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Bringin' Down The House!
Written by Selina Zubia
It began with Veggie Tales, progressed to rapping for Jesus and hearing a gospel message, to ending with many Upper School students coming forward to ask Jesus for a deeper relationship with Him. What am I talking about? Upper School Chapel this past Friday!
Curvine Brewington (pronounced curvin') surprised the student body with his brand of high octane Christian rap and a passion for God's Word. At first the students didn't know what to think when Mr. Zubia introduced Curvine as a visiting pre-school pastor (wink-wink). The tease continued as Curvine's background video started with the Veggie Tales singing and then morphed into rap lyrics professing his faith. Talk about mind-boggling! It soon became evident that this wasn't going to be your grandma's chapel service!
After giving a moving sermon that focused on Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Curvine asked students to feel free to come forward if anyone wanted to pray for forgiveness and ask Jesus to renew their hearts. And they came! It was moving, exhilarating, promising, motivating, and many other -ing words all rolled up into an awesome experience! The entire day, students commented on how much they liked Chapel and Curvine's music, message, and energy.
A little birdie told me that Curvine, along with students from Crossroads Leadership College, may just make another trip out to PCA...
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PCA Presents:
SCREENAGERS Growing Up In The Digital Age
Written by Academic Counselor Sally Pascutti
Screen time. It is one of the most challenging parenting and personal issues facing families. In an effort to open discussion and provide resources on managing our digital lives, PCA is pleased to invite you to a showing of the documentary film Screenagers.
The film includes perspectives from both children and parents, addressing themes of struggles over social media, video games, academics, differing vulnerability for boys and girls, and internet addiction. Authors and brain scientists explore the impact of screen technology and offer proven solutions that empower kids to best navigate the digital world.
PCA will explore the challenge of technology use at three events, beginning on Friday, October 6th with an Upper School Chapel on the topic of "Ways Your iPhone is Changing You" led by ECBC High School Pastor Van Barnhill. This will be followed by a Screenagers showing during PCA Upper School Chapel on Friday, October 13th. (Parents are invited to attend.) Students will discuss the film in Bible classes the following week. Finally, we'll offer an evening screening of the documentary for parents and students on Tuesday, October 17th at 7 p.m. in ECBC Room B219.
The documentary is produced by physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston who decided to make SCREENAGERS when she found herself constantly struggling with her two kids about screen time. Ruston felt guilty and confused, not sure what limits were best, especially around mobile phones, social media, gaming, and how to monitor online homework. Hearing repeatedly how other parents were equally overwhelmed, she realized this is one of the biggest, unexplored parenting issues of our time.
Director Ruston turned the camera on her own family and others-revealing stories that depict messy struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Examples of stories, include Hannah's, an 14-year-old victim of social media bullying that stemmed from her trying to hide her use of social media from her mom. Issues are different for boys and girls, and the film also follows Andrew's story, a straight-A student whose love of video games spins out of control when he goes off to college and lands in an internet rehab center.
Interwoven into these stories, are cutting edge science and insights from thought leaders such as Peggy Orenstein, Sherry Turkle, Simon Sinek, as well as leading brain scientists who present evidence on real changes happening in the brain. SCREENAGERS goes far beyond exposing the risks of screen time, but reveals multiple approaches on how parents and educators can work with kids to help them achieve a healthy amount of screen time
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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.
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Lower School Students Enjoy Creative Lessons In Making Beautiful Music
Music is always about singing, playing, exploring and moving. Lower School Music Teacher Pam Hall understands that well. She wants her students to understand that music is God's gift to us all.
Throughout the month of September, students are learning songs about America, specifically The Star Spangled Banner, My Country 'Tis of Thee, America the Beautiful and Stars and Stripes Forever. Just last week, Lower School Principal Dr. Rick Martin captured on video one of Mrs. Hall's music lessons where students were practicing a new rhythm pattern using cups!
5th graders rehearsed America the Beautiful while exploring this new rhythm pattern of a dotted quarter note with a single eighth note. Mrs. Hall delights in practicing rhythm skills in a fun way. She says, "
I am always looking for ways for my children to find the joy in music."
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Sharing Our Alumni Stories: PCA Graduate Enjoying Leadership Role With Clemson's Admissions Office
If you knew Katie Quinn (Class of 2014) during her high school days at Palmetto Christian Academy, no doubt you would say she was an excellent ambassador of our school.
Now Katie (pictured second from right) is serving an important role in Clemson University's Admissions Office. We wanted to share her story with you.
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arlier in 2017, I sought out a co-op position (Cooperative Education program) for the summer and spring 2018 term, because I knew that I had a "empty" semester in the spring without classes if I did not graduate early in December. After interviewing and working with the Career Center at Clemson, I was offered the job with the Admissions Office, and I was ecstatic to work for Clemson again (I had previously worked as an Orientation Ambassador the summer after my Freshman year). This summer I completed the first rotation of my co-op with the Admissions Office. For the first rotation, I worked in the Financial Aid office, which deals with loans, grants, scholarships (state, national, and private), residency, federal audits, and work study. I learned so much about the "business" side of the University that I was not aware of as a student. Over the summer, I traveled to Atlanta for an admissions conference called Dry Run, which is for all new admissions counselors from different Southern universities to learn generally about admissions and to connect with other counselors. At the conference, I was able to learn about other college's admissions process, and it gave me a greater appreciation for all the work that the Admissions Office at Clemson does in order to draw in high achieving high school students year after year.
I will complete the second rotation of the co-op this Spring 2018 semester in the Admissions office where I will be traveling with Clemson to college fairs, giving presentations about the admissions process to prospective students, and reviewing applications. Working for Clemson has taught me to how to be professional in a business setting, how to administer excellent customer service, and to find mundane tasks as bigger than oneself. I am excited to share my love for Clemson with potential students as I travel in the Spring, but to also encourage high schoolers as they move through the daunting but exciting college process."
Congratulations Katie on your continued success. We are proud of the difference you are making in the lives of so many young people!
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Interested In The Spanish Language And Spanish Speaking Cultures? Join PCA's Spanish Club!
Senora Loudin will be holding a Spanish Club meeting for all previous members on Thursday, September 28th in Room B224 during lunch. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and discuss next month's new member meeting. Any previous Spanish club member who is currently a Spanish class student is eligible to run for an office. If you are interested in holding an office, you must see Senora Loudin before the meeting on Thursday, September 28th for a form.
Gracias!!
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See You At The Pole This Wednesday!
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or more than 25 years, See You At The Pole has been about one simple act.. prayer. Today, SYATP is still about students turning to God and interceding for their generation.
On Wednesday, September 27th, PCA will join other students all around the globe to pray for our schools, friends, families, churches, and communities. See You At The Pole is a day committed to global unity in Christ and prayer.
Will you join us? Students (grades K-12) and parents are invited to gather around the flagpole outside the gym beginning at 7:30 am. You are welcome to join us at any time until we dismiss at 8 am for classes.
Let's stand united in prayer as a
generation seeking Him!
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Get Ready For School Picture Days!
Be sure to bring your best smile for this week's school picture days.
Wednesday, September 27th is picture day for Grades K-5.
Thursday, September 28th is picture day for Grades 6th-11th.
Remember, chapel attire is required for all students in Grades K-5th for school photos.
Students in Grades 6th-11th may wear regular school uniforms on picture day.
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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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Meet The Parent Teacher Fellowship Team!
Our Parent Teacher Fellowship is an integral part of PCA.. supporting our teachers and staff and encouraging genuine fellowship among our families. We are grateful for the many volunteers who help make PCA such a special place! We wanted to introduce you to the amazing women leading this fantastic team of super involved parents.
Pictured from left to right:
Kim Calderon - Boxtops
Leah Chadwick- Co-President and Book Fair
Susan Poston- Upper School Encouragement
Lauren Cattrone- Preschool Liaison
Tiffany Knight- Room Mom Coordinator
Brantli McMillan- Fundraising and Hospitality
Margaret O'Hanley- Co-President
Leann Kolb - Room Mom Coordinator
Laura Broach- Annual Fund and Special Projects
Not pictured Addie Wagner- Treasurer
PTF mission statement: Parent Teacher Fellowship seeks to enhance the partnership between teachers, families and our school through promoting education, the spiritual development and the academic character of our students. God daily uses the teachers at Palmetto Christian Academy in our children's lives and as parents it is our job to provide support through funds, volunteered time, or simply fellowship and encouragement. PTF is a strong advocate of Christ minded service and works to support the PCA school culture.
Interested in getting involved in PTF? Email ptf@palmettochristianacademy.org and we'll get you connected!
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Genevieve Fundraiser Is A Huge Success!
Written by PTF Fundraising Chair Brantli McMillan
The PTF would like to thank all of PCA families for their generous support of the Genevieve's fundraiser. The packets have been sent in and PTF is waiting to hear the final total! We are confident we sold over $7,500 so far and that does not include all internet sales! We are optimistically hopeful we will break $8,000 and receive a fifty percent profit from Genevieve's. This would not be possible without the support of our wonderful PCA families! PTF cannot wait to share with you all the ways we use this money to bless our wonderful teachers and staff!
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Meet Our Newest Faculty Members
We are blessed to have several new faculty members that have joined us for the new school year. Each week in our Eagle Edition newsletter, we'll be highlighting those teachers so you can get to know them better!
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Evangeline Cade - Middle School Spanish
Hello, my name is Evangeline Cade, and I am the new Middle School Spanish Teacher here at PCA. I've had a blast getting to know the kids during the first few weeks of school, and I'm looking forward to what the rest of the year holds!
My parents (former missionaries to Colombia, Belgium, and Mexico) raised my six siblings and me in the Washington, DC area, where we had the opportunity to meet people from very diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which inspired me with a passion for learning other languages and engaging other cultures.
I studied Spanish, French, and Cultural Anthropology at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, MD, and went on to be a missionary intern in Spain. After returning from Spain, I attended West Virginia University, where I taught Spanish and earned my Master's in World Languages, with an emphasis on language teaching methods.
I am so excited to share my passion for Spanish with the students here at PCA, and I hope to equip them to share the Gospel in Spanish as well!
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Sarah Kornegay - Upper School Computer
My name is Sarah Kornegay and I'm the new Middle/High School Computer/Yearbook teacher at PCA. I grew up in Mt. Pleasant and attended Wando High School. At Clemson University, I majored in Graphic Communications. After college, I lived in Charlotte, NC, where I worked as a graphic artist for 5 years. About a year and half ago I moved back to Charleston to work as a graphic designer for East Cooper Baptist Church. This summer, I was looking for a change and applied to be the computer teacher. So far I am really enjoying the work and getting to know the students. I love getting to share my passion for technology, typography, design, and Clemson football with them. Go Tigers!
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PCA New Family Coffee: Join Us On September 26th
If you are a new family to PCA, we hope that you will join us for "Coffee and Conversation" on Tuesday, September 26th at 8 am at Saveurs du Monde Cafe at 536 Belle Station Boulevard.
We are delighted to welcome you to PCA and look forward to hearing about your new family experiences.
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It's Spirit Night At The Eagles Nest: Join Us September 26th!
We've got the perfect opportunity for you to show your Eagle pride! It's PCA Spirit Night on Tuesday, September 26th in support of our JV and Varsity Volleyball teams. The Lady Eagles face Robert E. Lee in a big rivalry and we want to pack the gym! Anyone wearing a PCA shirt will receive free admission to the games and a ticket for a free hot dog.
Again, PCA Spirit Night is set for Tuesday, September 26th. The JV game begins at 4 pm and the Varsity game starts at 5 pm. So tell us.. where will you be?
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hosts First Breakfast This Week
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a group designed to equip, empower, and encourage students to make a difference for Christ. It's a chance to unite your two passions, faith and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ.
PCA's chapter of FCA will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 28th from 7:15 am to 7:55 am in the PCA gym. All 6th-12th grade athletes are encouraged to attend. Breakfast will be provided.
Students who plan to attend are asked to sign up so we know how much food to prepare. Please remind your athletes that FCA is designed to build their faith; therefore, students who attend the breakfast are expected to remain for the meeting. Thanks for your support!
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Eagles Fly In Spartanburg On Saturday
The PCA Eagles Swim Team attended the Oakbrook Invitational Meet in Spartanburg this past Saturday with 14 other teams from South Carolina and Georgia. The Eagles swam to a 2nd place 2A finish on both the girls and boys side with 20 state championship qualifying times.
There were many personal best races, highlighted by the 100 freestyle race of Simeon McLeod, the 50 freestyle race by Lexi Walker, and the 100 backstroke race by Will Vandergrift.
Katie Grace Vandergrift, a 6th grader, finished 1st place overall in the 50 freestyle and 500 freestyle events, and our Senior, Sam Biggerstaff, finished 1st place overall in both the 200 freestyle and 100 Butterfly events. The boys team of Brad Chaney, Sam Biggerstaff, Cole Seitz and Michael Pernell also finished with a 1st place overall in the 400 Freestyle Relay.
The team is advancing in its division and is continually placing at the top of the leaderboard at each swim meet.
"This season is really becoming exciting," said Coach Patty Biggerstaff.
"As a team, we are stretching our swimmers to swim in difficult events, trying out some new strategies, and really seeing it pay off."
The JV swimmers are headed to the James Island Meet
on Thursday, and the entire team is headed to the Northbridge Terrace pool
on Saturday as they compete at the First Baptist Invitational.
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Middle School Football Team Remains Undefeated
The PCA Middle School Football team notched its 3rd straight win of the season with a 30-6 victory over Cathedral Academy last Thursday. Spencer Evans opened the scoring with a touchdown pass from Alex Frampton. The next three PCA scores were on running plays as Colson Gunn scored twice and Tyson Kaiser added another score. The final touchdown came on a Jack Davidson pass to Jake Neuman. The boys will host Northwood in 11 man action this Thursday at Danny Jones field in North Charleston with kickoff set for 6 pm. The mini-cheer squad will be performing at the game as well as the JV cheerleaders.
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Varsity Volleyball Team Gets One Win, One Loss For The Week
The Varsity Volleyball team split two matches this week. The Lady Eagles defeated Williamsburg Academy 3-1 on Tuesday and lost to AAA powerhouse Porter Gaud on Wednesday. The JV squad lost to both schools but played very well in defeat almost taking a set from the more experienced Cyclones. Both squads will be in action again tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26th as they host Robert E Lee Academy at 4 pm (JV) and 5 pm (Varsity). It will be Spirit Night so be sure to wear your PCA spirit gear. Those fans wearing spirit gear will be admitted to the game for free and will be given a ticket for a free hotdog at the concession stand. Don't have a PCA spirit shirt? We will have the Spirit Store open so you can make a purchase! Come support your Lady Eagles for this critical region match!
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Varsity Volleyball Game Rescheduled With Calhoun
The game originally scheduled for September 11th at Calhoun Academy will now be made up as a double header when we host them for Senior Night on October 17th. There will be no JV game that day. Varsity will start at 4 pm and play (2) 3 set matches.
As a reminder, the game against Northside originally scheduled for September 7th has been rescheduled for October 9th. JV begins at 5 pm and Varsity starts at 6 pm.
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Middle School Volleyball Teams Off To A Fantastic Start!
The Middle School Volleyball teams are still undefeated in league play! The Blue Team is now 3-0. They will play tomorrow night at Park West and again on Wednesday at Porter Gaud with both games starting at 6:30 pm. The Gold Team is 2-0 and will play a double header this Thursday at Northwood Academy starting at 6:30 pm.
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Varsity Girls Golf Team Enjoys Another Win
PCA's Varsity Girls Golf Team is now 2-0!
The Lady Eagles defeated Porter Gaud at Kiawah Island's Oak Point Golf Course last Tuesday. The score was PCA 219 to Porter Gaud 230.
Ava Romfo was match medalist with a 51 and Erin Wayman was the overall runner up with a 52.
Here's a look at individual scores:
Ava Romfo 51
Erin Wayman 52
Sarah Anne Horne 57
Kate Nyers 59
Shelby Muirhead 59
Anna Matthews 62
Golf Coach Tom Orth says,
"I'm so proud of these girls and we couldn't have asked for a better start to the year! More importantly, their sportsmanship has been just as good if not better than their golf!"
There are a couple of changes to this week's schedule. The girls will not be playing Porter Gaud on Tuesday but have a match with Ashley Hall at the Daniel Island Golf Club this Thursday. This match was postponed due to Hurricane Irma.
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Equestrian Team Performs Well In First Show
This past Saturday, PCA's equestrian team competed in the Camden Hunt Seat Equitation Challenge hosted by Central Carolina. The girls did fantastic in their first show. Chase Benfield finished 5th out of large class in the future novice division and Jordan Benfield finished 4th in the future beginner division. The team heads to Brooklet GA this weekend for their next show!
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Varsity Girls Tennis Team Are Undefeated In Region Play
The Varsity Girls Tennis Team moved to 2-0 in the region with a 8-1 victory over Robert E Lee Academy last Wednesday. They played Ashley Hall on Thursday losing a tough match and dropping to 2-3 overall. The girls will be traveling to Carolina Academy today, Monday, September 25th in an attempt to stay undefeated in region play.
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Cheerleaders Set To Compete This Saturday
The PCA Cheerleading Competition Team will have their first competition of the year at Cane Bay this Saturday, September 30th. The event starts at 1 pm in the Cane Bay High School gym. Please make the effort to attend in support of our Eagle Cheerleaders! Admission is $5 per person.
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Cross Country Team Running Strong
The Cross Country team competed in Lexington last Wednesday. Top finishers for the Eagles were Gage Kennington for the boys and Ella Banks for the girls. The PCA runners will compete this Saturday in the LowCountry Invitational on John's Island.
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Important Dates To Remember
- September 27 & 28 - Picture Days
- September 28 - FCA Breakfast
- October 11- PSAT Testing
- October 11 - End of 1st Quarter
- October 12 - FCA Breakfast
- 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)
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