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Palmetto Christian Academy
THE EAGLE EDITION
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Join Us Thursday For Our 25th Anniversary Celebration!
We hope you are as excited as we are for our 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, March 2nd! This will be a fun-filled family evening celebrating God's faithfulness! We'll begin with a chili cook-off at 5 pm followed by a family concert on the lawn featuring Finnegan Bell at 6 pm. Please plan to join us and celebrate this milestone anniversary year.
To make this fantastic event even more delicious and fun, we need YOU! Please sign up to bring a case of water and sweets for our Cake Walk. We don't want any dehydrated people with low sugar walking around at the party
on Thursday
! Please bring the water to the tent
on Thursday
morning. Please bring your well-wrapped and labeled delicious sweet treats to the drop off tables by
2 pm on
Thursday
. Thank you for making this a special evening!
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Christ In The Marketplace:
Career Day For PCA Students
Written by Guidance Counselor Sally Pascutti
PCA will welcome 13 professionals to our Christ in the Marketplace Career Day this Friday, March 3rd. On this day, students in Grades 8-12 will choose to visit with three different professionals, learning about their career fields and also what it looks like to serve Christ in the workplace. Jim Pascutti, owner of Trace Staffing firm, kicked off our career week with a chapel message last Friday. In his talk, he encouraged students to see "good work" as part of God's nature that is revealed in Genesis and as an element of God's image that humans bear. Students will be able to hear from a selection of STEM, health care, business, ministry, art, law, computer, aviation, and education professionals as they seek to find their own professional calling.
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3rd Graders Transform Into Fascinating Historical Characters!
Why were Paul Revere, Queen Elizabeth, President Dwight Eisenhower, and Sacajawea visiting PCA last week? It was all part of an in-depth project for our 3rd grade students who have spent more than a month reading, researching and writing about influential people from long ago. The project culminated with a special 2-3 minute presentation dressed as their chosen character.
Following very detailed guidelines, the children successfully depicted their characters, shared their stories, and impressed an audience of parents and peers. 3rd Grade Teacher Mrs. Bahadur says this is a valuable learning experience as students develop skills in completing tasks on deadline while following specific instructions. It also teaches the writing process, enabling them to better express themselves. But perhaps most importantly, this project helps to develop a comfort level with public speaking at a young age. Mrs. Bahadur says this skill will have a lasting impact. "They will be able to defend what they believe in with confidence. This prepares them to one day defend their faith as well."
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Fifth Graders Enjoy Tony-Award Winning Play At Historic Dock Street Theatre
Written by PCA Mom and Board Member Laura Broach
Our fifth graders had a nice "entry" back to school on Tuesday after the long winter break with a fun field trip! Students went to downtown Charleston to the historic Dock Street Theatre to watch the play "Peter and the Starcatcher." The play is a delightful adventure that tells the story of a young boy named Peter before he became Pan. In addition to enjoying the theatrical experience, students were able to delve deeper into the plot as 5th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Mrs. Boling, led a classroom discussion on questions such as: how did the boy Peter become Peter Pan in Neverland, how did Tinkerbell come to be, and how did Captain Hook lose his hand?
Thank you to all of the amazing parent drivers and chaperones for making this trip possible for our students. What a neat way to begin the week!
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Yearbook Class Celebrates Last Major Deadline!
What does yearbook class do after submitting 65 pages of the yearbook? They celebrate with a pizza party!
Catherine Cave, Reed Elkin, Annie Mendlovitz, Isabelle Nash, Grace Nason, Abigail Norman and Claire Shelbourne are all smiles as they have now passed their last major deadline in creating a wonderful keepsake for fellow PCA students. This yearbook team is comprised of all 10th graders. Yearbook Advisor Sharon Cass says the team has done a
wonderful job this year, especially considering that yearbook is different from anything they have done before. We can't wait to see the finished product and how they have used their creative talents to capture special memories of the PCA school year!
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PCA Day with The South Carolina Stingrays!
Only a few tickets left at the special discounted rate of $5. Be sure to get your tickets
for PCA Day with the Rays! Join us for fast paced family fun as we enjoy a special afternoon with fellow PCA families to cheer on the South Carolina Stingrays in a match-up against the Florida Everblades on
Sunday, March 12th at 3:05 pm.
PCA students will be singing the National Anthem and the Stingrays will have a special puck drop to celebrate 25 years of Palmetto Christian Academy!
Thanks to the support of Elkin Engineering & Diagnostics, LLC, tickets will be only $5 for the first 200 tickets sold, then will be $13 for all other tickets purchased in the PCA group section. Elkin Engineering & Diagnostics, LLC is proud to support the 25th Anniversaries of Palmetto Christian Academy and the South Carolina Stingrays. Each organization exemplifies excellence and success! Go Eagles and let's go Rays!
Important: We have currently sold 191 tickets, so only 9 are remaining at the $5 price. Be sure to order your tickets today!
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Welcome Baby Allison!
How precious is this?!!
1st Grade Teacher Kelsey Nelson welcomed her sweet baby girl into the world on Valentine's Day! Allison Montgomery Elizabeth Nelson (AMEN) was born on February 14th at 10:53 am, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 19.25 inches long. Both mom and baby are healthy, happy, and enjoying this precious time together. Mrs. Nelson says, "Allison is truly a gift from God; she makes the cutest faces, and has brought so much joy into the world. What a blessing she is already!"
The Nelson family appreciates all of the prayers, support (and meal train dinner deliveries!) during this special time in their lives.
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Experience PCA: Student Shadow Day Set For March 15th
Please encourage your friends to come and experience a Student Shadow Day at PCA!
Touring our campus and seeing our students and faculty in the midst of their day is an invaluable opportunity to experience our distinct approach to an exceptional Christ-centered education. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to shadow another student during a normal day of classes. This is a special experience designed to inform students about our school's programs and provide a unique look inside the classrooms. Interested parents should contact the Admissions Office at
admissions@palmettochristianacademy.org to register their child to visit on March 15th.
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Will You Be A Proctor For Terra Nova Testing?
Parents, we are in need of proctors to assist with the Terra Nova standardized achievement tests. Proctors are required in each classroom. The Terra Nova testing dates are March 20-23rd.
We need proctors for all K-5th grade classrooms from 8:15 am until 11 am. Some classes may finish well before 11 am.
If you can help, please email Casey Washington in the PCA office
at cwashington@palmettochristianacademy.org.
Thank you for your participation!
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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Makes It To The State Quarterfinals!
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Varsity Boys basketball team finished up a successful season with a narrow loss to Trinity-Byrnes in the State Championship Quarterfinals
on Tuesday in Sumter. The boys battled back from an early 17 point deficit to take a 1 point lead with about 3 minutes to play. Unfortunately, a couple of shots rimmed out down the stretch causing the Eagles to lose 55-60. PCA was led in scoring by Maliek Brown who had 17 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Cole Silvester (9), Robert Gregg (8), Grayson Silvester (8), Thomas Michel (8), Christian Knizevski (4), and Stephen Hickman (1). The future is very bright for the Eagles as they only lose one senior, Corbett Ciali, to graduation. The boys finished the season 15-10 but went undefeated in the region (10-0) with an extremely young team (7 freshmen, 2 sophomores, 3 juniors and 1 senior). Great job boys! We are looking forward to great things next year!
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Varsity Girls Basketball Team Finishes The Season Strong
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Varsity Girls basketball team concluded their season last Monday with a tough 6 point loss to Hilton Head Christian Academy in the second round of the SCISA playoffs held in Sumter, SC. Coach Chris Pouyat was extremely pleased with the effort in a rematch of our state championship game from two years ago especially considering that senior Lindsay Ellington was out due to injury. Freshman Maddie Davidson let the Lady Eagles with 15 points and 8 rebounds while sophomore Lauren Pernell added 8 points and 10 rebounds. Others who scored were Parker Emerson (4), Katelyn Howard (4), Mackenzie Patrick (4) and Peyton Emerson (2). The competitive game was a good legacy for the careers of our 5 seniors: Lindsay Ellington, Parker Emerson, Mackenzie Patrick, Danielle Quinn and Caroline Seabrook. The girls finished 16-10 for the season and were 3rd in the region.
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Two PCA Swimmers Chosen For All-State Team!
High School athletes selected for the 2016
South Carolina All State Team were honored in Columbia this past Sunday. Congratulations to PCA's Lauren Pernell and Sam Biggerstaff who were selected for their success on the PCA Swim Team. Both Lauren and Sam had a great swim season and qualified to compete in the 2016 State Meet last October in multiple events.
At the State Championship Meet, PCA sophomore, Lauren Pernell, competed in the 50 freestyle event and won the State Title in this event. She also competed in the 100 breaststroke event and placed in the top 10. She was also a member of both the Women's 200 Medley Relay and 200 Freestyle Relay. On our men's team, PCA Junior and Swim Team Co-Captain, Sam Biggerstaff competed and won the State Title in the 100 Backstroke event and was the runner up in the 200 Individual Medley event. He also competed in both the 200 Mens' Medley Relay and the 200 Mens' Freestyle Relay helping to secure a Third Place State finish in both relay events for our Eagles.
Way to represent PCA, Lauren and Sam. We look forward to watching your races over the 2017 season next fall!
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Soccer Teams Start The Season With Wins
The PCA Girls' Soccer team defeated Northwood Academy 3-0 on Friday
night. Senior Mackenzie Patrick scored all 3 goals as fellow senior Hannah McGrew recorded the shutout. The girls are now 1-0 on the season. They will be in action again in a home match against Northside Christian Academy from North Carolina on Friday, March 3rd. Game time is set for 4:30 pm at Carolina Park.
The PCA boys topped Northwood Academy 1-0
Friday. Senior Luke Kasian scored from 25 yards out on a free kick with
7:57 left in the first half to put the Eagles in front. Senior Ethan McGaha finished with 11 saves in the shutout. The win marked PCA's first ever victory over the Chargers. The boys will return to the soccer pitch
tomorrow as they travel to Calhoun Academy for a
5 pm
start.
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We Are Proud Of Our PCA Trident Basketball Teams!
We are excited to continue featuring our many Trident Basketball teams over the next few weeks. 84 students from Grades 5-8 represented PCA in this season's Trident League. Two of our teams made the playoffs, while all of our teams represented our school with great character and skill.
Thank you to our amazing coaches for their commitment to their players and to PCA Athletics. This week we are proud to showcase our 6th Grade Boys and Girls teams along with our 5th Grade Girls team. Here's what the coaches had to say about their seasons.
6th Grade Boys coached by Brian Seitz:
"The 6th grade boys basketball team accomplished much this season!
Although it didn't show in our record, each of the boys grew so much as players and as young men, learning important life lessons including hard work, patience, persistence, poise, teamwork, and yes, even humility--sometimes the best lesson of all. Each boy showed great improvement in his basketball skills and has a bright future in the sport with more hard work and practice in the off season. Go Eagles!"
6th Grade Girls coached by Sara Jenkins:
You know the way that I take and when I have been tested I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10 "So many times a team is measured just by their wins and losses. We know however that what matters most to God is how we handle those wins and losses! The question we must answer is did I glorify you, Lord, in my attitude and heart. Sixth grade girls were one game away from making the playoffs but in every way they came forth as gold in reflecting Him to their opponents! Well done ladies! To Him be the glory!"
5th Grade Girls coached by Alyssa Woodhall:
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My 5th grade basketball team has been a delight. They are fighters and love to play the game. They have been such a blessing to me as a coach. I have loved watching them grow in the game and as a team! Each player has contributed so much this season. I am very proud of their hard work!"
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Important Dates To Remember
- March 1 - Booster Club Meeting
- March 2 - PCA 25th Anniversary Celebration - Chili Cookoff and Family Concert
- March 3 - Christ In The Marketplace
- March 9 - FCA Breakfast
- March 9-10 - College Tour
- March 10 - End of 3rd Quarter
- March 12 - PCA Family Day with The Stingrays
- March 15 - Early Release Day
- March 15 - Student Shadow Day (Admissions)
- March 23 - FCA Breakfast
- March 27-31 - Spiritual Emphasis Week (Grades 6-12)
- March 30 - Fine Arts Coffee House
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