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Click one of the links below to find out what is happening on your campus.
Those of you who are new may be wondering, “What is the Plumstead Campus Connection?” The Plumstead Campus Connection (PCC) is a weekly blog bringing you important news, announcements, and information to guide you through upcoming events our Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. The PCC is updated and emailed weekly to make sure you have the information you need. You can also access the PCC at any time from our website, https://www.plumsteadchristian.org/, by clicking on the “Family Portal” tab.
JOIN US ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF MUSIC!
Poverty Resolutions and Plumstead Christian School present a Benefit Concert for Haiti featuring lead singer MAC POWELL from the four-time GRAMMY AWARD winning Christian band THIRD DAY performing a memorable acoustic set for you to groove to. Experience the next chapter of his musical journey with MAC POWELL and the FAMILY REUNION
Be sure to arrive early to catch the opening act & a special message from Poverty Resolutions’ Matt Jones.
DOORS OPEN AT 6PM
SHOW STARTS AT 7PM
This is an all-ages show.
All proceeds benefit Poverty Resolutions work in Haiti and Plumstead Christian School’s upcoming service trip there.
TICKET PRICES: $15 and $25 available at pcs.thundertix.com
Race day is almost here! Come cheer your kids on next Friday, October 26th. The students will run from 1:30 – 2:30. Come on out and support your kids and our school!
Don’t keep the secret to yourself…share the good news of Christian education with everyone you know! Invite a friend (or many!) for coffee and a tour of our school this fall. We are hosting a Middle & Upper School Morning Coffee Tour on Monday, October, 22th 9-10 AM and a Lower School Morning Coffee Tour on Tuesday, October 30th 9-10 AM. Please RSVP to admissions@plumsteadchristian.
Join us on Saturday, December 1st at 5 PM for a delicious 4-course meal and musical entertainment from the PCS Madrigal Singers, Woodwind Ensemble and Brass Quintet. This year’s theme is Nollaig Shona, A Celtic Christmas. Tickets go on sale November 5. This show sells out every year so be sure to order your tickets early. Call 215.766.8073 and ask for Jo Smeland.
When searching for SAT and ACT test prep tools, the number of available options can be a bit overwhelming. There are books, websites, online courses, review videos, in-person tutoring, and more. Some of these resources are free, others can be costly. Both ACT and SAT offer free online resources for SAT and ACT prep. Be sure to evaluate all the options carefully to determine which style of test prep is best for your student.
2. Check: Make check out to PCS and write Teacher Gift Fund in the Memo and send to front office.
3. Credit Card: CLICK HERE to pay by credit card”. If you choose this method please donate $31 per student to go towards the convenience fee.
Remember your 2018-2019 year by ordering your Jostens Yearbook. You can order now at http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A07388000.
The most recent issue of the PCS College Connection is now available. Click HERE to read the September-November issue which is full of lots of helpful information.
View the Special College Events List to see the many upcoming opportunities that are available.
Throughout the year many various scholarships become available. Click HERE to view the scholarship list.
Apply for a 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award and you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, DC in May! Access the application at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit. The application deadline is November 6, 2018.
Are you trying to plan trips for the 2018 – 2019 school year? Please refer to our calendar overview for important dates such as school breaks and days off, graduations and the last day of school. You can see the Upper School calendar overview HERE.
This year the Middle and Upper School hot lunch program will be administered by La Petite Soiree, owned and operated by Andrea Jacoby, PCS parent. (Andrea has been providing hot lunches for the Lower School for the past few years.) Lunches and snacks will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please go to https://pcsupper.h1.hotlunc
Parents of preschoolers: Beginning Thursday, September 20, please join us on Thursday mornings for a FREE parent and child(ren) play group. We meet at our Lower School for fun and fellowship where you and your child(ren) can participate in a playtime consisting of free play from 8:30-9:00, then structured activities from 9:00-10:15. When you arrive, sign-in at the office and then head to room 8 (Pre-K room) to join the fun. To register, please contact Jennifer Weaver at jweaver@plumsteadchristian.org.
Now that we have officially opened our new activity center, we are also going public with our capital campaign, “Building for Excellence.” This campaign focuses on Students of Excellence, Faculty of Excellence, and Facilities of Excellence. Please consider purchasing a personalized, commemorative tile that will be assembled into a beautiful mosaic to be part of the permanent bench located in the foyer of the new Activity Center. This purchase contributes to this capital campaign, demonstrates your support of the school, and inspires others to do the same!
PCS art teacher, Mary DeClerico, will hand-craft each tile complete with a custom inscription (e.g. your family name, “in honor of…,” or “in memory of…”). We are also challenging each graduating class to collect enough money to buy a custom tile to represent their graduating class (e.g. Class of 1985, Class of 2025). We are hoping class reps will spearhead these projects, collect the money, and order the tiles. If we sell more tiles than can fit the bench, the mosaic will expand beyond the bench.
Directions for how to PUT YOUR OWN PERSONAL STAMP ON OUR NEW ACTIVITY CENTER can be found here.
PLAY THE RIGHT WAY, PLAY FOR THE RIGHT REASONS.
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” – Colossians 3:17.
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MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL
Would you like to pray for your children and PCS with other like-minded moms? Well, THIS is your official invitation!
Plumstead Christian School’s Moms in Prayer International prayer meetings are held at our Middle/Upper School MOST 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Please check the “UPCOMING EVENTS” at the top of this Plumstead Campus Connection for dates. Please sign-in at the office first when you come to pray. We gather as close to 8:30 AM as possible, then we pray from 8:45-9:45 for our children, our teachers, our staff, our board members, and our school, to impact them for Christ. Any questions, please feel free to call or text Christy Weaver at 732-610-9828.
As part of our PCS family, you are eligible to join the Association. As a parent-run organization, the Association serves a vital role in the life of the school. It elects board members who direct and conduct the affairs of the Association. Meetings are held twice per year to provide an opportunity for members to stay informed and be updated on the business affairs of the school. Review our Constitution and apply now to join the PCS Association. Questions, please contact Lindsay Kobithen.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONRemember to look for Box Tops products as you shop! Send them to school to get a head start on earning cash for Plumstead for the 2018-2019 school year. Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for our school. For a complete list of participating products, go to BTFE.com.
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Plumstead Christian School every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to PCS. Click here to get started.
Our PCS approved vendor is Lands’ End for anything needing our logo applied: (www.landsend.com) preferred school #900119728.
See us living the mission every day, Join us on 
We are thankful for the many parents who volunteer each year. Please click on the links below for details.
We are thankful for the many parents who volunteer each year. Please click on the links below for details:
Those of you who are new may be wondering, “What is the Plumstead Campus Connection?” The Plumstead Campus Connection (PCC) is a weekly blog bringing you important news, announcements, and information to guide you through upcoming events at our Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. The PCC is updated and emailed weekly to make sure you have the information you need. You can also access the PCC at any time from our website, https://www.plumsteadchristian.org/, by clicking on the “Family Portal” tab.
Race day is almost here! Come cheer your kids on next Friday, October 26th. The students will run from 1:30 – 2:30. Come on out and support your kids and our school!
Don’t keep the secret to yourself…share the good news of Christian education with everyone you know! Invite a friend (or many!) for coffee and a tour of our school this fall. We are hosting a Middle & Upper School Morning Coffee Tour on Monday, October, 22th 9-10 AM and a Lower School Morning Coffee Tour on Tuesday, October 30th 9-10 AM. Please RSVP to admissions@plumsteadchristian.
JOIN US ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF MUSIC!
Poverty Resolutions and Plumstead Christian School present a Benefit Concert for Haiti featuring lead singer MAC POWELL from the four-time GRAMMY AWARD winning Christian band THIRD DAY performing a memorable acoustic set for you to groove to. Experience the next chapter of his musical journey with MAC POWELL and the FAMILY REUNION
Be sure to arrive early to catch the opening act & a special message from Poverty Resolutions’ Matt Jones.
DOORS OPEN AT 6PM
SHOW STARTS AT 7PM
This is an all-ages show.
All proceeds benefit Poverty Resolutions work in Haiti and Plumstead Christian School’s upcoming service trip there.
TICKET PRICES: $15 and $25 available at pcs.thundertix.com
Join us on Saturday, December 1st at 5 PM for a delicious 4-course meal and musical entertainment from the PCS Madrigal Singers, Woodwind Ensemble and Brass Quintet. This year’s theme is Nollaig Shona, A Celtic Christmas. Tickets go on sale November 5. This show sells out every year so be sure to order your tickets early. Call 215.766.8073 and ask for Jo Smeland.
Apply for a 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award and you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, DC in May! Access the application at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit. The application deadline is November 6, 2018.
2. Check: Make check out to PCS and write Teacher Gift Fund in the Memo and send to front office.
3. Credit Card: CLICK HERE to pay by credit card”. If you choose this method please donate $31 per student to go towards the convenience fee.
Remember your 2018-2019 year by ordering your Jostens Yearbook. You can order now at http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A07388000.
Are you trying to plan trips for the 2018 – 2019 school year? Please refer to our calendar overview for important dates such as school breaks and days off, graduations and the last day of school. You can see the Upper School calendar overview HERE.
This year the Middle and Upper School hot lunch program will be administered by La Petite Soiree, owned and operated by Andrea Jacoby, PCS parent. (Andrea has been providing hot lunches for the Lower School for the past few years.) Lunches and snacks will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please go to https://pcsupper.h1.hotlunc
Parents of preschoolers: Beginning Thursday, September 20, please join us on Thursday mornings for a FREE parent and child(ren) playgroup. We meet at our Lower School for fun and fellowship where you and your child(ren) can participate in a playtime consisting of free play from 8:30-9:00, then structured activities from 9:00-10:15. When you arrive, sign-in at the office and then head to room 8 (Pre-K room) to join the fun. To register, please contact Jennifer Weaver at jweaver@plumsteadchristian.org.
Now that we have officially opened our new activity center, we are also going public with our capital campaign, “Building for Excellence.” This campaign focuses on Students of Excellence, Faculty of Excellence, and Facilities of Excellence. Please consider purchasing a personalized, commemorative tile that will be assembled into a beautiful mosaic to be part of the permanent bench located in the foyer of the new Activity Center. This purchase contributes to this capital campaign, demonstrates your support of the school, and inspires others to do the same!
PCS art teacher, Mary DeClerico, will hand-craft each tile complete with a custom inscription (e.g. your family name, “in honor of…,” or “in memory of…”). We are also challenging each graduating class to collect enough money to buy a custom tile to represent their graduating class (e.g. Class of 1985, Class of 2025). We are hoping class reps will spearhead these projects, collect the money, and order the tiles. If we sell more tiles than can fit the bench, the mosaic will expand beyond the bench.
Directions for how to PUT YOUR OWN PERSONAL STAMP ON OUR NEW ACTIVITY CENTER can be found here.
Our PCS approved vendor is Lands’ End for anything needing our logo applied: (www.landsend.com) preferred school #900119728.
PLAY THE RIGHT WAY, PLAY FOR THE RIGHT REASONS.
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” – Colossians 3:17
Follow PCS Athletics on and Like PCS Athletics onfor Athletic news and last minute game schedule changes, etc.
MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL
Would you like to pray for your children and PCS with other like-minded moms? Well, THIS is your official invitation!
Plumstead Christian School’s Moms in Prayer International prayer meetings are held at our Middle/Upper School MOST 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Please check the “UPCOMING EVENTS” at the top of this Plumstead Campus Connection for dates. Please sign-in at the office first when you come to pray. We gather as close to 8:30 AM as possible, then we pray from 8:45-9:45 for our children, our teachers, our staff, our board members, and our school, to impact them for Christ. Any questions, please feel free to call or text Christy Weaver at 732-610-9828.
As part of our PCS family, you are eligible to join the Association. As a parent-run organization, the Association serves a vital role in the life of the school. It elects board members who direct and conduct the affairs of the Association. Meetings are held twice per year to provide an opportunity for members to stay informed and be updated on the business affairs of the school. Review our Constitution and apply now to join the PCS Association. Questions, please contact Lindsay Kobithen.
Remember to look for Box Tops products as you shop! Send them to school to get a head start on earning cash for Plumstead for the 2018-2019 school year. Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for our school. For a complete list of participating products, go to BTFE.com.
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Plumstead Christian School every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to PCS. Click here to get started.
See us living the mission every day, Join us on
We are thankful for the many parents who volunteer each year. Please click on the links below for details:
Those of you who are new may be wondering, “What is the Plumstead Campus Connection?” The Plumstead Campus Conncetion (PCC) is a weekly blog bringing you important news, announcements, and information to guide you through upcoming events at PCS’ Lower, Middle and Upper schools. The PCC is updated and emailed weekly to make sure you have the information you need. You can also access the PCC at any time from our website, https://www.plumsteadchristian.org/, by going under the “Family Portal” tab.
Next month’s “Monthly Meeting with Mrs. Miquel” will be moved to Wednesday, October 24th. Mike Haney, an early childhood specialist, will be there to give a short overview and rationale for the new biblically social skills program that the Lower School is introducing in October. The program’s primary objective will be to place tools in the children’s hands to help better identify social conflicts and seek resolution, with teachers as social coaches.
The following after-school clubs are available on a “first come, first served” basis, so sign up now! There is an activity fee for each club – some clubs may include an extra fee for materials, etc. Click HERE for all of the information about each club.
Please help support our school and send in those Box Top labels! Our goal is to collect 3,000 labels by October 24th. If we meet our goal we will celebrate with a Pajama Day! View the Box Top flyer for more information.
Race day is almost here! Come cheer your kids on next Wednesday, October 24th. Kindergarten – 2nd grade will run from 12:00 – 1:00 and 3rd – 5th grade will run from 1:30- 2:30. Parents, please send in a water bottle for your child on race day. We will have water available to refill as needed. The kids get so excited so come on out and support your kids and our school!
On Friday, November 16th a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided for our school at lunchtime. Please be sure to fill out the form that was sent home in your child’s folder if you would like them to participate. You can also view the form HERE.
JOIN US ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF MUSIC!
Poverty Resolutions and Plumstead Christian School present a Benefit Concert for Haiti featuring lead singer MAC POWELL from the four-time GRAMMY AWARD winning Christian band THIRD DAY performing a memorable acoustic set for you to groove to. Experience the next chapter of his musical journey with MAC POWELL and the FAMILY REUNION
Be sure to arrive early to catch the opening act & a special message from Poverty Resolutions’ Matt Jones.
DOORS OPEN AT 6PM
SHOW STARTS AT 7PM
This is an all-ages show.
All proceeds benefit Poverty Resolutions work in Haiti and Plumstead Christian School’s upcoming service trip there.
TICKET PRICES: $15 and $25 available at pcs.thundertix.com
To help with your family planning, we have put together a list of all the After-School Clubs being offered during the 2018-2019 school year. You can view the complete list HERE. This list is subject to change.
Don’t keep the secret to yourself…share the good news of Christian education with everyone you know! Invite a friend (or many!) for coffee and a tour of our school this fall. We are hosting a Middle & Upper School Morning Coffee Tour on Monday, October, 22th 9-10 AM and a Lower School Morning Coffee Tour on Tuesday, October 30th 9-10 AM. Please RSVP to admissions@plumsteadchristian.
Don’t forget to check your child’s weekly classroom newsletter on your teacher’s class website!
Meet with the Lower School Principal to share your ideas, suggestions, and concerns. Let’s work together to make Plumstead Christian School even better than it already is! We meet in the computer lab on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Join us! You can read all of the details here.
The American Heart Association recommends that children 2 years and older should participate in at least 60 minutes of enjoyable, moderate-intensity physical activity every day! To encourage each student to reach this goal, he or she can earn a dress down day card each month just for being active. Read the note to parents from our PE instructor for all of the details. You can also print an Activity Calendar if you need one.
Parents of preschoolers: Beginning Thursday, September 20, please join us on Thursday mornings for a FREE parent and child(ren) play group. We meet at our Lower School for fun and fellowship where you and your child(ren) can participate in a playtime consisting of free play from 8:30-9:00, then structured activities from 9:00-10:15. When you arrive, sign-in at the office and then head to room 8 (Pre-K room) to join the fun. To register, please contact Jennifer Weaver at jweaver@plumsteadchristian.org.
Now that we have officially opened our new activity center, we are also going public with our capital campaign, “Building for Excellence.” This campaign focuses on Students of Excellence, Faculty of Excellence, and Facilities of Excellence. Please consider purchasing a personalized, commemorative tile that will be assembled into a beautiful mosaic to be part of the permanent bench located in the foyer of the new Activity Center. This purchase contributes to this capital campaign, demonstrates your support of the school, and inspires others to do the same!
PCS art teacher, Mary DeClerico, will hand-craft each tile complete with a custom inscription (e.g. your family name, “in honor of…,” or “in memory of…”). We are also challenging each graduating class to collect enough money to buy a custom tile to represent their graduating class (e.g. Class of 1985, Class of 2025). We are hoping class reps will spearhead these projects, collect the money, and order the tiles. If we sell more tiles than can fit the bench, the mosaic will expand beyond the bench.
Directions for how to PUT YOUR OWN PERSONAL STAMP ON OUR NEW ACTIVITY CENTER can be found here.
MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL
Would you like to pray for your children and PCS with other like-minded moms? Well, THIS is your official invitation!
Plumstead Christian School’s Moms in Prayer International prayer meetings are held at our Middle/Upper School MOST 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Please check the “UPCOMING EVENTS” at the top of this Plumstead Campus Connection for dates. Please sign-in at the office first when you come to pray. We gather as close to 8:30 AM as possible, then we pray from 8:45-9:45 for our children, our teachers, our staff, our board members, and our school, to impact them for Christ. Any questions, please feel free to call or text Christy Weaver at 732-610-9828.
As part of our PCS family, you are eligible to join the Association. As a parent-run organization, the Association serves a vital role in the life of the school. It elects board members who direct and conduct the affairs of the Association. Meetings are held twice per year to provide an opportunity for members to stay informed and be updated on the business affairs of the school. Review our Constitution and apply now to join the PCS Association. Questions, please contact Lindsay Kobithen.
Remember to look for Box Tops products as you shop! Send them to school to get a head start on earning cash for Plumstead for the 2018-2019 school year. Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for our school. For a complete list of participating products, go to BTFE.com.
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Plumstead Christian School every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to PCS. Click here to get started.
Our PCS approved vendor is Lands’ End for anything needing our logo applied: (www.landsend.com) preferred school #900119728. Please refer to the Lower School Dress Code as you prepare for the rest of the school year.
See us living the mission every day, Join us on
We are thankful for the many parents who volunteer each year. Please see below for details.