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PCA announces our first annual Mark Twain festival!
Mark your calendars for October 1, 2 and 3-- PCA will be celebrating one of America's greatest authors (and local icon), Mark Twain. Activities for early October include raft design and build and the raft race, the jumping frog contest, Tom Sawyer dress up days, truth-telling/liar public speaking contest, and other great events.
Classroom Supply Lists Now Posted - Including Upper School
Check under the resources tab of the website
Board Meeting, Thursday, August 14 at 6:15pm
The meeting will be held in the Humanities room and is open to the PCA community.
First Day of School, Tuesday, August 19 at 8:15am
New Families Orientation, Thursday August 21 at 6:30
This is mandatory for new families, but all are welcome to attend.
State of the School Meeting, Thursday, August 21 at 7:00pm
Please make a note of the date. All PCA families are asked to attend.
A Busy Summer for our Teachers!
PCA teachers have had a busy summer in preparing for the 2008-09 school year! In our quest to improve our methods and sharpen our gifts, we sent eight teachers to a week long conference in Memphis, which focused on teaching critical thinking skills. We just finished a Right-Start Math training for our grammar teachers here at PCA. Our grammar school Latin teacher, Jenny Ziebarth, will be attending a Latin teachers conference in Texas. Also, our grammar school teachers will be attending PCA's "Spell to Write and Read" training in late July. Thank you for your encouragement and prayers for our teachers! We are looking forward to teaching more effectively this coming year.
PCA Announces A New Board Member
Mr. Tom Egger is the newest member of the PCA board. For details on his background and all the board members, please visit the PCA Board of Directors page. Thank you board members for your service!
"Spell to Write and Read" (SWR) Training
Professor Jean Evans will be conducting SWR Training for our teachers July 28 through August 1 during the day at PCA. All parents are welcome to attend at no charge. Please contact the office if you are interested in attending.
Other Deeds for Dollars Opportunities
- Hang art from Mrs. Redburn's class on the walls
- Copy binders for Mr. Paske (can be done after school)
- Paint Mr. Wagenmaker's office, Mrs. Bergeson's office, and part of the front office this summer
If you are willing and able to do any of these jobs, please contact the office. The school will pay for all materials.