March 20, 2020
Dear PCA Families and Friends,

What an unique time in the world. We thank God for you and for our PCA community. So many have communicated your overwhelming appreciation for our teachers' teams who have so quickly adapted to delivering on-line learning. Thank you. Your words of encouragement are so key during this time. We--the teachers, staff, and I--want to give a standing ovation to our families--parents, students--for your joyful, patient, and rapid transformation to online learning.
As PCA continues to re-align to remote instruction, we are hearing that some members of our community are not able to meet the new technological demands for mobile computers. A heart-felt THANK YOU to those of you who have already responded to the PCA Applause and helped with this. If you would like to help through a financial donation or by providing new or gently used Microsoft Windows laptops, please let us know by clicking here .

If your family is in need of a loaner computer, please CLICK HERE. We will try to support as many people as we can. Thank you, again, for those who have rallied to the aid of our other families.
Each year, the Upper School students work in small groups to select a science-related question, provide a research proposal, research the topic using the scientific method, and then present their conclusion to a panel of judges. The projects are divided into three sections based on grade-level: freshman, sophomore, and junior/senior. Congratulations to all of the grade-level winners! A special congratulations to seniors Erik Diehl, Mason Bois, and Noah Markert for being named Grand Prize Winners for their project entitled “Myoelectric Feedback and R & D in Prosthetics.” CLICK HERE to read about our other grade level winners. Great job, Eagles!
FREE TO PCA FAMILIES! As a reminder, your family can sign-up for "Right Now Media" for free through PCA. During this period of "extra" time at home, RightNow Media is a helpful resource giving you instant access to over 10,000 great videos for students, kids, youth, families, pastors, and more. Sign-up HERE .

In these uncertain times, know we are praying for you. Know that we are committed to following the Lord and helping each other in every way we can. I encourage you to remain connected with your church, your community, and continue to help others. Please keep communicating with us, helping us improve as we continue our mission of maximizing your children's and grandchildren's God-given potential.

Together with you in Christ as we grow and serve,

Mike Runey
Head of School
Attention, PCA Dads!
Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 am
Please join us tomorrow morning between the two Upper School buildings for an outdoor time of prayer and much-needed fellowship with each other. PCA is blessed to have 50 acres of beautiful woodland trails near the Bellamy River, and we will be hiking throughout our beautiful landscape tomorrow morning. Please contact Anders Lund with questions.
You Can Help!
The Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. Until we are able to set-up another on-campus blood drive, please consider donating blood at one of the local upcoming drives. MORE INFO. With each donation, the American Red Cross is able to save 3 lives!
Read-a-thon has entered the history books. In a year where we transitioned to a new way of tracking our minutes, we ended a touch below our goal and, yet, we increased participation! That is success; the more students who read the better. Students in the Primary grades who met the reading goals all earned 5 Scholastic dollars which may be used at our next book fair. Students in the Elementary through Upper School and adults earned Barnes and Noble cards. Raising the bar for next year, our student reader with the most minutes read for the whole community was Kennedy Rengkung  (6B) who read over 10,000 minutes! In the adult category, our top ready was Mr. Matt Tolley . Way to go! For a list of all of the class winners, CLICK HERE .

"A word on reading, during this new and different time a good book is a great way to disconnect. Thank you and blessings." The Library Staff
What is this week's Sneak Peek item that you can bid on during our upcoming Annual Auction in May? FIND OUT HERE !
Eagle Camp is open to children 3 years old through those students entering 6th grade. Last year, we had several weeks of Eagle Camp reach full-capacity,  so take a look at our website and register soon!
GO EAGLES!
Monday, April 13
The NHIAA has rescheduled the Upper School spring athletic tryouts to April 13.
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.
Friday, May 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Main Gym Lobby
Over the past few days at home, many of you have seen your own children's artistic talents. CLICK HERE for a peek at some of our students' art pieces that will be on display at the upcoming Artists' Reception. Be sure to join us at the reception in May where we will honor the winners of our Auction Art Contest, as well as give you a chance to bid on their 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. LEARN MORE.
NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED
Troiano Hall
Mark your calendars for Jazz & Comedy Night! 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.
NEW 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.
NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED
Upper School's Troiano Hall
Until we are able to set-up another on-campus blood drive, please consider donating blood at one of the local upcoming drives. MORE INFO. With each donation, the American Red Cross is able to save 3 lives!
NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED
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.
NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED
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 contact Laura Lupinacci (ext. 152) with questions.
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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. 
NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED
All Upper School students are invited to attend 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.
NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED
Families are welcome to join us in the Main Gym to recognize our Lower School students for their Quarter 3 academic achievements. Contact  Sue McKenney (ext. 112) with questions.
Employment Opportunities

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