PCA HOSTS A CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR THROUGH NACCAP 09/04/08 On Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, Prestonwood Christian Academy is hosting a Christian College Fair sponsored by the North American Coalition of Christian College Admissions Personnel (NACCAP). The fair is located in the Student Life Center at the PCA Upper School from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and no RSVP is needed. Open to the public, the fair provides families with Upper School students an opportunity for face-to-face conversations with over 40 Christian colleges. It also provides seminars on financial aid. Institutions such as Cedarville University, Westmont College, Hardin-Simmons University, Ouachita Baptist University and the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor are participating. According to Dr. Jan Miranda, PCA Director of Guidance & College Placement, “It is beneficial for students to attend so that [they] learn more about the colleges and the college representatives are able to identify their top candidates from the DFW area.” REGISTER FOR KPi FALL COURSES 08/25/08

Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for our Kingdom Parent Institute classes being offered through Prestonwood Baptist Church Women's Ministry and Life & Leadership Institute. Age of Opportunity Taught by Lisa Clark, PCA parent and board member 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26 – Nov. 11 Room W208 (Fall Break will be Oct. 21.) Age of Opportunity uncovers the heart issues affecting parents and their teenagers during the often chaotic adolescent years. Parents learn how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with their teenagers. This study includes: Special guest speakers to inform, entertain, and give godly wisdom Q&A panel that has proven extremely beneficial to parents Periodic visits from teens to review dating books and give insight to parenting To register for other fall classes click on the links below: "Becoming a Kingdom Family", taught by Mr. Larry Taylor, PCA Head of School This course is designed to assist you in setting a plan for your family. We will lay the foundation of developing a personal spiritual growth plan, a marriage growth plan (singles are also encouraged to attend), and a family plan (focusing on a discipleship program for your child). You receive biblical guidelines and weekly goals which connect the family (personal, marriage and children) spiritual growth plan together in a practical way. Classes meet on Wednesday nights Oct. 8-Nov.12. Childcare is provided. "Biblical Literacy", taught by Mr. Dan Panetti, ESQ., PCA Worldview Director Learn how to get the most out of God's Word, how to make your investment profitable and exciting as you study Scripture. Learn also how to pass on your love of Scripture to your children and grandchildren. Classes meet on Wednesday nights Oct. 8-Nov.12. Childcare is provided.

LARRY TAYLOR LAUNCHES HIS BLOG
08/21/08

08/21/08
In an effort to share his heart on a regular basis, Larry Taylor has launched his own blog!

Topics will vary throughout the year, and you are welcome to read and comment along with him! If you run all your blog feeds thorough a system such as Bloglines, his blog address is larrytaylor.wordpress.com, or simply click on the graphic.

BACK TO SCHOOL DAY - AUG. 18, 2008
08/01/08

Don't miss the PCA Back to School Day and All School Worship this Monday, Aug. 18. Your family has received information providing details of this very special day, and we look forward to seeing you!

Please make attendance at All School Worship a priority for this time of family worship, praise and fellowship!

Start the day off covering the school in prayer. A Prayer Walk is scheduled on Monday morning, Aug. 18. at 7:15 a.m. Meet in the Upper School parking lot and begin walking from there! Be sure to bring water and a spirit ready to pray.

If you have any questions regarding Back to School Day, please contact Susan Jones at 972-820-5086 or sjones@prestonwoodchristian.org.

Click here for the Back to School Fair booth map. REMINDERS     Bring your completed required forms as well as a copies of your Driver's License and Insurance Card   Bring your signed (by student and parent) Statement of Cooperation. Read the Parent/Student Handbook here.   If you prefer to set up your student's lunch account before the Back to School Day Fair on Monday, feel free to stop by Main Street during normal operating hours this weekend. NEW PARENT REMINDER   To make reservations for the New Parent Luncheon or New Student Orientations, please call 972-820-5111 ext. 6303

PCA ALUMNA SELECTED FOR NCSAA ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS 1ST TEAM
07/09/08

The NCSAA (National Christian School Athletic Association) announced the Girls' Varsity Winter/Spring Soccer 2007-08 Teams. The NCSAA All-American Team selected Alyssa Palmacci, class of ’08 for 1st Team NCSAA All-American girl's soccer team.

The NCSAA recognizes athletes from private Christian schools across the country. Congratulations Alyssa!

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DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL ADDITIONS
06/13/08

Mr. Ken Griffin in the Development Office is transitioning from Director of Annual Giving to Senior Director of Development, which creates a need to fill his former position. I am happy to announce the appointment of two extremely qualified individuals who will serve the Development Office in two important positions.

Mrs. Celeste Cordon has been named Director of Annual Giving for the 2008-09 school year. Celeste and her husband, Ric, have been a part of the PCA family since 1999. Their son, Tony, is a PCA '03 graduate and their daughter, Brittaney, is a Senior at PCA. Mrs. Cordon has spent years actively involved in many non-profit organizations and school volunteer positions both in Florida and in Texas. As of late, she served with the Student Leadership Institute program at PCA and was a part of the team who founded St. Timothy Academy, a Christian school for students with learning differences. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of New Mexico.

Mrs. Melissa "Missy" Allison has been named the Development Office & Events Manager for the 2008-09 school year. Missy and her husband, Jay, enrolled their first daughter in PCA during its founding year, 1997. After relocating and then returning to Plano, the Allisons have been at PCA for seven years. They have two daughters at PCA: Ashlyn, Junior, and Madelyn, Seventh Grade. Mrs. Allison graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's degree in political science. She then spent the next six years serving the Bush/Quayle presidential terms as press travel coordinator and special assistant to the director of public affairs before joining them in the West Wing of the White House where she served as staff assistant to the office of the press secretary and the executive assistant to the assistant to the president for public events and initiatives. In recent years, Mrs Allison has been involved in several business ventures including real estate where she earned many top sales records.

Both Missy and Celeste are members of Prestonwood Baptist Church where their families are actively involved. Please join me in welcoming these two outstanding individuals to the PCA Development Office!

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