SECONDARY SNapshot

What’s Happening 1 High School Calendar 2 H.S. Counselor’s Desk 3 Sports News 4 Donuts with Dad Flyer 5 PTF: Meet & Greet 6 Purple & Gold 5K 6 ADVANCEMENT: Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6 Going Once, Going Twice 6 Auction News 7 PTF Meet & Greet 8 Purple & Gold Flyer 9 Purple & Gold Sponsor 10 GENERAL NEWS Moms in Prayer 11 Beauty & the Beast 11 High School Robotics 11 PCA’S GOT TALENT 11 Barn Dance Flyer 12 Barn Dance Permission 13

The NEW EAGLE

SPIRIT WEAR

WEBSITE IS HERE!

CONTENTS

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 volume 15, ISSUE 3

What’s happening?

THE NEW EAGLE SPIRIT WEAR WEBSITE IS HERE! There are 100's of

designs and styles to choose from! The site is open 24/7 and we are offering a 25% off

discount code for our grand opening. Items will ship directly to your home anywhere in

the US in 7-10 days! Use code GRANDOPENING19.

There is gear for all ages - Infants to Grandparents. You can personalize your items

with names, numbers and/or sport specific graphics. There are even special designs for

alumni! Don't forget to check out the accessories page too!

Any questions, please email Karen Weller at wellerkaren1221@gmail.com

Here is the link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/michigan/canton/plymouth-

christian-academy

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SEPTEMBER

Monday 16 11th Grade Parent Meeting 6pm in Media Center

Monday 16 PTF Meeting 3pm in Room 302 in the Church

Wednesday 18 Fall Sports Pictures

Friday 20 Donuts with Dad 7am-8am

Wednesday 25 “See You at the Pole” 6:45am

Friday 27 Parent Sponsored Barn Dance

OCTOBER

Friday 4 Middle School to Three Cedars 11:30-3pm

4 High School Spirit Day in the afternoon

4 Under the Lights Soccer Event

Wednesday 9 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 7am @ Red Olive Restaurant

Wed.-Friday 9-11 Seniors go to Spiritual Life Retreat

Thursday-Friday 10-11 9-11 Grades go to Spiritual Life Retreat

Wednesday 16 MAP Testing -9th grade

Wednesday 16 Pre-ACT-10th grade

Wednesday 16 PSAT (grade 11)

Wednesday 16 Seniors have morning off, join us for lunch at 11:55am or be here by

12:26pm for 6th hour.

**SLR DATE SWITCH: Originally, we put Under the Lights Soccer Game and Spiritual Life

Retreat in the same week. After much prayer we have decided that the two events are too

big to coincide. Therefore the new date for SLR is October 9-11.

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COUNsELOR’s DEsK MRS. DANA ZAMBECK

JUNIOR PARENTS Meeting: Monday, September 16, 6:00 pm in the Media Center. The purpose of the meeting is to help with the

college planning process and will include a review of how to choose a college, completing a college application, as well as a junior/senior

timeline. Individual college planning meetings can be scheduled with Dana Zambeck before September 13.

SENIORS: You should be working on college applications! Many colleges and universities require a Fall application deadline. The best

way to learn about a specific college that you are interested in, is to go for a campus visit (there are 4 allowed absences/school year for

college visits). Mrs. Zambeck will be meeting with seniors this week to check on their progress and answer questions.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: PCA is partnering with PARCHMENT to make ordering transcripts easier for you. Seniors were sent an email

last Spring during Explore Week on how to register for this service. Sending transcripts electronically to most colleges is free thru

PARCHMENT. If you find there is a fee, please see Mrs. Zambeck to order a paper copy instead. The site also has a search tool to help

students find colleges that match their interests.

College Representative lunchroom visits: The following colleges are scheduled. Keep posted for more colleges to be added this Fall!

September 17 – Grace College September 18 – Elim Bible Institute & College, Grand Canyon University

September 19 – Concordia University – Ann Arbor September 20 – Pensacola Christian

September 23 – University of Michigan – Dearborn September 24 – Lawrence Tech, Miami University (OH)

September 25 – Calvin University, Spring Arbor University October 1 – Kuyper College, Oakland University

October 2 – Hillsdale College, Cedarville University October 3 – Cornerstone University, Eastern University

October 4 – University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (Lunchtime presentation – sign up with Mrs. Zambeck)

October 7 – Kettering University

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIRS -

LANSING: Tuesday, October 1, from 6:30 pm – 8:30pm at Lansing Christian School

DETROIT METRO NORTH: Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30-8:30pm at Lutheran High North (Macomb)

DETROIT METRO WEST: Thursday, October 3, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Lutheran High – Westland

College Night – Tuesday, October 1, from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty, Livonia - 80

admissions representatives from a variety of colleges and universities will be in attendance and available to answer all your questions!

Prospective University of Michigan – Dearborn Students – You are invited to attend a Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 28th

from 10am – noon. At the workshop, learn about the Financial Aid Process and FAFSA, Scholarships, How to Plan a College Budget, and

Admissions and a University Overview. Students can register at: umdearborn.edu/faworkshop. Their Fall Open House will be on

Saturday, Oct. 19th. Students will be able to meet with faculty, staff and current students. There will be opportunities to tour campus,

attend information sessions, and visit the informational browsing fair featuring many campus departments and student organizations.

Register for the Open House at: umdearborn.edu/openhouse

ACT TEST – PCA is a national test center for the ACT. We will be hosting the ACT test this year on October 26, April 4 and June 13.

Students interested in taking the ACT need to register online at www.act.org and request PCA as their testing location. The earlier you

register for the test, the more likely you will get your first choice of testing center location.

ACT TEST – PCA is a national test center for the ACT. We will be hosting the ACT test this year on October 26, April 4 and

June 13. Students interested in taking the ACT need to register online at www.act.org and request PCA as their testing

location. The earlier you register for the test, the more likely you will get your first choice of testing center location.

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Sports News ATT PARENTS OF OUR MS AND HS STUDENTS THAT PLAY ANY SPORT AT PCA: The Athletic Dept. will hold an IMPORTANT MEETING during LUNCHTIME in the Butler Gym ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 17TH, FOR ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES. We ask that you be sure your student brings a BAGGED LUNCH to school on this day as the meeting will commence immediately after Chapel and there will not be an opportunity for the students to purchase food items from the lunchroom before the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation! Fall Sports Pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, September 18th, after school in the gym for inside sports and on the field for outside sports – weather permitting. Please be sure your son or daughter is dressed in their uniform and ready to have their picture taken a few minutes prior to their team’s scheduled time. Team and individual pictures (if desired) will be taken. Picture order forms will be distributed by your student’s coach. Team picture appointment times are noted below. Please note that our JV and Varsity team athletes will have roster pictures taken in the Athletic Hallway between 3:15 pm and 4:00 pm on this date as well. Inside Outside Purple Girls Volleyball 3:30 pm MS Cross Country 3:30 pm JV Girls Volleyball 3:45 pm Varsity Cross Country 3:45 pm Gold Girls Volleyball 4:00 pm Varsity Boys Soccer 4:00 pm Varsity Girls Volleyball 4:15 pm MS Boys Soccer 4:15 pm Varsity Tennis 4:30 pm VARSITY BOYS SOCCER ‘UNDER THE LIGHTS: Save the date and plan now to attend our annual night-time soccer game on Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 pm. Come and cheer our guys on to victory when they play the Oakland Christian Lancers at this exciting and fun special event. GO EAGLES!! Do you have a student that is interested in participating in a PCA sport this year? If so, he or she must have a current physical and a Sports Participation Form on file in the Athletic Office BEFORE they will be allowed to participate in tryouts, practices, or games. Forms are located in the Secondary and Athletic Offices. Per MHSAA requirements, a physical dated April 15, 2019 or after is considered a current physical and is good for the entire 2019-20 school year. FOLLOW PCA SPORTS ON OUR VNN ATHLETIC WEBSITE AT www.plymouthchristianeagles.com, where you can view scores, schedules, articles and team/sport specific updates. Enjoy keeping up on PCA sports! When you’re on our PCA Eagles Home Page, be sure to sign up for VNN Alerts for your team. Click on ‘Sign Up For Alerts’ located just above the purple banner on the upper right side of our PCA Eagles home page or click on this link https://alerts.getvnn.com/#/profile/alerts. REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR STUDENT’S GAME SCHEDULE FREQUENTLY ONLINE AS CHANGES OFTEN OCCUR DURING THEIR SEASON.

Follow us on Twitter - #AthleticsPCA and ‘Like’ us on Facebook - Plymouth Christian Athletics.

Upcoming Games Friday, Sept. 13th

Varsity Co-op Football vs. Whitmore Lake HS-Played at Lutheran Westland / Home / 7:00 pm MS Boys Soccer at Novi Christian / Away / 4:30 pm

MS Purple Volleyball at Novi Christian / Away / 4:30 pm Saturday, Sept. 14th

Varsity Cross Country at Holly/Duane Raffin Races at Springfield Oaks County Park, Davisburg / Away / 8:00 am MS Cross Country at Holly/Duane Raffin Races at Springfield Oaks County Park, Davisburg / Away / 8:00 am

Monday, Sept. 16th Varsity Boys Soccer at Oakland Christian / Away / 4:30 pm

JV Girls Volleyball at Dearborn HS / Away / 6:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 17th

Varsity Cross Country at Oakland Christian / Away / 4:30 pm Varsity Co-ed Tennis vs. Greenhills – Played at the PARC, 650 Church, Plymouth / Home / 4:00 pm

Thursday, Sept. 19th Varsity Boys Soccer at Clarenceville HS, Livonia / Away / 7:00 pm

Varsity Co-ed Tennis vs. Monroe HS – Played at the PARC, 650 Church, Plymouth / Home / 4:00 pm JV & Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Southfield Christian / Home / 5:30 & 6:30 pm

MS Boys Soccer vs. Oakland Christian / Home / 4:30 pm MS Purple & Gold Volleyball vs. Oakland Christian / Home / 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm

Friday, Sept. 20th Varsity Co-op Football at Oakland Christian / Away / 7:00 pm

Saturday, Sept. 21st Varsity Cross Country – Monroe Jefferson Invitational at Sterling State Park, Monroe / Away / 10:00 am

Varsity Co-ed Tennis – Tournament at Crestwood HS, Dearborn Hts. / Away / 8:00 am Varsity Girls Volleyball at Mt. Morris Tournament / Away / 9:00 am

MS Cross Country – Monroe Jefferson Invitational at Sterling State Park, Monroe / Away / 10:00 am

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEET & GREET The Parent Teacher Fellowship invites you to join them

as they kick off the new year with a PTF Meet & Greet on Monday, September 16, 3-4pm in the Elementary

Lunchroom. You'll have the opportunity to connect with other PCA parents and learn more about the vision and

mission of the Parent Teacher Fellowship. Your involvement in the PTF will allow you to take part in shaping the

future of your child's education at PCA! Light refreshments will be served. Children are welcome to attend!

PURPLE & GOLD 5K WALK/RUN…MARK YOUR CALENDAR Get decked out in your purple

and gold and get ready to move! The annual PCA Purple & Gold 5k takes place on Friday, October 4, beginning at

5:15 pm with a 1/2 mile race for children 12 and under. The 5k takes off at 5:30 pm for all ages. All proceeds

support our World Vision child in Honduras, Eduar Ariel Rodriguez, as well as our Parent Teacher Fellowship.

Following the race, we'll continue the family fun evening on our campus with the Under the Lights Soccer Event.

Don't miss it!

NEW THIS YEAR...the opportunity to sponsor this race! Sponsorships are available at $100 and $250.

Please see the form at the end of this newsletter for more details!

PTF

ADVANCEMENT MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

Our PCA Men's prayer breakfast is offered monthly throughout the school year and we invite you to join us for

a wonderful breakfast at Red Olive Restaurant on Ann Arbor Road, 7:00am on the following dates: October 9,

November 6, December 11, January 8, 2020, February 5, March 11, April 15, and May 6. Our breakfasts

include a time of fellowship and discussion, a Scripture focus, prayer requests and prayer over students and

Plymouth Christian Academy. This is a great opportunity to invite other PCA dads or friends to come together

to encourage one another in Christlikeness, to challenge one another to be faithful in our responsibilities as

men, and to intercede for our families and our school. We hope to see you there! Mr. Batson

GOING ONCE… GOING TWICE…

PCA’s Christmas Town Auction Wish List is now available on Amazon at

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RYE599FPH2R1?ref_=wl_share

The items on this list are highly desirable for parents, friends and family to bid on and win. To support our

school’s auction and benefit our young people, simply purchase an item (or 2!) and then ship the item to the

school. That’s it! We'll take care of everything else. We're grateful for your donations which will make this

year's auction a big success. Make plans now to attend this great community celebration - it truly has

something for everyone! Your student’s Class Auction Projects are underway and they are the heart and soul

of our auction. Please pray for and support our amazing team of Class Parents working hard to put together

an amazing class offering. We can’t do it without the participation of each PCA family. Please contact Beth

Larabee at 459-3505 x3143 or Beth.Larabee@plymouthchristian.org with any questions.

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General News MOMS IN PRAYER GROUP Attention PCA Moms--mark your calendars to come pray with our Moms In Prayer group Monday mornings from 8-9 am in the Calvary church nursery (across from the elementary office). There is no need to sign up, and just come whenever you can (no commitment necessary). We will pray throughout the year for each PCA student and staff member by name, for God's protection over our school, for the salvation of our students, for our own children, and much more. We would love to have you come pray with us! For more info, contact Sarah Batson (sarahebatson@gmail.com) or Jennifer Hock (jstreblow@gmail.com).

PCA’S THEATRE PRESENTS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MUSICAL

PERFORMANCES Thursday, January 23 @ 7pm Friday, January 24 @ 1pm (Open Dress Rehearsal) &

7pm Saturday, January 25 @ 2pm

HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS

The PCA High School Robotics Team will be displaying their robot at Forest Computer Solutions on

Saturday, September 21st from 10 am to noon, in downtown Plymouth. Displaying our robot at sponsoring

companies is our way of showing our appreciation for their support. Food and drinks will be on-site as well

as door prizes. We would love to have you stop by and check us out at 480 Forest Ave in downtown

Plymouth, or just pop in and say hi! As always, Forest Computer Solutions extends a discount to PCA

faculty, staff, parents, and students, just mention PCA! Hope to see you there!

PCA’S GOT TALENT has been moved to March 12th at 7pm. Please change the date on your

calendar. We will let you know later when auditions will be held.

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