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Prayer And Preparedness: Security Training For Staff
Written by Selina Zubia
As Christians we know to trust the Lord in all that we do. However, that doesn't mean that we are supposed to twiddle our thumbs and just let "life" happen. We still have to look both ways before crossing the street and look up from our phones before getting to the curb. (Don't tell me that some of you haven't tried to pull off a "graceful" stumble!)
A representative from the Mount Pleasant Police Department contacted PCA about active shooter training being offered to community schools and Lisa Shimakonis was on it! This past week, all PCA and ECBC employees attended a mandatory training given by Officer Justin Hembree from the MPPD. He shared valuable information with PCA and ECBC employees about what to do should an armed intruder infiltrate the building. The thought is unsettling, but the information was enlightening. It's about being familiar with one's surroundings, remaining as calm as possible, and having a plan. Your children are our responsibility while they are on campus and the PCA/ECBC faculty and staff take that honor very seriously!
We want to give a huge shout out to Tony Poston, Charleston County Sheriff Department Deputy and parent, for making himself available whenever we need his expertise. Thank you Tony and all law enforcement parents who work with us to make PCA a safe place to learn and work. God bless you!
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Touring Our Nation's Capital: 8th Graders Travel To Washington D.C.
Our 8th graders are kicking off what promises to be a fabulous week in our nation's capital!
The students and chaperones are looking forward to visiting the National Zoo, the Holocaust museum, National History Museum, and the National Mall memorials by night. Also on the agenda.. Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery and the changing of the guard, a meet and greet with Senator Tim Scott, a Baltimore Orioles game, the new Bible Museum and the Pentagon Memorial. Whew! What a great group of kids enjoying this right-of-passage here at PCA!
This trip is a wonderful opportunity for our students to step back in time through history and to witness our national government in action. We ask our PCA families to remember these students and chaperones in prayer during this special week.
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7th Graders Explore Historic Fort Sumter
Written by PCA Mom Cassy Andrus
The PCA 7th grade class enjoyed a field trip last week to the Fort Sumter National Monument followed by a Mexican lunch at Santi's Restaurant. The students boarded a tour vessel from Patriot's Point cruising the Charleston Harbor with views of the USS Yorktown and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Students disembarked and stood on the grounds "where America's deadliest war began at Fort Sumter." The first shots of the Civil War were fired on Fort Sumter, thus beginning a war that saw more than "700,000 casualties". The 7th graders roamed the ruins in search for answers to a historical scavenger hunt. The students were also able to touch bricks that bore the fingerprints of the slaves that created them, and then found the bricks that were destroyed by artillery shells. After the boat ride back to dry land, the class continued their field trip with an objective of ordering a meal in Spanish for a quiz grade while dining at Santi's Restaurant.
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3rd Graders Discover The H.L. Hunley
Written by PCA Mom Beth Yaun
The third grade was treated to a trip to see the historic H.L. Hunley at the working lab facility where it is being studied in North Charleston. It is definitely worth the trip for your whole family! There is a museum where you can view many artifacts that were recovered in the remains. It was so interesting to learn more about the 8 men who lost their lives on the submarine and to see the renderings of what they must have looked like. You may even spot them in some of the class photos that were taken!
The H.L. Hunley actually sank twice before becoming the first successful combat submarine in world history when it sank the USS Housatonic on February 17, 1864. After that it was lost. Finally the Hunley was found in 1995 and raised on August 8, 2000. It now sits in a pool of chemicals described to us like "Drano" so that the corrosion will melt away. It was fascinating to see such a wonderful piece of history. Also, it is much smaller than you may expect! When you see the submarine and try to picture 8 grown men working inside of it you have to appreciate their bravery and love of their country.
One of the artifacts that was recovered actually confirmed an old folklore story that Captain George Dixon's sweetheart had given him a $20 gold coin for good luck. The gold coin was said to have stopped a bullet at the Battle of Shiloh from killing Dixon. When Dixon's remains were recovered, the gold coin was found against Dixon's leg. His leg has an indention where the coin must have been, and the coin had traces of metal from a bullet on it. The coin was engraved with the words "My Life Preserver" and thus confirmed the old tale. Dixon also had a diamond ring and a diamond broach with him which can be seen at the museum.
I hope you and your family will go and see this piece of history that we are blessed to have right here in Charleston!
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PCA Celebrates Prom 2018!
Written by Faculty Member Katie Jacobs
PCA's juniors and seniors danced the night away at the Dunes West Club last Friday night. The evening started with a social hour at sunset; students and their parents enjoyed lemonade on the lawn while Ellen Peek (elementary school teacher here at PCA!) took gorgeous professional photographs. Next, students enjoyed a delicious dinner and stunning views on the water. This year, treats were plentiful--attendees enjoyed a candy buffet, cake, and chocolate fondue with fruit! The rest of the evening was spent dancing and celebrating. A few teachers stopped by to show off their own dance moves--Mr. Warburton and Mrs. Tisdale were crowd favorites. Students danced until the very last song and kept the energy going until the very end of the night.
Editors Note: A huge thank you to Mrs. Katie Jacobs for her incredible work organizing this special event for our students!
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16 Issues Parents Must Balance To Lead Kids Well
Shared by Headmaster JD Zubia; Written by Tim Elmore
I'm sure you know someone who started their career with minimal resources and over the years, accumulated wealth. Author Malcolm Gladwell writes about an immigrant who now lives in Southern California. He came to the United States with almost nothing in his pocket and worked hard enough to become one of the most powerful men in Hollywood.
When he spoke to Gladwell, however, he confessed how difficult it is to raise good children once they become aware of their family's money. He
explained
it this way: "My own instinct is that it's much harder than anybody believes to bring up kids in a wealthy environment. People are ruined by challenged economic lives. But they are ruined by wealth, as well, because they lose their ambition and they lose their pride and they lose their sense of self-worth."
He paused and then concluded. "It's difficult at both ends of the spectrum. There's some place in the middle which probably works best for all." Bingo.
This is the big idea I'd like to discuss as it relates to building good kids. What is too much and what is too little? What's the balance in almost every category that, when we strike it, produces secure, well adjusted kids who are ready to graduate and become leaders in society?
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Introducing Dynamic Pay! Give Back, Get Back!
It is our pleasure to introduce you to
Dynamic Pay
. This exciting program allows you to make mobile payments directly from your phone while earning cash back for yourself and helping Palmetto Christian Academy at the same time. It's truly a Win/Win.
Here are some of the highlights of this amazing program:
- Your $25 membership fee allows you exclusive access to our savings program
- You will receive a $10 Welcome Bonus just for signing up
- Many customers save over $500 per year
- You can make payments & earn cash back for both in-store and online shopping
- Signing up is easy, then just download the App
You'll find
some of your favorite retailers in the Dynamic Pay app including
Walmart,
Amazon,
Dicks, Starbucks,
Old Navy and
CVS. So shop and earn cash back!
Take a minute to watch the brief introduction video below. If you still have questions,
join us for a Q & A session with a Dynamic Pay representative on Wednesday, April 25 at 8 am in the Annex. Find out how every purchase you make benefits you and Palmetto Christian Academy!
But wait, there's more.. how about yet another incentive to join in addition to the $10 welcome bonus and the opportunity to earn cash back? We've got it!
If PCA has
100 memberships by Thursday, April 26 at midnight, our students will enjoy an ice cream truck visit.
If we have
500 memberships by Thursday, May 3 at midnight, students will enjoy a free dress week during the week of May 7!
So take a minute to sign up, and start saving today!
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Senior Spotlight: Our Class of 2018
These students have lived, learned and grown with us here at PCA. We are so proud of our senior class and its accomplishments. As we near the end of the school year, we want to highlight each member of our Class of 2018 over the next several weeks in a feature called "Senior Spotlight". Let's celebrate together what God has in store for their future.
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Andrew Lindenmeyer: Senior Spotlight
At what grade level did you start Palmetto Christian Academy? I started in 4th Grade.
Are you involved in extracurricular activities? If so, what are they and have you received awards in these activities?
SGA (9th-12th), NHA (10th-12th), Palmetto Boys State (11th), Lego Robotics Team Captain (9th), Civil Air Patrol (auxiliary of the United States Air Force 10th-12th) Awards: Chief Master Sergeant, Rec Soccer (10th and 12th) Awards: Named to the All Stars team both years, Varsity Soccer (9th-12th), Varsity Football (11th), Weight Training (9th,10th, 12th - state competitor 10th grade), Yearbook staff (10th), FCA boys leader (11th), Math Club (11th), CFA worker (10th and 12th).
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to major in Computer Science at the United States Air Force Academy (or The Citadel if I don't get in; still haven't heard back yet). Upon graduation from either college, I plan to go into the Air Force as an Officer where I will begin my training for the career field: Combat Rescue Officer, the special ops of the Air Force.
If your college or university has released scholarship recipients, have you received scholarship money? If I go to the Air Force Academy, it is full paid tuition. If I attend The Citadel, I will be awarded scholarships totaling $22,000 which include the Life Scholarship, The Citadel Foundation Scholarship, and the TCF Cyber Security Scholarship.
How has PCA made a difference in, or impacted your life? Do you feel that Palmetto Christian Academy has prepared
you for life after graduation? PCA has impacted my life academically. All the teachers attempt to have a personal connection with each of their students which creates an inviting environment to ask questions and be engaging in the class. The academically challenging curriculum has challenged me and taught me the value of studying and working hard. The small class sizes have not only been beneficial academically but also socially. The close environment creates an atmosphere that's easy to make friends in, and develop lasting relationships.
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Emma Patrick: Senior Spotlight
At what grade level did you start Palmetto Christian Academy? I began going to PCA in preschool.
Are you involved in extracurricular activities? If so, what are they and have you received awards in these activities?
I'm involved in volleyball and soccer at PCA. I also serve as the Chaplain of National Honors Society.
What are your plans after graduation?
My plan after graduation is to attend Clemson University as a Nursing major. I hope to become a Neonatal Nurse.
If your college or university has released scholarship recipients, have you received scholarship money?
I received the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship as well as some money from Clemson.
How has PCA made a difference in, or impacted your life? Do you feel that Palmetto Christian Academy has prepared you for life after graduation?
PCA has provided me with friendships that will last a lifetime and also has provided me with skills to be successful at Clemson academically and socially.
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William Stewart: Senior Spotlight
At what grade level did you start Palmetto Christian Academy? I started PCA in Kindergarten.
Are you involved in extracurricular activities? If so, what are they and have you received awards in these activities?
Varsity football, basketball, soccer and golf.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to attend Clemson University.
How has PCA made a difference in, or impacted your life? Do you feel that Palmetto Christian Academy has prepared you for life after graduation?
I have made lifelong friends at PCA. I know that I am academically ready to attend college because of the caring teachers and challenging course loads that I have taken.
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Nicole Watson: Senior Spotlight
At what grade level did you start Palmetto Christian Academy? I came to PCA in 9th grade.
Are you involved in extracurricular activities? If so, what are they and have you received awards in these activities?
I've been in Student Government since tenth grade, and was Vice President my Junior year and Secretary my Senior year. I've also been involved in National Honors Society since my sophomore year and was elected president my senior year. This year I played for the Varsity Girls Soccer team. I've been in the PCA Fine Arts Club as well as the Spanish Club and the Math Club. I have also taken Choir all four years and have gotten into the University of Minnesota School of Music for a music minor with a focus on voice.
What are your plans after graduation?
I am enrolled at University of Minnesota Twin Cities and plan to major in Studies in Cinema and Media Culture with a double minor in music and journalism. In the long run, I would love to be a broadway performer, but most likely, I will go into screenwriting.
If your college or university has released scholarship recipients, have you received scholarship money?
I have received academic scholarship money from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, but I am still waiting to hear back from University of Minnesota about any possible academic scholarships or a vocal scholarship I auditioned for in January.
How has PCA made a difference in, or impacted your life? Do you feel that Palmetto Christian Academy has prepared you for life after graduation?
PCA has given me a firm, clear basis for my faith in the real world. Everything is taught from a Christian perspective, but not only was I taught to simply believe I am to live as a Christian, but I was challenged to figure out for myself-through Scripture and prayer-what exactly my beliefs are and how to deal with voices and opinions that might differ from mine.
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Parenting Seminar: Cooperation, Consequences And Keeping Your Sanity
Lower School Principal Dr. Rick Martin will be teaching this valuable parenting seminar as part of Maymester classes at East Cooper Baptist Church.
You'll learn specific techniques that you can put into practice immediately to help you parent your child's heart. This class is designed to teach three things: how to give better instructions that facilitate greater cooperation in your home, how to administer consequences as a strategy to reach the heart, and how to end discipline times on a positive note.
The classes will be held on May 13, May 20, and May 27 at
9 am
and
10:45 am in
Room B214. Questions? Contact Dr. Rick Martin at rmartin@palmettochristianacademy.org.
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Join Us For Grandparents Day On April 27
We cordially invite you to join us for Grandparents Day on Friday, April 27th at 9 am as we honor all grandparents and families of Kindergarten through 5th Grade students. If your child's grandparent is unable to attend, we encourage you to invite a special aunt or uncle, or a treasured mentor.
The day will begin with a special program in the ECBC Worship Center starting at 9 am. Throughout the morning
our Junior Palmetto Show will be on display in the hallway outside of the Worship Center. Please take a moment to browse our talented young artists' masterpieces.
This is an early release day for Lower School students. Upper School will operate on a regular schedule.
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Get Ready For Field Day 2018!
Written by PTF Co-Chair Margaret O'Hanley
Come cheer on your kids at Field Day! We have over 60 wonderful volunteers who are doing their part to make this event great!
Wednesday, May 2 is a Lower School half-day dismissal for the wonderful PCA tradition of Field Day.
K-4th grades dismiss at
11:30 am; 5th grade will dismiss at 11:45 am. Upper School will have regular hours. The rain date is Tuesday, May 15.
Here are a few important notes for Field Day:
- Students wear tribe t-shirts with pride
- Apply sunscreen at home
- No backpacks that day
- Bring a disposable water bottle with name on it (we will also have water and cups)
- Each child should send in a box of snack bars to his or her teacher Monday - Wednesday (April 30 to May 2) to share on Field Day. If a child has an allergy, send in an appropriate snack for them. We will have a separate allergy- free snack area and volunteer monitor. PTF will also provide cut oranges.
Students are divided up into multi-aged "Tribes of Israel" with a teacher leader as well as a parent volunteer. Grades K-2 will compete against each other and grades 3-5 will compete against each other.
Field Day begins at 8:15 am. Games will be played on the Belle Hall fields. Awards will be given to the winning tribe as well as the tribe that shows the "fruits of the spirit" at 11:00 am. Dismissal will be FROM PCA at 11:30. We cannot let you take your child directly from the Belle Hall fields. Walk back with them to their classroom and make sure they are accounted for by their homeroom teacher. Safety first!!
Thank you and we look forward to a fun day!
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April 30 Deadline To Apply For Scholarships And Financial Aid
Please be sure to apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships by April 30, 2018. There are several scholarships available, in addition to financial assistance through Smart Aid.
All of this information is listed on our website under Admissions, under Financial Assistance, or click here to view. If you have any questions, please email Lisa Shimakonis at lisas@palmettochristianacademy.org.
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Mark Your Calendar! Dennis Uniform Store at PCA in July for High School
Written by Selina Zubia
Dennis Uniform will be selling high school uniforms at PCA for one day only this summer: Thursday, July 12. A limited amount of PCA uniform inventory will be available for purchase on that day in the Annex from 10 am to 6 pm.
Families who are not able to attend on that day need not fret! PCA uniforms continue to be available for purchase on the Dennis Uniform website 24/7.
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We're Looking For Booster Club Board Members!
Written by Booster Club President Ken Evans
The PCA Booster Club is now taking nominations for the Executive board. We would invite you to nominate parents that you feel would be a great addition to the Booster Club and our support of Athletics at PCA. The term of officers is 2 years and this would be for the 2018-19 and 2019-2020 school years. Any nominations should be sent to Ken Evans at mailkenevans@gmail.com.
Nominations will be taken until May 10th
and officers will be elected at our last scheduled meeting for this school year on
May 16th at 6:30
pm in the library! All members are welcome to come vote!
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Big Savings At The Spirit Store Spring Sale Starting This Week!!!
You'll find the best PCA Eagles merchandise and enjoy shopping some great deals during the Spirit Store Spring Sales shopping dates.
Be sure to stop by the school on April 25, May 2 and May 9 from 1 pm to 3 pm
for a fabulous shopping experience!
All Spirit Store merchandise will be displayed and available for purchase. You'll even find a special bargain table with t-shirts selling for just $5.
So be sure to join us for one of these dates and stock up on your Eagles fan gear!!!
Remember, you can also shop online if you can't make one of the sale dates.
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FCA Breakfast This Thursday!
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.
PCA's chapter of
FCA will meet on Thursday, April 26 from 7:15 am to 7:55 am in the PCA gym. This is the final FCA meeting of the 2017-18 school year. All 6th-12th grade athletes are encouraged to attend. Breakfast will be provided. Students who plan to attend are asked to sign up so we know how much food to prepare.
FCA Breakfast Signup For 4/26
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Coming This Fall To PCA: 8-Man Football
It's a new era of PCA Football.. get ready for some fast action, high scoring 8 man football!
We are delighted to announce that SCISA has approved PCA to compete in an 8 man division for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. It's everything you love about Friday Night Lights.. still the hard hitting, fast running, blocking, tackling, thrill of getting into the end zone kind of game. But with fewer players, let's face it.. there's more speed and more scoring which adds up to a whole lot of excitement. So get ready for the magic of the high school football experience.. we're bringing you into a new era of PCA football!
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Region Champs!!!
Congrats To Varsity Boys Golf Team!
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Varsity Boys Golf Team finished second at the Williamsburg region match on Tuesday and tied for first at the Carolina Academy region match on Thursday. These finishes locked up the Region Championship for the season! Alex Stephens and Andrew Propes were named to the All-Region team while Coach Tom Orth was named the Region Coach of the Year. The boys will be playing in the State Championships today and tomorrow at the Hackler Golf Course in Myrtle Beach.
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Varsity Boys Soccer Team Celebrates Win
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Varsity Boys Soccer Team beat Cathedral Academy 4-0 on Tuesday of last week. Scoring for the Eagles were Grant Lonneman (2), Chad Shimakonis (1), and Daniel Gunn (1) while Adam Kasian, Kendall Chakeris and Chad Shimakonis had one assist each. The boys are scheduled to travel to Christian Academy in Myrtle Beach today for a 4 pm match. Their next game against Cathedral Academy on April 27 has been moved up to April 26 and will be played at MUSC Health Stadium (home of the Charleston Battery). This will be Senior Night and the seniors for both the girls and boys soccer teams will be honored before the game. Game time is set for 5:30 pm.
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Varsity Girls Soccer Team Splits Games For The Week
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Varsity Girls Soccer Team defeated Charleston Math & Science by a score of 4-2 last Thursday. In the win, Lexi Walker scored 2 goals while Emma Patrick and Abby Landfried scored 1 each for the Lady Eagles. Seniors Emma Brown, Nicole Watson and Emma Patrick were recognized for their leadership and commitment to PCA Athletics.
Earlier in the week, the Lady Eagles lost to Hilton Head Christian by a score of 0-8.
The girls will play at Crown Leadership Academy (off Whipple Road) on Friday, April 27 at 4 pm. This is a scrimmage that was recently added to the schedule.
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Varsity Track Team Enjoys Success
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Boys Track Team finished 3rd out of 14 teams and the girls finished 2nd out of 10 teams Wednesday at Wilson Hall. The highlight of the meet was when sophomore Dalton Welch broke the school record for the boys 400 m hurdles, a record that has stood since 2010. Michael Pernell (800 m), Anna Terry (800 m), Charlee Olson (high jump), Cole Silvester (400 m), Reese Baker (400 m), and the 4x100 team of Anderson Blair, Lena Stoneworth, Catherine Cave, and Lauren Pernell all qualified for the state meet.
On Saturday, many of our 7th-9th graders ran at the Next Generation Meet in Anderson, SC. Top 3 finishers were Gage Kennington (3rd in 1600 m), Charlee Olson (2nd in High Jump and Long Jump), Anna Terry (3rd in the 1600 m), and Ella Banks (1st in the 3200, 2nd in the 1600 m).
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Varsity Boys Tennis Team Has Big Win!
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Varsity Boys Tennis Team defeated Charleston Collegiate 8-1 on Tuesday. The boys will be playing at Pinewood tomorrow, April 24. The match starts at 4:30 pm.
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JV Baseball Team Wins One, Loses One For The Week
The JV Baseball Team split games this past week but continued to improve their play.
On Monday, the Eagles came away with a victory over the Lowcountry Wildcats in a down to the wire game. It was an exciting finish as the Eagles rallied after being down by 5 runs in the final inning to win the game 10-9! Way to dig deep!
On Thursday, the team traveled to Kingstree to take on Williamsburg Academy. The team rallied again in the 5th inning to attempt a comeback, but it just wasn't enough as the Eagles lost 13-3.
The JV Baseball Team will play its final game of the season on Tuesday, April 24 at 4 pm at the Wando South field on Whipple Road. Come out and cheer on our Eagles!!!
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Important Dates To Remember
- April 22-27 - 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
- April 26 - FCA Breakfast
- April 27 - Grandparents Day
- May 2 - Lower School Field Day (Early Release LS Only)
- May 9-11 - 5th Grade Williamsburg Trip
- May 10 - Palmetto Art & Music Show
- May 11 - Senior Walk/Awards Ceremony
- May 16 - Last Day of Preschool
- May 16 - Booster Club Meeting
- May 16-20 - Senior Class Trip
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