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  February 25, 2010

Iowa Testing

Throughout next week, students will be taking standardized tests. Ninth graders will be taking the Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED's) on Monday and Tuesday. First through fifth graders will be starting their Iowa Tests of Basic Skills on Monday, and Middle Schoolers will begin on Tuesday. All tests will be taken during the morning hours, and testing should be completed by the end of the week.

The best way to prepare for these tests is to follow your regular routine. Students should go to bed on time, get a full night’s sleep, have a nutritious breakfast, and bring two sharpened #2 pencils with good erasers. It’s important that they arrive at school on time, since testing often begins first thing.

Most students will encounter some questions that are too difficult for them or which ask about material with which they are not familiar. This is normal, and should not be a cause for concern for them. No one is expected to know all of the answers to all of the questions. These tests are used to help us identify how our students are performing among local and national groups of similar grades and ages. They also assist us in reviewing and revising our curriculum to be more effective in a changing and challenging academic climate. You can help us administer these, not by putting additional stress on the kids, but by encouraging them that this is their opportunity to show God, their teachers and their parents what great students they really are!

Piano Recital
   
Classical pianist John Silva will present a recital tomorrow at 7 pm in the Hamel Auditorium. The program will include works by Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy. Bring your friends for an evening of wonderful music. Admission is free; an offering will be taken to support financial aid for PMCA students.

Please check the PMCA website for possible changes to this event.


Animal Farm

Animal Farm is coming next week, on March 4, 5 and 6. All shows are at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now. They may be purchased during high school or middle school lunches or through the school office.  Reserved seat ticket prices are $9 for adults and $7 for students.


Race Reminder

Last Friday all students brought home bright blue envelopes with information about the upcoming Race for Education. Student sponsor sheets, used to create labels for mailers, are due back no later than next Monday, March 1. Volunteers will be needed to assist the elementary students with mailer writing on March 9. If you'd like to help out, please contact Laura Belmonte.


Sports Play-offs

The Boys Varsity Basketball Team took on Morrisville in the first round of the PIAA District I play-offs on Tuesday and came out on top. They are scheduled to face Faith Christian tomorrow night at Hatboro-Horsham High School at 6 pm.

The Girls Team won over Friends Select on Wednesday night and also advance to the next round of play-offs. They are scheduled to play against Calvary Baptist on Saturday at Hatboro-Horsham High School at 1 pm.

Tomorrow six Varsity Wrestlers will represent PMCA at the  PIAA District I competition at Harriton High School. 

Any changes to the schedule for these events will be posted on the PMCA website.

Senior Mission Trip -Trolley Car Diner Fundraiser  

The Senior Class Mission Trip Team is having its final restaurant partnership fundraiser at the Trolley Car Diner in Mt. Airy next Monday, March 1 through Sunday, March 7. Hours are 7 am - 9 pm on Monday through Friday and 3 pm - 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Just print this coupon and bring it with you in order for the group to receive the proceeds. Note: the coupon can also be used for take-out. Why not hit the Trolley Car prior to the school play, Animal Farm, this coming week on Thursday through Saturday?!  

Also, the Mission Team would like to thank everyone for their support at the Chick-fil-A and Texas Roadhouse fundraisers in the recent past. Finally, don’t forget to put the evening of March 19 – Fry Bread and Movie Night – on your calendar. That event, which will be held here at the school, will be our major and final fund raiser prior to the trip to Arizona. Thanks!!

ACSI Fine Arts Festivals

ACSI Fine Arts Festivals are coming! PMCA high school and middle school music and art students will be meeting and competing with students from Christian Schools all over Eastern PA as well as Maryland and Delaware.
High School Festival - Tuesday, March 16th at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA
Middle School Festival - Friday, April 16th at Red Lion Christian Academy in Bear, DE

Parents should check with their child(ren) for full details that were included in a recent parent letter. Questions? E-mail your student's music/art teachers. Parent volunteers are still needed for both events!!

 (The picture was taken by PMCA alumnus Ken Sawyer, a former ACSI winner!)
Student Highlight - Senior Athletes
Last Friday our Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams held their last regular season home games. The Wrestlers held their last home meet last Thursday. At each of these events, the senior team members were honored for their participation. Seniors from the Girls Basketball team are Sarah Asher, Christine Bierema, Lindsey Jackson, Natalia Nock, Madeline Romig and Emily Steiger. Senior Boys Basketball players are Randall Ball, Alex Dimitri, Curtis Glover, Maurice Griffin and Nick Kline. The three Senior Wrestlers, seen at left, are Alex Avellino, Ted Eckel and Stephen Scott. Nearly all of their parents were in attendance, and all of the mothers received roses from their sons or daughters. Congratulations to these gifted athletes!
Math Counts

On Saturday, February 20, the Phil-Mont MATHCOUNTS team traveled to William Tennent High School in Warminster to compete in the local competition. MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club and competition that promote middle school mathematics achievement through fun and challenging math programs. Competing in the team competition were Rachael Sorkness, Isaac Stemler, Kai Thomas-Robertson, and team captain Nathan Bierema. Jacob Shoemaker, Daniel Wood, Jeremy Parker-Johnson and Avery Logan joined the team members to compete in the sprint and target individual rounds. Everyone did their best and had a great time!
Dates to Remember

2/26 John Silva Concert, 7 pm
3/1-3/5 Iowa Tests, grades 1-9
3/1-3/7 Trolley Car Diner Fundraiser
3/1 Race for Education Sponsor sheets     due
3/4-3/6 Animal Farm, 7:30 pm
3/11 Uniform Consignment Shop, 8:30 - 10 am
3/12 Progress Reports out
Falcon Flyer out
Last day for Pennies for Patients
Winter Sports Awards, 7 pm
3/19 Fry Bread and Movie Night
3/25 Rescheduled Town Hall Meeting, 7 pm