Save the Dates! Thursday, May 24 through Saturday, May 26 at 7:00 pm (with a Saturday matinee at 2:00 pm) Cost: $12 adults, $10 students at the door Location: PCA's Main Gym Join us for one (or more) of our upcoming productions of "The Secret Garden," a beloved show about life's own seasonal changes. This heartwarming story of rejuvenation takes the stage on Memorial Day weekend. CLICK HERE for a list of our cast members and a story synopsis.

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Two More PCA Varsity Records Broken! Congratulations to our Varsity Track Team for a great meet on Tuesday at Sanborn Regional High School! The Girls 4x400 Relay Team (pictured L to R) of Lily Kjendal (freshman), Elise Nanda (senior), Holly Olson (senior), and Delaney Kjendal (junior) broke the 13 year old school record! Fiston Kapongo (junior) broke the school record in the 400m. Go, Eagles!

Pictured L to R: Jim Zeng (sophomore), David Brackett (junior), Riley Marelli (junior), Alexandra Cummins (junior), Isabella Baek (freshman), Hannah Voteur (senior), and Joseph Azarian (sophomore). Congratulations to our Eagles for their leadership and vision at Plymouth State University's Model UN conference on April 14-15! PCA's Model UN Club is advised by Donna Capern and Melissa Weisberg and also included members Maggie Joyce (junior) and Justin Lahue (senior). Congratulations to David Brackett and Alexandra Cummins for receiving "Outstanding Delegate" awards in their committees and to Isabella Baek who received an "Honorable Mention." READ MORE.

Message from the HOS Search Committee Chair The Head of School (HOS) Search Committee recently selected additional members from across the PCA community. We are excited to welcome Dr. Carrie Abood (Lower School Principal), Pramodh Koshy (Upper and Lower School Parent), Brian Marquis (Lower School Parent), Leanne Pellerin (PCA Alumna and Upper School Parent), and Bev Shevenell (Upper School Faculty). They are joined by current Board members Jeff Clark, Anders Lund, and Lynn O'Connell. The committee has been charged with establishing the HOS profile, as well as evaluating, interviewing, and recommending the highest qualified candidates to the PCA Board of Directors. Above all, the committee will be seeking the Holy Spirit to empower and guide our effort. Please join us in continued prayer for PCA, the HOS search, and a smooth transition from Dr. Engstrom's capstone year 2018-19 into the 2019-20 school year. In Christ, John Carpentier PCA Board of Director, Chair of HOS Search Committee

Take a peek at the new schedules for Kaleidoscope Eagle Camp! Each week is filled with activities on the waterfront, outdoor adventures, new games, and a Bible curriculum designed to explore God's creation. And best of all-- Campers can sign-up by the day or by the week ! LEARN MORE.

Upcoming Volunteer Needs Teacher Appreciation Volunteers needed to help our very own super heroes feel appreciated! We are looking for donated items and a few volunteers on Wednesday, May 9 and Friday, May 11 to help make this a special time. For more details and to see how you can help, please visit our Sign-Up Genius link or contact Jodi Karnes (ext. 119). K-8 Art Show Volunteers Friday, May 4-Thursday, May 10 from 8:15-10:30 am Volunteers are needed to work with our art teacher, Susie Stevens, who needs help preparing students' art for our upcoming Visual Arts Show. Tasks will include trimming, gluing, and hanging artwork. Please email Susie Stevens if you are available any of the above listed days.

Only 5 seats left! Students are already signing up for the summer sessions which starts on Monday, June 25th. Classes are 6 weeks long and are held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 am. CLICK HERE for more info or to register.

Hurry! There are still a few remaining DVD's available of this year's K-5 Spring Concerts! Contact Laura Lupinacci if you would like to order a copy. If you already ordered a copy, your DVD went home with your child this week in his or her backpack.

Mother's Day Is Coming! Mother's Day will be here on Sunday, May 13! Shop for the special moms in your life at Amazon, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmiles purchases to PCA! CLICK HERE to shop!

Friday, May 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm PCA boys in grades K-8 and their moms (or grandmas, aunts, or other significant female role model) who register are invited to join us for the annual Mother-Son Olympics. Teams will compete in fun games in which everyone can participate! The night will be topped off with pizza, snow cones, and prizes. Please contact Jodi Karnes (ext. 119) with questions.

All Family Members Welcome on May 5! Saturday, May 5 at 8:00 am (Meet outside Troiano Hall) Please join the Fathers in Prayer this Saturday as they host a Family Work Day! Bring your rakes, gloves, and any other landscaping tools you would like to use to help spruce up our campus. Please contact Anders Lund with questions.

Saturday, May 5 from 6:00-10:00 pm Grand March promptly begins at 5:00 pm ** Juniors and seniors who purchased tickets are welcome to attend our annual prom which will be held at the Portsmouth Country Club (80 Country Club Lane). Contact Lois Blatchley (ext. 122) with questions. **IMPORTANT: Students should arrive no later than 4:45 pm in order to line-up for the Grand March.

Thursday, May 10 @ 10:00 am Mothers of our preschool four-year-olds are welcome to join us for our special annual Mothers' Tea. This is a dress-up event, and the guest is asked to please bring in a teacup to join us for tea. Because our faculty and staff will be the "servers" that morning, we encourage you to attend this event so that your child will have someone special to sit with during the party. Contact Harlee Tuttle (ext. 113) with questions.

Thursday, May 10 from 3:00-5:30 pm Note: If arriving after 4:00 pm, please enter the building through the side MPR door. Families are encouraged to join us for an afternoon of celebration and recognition of the creative visual expressions of our students in the K-8 Fine Arts program. The event will be held in the Lower School's lower level outside of the art classrooms. Please contact Susie Stevens with questions or if you are able to help volunteer with set-up (see "Upcoming Volunteer Needs" near the top of this bulletin).

Special STEM-Focused Open House Thursday, May 10 at 6:00 pm Tell your friends, colleagues and neighbors. This fun evening will include a tour of the Lower School for PCAP-Grade 8; a visit to the waterfront dock; and engaging science, technology, engineering and math projects for visiting children and their parents. Encourage those you know to REGISTER HERE .

Friday, May 11 at 11:00 am Mothers of our preschool three-year-olds are welcome to join us for a special Mothers' Picnic (rain or shine). Bring a blanket and a bag lunch to share with your child. Contact Harlee Tuttle (ext. 113) with questions.

Contact Lois Blatchley (ext. 122) with questions.

F riday, May 11 from 3:00-7:00 pm in gyms  Spring Fling is an annual, much-anticipated time for fun, games, activities, and food. The event runs on a ticket system, and all students will be able to purchase tickets at the door. For a list of our Spring Fling booths, ticket price, and a special Aftercare opportunity, VISIT OUR WEBSITE . EXTRA! Come visit our nurse's table to peruse information on ticks, medication safety, poison control, backpack safety, summer safety, and burn prevention. Donna Wyman will also be able to help answer any SNAP questions. 

Tuesday, May 15 at 3:30 pm What does professional development look like at PCA? Several teachers and administrators are ready to present their three-year Growth Action Plans (GAP)-- action research in a learning area they have chosen. Please join us for a Gallery Presentation and Q & A in the Lower School's back lobby. Contact Sue McKenney (ext. 112) with questions.

Thursday, May 17 from 3:30-6:30 pm Families are encouraged to join us for an afternoon of celebration and recognition of the creative visual expressions of our students in the Upper School's Fine Arts program. The event will be held in the lobby of the Main Gym. Please contact Thomas Dacey with questions.

UPPER SCHOOL Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 pm Families are welcome to join us in the Main Gym for our Upper School Spring Concert. The dress attire is "Concert Attire." Students should arrive by 6:00 pm to their designated classroom to warm-up. Contact Carroll Stevens with questions.

Friday, May 18 at 1:30 pm Parents are welcome to join Dr. Connie Lawrence for her final lecture of the 2017-18 school year. She will discuss "Curiosity & Love of Learning" and how to create learning opportunities for your child(ren) during the upcoming summer months. This series is open to the public (invite a friend!), and you don't need to have attended prior LIFE Series sessions to attend. Contact Sue McKenney (ext. 112) with questions.

Thursday, May 24 from 8:30-10:30 am Come join us and meet other parents who are interested in volunteering for next year's largest school fundraiser! Next year's auction theme is "Bountiful Table-- Sowing, Harvesting, Feasting." The meeting will be held at the Lower School in the Auction Room. Please contact Elizabeth Nanda (ext. 142) with questions.

JUNIOR HIGH Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 pm Families are welcome to join us in the Main Gym for our Junior High Spring Concert. The dress attire is "Chapel Attire" with white shirts. Students should arrive by 6:00 pm to their designated classroom to warm-up. Contact Carroll Stevens with questions.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES For a list of all of our current employment opportunities, CLICK HERE .

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