The Blue Angel Weekly
March 12, 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,
We hope you enjoyed the long weekend! Congratulations to Mrs. Urso and the entire cast of The Sound of Music- Youth Edition! What a magnificent production! We are so proud of all of you!
Thank you so much for all your prayers last week during our Accreditation visit! It was a huge success! The visiting team was so complimentary of our school, staff and students. We were most especially proud of the high praise we received for our strong Catholic identity. Thank you so much for all your support during this very long process!
It is TPC week! Those of you new to Palmer Catholic Academy, get ready for heavy traffic this week! We ask that you leave yourself extra time in the morning and afternoon for drop-off and pick-up so that you are not late! There will be traffic! We will have early release on Thursday and no school on Friday due to the expected heavy traffic in the area. Remember if you are buying tickets to TPC, please use our code so we can get $40 back to PCA per ticket (see below for more details!).
It is lice season! In order to prevent the spread of lice, please check your child's hair carefully! If you see any lice or eggs, please treat it immediately! Remind your child not to share hats, clothing or brushes with other students. If your child does get lice, please be sure to inform administration so we can ensure the proper procedures are followed at school. It is a good idea for girls to wear their hair up and/or in braids during this lice season. Also, it is helpful to put product in your child's hair each morning. Thank you for your help in preventing the spread of lice at the school!
Friday was the end of the 3rd quarter! Report cards will be sent home via email on Tuesday, March 19. We are officially in the last quarter of the school year! Let's finish strong, Blue Angels!
Summer Camp sign-up is underway! Please scroll down to see camp flyers and registration forms!
PCA is in need of a 7th Grade Religion teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. If you know anyone who would be a good candidate for this part-time position, please let me know! Interested candidates must have a teaching certificate and catechist training. For more information, please visit the link: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887a88df2154e018dfb04949a3f5f
Due to the Lenten Penitential on Wednesday and no school on Friday, we will have our weekly Adoration TODAY (TUESDAY) in the PCA Chapel from 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM. 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/10C0F45AFA92AA5F4C61-48454460-adoration#/
Have a great week!
OLSS ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Our Lady Star of the Sea will be offering 2 sessions for Altar Server Training on Monday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 12th at the church. Sessions begin at 4:15pm until 6:00pm. Students in Grades 5 and up are encouraged to attend if they are interested in serving as an Altar Server at Our Lady Star of the Sea.
SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Below is the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. PLEASE NOTE: WE GUESSED AT THE DATES FOR TPC NEXT YEAR. IF TPC IS NOT THE WEEK OF MARCH 10, 2025, THEN THE EARLY RELEASE AND DAY OFF THAT WEEK WILL CHANGE TO WHATEVER WEEK IT IS. A more detailed calendar with additional school activities will be released prior to the end of the school year.
TPC TICKET CODE FOR PALMER CATHOLIC ACADEMY!
If you are planning to go to TPC, please use this code and Palmer Catholic Academy will receive $40 from every competition round ticket!
CHEER COACH NEEDED FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!
Please download the PDF below for more information.
SUMMER CAMPS AT PCA!
PLEASE SEE THE FLYERS BELOW FOR OUR GREAT SUMMER CAMPS AT PCA! DOWNLOAD COMPLETE PACKETS BELOW EACH PHOTO.
SAVE THE DATES - CHEER!
PCAP FUNDRAISER
Our preschool campus is having a fundraiser! Please see below for details!
BISHOP KENNY MUSICAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 13
Lenten Penitential at PCA
March 14
Early release (PreK-2 @ 12:00 PM, 3-5 @ 12:10 PM, 6-8 @ 12:20 PM) (No Angels After Hours)
March 15
No school for staff and students
March 19
Report cards sent home via email
March 21
NEHS Induction after Mass
March 27
Early release (PreK-2 @ 12:00 PM, 3-5 @ 12:10 PM, 6-8 @ 12:20 PM) (No Angels After Hours)
March 28 - April 7
No school for staff or students - Easter Break
April 8
School resumes
LIVE STATIONS
FAMILY SESSION AVAILABLE - PRACTICE THE ART OF ACCOMPANIMENT IN YOUR FAMILY
Title: Practicing the Art of Accompaniment in Your Family
Family session on March 14 at 7:00 pm
St. Joseph Parish, Cody Center, the Glenmore Room
This presentation will introduce, what Pope Francis has referred to as the “art of accompaniment” (Joy of the Gospel, no. 169) by focusing on how Jesus accompanied his disciples in the Gospels. Next, we will look at accompaniment as a way of evangelization that is rooted in the cultivation of relationships based on respect, trust, and love and mediated through the actions and attitudes we choose to adopt. Finally, we will reflect on practical ways that family members can more intentionally accompany one another.
Dcn Matt is being sponsored by Sadlier Religion Publishers through the Office of Christian Formation.
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
New March Sun Safety Facts coming soon!
VIRTUES IN PRACTICE
March's virtue of the month is TEMPERANCE. Temperance is enjoying things in a proper, balanced way.
Saints of the Month:
grades PK-2: St. Teresa of Avila
grades 3-5: St. Camillus de Lellis
grades 6-8: Ven. Matt Talbot
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
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!
SAVE THE DATE - FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE AT OLSS
SAVE THE DATE- EASTER EGG HUNT!
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. Interested candidates can apply at: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78879e8b8cdbd5018bb51aab60427e
PCA is looking to hire a Middle School (7th grade) Religion teacher. Interested candidates can apply at: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887a88df2154e018dfb04949a3f5f
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!