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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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#SchoolsThatPray:
Maundy Thursday Day of Prayer
"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain." Psalm 127:1
This Maundy Thursday, the Association of Christian Schools International invites us to join Christian school leaders, teachers and students for a day of prayer. We are trusting God to move mightily in our schools, in our cities and across the globe. We believe Christian schools will serve as a pivot point in this great revival - a revival that must begin with prayer.
Here's how you can get involved:
Please join us (wherever you are) on Thursday at 8:05 for a few moments of prayer. PCA students and faculty will be praying in their respective classrooms
asking God to prepare this generation of students to be leaders in a great revival.
You can commit to praying personally or gather after morning drop off outside the school around the flag pole.
Psalm 127 reminds us that "children are a heritage from the Lord" and "blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them" (NIV). We have millions of arrows in our quivers. Let's pray for the next generation of Kingdom leaders and the path/leaders/community that is equipping them.
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Military Academy Day 2018: Discovering Our U.S. Service Academies
Written by Academic Counselor Sally Pascutti
Senator Lindsey Graham invites all South Carolina students to an informational meeting regarding the nomination process to U.S. Service Academies. Military Academy Day 2018 will take place on Saturday, April 21 at 10 am at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia. Middle School and High School students can learn more about life at a Service Academy, the application process and how to apply for a Congressional Nomination.
Service Academies are one way students can prepare for a military career and earn scholarship money for college. PCA Senior, Shelby Muirhead, learned about the service academy option as well as ROTC participation and military reserves when she recently attended Women in Aviation Career Day at the Charleston Joint Air Force Base. She had the opportunity to talk with all branches of the military, employers in the aviation field, and soldiers in a wide array of jobs. Tours of a C-17 and training facilities were also on the agenda.
There are many resources for learning about military education and careers, and our own Mr. Featherstone is one of the best in his role as District 1 coordinator for West Point applicants. In this role, he facilitates visits to the PCA campus by current West Point students, with ECBC member Nate Schlosser making a visit earlier in the month.
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10th Grade Service Opportunity:
Love On Charleston
Here's how the morning will begin:
10th Grade parents, be on the lookout for an email from Coach Shelly Kaiser who is helping to coordinate this service opportunity. Students will receive service hours for volunteering. The project is expected to wrap up around 12 pm. Questions? Contact Shelly Kaiser at skaiser@palmettochristianacademy.org.
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It's Back!!! The PCA Dodgeball Tournament!
It's definitely a family favorite here at PCA.. the annual Dodgeball Tournament! Get ready for a night of fun and fellowship as you dodge and duck on Thursday, April 12 from 6 pm to 9 pm in the PCA Gym.
Students in Grades 3-12 can participate. The cost is $10 per player with a family cap of $20.
In addition to student participation, we're challenging our parents and teachers to play too!
So lace up your shoes and get in the game! Simply click the link below to register to play. The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 10.
The Booster Club will offer full concessions including hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, candy and more! So bring your appetite and enjoy an evening of friendly competition!
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Young Sherlock Wows Audiences
Written by Cassy Andrus; Photos by Amy Andrews, Angie Johnson and Sharon Basha
The Young Sherlock cast had the audience on the edge of their seats last week.. guessing til the very end. Who is kidnapping students from Buttersworth Academy? It took over 50 PCA students to unravel the mystery on stage.
Many of those students were clothed in black and working in stealth mode behind the scenes, such as Assistant Stage Manager, Erin Fanning. "I kept people calm and quiet as they were walking backstage," states Fanning. "I also would tell Emma (Matthews) on the headset when to cue the lights, or when actors were done changing we would tell Abby (Creech) who runs the sound."
Then there are others such as SarahAnne Horne and Lindsay Knight that were in charge of props. "It's challenging because we need to know what the last line of the scenes are so we can get the props ready," mentions Knight. It's those little things that make a big difference to a well run production. Fanning recalls having to help with props as well. "I helped remind Eva (Andrus) to put her glasses on when she forgot them. I find those things fun to do." Working backstage has it's advantages as Horne will tell you. "I didn't want to try out for a big role because of basketball season. I didn't have to miss as many practices." Horne's talents may not have been front and center on stage, but her organizational skills were just as much needed to help the drama be successful.
Without the team effort of those working behind the scenes, the twists and turns of Young Sherlock's mysterious plot would not have been revealed so well on stage. In the end, Sherlock Holmes unmasks the charade of two greedy sisters in disguise using ransom notes to scam money from scared parents. Thereby sending Miss Buttersworth and Madam LuLu to the clinker.
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It's Not Madness: It's March Matchness!
You can help us make our match! The deadline is tonight at midnight to participate in March Matchness as we work to increase our financial aid funds for students.
Mac and Jenny Smith are committed to making Christian education accessible to everyone. They have graciously agreed to match up to $25,000 for financial aid. Let's make this a slam dunk by reaching our goal of $50,000!
Get in the game and make your donation by
midnight
on Monday, March 26.
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New Items Available In The Online Spirit Store!
Look stylish in a comfy tee, stay hydrated with a sporty water bottle, and keep the sun out of your eyes with a snazzy hat! That's right, we've got all your needs covered with these new items now available in the Online Spirit Store!
Be sure to check out the latest additions to the Spirit Store and support our Fighting Eagles.
The new track t-shirts are $20 and are available in adult sizes small, medium, large and extra large.
The water bottles are $15. And the eagle embroidered baseball hats sell for
$20.
So look your best while you cheer on your favorite Fighting Eagle!
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2nd Graders Get Revolutionary Lesson At Historic Drayton Hall
After reading literature on the Revolutionary War, second graders enjoyed a wonderful morning at Drayton Hall during an exciting field trip last week. The Drayton family housed ten thousand men in the late 1700's and PCA was fortunate to experience three different Revolutionary War workshops. They were a part of mock drills for soldiers, had an authentic feeling of what camp was like in the 1700's, and interacted with interpreters on life in 1780.
Whit Thompson's favorite part was "marching with the guns."
Our second grade students learned about the history of uniforms for each side, the telescopes that the navy officers used (wait they didn't have GPS?!) and choices that the enslaved and others had to make.
One of the guides remarked that she "couldn't believe how far beyond the curriculum these kids are and how prepared they were for this
enrichment!"
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Grow Closer As A Couple With "Re-engage" Marriage Enrichment Program
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FCA Breakfast This Thursday Morning!
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, March 29 from 7:15 am to 7:55 am in the PCA gym. 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 3/29
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Track and Field Team Edges Out The Competition
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Varsity Girls track team finished 2nd out of 8 teams at their meet on Wednesday. The night included a rare win over Porter Gaud by a convincing 37 points. Despite cold and windy conditions, many of the Eagle runners placed well. Lauren Pernell won the High Jump, 100 hurdles, and 400 hurdles and finished 2nd in the 200 meters. Kaila Stoneworth finished first in the 100 meters, 2nd in the long jump, and 3rd in the 200 meters. Others placing in the top three in individual events were Catherine Cave (1st - Long Jump, 2nd High Jump), Charlee Olson (2nd - 400 meters, 3rd - Long Jump), Mae Cave (2nd - 1600), Allison Kammer (2nd - 3200, 3rd - 1600), Olivia Seitz (3rd - High Jump), Catherine Sweatt (3rd - Shot Put), and the 4 x 800 team of Reese Baker, Katie Vandergrift, Anna Terry, and Catherine Cave (2nd place).
The Varsity Boys track team also competed Wednesday night, finishing 2nd out of 7 teams. Despite wind gusts of over 20 mph, Hamilton Blair won the 3200 and 1600 and 6th grader Hans Payne finished second in the 3200. Top 3 finishers in individual events included Cole Silvester (1st - Long Jump, 2nd - Triple Jump), Brad Chaney (2nd - 400 meters), Dalton Welch (3rd - 800 meters), and Grayson Silvester (3rd - High Jump, 3rd - Triple Jump). Both track teams will be in action again this Wednesday as they travel to Heathwood Hall in Columbia for a 4 pm meet.
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Varsity Soccer Week In Review
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The Varsity Boys soccer team had a tough 0-1 loss on Friday in a rematch of last year's state championship game. The lone goal scored came in the form of a penalty kick for Beaufort Academy. The boys will play again this Thursday as they travel to Holy Trinity in Bluffton for a 5:45 pm match.
The Varsity Girls soccer game with First Baptist was cancelled last Tuesday due to weather. They will also play again this Thursday at Holy Trinity. Game time is set for 4 pm.
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Varsity Boys Golf Team Enjoys Successful Week
Written by Athletic Director Dale Hoover
The golf team played in the Hilton Head Invitational on Wednesday edging out Porter Gaud by two strokes for second place during a blustery day at Cheechessee Creek Club. Andrew Propes finished with a 76 which placed him in a tie for third, only 1 stroke behind a two-way tie for medalist honors. Other team members contributing to the 2nd place finish were Alex Stephens, Ryan Propes, Miles Haight, and Joe Buceti.
On Thursday, the boys took to the course again in their first region match of the season. The Eagles tied Northside Christian, the host team, for first place with a score of 177.
The region match improved our overall record to 3-2-1. Andrew Propes tied for 2nd overall with a 38 while Alex Stephens was 5th overall with a 41 and Ryan Propes finished 6th with a 44. The Eagles will be in play again this Thursday as they host the rest of the region teams at The Daniel Island Club. Tee time is set for 1:30 pm.
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Important Dates To Remember
- March 29 - FCA Breakfast
- March 30 - Good Friday - No School
- April 2-6 - Easter Break
- April 12 - FCA Breakfast
- April 12 - Dodgeball Tournament
- April 18 - Booster Club Meeting
- April 20 - Junior/Senior Prom
- April 27 - Grandparents Day
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