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SGA: Creating A Voice
Written by Selina Zubia
Politics. Such a sticky subject...
especially these days! Thankfully, the Student Government Association (SGA) at PCA strives to be pro-active and effective, not controversial.
In the recent past SGA has laid low, but it's ready to start shaking things up and make its presence known. That's the goal Michael Pernell (Senior; SGA President) and his team have set their sights on. Let's get to know a little more about SGA.
What is SGA all about?
SGA serves as a liaison between the student body and the PCA administration. The students in SGA also serve as positive role models for their peers. Dr. Roger Weaver (faculty SGA sponsor) sees SGA as another avenue for building Christian leaders.
What does SGA work on?
Traditionally, SGA plans Homecoming and Valentine's Day activities, supports ECBC's Fall Festival, and makes recommendations for enhancing the student education experience at PCA.
What does SGA wish to accomplish this year?
One noticeable SGA-endorsed change this year was having a Homecoming King. The group would also like to sponsor a middle school dance, bring back the powder puff game, and develop some other school traditions to promote school spirit.
What is the biggest challenge SGA is facing?
INVOLVEMENT! SGA is looking for students who desire to positively impact the culture of PCA. SGA is looking for students who desire to work together to make something happen instead of complain because nothing is happening.
Who is currently involved in SGA?
Sponsor - Dr. Roger Weaver
President - Michael Pernell
Vice President - Lauren Pernell
Secretary - Anissa Nicole Watson
Senior Representatives - Peyton Emerson, Andrew Lindenmeyer, Clara Vasko
Junior Representatives -
Sophomore Representatives - JP Biggerstaff, Anne Gregory Horton
Freshman Representatives -
As you can see, more students are needed. Of course, there are some who are busy beyond belief while there are others who are not. The question for students is: Could you somehow make room in your schedule for SGA? If not this year, perhaps next? The PCA and SGA relationship is meant to be a vibrant one. Students involved in SGA learn how to brainstorm, collaborate, and prioritize in order to respectfully and effectively communicate with those in authority. This is what the Lord calls us do. Students won't always get what they want, but it sure is fun trying!
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Quiz Bowl Team Celebrates Outstanding Performance!
The PCA Quiz Bowl team participated in the SCISA Regional Tournament last Tuesday in a friendly competition at University School of the Lowcountry. The PCA team won the last round, and tied with Porter Gaud for first place. However, Porter Gaud was able to edge ahead, winning the tie breaker rule. PCA's Quiz Bowl team was the youngest team, with no seniors, while the other competitors were all seniors with the exception of two students. A huge congratulations to Reed Elkin, Mack Poston, Abby Landfried and Sarah Spivey for a spectacular performance!
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From The Headmaster: Navigating A Changing Culture
Written by Headmaster JD Zubia
We all know that we are called to impact our culture and the only way to do that is to be armed with God's Word. Still, we sometimes need help in navigating our way through a culture that is constantly changing!
What if you had a good Christ-centered guide to help you increase your cultural awareness? I have one and I would like to share that guide with you once again. It is called the Culture Translator - a free weekly newsletter produced by a Christian group called Axis.
Click here to see the latest newsletter.
Sign up for the free newsletter, The Culture Translator, by
clicking here. There is no better way to keep abreast of the ideas that are influencing your children on a day-to-day basis.
Thank you for letting us partner with you in the spiritual training of your children!
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Kindergarten Art: Discovering The Joy Of Creative Expression
Written by Kindergarten Art Teacher Mary Gearhart
We began the year by learning about the elements of art to include form, line, color, shape and texture.
We were inspired by "The Dot" and "Ish" by Peter Reynolds; two stories that taught us to be creative, proud and confident in our artwork.
We also read a book about farms, talked about landscapes, and began our Fall project by drawing a horizon line. We added lines and shapes to make our barn and tractor. Our field rows were made by rubbing a crayon over a texture plate, then a collage effect was added by tracing and cutting out pumpkins to complete the project.
I am enjoying my time with all of my kindergarten artists!
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4th Graders Visit America's Only Tea Plantation
Written by PCA Mom Deanna Parker
The fourth graders rode first class in an old Kentucky trolley at Charleston Tea Plantation, America's only tea farm. The children excitedly poked their heads out the windows for the best view of the approximately 25,000 pesticide free plants. First in line of sight was the tractor, nicknamed Preying Mantis, pacing the fields, proving it's a working farm. It prunes the top 3-5 inches of new growth to access the old growth underneath for the tastiest tea leaves.
Next sighting was the green house that sits shaded below an oversized pecan tree. Here the students exited the Trolley to learn about the intricate process of growing and propagating new plants off the top carvings of the existing plants. They studiously took notes on their clipboards then piled back onto the trolley to listen to Mr. Bill Hall's voice over the speaker tell the history of the tea plantation.
Dr. Shepard originally imported tea plants from China. Then in the 1960's Lipton planted an experimental field using Dr. Shepard's tea plants. Cross pollination created hundreds of different varietals. In 1987, Mr. Bill Hall, a third generation tea tester who studied in London, England, bought the tea plantation. He chose eight varieties out of the existing hundreds. Finally in 2003, he joined forces with family-owned Bigelow Tea Company.
How exciting we can join in the pride of this American Tea story. Just think of this fun fact the next time you sip your tea: It takes 32 tea leaves to make just one tea bag!
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1st Graders Enjoy The Great Pumpkin Patch Adventure!
Written by PCA Mom Tifany O'Neal
On Friday, October 13th, excitement filled the halls of PCA as the first graders embarked on their first field trip of the year to Legare Farms Pumpkin Patch on Johns Island. Established in 1725, Legare Farms is one of the oldest working farms in the nation. The family owned farm is currently run by the ninth generation of Legares, and continues to focus on sustainability while maintaining the old traditions of hard work and love of the land.
Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Mrs. Candice, our guide, who gave all the children a wonderful lesson on pumpkins. We learned that a pumpkin is indeed a fruit! The pumpkin is part of the cucurbits vegetable family and closely related to cucumbers, watermelons, and squash. We also learned all the parts of plants, including the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers.
After the lesson, we were off to the pumpkin patch! Every first grader picked their favorite small pumpkin as a souvenir from the trip. Our tip of the day was to never pick a pumpkin up by its stem. The children played in hay bales and visited the animal petting area. The farm had several different animals including pigs, sheep, turkeys, and goats. Yet, the most exciting part of the field trip for the children was the hayride! Everyone loaded up and rode around the farm into a pasture where the children were given cow food, and the cows made their way right up to us. The children got an up close view of the cow's LONG sandpaper like tongues. Many wild pigs also joined in on the feeding fun!
We finished our trip with a wonderful picnic lunch under shade trees. The cooler, overcast weather was perfect as the children played on the playground. From Mulch Mountain, to cow roping, swings, slides, and monkey bars, adventure was had by all! What a blessed time we had visiting Legare Farms! Thank you Mrs. Cumbee, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Shockley for organizing this field trip for all the children!
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Kindergarten Students Explore West Farm Corn Maze
Written by PCA Mom Brantli McMillan
I feel confident saying almost every kindergartner at PCA on Friday morning was up with the rooster's crow. Why you may ask? They were headed on their first field trip of the year to West Farm Corn Maze in Moncks Corner, SC.
When we arrived at West Farm Corn Maze, some children immediately jumped onto the gigantic sand pile with a slide, some raced to the hop ball park and others got lost in the kiddie hay bale maze! After getting some of their excitement out, we headed to the educational center. Here Mrs. West, who is a retired school teacher and the owner, taught us all about pumpkins! She read us a story about the life cycle of a pumpkin and showed us all of the delicious food available at stores with real pumpkin in it. We all were hoping for samples of the pumpkin donuts on display!
Next we headed to the pumpkin shop. Here each child got to choose a pumpkin to decorate with paint and stickers and take home. After a little creative time, our group made its way to the hay ride. Now this was a treat! We climbed onto a trailer pulled by a tractor that took us on a beautiful tour of the property. One mom, Margaret Thompson, pointed out a beautiful egret and other wildlife to the children along the way.
If it wasn't enough to see animals on the hayride, the staff at West End had that covered because we then headed to the farm zoo. The children loved hearing about the animals but even more so loved feeding them! It was a real treat for all!
The final stop at West Farm Corn Maze was the corn maze. Not only did we have to make our way through the corn maze, but we had a scavenger hunt to find 8 paw prints of different animals on the way. I have to admit, it was actually a little tough to complete the task. However, our kindergartners were determined not to leave the maze without all the paw prints covered. The teachers and parents loved hearing them make plans with determination leading the way! This adventure definitely worked up an appetite. So what was next, a picnic!
Lots of laughter was heard at West Farm Corn Maze
on Friday, and the chaperones, teachers and staff were happy to hear it coming from our PCA kindergarten children.
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Getting To Know Our New Principal
During the past several weeks, we have introduced you to PCA's newest faculty members. Today we wanted to feature our new Lower School Principal, Dr. Rick Martin. While many of you have enjoyed the opportunity of getting to know him.. we wanted to share a more in-depth look at his philosophy, his background, his values and his heart.
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Dr. Rick Martin - Lower School Principal
Life is one excursion after another and my professional journey began immediately after I graduated from high school in 1985. Not sure of life direction, I volunteered for one year as a "Head Start" teacher aide in NYC to discover if teaching was a good fit for me. One year later, I enrolled as an education major at a local college in my hometown and graduated in 1990 with a state certification to teach K-8th grade.
After teaching two years in my home town and being trained for church leadership for one year in my home church, my wife and I responded to a call to lead a church plant in Versailles, MO. It was during this time as a bi-vocational pastor and 3rd-grade
public school teacher when I started to understand the value of a Christian education. As I observed my third graders facing cultural challenges before they were developmentally ready and witnessing first hand the decline of their character and spirituality, I developed a conviction for Christian education that would eventually grow into a commitment to build partnerships between the home, school, and church as a strategy to strengthen the spiritual, moral, academic, and relational foundation students need today.
In 1998 I was invited to join the pastoral staff at Cornerstone Church located in Virginia. I was asked to lead the K-8th Christian school ministry and serve as a liaison between the church and school staff. This assignment naturally led me to pursue formal training for educational leadership and I obtained an M.Ed. in school administration from Columbia International University (CIU) in 2003. Four years later, I enrolled in CIU's doctoral program and graduated January 2015 with a Ph.D. in educational leadership.
In 2014, I responded to an invitation to serve as the superintendent at Calvary Chapel Christian School in Las Vegas, NV. Three years later, my daughter became ill with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and our desire to move back to the eastern time zone led me to resign at Calvary and pursue a different position. When thinking about what I really felt called to do, I narrowed my job search to only include lower school principal positions with a maximum day drive to Columbus, Ohio where my daughter and her husband live. PCA eventually became the school of God's leading and I count it a privilege to serve in this capacity.
Over the past 20+ years, I have learned principles of biblical leadership, educational philosophy, behavior management, staff development, mission and vision advancement, and emotional health to enhance my understanding of leadership. My relationship with God, along with the skills acquired from experience and education have helped create the structure I need to function as an educational leader. My journey will continue here and I look forward to learning and growing alongside the wonderful faculty and staff at PCA.
On a personal note, I married Annette in 1990 and we welcomed our first child four years later. Our 5
th
child arrived in 2003 and first grandchild this past April. As a family, we enjoy hanging out, eating together, taking walks, and exploring God's creation through hiking and non-rugged camping. Annette recently fulfilled a childhood dream to become a nurse and graduated as an RN in 2014. Abi married her high school sweetheart and became a mom this past April.
(Abi just recently learned that her cancer is gone and is currently in remission!!)
Zac graduated from high school in 2014 and works at Profound Technologies in Seal Beach, CA. Mariah graduated from high school in 2016 and attends Abilene Christian University located in Texas. Nerel (12th) and Olivia (9th) are students here at PCA and plan to graduate in 2018 and 2021.
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PCA Presents:
SCREENAGERS Growing Up In The Digital Age
The Award-winning documentary film SCREENAGERS explores one of the most challenging parenting issues of our day: screen time. Authors and brain scientists offer surprising findings on the impact of screen technology and offer proven solutions that empower kids to best navigate the digital world.
PCA is pleased to present a special
screening of the documentary for parents and students on Tuesday, October 17th at 7 pm in Room B219.
Prior to the documentary screening, we encourage you to visit the Screenagers webpage at www.screenagersmovie.com
where you'll find resources including research and parenting apps. Please take a moment to watch the trailer below, then join us for one of these special screenings.
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Great Savings On High School Uniforms!
Dennis Uniforms will soon be offering great fall savings for our families!
This week, from October 19- 21 you'll receive 15% off all purchases and free shipping on orders over $25!
It's the perfect time to add a few additional pieces to your student's wardrobe or purchase a sweatshirt for the cooler weather that's on the way. Be sure to check out both sweatshirt options.. the crew neck and the quarter zip. The quarter zip is required for chapel while either sweatshirt is approved outerwear on regular uniform dress days.
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Announcing PCA's First Annual Christmas Tree, Wreath and Garland Sale!!!
Step right up! Step right up! Come get your Christmas tree.....in October! That's right! Announcing the First Annual PCA Christmas Tree, Wreath and Garland Sale! Beginning Monday, October 23rd, our students will be
pre-selling North Carolina-grown, fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland, and the proceeds will go directly to the PCA Annual Fund (which allows us to give student scholarships, make improvements in our classrooms and technology, and support teacher initiatives). Items will be pre-sold on our PCA website and through order forms from
October 23-November 3
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Save the date! The day to pick up your purchased items is Saturday, December 2, from 8 am - 12 pm. Nothing will be sold onsite, so please order before the deadline and mark your calendar to come EARLY on December 2nd for the very best selection! We are excited about the potential success of this fundraiser. What an amazing way to add some Christmas cheer to your home and help our school! Tell your friends and family! Sale starts OCTOBER 23!
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Spanish Club Makes Plans To Volunteer At The Dream Center
Written by Spanish Club Advisor Mitzi Loudin
New members of the Spanish Club will be initiated into the club at our next meeting on
October 26th during lunch in Senora Loudin's room (B224). To be initiated into the club, participants will recite in Spanish either La Gran Comision or The Great Commission Matthew 28:19. Our first club activity is scheduled for November 2nd. Members will volunteer at the Dream Center in North Charleston which provides resources and opportunities to low income, homeless and under-served families. Our students will use their Spanish skills to work in the various areas of the volunteer center. Vayamos Con Dios!
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Palmetto Christian Academy Fall Dance
Palmetto Christian Academy students in Grades 9-12 are invited to enjoy a beautiful autumn evening of dancing and fall treats!
Our Fall Dance will take place on Saturday, October 28th from 8 to 11 pm at Belle Hall Club House in Mount Pleasant. This year's theme is a Masquerade Ball. Students may wear their own masks or one that we provide.
Here's what you need to know:
- Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased online.. see the ticket link below. All tickets must be purchased by October 24th.
- Each student who plans to attend must complete an attendee form. Click here to download the form. We ask that the guest portion of this form be completed if your student is bringing a non-PCA student to the dance. Please return the form to faculty member, Mrs. Katie Jacobs, by October 24th.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Katie Jacobs at kjacobs@palmettochristianacademy.org.
We are incredibly excited to share in this fun evening with our high school students! We certainly hope to see your student at this year's Fall Dance!
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Take Your Parents To Lunch Day 2017!
What a joy to celebrate national Take Your Parents To Lunch Day with our kindergarten through 4th grade families last Wednesday! We were delighted to see so many of our moms and dads and have the opportunity to fellowship with you. Here's what one of our 1st grade moms said to our staff, "I want you to know how meaningful today was to me and my daughter and all of the people at my table. Paying for private school is sometimes more than I want to do but things like today remind of the extra perks that come with being with people who truly care about the kids and their parents. Today created an opportunity for my daughter and I to have a special memory. You guys knocked it out of the park."
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Vote For Mount Pleasant Magazine's "Best of 2018"!
It's your chance to show your love for PCA! 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, 2016 and again in 2017. Let's make it four years in a row!
Please take just a few minutes to cast your vote for "Best of 2018".
We greatly appreciate your support!!!
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Important Upcoming Days Off
We wanted to remind you of several upcoming days off:
Thursday, October 19th -
Fall Break/
No School
Friday, October 20th -
Fall
Break/ No School
Thursday, October 26th -
Lower School Parent Teacher Conferences
There will be no school for Lower School students only. Upper School students, Grades 6th - 12th, will have a regular school day.
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Join Us For ECBC's Fall Festival
Be sure to join us for a super fun evening at this year's Fall Festival on
Friday, October 27th from 6 to 9 pm! You'll enjoy trunk or treating, great music, costume contests, animal balloons, inflatables and delicious food. Come with candy, decorate your car's trunk, and celebrate with our families! Register your car for the Trunk or Treat below.
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Join Us For An Evening Of Giving Thanks!
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 9th 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!
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Coastal Bus Line: Fall Special Savings
Skip the line and save some time! Coastal Bus Line is offering a special 10-percent savings for fall on student busing. It's safe and affordable student transportation to and from school. Routes include Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant. For more information call 843-928-3028 or email info@coastalbusline.com. Or check out their website at www.coastalbusline.com. Take advantage of the great savings today!
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Swimming Eagles Win Big at the 2017 SCISA State Championship Meet!
Twenty of the fastest Eagle State Qualifiers swooped in to the Augusta Aquatic Center for the State Champs Meet on Saturday, October 14th. With 30 teams competing from around the state, the Eagles were prepared to race and to win. Our boys team, led by Co Captains, Sam Biggerstaff and Michael Pernell, included Brad Chaney, Will Vandergrift, James Miles, Ocean Dybowski, Reagan Palmer, Cole Seitz and Simeon McLeod. After several spectacular races, the Mens' Eagles Team earned the title of the 2017 State Runner Up Champions. The relay team of Biggerstaff, Pernell, Chaney and Vandergrift fought their way to two first place finishes in the 200 Medley Relay and the 200 Freestyle Relay and now hold the title of State Champions in each of these two events. In the individual events, Sam Biggerstaff holds the State Title in the 200 Individual Medley event, and Will Vandergrift holds the State Title in the 100 Backstroke event. Impressive swims from the men also include the 2nd place state finish from Brad Chaney in 50 freestyle, 2nd place finish from Sam Biggerstaff in the 100 breaststroke, 3rd place finish from Will Vandergrift in the 100 butterfly, and a 6th place finish by Michael Pernell in the 50 freestyle.
Our girls' team did not disappoint as they had strong finishes as well earning them a 5th place state finish in the final standings. The girls' state team includes Lauren Pernell, Catherine Cave, Abby Buckingham, Paisley Dybowski, Zella Horton, Lexi Walker, Katie Grace Vandergrift, Emi Morgan, Amadea Friedl, Anderson Blair and Regan Baker. Top individual points were earned by Katie Grace Vandergrift with her 3rd place finish in the 100 butterfly and a fourth place finish in the 500 freestyle. Lauren Pernell and Emi Morgan both scored big points for the team with their individual races. Sixth Grader
Amadea Friedl swam in her first State Meet with an impressive 10th place finish in her 100 freestyle race. Abby Buckingham also enjoyed a 9th place finish in the 200 Individual Medley Race. The Girls' Relay Team of Emi, Lauren, Katie Grace and Anderson clawed their way to a third place finish in the 200 Free Relay and a 4th place finish in the Medley Relay.
The Swim Team wishes to thank Coach Hoover, Mr. Zubia, the teachers and staff, and the PCA Booster Club for their support during this 2017 season. The team is especially proud of our seniors, Sam Biggerstaff and Michael Pernell, for their commitment to the team over the past seven years and look forward to watching them soar to college in the coming year.
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Varsity Girls Tennis Team Wins Region Championship!
The Girls Varsity Tennis team lost to Academic Magnet 1-5 on Wednesday last week but defeated Carolina Academy on Thursday to complete a perfect 8-0 record in region play! With the region title, the girls earned the right to host a first round match of the State Championship and will play Colleton Prep today, Monday, October 16th. The match will be played at the Volvo Tennis Center and will start at 3 pm. Please come out and support our girls as they make a push toward the State Championship!
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Varsity Volleyball Team Adds Two More Wins
The Varsity volleyball team defeated Northside Christian on Monday 3-0 and then beat Williamsburg Academy 3-0 on Tuesday to secure second place in Region II AA. The girls will play a double header at home on Tuesday, October 17th when they take on Calhoun Academy starting at 4 pm in the PCA gym. The first match will be a make-up from the match postponed due to Hurricane Irma. The girls will play two best-of-three matches. This will be our Senior Night and our 3 seniors will be recognized between the two matches.
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JV Volleyball: The Future's So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades
Congratulations to our JV Volleyball team on a season full of learning and dedication (as well as bumping, setting and spiking!) Although the books show they did not have a winning season, this is the youngest team that Coach Alyssa Woodhall has coached and she is excited about the future with this group of talented players and families. This spirited group of 7th, 8th and 9th graders had their first taste of competitive volleyball and their volleyball skills improved greatly since they began on August 1st. The love of the game and dedication of these future PCA athletes will be exciting to watch for years to come!
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Standing left to right: Sophie Michel, Maggie O'Hanley, Mallory Loudin,
Charlee Olson, Gibbs Fishburne, Kendall Anderson, Trinity Rocha,
Helen Holmes, Carissa Fragola, Grace Nims, Lilly Corley, Bella Buceti,
Anna Scott Nuttall (seated) and Rachel Andrews (not pictured) |
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Two Varsity Girls Golf Team Members Named All-Region
The Varsity Girls Golf team finished the season with a 3rd place finish at the State Championships held Monday at the Hackler Course in Conway, SC. The team was the top AA finisher in the match which was shortened to 9 holes due to rain. Ava Romfo led the Lady Eagles, shooting a 46 which tied the school record for 9 holes. Her score was good for 6th individually with her teammate, Erin Wayman shooting a 47 and finishing 11th overall. Both Ava and Erin were named to the All-Region team as well. The team played extremely well this season with many members lowering their personal best scores over the season.
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Cross Country Team Competes In Santee State Park Invitational
The Cross-Country team traveled to the Santee State Park Invitational this past Wednesday. The girls team finished 8th out of 12 teams with Ella Banks leading the way. Ella finished 30th out of 124 runners while the boys were paced by Gage Kennington, 55th out of 167. The boys did not take enough runners to qualify for team standings. The team will be running in the Region II-AA meet on Wednesday, October 18th in Sumter.
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Middle School Football Team Rolls Over First Baptist
The Middle School Football team defeated First Baptist 36-8 last Thursday at Danny Jones field. Alex Frampton and Colson Gunn scored 2 rushing TD's each and the fifth TD came on a 43 yard Frampton to Gunn pass. Colson Gunn also scored on a 2 point conversion with Thomas Patrick adding 2 others to complete the scoring. The boys will have this week off and will host Pinewood Prep on October 26th at Danny Jones field. The team is now 5-1 on the season.
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Middle School Golf Team Playing Well!
The Middle School Golf team had its best round of the season last week at Dunes West and currently sits in third place in the East Cooper Middle School Golf League. Ryan Propes is leading the team with a 42.5 average followed by John Michael Jenkins, Colin Johnson, Miles Haight, Cole Seitz, and Davis Johnson. Other team members include Bo Jiminez, Hans Payne, Grayson Thompson, Grant Blackwell, Tao Rocha, Jacob Kolb, and Joshua Matthews. The boys will hit the links again on Tuesday, October 17th as they play at Stono Ferry.
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JV/Varsity Basketball Meetings And Tryouts
It's almost basketball season! We are excited to announce upcoming informational meetings and tryout dates.
Here's what you need to know:
Informational meetings:
7th-12th Boys - October 23rd at 6:30 pm in Room B215
7th-12th Girls - October 23rd at 6:30 pm in Room B222
Tryouts:
Girls 7th-12th - October
30th
at 3:15-5:15 pm and October 31st at 5:15-7:15 pm
Boys 7th-12th - October 30th at
5:15-7:15 pm and October 31st at 3:15-5:15 pm
*Please note that the boys and girls tryout times flip flop on the two dates.
In an effort to allow our 7th graders another year of development, we are attempting to populate our JV team with players from 8th-10th grades this year. 7th graders are welcome to participate, however this tryout should be seen as a learning experience to prepare them for future tryouts with a possibility that they may be needed to complete our team this season.
Please contact Coach Chris Pouyat at c_pouyat@yahoo.com
for questions about girls' basketball.
Please contact Coach John Harris at johnharrisbasketball@gmail.com
for questions about boys' basketball.
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Trident Basketball Registration: Deadline Extended To November 3rd!
PCA is pleased to participate again this year in the Trident Basketball League for Grades 5-8. Registration for both boys and girls basketball is open through Friday, November 3rd at 5 pm. The registration fee is $50 per child and can be paid by clicking here.
Once the fee is paid, here's what you need to do:
- Complete a Trident Registration Form (attached below) and include a recent picture of your child. All forms must be turned in to the PCA Office before October 14th.
- Provide a copy of your child's birth certificate
- Provide a current physical (physicals are good for one calendar year)
If your child registers for Trident and is then selected for the PCA JV Basketball team, your Trident athletic fee will be applied to the JV team fee and your child will be removed from the Trident rosters.
We need volunteer coaches for 7th grade boys, 8th grade boys, 5th grade girls, and 8th grade girls! If you are willing to coach a Trident team, please contact Dale Hoover at dhoover@palmettochristianacademy.org by November 3rd.
Important: We do not currently have dates or locations for practices and games. Practice schedules will be determined by individual coaches once teams are formed. We will provide game schedules as soon as they are available to us.
FAQs: Please find a list of frequently asked questions by
clicking here. If you have further questions, please contact Alyssa Woodhall, Athletic Administrative Assistant, at awoodhall@palmettochristianacademy.org.
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Important Dates To Remember
- October 19 & 20 - Fall Break/NO SCHOOL
- October 25 - Make Up Picture Day
- October 25 - Booster Club Meeting
- October 26 - FCA Breakfast
- October 26 - Lower School Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School For Lower School Only (Grades K-5)
- November 9 - Thanksgiving Chapel
- November 15 - Booster Club Meeting
- November 16 - Basketball BBQ Tipoff
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