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1 | Page 2016 - 2017 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 Lower School Quick Reference Guide This guide contains answers to the most commonly asked questions. Please refer to the school handbook located on Veracross for a comprehensive explanation of school policies and procedures. 20 Seaborne Drive Dover, NH 03820 603-742-3617 Lower School Absence Hotline ext. 112 www.pcaschool.org

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2016 - 2017 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is

honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Philippians 4:8

Lower School Quick Reference Guide

This guide contains answers to the most commonly asked questions. Please refer to the school handbook located on Veracross for a comprehensive explanation of school policies and procedures.

20 Seaborne Drive Dover, NH 03820

603-742-3617 Lower School Absence Hotline ext. 112

www.pcaschool.org

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Table of Contents Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................... 4

Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year ......................................................................................................... 5

The Joy of Learning .................................................................................................................................... 5

Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................................... 7

What does the school day look like? .......................................................................................................... 9

What are the Arrival/Dismissal Procedures? .............................................................................................. 9

Morning Arrival ................................................................................................................................................9

Afternoon Dismissal .......................................................................................................................................10

Late/Tardy .......................................................................................................................................................10

Traffic Patterns................................................................................................................................................10

Notes: ..........................................................................................................................................................10

Other Campus Rules .......................................................................................................................................11

Additional Information for Parents? ........................................................................................................ 11

Kaleidoscope – Before and Aftercare .............................................................................................................11

Kaleidoscope – After School Discovery Classes ..........................................................................................12

Kaleidoscope – Academic Enrichment & Support ......................................................................................12

Kaleidoscope – Private Music Lessons ........................................................................................................12

Lunch Program................................................................................................................................................12

Volunteer Opportunities..................................................................................................................................12

Veracross.........................................................................................................................................................12

What happens when school is cancelled or my child can’t come to school? .............................................. 13

Severe Weather/School Cancellations ............................................................................................................13

Sources of information on delays or cancellations .........................................................................................13

LS PCA Virtual Day .......................................................................................................................................13

Two-hour Delay Procedure .............................................................................................................................13

Schedule for 2-hour delay ...............................................................................................................................13

What do I do if my child cannot attend school? .............................................................................................14

Portsmouth Christian Academy Dress Code? ............................................................................................ 14

Where do I buy dress code clothing? ..............................................................................................................14

Land’s End ..................................................................................................................................................14

JCPenney.....................................................................................................................................................14

Changes to Dress Code for the 2016-2017 School Year ................................................................................14

JH Men’s Dress Code .....................................................................................................................................15

JH Women’s Dress Code ................................................................................................................................17

K-5 Boys’ Dress Code ....................................................................................................................................19

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K-5 Girls’ Dress Code ....................................................................................................................................21

Memory Verses 2016-2017 ...................................................................................................................... 23

2016–2017 Yearly Planner ....................................................................................................................... 26

2016-2017 Supply Lists ............................................................................................................................ 28

Mission Statement

Portsmouth Christian Academy exists to honor God joyfully by inspiring students to maximize their God-given potential.

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Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year

The Joy of Learning

When writing our Strategic Plan, we added to our list of Core Values, joy and curiosity. During this school year, we are going to focus on these two new values.

Philippians 4:8 states, 8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about

these things.” This is where joy begins, in the heart and mind, knowing that the Lord is in control of all things.

In addition, there is a significant body of research that indicates there is joy in learning when certain conditions exist. These include the following:

Choice

Challenge

Chance for Success

Curiosity

Learning will always be work and there will always be a tendency to avoid the cognitive load that comes from real thinking, but there is also reward. Teachers will be studying and implementing visible thinking strategies throughout this school year that are designed to promote these four conditions that improve student joy in learning.

These strategies fit well with the Concept-based curriculum design model that was begun last year and you will see more of these units around the school.

Finally, we are creating a “Make-It Space.” Teachers have created some new problem-based engineering units in science that are designed to spur curiosity and creativity. In addition, we hope to have some Kaleidoscope offerings that build on the joy of learning based on real-life problems and problem-solving strategies.

Blessings on you all as you continue to enjoy the summer time with your family!

Connie Lawrence EdD

Daphne Corso MEd Lower School Assistant Principal

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do Teacher Welcome Letters arrive?

These are being posted August 9 and should arrive at your home shortly thereafter. Veracross will re-open to parents on Monday, August 15.

Why does Veracross have to be shut down?

In order to place students in new classes, we have to shut down the portal.

Is the school open during the weeks of August?

Yes, we are here at least Tuesday through Thursday 9am-1pm.

What if I have dress code questions?

Daphne Corso will be happy to answer your questions; please email her at, [email protected], or leave her a voice mail at extension 127.

Where can I find the Lower School Family Handbook?

The Handbook can be found on Veracross within the Parent Portal.

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Who works at PCA? What do they do? Head of School Staff Dr. John Engstrom Head of School Sarah Leavitt Chief Financial Officer Connie Lawrence Dean of Academics Kelly Belmonte Director of Advancement TBA Director of Admissions Shirley Tuten Executive Assistant to HOS Allison Russell Bookkeeper Lara Kildow Marketing Coordinator Jodi Karnes Volunteer & Event Coordinator Elizabeth Nanda Auction Manager Tricia Garton Administrative Assistant Elaina Russo Admissions Assistant Derek Summers Athletic Director Erin Kniphfer Assistant Athletic Director Laura Lupinacci Receptionist Kathy Deame Receptionist Joshua Gronblom Facilities Manager Chris Morris Custodian Justin Dubravsky Custodian Andrew Kelsall Custodian Bill Palmer Custodian

Lower School Administrative Staff TBA Principal Daphne Corso Assistant Principal Sue McKenney LS Administrative Assistant

PCAP Staff Kelly Leavitt Preschool Director and Teacher Beth Jones PCAP Teacher Elizabeth Durfee PCAP Teacher Emily Heckelmann PCAP Teacher Deb Drew PCAP Aide Sue Long PCAP Aide Diane Pineo PCAP Aide

Primary Team Ruth Brown KA Lisa Sears KA Aide Betsy Hickey KB Martha Trainor KB Aide Terri Baker 1A Emily Reny 1B Chrissy Johnson Grade 1 Aide Alicia DiTommaso 2A Mary Lenz 2B Tricia Garton Grade 2 Aide

Elementary Team Ingrid Phoenix 3A Marcia Lund 3B Beth Jones Grade 3 Aide Shanna Ketchum 4A Nancy Makela 4B Shannon Trueira Grade 4 Aide Carolyn Sites 5A John Murray 5B

Shannon Trueira Grade 5 Aide

Junior High Team Kelly Towne 6A Briana Murray 6B Hannah Ingram 7A Brodie Bazo 7B Tammy Treadwell 8A Jordan Heckelmann 8B Jennifer Will JH Science Kaly Washington Algebra

Upper School Administrative Staff Gretchen Nobles Principal Kim Cummings US Administrative Assistant Diane Sipp Guidance Director Colleen Geller Guidance Assistant

US Team Stephen Foley Dean of Men; English Lindsay Joe Dean of Women; Psychology Peter Beal English Nathan Snyder Math Charles Lawrence Math Ray Gamble History Burton Pease History Beverly Shevenell Science Kim McGovern Science Michael Shevenell Robotics Timothy Doucette French Jacki Morris Spanish Michael Morse Bible Susan Pleticha Bible Daniel Rogers Student Life Coordinator

Resource Team (LS and/or US) Emily Meloon Director TBA US Academic Support TBA Resource Teacher Caryn Anderson Resource Teacher

Enrichment Team (LS and/or US) Donna Capern Senior Librarian Deborah Harden LS Assistant Librarian Ken Sturgis LS Assistant Librarian Michaeleen Sicard Kaleidoscope Coordinator Deb Kaczynski Before Care Abigail Monahan LS Physical Education Sarah Sheffield JH and US Art Mark Latorella Director ELL and Teacher Carroll Stevens Dir. of Fine Arts/Music Teacher Susie Stevens LS/US Music Teacher and

LS Art Teacher (K-5) Jessica Gardner LS/US Music Teacher Katrina Veno LS/US Music Teacher TBA Substitute Coordinator Cheri Wilson LS Computer (3-8) Emily Meloon Mandarin Teacher Kaly Washington Spanish Teacher Donna Wyman LS/US Nurse Rev. 7.28.16 v2

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What does the school day look like?

7:00 Before Care Opens

7:55 Arrival (students arrive at gym

with no charge)

8:05 K-8 Opening Exercises

8:10 K-8 Dismissed to Classrooms

8:20 See Student Schedules from Teacher

2:45 End of Classes (K-5)

2:55 K-5 Dismissal

3:20 End of Classes (6-8)

3:20 K-5 Dismissal Ends

(Students remaining in the

Classroom will be taken to After Care)

3:20 Dismissal of All JH Students

K-8 Bus Students called to load from Gymnasium

3:30 JH Students released to After Care

3:30 PCA Buses Depart

5:45 Aftercare Closes

What are the Arrival/Dismissal Procedures?

Morning Arrival When arriving by car, the driver is asked to enter the loop and proceed to the gymnasium lobby entrance where student passengers may be discharged. Students are asked to enter the gymnasium lobby and proceed directly to the gym to join their class for Opening Exercises*. When arriving by bus, the buses will park near the gym annex and discharge students to the gymnasium. Students are asked to enter the gymnasium door and proceed directly to join their class line for Opening Exercises*. *All students (K-8th grade) should arrive in time to begin class at 8:20. Individuals who are arriving, but are not involved in student drop-off, please enter the parking lot via the access road, park and walk to the main building, entering the building through the center door. Loop parking will not be available during arrival and dismissal times. Teachers will join students in grades kindergarten through grade eight in the gymnasium at 8:05 for Opening Exercises and then escort them to their classrooms. We consider Opening Exercises to be an important part of the day, because this focus on the monthly virtue and prayer sets the tone of the day for the school.

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Afternoon Dismissal Dismissal numbers for students in K – 5 will be called beginning at 2:55 and ending at 3:20. Students in K – 5 who have not been dismissed by 3:20 will be escorted to aftercare. Students in K – 5 will be dismissed from the upper loop. Students in K – 2 will exit the building from the center doors, and students in 3 – 5 will exit the building from the gymnasium lobby doors. All Junior High students (grades 6 - 8) will be dismissed from their last class at 3:20 and will exit the building from the Junior High wing at 3:20 – 3:25. Any Junior High students who have not been picked up by 3:30 will be escorted to aftercare at 3:30. If you are picking up students from both K – 5 and JH, please arrive at the K – 5 upper loop dismissal at 3:20. You can then instruct your Junior High student to join you there. If you arrive earlier, please pick up your K-5 student and then proceed to the lower loop for your Junior High student so that the Upper Loop does not get blocked for other parents.

Late/Tardy Students in grades (K-8) are marked tardy if they arrive after 8:20am. The receptionist will issue a tardy slip. We ask that parents strongly resist chronic tardiness. This sets up a life pattern for students and precludes them from the goal-setting part of the day. In addition, this morning time is designed to help students mentally organize their day. One can think of it as the difference between traveling with a GPS and driving forward with only a hope that it is the right road.

Traffic Patterns We ask that drivers adhere to the traffic flow diagram below to ensure the safety of all children. Automobiles parked in the restricted areas pose a safety threat. The following diagram indicates the traffic pattern to follow:

A. Driveway for buses, morning drop-off, upper loop student dismissal (K-5)

B. Parking entrance for staff, visitors and driveway for lower loop student dismissal (JH)

C. Staff and Visitor Parking

D. Exit for staff, visitors, and lower loop student dismissal

E. Handicap Parking area

F. During upper loop Arrival and Dismissal, move forward to gym doors.

Notes: 1. AM entrance for bus and carpool students (K-8)

2. Building entrance/exit for faculty, visitors and ALL late/early dismissal students

3. If cars are backing up on Seaborne Drive, you will be asked to drive to the lower loop entrance and line up on the exit road

LL Holding line for lower loop

UL Holding line for upper loop

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Other Campus Rules Your carpool number must be displayed in the car windshield during dismissal (available during Open House or sent to

you via your youngest child’s teacher.

Please enter upper loop only after having given the carpool number to the caller (at the top of the hill). Through car pool numbers, teachers will be notified that you are arriving and will send the student out to the loading area.

Cars should park in the parking lot; parked cars in the loop prevent safe and efficient dismissal movement.

Please move as far forward to the gymnasium doors as possible and we will bring your child(ren) to you. This allows us to safely place several students in cars at the same time, thus reducing wait time.

Please do not get out of your car. Staff will help your child load the car and buckle their seatbelt and access the trunk.

Please do not attempt to pass cars on Seaborne, unless directed by staff. Passing on this road unexpectedly places two cars going in opposite directions in the same lane and endangers people. In order to facilitate our bus schedule, we may move buses past cars, but only the traffic monitor, who can see all ongoing traffic, will direct this as safety permits.

Call the school office if a non-parent/guardian will pick up your child. K-5 students will not, for any reason, be dismissed to drivers who do not have the correct dismissal number. When a driver without the correct number requests to dismiss a student, the driver will be asked to park in the parking lot and wait for the school to contact a parent of the child. The wait for contact to be made may be lengthy or unproductive.

Parking should be in designated areas only. We have been blessed with a beautiful campus so, in order to maintain its beauty, we ask that no one parks on grassy areas

Avoid entering riverbank and river in order to ensure student safety. Violation of this rule may result in immediate expulsion from the school.

Avoid opening or propping doors. To ensure safety, all students and adults are to use the monitored entrances of the school. No one should open a perimeter door or prop the door for entry in any other area at any time of day.

Late arriving (tardy) students enter through the main entrance and report to the receptionist or designated person.

All guests and visitors are to enter through the main entrance, sign in with the receptionist and obtain/wear a “Visitor” tag for the duration of their visit, so that adults in the building recognize safety procedures have been followed. Please sign out and return the Visitor pass when departing. This allows the accounting for all people in an emergency.

Students are to only enter rooms that have adult supervision. This excludes restrooms.

When passing through halls, please move quietly in order to not disturb learning.

Children should use age-appropriate playgrounds (preschoolers use preschool playground; K-5 use elementary playground; JH students use fields)

Parents are asked not to go to classrooms at arrival and dismissal. Because these are periods when transitions must be monitored carefully, the teacher needs to place full attention on his or her students.

Parents may ask the Receptionist to call for students to come to the lobby, send in an early dismissal note to the teacher or call the office.

Additional Information for Parents?

Kaleidoscope – Before and Aftercare Before care (7:00-7:55) takes place in the gym and gym annex. Drop your child off at the upper loop and escort him/her into the gym. Students can play games with friends, or participate in our Happy Feet walking program. Students can earn medallions for walking certain distances and we can track our progress throughout the year! Aftercare (3:30-5:45) takes place in our Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) in the lower level of the school. Students enjoy recess outside when the weather is favorable and play games and other activities in our open space. Our rate for morning and

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aftercare is $6.75 per hour per child billed in 30-minute increments. There is no need to pre-register or sign up! If your child is not picked up by the last call (3:20), he/she will be escorted to the MPR by our staff. There is a surcharge for anyone picked up after 5:45pm. The surcharge is $10.00 for the first 10 minutes and then $1.00 for every minute thereafter.

Kaleidoscope – After School Discovery Classes During the school’s dismissal period from 2:50-3:20, you have the option to enroll your child in a small group class that teaches skills outside of the traditional academic curriculum. On average, we offer over 25 different classes during each of the four academic quarters in the school year. Some of our favorites are karate, educational games, origami, soccer, basketball, dodge ball, music groups, and so many more! Most classes meet for 30 minutes once a week for entire length of the quarter. When classes are over, students are escorted to the back lobby where they await your arrival during afternoon dismissal.

Kaleidoscope – Academic Enrichment & Support Kaleidoscope Enrichment Programs offer a variety of solutions to help your child manage the expectations of a college preparatory school. Whether the need is 1-on-1 tutoring in a subject, or some help developing organizational and time-management skills, our staff is willing and able to lend the help that they need. Private tutoring is available at a rate of $35.00 per hour. If your child exhibits more critical needs, we also offer occupational therapy and speech therapy to help him/her

thrive here in our community. We partner with Dynamic Learning Solutions, a local not for profit organization that employs highly qualified individuals who are trained to meet the diverse needs of our student body from pre-school through high school.

Kaleidoscope – Private Music Lessons Our staff of highly qualified music teachers offer private lessons throughout the school year on campus at Portsmouth Christian Academy. Students may take lessons during free periods, lunch and recess periods, or before and after school depending on your schedule. Please contact our Kaleidoscope Coordinator for rates.

Lunch Program PCA has arranged with several local restaurants to provide lunches to our students which parents may purchase on a quarterly basis throughout the school year. This provides an alternative to packing a lunch each day for your child.

Volunteer Opportunities There are many opportunities for each family to be connected within the PCA community through the Volunteer Service Program. Whether you choose to deliver lunches, decorate or bake for special events, serve with our maintenance crew, help with the yearbook, or utilize your skills in another way, you will undoubtedly find a way to be involved in your child’s education.

The “Volunteer Service Program” will be sending out a survey through email for you to fill out before the start of school. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Jodi Karnes, uses the information provided to match your interests, gifts, and availability with our current volunteer opportunities. For more information regarding our Volunteer Service Program, please contact Jodi Karnes at [email protected] or 603-742-3617 ext. 119.

Veracross All PCA families have a Veracross account. This is our school database that allows parents access to their children’s assignments, grades and attendance records. In addition, parents can sign up and pay for programs such as lunch and kaleidoscope classes. Veracross also provides access to the family directory and PCA’s event calendar. Instructions and passwords for accessing Veracross through the web are emailed to new families. Returning families can learn more about Veracross at http://www.veracross.com. A quick link to the Veracross login can be found on PCA’s website in the upper right hand corner.

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What happens when school is cancelled or my child can’t come to school?

Severe Weather/School Cancellations We know that any change to routine is disruptive and have tried to minimize cancellations and late openings. However, PCA is somewhat unique in that our student body is drawn from forty different communities located in three states and many arrive in privately owned vehicles.

After listening to local radio and television stations, consulting people in the affected areas and, in some cases, calling the State Police and Public Works personnel, the Head of School will make a decision that is believed to be in the best interest of the majority of the school population. When the decision to cancel school is made, the announcement is posted on PCA’s website (www.pcaschool.org), and appears on local television stations. This broadcast is rarely later than 6:00 AM. We recommend that you tune in on days when a delay or closing is anticipated. In addition, a phone alert goes to the provided numbers of all students, faculty and staff members.

While, in making our decision regarding cancellation, we consider both major and secondary roads in our entire catchment area, each parent is encouraged to decide for himself or herself if the trip from home to school is safe.

Sources of information on delays or cancellations WMUR TV NH channel 9

WCSH TV ME channel 6

WBZ TV MA MA channel 4

Website www.pcaschool. org

LS PCA Virtual Day When the forecast indicates a strong probability for the need to cancel school, students will be sent home with a

“Blizzard Bag.” The material in the bag is designed to help the student continue learning while at home if school is cancelled.

Activities may include the following:

Reading and responding to content material

Reinforcement of math skills to improve mastery

Science projects, particularly relating to the storm

Writing assignments

Make-up work (perhaps)

The amount of time spent on these assignments should not exceed three hours and, while parents may assist, the work is intended to be done with a relative degree of independence. Students not completing the work of the school day, as outlined in the Blizzard Bag, will be counted “absent.”

Two-hour Delay Procedure Whenever appropriate, PCA will announce a two-hour delay on days when the weather is questionable. This choice gives us time to evaluate the severity of the storm, and it also gives the public transportation department the time to clear and salt the roads, allowing for a safer commute. Buses will run on a two-hour delay; please be at the Bus Stop early.

Schedule for 2-hour delay PCA buses will run on a two-hour delay, but Dover buses will run according to the Dover schedule; please watch for Dover delays and be at the Bus Stop early.

9:00 Before Care Opens

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9:55 Students Arrive at GYM (free of charge)

10:05 K-8 Opening Exercises

10:20 K-8 Classes Begin

What do I do if my child cannot attend school? When your child cannot attend school, please let us know via the PCA Hotline at 603-742-3617 ext.112. You may be prompted to give symptoms in order for us to fulfill our commitment to the NH Department of Health in tracking flu symptoms. For long-term absences, see Lower School Family Handbook on Veracross under ‘Parent’ portal.

Portsmouth Christian Academy Dress Code?

Where do I buy dress code clothing?

Land’s End (Land’s End (www.landsend.com/pp/SchoolSearch.html?action=landing&selectedSchoolNum=900027376) and JCPenney’s (www.jcp.com) are the only approved school uniform vendors for PCA. Items may not be purchased elsewhere. ) When going to the Land’s End site, please enter your child’s age and gender, no other identifying personal information is necessary. “Boy’s” or “Men’s” sizes are acceptable. “Girl’s” or “Women’s” sizes are acceptable.

JCPenney When going to the JCP site, select “kids” or “juniors” sizing, “School Uniform” tab.

Changes to Dress Code for the 2016-2017 School Year

~ The girls skirt length is “to the knee” for all girls grade K-8. ~ School Uniform Active Track Pants have been added to the PE Attire for all K-8 students. ~ Land’s End no longer makes boys Cargo pants or shorts. Cargo shorts and pants will continue to be on our dress code this year for those who already own them.

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JH Men’s Dress Code Category Details Colors Notes

Everyday Tops Standard fit polo (short or long sleeve; Interlock or mesh)

White, Grey, Burgundy, Black, Green, Yellow, Red, Light Blue, Navy, Cobalt

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Must have a PCA-approved logo.

Shirts must be tucked into bottoms.

Short-sleeved shirts may not be worn over long-sleeved shirts.

Chapel shirt is also acceptable.

Everyday Bottoms Chino pants, flat front or pleated Cargo pants/shorts, 2 pocket Shorts, flat or pleated (<2” above knee)

Khaki or Navy

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Belt must be worn if item has belt loops.

Chapel Tops Standard collar shirt

Button-down shirt

Short or long-sleeve

White Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Ties are required to be worn on chapel days. Ties may be removed for recess only.

Chapel Bottoms Chino pants, flat front or pleated

Navy or Khaki

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles. Belt is to be worn if item has loops.

Cargo pants and shorts are not allowed on Chapel days.

PE Tops T-shirt, Performance or Essential

Short or long sleeve

Crew-collared sweatshirt

White, Grey, Burgundy

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Must have PCA-approved logo.

Solid color

PCA team t-shirts in these colors are also acceptable.

Sweatshirts must be worn over approved t-shirt.

PE Bottoms Athletic shorts (<2” above knee)

Sweat pants

Track Pants (from Land’s End only)

Black, Grey, Burgundy

Solid color and loose-fitting, no stripes.

Shoes Closed-toed shoes Athletic

Dress shoes must be worn on chapel day.

Non-marking athletic shoes must be kept at school for P.E.

Additional Layers Crew sweater

V-neck sweater

Vest

Zip cardigan sweater

Button cardigan sweater

White, Burgundy, Navy, Green, Yellow, Black,

May have a PCA-approved logo.

Must be worn over approved collared shirt.

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Hooded cable sweater

½-zip fleece

Fleece vest or jacket

Accessories et. al.

Socks Belts Ties Hair

Tattoos

Piercing Jewelry

Outerwear

Hats

Solid color Solid color Solid burgundy

Belts will be in good repair with the belt tip neatly tucked into the belt retainer. Large buckles are not permitted.

Ties may be worn at any time that a dress shirt is being worn in accordance with the dress code. Ties should be worn snug against the shirt collar and will be belt length. No string or bow ties are permitted.

Male students will wear hair neatly combed, in traditional man’s style and of natural color. Hair length will not exceed the collar and neither tails nor pony tails are permitted. Gelling, spiking, or chiseling hair to make it look tiered or unusual is not permitted.

Tattoos are not permitted.

All students are discouraged from piercing any part of their body. Piercing jewelry may not be worn in school.

Unless otherwise instructed, outer garments are to be removed upon entering the school and placed on an assigned coat hook or in a locker. Hooded sweatshirts and fleece (not specified above) are considered outerwear.

All hats, kerchiefs and head coverings will be removed upon entering the school building and will remain off until departure.

It is impossible for a dress code to address each possible piece of clothing or adornment.

The following is provided in an attempt to provide information regarding some of the more common areas of concern.

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JH Women’s Dress Code Everyday Tops Standard fit polo

Feminine-fit polo Short or long sleeve Interlock or mesh

White, Grey, Burgundy, Black, Green, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Blue, Navy, Cobalt,

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Must have a PCA-approved logo.

Shirts must be tucked into bottoms.

Short-sleeved shirts may not be worn over long-sleeved shirts.

Chapel tops are also acceptable.

Everyday Bottoms Chino pants Shorts(<2” above knee) Skirts/skorts (to the knee) Pencil cut pants (Land’s End only)

Khaki or Navy

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Belt must be worn if item has belt loops.

Chapel bottoms are also acceptable.

Several hem lengths are available to accommodate body styles, but please remember skirts/skorts must be <2” above knee in actual fit.

Chapel Tops Rounded or standard collar

Button-down blouse

Short or long-sleeve

White Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Blouses may be worn untucked. Undergarments (e.g., camis) may not be visible.

Chapel Bottoms Skirt

Navy or Khaki

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Several hem lengths are available to accommodate body styles, but please remember skirts must be <2” above knee in actual fit.

PE Tops T-shirt, Performance or Essential

Short or long sleeve

Crew-collared sweatshirt

White, Grey, Burgundy

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Must have PCA-approved logo.

Solid color.

PCA team t-shirts in these colors are also acceptable.

Sweatshirts must be worn over approved t-shirt.

PE Bottoms Athletic shorts (<2” above knee)

Sweat pants

Track Pants (from Land’s End only)

Black, Grey, Burgundy

Females will need to use Boy’s or Men’s sizing for shorts in order to meet the length requirement and may purchase solid black, grey, or burgundy girls athletic shorts from another source if they meet the <2” above the knee rule. Solid color and loose-fitting, no stripes.

Shoes <2” heel, closed-toed shoes Sandal with ankle strap Athletic

Dress shoes must be worn on chapel day.

Non-marking sneakers are to be left at school.

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Additional Layers Crew sweater

V-neck sweater

Vest

Zip cardigan sweater

Button cardigan sweater

Hooded cable sweater

½-zip fleece

Fleece vest or jacket

White, Burgundy, Navy, Green, Yellow, Black

May have a PCA-approved logo.

Must be worn over approved collared shirt.

Accessories et. al. Tights Leggings Belts Hair

Tattoos

Piercing

Jewelry

Outerwear

Hats

Solid color Solid color Solid color

Neutral colors: White, cream, black, navy blue, or tan. Neutral colors: White, cream, black, navy blue, or tan. Belts will be in good repair with the belt tip neatly tucked into the belt retainer. Large buckles are not permitted.

Hair will be neatly worn and of natural color. Gelling, spiking or chiseling hair to make it look tiered or unusual is not permitted.

Tattoos are not permitted.

All students are discouraged from piercing any part of their body. However, pierced ears are permitted, wearing up to two earrings in each ear lobe.

Female students may wear earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and watches as long as they are worn in a tasteful manner as determined by the teacher and/or Assistant Principal.

Unless otherwise instructed, outer garments are to be removed upon entering the school and placed on an assigned coat hook or in a locker. Hooded sweatshirts and fleece (not specified above) are considered outerwear.

All hats, kerchiefs and head coverings will be removed upon entering the school building and will remain off until departure.

It is impossible for a dress code to address each possible piece of clothing or adornment.

The following is provided in an attempt to provide information regarding some of the more common areas of concern.

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K-5 Boys’ Dress Code Category Details Colors Notes

Everyday Tops Standard fit polo

Short or long-sleeve

Interlock or mesh

Turtleneck

White or Burgundy

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Must have a PCA-approved logo.

Shirts must be tucked into bottoms.

Short-sleeved shirts may not be worn over long-sleeved shirts.

Chapel shirt is also acceptable.

Everyday Bottoms Chino pants, flat front or pleated

Shorts, flat or pleated (<2” above knee)

Khaki Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

In grades 3-5, belt must be worn if the item has belt loops.

Chapel Tops Standard collar

Button-down

Short or long-sleeve

White or Light Blue

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Ties are required to be worn on chapel days. Ties may be removed for recess only.

Chapel Bottoms

Chino pants,

flat front or pleated

Khaki Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Shorts are not allowed on Chapel days.

In grades 3-5, belt must be worn if the item has belt loops.

PE Tops T-shirt, Performance or Essential

Short or long-sleeve

Crew-collared sweatshirt

White, Grey, Burgundy

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Must have a PCA-approved logo.

Solid color

PCA team t-shirts in these colors are also acceptable.

Sweatshirts must be worn over approved T-shirt.

PE Bottoms Athletic shorts (<2” above knee)

Sweat pants

Track Pants (from Land’s End only)

Black, Grey, Burgundy

Solid color, loose-fitting, no stripes.

Shoes Closed-toe shoes

Athletic

Dress shoes must be worn on chapel days for grades 3-5.

Rubber soled shoes should be brought to school if recess is scheduled.

Only students wearing rubber-soled will be permitted on playground equipment.

Non-marking athletic shoes must be left at school for P.E.

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Additional Layers (for in-school wear)

Crew sweater

V-neck sweater

Vest

Zip cardigan sweater

Button cardigan sweater

White or Burgundy

May have a PCA-approved logo.

Must be worn over an approved, collared shirt.

Accessories et. al. Socks

Belts

Ties

Hair

Tattoos

Piercing

Jewelry

Outwear

Hats

Solid color

Solid color

Solid Burgundy

Belts will be in good repair with the belt tip neatly tucked into the belt retainer.

Ties may be worn at any time that a dress shirt is being worn in accordance with the dress code. Ties should be worn snug against the shirt collar and will be belt length. No string or bow ties are permitted.

Male students will wear their hair neatly combed, in traditional men’s style and of natural color. Male students’ hair length will not exceed the collar and neither tails nor pony tails are permitted. Gelling, spiking or chiseling hair to make it look tiered or unusual is not permitted.

Tattoos are not permitted.

All students are discouraged from piercing any part of their body.

Male students in K-5 may wear watches.

Unless otherwise instructed, outer garments are to be removed upon entering the school and placed on an assigned coat hook or in a locker. Hooded sweatshirts and fleece are considered outerwear.

All hats, scarves, kerchiefs and other head coverings will be removed upon entering the school building and will remain off until departure. Hats worn on the playground will be in good taste and worn as designed (e.g. visor forward).

It is impossible for a dress code to address each possible piece of clothing or adornment.

The following is provided in an attempt to provide information regarding some of the more common areas of concern.

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K-5 Girls’ Dress Code Category Details Colors Notes

Everyday Tops

Standard fit polo Feminine-fit polo Short or long sleeve Interlock or mesh Turtleneck

White or Burgundy

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Must have a PCA-approve logo.

Shirts must be tucked into bottoms.

Short-sleeved shirts may not be worn over long-sleeved shirts.

Chapel tops are also acceptable.

Everyday Bottoms

Chino pants Shorts (<2” above knee) Skirts/skorts (to the knee) Jumpers (to the knee)

Khaki

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Belt must be worn if item has belt loops in grades 3-5.

Chapel bottoms are also acceptable.

Several hem lengths are available to accommodate body styles, but please remember skirts/skorts must be <2” above knee in actual fit.

Jumpers must be worn over an approved dress code top.

Chapel Tops Knit polo

Rounded “Peter-Pan” collar

Short or long-sleeve

White or Light Blue

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Ruffled collar is also acceptable.

Chapel Bottoms

Skirt Jumpers (to the knee)

Khaki Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Several hem lengths are available to accommodate body styles, but please remember skirts must be <2” above knee in actual fit.

PE Tops T-shirt, Performance or Essential

Short or long sleeve

Crew-collared sweatshirt

White, Grey, Burgundy

Land’s End login must be used to access PCA approved styles.

Must have PCA-approved logo.

Solid color

PCA team t-shirts in these colors are also acceptable.

Sweatshirts must be worn over approved T-shirt.

PE Bottoms Athletic shorts (<2” above knee)

Sweat pants

Track Pants (from

Land’s End only)

Black, Grey, Burgundy

Females will need to use Boy’s or Men’s sizing for shorts in order to meet the length requirement and may purchase solid black, grey, or burgundy girls athletic shorts from another source if they meet the <2” above the knee rule. Solid color and loose-fitting, no stripes.

Shoes <2” heel, closed-toed shoes Sandals with ankle strap No flip-flops Athletic shoes

Dress shoes must be worn on chapel day for grades 3-5.

Rubber soled shoes should be brought to school, if recess is scheduled.

Only students wearing rubber-soled shoes will be permitted on playground equipment.

Clean, non-marking soles; Non-marking sneakers are to be left at school.

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Additional Layers (for in-school wear)

Crew sweater

V-neck sweater

Vest

Zip cardigan sweater

Button cardigan sweater

White or Burgundy

May have a PCA-approved logo.

Must be worn over approved collared shirt.

Outer layers must be waist length

Accessories etc.

Tights and socks Leggings Belts Hair

Tattoos

Piercing

Jewelry

Outerwear

Hats

Solid color Solid color Solid color

Neutral colors: White, cream, black, navy blue, or tan. Neutral colors: White, cream, black, navy blue, or tan.

Belts will be in good repair with the belt tip neatly tucked into the belt retainer.

Large and ostentatious belt buckles are not permitted.

Ribbons, scarves, sashes, etc. are not considered belts.

Belts are optional for K-2 students.

Hair will be neatly worn and of natural color. Gelling, spiking or chiseling hair to make it look tiered or unusual is not permitted.

Tattoos are not permitted.

All students are discouraged from piercing any part of their body. However, pierced ears are permitted, for females wearing up to two earrings in each ear lobe.

Female students may wear earrings, necklaces, bracelets and watches as long as they are worn in a tasteful manner as determined by the teacher and/or Asst. Principal.

Unless otherwise instructed, outer garments are to be removed upon entering the school and placed on an assigned coat hook or in a locker. Hooded sweatshirts and fleece are considered outerwear.

All hats, scarves, kerchiefs and head coverings will be removed upon entering the school building and will remain off until departure. Hats worn on the playground will be in good taste and worn as designed (e.g. visor forward).

It is impossible for a dress code to address each possible piece of clothing or adornment.

The following is provided in an attempt to provide information regarding some of the more common

areas of concern.

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Memory Verses 2016-2017 Theme Verse for the Year: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8

Month Core Value Reference Scripture Honors Scripture

September Brotherhood John 3:16-18 Honors: 1John 4:7-8

16 “For God so loved the

world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

17 For God

did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

18 Whoever believes in

him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 3:16-18

7 Beloved, let us love

one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.

8 Anyone who does

not love does not know God, because God is love. 1John 4:7-8

October Truth Psalms 86:10-12 Honors: John 8: 31b-32

10 For you are great and do

wondrous things; you alone are God.

11 Teach me your

way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.

12 I give

thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. Psalms 86:10-12

31 …“If you abide in my

word, you are truly my disciples,

32 and you

will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8: 31b-32

November Honorable Philippians 4:4-7 Honors: Philippians 2:14,15

4 Rejoice in the Lord always;

again I will say, rejoice. 5

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;

6 do not be anxious

about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

7 And the

peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

14 Do all things without

grumbling or disputing, 15

that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, Philippians 2:14,15

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December Just Luke 2:10 – 14 Honors: Psalms 1:1-2

10 And the angel said to them,

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

12 And

this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 And suddenly

there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:10 – 14

1 Blessed is the man

who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

2 but

his delight is in the law

of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalms 1:1-2

January Pure Philippians 1:9-11 Honors: Ephesians 4:29

9 And it is my prayer that your

love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,

10 so that you

may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

11 filled with the fruit of

righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:9-11

29Do not let

unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

February Lovely Psalms 86:1-5 Honors: Psalms 84: 10

1Incline your ear, O LORD, and

answer me, for I am poor and needy.

2 Preserve my life, for I

am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.

3 Be gracious to me, O

Lord, for to you do I cry all the day.

4 Gladden the soul of

your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

5 For

you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Psalms 86:1-5

10Better is one day in

your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. Psalms 84:10

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March Commendable Psalms 19:1-5 Honors: Philippians 4:8

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above

proclaims his handiwork. 2

Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.

3 There is no

speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4

Their voice goes out through

all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

5 which comes out like a

bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. Psalms 19:1-5

8 Finally, brothers,

whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8

April Excellent Romans 5:6-8 Honors: 1 John 3:16

6 For while we were still weak,

at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

7 For one will

scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—

8 but God shows

his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8

This is how we know what love is; Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 3:16

May Praiseworthy Psalms 8:3-5, 9 Honors: Luke 19:40

3 When I look at your heavens,

the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,

4 what is

man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

5 Yet you

have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.

9 O LORD, our Lord,

how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalms 8:3-5, 9

I tell you, if [the disciples] keep quiet, the stones will cry out. Luke 19:40

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2016–2017 Yearly Planner

2016–2017 Yearly Planner

Please check Veracross for most updated calendar information

June/July 2016 June 20-24 PCA Closed July 4-8 PCA Closed August 15 Upper School Fall Sports Tryouts 20 Campus Clean-Up 22-26 International Students on Campus 22 Host Family Orientation 25 Staff/Faculty Retreat (Campus Closed) 29 First Day School for grade 9 and all new

Upper School students Early Dismissal New Upper School Student Picnic 12:00 pm

29 New LS/US Family Luncheon 12:00 pm 29 PCAP-Grade 8 Open House 1:30-3:00 pm 30 First Day School for grades PCAP – 12 30 Kindergarten First Day, 9am-2:15 pm 31 First Day School for PCAP M,W,F students 31 Junior High Fall Sports Tryouts September 2 All School Convocation 5 Labor Day - No School 8 Lower School Back-to-School Night 9 9/11 Remembrance 9 Lower School Music Rental Day 10 Senior Class Pool Party 12-30 NWEA Testing (9/12 – 9/30) 13 Upper School Back-to-School Night 14 Upper School Brookwoods Retreat 16 8

th Grade Lock-In

20 MIP Informational Meeting 27 Tailgate w/Dr. Engstrom 27 Auction Kick-Off Breakfast 27 College Overview for Seniors 30 Mid-Quarter 1 October 1 Father/Daughter Square Dance 3-8 Homecoming Week 7 Upper School Bon Fire

7 White Out Volley Ball Game 8 Class of 2006 Reunion 8 Dig Pink Volley Ball Game 9 Senior Progressive Night 10 Columbus Day - No School 13 Auction Information Meeting 15 Gala 18-19 Upper School Experience Days (8

th Graders)

22 Jazz All-State Auditions 28 Early Dismissal End of Q1 Grandparents Day PCAP Autumn Hay Day November 3-5 Fall Theatre Production 4 Lower School Quarter 1 Awards Chapel PCAP only - No School PCAP Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 All-School Admissions Fair 6 Daylight Savings Ends 8-13 International Student College Tour 8 Fall Athletic Banquet 9 Veterans Day Chapel 10-11 ACSI Conference (In-Service/No School) 11 Veterans Day 14-18 Lower School Book Fair 14 Girls Basketball Tryouts 15 Early Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences (Grades K-12) 16 PCAP Thanksgiving Celebration (3 year olds) 17 Early Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences (Grades K-12) 17 PCAP Thanksgiving Feast (4 year olds) 19 All-State Auditions 21 Boys Basketball Tryouts 23-25 Thanksgiving Vacation - PCA Closed 24 Thanksgiving 25 Alumni Basketball Game December 1 Grades K-5 Christmas Concert

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2 Mid-Quarter 2 8 JH/US Choral/Guitar Christmas Concert 14 Lower School Treasure Sale 15 JH/US Band/Orchestra Christmas Concert 16 Lower School Christmas Chapel Upper School Christmas Chapel

Concert Make-Up Date Aftercare Available 19-30 Christmas Vacation – PCA Closed 25 Christmas

January 2 Classes Resume 5 Lower School Spelling Bee 7 Silver Bell 13 Martin Luther King Chapel 16 No School Teacher In-Service 20 End of Quarter 2 23-2/3 NWEA Testing (1/23 – 2/3) 26-28 Black Box Theatre 26 Lower School Geography Bee 27 PCAP only – No School PCAP Parent/Teacher Conferences 27 Lower School Q2 Awards Chapel 28 Read-A-Thon Begins (1/28 - 2/26) 30 International Week begins TBD All-School Admissions Fair February 2-4 Jazz All-State 10 Night at the Academy 11 UNH Music Festival 14 Valentine’s Day 17 Christian Educator’s Day 17 Mid-Quarter 3 20-24 Winter Vacation—PCA Closed 20 President’s Day 26 Read-A-Thon Ends 27 State of the School Address March 2 Fifth Grade Parent Meeting 4 Hunter-Farnham Quiz Bowl Tournament 7 Upper School Science Fair (Gym Annex) 9 Lower School Speech Meet 10 Soup & Song 12 Daylight Savings Begins 13 Winter Athletic Banquet 16 Lower School Admissions Fair 17 Auction Bake Sale 18 Auction; Early Dismissal 20 Spring Athletic Tryouts 24 End of Quarter 3 29 Upper School Luau Lunch 30 All-State Music (3/30-4/1)

30 PCAP Kapok Tree 31 Lower School Quarter 3 Awards Chapel 31 All-State Music April 1 All-State Music Festival 6 Grades K-3 Spring Concert 7 Volunteer Breakfast 12-14 Spiritual Emphasis Days 14 Good Friday; Early Dismissal NO Aftercare Available 16 Easter 17-21 8

th Grade Washington DC Trip

19-28 7th

Grade Costa Rica Trip (optional)

20 Grades 4-5 Spring Concert 23-28 Upper School Trip to France (optional)

24-28 Spring Vacation May 1-19 NWEA Testing (5/1 – 5/19) 4 National Day of Prayer 5 Spring Fling 9 Upper School Spring Concert 11 PCAP Mother’s Tea (4 year olds) 11 Lower School Admissions Fair 11 Visual Arts Show 12 Mid-Quarter 4 12 PCAP Mother’s Picnic (3 year olds) 12 Mother-Son Olympics 13 Upper School Prom 14 Mother’s Day 20 Golf Tournament 25-27 Spring Theatre Production 29 Memorial Day – No School 31 Senior Class Trip (5/31-6/02) June 1 Junior High Spring Concert 2 Baccalaureate 5-7 Upper School Finals (Grade 12) 7-12 Upper School Finals (Grades 9-11) 7 Graduation Practice 9 Class of 2017 Graduation 9 PCAP 3-Year-Old Celebration 12 PCAP 4-Year-Old Celebration 12 Spring Athletics Banquet 13 Kindergarten Celebration 13 Lower School Awards Night 14 Early Dismissal Last Day of School Upper School Awards Assembly Lower School Q4 Awards Chapel 15 8

th Grade Milestone

July 3-7 PCA Campus Closed Updated 7/28/201

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2016-2017 Supply Lists

The following lists have been created to help make your Back-to-School shopping a bit easier! If your child’s teacher would like to have anything else for his/her particular classroom, the teacher will let you know in his/her welcome letter. Many families find that the Open House (PCAP – Grade 8 on August 29) is a good time to bring these supplies to school.

Art (all grades)

2 #2 Pencils

2 Glue sticks

9 x 12 Sketchbook (grades 3-8 only)

2 Black Sharpie pens (fine or extra fine tipped)

Computer (grades 3 – 8)

One set of headphones in a Ziploc bag, labeled with child’s name, to be left in the computer lab during the school year (new students and grade 3 only, returning student can use last year’s)

Flash/thumb drive (grades 6-8 only)

Physical Education (all grades):

Non-marking sneakers (to be left at school). Primary level students should use sneakers they are able to put on independently (i.e. Velcro)

Sweat pants as described on PCA’s website

T-shirt with PCA logo as described on PCA’s website

Shorts (allowed throughout the year) as described on PCA’s website

Sweatshirt with PCA logo as described on PCA’s website

Science (grades 6 – 8):

1 1/2” 3 ring binder w/ pockets

3 dividers for binder

Loose leaf paper for binder

1 highlighter

1 package of index cards

Last name starts with A-K 1 box of tissues and 1 container of Clorox/Lysol wipes

Last name starts with L-Z 1 roll of paper towels and 1 container of Clorox/Lysol wipes

Please turn in the tissues, wipes, and paper towels to the science room.

Spanish and Mandarin: Kindergarten-Fourth Grade

Box of crayons

1 glue stick

1 Hand wipes

1 Paper Towel Grade 5

Folder with Pockets and prongs Grade 6-Grade 8

Binder with 4 dividers

Music (grades 4 - 8) Concert Attire (grades 4 – 5): Chapel clothes for boys – may wear any colorful tie. Coats are optional. Christmas dress or spring dress for girls in Dec. and Apr. respectively. Concert Attire (grades 6 – 8): Chapel attire with WHITE shirts. Girls may wear uniform pants or skirts. Music Fee: $10 to cover technology costs, including SmartMusic subscriptions. Smart Music users will need a microphone (built-in or external). Need one? We recommend instrumental mics from www.store.makemusic.com for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Band (grades 4-8):

Instrument and case in working condition (rental options available)

Woodwinds: reeds and cork grease.

Brass: valve oil and slide grease.

Percussion: drumstick, drum pad, and bell kit

Music stand for home practice (can use piano stand).

A pack of sharpened pencils with eraser

Music book: available on rental day through Music and Arts (www.musicarts.com), in music stores, or online.

4th

and 5th

Grade Bands: Tradition of Excellence Book I for your child’s instrument

Junior High Band: Tradition of Excellence Book II for your child’s instrument.

Chorus (grades 4-8):

Sharpened pencil with eraser

1 Large box of tissues

1 Folder (NOT a binder) for grades 4 and 5. One will be provided for Junior High students.

Orchestra (grades 4-8):

Instrument, bow and case, all in working condition and correctly sized for student (rental options available)

Basic supplies for all: rosin, soft flannel cloth, an extra set of strings and a music stand for home practice (can use piano stand).

Violins & violas: shoulder rest – correct size

Cellos: endpin anchor strap or “donut”

Sharpened pencil with eraser

Music book: available on rental day through Music and Arts (www.musicarts.com), in music stores, or online.

4th

and 5th

grade orchestra: Essential Elements Book 1 for your child’s instrument

Junior High: Essential Elements Book 2 for your child’s instrument.

Music Exploration (grades 6-8)

A pair of headphones (may use the same ones used for computer class)

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__________________________________________ Kindergarten

1 Backpack (the size that can easily hold a folder and lunchbox)

1 Large pencil case (preferably cloth)

24 Yellow Ticonderoga #2 pencils, sharpened

1 Crayola water color paint set

12 White glue sticks

1 Box (8 ct.) primary colored Crayola crayons (for classroom centers)

Additional box (16 – 24 ct.) Crayola crayons (for student desks)

1 Hardcover primary composition book with space for pictures at the top of the page

1 Pair child’s Fiskar scissors

1 Set of primary color washable markers

2 Cans of Playdoh

2 Sturdy (preferably plastic) pocket folders

2 Pink pearl erasers

2 Containers of antibacterial hand wipes

2 Containers of disinfecting hand wipes

1 Box of tissues

1 Roll of paper towels

1 Bottle of hand sanitizer _____________________________________________ First grade

ESV Bible

Backpack

4 Durable pocket folders (one of each color: red, blue, yellow, purple)

2 Composition notebooks

24 Yellow #2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened

2 Large pink pearl erasers

Pencil box to fit in desk

2 Boxes (16 – 24 ct.) crayons

1 Water color paint set

1 Box of washable markers

1 Box of colored pencils

1 Bottle of white school glue

4 Glue sticks

1 Pair of blunt scissors

1 Clip board

1 Ruler with both centimeters and inches

Child-sized headphones

2 Large boxes of tissues

2 Rolls of paper towels

1 Bottle of hand sanitizer

5 Containers of antibacterial hand wipes (baby wipes, wet ones, store brand)

Wish List: Construction Paper White card stock

__________________________________________ Second Grade

ESV Bible

Backpack

(2) 2 Pocket folders with prongs (yellow and blue)

(2) 2 Pocket folders

1 Sturdy plastic folder (3 prong with 2 pockets)

2 Composition book

48 #2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened

1 Pink pearl eraser

1 Pencil box to fit in desk

1 Box (16 – 24 ct.) crayons

1 Water color paint set

1 Box of washable markers

1 Pair of blunt scissors

1 Ruler (inch/centimeters)

1 Red pen

1 Highlighter

6 Glue sticks

1 Bottle of white glue

Small Whiteboard with 2 dry erase markers

1 ½” WHITE 3 ring view binder

50 Pack of clear page protectors

1 Large box of tissues

4 Boxes of HAND wipes (no Clorox) (2 more in January)

1 Bottle of hand sanitizer

1 Roll of paper towels _____________________________________________ Third Grade

ESV Bible

Backpack

(1) 1” Binder

2 Packages wide-ruled notebook paper

2 Hardcover composition books

1 Purple 2-pocket folder

1 Green 2-pocket folder

1 Yellow 2-pocket folder

1 Red 2-pocket folder (durable enough to last the year)

24 #2 Pencils, sharpened

Colored pencils

Markers (both fine tip and regular tip if possible)

4 Highlighters, one of which is yellow

Pencil box to fit in desk

Package of Sticky Notes

4 Glue sticks

2 Pink erasers

12" Plastic ruler with both centimeter and inches

Scissors (with points)

1 Package of skinny white board markers (any colors)

1 Small white board

1 Hand held (not battery operated) pencil sharpener with enclosure to hold cuttings

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2 Large boxes of tissues

2 - 3 Rolls of paper towels

2 Containers of hand wipes

1 Container disinfecting wipes ____________________________________________ Fourth Grade

ESV Bible

Backpack

2” Binder

5 Binder dividers with pockets

2 Packages of college-ruled notebook paper

2 Hardcover composition books

1 Homework pocket folder or thin binder

1 Pocket folder for math

1 Package of Sticky Notes (approximately 3x3)

1 Pack of index cards (3x5” size)

24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened

1 Package of pencil cap erasers

1 Hand held (not battery operated) pencil sharpener with enclosure to hold cuttings

Pencil box to fit in desk (approximately 8” long by 5” wide or smaller)

24 Colored pencils

1 Pack of markers

2 Colored pens

2 Thin black sharpies

2 Rolls of scotch tape (can be refill kind)

4 Glue sticks

4 Highlighters (each a different color)

12" Plastic ruler with both centimeter and inches

Scissors (with points)

Clipboard

Personal white board (approximately 12” x 9”) with 2 markers and full size eraser

2 Large boxes of tissues

1 Rolls of paper towels

2 Containers of disinfecting wipes, ones suitable to be used on hands

1 Small box of assorted plastic spoons, forks, knives __________________________________________ Fifth Grade

ESV Bible

1½" Binder

2 - 3 Packages college-ruled paper

(1) 8 Pack of plastic divider tabs

Pencil binder pouch for notebook

4 Hardcover Composition notebooks

1 Blue and 1 black pen

1 Package red pens

1 Package erasable pens

24 Pencils #2, sharpened

1 Hand held pencil sharpener with enclosure to hold cuttings (not battery operated)

Colored pencils/ marker/ crayons (some or all)

4 Different colored highlighters

Scissors

Protractor

12" Plastic ruler with both centimeter and inches

Glue (bottle and/or stick)

Erasers

2 Book covers

Index cards

Dry erase board

4 Dry erase markers (any colors)

3 Paper towels

1 Hand sanitizer

3 Large box of tissues

1 Cleaning wipes (Clorox/ Lysol type)

2 Hand/ face wipes (Huggies/Pampers type)

Small box of plastic silverware __________________________________________ Sixth Grade

ESV Study Bible with concordance, notes and maps (may be purchased through school store)

2½ - 3" Binder OR 2½ - 3" zipper binder

1 Pkg. binder dividers

2 - 3 Packages of college-ruled notebook paper

5 Composition books (math/lit/SS/Bible/science)

5 Folders

3 Book covers

1 Pencil box to fit in desk

4 Glue sticks

24 #2 Pencils, sharpened

1 Hand held (not battery operated) pencil sharpener with enclosure to hold cuttings

3 Highlighters, one of which is yellow

Markers

Red pens

1 Package blue and/or black erasable pens

1 Box colored pencils or markers

Black Sharpie

Scissors (with points)

Lined index cards (1 white, 1 colored)

Personal white board with marker and eraser

3 Sheets of white poster board

12" Plastic ruler with both centimeter and inches

Protractor (clear plastic)

Compass for math

Calculator (Texas Instruments calculator with ∏, X2,

√x and Y

x functions).

Flash drive (can be same as one for computer class)

1 Small box of plastic spoons and forks

2 Large boxes of tissues

2 Rolls of paper towels

Students with last name beginning with A - L = 1 box of disinfecting wipes

Students with last name beginning with M - Z = 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

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_____________________________________ Seventh Grade

ESV Study Bible with concordance, notes and maps (may be purchased through school store)

2½ - 3" Binder OR zippered binder

2-2” binders (science and math)

2 - 3 Pkgs. college-ruled notebook paper

6, 3-Prong pocket folders able to hold three hole punched paper (If possible, please choose a different color folder for each course.)

1 Package binder dividers

6 Composition/spiral books – lined

1 Composition book – graph paper

2 Packages of index cards (one colored)

3 Book covers, Large

4 Glue sticks

12 #2 Pencils, sharpened

1 Hand held pencil sharpener with enclosure to hold cuttings (not battery operated)

Pencil box to fit in desk

3 Highlighters, one of which is yellow

1 Package of blue, black, and red pens

1 Package of multi colored pens

1 Black Sharpie

1 Box colored pencils and markers

Personal white board with 4 markers and eraser

Calculator- Texas Instruments calculator with ∏, X2,

√x and Y

x functions

Compass

Protractor (clear plastic)

12" Plastic ruler with both centimeter and inches

Scissors

3 Sheets of white poster board-not foam core (please leave at home until needed)

Flash drive (can be same as one for computer class)

1 Small box of plastic cutlery

2 Boxes of tissues

1-2 Rolls of paper towels

Student’s last name A - L = 1 box of disinfecting wipes

Student’s last name M - Z = 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

__________________________________________ Eighth Grade

ESV Study Bible with concordance, notes and maps (may be purchased through school store)

Backpack

3" Binder OR zippered binder with strap

(5) 3-Prong pocket folders able to hold three hole punched paper (different colors please)

1 Package binder dividers

2 Packages college-ruled notebook paper

4 Journals/notebooks

4 Book covers (includes 1 for math class)

2 Packages Index cards

Pencil box

Sufficient supply of #2 pencils, sharpened

Sufficient supply of black and blue pens

1 Package red pens

3 Highlighters

1 Box colored pencils

1 Package of Expo markers for class

1 Glues stick

Scissors

Flash drive (can be same as one for computer class)

1 Roll of paper towels

1 Boxes tissues

Student with last name A-M – 1 box of plastic spoons Student with last name N-Z – 1 box of plastic forks

For Math: Protractor (clear plastic) Composition book White board/markers/erasers Calculator- students should have a Texas Instruments TI – 30Xa calculator. It must have ∏, X

2, √x and Y

x functions