The Blue Angel Weekly
June 19, 2023
Dear PCA Families,
Thank you to everyone who completed the end-of-the-year survey! This will help us with planning for the coming school year!
Report cards were emailed on Friday, June 9. If you have not received them, please check your junk mail or contact us!
Summer office hours are 8:00-3:00. School office will be closed the week of July 3rd. If you have any immediate needs, please email!
There have been a few additions/changes to the school calendar. I have highlighted them in yellow on the calendar below. Please be sure to check for additions/changes.
Our school children's Mass will be on THURSDAYS for the 2023-2024 school year. All cleared parents are welcome to attend. Fr. Knight will be celebrating our school Masses.
**New Early Release times - 23-24 school year**
VPK only students - 11:30 AM
VPK+Enrichment - 2nd grade - 12:00 PM
3rd -5th grade - 12:10 PM
6th -8th grade - 12:20 PM
SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2023-2024 with updates
Fridays are spirit days!
We will have spirit wear available for purchase at the Meet and Greets in August.
OLSS Summer Playgroup dates
June 22-9:30 Marsh Landing Pool | 25655 Marsh Landing Pkwy
July 19-11:00 Cummer Museum Storytelling Mornings | 829 Riverside Ave.
*Please be sure to RSVP to Caroline at MCKennedy87@gmail.com for either date!
Nocatee summer playground meet-ups!!

family fun day at OLSS

basketball tryouts
Varsity Basketball Try-outs
August 11 and August 14
3:30-5:00 - boys
5:15-6:45 - girls
JV Basketball try-outs
TBD - dates coming soon
***Please note: your child must have a sports physical on file to try-out for any sports. The physical must be dated after June 1. The form can be found on the website: https://www.pcapvb.org/forms under Athletics.
cheerleading tryouts
CLINIC/PARENT MEETING -
Tuesday, August 15th 3:30-5:30 tryout clinic (PCA gym);
Parent Meeting immediately following the clinic at 5:30PM
JV/VARSITY TRYOUTS -
Wednesday, August 16th 3:30-5:30 tryouts (PCA gym)
- Eligible grades: 4th-8th grade
- Must have a completed/updated sports physical turned in BEFORE the clinic
- Mandatory attendance for both CLINIC and TRYOUTS
- Mandatory registration form must be completed in order to attend:
Click here to register or find out more info
Once we have your registration form completed, we will send you the TRYOUT PACKET with all of the information on tryouts, how to prepare, what cheers to know before tryouts, etc.
Please email pcacheercoach@gmail.com with any questions!
***Please note: your child must have a sports physical on file to try-out for any sports. The physical must be dated after June 1. The form can be found on the website: https://www.pcapvb.org/forms under Athletics.
Volunteer Clearance
If you have not done so, summer is a great time to get this completed!
Please visit this link to get started on the process: https://www.pcapvb.org/forms
**mandatory Summer Reading & Math Assignments**
Here is the direct link: https://www.pcapvb.org/summer-info
school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year!
For your convenience, we partnered with Bright SchoolKitz again to have supplies delivereed to your home! Here is the link to purchase supplies from the company: https://www.brightschoolkitz.com/Store/School/40520
**Please note for rising 5th grade families - the supply company was not able to include the required binder in the kit. Please see the supply list on the school website for a link to purchase this item.
Security Updates for the 2023-2024 school year
Since April, we have been paying for police presence on campus. We made arrangements with the SJCSO to have deputies sign up on their off days to be at PCA. This has worked out very well, and we now have several deputies that have become familiar with our campus.
We have made arrangements for this to continue for the 2023-2024 school year. While the cost is high, we feel that this is a definite need for the safety and security of our students and staff.
*****scholarship information*****
The state scholarship application is now open. All students are eligible for a scholarship. To apply, go to: https://apply.stepupforstudents.org
Parent Workshop coming to St. Paul's at the Beach
Celebrate Calm is coming to St. Paul's at the Beach.
Get practical answers to your toughest questions. How can you discipline without escalating situations, stop defiance and sibling fights, and get kids to listen the first time? What about parenting kids with ADHD, Anxiety, ASD, and SPD?
Kirk Martin will be at St. Paul's Beach on August 24th 6:00 pm for a parent workshop. Mark your calendars! More details as the date approaches.
Job openings at PCA and PCAP
PCA is in need of a front office receptionist. Interested candidates can apply at:
https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78859e882ca42b0188729013354716
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 part-time paraprofessional to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 AM - 1 PM. If you are interested, please apply at: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7885ac8627235d01864c7a14b3757f
Palmer Catholic Academy Preschool (PCAP) has a full-time or part-time position available. Please call Chris Nally for additional information at 567-1970.
upcoming events
August 2
New Family Orientation at 5:30 PM in the PCA Gym
August 7
Meet & Greet for students in Grades 6th-8th (Bring supplies)
9:00 AM 6th Grade
11:00 AM 7th Grade
1:00 PM 8th Grade
August 8
Meet & Greet for students in Grades K-5th by last name (Bring supplies)
9:00 AM Last names A-H
11:30 AM Last names I-P
2:00 PM Last names R-Z
August 9
Meet & Greet for Pre-K students @ 9:00 AM (Bring Supplies)
August 10
First Day of School
August 11 and August 14
Varsity Basketball Try-outs
3:30-5:00 - boys
5:15-6:45 - girls
August 15th
3:30-5:30 Cheerleader tryout clinic
Parent Meeting immediately following the clinic at 5:30PM
August 16th
3:30-5:30 JV/Varsity Cheerleader tryouts
sAVE THE DATE - September 10 - Diocese of St. Augustine Night with the Jumbo Shrimp

Formed - A Great Way to Learn More about our Faith

Middle School and High School Youth Ministry
This summer.....

Youth Conference
8th Graders!! Click the link below to find out more and see a promo video about this youth conference!! Please contact Kayla, the youth minister, at Youth@olsspvb.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Please use the links below to register for the perspective ministries.
Middle School: (Current 6th-7th graders)
https://qchfwdth7f6.typeform.com/to/UQi8RZnD
High School: (Current 8th graders, use this link)

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!

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