Dear PCA Families,
The teachers are moving full speed ahead delving into curriculum and getting the year started. I observed one of our teachers using their document camera to teach a math lesson this week. It was incredible to see what this new technology adds to the learning environment. This amazing teaching tool provides infinite possibilities for educating your children. I want to thank all the parents and teachers who graciously donated money to make this technology available to the teachers and students. We are blessed to have a community so supportive of their children’s education.
PCA students and staff celebrated the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birthday on Thursday with a special prayer service held at the Marian Grotto. Each grade wrote a special prayer intention to present and lay in front of the Mary statue. The seventh and eighth grade helped lead the entire student body in praying a decade of the rosary. All students sang songs to honor our Blessed Mother. It was beautiful to see how attentive and reverent the students were.
Information regarding Emergency Kits can be found in this week’s Friday folder. Please take the time to put this important kit together and return it to your child(s) classroom as soon as possible. The safety and well-being of your children is our number one priority.
Safe Environment Training must be completed by all parents who volunteer at the school. Training will be made available Thursday Sept. 22 and Thursday Oct. 6 in the Parish Hall beginning at 6:00 pm and lasting no more than two hours. Childcare will not be provided. All parents must complete training before volunteering in the classroom. Information regarding renewal for those who have already participated in the class will be sent home soon.
Thank you to all parents who attended Curriculum Night on Thursday. I hope you found it to be informative. Pacific Crest Academy recognizes the parents as the primary educators of their children. Working in partnership we can provide the very best spiritual and educational experience for your children.
I leave you with the beautiful prayer of the Memorare to honor our Blessed Virgin Mary:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Sincerely in Christ,
Mrs. Tamar Parker