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What's New?
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.
NEED SERVICE HOURS?
Plumstead Township is looking for volunteers to help with our Annual Egg Stuffing on Saturday, February 20th at 10am. The Annual Egg Hunt Event is Sunday, April 5th at 2pm.
PCS HAS A NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND IT’S FOR PARENTS!
The Parent School Partnership YouTube channel went live this past week. This channel is for you – the parent! We will be touching all all aspects of your child’s education.
Our first video series is for the High School parent and how you can come alongside your student to help with the college search. The next video of the series will be posted next week.
Our next video series is for parents of Middle Schoolers. We touch on paper organization, setting-up a homework station at home, and establishing a calm morning routine. We finish off the series with an interview with Mrs. Hontz our 6th grade teacher. She gives amazing wisdom from her many years of teaching and her love of middle school students.
We need your help! A YouTube channel can be VERY hard to get momentum going. Here’s how you can help. We are a tiny fish and a massive ocean!
1. Watch the videos even if they don’t apply to you at this point. It’s really important to watch the entire video. YouTube likes that!!!
2. Subscribe to the channel. You do need to be logged-in, but it’s FREE!
3. Always “thumbs-up” the video.
4. Comment – even a simple “thank you” helps.
5. Please share – post this on Facebook, Instagram and/or email it to a friend who would benefit! All these help to trigger the YouTube algorithm and eventually YouTube will suggest our video to people who will potentially watch – outside of the PCS family!
FINALLY – we need your suggestions! What questions or struggles do you have, as a parent, when it comes to your children in school. Please email these suggestions to parentandschoolpartnership@gmail.com.
Parent School Partnership YouTube channel
ANNIE
PCS Drama Department presents Annie! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
BLOOD DRIVE
March is Red Cross Month! Please consider donating blood through our partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 11 from 2 – 7pm, in the Upper School library.
SUMMIT STUDENT SUMMER CONFERENCE
If your child will be 16 years of age or older this summer, we highly recommend this 2-week summer student conference about biblical worldview. We know of schools that have had this group do weeklong conferences and they are amazingly effective!
Summit Student Conference Info
ARE YOU A SENIOR PURSUING EDUCATION OR MEDICINE IN COLLEGE?
The W. Gordon and Natalie E. Dunning Scholarship gives financial assistance to students in Bucks and Montgomery County, PA, who are pursuing degrees in either education or medicine. Apply online. Deadline is June 2, 2020.
W. Gordon Natalie E. Dunning Scholarship
LIBRARY LOWDOWN
NEW ITEMS – Looking for something NEW to read? Every time a new item is added to the library, information appears on our website under (what else?) New Items.
REVIEWS – Want to see what others think about our books they’ve read? Look under Reviewed Items and click on a book. The 6th graders especially have been reviewing books as part of their curriculum.
NEWSPAPERS – Want to get rid of your paper edition? We’ve added the Bucks County Herald to our Digital Resources.
FOUNDERS FORUM 2020
The 10th Annual Founders Forum will feature Governor Mike Huckabee on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Purchase tickets at pcs.thundertix.com. Email pfitzpatrick@pcspa.org for sponsorship opportunities!
What's Ongoing?
SUMMER 2020 OPPORTUNITIES
Check out this document, updated weekly, for Summer work and study opportunities.
SUMMIT STUDENT SUMMER CONFERENCE
If your child will be 16 years of age or older this summer, we highly recommend this 2-week summer student conference about biblical worldview. We know of schools that have had this group do weeklong conferences and they are amazingly effective!
Summit Student Conference Info
JOB POSTINGS: HELP WANTED!
A PCS alum, Rob Ambler of Ambler Industries, is looking for anyone interested in snow removal work. Must be 18 years of age or older. If interested, contact Rob at 267-544-0677 or email him at rob@amblerindustries.com.
INTERESTED IN LIFEGUARDING?
Haring Brothers Meat Store is looking for a high school student, age 16 or older for after school/weekend help.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Throughout the year many various scholarships become available.
Click HERE to view the current scholarship list.
COLLEGE CONNECTION
Please visit the newest edition of the PCS College Connection to read “How to Know If You Should Retake the SAT or ACT One Last Time” and “20 Ways Parents Can Support Children Applying to College” as well as learn new changes to the ACT, and other important information about college admissions.
PCS College Connection Jan-March 2020
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.
DIGITAL SIGNS
Have you ever wanted to see the day schedule, or have a quick look at upcoming events like those shown on the digital signs on campus? Well you can look at them anytime, anywhere!
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.
There is a current need for substitute van drivers! Please contact Brian Shiel ASAP if you’re interested!
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE RESOURCES
2019-2020 OVERVIEW
As you are beginning to plan for the year, please refer to the 2019-2020 Calendar Overview for important dates!
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! Moms of pre-school through 12th grade students are welcome to join us.
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 “SCHOOL CALENDAR” at the top of this Plumstead Campus Connection for dates. Please sign-in at the office first when you come to pray. We gather at 8:30am and usually pray until 9:45am for our children, our teachers, our staff, our board members, and our school, to impact them for Christ. Any questions, please email Zubin White at czwhite@aol.com.
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 2019-20 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
See us living the mission every day, Join us on Facebook.
How Can I Volunteer?
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.
What's New?
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 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.
PCS HAS A NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND IT’S FOR PARENTS!
The Parent School Partnership YouTube channel went live this past week. This channel is for you – the parent! We will be touching all all aspects of your child’s education.
Our first video series is for the High School parent and how you can come alongside your student to help with the college search. The next video of the series will be posted next week.
Our next video series is for parents of Middle Schoolers. We touch on paper organization, setting-up a homework station at home, and establishing a calm morning routine. We finish off the series with an interview with Mrs. Hontz our 6th grade teacher. She gives amazing wisdom from her many years of teaching and her love of middle school students.
We need your help! A YouTube channel can be VERY hard to get momentum going. Here’s how you can help. We are a tiny fish and a massive ocean!
1. Watch the videos even if they don’t apply to you at this point. It’s really important to watch the entire video. YouTube likes that!!!
2. Subscribe to the channel. You do need to be logged-in, but it’s FREE!
3. Always “thumbs-up” the video.
4. Comment – even a simple “thank you” helps.
5. Please share – post this on Facebook, Instagram and/or email it to a friend who would benefit! All these help to trigger the YouTube algorithm and eventually YouTube will suggest our video to people who will potentially watch – outside of the PCS family!
FINALLY – we need your suggestions! What questions or struggles do you have, as a parent, when it comes to your children in school. Please email these suggestions to parentandschoolpartnership@gmail.com.
Parent School Partnership YouTube channel
ANNIE
PCS Drama Department presents Annie! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
BLOOD DRIVE
March is Red Cross Month! Please consider donating blood through our partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 11 from 2 – 7pm, in the Upper School library.
LIBRARY LOWDOWN
NEW ITEMS – Looking for something NEW to read? Every time a new item is added to the library, information appears on our website under (what else?) New Items.
REVIEWS – Want to see what others think about our books they’ve read? Look under Reviewed Items and click on a book. The 6th graders especially have been reviewing books as part of their curriculum.
NEWSPAPERS – Want to get rid of your paper edition? We’ve added the Bucks County Herald to our Digital Resources.
FOUNDERS FORUM 2020
The 10th Annual Founders Forum will feature Governor Mike Huckabee on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Purchase tickets at pcs.thundertix.com. Email pfitzpatrick@pcspa.org for sponsorship opportunities!
What's Ongoing?
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.
DIGITAL SIGNS
Have you ever wanted to see the day schedule, or have a quick look at upcoming events like those shown on the digital signs on campus? Well you can look at them anytime, anywhere!
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.
There is a current need for substitute van drivers! Please contact Brian Shiel ASAP if you’re interested!
2019-2020 OVERVIEW
As you are beginning to plan for the year, please refer to the 2019-2020 Calendar Overview for important dates!
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.
LANDS’ END UNIFORMS
Our PCS approved vendor is Lands’ End for anything needing our logo applied: (www.landsend.com) preferred school #900119728.
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 Facebookfor 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! Moms of pre-school through 12th grade students are welcome to join us.
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 “SCHOOL CALENDAR” at the top of this Plumstead Campus Connection for dates. Please sign-in at the office first when you come to pray. We gather at 8:30am and usually pray until 9:45am for our children, our teachers, our staff, our board members, and our school, to impact them for Christ. Any questions, please email Zubin White at czwhite@aol.com.
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 2019-20 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.
MARKETING MINUTES
See us living the mission every day. Join us on Facebook.
How Can I Volunteer?
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.
What's New?
STEM SUPPLIES NEEDED!
We are collecting a variety of supplies for the Lower School STEM week which is February 24-28. Attached is a list of recyclable items that we are collecting. Any items on the list can be sent to school with your child(ren) in the next two weeks.
YEARBOOK ON SALE NOW!
The 2019-2020 Lower School yearbook is on sale now! Don’t miss your chance to own this special keepsake to remember class field trips, special events, student portraits, and candid photos. Order online before February 28th for a discount price and add-on options.
Advertise your business or shout out to your favorite student in the 2020 Lower School Yearbook! Ad sales help to defray the cost of printing the yearbook. Business and Student Recognition Ads are due by February 28th. Email Mrs. Cabello for questions.
Lower School Yearbook Online Purchase
Lower School Yearbook Order Form 19-20
STEM FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Join us for a fun night of fellowship with other PCS families on Friday, February 28th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Activities will include Ozobots, Kapla Kastles, Math Mania, Osmo, and much more!
THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Lower Campus Library February 26th – 28th. This is a great chance to add to your child’s personal library and support our school at the same time!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We still need a few volunteers to help make the book fair a success! Please sign-up for a time to come and help.
PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN MOVIE NIGHT
On Friday, March 6th @ 6:00pm, all preschool and kindergarten families are invited to a fun filled movie night in honor of Dr. Seuss and his birthday. We will be sharing a couple Dr. Seuss movies along with some “Seuss style” snacks!
PASTOR’S LUNCHEON
On March 10th, we will have our annual Pastor’s Luncheon. Please see the family information form for you to fill out and return. Also, please give the invitation to your Pastor to come visit Plumstead Christian School and enjoy a yummy appreciation lunch and program!!
BLOOD DRIVE
March is Red Cross Month! Please consider donating blood through our partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 11 from 2 – 7pm, in the Upper School library.
CALENDAR OVERVIEW: 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
As you begin planning trips and family vacations, please refer to the calendar overview for important dates such as the start of school and scheduled breaks.
YOUNG REMBRANDTS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
The next Young Rembrandts After School Club will run on Thursdays from March 26th-April 30th. Please remember to register online or mail registration directly to Young Rembrandts!
ANNIE
PCS Drama Department presents Annie! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
PCS HAS A NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND IT’S FOR PARENTS!
The Parent School Partnership YouTube channel went live this past week. This channel is for you – the parent! We will be touching all all aspects of your child’s education.
Our first video series is for the High School parent and how you can come alongside your student to help with the college search. The next video of the series will be posted next week.
Our next video series is for parents of Middle Schoolers. We touch on paper organization, setting-up a homework station at home, and establishing a calm morning routine. We finish off the series with an interview with Mrs. Hontz our 6th grade teacher. She gives amazing wisdom from her many years of teaching and her love of middle school students.
We need your help! A YouTube channel can be VERY hard to get momentum going. Here’s how you can help. We are a tiny fish and a massive ocean!
1. Watch the videos even if they don’t apply to you at this point. It’s really important to watch the entire video. YouTube likes that!!!
2. Subscribe to the channel. You do need to be logged-in, but it’s FREE!
3. Always “thumbs-up” the video.
4. Comment – even a simple “thank you” helps.
5. Please share – post this on Facebook, Instagram and/or email it to a friend who would benefit! All these help to trigger the YouTube algorithm and eventually YouTube will suggest our video to people who will potentially watch – outside of the PCS family!
FINALLY – we need your suggestions! What questions or struggles do you have, as a parent, when it comes to your children in school. Please email these suggestions to parentandschoolpartnership@gmail.com.
FOUNDERS FORUM 2020
The 10th Annual Founders Forum will feature Governor Mike Huckabee on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Purchase tickets at pcs.thundertix.com. Email pfitzpatrick@pcspa.org for sponsorship opportunities!
CLASSROOM WEBSITES
Don’t forget to check your child’s weekly classroom newsletter on your teacher’s class website!
What's Ongoing?
NEW PRESCHOOL HOURS AND CLASSES FOR 2020-2021
Beginning in the Fall of 2020, PCS will begin providing early drop-off, from 6:30 am – 8:30 am, and aftercare, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, for preschool students. This means that for the first time we will be able to offer programming and childcare for families in need of FULL-TIME care. In addition to extended hours, we are also excited to add the following classes:
Preschool 3s: 3 Day (M/W/F), 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Preschool 3s: 5 Day (M – F), 9:00 am – 11:30am
Prek 4s and 5s: 3 Day (M/W/F), 12:15 pm – 2:50 pm
Please spread the word by inviting a family to our Preschool and Kindergarten Open House on January 24th from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
CHAMPS
CHildren And Moms Play at School: Thursdays, 8:30-10:15 am
Plumstead’s FREE “Mommy & Me” playgroup meets once a week on Thursdays for a structured time that includes large and small motor activities, arts and crafts, story time, rhythm and movement activities, Bible stories, and free play. Not limited to Plumstead families; invite a friend! Parents of current preschool students are welcome as well as dads and grandparents.
To register, email Jennifer Weaver, Preschool Director, or call the LS office (215-822-0187)
THE NEW BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION HAS ARRIVED!
Box Tops is changing to fit today’s families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online.
Traditional Box Tops clips are being phased out of production, but may continue to be found on many products throughout the store. You can still clip and send them to school.
Every valid Box Tops clip is worth 10¢ for your school.
Make sure each one has a clearly visible product acronym and expiration date.
Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Participating brands are starting to change their packaging from a traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Top label.If you see this label, use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your school’s earnings online. Watch a video explanation here!
CALENDAR OVERVIEW: 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
As you begin planning trips and family vacations, please refer to the calendar overview for important dates such as the start of school and scheduled breaks.
DIGITAL SIGNS
Have you ever wanted to see the day schedule, or have a quick look at upcoming events like those shown on the digital signs on campus? Well you can look at them anytime, anywhere!
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.
There is a current need for substitute van drivers! Please contact Brian Shiel ASAP if you’re interested!
PRAYER AND 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! Moms of pre-school through 12th grade students are welcome to join us.
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 “SCHOOL CALENDAR” at the top of this Plumstead Campus Connection for dates. Please sign-in at the office first when you come to pray. We gather at 8:30am and usually pray until 9:45am for our children, our teachers, our staff, our board members, and our school, to impact them for Christ. Any questions, please email Zubin White at czwhite@aol.com.
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.
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. Please refer to the Lower School Dress Code as you prepare for the rest of the school year.
MARKETING MINUTES
See us living the mission every day. Join us on Facebook.
How Can I Volunteer?
We are thankful for the many parents who volunteer each year. Please see below for details.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Hospitality, Picture Day, Race for Education, Secret Shop, Book Fairs, Lunch Duty and more! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Mrs. Miquel.
- Volunteer Clearances are required for all volunteers who work directly with our students. Submit completed clearances to the front office of either campus.
Volunteer Clearance Information
