Dear PCA Families,
It was wonderful to see hundreds of PCA grandparents last week during our special Grandparents' Day event. This is a very important event for our students, and we are thankful for the grandparents who were able to attend and interact with their grandchildren in the classroom. Grandparents traveled to PCA from several different states, and I was honored to meet Khadiman Rai
(picture on right) who traveled over 7,000 miles from the country of Nepal to visit his grand-daughter in 2nd grade!
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Dr. Carrie Abood created a video of our students who spoke about fond memories of their grandparents as well as the important role the grandparents play in their lives.
CLICK HERE to enjoy this special video.
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Come enjoy the children's classic "Alice Through the Looking Glass" performed by our very own Lower School PCA Players! You'll enjoy the Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, all sorts of kings and queens and, of course, Alice!
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how times are
Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9 at 6:30
pm, as well as
Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 pm
. Suggested donation at door of $10/adult and $8/students (faculty and staff may attend one show for free).
CLICK HERE
for a story synopsis.
I pray that your family will have a good, restful weekend.
Warmly in Christ,
Dr. John Engstrom
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A special thank you to our Seventh Grade students, Daphne Corso, and to all of our families who donated to last month's Food Drive! Last week, PCA delivered over 2,500 to a local food pantry to help local families in need. According to "End 68 Hours," PCA's Food Drive is its largest food drive every year. Great job, Eagles!
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If you have not yet done your
Background Check, now is a great time to do it! Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities are just around the corner, and your child's teacher will need many hands!
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Procurement Team Volunteers Needed:
Our team members will contact area businesses who have already received a letter from the Auction Manager. There is no cold calling involved, just a friendly follow-up to potential donors--we provide the script and everything! To learn more,
CLICK HERE.
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HURRY! SPACE IS LIMITED!
PCA is proud to host four USBA camps this winter for our athletes in grades 1-12! The US Baseball Academy's training camps are designed to develop skills in all facets of the game with an emphasis on teaching proper fundamentals and techniques. Sessions are available in hitting, pitching, fielding, and catching.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER. Please contact
Coach James Spinelli with questions.
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Ends tomorrow at 1:00 pm!
Friday, November 2 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Tomorrow is the last day of the Scholastic Book Fair. Make sure to come meet the dragons, unicorns, and other magical creatures of the Enchanted Forest before they disappear! Please contact
Ken Sturgis (ext. 129) with questions.
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Tomorrow!
Upper School: Friday, November 2
If you would like your children to have their pictures retaken, they will need to bring their original picture packet with them.
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Tomorrow!
Friday, November 2 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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Tomorrow!
Lower School Registration Deadline:
Friday, November 2
Parents of Lower School students (including PCAP) may sign-up now for their conferences by
logging into Veracross
. Aftercare will be available for LS students in the MPR until 5:45pm. The cost is $6.75 per hour (the time during the scheduled conference session is free; teachers will provide a waiver slip). Please contact
Sue McKenney (ext. 112) with questions.
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Saturday, November 3 at 9:00 am
Grades PCAP-12
Bring a friend or share the news: Our All-School Open House includes an interactive morning of STEAM exploration, a tour of the campus and casual conversation with PCA faculty. Invite friends and family so that they can experience what makes PCA so special.
Guests may register online.
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Sunday, November 4
Daylight Savings ends this weekend. Please remember to set your clocks back an hour on Sunday. Enjoy your extra hour!
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Upper School Parent Registration Deadline:
Monday, November 5 at 12:00 pm
Reports cards will be sent home with students on Friday, November 2.
To set a conference time in Veracross (including conferences with Upper School enrichment teachers),
please click here for instructions
. Please contact
Kim Cummings (ext. 123) with a
ny conference changes that need to be made after November 5 .
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Tuesday, November 6 at 6:00 pm
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
Erin Kniphfer (ext. 115) with questions.
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Friday, November 9 at 8:20 am
Main Gym
Please join us as we gather to honor our veterans during our annual Veterans' Day Chapel. Mark Thorne, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, will present a special address. A reception will follow in the Lower School lobby.
READ MORE about our guest speaker, Mark Thorne.
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Registration Deadline: Friday, November 9
PCA is happy to partner again with Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH to bring you the Ski Club this winter! The club is run through Gunstock's Outreach Program and will begin in January 2019.
CLICK HERE for more information and for registration instructions. Contact
Jodi Karnes (ext. 119) with questions.
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Monday, November 12- Tuesday, November 13: Upper School Girls Basketball from 5:30-7:30 pm
Monday, November 19-Tuesday, November 20: Upper School Boys Basketball from 5-7:00 pm
Monday, November 26:
Upper School Track from 3:30-5:15 pm
To Be Determined Grades 5-8
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Wednesday, November 14 at 9:00 am for our three year old students
Thursday, November 15 at 10:00 am for our four year old students (volunteers are asked to please arrive by 9:00 am).
Both events will be held in the PCAP area. Contact
Harlee Tuttle
(ext. 113) with questions.
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Help Support The Junior Class
Paper Order Deadline: Thursday, November 15
Online Order Deadline: Friday, November 30
The Class of 2020 is please to offer you the opportunity to purchase some of the best holiday wreaths around and support their class in the process. You may order online or with a paper order form.
LEARN MORE.
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Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 pm
Miller Room
Seniors and their parents are welcome to attend this presentation given by Financial Aid experts from the NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation.
MORE INFO
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Friday, November 16 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
Kim Cummings
(ext. 123) with questions.
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Now through Friday, November 30
from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm
You are invited to our first sale of the school year! Items will be
$3 per bag
(normally $3 per item). Plastic grocery bags will be provided by PCA. If bringing clothes to swap, please leave donated items at the LS receptionist desk with your name attached to the bag. Donated items MUST comply with our dress code and be clean (free of tears, stains, odors, and pet hair). Contact
Jodi Karnes
(ext. 119) with questions.
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Back by popular demand!
Saturday, December 1 at 9:00 am
PCA welcomes back parent volunteer Lisa Arvidson back to facilitate another Christmas Evergreen Workshop. Join us for a fun-filled time of learning, creating, food, and fellowship with PCA families and friends. So that we have enough boxwood for everyone, please let us know asap if you will be joining us.
REGISTER HERE.
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We have an immediate opening for a Communications Assistant.
For a list of all of our current employment opportunities,
CLICK HERE.
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