Dear PCA Families and Friends,
As we begin a long weekend in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I want to publicly thank Pastor Joseph Anaman for leading us in our all-school chapel today. Thank you for calling us to love sacrificially in ways that remove barriers between people, as our faith calls us to. I encourage all of us to remember Martin Luther King, Jr. and the men and women who worked peacefully and courageously in their generation. May we work toward unity as men and women, boys and girls, in our country and around the world as our Lord did and still does.
This was a big week for us as prepare for next school year: preferred re-enrollment opened Wednesday! Act now, before Wednesday, February 5 and save $100 per child.
Log into the Parent Portal
now to complete the 4 steps to reserve your child's seat for the 2020-21 school year.
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Looking ahead in the calendar, this 4-day weekend could be a great time for students, parents, grandparents, employees, and alumni to begin working on an art piece for this year's Annual Auction Juried Art Contest! This year's theme is "Home is where the heart is: My school, My town, My state" and any medium of art can be submitted.
LEARN MORE. Our art contest raises thousands of dollars each year for our Variable Tuition program. We look forward to seeing the products of your God-given inspiration and talents!
May you and your families have a blessed, peaceful, reflective, and creative long weekend. I look forward to seeing you back on campus, and hopefully at the State of the School next Thursday.
Together in Christ,
Mike Runey
Head of School
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Womens Varsity Track Team Breaks Five More School Records Last Week!
Congratulations to the Womens Varsity Track Team for breaking two school records during last week's track meet at UNH! The team broke the 4x800 record with a new time of 10:12.4, as well as breaking the school's Distance Medley Relay with a new time of 13:22.1. Three more school records were broken during last weekend's track meet at Dartmouth College where our ladies competed against schools in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, and Quebec. Liza Corso broke the Mile record with a new time of 5:11.56, Brianna Malone broke the 600M with a new time of 1:43.16, and Lily Kjendal broke the 800M with a new time of 2:32.82. Bravo, Lady Eagles!
Pictured L to R: Ella Malone (junior), Emily Vaccaro (senior), Brianna Malone (freshman), Lily Kjendal (junior), and Liza Corso (junior)
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Congratulations to this year's Spelling Bee winner Avery Wamberg from 7B and to our runner-up Arya Bhat from 5A! Students in grades 3-8 competed in 23 rounds last week with 113 words, the final word being "conspirator." Avery will be representing PCA in the NH State Spelling Bee in Concord, NH on Saturday, March 7.
Pictured in back row L to R: Maverick Cates, Jack O'Halloran, Ally Brown, Isaac Kohl, Scarlett Derry, and Avery Wamberg Pictured front row: Adhithi Poraiyan, Arya Bhat, Bianca Wibowo, Sarafina Anella, and Thomas Henker.
Not pictured: Josh Hyman
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A group of PCA student athletes formed a indoor soccer team on their own and joined the NorthEast Premier Futsal League (NEPFL) this winter. Last Sunday night, they won the U15/18 Girls Championship for the session that competed at Berwick Academy! The team consisted of Skylar Cummings (sophomore), Ella Devoid (freshman), Kaitlyn Shawney (sophomore), Elise Gillis (junior), Lula Wamberg (freshman), Sierra Lignos (freshman), Jewel Young (junior), and Ella Malone (junior). Congratulations, ladies!
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Meatball Sub and Chicken Sandwich Delivery professional wanted! The Lower School needs YOU to deliver Friday lunches to grateful and hungry kiddos. Satisfied stomachs will thank you! Bonus is that Friday lunch is easy and fun. If you are the one to take on this challenge, please contact
Laura Lupinacci.
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Help us spread the word about our
Jan 25
Open House by hosting a yard sign on your property or business. If you find the ground is too hard, you can place our sign in a snow bank by the road
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Stop by the Lower School receptionist's desk to pick-up a sign. Contact
Hannah Jurius
(ext. 150) with questions.
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Good news for New Hampshire based businesses supportive of Christian education and private school choice! The NH State Legislature has enacted a law that allows business organizations and individuals to make monetary donations to approved scholarship organizations, including PCA. Register with the State of NH by May 31, 2020 to impact next year!
CLICK HERE to learn more. Contact
Dan Schmunk (ext. 109) with questions about how to receive a tax credit and support Christian education in NH.
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We would love for you to join our Auction Team! There are many ways in which you may contribute to this exciting fundraiser.
LEARN MORE.
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Donations for the 25th Annual Auction are now being accepted!
LEARN MORE
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Tomorrow!
Friday, January 17 through
Monday, January 20
Our campus will be closed tomorrow for our second Teacher In-Service Day. The campus will be closed on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy your long weekend!
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Tomorrow!
Friday, January 17 at 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Upper School: Troiano Hall
During tomorrow's Teacher In-Service Day, parents are welcome to join us in Troiano Hall to hear
Lynn Lyons talk about anxiety. Please contact
Sue McKenney (ext. 112) with questions.
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Tomorrow!
Sale Deadline: Friday, January 17
For a limited time, we are offering reduced pricing for tables of 8 or 10 to our 25th Annual Auction.
PURCHASE HERE. You won't want to miss this event!
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Thursday, January 23
Session #1: 3:30-5:00 pm
Session #2: 7:00-8:30 pm
Upper School: Troiano Hall
Please join Mike Runey as he shares his thoughts and his vision for our school, as well as answering any questions which you may have. Free aftercare for current PCA students will be provided in the MPR between 3:30-5:00 pm for students whose parent(s) are attending the afternoon State of School session; aftercare vouchers will be provided at the meeting.
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Friday, January 24 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 2 academic achievements. Contact
Sue McKenney (ext. 112) with questions.
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Saturday, January 25 at 9 am
Begins at Upper School: Troiano Hall
Invite your friends or come see for yourself! The All-School Open House is a chance for new families (and current families!) to see what PCA holds for each child’s next step! Whether you’re a current family looking to see what’s ahead at the next academic level or you know a friend who is considering PCA, the All-School Open House is a perfect opportunity to take a closer look.
LEARN MORE.
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Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 pm
Friday, February 7 at 6:30 pm and
Saturday, February 8 at 2:00 pm
Upper School: Troiano Hall
Come see the PCA Players as they perform "These Shining Lives," a plot based on the true story of the young women who worked for the Radium Dial Company in the 1920's and 1930's.
READ MORE. Tickets will be sold at the door; adults $10 and students $8.
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Wednesday, February 12 at 3:45 pm
Upper School: Miller Room
“More Than Money Matters: Values Based Budgeting” is a faith-based workshop that will help you sort through some thorny issues and provide a workable foundation for making financial decisions that both reflect your values and allow you to enjoy life. Jim Clouser, a certified financial advisor, will also address your specific questions during the 90 minute time together.
Please RSVP here.
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Thursday, February 13
If you are looking for a creative way to tell your student, "I love you, and I'm proud of you!" our Yearbook Recognition Ad is a perfect way!
CLICK HERE for examples of ads which other PCA parents have placed. Create and purchase your ad online
HERE. All ads must be ordered by Thursday, February 13, 2020. Contact
Moriah Mazzochi
with questions.
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Tuesday, February 18
Save the date! Bring a Friend Day for grades K-10 is coming next month! Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!
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For a list of all of our current employment opportunities,
CLICK HERE.
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