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VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL WINS LIONS CLASSIC
12/10/07
On Saturday. Dec. 8, the varsity girls basketball team won the Championship of the Lady Lions Classic. The Lady Lions defeated Trinity Christian Academy Friday night 52-40 and then defeated The Hockaday School 42-34 to bring home the championship trophy. Beth Wendl and Lindsay Cash received All Tournament honors and Courtney Novak was named Tournament MVP.
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PCA NAMES NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
12/05/07
Prestonwood Christian Academy is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Chris Cunningham as Head Football Coach. Mr. Cunningham joined PCA in April of this year as Athletic Director, coming from the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District where he served as Head Varsity Football Coach and Campus Athletic Coordinator at Colleyville Heritage High School for the past 10 years. He also served as a varsity football defensive coordinator, varsity football assistant coach and math teacher dating back to 1985. Cunningham graduated magna cum laude from Angelo State University with a degree in mathematics and English.
Mr. Cunningham will fulfill his role as Athletic Director in addition to serving as the new PCA Head Football Coach. Coach Mike Hall stepped down at the end of the 2007 season, culminating a very successful seven-year run which included being named state runner-up in 2004, state champion in 2005 and district and bi-district champion in 2006.
When it comes to accomplishments, Mr. Cunningham's list is extensive and consistent. Besides the following accomplishments, Mr. Cunningham coached former student-athletes now playing Division 1 football at the University of Oklahoma, University of Notre Dame, University of Nebraska, University of Wisconsin, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, the University of North Texas, Stephen F. Austin College, Army and Florida State University.
- 2001 District 5-5A Coach of the Year
- 2003 Dallas Cowboys Coach of the Week
- 2004 Jim Wacker FCA Coach of the Year
- 2005 GCISD Distinguished Teacher Award
- 2006 Dallas Cowboys Coach of the Week
- 2006 10-4 Football Season Record; 5A Regional Champion, eventually beat at state by Southlake Carroll High School
- 2006 Coaching representative for the state of Texas at the NFL Youth Football Summit
- 2007 GCISD Distinguished Teacher Award
Mr. Cunningham is currently a member of the Texas High School Coaches Association, the North Texas Football Coaches Association, the Texas Federation of Teachers and the advisory board for the North Central Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He and his wife, Dana, have three children at PCA: Caleb, age 15, Joshua, age 8, and Caden, age 4.
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 BWi - BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW INSTITUTE
11/15/07
Biblical Worldview Institute (BWi) integrates the Biblical and Worldview into each area of the curricula in order to fully understand how God, His Word and His Creation relates to every area of our lives.
PCA welcomes you to attend these seminars from Nov. 15-19. more information>>
FAMILY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
11/05/07
Click here to register for the Family Conference -
Jan. 25- 26, 2008
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REGISTER FOR SPRING KPi
11/05/07
To register for KPi Spring Sessions click on the sessions you would like to register for below:
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STATE OF SCHOOL ADDRESS
11/02/07
Don't miss the State of School Address on Monday, Nov. 5.
The State of School Address will be held in the Prestonwood Student Ministry Worship Center, just off the Main Street Café. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. We begin at 6:45 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Attendance is essential in order to keep you informed and up-to-date on Prestonwood Christian Academy as well as learn aspects of the future direction of the school.
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 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
10/24/07
Operation Christmas Child boxes will be collected beginning Nov. 5 through Nov. 16. Brochures will be available beginning Monday, Oct. 29 at both the Upper School and Lower School reception areas.
This year, all boxes need to be the clear, one gallon plastic shoe boxes. These boxes are preferred as they can be reused by the families that receive them. The standard Operation Christmas Child box will not be provided by PCA this year. Please follow the instructions carefully when filling your boxes with items for the children. This year, postage is $7.00 per box and it is very important to include that with the tear-off portion of the brochure.
Seventh through twelfth grade students turning in their boxes the week of Nov. 12 will have the opportunity to get their picture taken with Santa...just bring your box to the Upper School atrium area before the start of the school day. Fifth and sixth grade students should bring their boxes to Mrs. Gullatt’s reception area. Seventh and eighth grade students should take their boxes downstairs to the collection area outside the Science lab.
Please join us in reaching our school-wide goal of 1000 boxes!
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NINETEEN PCA STUDENTS RECEIVE AP® SCHOLAR AWARDS
10/22/07
Nineteen students at Prestonwood Christian Academy received recognition from the College Board as AP Scholars, AP Scholars with Honors and AP Scholars with Distinction. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to eventually receive college credit, advanced placement or both at their respective colleges.
Eight PCA students received the honor of AP Scholar by earning an average grade of 4 or higher on a 5-point scale on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. Students earning this distinction are PCA alumni Courtney Campbell, Chrystal Clark, David Heasley, Kayla Lira, Brian Steadman and Jacey Svendsen; and class of 2008 students Trey Frazier and Ryan Williams.
Four PCA students received the AP Scholar with Honors Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars with Honor students are PCA alumni Ben Barlowe, Kristi Hall, Laura Joachims and Doug Nappier.
Seven PCA students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and a grade of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. In fact, this group of PCA students scored an average of 4.4 out of 5 on all exams taken. Students receiving the AP Scholar with Distinction include PCA alumni Autumn Hamit, Kara McKee, Brandon Merrill, James Mobley, Chris Smith, Bryce Taylor and Carrie Thomas.
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FALL PLAY - THE MIRACLE WORKER
10/16/07
Tickets for the PCA Fall Play - The Miracle Worker are now on sale!
The Miracle Worker is a dramatization by William Gibson. Performances will be at the Eisemann Center of performing Arts, at Countrywide Theater in Richardson, Texas.
This stirring story of Helen Keller is one of the most successful and warmly admired plays of the modern stage. Blind and mute, and nobody knows what Helen's fate might have been had she not come under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan, an Irish girl who had been born blind. Little Helen, trapped in her secret world, is bitter, violent, spoiled and almost animal like. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind waiting to be rescued from that dark, tortured silence. Annie's success with Helen comes only after some of the most turbulent, violent, and emotion packed scenes ever presented on the stage.
Over 50 students that turned out for tryouts for PCA’s Fall Play. This year the Fall Play has students in 3rd – 12th grade.
Show times:
Friday, Nov. 9 - 8 PM
Saturday, Nov. 10 - 2 PM
Saturday, Nov. 10 - 8 PM
Click here to buy Tickets.
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 VERY IMPORTANT MEETING - STATE OF SCHOOL ADDRESS
10/15/07
Last year we celebrated the past...
This year we forecast the future...
Please join Head of School Larry Taylor as he reports:
- PCA's report card on the 10 Success Criteria
- PCA Initiatives: Five Focus Areas of the Future
The State of School Address is held in the Prestonwood Student Ministry Worship Center, just off the Main Street Café, from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. Attendance is essential in order to keep you informed and up-to-date on Prestonwood Christian Academy as well as learn aspects of the future direction of the school. As a service to our parents, childcare is offered for children ages 6 weeks to grade 6 with an advance reservation. Details of childcare and a downloadable copy of the reservation form may be found by clicking here. Parents, please make plans to attend this very important event at Prestonwood Christian Academy.
P.S. Don't forget, participation contests are held for State of School in each grade level as well as within divisions. A surprise awaits the winning grade-level and division!
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 BWi - BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW INSTITUTE
10/05/07
At Prestonwood Christian Academy, our students and staff engage in an annual training program called Biblical Worldview Institute (BWi) which integrates the Biblical and Worldview into each area of the curricula in order to fully understand how God, His Word and His Creation relates to every area of our lives. PCA welcomes you to attend these seminars from Nov. 15-19 and hear from the following featured speakers: Dr. Robert Sloan Jr., Dr. Ray Bohlin, Jason Illian, Penna Dexter, Wes Hamilton, John Stonestreet, Phil Wilson, Peggy Wehmeyer and Guy Doud. Author of “My Space: MyKids,” Jason Illian will be addressing social networking sites and Ray Bohlin will be speaking about the age of the earth from a biblical perspective. Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson has been invited to give an update on the issue of immigration and national Teacher of the Year Guy Doud has been invited to speak as well.
More information will be coming soon, but you’ll want to make plans now to attend! If you have additional questions contact Becky McLain at 972-930-4104. If you would like to register, please e-mail Celeste Cordon, at ccordon@prestonwoodchristian.org.
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PCA SENIOR INVITED TO THE PRINCETON HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM
10/04/07
Senior Christine Williams, daughter of Kathleen Williams and the late Andy Williams of Plano, was invited to and participated in the Princeton Humanities Symposium, Sept. 28-30. The highly prestigious Princeton Humanities Symposium invites only one senior from 75 high schools to come to Princeton for a long weekend of orientation and lectures. The theme of this year's Symposium was "Paris, Capital of the Nineteenth Century." Acceptance to the symposium is not dependent on students applying to Princeton University.
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FIVE SENIORS RECEIVE NATIONAL MERIT HONORS
10/04/07
Five PCA students received National Merit honors from the National Merit® Scholarship Program. Seth Adams, son of Craig and Sherri Adams of Plano, and Jeremy Thompson, son of Tom and Kelly Thompson of Plano, have been named National Merit Semifinalists and will continue to compete for the honor of National Merit Scholar.
Christine Williams, daughter of Kathleen Williams and the late Andy Williams of Plano; Hayley Whited, daughter of John and Paula Whited of Richardson; and Janielle Kastner, daughter of Carol Kastner of Frisco were named National Merit Commended. Although they will not compete for Semifinalists, they will be considered for corporate scholarships.
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GRANDPARENTS DAY SCHEDULE
09/26/07
Luncheon
We will begin the day at 11:30 a.m. with a buffet luncheon in the Student Worship Center (there will be a nominal $5 per person charge for lunch). This will be a time for grandparents to meet each other as well as the administrators and staff of Prestonwood Christian Academy. During the luncheon, we will be honoring a few grandparents (such as the one with the youngest grandchild, oldest grandchild, etc.). The luncheon will end at 12:30 p.m. and we will move to the Worship Center for a special worship service with all of our students.
Worship
Following this luncheon, the school-wide worship service will begin at 12:45 p.m. in the Prestonwood Worship Center and grandparents are encouraged to sit with their grandchildren. During the worship service, our Kindergarten students and Upper School choir will perform. PCA Head of School, Mr. Larry Taylor, will share a message from his heart.
Pre-K-6
Classroom Visits
After worship, students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade six will invite their grandparents to visit their classroom. Grandparents are welcome to remain in the classrooms until school is dismissed.
Grades 7-12
Pep Rally
Grandparents of students in grades 7 through 12 students are invited to a special reception in the Commons followed by a Pep Rally in the Student Worship Center at 2:15 p.m. with their grandchildren.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Crabb kcrabb@prestonwoodchristian.org.
Minimester Fundraiser
09/18/07
This year on Oct. 20, Middle School and Upper School students have the opportunity to participate in the annual Jog-a-thon/Walk-a-thon. This is the one and only fundraising opportunity for every Minimester trip/course.
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 PCA GUIDANCE COUNSELOR WINS AWARD FROM YALE UNIVERISTY
09/14/07
PCA’s Director of Guidance & Counseling, Dr. Jan Miranda, was selected as the recipient of the 2007 Yale University Counseling Award! Sponsored by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admission, the award reflects the counselor who has inspired and supported Yale students to achieve at high levels. Dr. Miranda was nominated by Bryce Taylor, Yale student, class of 2011, and PCA alumnus, class of ’07.
Congratulations, Dr. Miranda! PCA is proud of you and your major accomplishment!
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TWO SENIORS RECEIVE NATIONAL MERIT HONORS
09/14/07
Seth Adams and Jeremy Thompson have received National Merit honors from the National Merit® Scholarship Program.
Seth Adams, son of Craig and Sherri Adams of Plano, and Jeremy Thompson, son of Tom and Kelly Thompson of Plano, have been named National Merit Semifinalists and will continue to compete for the honor of National Merit Scholar.
Seth and Jeremy are two of 1.4 million students from nearly 21,000 high schools who entered the 2008 National Merit Program by taking the 2006 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). This program awards nearly $46 million in scholarships to seniors around the nation.
To become a National Merit Finalist, Seth and Jeremy will have additional requirements to meet such as having an outstanding academic record throughout their high school career, being endorsed and recommended by their principal, and earning SAT scores that compare with their qualifying test scores. They must also submit an in-depth scholarship application, which includes a self-descriptive essay about their own leadership and involvement in their school and community.
The Finalists for 2008 will be announced beginning in April and ending in July. Congratulations to our honor recipients!
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STUDENT MINISTRY PURE EXCITEMENT at PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
09/14/07
Join Joe White—national youth speaker, author and Kanakuk Camp president—for a powerful message on sexual purity geared toward junior high and high school students. (For moms: Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m.; for students: Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.) Free and open to the public. Visit www.prestonwoodstudents.org for details.
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SEE YOU AT THE POLE
09/12/07
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 GRANDPARENTS DAY
09/10/07
Friday, Sept. 28 is a very special day on the campus of Prestonwood Christian Academy. It is a day set aside to welcome and honor our grandparents. The following outlines the schedule for the day:
Luncheon
We will begin the day at 11:30 a.m. with a buffet luncheon in the Student Worship Center (there will be a nominal $5 per person charge for lunch). This will be a time for grandparents to meet each other as well as the administrators and staff of Prestonwood Christian Academy. During the luncheon, we will be honoring a few grandparents (such as the one with the youngest grandchild, oldest grandchild, etc.). The luncheon will end at 12:30 p.m. and we will move to the Worship Center for a special worship service with all of our students.
Worship
Following this luncheon, the school-wide worship service will begin at 12:45 p.m. in the Prestonwood Worship Center and grandparents are encouraged to sit with their grandchildren. During the worship service, our Kindergarten students and Upper School choir will perform. PCA Head of School, Mr. Larry Taylor, will share a message from his heart.
Pre-K-6
Classroom Visits
After worship, students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade six will invite their grandparents to visit their classroom. Grandparents are welcome to remain in the classrooms until school is dismissed.
Grades 7-12
Pep Rally
Grandparents of students in grades 7 through 12 students are invited to a special reception in the Commons followed by a Pep Rally in the Student Worship Center at 2:15 p.m. with their grandchildren.
For those grandparents unable to attend the activities, we encourage you to send a special note to your grandchild, which we will deliver. Notes are due on or before Sept. 26 and may be mailed to:
Prestonwood Christian Academy
GPD - [Grandchild's Name]
6801 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Crabb kcrabb@prestonwoodchristian.org.
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MANNA MONDAYS ARE BACK!
09/07/07
Be sure to bring your items for this year's first Manna Monday. On Sept. 10 and 11 we are collecting gently used Barbies® and small matchbox cars; toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothpaste, individually wrapped toothbrushes, etc. (small sizes from hotels are fine).
Click here for the complete Manna Monday listing for 2007-08
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PCA FAMILY CONFERENCE
09/05/07
Prestonwood Christian Academy would like to invite you to their first Family Conference to be held on Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. As an extension of the Kingdom Parent Institute program, the conference is available to all PCA parents who are looking to grow in their family in Christ.
Speaking at the conference is Bob Barnes, president of Sheridan house Family Ministries. Mr. Barnes present seminars and conferences on parenting and marriage across the nation. With a doctorate in counseling, Mr. Barnes is the author of best selling books such as Single Parenting, Winning the Heart of Your Step-Child, Ready for Responsibility, We Need to Talk, Great Sexpectations and Rock Solid Marriage.
Registration information will be coming soon! For your family's sake, don't miss this incredible time to hear from Bob Barnes.
© 2007 Prestonwood Christian Academy. Family Conference is part of the Kingdom Parent Institute of Prestonwood Christian Academy.
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FALL FOLLIES "HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!" at PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
09/05/07
Fall Follies will be Oct. 13 at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. in the Student Worship Center. Enjoy performances from musical hits and Disney movies by the 400-voice combined student choir! Purchase tickets at the Main Street booth or online beginning Sept. 22. Proceeds benefit spring and summer mission trips. www.prestonwoodstudentworship.org.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHT
08/24/07
Middle School parents, mark your calendars Tuesday, Sept. 4, for Middle School Curriculum Night in the Student Life Center in the Upper School building.
Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium where you will pick up your grade level curriculum packet and student’s t-shirt for the Middle School retreats. The general meeting, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will include a special presentation by Mr. Taylor, after which we will break out into grade levels for time with the teachers. 7th and 8th grade parents will also have a presentation on the spring Minimester™ trips with registration beginning that evening.
This is a parent-only event - we hope to see you there!
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AUDITIONS FOR THE FALL PLAY, THE MIRACLE WORKER
08/21/07
This stirring dramatization of the story of Helen Keller is one of the most successful and warmly admired plays of the modern stage. Blind and mute, and nobody knows what Helen's fate might have been had she not come under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan, an Irish girl who had been born blind. Little Helen, trapped in her secret world, is bitter, violent, spoiled and almost animal like. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind waiting to be rescued from that dark, tortured silence. Annie's success with Helen comes only after some of the most turbulent, violent, and emotion packed scenes ever presented on the stage.
Auditions:
Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 3:45–6:00 p.m. |
Callback Auditions:
Thursday, Sept. 6 from 3:45–6:00 p.m. |
Where:
Upper School Theatre Room, 202 |
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Casting students grades 3–12
**12 Female Roles/6 Male Roles
Audition packets will be available at the Lower School and Upper School Front Desks and in the Theatre Room, 202 starting on Monday, August 27. The Fall Play will include three performances at the Eisemann Center on November 9 and 10.
**Looking for African American students to portray some of the children and adult roles.
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 KPi FALL COURSES
08/21/07
The cost is $30 per family
KPi (Kingdom Parent Institute) is an opportunity for parents to learn practical and biblical wisdom in the area of Kingdom Family. This year our institute will be divided into two different sessions. The fall session will be the entry level 7 week course taught by Head of School, Larry Taylor.
Mr. Taylor will focus on the foundations of a Kingdom Family such as a personal, marriage and family plans. The spring session will be two, 4-week seminars that delve deeper into the issues that affect Kingdom Families. Topics like Biblical and Cultural Issues, Kingdom Finances, Age of Opportunity, Manhood, Early Childhood Training and Mentoring are possible topics that will be offered.
KPi Fall Event Schedule (Seven Week Course):
Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24
Please e-mail Mary Carl Finkelstein at mcfinkelstein@prestonwoodchristian.org if you are interested in upcoming KPi events.
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PCA SENIOR NAMED AS MEMBER OF THE 2007 USA JUNIOR OLYMPIC BASEBALL TEAM
08/20/07
  
Prestonwood Christian Academy Senior Jordan Swagerty has been announced as a member of the 2007 USA Junior Olympic Baseball Team. The Junior National Team competes in two major events in bi-yearly cycles - the COPABE Pan Am Championships and the International Baseball Federation World Championships. Congratulations to Jordo!
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UPPER SCHOOL NEW START TIME WITH SCHEDULE CHANGE
08/20/07
The 2007-08 Upper School schedule has changed with a new start time. Click here to view the daily schedule.
BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
07/24/07
Bring the whole family as we begin the new 2007-08 school year in praise and worship at Prestonwood Christian Academy's annual Back to School Day.
Click here for more details!
SUMMER HOURS
07/24/07
All non-instructional staff summer hours end on July 31. Special summer hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
PCA GRADE LEVEL FAMILY PICNICS
07/11/07
Be sure to check the event calendar for your grade level family picnic dates, time and locations! Grade Level Family Picnics begin at the end of July and go to mid August.
This is a great time to catch up on summer activities with old friends and families, as well as meet and fellowship with the new!
SUMMER NOVELS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DURING THE SUMMER
06/14/2007
Summer reading novels for grades 5-12 are available for purchase at the Upper School receptionist desk. Stop by and purchase your novels Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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REQUIRED SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS
06/14/2007
Lower School
All students entering first through fourth grade are required to read two books over the summer. more>>
Middle School
Upcoming fifth through eighth grade students are expected to read two books during the summer, one book of their choice, which can be a work of fiction or a biography, and one assigned book. more>>
Upper School
In order to help students with comprehension and thematic focus, teachers have prepared summer assignments for the assigned literary work. These questions are due the first day of class, and students will receive a daily grade for completing these questions. The questions are available online. more>>
TWO SELECTED FOR MLB BASEBALL DRAFT
06/10/2007
Congratulations to Hunter Hill and Cameron Rupp for being selected to the 2007 MLB Baseball Draft.
Hill was selected in the 38th round of the second day of the draft by the Texas Rangers. He has chosen to decline the offer and plans to attend the University of Central Florida and play collegiate baseball.
Rupp was selected in the 43th round of the second day of the draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has also chosen to decline the offer and plans to attend the University of Texas and play collegiate baseball.
Please congratulate these outstanding athletes and Head Baseball Coach Mike Maack on this historical moment in the PCA athletic program.
SUMMER HOURS
06/01/2007
All non-instructional staff summer hours begin on June 1 and end on July 31. Special summer hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
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Two Selected for MLB Baseball Draft
06/10/2007
Congratulations to Hunter Hill and Cameron Rupp for being selected to the 2007 MLB Baseball Draft.
Hill was selected in the 38th round of the second day of the draft by the Texas Rangers. He has chosen to decline the offer and plans to attend the University of Central Florida and play collegiate baseball.
Rupp was selected in the 43th round of the second day of the draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has also chosen to decline the offer and plans to attend the University of Texas and play collegiate baseball.
Please congratulate these outstanding athletes and Head Baseball Coach Mike Maack on this historical moment in the PCA athletic program.
Summer Hours
06/01/2007
All non-instructional staff summer hours begin on June 1 and end on July 31. Special summer hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
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The All-American Baseball Game Presented by PlayStation®
05/27/2007
Cameron Rupp was selected to play in The All-American Baseball game presented by PlayStation this summer. Representatives from PlayStation were on campus Tuesday, May 22 to present Cameron with a trophy and recognize him for an outstanding season. All facility and students were invited to attend the presentation that took place in the atrium/foyer of the Upper School.
Athletic Banquet
05/27/2007
The PCA Athletic Banquet held on Monday, May 14, 2007, was a huge success.
We recognized 30 teams, their coaches, and also the individual achievements within each team. There were approximately 700 people that enjoyed fellowship and a catered BBQ in the Student Worship Center of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
The slide shows were great and the Lion Heart videos were spectacular. The Athletic Department wishes to thank once again all who contributed to make the banquet a success. We could not have done it without the help of our PCA family. God bless and see you next year!
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10-Year Celebration - Schedule of Events
05/25/2007
You and your family are invited to the 10-Year Celebration event Friday, May 25, 2007--the last day of school! Along with the 10-Year Celebration are the following events.
Schedule of Events*
4:30 p.m.
Leadership Center Groundbreaking, Front of Upper School
4:45-6:00 p.m.
Picnic in the Plaza, Gateway Plaza
5:00-5:30 p.m.
Meet the New Athletic Director, Upper School Atrium
5:45 p.m. "Happy Birthday PCA" Celebration, Gateway Plaza*
6:00 p.m.
Annual Blue-Gold Game, Lions Stadium
*If weather prohibits outdoor activities, the 10-Year Celebration will move to the Student Life Center. Check here for up-to-date information regarding Friday's events.
10-Year Celebration
05/14/07
Please join us for PCA's 10-Year Celebration on Friday, May 25, 2007--the last day of school! The 10-Year Celebration will be an afternoon celebrating and thanking God for a Decade of Blessings. It is a day that your family will not want to miss!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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PCA Baseball Advances to State Championship Game
05/11/2007
The PCA Lions baseball team defeated Houston Christian by a score of 6-3 in the TAPPS 5-A state semi-final playoffs. The Lions were led by senior Cameron Rupp's first inning home run and senior Hunter Hill's two run, two out single in the fifth. Junior Jordan Swagerty took the win with an impressive seven inning performance.
The Lions will play Dallas Christian, Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton. Please come support the PCA Lions!
Click here for directions to University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton.
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College Acceptances for the Class of 2007
05/09/2007
We are proud to announce the colleges and universities that the future 2007 graduates from Prestonwood Christian Academy have been accepted as of May 1, 2007.
Click here for the list.
PCA Baseball Headed for State Tournament
05/08/2007
The PCA Lions Varsity Baseball team defeated Houston Second Baptist School in the state regional playoff game at Graham Field on Friday by a score of 4-0. Senior Hunter Hill received the victory, while Junior Jordan Swagerty recorded the save.
The Lions will play Houston Christian High School in the state semi-finals this Friday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Waco ISD Sports Complex. Come support the PCA Lions!
The victors of the semi-final playoffs will advance to the state championship game at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton. Directions to both stadiums are located under Athletics, Directions or click here.
PCA Finishes Strong in TAPPS State Track Meet
05/08/2007
Congratulations to the following athletes who finished in the TAPPS State Meet:
- Matt Dysart, Micah Lance, Kyle Dykhuizen, and Michael Grayson placed 2nd in state in the
400-meter relay.
- Michael Grayson placed 2nd in state in the 100-meter dash.
- Matt Dysart finished 6th in state in the 400-meter.
- Carlee Finkelstein set a new school record for girl’s discus, and finished 2nd in state.
- NEW STATE RECORD HOLDER in all TAPPS divisions, not just 5A, is Kyle Dykhuizen with a winning time of 48.41 in the 400-meter run!
10-Year Celebration Coming Soon!
05/07/2007
Please join us for PCA's 10-Year Celebration on Friday, May 25, 2007--the last day of school! The 10-Year Celebration will be an afternoon celebrating and thanking God for a Decade of Blessings. It is a day that your family will not want to miss!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Powder Puff Game |
Lions Stadium
Come and see PCA seniors competing against the PCA sophomores, and PCA juniors against PCA freshman. The victors will meet in the Powder Puff championship! |
4:30 p.m. |
Leadership Center Groundbreaking |
Front of Upper School
Be there to witness the groundbreaking of a new chapter of history that will assist us in building Kingdom leaders! |
4:45-6:00 p.m. |
Picnic in the Plaza |
Gateway Plaza
A family-friendly event with food vendors, bounce houses and fun! |
4:45-5:30 p.m. |
Meet the New Athletic
Director |
Upper School Atrium
Stop by for a few minutes to meet and help us welcome Chris Cunningham and his family to PCA. |
5:45 p.m. |
"Happy Birthday PCA"
Celebration |
Gateway Plaza
Help us celebrate 10 years with birthday cake on the Plaza! |
6:00 p.m. |
Annual Blue-Gold Game |
Lions Stadium
Annual spring Lions football scrimmage--fun for all! |
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Summers at Prestonwood Christian Academy
