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PCA's American Heritage Girls March In Veterans Day Parade
Written by PCA Mom Lauren Goulette
As an American Heritage Girl, we pledge to 'honor our country' and our girls got to live this out on Saturday as they walked in the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Charleston. Each girl was personally able to thank veterans and current military members for their service to our great nation. The most beautiful part of the day was that these courageous men and women were thanking us for being there - when it is us who should be thanking them daily for being our country's heroes. Troop leader Beverly DiMatteo said, "We plan on bringing a big Thank You sign next year! We plan on making this parade a priority and I urge you to do the same!"
AHG Explorers Lauren Pabst and Cole Garner had the opportunity to meet Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and his wife and share American Heritage Girls with them. It was a privilege to be a part of such a special day and will definitely be an annual tradition for this PCA troop.
Another way we are honoring our country is by selling wreaths that will be placed on gravesites of men and women who served our country. On December 16th, we will be laying wreaths as a troop with Wreaths Across America. Our girls have currently sold nearly 250 wreaths. If you are interested in donating to this worthy cause, please click the link below.
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Veteran Bob Martin Shares His Story With Citadel Cadets
Written by PCA Staff Member and Mom Cullan Pagenkopf
It was an unforgettable experience for Citadel students in a U.S. military history class as Bob Martin, a USAAF officer and B-17 bombardier, shared his experiences of aerial combat. While his background is impressive, you may recognize and appreciate Mr. Martin as one of our remarkable lunchroom volunteers who does far more for us than simply "put cookies on the plates" as he describes it.
Bob has had an extraordinary life and recently celebrated his 93rd birthday. As he spoke with Citadel cadets, he shared some of his amazing stories of flying on
35 missions in a B17 over France and Nazi Germany during World War II. He eloquently provided encouragement and words of wisdom to the next generation of military officers.
Bob says he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior when he was 12, and remembers praying a lot before those bombing missions. On one mission, his bomber was hit by a German cannon shell which seriously wounded their 18 year old waist gunner. Fortunately, the low air temperature and extreme altitude froze the wound and the young man lived to get back to the U.S.
After the war, Bob finished college, served our country as a Special Agent with the FBI, worked for Ford Motor Company for 26 years, then served alongside his wife as a missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators for more than 28 years.
We are blessed that he has chosen to volunteer in the PCA lunchroom for the past three years. Bob says h
e loves being around all of the children and he feels that it keeps him young.
So if lunchroom duty has been on your "to do" list, now is the time to sign up! The staff really does need your help, you get a free lunch, and who knows, you may even hear some free war stories.
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View The Renderings Of The Student Life Center: Join Us At Coffee Q&A
We are thrilled to present our 3D renderings of our new Student Life Center!
Please join us for a Coffee Q&A to learn more about this exciting campus addition, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 14th at 8 am in the Welcome Center. This is a great time to ask questions about the new facility, the campaign, or share your input about this state of the art building project.
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Basketball BBQ Kickoff: This Thursday!
Join us for a spectacular evening of food, fellowship and fun at the Basketball BBQ Kickoff on Thursday, November 16th starting at 5:30 pm. All grades, all ages are invited to attend. Meet guest speaker, former South Carolina Gamecock quarterback, Dylan Thompson! Watch our varsity teams in action against faculty and staff! Be the first to see our new Fighting Eagles hype video!
If you've attended one of our Basketball BBQ Kickoffs before, you know why this is a family favorite. If you've never been to this event, now is the perfect time to start. We're kicking it up this year with new, super fun events.. you won't want to miss this!
Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students.
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Spiritual Renewal Week: Seeking First The Kingdom Of God
Ignite! a week of spiritual renewal at PCA proved to be a significant time in exposing our students to the Kingdom. Through daily chapels and classroom visits, Curvine and 23
young men and women from Crossroads Leadership College
shared their stories of how Jesus has impacted their lives. Our desire for each student is that his or her heart is softened to hear the Word of God so they may apply it in their lives. It was a powerful week as our students prayed and worshipped together every morning.
A special thank you to PTF for helping with treats and the overall fun factor during spiritual renewal week. We are grateful for the amazing team of PTF volunteers who provided multiple opportunities for kids to interact and fellowship with the leadership team.
Please take just a couple of minutes to watch this video to see what your children experienced during Spiritual Renewal Week and hear more about Curvine Brewington and his desire to connect with this generation.
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Thanksgiving Chapel: Giving Thanks To God For His Gracious Provision
What a beautiful evening of celebrating God's goodness at our annual Thanksgiving Chapel last Thursday night. From the singing of our national anthem and honoring our veterans.. to the kindergarten students' recitation of Psalm 100.. to the beautiful performances of our choirs, bands and lower school students.. it was a night to remember.
May we be grateful every day for God's gifts and His provision, both spiritual and physical.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Blessing Bags Were Bountiful!.. Plus More PTF News
Written by PTF Co-President Leah Chadwick
As we begin to celebrate this holiday season, our hearts are already filled, and we are in awe at the abundance of gift cards that came in last week for the Blessing Bags for our facilities staff. The Lord surely picked a wonderful crew for PCA to claim as its own, and we were able to show these 9 amazing people how much we truly appreciate their continuous dedication to our school and church. Thank you Mark, Joey, Paul, Garrett, Linda, Sam, David, Hilton, and Scott for always being there and helping in all types of situations. And THANK YOU to all the PCA parents that donated the gift cards to make this Thanksgiving Blessing possible.
With only one week of school left before break, we also want to show our teachers how much we appreciate their daily commitment to our children. The Upper School Encouragement Team will be providing a Thanksgiving Luncheon for all Upper School Faculty and Staff
on Wednesday. PTF will be hosting the "5 Days of Blessings" for the Preschool and Lower School teachers. We enjoyed our fellowship time last Friday, as we created Blessing Bags for the teachers for each day of this week. Volunteers will be passing out the treats each morning before school.
With an exciting few weeks ahead, as we prepare for the Merry Mart, Christmas Parade, Christmas Chapel, Christmas Luncheon, Book Fair, and...(well, that's sounds like enough, right?) please be on the lookout for Sign Ups for opportunities to volunteer. We encourage you to get involved and enjoy the season ahead. Please contact us with any questions at ptf@palmettochristianacademy.org. Blessings to you and a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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5th Graders Explore Ancient Swamp Forest
Written by PCA Moms Erika Romfo and Margaret Thompson
A chilly morning could not stop the 5th graders from hitting the trails of the Francis Beidler Forest in Harleyville, SC last week. The Francis Beidler Forest is the world's largest original-growth cypress-tupelo swamp forest. The forest, located in Four Holes Swamp, is approximately 12,500 acres with more than 1,800 acres of ancient trees, some of which are over 1500 years old. The swamp begins as a small swamp stream in Calhoun County and flows 62 miles through four counties before it joins the Edisto River and the Atlantic Ocean. Our students learned about Cypress knees and dwarf palms and how they are both an essential part of the swamp. In addition to various types of trees, the forest is also home to a vast amount of wildlife. The students saw turtles, birds, spiders, a fawn, a doe, a raccoon, a baby snake and lots of caterpillars while walking along the almost 1.75 mile boardwalk that meanders through the forest. After an enjoyable picnic lunch, the students participated in a scavenger hunt where they identified and learned more about the variety of trees in the forest. At the end of the trip, the students and Mrs. Moser, enjoyed an up close and personal encounter with Lucy and Cleopatra; two of the resident snakes at the education center. Thank you to our Audubon-trained guides who helped to make this a memorable trip!
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3rd Graders Visit The Site Of The First Permanent English Settlement In South Carolina
Written by PCA Mom Brantli McMillan
Earlier this month the third grade classes traveled over the river and literally though the woods in West Ashley to the birthplace of the Carolinas, Charles Towne Landing. Charles Towne Landing is one of South Carolina's 47 state parks.
In 1670 the English settled Charles Towne along the banks of the Ashley River. The third grade classes were able to walk the grounds and see how South Carolina's first settlers lived. They learned that archeologists have found many ancient artifacts from the original settlers and that the grounds still contain many treasures that have not been found. One student, Ross McMillan, even stumbled upon a piece of glass dating back to the 17th century while on the tour. This was especially neat because it really hit home for the children that the ground contained many secrets and facts of South Carolina's past still.
On the walking tour the children visited a cabin just like the one that settlers would have lived in when they first arrived to Charles Towne. This cabin was known as a holding cabin. Settlers would stay here until they were able to build their own living quarters. It has a dirt floor and could house 20 or more people at a time even though it has only one main room and a loft. There were a lot of wows in the crowd when our students learned how many people might stay together in this one small cabin. They also learned how early settlers traveled by boats from England bringing everything from food to iron to live stock. They were able to climb aboard a boat designed to look just like the ones the English used. One other favorite stop on the tour were the stocks where prisoners and thieves were kept. We had good laugh when a couple of students volunteered to be locked up in the stocks.
After touring the grounds the ranger took us back into the museum where the children played a game that taught them about trade between Barbados, Charles Towne and the Indians. The children were amazed to see how dependent each group was to the other. From the game they learned that everyone had to work together in order to survive. They did a remarkable job trading wisely with one another without the help from chaperones. At the end of the day, we were blessed with beautiful weather and were able to enjoy a picnic lunch outside on the grounds.
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Eagle Merry Mart: Vendor Registration Now Open!
Palmetto Christian Academy is delighted to announce our first Eagle Merry Mart. This will be a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to gather for a bright and merry morning of shopping and fellowship. We invite you to be a vendor at our Eagle Merry Mart on December 2nd from 9 am to 12 pm at PCA. Registration will be open to our PCA families first, then will be open to our community. If you are interested in being a vendor, we encourage you to act fast. Please pay the $65 vendor fee, plus complete the vendor agreement below and return to the PCA office by November 24th. All vendors are required to bring tangible items of their product to buy or samples to hand out to shoppers.
We are confident that you will find our event to be fun and fulfilling for you and your company at the hands of our dedicated volunteers and our loyal shoppers.
Questions? Contact merrymart@palmettochristianacademy.org. Thank you in advance for considering a partnership with PCA this holiday season. We appreciate your willingness to be a part of the Eagle Merry Mart.
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Will You Be A Helper During Our Christmas Tree Pickup?
Calling all "elves!" Thank you so much for making our very First Annual PCA Christmas Tree, Wreath, and Garland Sale a complete success! Now we need your help! Please consider clicking on the link below to serve on either the unload/set up day, Friday, December 1st, or during the pick up on Saturday, December 2nd. Do you have a high schooler who is looking for a way to get those service hours done? Well, look no further! There are many spots that would be perfect for our high school students. It's only 2 weeks away, so please go on and sign up today! Thank you, in advance, for your amazing support of our sale!
Sign Up To Volunteer
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En Español Se Dice...
Written by Selina Zubia
When learning a second language, it is said that it takes 5-7 years for a person to become fluent in that language. I think our PCA students enrolled in Spanish class have A LOT of practicing to do!
Aware that learning to speak proper English is challenging enough, Ms. Evangeline Cade has come up with a fun way to help her Spanish students better retain what she is teaching them. It
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s called mnemonics:
a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something
. Ms. Cade didn
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t have to look very far to find the perfect mnemonic devices to help her students on their language-learning journey.
Evangeline gathered the best PCA talent to demonstrate everyday activities. Photos were taken of them as they used props, along with some physical exaggeration, to act out fun things like,
La se
ñ
ora Welch come
un limón.
The idea is to help students internalize what they learn through fun associations.
Thank you Mr. Zubia and Mr. Moser for hiring innovative teachers like Ms. Cade!
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New Spirit Store Item: Shop Today!
Just in time for the cooler weather, the Booster Club is proud to present a new item available in our PCA Spirit Store. Take a look at this long sleeve cotton t-shirt designed to keep you comfy and warm. The shirt sports a small pocket with our Eagle logo on the front and proudly proclaims Philippians 4:13 across the back. The new PCA Eagles t-shirt is $25. It's
available in youth sizes medium to extra large, and adult sizes small to extra large.
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Open Invitation To Moms In Prayer
The PCA chapter of Moms in Prayer International will continue to meet every Monday morning at 8 am in the Worship Center to pray for our children, our staff and our school. What if you could change the world -- not just for today but for generations to come?
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PCA Invites All Alumni For Annual Luncheon In December
Palmetto Christian Academy is pleased to invite all alumni and their families to a special event on Tuesday, December 19th at 11:30 am in the ECBC Welcome Center. Please join us as we reconnect with classmates and friends, enjoy a delicious meal, and celebrate our amazing graduates. If you have a child who is a PCA alumnus, please share our invitation and make plans to attend.
We are so excited to welcome our alumni home!
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FCA Breakfast This Thursday Morning
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.
FCA will meet on Thursday, November 16th from 7:15 am to 7:55 am in the PCA gym. All 6th-12th grade athletes are encouraged to attend.
Students who plan to attend are asked to sign up so we know how much food to prepare. We look forward to a meaningful time together!
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Competition Cheer Squad Competes In State Championship
Written by PCA Board Member and Mom Laura Broach
Our PCA Competition Cheer Squad traveled to Sumter this past
Thursday to compete in the 2017 SCISA State Championship. Boy, was PCA well-represented, with quite an entourage of parents and fans! They battled against nine other teams in the Gameday Cheer event, and against four other teams in the Varsity Cheer event. They put up their very best performance by far, and left it all on the mat! Thank you, Coach Amber Meteraud, for your time and dedication to the competition team. Your guidance and support was invaluable! Finally, a special "Thank you" to the many parents and to Coach Hoover, who have been huge supporters of the cheer program! Go Eagles!
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Got Talent? We're Looking For Scorekeepers And Announcers!
The PCA Athletic department is looking for some help in key areas this basketball season. We need an adult to keep the score/clock during JV and Varsity games. This position will pay $15 per game.
We are also looking for someone to keep the score/clock during Trident games on Saturdays. This position will pay $10 per game and is open to anyone 16 or older.
The final position we are looking to fill would be for an announcer at JV and/or Trident games. Pay would be $15/game for JV and $10/game for Trident. The announcing positions are open to students from 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Please e-mail Dale Hoover at dhoover@palmettochristianacademy.org
if you are interested.
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Important Dates To Remember
- November 14 - Student Life Center Coffee Q&A
- November 15 - Booster Club Meeting
- November 16 - FCA Breakfast
- November 16 - Basketball BBQ Tipoff
- November 17 - National Honor Society Induction
- November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break
- November 30 - FCA Breakfast
- December 6 - Lower School Christmas Chapel
- December 7 - Upper School Christmas Concert
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