March 14, 2020
Dear PCA Families and Friends,

I hope you are well this weekend. Publication of the PCA:NOW is later this week due to the rapidly changing calendar result of COVID-19. The good news: as I write this on Saturday, our students and staff are healthy, and our campus is safe. We are thankful for both God's protection and good communication and action on everyone's part. We will be closing campus to students on Monday and Tuesday as we transition to distance learning. Some events of importance are already rescheduled (see below). Others are still on the calendar, pending closer-in decisions. Thank you for your continued communication.

Even as we look to the future, let us also look to what has just occurred--and there is MUCH to be honored, praised, and heralded about our PCA students and families and how God continues to work in and through them.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of "These Shining Lives" for being selected as a winner in the regional NH One Act Drama Competition! Our students took home a "Best Production" award and were selected to advance to the State level. One way I see God working through our students are the redemptive stories they tell. They also bear testimony to God in their own attitudes and actions. The photo below is exhibit A. No, that is not "we are #1"--that is how they close each act, pointing heavenward to give God the glory of the applause and honor they are receiving. Incredible. I am--we are--so thankful for and proud of our theatre team! A special shout-out to our Theatre Director, Grace Thorsen, for her vision, leadership, and mentorship to both prepare and inspire this incredibly talented group to such heights of excellence. READ MORE HERE .
Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl "A Team" for advancing to the State level in the NH Quiz Bowl League after last weekend's Regional Quiz Bowl Competition at the Kingswood Qualifier! PCA will continue competing at the NHQBL State Championship on Sunday, April 5th. Go, Eagles!

And there is even more; stay tuned for more PCA accolades in next week's bulletin as we share about our Science Fair, Read-a-Thon, and Auction Art Contest winners.

An update on the Auction. Because of COVID-19 situation, we are rescheduling the Live Auction to Saturday, May 16. I am happy to announce that we are going forward with our Silent Auction, and bidding is now open! The Silent Auction will run through Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 pm.

For many, this a season of uncertainty, concern, and fear. Yet it is also a time as a Christian school where we step forward in faith ans service (see the profile of one of our amazing seniors below). Paul's words to Timothy are so appropriate right now. I commend the entire first chapter of 2nd Timothy to you, but verse 7 is key: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." Read the entire chapter HERE . My hope and prayer for all of us, individually and collectively, is that we would seek God and find Him, and know His peace and joy and confidence in this season, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Together with you in Christ as we grow and serve,
Mike Runey
Head of School
Congratulations to PCA senior, Manogna Dumpala, for being award the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for her exemplary volunteer service! During her high school career, Manogna has volunteered over 1,000 hours of community service to include time at Frisbee Memorial Hospital Women's & Children's Unit and Emergency Room, Seacoast Science Center, and Cross Road Children's Center. This has solidified her desire for a career in medicine, particularly as a Physician Assistant. READ MORE.
NEW THIS YEAR!
What is this week's Sneak Peek item that you can bid on during our upcoming Annual Auction? HINT: Thank you, 3rd grade! FIND OUT HERE!
Raising Money for PCA is easy as 1, 2, 3!
  1. SHOP: Look for shelf tags in-store on more than 1,500 products
  2. CHECK OUT: Get 3 School Dollars for every 4 participating products you purchase
  3. SUBMIT: Deposit your School Dollars in the collection tower in-store or send in with your child to the receptionist, LS Office, or your child's teacher.
Wednesday, March 18 from 2:00-6:30 pm
Upper School's Troiano Hall
Please consider donating blood during this month's Blood Drive. With each donation, the American Red Cross is able to save 3 lives! LEARN MORE
Friday, March 20
One of our favorite activities during the cooler early spring months is our annual Luau Lunch! All Upper School students are encouraged to wear jeans and Hawaiian shirts. Please contact Cy Karnes  (ext. 154) with questions.
All Upper School spring sports will have tryouts beginning on Monday, March 23.
3:30 pm Varsity Softball in gym
3:30 pm Varsity Track in gym lobby
3:30 pm Varsity Tennis on courts or in classroom if not weather-permitting
5:00 pm Varsity Baseball
Please contact  Derek Summers with questions. 
Thursday, March 26 at 8:15 am
Main Gym
All volunteers are invited! This is our opportunity to thank you for the countless ways you bless our school, students, and staff on a daily basis. Whether you volunteer once a week, once a month, on field trips or for special events, allow us to feed, entertain, and serve YOU! Please RSVP to  Laura Lupinacci (ext. 152).
Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 am
Parents are invited to join us for this very special event as the four-year-old students take us on a journey through the PCAP rain forest. Our "critters" will tell the importance of protecting our rain forests, based on Lynne Cherry's book "Kapok Tree." Make sure to bring your camera for this beloved event. Please contact  Harlee Tuttle (ext. 113) with questions. 
Friday, March 27
Our campus will be closed for our final Teacher In-Service Day of the school year. Enjoy your long weekend!
Friday, May 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Main Gym Lobby
Be sure to join us for our Artists' Reception! This special reception will honor the winners of our Auction Art Contest, as well as give you a chance to preview (and bid on!) the beautiful works of art. 
Saturday, May 16th
Make sure to save this new date for our Live Annual Auction! This is an Early Dismissal school day; bus service is available to our regular bus-riding students.
DATE TO BE DETERMINED
Troiano Hall
Mark your calendars for Jazz & Comedy Night next month! Enjoy hearty snacks and listen to your favorite PCA musicians and comic actors. The cost is $8/adult and $5/student, food included. Contact Katie Poole with questions.
DATE TO BE DETERMINED
Main Gym
PCA's winter athletes' 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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