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PCA Names Top Two Graduates Of Class Of 2018
Written by Academic Counselor Sally Pascutti
PCA is proud to announce Samuel Biggerstaff as our 2018 Valedictorian and Samantha Peyton Emerson as our 2018 Salutatorian. Both of these hard working students have blessed PCA with their academic, spiritual, and social leadership throughout their time here.
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Valedictorian: Samuel Biggerstaff
Sam Biggerstaff will attend Centre College in Danville, KY, where he will study the physical sciences and minor in piano. He is a gifted pianist, an All-State swimmer, and an academic student driven by intellectual curiosity - strengths that earned him Centre College academic scholarships, a music scholarship, and a position on the Centre collegiate swim team. In addition to participation in PCA Swim, Choir, Worship Band, and National Honor Society, Sam has developed leadership through Palmetto Boys State and by serving as Captain of the Swim Team.
We are thankful for the example of humble accomplishment he has set for our student body.
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Salutatorian: Samantha Peyton Emerson
Peyton Emerson will attend Clemson University where she will major in nursing with hopes to attend graduate school to become a nurse midwife. She is an accomplished athlete and student who was awarded the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, Clemson merit scholarships, the Dewey Caulder Scholar-Athlete Scholarship, and SCISA's Bill Simpson Scholar-Athlete award. Known as a "contributor," Peyton has shown discipline rarely seen in a high school student in her contributions to Varsity Volleyball and Basketball, National Honor Society, and the AP program.
PCA appreciates her many contributions to our school!
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PCA Welcomes Leland Brown As 2018 Commencement Speaker
Leland Brown says he graduated college with a lot of ideas about his future but no clear direction. As he began leading and serving at East Cooper Baptist Church, particularly in the high school ministry, Leland says the Lord made it clear that He was calling him to full-time ministry. "I discovered giftedness and calling through attempting to serve and trying various things out," Leland explains. "We decided to leave Charleston to pursue seminary education for me at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, but before we left the Lord provided a full time ministry role at East Cooper. I've been blessed to be here since and have served in a few capacities at the church."
Leland is currently the Young Adult Pastor at ECBC, and PCA is delighted to welcome him as our 2018 Commencement Speaker. We are honored to have him address our Class of 2018 sharing his wisdom and insight.
When asked what advice he would give to seniors, Leland says he would tell them to i
ntentionally give your time and energy to bless and serve others.
"Refuse to be (in the words of Elizabeth Elliot) the 'unmitigatedly selfish' college student. Shoot for getting outside of yourself for 10% of every week - using 10% of your time and energy each week to blessing and serving other people."
As for lessons learned throughout his years of college, Leland says his message to his younger self would be to give full effort to his studies.
"Don't study subjects you hate just to get a job, and refuse to do your school work half-heartedly. Actually read and digest your textbooks, don't be a Sparknotes student. Get more out of college than a degree and some fun memories. Intentionally take history and literature classes so you can get exposed to people who thought differently than you think. Seek to actually improve and develop your thinking and perspective in college. If you're going to spend 4 years of your life spending a ton of your (or your parents') money on school, actually fully apply yourself to it."
We look forward to hearing more from Leland Brown as he delivers the commencement address this Friday, May 25 at 6 pm in the Worship Center.
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Mark Your Calendar:
Academic Awards Ceremonies And Close Of School Program
Be sure to join us for the upcoming Upper School Academic Awards Ceremonies and the Lower School Close of School Program. All of the programs will take place in the Worship Center.
Here's what you need to know:
Upper School Academic Awards (Grades 6-7)
- May 25 at 8 am
Lower School Close of School Program (Grades K-5) - May 25 at 9 am
Lower School students will be awarded Character Traits in their classrooms at a time set by each individual teacher.
Class of 2018 Graduation - May 25 at 6 pm
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Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Coming To PCA
We're Re-imagining High School Leadership! Palmetto Christian Academy is pleased to announce that we are bringing the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy to our school in 2018-2019!
The Leader Academy is a national high school leadership program focused on IMPACT THROUGH ACTION. The world needs more leaders who impact their local communities, and we believe high school students are the answer! The Chick-fil-A Leader Academy brings a fresh approach to leadership and empowers young people to make a difference.
This is a year-long curriculum, taught once per month for approximately one hour. Up to 30 students, grades 9-12, will be selected to participate after an application process. The program engages students with a monthly "Leader Lab" focusing on important leadership skills including vision and values, servant leadership, teamwork, communication, and innovation and impact. Throughout the program, students plan an "impact project," which is the culmination of the program. The impact project is student-planned and student-led.
We are extremely grateful to Josh Malone, Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, who has graciously agreed to sponsor and fund PCA's participation in this valuable leadership program.
You'll be hearing much more about the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy as we kick off the new school year in August!
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Exciting Admissions News: Enrollment 2018-2019
Written by Admissions Director Lisa Shimakonis
PCA is experiencing wonderful growth in our student body. New student enrollment is at an all time high, as the Lord is blessing PCA with like minded families who are seeking a covenant school. We currently have 50 new students enrolled for the new year, and 75 additional students who have begun the admissions process by submitting applications to PCA.
Grades that are full for 2018-2019 at this time are Kindergarten, Sixth, and Seventh, with the freshman and sophomore classes nearing capacity.
If you have not reenrolled your student and intend to, please let me know and remember that all students must be reenrolled by May 25 to participate in summer sports, team camps, and extracurricular activities at PCA. You can contact me at lisas@palmettochristianacademy.org.
We are thankful for your partnership and support of PCA. It's been a great year and we are excited about what the Lord has planned for 2018-2019.
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Important Booster Club Meeting: This Wednesday
Written by The Booster Club Board
We would like to invite you to consider being a part of the PCA Booster Club for the next term which is about to expire. This is a vital support organization to our athletic department providing uniforms, travel funds, supplies and equipment. We have also made significant contributions to the school for academic scholarships.
We are a 100% parent led organization which goes to great lengths to raise funds through such events as golf tournaments, BBQ kickoff, concessions, auctions, and sponsorships for businesses. We also raise funds from parents who join the booster club at any level.
As you can imagine it takes many hands to make it all work, and frankly, we could use a few more!
This Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 pm, we are holding our final meeting for this school year and will be electing the new board and committee members who wish to serve.
The meeting will be held in the PCA Library.
We would ask that you prayerfully consider attending Wednesday evening and either volunteering or nominating. If you are a member, it is critical you attend and cast your vote!
If you have questions or would like to be considered for our board, please contact board chairman, Ken Evans at 843-532-8045 or mailkenevans@gmail.com.
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It's All Business As 2nd Graders Study Economics
Written by Faculty Member Mrs. Rhodes
Finishing the year strong, second grade classes have been studying economics. On their field trip last week, students traveled to the Coastal Cupboard (owned by the Pitner family) in Belle Hall Shopping Center, as well as Charleston Bagel. They learned about being intentional as a Christian in the business world, how a business person decides why and where to open a business, how to stock a store, the different jobs and services within a business, and the importance of effective advertising to consumers.
Meanwhile, students in their classroom unit collected data, graphed the results, and created an advertising campaign for each store. To culminate this exciting study, the second grade classes will be opening their "stores" for "purchase"
on Tuesday morning at
8:15 am.
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Preschool Press: End Of Year Celebration
Written by PCA Preschool Director Sharon Basha
On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 the PCA Preschool celebrated the end of another great school year. Our last few days of preschool have been filled with music, parties, picnics, slides, and laughing. Thank you so much for sharing your precious little ones with the staff at PCA Preschool. While it is sad to see our students complete the year and dismiss for summer we know that they will enjoy this time with their family and friends. Enjoy your summer!
The Staff and Faculty at PCA Preschool
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Masterpieces: The Caring Community Of PCA
What's truly special about PCA? It's the way our faculty shapes and creates a masterpiece experience in even an ordinary school day. Because simply put, they understand that relationships are about people.. and how well we choose to love them.
Watch as 3rd Grader Callie Pagenkopf shares her story.
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Important End Of School Year Reminders
As the school year comes to a close, please make sure to turn in the following by Friday, May 25th:
- All textbooks
- Library books and fines
- Locks
- Lunch fees
- Athletic uniforms
- Field Trip payments
Your student's report card cannot be released if any of these items are outstanding or if there are balances due.
Lost and Found: Please be sure to check the lost and found located near the cafeteria and also upstairs in the main hallway before the last day of school. All items that remain will be donated to either Lowcountry Orphan Relief or the PCA used uniform sale.
Medication in office: If your child has medication that is kept in the PCA office, please pick it up by Friday, May 25th. All medication will be discarded after the last day of school.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Summer Reading Lists Now Available On PCA Website
Be sure to check the website to keep your student up to date with Summer Reading. You'll find the required reading for rising 2nd-12th graders.
Important: new lists were uploaded last week, so make sure you check the website again for any updates to your child's grade.
Go to the "Parents" tab, then Student & Parent Resources, and you'll find the reading lists and assignments on the right side of the page. Or simply click here.
Please be sure to carefully read the instructions for projects, journal work or essays as assigned by grade level.
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Check Our Website For Summer Math Assignments
Be sure to check the PCA website for Summer Math assignments and packets for your students to complete. You'll find packets for rising 5th through 12th graders.
Go to the "Parents" tab, then Student & Parent Resources, and you'll find the math packets just below the summer reading lists. Or click here to be directed to that page.
Students are expected to return the completed packets and assignments to their math teachers on the first day of the new school year.
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Final Exam Schedule
Here's a look at the final exam schedule for Grades 8-11. The first exam of each day will begin at 8 am. The second exam will begin at 9:35 am. Exams should be wrapped up by 11:05 am. Students only need to attend during the times of their exams.
Monday, May 21 - Regular school day
Tuesday, May 22 - 1B and 2B
Wednesday, May 23 - 1A and 2A
Thursday, May 24 - 3B and 4B
Friday, May 25 - 3A and 4A
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Final Day Of School: Early Release Day!
Just a friendly reminder that Friday, May 25th will be an Early Release Day.
Grades K-4 will be dismissed at 11:30 am. Grades 5-7 will be dismissed at 11:45 am. Grades 8-11 will be dismissed at 11:05 am upon completion of final exams.
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2018-2019 School Calendar Released
Palmetto Christian Academy's instructional calendar has been approved for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. This calendar will provide important dates for you including the first day of school, parent orientations, holiday breaks, and early release days. Please note that a few inclement weather make-up days have been added this year in the event of missed school days due to weather related events.
You may download a copy of the important dates calendar by clicking the link below.
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Have You Checked Out Our Smugmug Page Recently?
If you haven't visited our PCA Smugmug page in a while, you may want to check it out. You'll find pictures of several of our Varsity and JV spring sports teams in action.. including soccer and baseball.
A huge thank you to Preschool Director Sharon Basha for sharing her photography skills with us to capture these wonderful moments for our student athletes.
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Donate Your Gently Used Uniforms
Please bring your child's unneeded or too small (and clean!) uniforms to donate to our Used Uniform Sale this summer. There will be a bin beside the PCA desk from now until the sale.
Mark your calendars for the Used Uniform Sale on July 12 from 10 am to 6 pm.
No item will be over $5. What a deal!! More information to follow in an email this summer.
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Register Now For Summer Camps
Get your children moving this summer and engage their minds with PCA Summer Camps! PCA will be offering several camps this year... everything from athletics to sweetgrass basket making to Spanish language camp!
Click the link below to learn details and dates for all of our camp offerings. Invite your friends too.. simply tell them to go to our website and search for the Summer Camps 2018 tab under "Quicklinks".
Important Notes: You will need to contact the coach or teacher listed as camp organizer to register and for payment information. Also, grades listed for each camp are rising grades. For example, if your child is in Kindergarten now, he or she would be eligible for a camp for Grades 1-5.
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Game On! Vacation Bible School At ECBC
Gear up for life's big game! At VBS this year, we will be focusing on the curve balls of life and how to prepare for them with help from God's word. With scripture, we can be ready for anything life throws at us. Game On!
Vacation Bible School at East Cooper Baptist is free for children to attend and offered to those who have completed
Kindergarten - 5th Grade by the time of our VBS.
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Who's Ready For PCA Football 2018?!!!
We are super excited to start training for PCA Football 2018!
Head Football Coach Chris Shimakonis shares his plans for an exciting season ahead!
"We have a great summer planned with some 7 v 7 passing scrimmages against other area high schools. All touch, no tackle. We will work on our pass game so when August gets here, we can throw it down the field!
We will lift weights, train together and yes, we will have some summer vacation time! This will not be an all-consuming grind. We will also play in the Sertoma Classic at The Citadel stadium in August.
How many of you attended a high school that didn't have a football program? Probably not many. Football is the anchor for every high school in America. PCA is no different.
Friday night football is/should be the weekly rallying point for PCA in the Fall. That includes elementary to middle to high schoolers... and their parents. It takes all of us to carry the torch, so I'm asking you to consider sending your rising 8th-12th grader to us for the summer program. We will compete this year in SCISA 8-man football!
If your son isn't ready, we won't put them on the field until they are. If you have reservations, communicate with me so we can talk about it.
But don't not send them out. We had a first time player last year after his first game say, "that's the most fun I've ever had!" The coaches will be there to train and encourage all the way.
Our sons have been at PCA from kindergarten through 12th grade. Never regretted it. If you're like looking for perfect, this ain't bad. The last time I checked, you have one opportunity to raise your child. You get involved at PCA and get your child involved in PCA Athletics.
Lisa and I can't get our sons around enough men like Coach Rourk, Coach Shogren, Coach Manning, and Coach Poston. They teach Football X's and O's and Life X's and O's!
My challenge to you is simple.
1. Encourage your child to be at our first few practices on Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, June 1. Let them check it out.
2, Parents, be part of athletics by serving at games, tailgates, etc. especially the Arm-chair quarterbacks
3. Parents, make Booster Club participation a priority. It supports and benefits your kids.
Get them to us May 29. We will have so much fun!
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Fall Sports: Important Information!
Due to the bridge closure and subsequent early release times, a few of our interest meetings for fall athletics had to be cancelled last week. Below, you will find contact information for getting in touch with the coach so he or she can relay the pertinent information.
Varsity Girls Golf: Rising 6th-12th grade girls wanting to play Varsity Girls Golf next year should contact Coach Tom Orth
BY MAY 31 at orthtr@yahoo.com
or Mrs. Erika Romfo at romfoek2@hotmail.com.
Varsity Cross Country: Rising 6th-12th grade boys and girls wanting to run
Varsity Cross Country next year should e-mail Coach Hoover at dhoover@palmettochristianacademy.org
BY MAY 31 so we can get information to you about summer workouts. 5th graders may run an abbreviated scheduled as "JV" but they are not allowed by SCISA to compete on the Varsity level.
Varsity Girls Tennis: Rising 6th-12th grade girls wanting to play
Varsity Girls Tennis next year should contact Coach Dewey Caulder
BY MAY 31 at Dewey.Caulder@charlestontennisllc.com.
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Complete Athletic Physicals For Fall Sports Now
Please keep in mind, any athlete taking part in summer workouts for next year's athletic teams must meet the following criteria BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY PCA WORKOUTS AFTER May 25:
- Be enrolled at PCA
- Have a current physical along with all applicable forms/waivers on file in the PCA office
Forms may be found in the PCA office or on the PCA website
. Physicals must be renewed each year.
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Important Dates To Remember
- May 25 - Upper School Academic Awards (Grades 6-7)
- May 25 - Lower School Close of School Ceremony
- May 25 - Last Day of School - Early Release
- May 25 - Class of 2018 Graduation
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