The Blue Angel Weekly
January 15, 2024
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Palmer Catholic Academy of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church provides a Catholic and Christ-centered educational environment that inspires all students to reach their full spiritual and academic potential and become responsible, respectful, and reverent disciples of Christ.
Dear PCA Families,
I hope you enjoyed the long weekend!
We will have Adoration on Wednesday, January 17 from 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM in the PCA Chapel. Cleared parents are welcome to participate. If you would like to sign up for some quiet time with Jesus, here is the sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFA92AA5F4C61-47212336-adoration#/
January 26th is our 100th day of school! Students can dress down on this day with PCA spirit wear or blue shirts. All dress down day rules apply. Students who do not follow dress down day rules will be given a uniform from the uniform closet to change into unless a parent can bring a change of clothes.
Catholic Schools Week is quickly approaching! More information will be sent home soon!
PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR ANGEL BALL - FEBRUARY 10TH
· Tickets are on Sale: please follow link on pcapvb.org website to purchase.
· Be an Angel Ball Sponsor: Sponsorship Letter was sent home in your students’ backpacks before Christmas Break, please refer to the letter for details or reach out to hsapalmer@gmail.com
· Donations for Angel Ball Auction: If you or your business have an item you would like to donate to the Angel Ball, please contact Caitlin Dooley (cmjdooley@gmail.com) or Meredith Rieger (Meredith.rieger@gmail.com) ASAP.
Downloadable invitation:
Sponsorship letter:
THE CATHOLIC PARENT - NOW ON FORMED
The Catholic Parent is now available on FORMED!
Be inspired by other parents trying to form their kids well in the faith amid the messiness of life.
This new six-part series on FORMED comes with a free downloadable participant guide with discussion questions to spark conversation with your spouse or friend group.
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
Please see the information below from Bishop Pohlmeier and OLSS regarding Eucharistic Revival.
GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
PCA SOCCER SCHEDULE
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 26
100th Day of School
January 28-February 3
Catholic Schools Week
February 7
HSA Meeting (virtual) 8:30 AM
February 10
Angel Ball at the Sawgrass Marriot
HSA CONSOLIDATED SIGN-UP LINK
Our Home School Association (HSA) is excited to announce our new consolidated SignUp link for our active HSA volunteer opportunities!!
All volunteer opportunity sign-ups, all in one place!!
There are at-home, in school, and after school opportunities available!!
Sign-Ups will be added throughout the year, so please check back frequently!
SUN SAFETY FACTS
-When applying sun, make sure you put it on 15 minutes before you go out in the sun and reapply every 2 hours while out in the sun. Apply it more often if you are in the water.
-The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are unsure if “sweatproof” or “waterproof” are misleading terms, so make sure your sunscreen says “water resistant.”
-Not all sunscreens are water resistant and the ones that are only last either 40 or 80 minutes. Pay attention to which one so you know how often to reapply.
VIRTUES IN PRACTICE
January's virtue of the month is FIDELITY. Fidelity is being faithful to promises and commitments.
Saints of the Month:
grades PK-2: St. Cecilia
grades 3-5: Bls. Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi
grades 6-8: St. Gianna Molla
If you would like more information about the Virtues in Practice Program, you can visit the website: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/apostolate/evangelization-and-catechesis/virtues-in-practice/
PARENT VOLUNTEER POINTS OPPORTUNITY - HELP US AT MORNING CARLINE
August to December dates: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b49a5a923a57-thehappiest2#/
January to May dates: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b49a5a923a57-thehappiest3#/
You can earn one volunteer point for each slot you attend.
LUNCH AND RECESS DUTY SIGN-UP LINK
As a reminder, 2 Lunch Duties (1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring) and 2 Recess Duties (1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring) are required of each family.
Thank you so much!
TUTORING
SAVE THE DATE - FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE AT OLSS
SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2023-2024
PCA GOOGLE CALENDAR
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=aHNhcGFsbWVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ
JOB OPENINGS AT PCA AND PCAP
PCA is looking for an elementary teacher for this current school year. Interested candidates can apply at: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78879e8b8cdbd5018bb51aab60427e
PCA is looking to hire additional substitute teachers. Interested candidates can apply at: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887ac72e8b12001734da464d555d7
PCA is also in need of an Extended Day Assistant. This is a part-time, after school position.
https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7885a88675eead0186a3db62aa46da
Palmer Catholic Academy Preschool (PCAP) is looking for a substitute teachers. If you are interested, please apply at: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887ac89759241018998c97e677cf7
Palmer Catholic Academy Preschool (PCAP) is looking for a part-time paraprofessional for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to work in the infant room. Please apply at: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/
SJP II Mom's Ministry Updates
Two of our PCA moms help run the Mom's Ministry at SJP II in Nocatee. Here is a link to the ministry updates!