Dear PCA Families and Friends,
Partnering with parents and students means that you are welcomed, invited, and celebrated on campus. We love having you here!
Many of you volunteering dozens of hours of your time and talent to make our operation succeed. Thank you! The short video below captures, I think, the spirit of partnership we have with you and your children. We look forward to continuing this partnership with you by strengthening compassionate community through helping you plug into meaningful and important programs and events on campus.
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And tomorrow we celebrate the incredible partnership with our grandparents! The special relationship you have with your grandchildren is a treasure, and through the school year we catch glimpses of your love for and connection with them at games, recitals, as volunteers, and at dismissal. We are so thankful that you purposefully encourage, physically and financially support, pray for, drive, and Skype with your grandchildren to strengthen and sustain the multi-generational connection of faith, study, and athletic events at PCA. Especially to those who are far away, we celebrate and thank God for the real impact on you have on your grandchildren. You can be proud of them.
We, the staff and faculty of PCA are always thankful to be in partnership with you! May God continue to bless you each and all.
Mike Runey
Head of School
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Congratulations to all of our grade level Speech Meet winners who presented their speeches in a special Lower School assembly last week!
CLICK HERE for a list of all of our class winners.
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Last weekend, four students represented PCA in the highly competitive Jazz All-State auditions. The audition process consisted of our musicians being able to do all of the following:
- Singing/playing a jazz ballad
- Singing/playing a specially crafted etude
- Solo improvisation
- Sight-reading a short piece of music that they've never seen before
Congratulations to
Cort Baussmann (junior) who was selected into the Jazz All State Band and to
Emily Vaccaro (senior) and
Will Kuzman (junior) who were selected to join the Jazz All-State Choir! The Jazz All-State Festival will take place at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH from February 13-15, 2019! Bravo!
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New Better Together Blog Post!
"Music: More than just Melodies" was written by PCA senior, Abigail Vaccaro, about the impact of the Fine Arts in education.
READ MORE.
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You can now "clip" Box Tops with your iPhone! You can still clip the Box Tops the old fashioned way too!
LEARN MORE.
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Attention Lower School Parents
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During Morning Drop-Off, please do not pass other vehicles which are waiting for their students to exit. We have had some near misses recently!
Please pull-up to where the Drop-Off helpers are waiting before letting your child exit.
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Book Fair Volunteers
Veterans' Day Volunteers
Help needed on Thursday, November 7 from 7:30-10:30 am to help set-up, serve, and clean-up refreshments & coffee for veterans. Please contact
Jodi Karnes (ext. 119).
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Add another pop of autumn color by hosting a Yard Sign for our upcoming Open House on Saturday, November 2. Signs will be available at the Lower School and Upper School reception desks. Thank you for helping us spread the word!
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Host Families Needed!
If you have thought about hosting but were hesitant to make that full year commitment, we have an opportunity for you! We are seeking host families for our 16 week S. Korean program (October 25-February 15). Students are 9-12 years old. Host families may take one or two students and will receive a stipend of $1,000/month per student. Contact
Diane Sipp (ext. 155) for more information.
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Calling All Shoppers!
Do you like "Window Shopping?" Join our Auction Procurement Team and visit area businesses to obtain donated items or gift cards for our auction. You will not be required to do any cold calling!
LEARN MORE.
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Tomorrow: Early Dismissal Day
Friday, October 25 from 8:00 am
to 12:20 pm. Event begins in Main Gym.
Grandparents are invited to join us for a very special day with their grandchildren at PCA. Shuttle service is available.
MORE INFO
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New Dates:
Begins Friday, October 25
Ends Thursday, October 31
Join us as the Lower School's library is transformed into an Arctic Wonderland at the 2019 Adventure Scholastic Book Fair! If you would like to help volunteer at this beloved event,
SIGN-UP HERE. Contact
Nicole Marquis with questions.
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Monday, October 28 through
Friday, November 15
Are you looking for a way to spread extra joy to children in need this Christmas season? Each Lower School classroom will be filling shoe boxes soon. These boxes not only bless children but play an important role in helping spread the Gospel. Info will be sent home in your child's PEEK.
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Monday, October 28 at 3:00 pm
Lower School Back Lobby
“Although sending Erick away to a foreign country where he didn’t know much about the culture or speak the language was the hardest thing I have done thus far, it was also equally rewarding.”
READ MORE
about Erick’s experience in South Korea, and find out how your child can be included on this trip this summer!
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Upper School Picture Retake Day:
Tuesday, October 29
Lower School Picture Retake Day:
Friday, November 1
If you would like your child to have his or her school picture retaken, please send the original packet with your child to give to the Lifetouch photographer.
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Friday, November 1 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 1 academic achievements. Contact
Sue McKenney (ext. 112) with questions.
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All PCA Parents Welcome!
Friday, November 1 at 1:30 pm
Junior High Resource Room
All parents are welcome to join us for Dr. Connie Lawrence's second LIFE series session of the school year. She will speak on "Memory Tricks to Make It Stick" and discuss study strategies that enable memory and storage into long-term memory-mastery. Prior LIFE Series attendance is not necessary in order to attend this session. Please register at the Lower School receptionist's desk or by contacting
Sue McKenney (ext. 112).
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Saturday, November 2 from 9-11:30 am
Invite your friends to join us at our All-School Open House next month to learn about the fine art, academic, athletic, and student life opportunities that make-up our preschool-grade 12 program.
LEARN MORE.
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Saturday, November 2
Main Gym
Boys Grades 7-8 Tryouts: 9:30 am
Girls Grades 7-8 Tryouts: 11:00 am
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Sunday, November 3
Daylight Savings ends in just a few more weeks! Please remember to set your clocks back. Enjoy your extra hour and brighter mornings!
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Monday, November 4 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Main Gym
PCA's fall-season athletes and their immediate families are welcome to join us for our Annual Fall Athletic Banquet in the Main Gym. The cost is $5 per person at the main door; coaches and children under 3 are free. Dress attire is school-day dress code. Contact
Derek Summers with questions.
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Deadline to Register:
Friday, November 1 at 3:30 pm
Tuesday, November 5 and
Thursday, November 7
Parent-Teacher Conferences are next month! Both days are Early Dismissal days, and Aftercare will be available both days.
Conference sign-ups are now open. Contact
Cheri Wilson with questions.
Attention PCAP Parents: There will not be any school for preschool on Thursday, November 7. All other grades are in session that day.
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Thursday, November 7 at 8:20 am
Main Gym
Parents, grandparents, and veterans are welcome to join us during our annual Veterans' Day Chapel. We are honored to have
Ret. Commander Captain David Hunt, a current PCA parent, as our guest speaker that morning. There will be a reception with light refreshments for veterans and their families following the chapel. No RSVP is necessary.
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Online Order Deadlines:
Monday, November 11 for on-campus pick-up or Saturday, November 30 for home delivery.
PCA group code: R53BA7.
'Tis the season for the Wreath Sale! For the first time ever, all ordering for the Junior Class Fundraiser will be done online! If you would like to pick-up your wreath at PCA to save on delivery costs, this year's pick-up will be held on Friday, November 22 from 2:30-7:00 pm in Runey Hall.
LEARN MORE. Please contact
Cy Karnes (ext. 154).
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Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm
Runey Hall: Miller Room
Seniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend this presentation given by Financial Aid experts from the NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation. Please contact
Tara Hatfield (ext. 153) with questions.
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HOS Mike Runey to Visit Group!
Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm
Runey Hall: Board Room
Our host parents and guardians of our international students are welcome to join us at our monthly meeting. These gatherings are led by our International Student Adviser,
Sandra Croft, and will provide support and networking opportunities for our hosting families.
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Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm
Friday, November 15 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 pm
Main Gym
Honk Jr. the Musical, the jazzy, snazzy version of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale- "The Ugly Duckling"- will be performed by our Lower School (grades 4-8) acting ensemble. Tickets are $8/student and $10/adult; tickets are available at the door. Contact
Katie Poole with questions.
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Monday, November 18 at 11:59 pm EST
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Friday, November 22 from 7-9:00 pm
Troiano Hall
All Upper School students are invited to attend our first Coffee House of the school year. Come enjoy a relaxing evening of entertainment, refreshments, and coffee. General Admission for students is $5 and $3 for performers. This event is intended for our Upper School students and faculty/staff only. Contact
Cy Karnes (ext. 154) with questions.
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Friday, November 22 at 9:00 pm
Troiano Hall
For the first time EVER, the Upper School is having a lock-in! Come for a night of movies, games, and fun activities. There is a $10 entrance fee that includes all activities, pizza, snacks, and breakfast. Pick-up time is Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 am. Permission forms will be sent home next month. Contact
Cy Karnes (ext. 154) with questions.
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For a list of all of our current employment opportunities,
CLICK HERE.
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