May
21, 2010
Fine Arts
Festival
 The
Spring Fine Arts Festival is underway! Last night the Middle School
musicians presented a wonderful concert, and the halls are brimming
with displays of artwork by students of all ages. Students
were greeted this morning by a 30 foot snake making its way through the
halls and into elementary chapel, accompanied by African-garbed
percussionists playing drums and tambourines. Watch for him to pop up
throughout the weekend!
Tonight at 7:30, the high
school students take their turn for a concert.
This one will include the High School Concert Band, the Choir, the Jazz
Band and the new Men's A Cappella group.
Tomorrow's
events begin at
10:00 am. There will be face painting, a Story Telling Hut and art
activities for the children, and food will be on sale throughout the
day. Musica l highlights include soloists, elementary ensembles and
multiple performances
of our 60's Motown Extravaganza. PMCA
thespians will take to the stage for scenes from Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet,
Improvisations, and One Acts The
Potboiler and Lives
of the Saints. The day culminates with special
performances of two African stories especially suited for family
enjoyment, Kalulu's
Money Garden and The
Ring of Truth. Click here
to
see a complete schedule of tomorrow's events.
Bring family and friends and join us as we celebrate the arts at PMCA!
Race
for Education Update
The
current tally for contributions to PMCA through the Race for Education
is has passed the $40,000 mark!
Next
Friday at the end of the day, all students will gather in the gym for
the Race Awards Ceremony. Names will be drawn from among those students
who submitted sponsor names and gift cards will be awarded. In
addition, a trophy will be awarded to the class with the highest
average lap total according to a handicap formula.
Camp Registrations
It's
not too early to register for PMCA Summer Camps, in fact a
number of them begin as early as June 21. You can click here to see the full list.
Options are
available for students at all grade levels and adults as
well. Contact
the individual instructor for more information or to register.
FFPM Officers Needed
Families
for Phil-Mont is still looking for someone willing to serve as
Treasurer for the 2010-2011 school year. In addition, they are seeking
more members for the Advisory Board. If you're interested in either of
these positions, please contact Tricia Bernhard.
Sports
Awards
Ice Cream
Social
The
Spring Sports Awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 4 at 7 pm.
Following the awards, Families for Phil-Mont will be hosting an ice
cream social in the cafeteria. A
free will offering will be collected, with the proceeds going toward
the purchase of new equipment for the weight room.
John
Davis Open House
The Open
House to honor John Davis is coming up next Tuesday, May 25
between 6 and 8 pm. John has faithfully served PMCA as
plant manager for the past 20 years.
His knowledge of the building and its quirks is exceeded only by his
love for all that PMCA stands for and his love for and commitment to
the students. Please join us as we honor and thank him for his
godly leadership. A special presentation will be made at 7 pm, and hors
d'oeuvres and dessert will be served. Please contact Renée
Asher if you would like to help out.
Welcome Rob
Raggi!
Praise
the Lord for providing Rob Raggi to serve as our new
Facilities Coordinator. Rob began work this past Monday. He is a Master
Electrician and comes to us from Lou's Electric where, over the past 12
years, he has worked on our school and developed a solid working
relationship with John Davis.
Rob has also
served as a trustee at Oreland Presbyterian Church where he worships
with his wife Jessica (Farrell, PMCA '98) and their 3 year old son.
Please give
Rob a warm welcome when you see him.
Sports Update -
Play-Off Time!
 Today and tomorrow, PMCA is sending groups of
students to the PIAA Track
and Field
District I Championships. We will have
competitors in a number of
sprint, relay and distance running events, as well as discus, shot put,
boys' triple jump and
girls' long
jump. Top finishers will advance to the state competition next weekend.
Next
Wednesday at 4 pm, our Girls
Varsity Softball Team will host
Morrisville in the first round of the PIAA District I Play-Offs.
Come
out and cheer on the girls!
Student
Highlight
Junior Soraya Toppin-Herbert had an
exciting w eek
last week when she joined the Barbados National Senior
Women's Soccer team in Trinidad for three international soccer
matches. Soraya
was invited by the Barbados Football (Soccer) Association to play with
the national team for the Second Round of the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup
Qualifiers. Although she was the youngest player on the team, she
played the entire time in all three games against
Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, and St. Lucia. She also scored her
first
international goal as part of a 4-3 victory over St. Lucia.
Congratulations to Soraya on an outstanding achievement!
Dates to Remember
| 5/21 |
High School Concert, 7:30 pm |
| 5/22 |
Fine Arts Festival, 10 am - 4:30 pm |
|
PIAA
District I Track & Field Championships |
| 5/25 |
Open House Reception to honor John Davis, 6-8 pm |
| 5/26 |
PIAA District I Girls Softball Play-Off, 4 pm at
PMCA |
|
Scottish Dancing Recital, 7-8:30 pm |
| 5/28 |
Race for Education Awards, 2:15 pm |
| 5/31 |
No School - Memorial Day |
| 6/1 |
Senior Review Day |
| 6/2-6/4 |
Senior Exams |
| 6/3 |
9th
- 11th Grade Exams begin |
| 6/4 |
Spring
Sports Awards, 7 pm |
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