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100 Days of School Equals 100 Days Smarter

If you were in the lower school hallway last Friday, you might have done a double-take, were you seeing PCA students or PCA students of the far, far future? On January 31st, PCA lower school took part in their annual "100th Day of School" celebration, where the first-grade classes dressed up as "100-year-olds" - sporting canes, glasses hanging from fashionable pearl holders, and oversized bathrobes.

The rest of the lower school hallway may not have looked like they were 100, but that didn't stop them from participating in fun "100" themed activities. Second-grade classes built structures with 100 red plastic cups, while Mrs. Shockley's class all brought in 100 treat items, combining them to create the ultimate 100 themed trail mix!

When asked what her favorite part about the day was, first-grader Caitlin Delaney said, "Doing all our center work [with a 100 theme], and counting to 100!" Tablemate, Caroline O'Neal added, "My favorite part of the 100th day of school was spending it with all of my friends."

From 100 day packets to 100th day decorated hats, these students certainly know how to celebrate the incredible learning that comes with 100 days in a PCA classroom!  

4th Graders Visit Historic Dock Street Theater

The story of "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe", adapted from the book by C.S. Lewis, unfolded on the stage of Dock Street theater, and PCA fourth graders were there last Friday to experience it. The students had recently finished reading the novel in their classes and were able to see the characters come to life. The young actors had everyone enchanted with Aslan, the White Witch, and the four siblings who happen into the world of Narnia through a mysterious wardrobe. 

Our students enjoyed watching the young actors perform on stage, and they even got to see PCA's own Andrew Lamm who portrayed the character of the Centaur. Bravo Andrew...well done!