for an impressive win over Calhoun. The final score was
31-26.
Here's a breakdown of scoring for the Calhoun game:
Da'von Stuckey had 10 points,
Miles Haight added 9 points,
Brad Chaney scored 7, and Malachi Ancrum had
5 points to help secure a win.
The JV Boys' next game is tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31st against Robert E. Lee in the PCA gym starting at 5 pm.
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JV Girls Basketball Team Wins Again!
Our JV girls were victorious again on Friday night with a 39-12 win over Carolina Academy. The Lady Eagles are undefeated on the season!
The JV Girls play a home match-up tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31st against Robert E. Lee starting at 4 pm.
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Yes, I Will Help With Home Basketball Games!
We're asking for your help to provide the best quality experience for our fans and guests at PCA Home Basketball Games. Will you take just a minute to sign up and volunteer for either gate and admissions or concessions during the season? We very much appreciate your time and willingness to serve!
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PCA's Bantam Team Baseball Tryouts Happening Today
PCA's Bantam team baseball tryouts (5th - 8th grades) are being held today at the Whipple Road baseball field behind the Whipple Road Tennis Courts. There will be a parent meeting at the field starting at
3:30
pm with tryouts scheduled to follow from
4
to
6 pm
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Important Dates To Remember
- January 30 - Military Opportunities Information Meeting
- February 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- February 8 - 3rd Quarter Progress Reports
- February 9 - FCA Breakfast
- February 10-11 - Middle School Play: The Lion King
- February 15 - Early Release Day
- February 16-17 - Winter Break - No School
- February 20 - President's Day - No School
- February 22 - Booster Club Meeting
- February 23 - FCA Breakfast
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