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WHAT IS THE PLUMSTEAD CAMPUS CONNECTION?

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.

ONE PCS SENIOR TO BE AWARDED $500

Are you a high school senior who has completed 75 documented hours from a registered 501C3 charity within the past two years? If so, you are eligible! Please see Mrs. Hawthorne for more information.

LIBRARY LOWDOWN

SUMMER ART CLASSES

Summer art classes happening at the upper campus for students entering grade 6 through grades 9.  Classes will run the weeks of July 8 and July 15.  You can read all of the details HERE.

NURSE’S NOTE

Health records required!  Please read HERE to see what dental and health records your child(ren) may need for the upcoming school year!  This also notes how to prevent delaying your child’s care while visiting the school nurse by selecting “YES” under Permission to Treat and “YES or NO” to appropriate doses you allow for Tylenol or Motrin if necessary to give during the school day.

CAMP KHAN

COLLEGE CONNECTION

The newest edition of the Plumstead College Connection is now available.  You can read the April – June edition of the College Connection HERE.

SURF CAMP

Calvary Fellowship Church of Germantown is hosting a summer surf camp. John Rozier, pastor of Calvary Fellowship Germantown, is a PCS parent.  Click HERE for more information or go to https://urbansurfministries.com/.

2019-2020 OVERVIEW

As you are beginning to plan for summer vacations and holiday travel, please refer to the 2019-2020 Calendar Overview for important dates!

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT – NOW HIRING!

PCS is looking to hire someone for a part-time position starting at $15 per hour with summers off and no nights, weekends, or holidays. This is a perfect job for a semi-retired person, a stay-at-home parent, someone needing a little extra cash, etc. We will provide paid training and help the new hire obtain a CDL-B driver’s license. The job begins by driving vans, then eventually move up to buses with a significant pay increase. If you are interested please message Brian Shiel at bshiel@plumsteadchristian.org or call at (215) 766-8073 X220.  Know someone that might be interested?  Spread the word! You can go also to https://plumsteadchristian.org/admissions/apply/ to fill out a brief application.

Paid Bus Driver training will be provided by PCS on June 18, 19 and 20 from 8 to 4 PM through the Central Bucks School District. Please contact Brian Shiel to sign up at 215-766-8073 X220.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout the year many various scholarships become available. Click HERE to view the current scholarship list.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Many opportunities become available for student growth over the summer.  Read the Summer Opportunities List to see opportunities for the summer of 2019, and check back often to see new opportunities as they become available.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

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.hotlunchonline.net/ to view menus and order lunches. Contact Jo Smeland with any questions.

PURCHASE OF A PERSONALIZED, COMMEMORATIVE TILE!

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.

PANTHER ATHLETICS

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 Instagram and Like PCS Athletics on Facebook for Athletic news and last minute game schedule changes, etc.

PRAYER SUPPORT

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.

ARE YOU AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER?

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 EDUCATION

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.

AMAZON DOLLARS

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.

LANDS’ END UNIFORMS

Our PCS approved vendor is Lands’ End for anything needing our logo applied: (www.landsend.com) preferred school #900119728.

MARKETING MINUTES

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We are thankful for the many parents who volunteer each year. Please click on the links below for details:

• Lunch helpers, contact Jo Smeland: jsmeland@plumsteadchristian.org
• Event tech parent volunteers, contact Mrs. Nusser: snusser@plumsteadchristian.org
• Boosters — in support of PCS Athletics — contact boosters@plumsteadchristian.org
• Volunteer Clearances are required for all volunteers who work directly with our students.  Submit completed clearances to the front office of either campus.