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From the Administrator’s Desk
May 2016
Excitement reigned high in the Elementary School last Tuesday as Grandparents descended upon our school
for the morning to spend time with their grandchildren. Students were proud to show off what they know and
can do and in some cases, I believe that the grandparents participated right alongside the students. For those
whose grandparents weren’t actually able to attend, others were imported or others already there included
those kids in with their own. It is very encouraging to have grandparents tell us that they are so thankful that
their grandchildren can be in this school!
This Thursday promises to be fun as we will be having our annual Lego fair. If your child hasn’t started his/
her creation yet there is still time.
We continue to be grateful for the Trochu facility that God has provided for us during this time of transition.
However, a different location sometimes means that we have to change some of the activities that we have
been used to doing back in Three Hills. Due to our facility and even the challenge of everyone transporting
bikes to this campus, we are once again cancelling the Bike Roadeo for this year. We look forward to having
it be a part of our school program next year.
Don’t forget that the Club 100 picnic happens at the end of this month. If some have not
quite achieved your goal of reading 100 days, there is still time. I hope to see all of you
out at Bracconiers Pond on May 31.
“Let’s give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love
endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
Blessings, Miss Lockhart
PCA Elementary School Phone # 403-443-4210
Transportation With the end of the 2015-16 school year approaching quickly, the transportation department is busy planning next years’ bus
routes.
Registration for transportation for 2016-17 school year opens May 15, 2016
The deadline for registration for the 2016-17 school year is June 15, 2016
Registration is now competed on line at www.ghsd75.ca
Registrations received AFTER June 15, 2016 could result in a delay getting your child on the bus.
For late registrations please allow 5 working days for us to get your child on a bus and for you to hear from the driver, bearing
in mind space and priority order.
Once your registration is received and is being processed, you will receive an email confirmation.
Your bus driver will call to confirm the stop time and location between August 22 and 31, 2016.
Everyone who attends PCA and uses bussing MUST register their children for bussing.
Please go to the GHSD website (above) and click on the transportation link (look for the bus
clipart) Because the Three Hills School is officially the ‘Designated School’ for all Three
Hills residents, PCA is a ‘School of Choice’ and therefore bus registration is required. (See
the Flow Chart on the above transportation link)
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May Memory Verses
Ephesians 6:10-18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the
whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the dev-
il.12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against
the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.13 Therefore take up the whole armor
of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to
stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put
on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the
readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of
faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and
take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of
God,18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that
end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Fees Due
Elementary Chapels Tuesdays from 9:00 - 9:35 am (K-3) & from 9:35 - 10:15 am (4-6)
May 3 - TBA May 17 - Bill Redifer May 10 - Jenny Mann May 24 - TBA May 31 - TBA
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May 3rd Hadessah G. May 4th Vanessa P.
May 6th Tristan S. May 7th Wendellynnea R.
May 8th Luke Wolfe May 9th Milo D.
May 11th Madex V. May 15th Kaleb L.
May 16th Dayley R. May 18th Delaney R.
May 19th Lucy S. May 25th Emma R.
May 28th Jonas V. May 28th Kristen B.
Don’t forget to
pick up your IGA
Cards this month! Gift cards may be pur-
chased using Debit or
Credit Cards!
Club 100 Picnic It is time once again for our annual Club 100 picnic.
All students from Grades K-6 who have completed
Club 100 and their families will be meeting at Bra-
connier Pond on May 31st at 5:00 pm for a wiener
roast.
Those who achieve Club 100 by May 31st will
be sent an invitation for themselves and their family, outlining details and items to bring. If
you’re almost finished Club 100, keep on reading, there’s still time.
Reminder: Club 200 continues until June 7th—Breakfast with the Principal will be the morn-
ing of June 9th
Subway Lunch/Dress Up Day this month is on Thursday, May 26th. Please note that orders need to be made no later than May 19th. All orders must be made on School Cash On Line. The dress up theme for this day will be ‘Western dress’
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May Birthdays
Bike Roadeo Due to the difficulties involved with having a Bike Roadeo at the Trochu Campus, we have decid-ed to cancel again this year. We encourage all parents to take time to review bike/road safety with your kids. Here is a link to a website that you can check out regarding bike safety:
http://bikesafety.caa.ca/cyclists/index.php At this site you will find a quiz that you can take with your child as well as a road test that is de-signed to ensure your child understands the basics of riding a bike safely. By going through the quiz with your child and administering the road test, you can have peace of mind knowing that your child understands how to ride safely on the road. There is even a certificate you can print off for successful completion of the test.
Junk/Treasure Sale Dear PCA Elementary Parents:
You’ve heard it said that ‘one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.’ Well,
let me change that quote a bit and say, ‘one kid’s junk is another kid’s treasure’ So
let’s assume that your child has some good junk lying around the house collecting
dust or getting in the way – better known as clutter. We have a plan for that junk . .
.er . . . treasure. If it can fit into an IGA bag, why not donate it to our school junk . . .er . . . treasure
sale? Once we receive your child’s donated junk, we will sort it and place it on tables in the gym. On
Thursday, May 19th at noon hour, we’ll conduct a garage sale where your child can purchase some new
items that will eventually clutter your house. . . but all for a good cause. What is that cause? Proceeds from
the Junk/Treasure Sale will go towards the support of First Steps. It provides soymilk for needy North Kore-
an children.
So take your child, and an IGA bag and see what items you can donate to our junk sale. (stuffed ani-
mals really sell well, so bring lots of those) Send whatever you please and our professional sorters (Grade 6)
will sort and categorize all the items.
Finally, if your child is to purchase some new treasure, they’ll need some cash. A couple toonies will
buy them lots of goodies and if they want to donate towards a good cause, the Lord will surely bless them for
their generosity.
If you want to show up at school and purchase the many bargains, feel free to join us.
Capitalistically yours,
Mr. A.
P.S. Please bring all items to your teacher who will pass them on to Mr. A.
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What a wonderful day April 26th, Grandparents’ Day, was for students and
staff at PCA Elementary. We were blessed. Thanks to the grandparents who
joined us for this special day.
I’m sure the Grandparents had their reward by the enthusiastic response you received from
your young friends. We as a staff also want to say a big thank you for attending.
Thank You, Grandparents
Ma
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May 6 School Closure – Prof Dev
May 12 Grade 6 Language Arts Part A
Achievement Test
May 13 Fine Arts Gala
May 20 School Closure – Flex Friday
May 23 School Closure - Victoria Day
May 26 Subway lunch/Dress Up day
May 31 Reading Club Picnic
June 3 School Closure - Flex
June 7 Final Band/Choir Concert @ 7 in North Aud.
June 15 Grade 6 Language Arts Part B
Achievement Test
June 16 Grade 6 Mathematics Achievement Test
June 17 Grade 6 Science Achievement Test
June 24 Kindergarten Preview – 9:00 to 11:30 am
June 24 Kindergarten Graduation 7pm
June 20 Grade 6 Social Studies Achievement Test
June 27 Fun Field Day/Hot Dog day
June 29 Awards ceremony – morning
(students dismissed at noon)
June 29 Grade 12 Grad Ceremony - 2pm
June 30 Organizational Professional Day – no classes
Coming up @ Three Hills Library To register please drop by the library, send a
note to [email protected] or call 403 443
2360.
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Pioneer Dress Up April 28
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Here are some dates to remember for the month of May:
May 13- Fine Arts Gala- 7:00-9:00 in the Atrium. Everyone is welcome to attend. It is $25 a ticket. Get
them soon as they disappear quick. They can be purchased at either school office. This is an evening to
showcase the arts at PCA. There will be opportunity to see awesome art and photography, listen to music,
see some drama and visit. Appetizers will be served all evening. This is not a fundraiser although we will
never turn down a donation. Please come support the students and have some fun!
May 16th- Jr./Sr. High Festival in Red Deer. Students will be back by 3:30. More information will be
coming soon.
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Check out the progress on PCA's Mod-ernization Project. Go to www.youtube.com and type 'PCA Modernization' in the search box. The Fundraising Committee for the project recently met at the site of PCA's new building for a tour. The pro-ject is on schedule and classes for K-12 will begin this Fall at the new site. This is literally a vision coming true for PCA families and is very exciting! The reno-vated building is beautiful, with staff and students anxious to move in. The Fundraising Committee in encouraged
to have $450,000 donated so far. However the September 1, 2016 deadline is quickly approaching for the PCA Society to have the first $1,000,000, which is committed to paying Golden Hills School Divi-sion for the chapel, 800 square meter gym and two additional classrooms so that every grade has it's own classroom. These important pieces would not have happened without the parent leadership of PCA stepping out in faith with this vision. Please, all PHS/PCA alumni, parents, staff and students: have a look at the school web-site at www.pca3hills.ca, and click on "Grow the Vision". Learn what the needs are....then pray....then tell everyone you know who might be interested in giving....give if you can. Every dollar counts. The com-mittee needs everyone's help to raise the remaining funds by the time the keys are handed over to PCA. Remember, all donations for this project are tax receiptable.
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Lego Fair
What: Lego Fair
Who: Students in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Where: PCA Elementary
When: May 5, 2016
PCA Elementary is having a Lego Fair. Listed below are the criteria:
You may do it by yourself or with a partner.
Your creation will be brought to school completed; it will not be done at school.
It must be your own creation – you are not allowed to create it using a set of instructions.
The Fair will be set up in the mini gym on the morning of that day and students will be able to view the pro-
jects at recesses.
There will be competition involved. Grades 1 and 2 will compete against each other, grades 3 and 4 will be
another group and Grades 5 and 6 will compete against each other. Kindergarten will be in a group by them-
selves. If by any chance a child in a younger grade and one in a higher grade choose to team up together, the
creation will be entered in the higher grade category.
Each entry must indicate which category, listed below, that their project is being entered in and a write-up
must accompany it describing how it fits the category entered. Example: If you are entering the “movable
part” category then you must indicate what the movable parts are and what their purpose is. The explanation
must be written on the template provided unless you are typing out your explanation. It must be printed or
written in your very neatest printing or handwriting or it may also be typed. It must contain lots of detail
and be interesting for the reader to read. A parent may scribe the explanation but it must be very evident
that the explanation came from the students, themselves.
Certificates will be given for the following in each grade grouping:
Most original creation
Has the most detail
Theme: it tells a story – must have a title
Has moveable parts
Parents please do not help your child create this project or write the explanation. You may scribe for
them but you must put down what your child tells you and only what your child tells you. We want it
to be completely constructed and explained by the students, themselves.
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May 1, 2016 Dear Parents, It is that time of the year again when we are making plans for next year. Since knowing how many students we have is vital to that process, we are asking you to check the appropri-ate box below and return it to the PCA Elementary office by Friday, May 27, 2016. Thank you so much.
Yours in Christ,
Denise Lockhart Assoc Principal
Our child(ren) will be attending PCA (Elementary and/or Secondary) in September 2016. Our child(ren) may be attending PCA (Elementary and/or Secondary) in September 2016. Complete the following if above are checked:
Child’s Name ________________________ Grade Sept/16 _____
Child’s Name ________________________ Grade Sept/16 _____
Child’s Name ________________________ Grade Sept/16 _____
Child’s Name ________________________ Grade Sept/16 _____
Our child(ren) will not be attending PCA in September 2016.
________________________ ___________________________ Parent Signature Please Print Your Name
www.pca3hills.ca
Prairie Christian Academy Box 68, Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 (403) 443-4220 Fax (403) 443-7005 Principal: Randell Wood Associate Principal: Denise Lockhart
