The Blue Angel Weekly

February 13, 2023

Dear PCA Families,

Thank you to everyone who attended the Bishop's Mass last week! It was a beautiful celebration!


As a reminder, Thursday is an Early Release Day and there is no school for students on Friday or Monday. Teachers and staff will have a Professional Day on Friday.

important! Please complete these surveys for our accreditation!

We are in the process of preparing for our Accreditation Site Visit next school year. Part of this process is to have parents complete surveys about the school. PLEASE help us by taking a few minutes to complete BOTH of these TWO surveys:


Catholic Identity Program Effectiveness Survey:

https://forms.gle/EJFCJDbSqaJfQfD47


Defining Characteristics of our Catholic School:

https://forms.gle/YVnbmQrrogjmUXKFA


We only have about 20 replies so far and we need to have much more parent input!


Thank you so much!

Prayer request

Prayer request

Please continue to pray for Ms. Cashin! Ms. Cashin is in the hospital awaiting a lung tansplant. Please storm heaven with prayers for her and her family. PCA loves the Cashins!
Prayer request

Welcome new PCA staff members!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Cristal Reister to our PCA staff! Mrs. Reister will be covering Ms. Cashin while she is out. We are so happy she is here!


We are also excited to welcome Mr. Andrew Urso, who will be helping us with IT needs and our social media platforms.


Welcome to our PCA family!

THANK you so much! Day of Giving Update!

We surpassed our $12,500 goal for the Day of Giving! All classrooms will be having special treats provided by parent volunteers. We are so very grateful for everyone’s support to make Day of Giving so successful this year! Thank you to all of our Blue Angels and their families!!

save the date! PCA Angel Ball!

You don't want to miss this amazing fundraising event!
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terranova testing and snacks

Our Terranova standardized testing for grades 2-8 will take place on February 23, 24, 27, and March 1.


We are not collecting snacks for testing as we have done in the past. Instead, we are asking parents to send an additional dry snack and bottled water for Terranova testing time. This will be IN ADDITION TO their regularly packed lunch snack.

Attention, Future Bishop Kenny Crusaders!

Attention, Future Bishop Kenny Crusaders!

Mark your calendars with this information:


February 21, 2023 - Registration materials delivered to schools

March 3, 2023 - Registration deadline for 2023-2024 school year

Attention, Future Bishop Kenny Crusaders!
It's time to re-enroll for the 2023-2024 school year!

It's time to re-enroll for the 2023-2024 school year!

Log in to your Family Portal for the re-enrollment packet and information for re-enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year! Don't delay! Spots fill up quickly!

It's time to re-enroll for the 2023-2024 school year!

Palmer Family in need of child care assistance!

We have a Palmer family in need of child care assistance during the day and some evenings. If you or someone you know can help, please let me know and I will pass on your information to them!
need volunteer hours? Sign up to help with morning carline!

need volunteer hours? Sign up to help with morning carline!

We are in need of parents to help at morning carline from 7:15-8:00 AM unloading cars. If you are able to help, please sign up using the Sign-Up Genius link below! Thank you in advance for your help!


PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE VOLUNTEER CLEARANCE TO PARTICIPATE!


https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0B49A5A923A57-thehappiest1

need volunteer hours? Sign up to help with morning carline!
Virtue of the Month - February

Virtue of the Month - February

The Virtue of the Month for February is Honesty. Honesty is being trustworthy and true.


The Saints of the Month are:

Grades PK -2 - Sts. Jacinta and Franceso Marto

grades 3-5 - St. Kateri Tekakwitha

grades 6-8 - St. Athanasius

Virtue of the Month - February
morning arrival - come early! don't be late!

morning arrival - come early! don't be late!

As a reminder, school begins promptly at 8:00 AM. We begin unloading cars by 7:20 AM. Please arrive early to ensure that your child is able to get to class on time and not miss valuable instructional time. Carline is very light from 7:20-7:45; please don't wait for the last minute to arrive!
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Lunch and Recess Duty

Lunch and Recess Duty

Thank you for your help with lunch and recess duties.


We are in need of additional volunteers for this week! Please sign up if you are available!


Here is the link to sign up for duties: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/96071646063/false#/invitation


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.
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Formed - A Great Way to Learn More about our Faith

Formed - A Great Way to Learn More about our Faith

Formed is a fantastic website that provides Catholic content to help families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. There are movies, children's programs, ebooks, Bible studies and more that you can view on your computer or mobile device. Go to Formed.org to sign up!
Formed - A Great Way to Learn More about our Faith
SCHOOL CHILDREN'S MASS

SCHOOL CHILDREN'S MASS

We have our Children's Mass every Tuesday at 9:40 AM in the school gymnasium. All parents are welcome to attend.
SCHOOL CHILDREN'S MASS
PCA Spirit Rock

PCA Spirit Rock

Sign up to paint the PCA Spirit Rock! A great way to spread greetings and cheer to someone in the PCA community! More information can be found on the Sign-Up Genius. Here is the link:


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548acac2ea2ff2-pcaspirit#/

PCA Spirit Rock
Do you follow us on Facebook?

Do you follow us on Facebook?

Like us on Facebook to see what's happening on campus!


https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063710057326
Do you follow us on Facebook?
playgroup information

playgroup information

Please RSVP to Caroline New 912-604-5747


Playgroup dates:
Feb 13-9:00 DeLeon Shores Park, PVB
Feb 28-10:00 Lifeguard Station, Jax Beach

playgroup information

OLSS Cookbooks for sale!

OLSS Commemorative Cookbooks now available for purchase. Cost is $20 per book. Available for purchase at the OLSS church office or the PCA office.
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Job openings at PCA

We are looking to hire additional substitute teachers. Interested candidates can apply at: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887ac72e8b12001734da464d555d7

upcoming events

upcoming events

February 16

Early Release Day - PreK @Noon, K-2 @ 12:40, 3-5 @ 12:50, 6-8 @ 1:00

(Angels After Hours 12:30 – 3:30 pm)


February 17

Professional Day for Staff - No school for students


February 20

No school for staff and students - Presidents' Day


February 21

No Children's Mass - Wednesday Schedule at PCA


February 22

Ash Wednesday - Children's Mass at 9:40 AM - Tuesday Schedule at PCA

Family Lenten Prayer Service - 5:15 at OLSS


February 23, 24, 27, March 1

Terranova Testing for grades 2-8 - please be sure your child is well-rested and has a good breakfast!


February 24

School Board Meeting at 7:30 AM (Zoom)

upcoming events

COVID reminders

If your child tests positive for COVID, please notify me immediately via email (ddossantos@pcapvb.org).


Anyone who tests positive must stay at home for 5 full days before returning to school on Day 6, provided that there has been no fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicines and that other symptoms are improving. (Please note that the first day of symptoms is considered Day 0.)


Siblings of positive cases may continue coming to school as long as they are not exhibiting ANY symptoms. Please use good judgment when sending siblings to school based on the amount of exposure they have had with the positive sibling.

A message from St. Joseph's Academy

SJA Theatre News!


The spring musical is Cinderella!


Date: March 24-26, 2023

Performance Time:: 7pm on Friday and Saturday

2pm Sunday matinee


Ticket Prices: $10/guest(all ages) and $20/guest(all ages) for VIP seating(first row assigned seats)


Tickets will be sold online only beginning Monday, February 27, 2023. There will be a link at the top of SJA website.


Children are welcome to come in Disney costumes to take pictures with the cast and sing along with our Disney princesses during intermission.

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SJP II Mom's Ministry Updates

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!


https://sites.google.com/view/sjp2mom/weekly-word?authuser=0
SJP II Mom's Ministry Updates

Mom's Journey at OLSS

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Middle School and High School Youth Ministry

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Youth Ministry: Please be sure to register your youth using the link below so you can be added onto our weekly email list. Middle school events will occur in the coming months as we accumulate more adult volunteers but please still register your youth so you can be updated about possible events occurring in the ministry, at the parish or in the diocese!

https://www.olssyouth.com/new-forms


Young Adult Ministry: We are combined with the young adults from St. Paul Catholic Church, so events alternate between both parishes. Register to be put on our young adult email list to hear about upcoming events!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMCreZ2k7qk_HnCzYnVyUFaT6hAszyPl9FQ2BHoFH4K9sV2Q/viewform


Adult Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering with our youth ministry, please use the link below to inquire about becoming a part of our adult volunteer team! There are many ways you can be involved- check out the youth website to find out more!

https://www.olssyouth.com/adult-volunteers

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS!

To our sponsors, thank you for your support of Palmer Catholic Academy!
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QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE NEWSLETTER?

Please feel free to email me!
DDOSSANTOS@PCAPVB.ORG