Dear PCA Families,
Congratulations to this year's Auction Art Contest winners! This year's auction theme is
The Bountiful Table: Sowing, Harvesting, Feasting. A special congratulations to PCA senior, Kathryn Komerska, for being named this year's Grand Prize Winner with her piece "Pleasant Afternoon" which will be featured on the cover of this year's Auction catalog!
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Nearly 100 entries were submitted, and our winners were blindly selected (all names covered) by two local art judges. The judges based their awards on creativity and best representation of this year's Auction theme.
CLICK HERE for a list of this year's winners
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Be sure to join us tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 pm in the Main Gym Lobby for our Artists' Reception! This special reception will honor the winners of our Auction Art Contest, as well as give you a chance to preview (and bid on!) the beautiful works of art.
Have a wonderful weekend! I hope to see you on Saturday morning at the Auction!
Warmly,
Dr. John Engstrom
Head of School
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Dear PCA Families, Friends, and Team Members,
I am writing you from Logan airport, having just arrived from Virginia with my dear wife, Christy, en route to PCA for this week’s auction! We are full of joyful anticipation of being with you. Thank you, Dr. Engstrom and Alice, for inviting Christy and me and for hosting us at your table Saturday. We warmly look forward to meeting more PCA families and supporters, and to take in some of the incredible art work (as well as breakfast—my favorite all-around meal). From what Dr. Engstrom has described,
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he Annual Auction highlights the best of our community: celebration together for God’s bountiful provision and purposing together to make PCA more affordable for even more wonderful families. Celebration and purpose, combined! What a combination.
Thank you for your continued support for PCA in prayer, in your labor, and in your bountiful giving. And thanks especially to Elizabeth Nanda for quarterbacking the entire event! I look forward to meeting many of you this Saturday, reconnecting with those we have met, and introducing you to my family.
Mike
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Congratulations to
PCA senior Alicia O’Neil
for being recruited to join next year's women's volleyball team at Division III at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. This week, Alicia signed her letter of intent to play at Maine Maritime Academy during a special ceremony held at PCA. She will begin her study of Power Engineering Technology in the fall. Alicia has been attending PCA since preschool. She is an honors student, achieving Honors or High Honors throughout the majority of her high school career. Alicia has been a keystone for PCA's volleyball program, one of the few four-year starters, and was co-captain of this year's team. Coach Kevin Carreiro described her as "one of the most versatile, athletically gifted individuals I have had the pleasure of coaching...one of those players we could plug into any position, and she would excel." We will miss you and wish you the best, Alicia!
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Class of 2032 & Class of 2033 Class Gift
Thank you to the families of our PCAP students for their class gift which will be up for bid at our Annual Auction this weekend!
FIND OUT
what it is!
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Background Checks
Spring is in the air, and field trips will soon be here! Now is the perfect time to complete your background check (if you haven't done so already) if you would like to volunteer to be a chaperone on your child's field trips.
LEARN MORE.
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LAST CHANCE SALE
Have you purchased your copy of Through Eagles’ Eyes, the PCA Lower School Yearbook? And did you know that Through Eagles’ Eyes covers PCAP through Eighth Grade? Special events, sports, academic competitions, drama and musical productions, music concerts, awards and daily student life is covered in its 112 pages. Don’t miss this chance to own your book of PCA memories.
Order online or through Sue McKenney (ext. 112).
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Want to say ‘Congratulations” to your student or “Thank you” to a special teacher? Say it in an Eagle Tweet. Eagle Tweets are short messages (15 words) that can be purchased by anyone to be placed in the LS Yearbook. Tweets can be parent to student, student to teacher, student to coach...the possibilities are endless! The cost is only $5!
CLICK HERE for order form.
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Deadline to Register:
Wednesday, March 20 at 11:59 pm
Registration for our Quarter 4 lunch program is now open! The first day of meals is Monday, March 25. Contact
Allison Russell (ext. 107) with questions.
CLICK HERE for descriptions of lunch options and to register.
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Deadline to Register:
Wednesday, March 20 at 11:59 pm
Registration for our Quarter 4 Kaleidoscope program is now open! Classes begin on Monday, March 25. Contact
Jodi Karnes (ext. 119) with questions.
CLICK HERE to view course descriptions and to register.
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Tonight!
Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 pm
Upper School: Miller Room (Runey Hall)
Juniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend our College Information Night for Juniors. Topics will include the college admission process, questions to ask on college tours, college essay pointers, and the basics of financial aid. Contact
Colleen Geller
(ext. 120) with questions.
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Tomorrow!
Friday, March 15 at 3:30
Main Gym Lobby
Come join us for our Artists' Reception! The event will be held in the gym entryway to honor the winners of our Auction Art Contest and to preview their beautiful works of art. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. You may bid on items starting at 3:30 on Friday and at the Auction on Saturday, March 16 (the deadline to bid on Art Contest items is at 11:30 am).
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This Saturday!
Saturday, March 16, 8:00 am to noon
Main Gym
We hope that you will join us at this year's Annual Auction! School is in session from 8:00 am to noon that day, and bus service will be available to our regular bus riders. For an easy-to-read guide to all of the Auction's events,
CLICK HERE
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Now through Friday, April 5
FREE LOGO EMBROIDERY SALE
Code: LOGO
Pin: 8674
Plus 20% OFF select uniform polos
Free shipping on orders over $50
PCA's School ID: 900027376
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Monday, March 18
All Upper School spring sports will have tryouts beginning on March 18.
3:30 pm Varsity Softball in gym
3:30 pm Varsity Track in gym lobby
3:30 pm Varsity Tennis on courts or in classroom depending on the weather
5:00 pm Varsity Baseball in gym
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Wednesday, March 20
from 10:30-11:45 am in Gym Annex
During Quarter 3, our third grade students read a biography of a person (past or present). Families are welcome to stop by for a special presentation where the students explain their research while dressed-up as that character. Light refreshments will be served. Contact
Marcia Lund or
Ingrid Phoenix with questions.
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Wednesday, March 20 from 2:00-6:30 pm
Upper School: Troiano Hall
Please consider donating blood during this month's Blood Drive. With each donation, the American Red Cross is able to save 3 lives!
LEARN MORE
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Wednesday, March 20 from 3:30-5:30 pm
The Dover Chamber Education Committee will be hosting a "Bridge to Our Future" event to give high school students (particularly juniors and seniors) the opportunity to network and explore careers in a variety of industries, engage with future employers, and contribute to the future workforce. To register, visit
dovernh.org/bridge or call 603.742.2218
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Thursday, March 21 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Upper School: Troiano Hall
The Senior Class welcomes you to a night of performances by PCA student entertainers. Troiano Hall doors will open at 5:45 pm with light refreshments and performances beginning at 6:30 pm. You may purchase tickets ahead of time from the Upper School and Lower School reception desks for $10. Checks should be made payable to PCA. Contact
Kim Cummings (ext. 123) with questions.
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Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 am
Runey Hall: Board Room (second floor)
All dads are invited to a time of fellowship and prayer each month. The meetings will be held in the Board Room of Runey Hall on a Saturday morning.
CLICK HERE for the 2018-19 meeting dates. Contact
Anders Lund with questions.
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Thursday, March 28 at 10:00 am
Parents are invited to join us for this very special event as the four-year-old students take us on a journey through the PCAP rain forest. Our "critters" will tell the importance of protecting our rain forests, based on Lynne Cherry's book "Kapok Tree." Make sure to bring your camera for this beloved event. Please contact
Harlee Tuttle (ext. 113) with questions.
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Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 pm
Upper School: Miller Room (Runey Hall)
If you have a student heading off to college as a freshman for Fall 2019, this presentation is for you! We encourage you to bring your student's award packages with you. Components of the financial aid award package, including federal student loans, grants, and scholarships will be discussed along with how to analyze what your student was offered. Sample award letters will be provided if you have not received an award letter yet. Contact
Colleen Geller
(ext. 120) with questions.
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Friday, March 29 at 8:20 am
Main Gym
Families are welcome to join us in the Main Gym to recognize our Lower School students for their Quarter 3 academic achievements. Contact
Sue McKenney (ext. 112) with questions.
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Friday, March 29
Upper School: Troiano Hall
One of our favorite activities during the cold winter months is our annual Luau Lunch where the Upper School students will be treated to a grilled hamburger or hot dog lunch, along with chips, salad, drink, and dessert. All Upper School students are encouraged to wear jeans and Hawaiian shirts. If you would like to volunteer or provide any items for this event, please
CLICK HERE. Contact
Sarah Carri (ext. 154) with questions.
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Friday, March 29 at 7:00 pm
Upper School: Troiano Hall
PCA proudly announces its second ever live soundtrack for the silent movie
The General featuring Buster Keaton! Background music will be provided by PCA's very own symphony! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There is a suggested donated of $5 per person and $10/family. Bring the family and enjoy another fantastic silent movie at PCA! Contact
Katrina Veno with questions.
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Help PCA Win!
We are currently in 27th place!
Contest Ends on Monday, April 8
You can help us win a free library visit with children's author,
Jan Brett! The school or library which has the most parents, teachers, friends, or supporters who enter the contest will win a free visit during the upcoming school year.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER.
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Deadline to Enter: Tuesday, April 16
Students from grades K-12 are invited to enter the Dover Public Library's 17th Annual Poetry Contest. Prizes will be awarded in 6 different grade categories, and PCA is often represented among the winners' circle!
LEARN MORE.
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Employment Opportunities
For a list of all of our current employment opportunities,
CLICK HERE.
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