Patriot Moms

Congrats Speech Meet Participants 0 comments

Team Providence excels in competition again!

Congratulations to all who represented the Lord and Providence at the recent ACSI Speech Meet.

We are proud of all the participants who represented our school in the spirit of excellence.

Latin Spelling Bee 0 comments

Congratulations to the Latin Spelling Bee Winners! The winner of the Justinian Cup from the Grammar Campus is Madeline Morgan and the winner of the Constantine Cup from the Upper Campus is Mitchell Guthrie.

Thank you to Magister Randall and Magister Janicke for another great year of Latin!

Math Olympics 0 comments

Congratulations to all of our students who competed in the Math Olympics in Conway, Arkansas. You represented our school well, and we are proud of you!

Join Us 0 comments

The last Providence Moms Night Out will be Thursday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Carabba's in Rogers. Come and join us for one last night of fellowship as we celebrate "finishing strong."

Feed My Starving Children 0 comments

Thank you to our Providence family who served this weekend to pack 210,000 meals for "Feed My Starving Children." We are grateful for you willingness to serve together!

ACTM Math Competition Winners 0 comments

Congratulations to the ACTM Math Competition winners! We are also very proud of the thirteen (13) Upper School students who represented Providence at the Regional ACTM Math Contest on Saturday! There were 700 students who registered in six (6) mathematical subjects.

Congratulations to PCCA's four who placed in the "Top 25" in their subject area.

Anne Crafton - Algebra II

Blake Bowen

Morgan Erskine - Pre-Cal/Trig

Stephen Shell - Calculus

Merry Christmas! 0 comments

"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

Tri-State Border Basketball Tournament 0 comments

Dear Providence Families and Supporters,

This coming weekend, December 9th -10th, Providence Academy will be hosting the inaugural Men's Varsity 2011 Tri-State Border Battle Basketball Tournament. This men's varsity basketball tournament will be comprised of the following Christian schools from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, including many former private school state champions:

· Providence Academy, AR (Defending OCSAA East Regional Champion, State Semi-Finalist)

· Lifeway Christian, AR

· Fayetteville Christian, AR

· Windsor Hills, OKC (Defending OCSAA State Champion)

· Southwest Christian, OKC

· Christ Prep, KC

· Columbia Christian, AR ( Pre-Season AACS Favorite)

· Gospel Light Christian, AR (Defending AACS State Champion/Six-Time AACS State Champion)

It is a real honor for Providence to be able to host this caliber of a basketball tournament, and we need for everyone to come out and support the event. You are going to see some great high school basketball, so please check out the attached bracket and mark your calendar.

Bring your friends, and come out to support your Patriot basketball team as they compete to bring home the 2011 Tri-State Border Battle Title!!

Go Patriots!

"Dude, You Hear What I Hear?" 0 comments

Friday night’s musical performance of “Dude, You Hear What I Hear?” ended with a bang. Literally. As the kids sang their last note and froze with their hands in the air, three confetti canons shot what seemed like millions of tiny pieces of paper into the air! I sprang to my feet with cheers and applause. Just hours earlier, I wasn’t sure what to expect at curtain. We were running around trying to finish all the details of what our mind’s eye thought was supposed to happen for this big night. Our motto? “It’s not about me.” Our goal? To reach anyone in the audience who didn’t know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, or to help rekindle the relationship for someone who had let life get them off track.

My heart was full of joy and excitement not only for the children that had worked so hard, but because I had been so clearly reminded song after song, scene after scene, that “God is here with us!” We can rejoice EVERY day because the savior of the universe came to us as a vulnerable baby so that we could have a relationship with HIM. This year’s musical was based in a shopping mall (Mondo Mart). A choir student that had been left behind discovers that the mannequins come to life after hours. She realizes their understanding of Christmas is simply the commercial ideas that we are bombarded with. Through witty dialogue and wonderfully choreographed songs, “Taylor” and the choir help explain to the mannequins and the audience the true meaning of Christmas. The evening concluded for some with parents cleaning up confetti and striking the set. If you hadn’t felt the heart of our school during the performance, you saw it as the headmaster vacuumed and parents were on hands and knees working to transform the shopping mall back into a sanctuary. Once again, Mrs. DeJarnatt’s talent and passion for excellence and theater arts has blessed our school tremendously. Special thanks should be given to Susanne Waller and April Jackson for being at countless rehearsals teaching the choreography. Mrs. Wainds and Mrs. Yates helped with direction and refining the acting talents of our cast. The amazing costumes were sewn by Mrs. Shell, Alicia Taylor, and Lisa Wiechman. Stacy Shankle designed and implemented every last detail of the amazing set. Many other moms helped in so many priceless ways. But most of all, to God be the glory.

By Beth Moody, Patriot Mom

Happy Thanksgiving! 0 comments

This year, the 5^th grade class has been studying exploration. We have been learning about some of the first explorers, some of the dangers they faced, as well as their motivations for exploration. One particular group of explorers, the Pilgrims, traveled with the motivation to worship God in accordance with the Bible. Using our discoverers about the Pilgrims and their journey and encounters along the way, each student created a project to represent an aspect of the Pilgrim’s story.

Before we began the presentations of their projects, we partook in a Thanksgiving Feast prepared by the fabulous Providence parents. Some of dishes included at the feast were original Thanksgiving recipes, while others were Providence family traditions. It was incredible to see the effort and creativity that each student invested in his/her project, and encouraging to hear that families worked together in the construction process. It continues to be such a blessing to be a part of the Providence family!

Brooke Bryant, PCCA 5th grade teacher

Home Basketball Games Tonight 0 comments

Join us tonight for home basketball games against the Ft. Smith Patriots!

Punkin' Chunkin' Contest 0 comments

On Thursday, October 27, the 8th and 9th grade students competed in the 2nd Annual Punkin' Chunkin' Contest. This was a project for physical science that culminated our study of velocity, force, and simple and complex machines. The students were asked to build either a slingshot, catapult, or trebuchet that would launch at least a 4 pound pumpkin. The teams were judged on the pumpkin's flight time and overall pumpkin distance. This year, we had 30 students competing in 14 teams. The overall winner was the trebuchet built by Mason Bowen (9th) and JT Gresham (9th). Their pumpkin had a flight time of 5.05 seconds and a launch distance of 311'11''. All of the teams did a fantastic job and all pumpkins were successfully launched! I am so thankful for a community of parents and students who embraced this challenge with me!

Looking forward to next year!
Robyn Maner

Games Friday Night in Fayetteville 0 comments

Please join us this Friday as our basketball teams face Fayetteville Christian at their campus.

Christmas Brunch December 1st 0 comments

Providence Moms,

Join us for our annual Moms Christmas Brunch on Thursday, December 1st at 8:30 a.m. at Mimi's Cafe at the Promenade Mall in Rogers.

This year, we're making it easier than ever for your busy life! Stressed over what to bring? When to get to the store to get the ingredients? How will you find the time to make that great dish? No need for all that!

Just bring cash or card and order from the Mimi's menu. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the morning! You might even win one of our fun door prizes!

Still not sure if you're coming?
How about worship led by PCCA mom, Chanika McLelland? That powerful time will be followed by a special message shared by PCCA mom, and Director of Family Life, Theresa Hilliard.

Moms, take this time for yourself! Forget the hustle and bustle for 2 hours. Sit down, fellowship and soak up what HE has for you that morning!

Please RSVP on the e-vite sent to your e-mail inbox ASAP so that Mimi's will have adequate space set aside just for us!

Providence Pictures This Thursday 0 comments

Don't forget, this Thursday is picture day! Please return the completed picture order form in your child's blue folder on Thursday.

Join Us This Thursday for Muffins For Moms 0 comments

This Thursday November 10th, is our monthly Muffins for Moms! We will be hearing about Advent and how we can make the Christmas season more meaningful with our children. If you like the idea of keeping the month of December focused on the birth of our Savior, you won't want to miss Muffins for Moms this month!

As always, we'll meet from 8:15-9:00am. However, due to other school events, we won't be in the gym this time. Instead, we'll be upstairs in the Theatre Room.

Hope to see you there!

Patriot Preview This Thursday November 8th 0 comments

Patriot families,

Meals for Moms 0 comments

Zucca Toscana

Recipe

1 lb. spicy Italian sausage – crumbled (I used a different variety of sausage.)

1/2 lb. smoked bacon – chopped

1 qt. water

(2) 14.5 oz. cans (about 3 2/3 cups) chicken broth

2 lg. russet potatoes – scrubbed clean, cubed

2 garlic cloves – peeled, crushed

1 med. onion – peeled, chopped

2 cups chopped kale OR Swiss chard

1 cup heavy whipping cream

salt and pepper – to taste

Directions

1. Brown sausage in a pan over medium to medium-high heat, breaking up into small pieces as it cooks.

2. Drain sausage and set to the side.

3. Brown bacan in a pan over medium-high heat. Be careful not to cook crispy.

4. Drain bacon and set to the side.

5. Place broth, water, garlic, potatoes, and onion in a pot.

6. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender.

7. Add sausage and bacon to the soup.

8. Simmer for 10 minutes.

9. Add kale and cream to pot.

10. Season with salt and pepper.

11. Heat thoroughly.

Moms Night Out This Tuesday September 20th 0 comments

Providence moms,

The Great Garage Sale-Stringers Moving To Peru 0 comments

**The Stringer family has accepted God's call to serve in Peru with Extreme Nazarene Ministries. As we prepare, we're having a huge garage sale the Friday and Saturday starting at 8am. 1904 S 16th Street (off New Hope) in Rogers. Please come out and find some treasures!

God is doing amazing things in our lives as we learn more and more to trust in Him and seek His peace. In this pursuit of living God's will for our family, we have been accepted by Extreme Nazarene Ministries to serve in Tacna, Peru for twenty-six months as a Cluster Support Family.

Extreme Nazarene is partnering with Peruvian Nazarenes to spread the gospel and plant churches in an extreme expansion of God's kingdom in Peru. Their ministry model is exciting and effective. Peruvians and Non-Peruvians are paired up to work together in discipleship and church planting. They are given the title "40/40's" because 40 pairs are grouped together for training. After language school and training they are sent to their ministry cities in clusters of 5-7 pairs with a Cluster Support Family.

We will be a Cluster Support Family. Our role is to come alongside our six pair of 40/40s as they pour out their lives sharing the gospel. We will provide team support in the areas of leadership, spiritual development, hot meals, logistics, administration, conflict resolution and much, much more. In short, we will manage and develop community and help oversee their ministries.

We are sustained by your prayers as we live out Christ's command to participate in the Great Commission. Will you commit to pray for us? Visit our blog followthepeace.shutterfly.com and "Ask to Become a Member" of our site (upper right corner of this page). You'll receive updates by email.

In order for our family to serve in Peru for twenty-six months, we need to raise $83,000 in support. This works out to $3200 per month. This includes plane tickets, insurance, language school, an emergency fund and $1800 per month living expenses. Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministry in Peru with a monthly or one-time donation.

Donations can be made through Rogers First Church of the Nazarene • 4911 W Pleasant Grove Road Rogers, AR 72758 or by visiting our blog at followthepeace.shutterfly.com/support. Giving by these means is tax-deductible.

Genna's schooling, toiletries and other needs cannot be paid for out of tax-deductible donations per IRS guidelines. If you would support us for those items, a check can be mailed to Steve Anderson at 98 Deer Trail Road Rogers, AR 72756 or given through the "Personal Needs" link at followthepeace.shutterfly.com/support.

Thank you in advance for participating in God's plan to reach Peru with the Gospel of Christ.

Following the Peace,

Chris & Anndee Stringer

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. - Ephesians 2:13

Simple Filing 2 comments

The hanging folders have tabs for: Assignment sheets, Bible, English, History, Latin, Math, Science, Art, Golf, and Providence Etc.

Providence Parent Kick Off Night 0 comments

August 18th 6:30 p.m. West Campus

Providence Classical Christian Academy is pleased to announce our inspiring guest speaker for Parent Kickoff Night, Dr. John Turner. An evening with Dr. Turner will be one that will bless you and your family goals. It is an incredible privilege to host Dr. Turner and his wife, Roxie Turner. We have spent many years with Dr. Turner at NAUMS conferences and meetings. His experience and wisdom will be a great encouragement. Parent Kickoff Night is a time to catch the vision for our 2011-2012 school year, prepare for a fresh start, sign up for Grammar School electives, and allow Christ to renew our minds, as we focus on Him and all that is eternal.

Special Sessions in the morning 10:00 a.m. West Campus

Special Sessions by Dr. John Turner and Mrs. Roxie Turner: Thursday, August 18^th

10:00am (Dr. Turner) The Value of Christ-like Character —For ALL 7-12^th Grade Students

10:00am (Mrs. Roxie Turner) Being God’s Daughter –-ALL Mothers of Providence

11:00am (Dr. Turner)–2^nd Annual NAUMS ISRAEL Trip Info. Session—ALL PCCA family members (including parents) 6^th Grade and older are welcome (Trip will occur next spring or earlier summer.)

There is no charge for these special sessions.

Students

All PCCA students grades 7^th – 12^th grades are invited to attend Dr. Turner’s session at 10:00 a.m. This session, The Value of Christ-Like Character, will take place in the Fellowship Hall at the West Campus, Roger’s First Church of the Nazarene. (Corner of Pleasant Grove Rd. & Champions Blvd.)

Moms, Faculty and Staff

While Dr. Turner meets with the students, you want to take advantage of a very special time with Mrs. Roxie Turner. All mothers of Providence are invited to attend Roxie’s session, Being God’s Daughter. This session will take place in the sanctuary of the West Campus, Roger’s First Church of the Nazarene. (Corner of Pleasant Grove Rd. & Champions Blvd.)

All PCCA family members 6^th Grade and older

Join us as we listen and learn about the plans for the 2^nd Annual NAUMS ISRAEL trip with Dr. Turner and Roxie Turner at 11:00 in the sanctuary of the West Campus.

Waterproof Water Bottle Labels 3 comments

Submitted by Megan Morgan, Patriot mom

Here's a back to school tip you might like. To make sure your items stay labelled, purchase the $12 for 300 package of Weatherproof Labels from Office Depot. These should be printed on a laser printer so the ink will not smear. You can include a cute graphic and your child and/or family's name for easy identification. I clean the surface off with alcohol and let it dry before applying the labels so they will adhere well. I try to hand wash as much as possible to make them stay on longer. They are great for lunch boxes and the outsides of textbooks and you can easily remove them with no residue when you are ready to resell your books.

Return Address Labels

Print up a page of 100 with your child's name in a small font to wrap around their crayons, scissors, pencils and other school supplies to help your child keep track of their things. Make sure to wrap the labels with the ends overlapping as they will try to pop off otherwise. This is why the font should be small to keep the name from being covered up. Your child's teacher will love you when there are 24 crayons x 15+ children floating around the room.

Please send in your own helpful tips to the moms blog! Just e-mail Patriotmoms@gmail.com

Equipping Yourself For A Successful School Year At PCCA 0 comments

Patriot Moms, please join us this Monday, August 8th, from 9 until 3.

D6 Conference 1 comments

Submitted by Debra Guthrie

Providence families,

A group of Providence parents attended this conference two years ago and were encouraged that it challenges parents to accept their role in passing down their Christian legacy to their children. You can read about the focus of the conference below, and click HERE to learn more information about the D6 conference in Dallas, September 21st thru 23rd.

D6 Conference Focus

Current statistics indicate that somewhere between 60-90% of children currently participating in church programs are going to walk away from their Christian faith by the time they become young adults. When asked why, the primary reason cited is that they believe Christianity is hypocritical.

Why do so many young adults today, who once were involved in church programs as children and teenagers, believe Christianity is hypocritical? It’s because they were raised in an environment where Christianity was something you did at church but not at home.

According to the Barna Group, less than 10% of Christian households pray in the home, read the Bible in the home, or engage in any type of family worship or service at home. Christianity was never meant to be church centric. It is a lifestyle that is to be lived 24/7, especially at home.

That’s precisely what God is calling us to do through Deuteronomy 6. It’s time for the church, through EVERY ministry from children’s to seniors, to reestablish the home as the primary place where faith is lived, expressed, and nurtured.

2011 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday 0 comments

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 6, 2011, and ending at 11:59 p.m.
on Sunday August 7, 2011, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax
holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain School
Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and clothing
free of state and local sales or use tax.

All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items
that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.

This would be a great time to stock up on school supplies!

Order Providence Uniforms Now 0 comments

Take advantage of this Lands End sale until July 13th. Logo your Providence apparel for only a penny! Don't forget to use our preferred school code: 900094483.

Providence ipad program on ABC 40/29 News 0 comments

School Uniforms 4 comments

Patriot moms,

Wacky Wednesday Summer Schedule 0 comments

Wacky Wednesday Schedule 2011

The school year is over and it’s time for some fun summer activities! I hope you’ll join us for the fun adventures we have planned! This is a fun and easy way to get to know other Providence parents and help your children continue building the friendships created during the school year. We will continue to use the evite system to send out evite reminders and you will be able to RSVP online! (This will only be for the outings that require RSVPs.) Also, in case of bad weather, we will plan on either moving the bowling forward or attending a $2 Kids Klub movie at the Rogers Malco Theater. I will keep you posted via evite. Here is our fun summer schedule:

***BOOK TALKS: I would like to encourage you to take the initiative to plan a book talk for your child’s grade level once in June and once in July this summer. It could be at a park, at a classmate’s house with a pool, etc. Each child brings a book they have read this summer (individually or a family read aloud) and shares about that book for 2 minutes (Presentation can include showing cover to class, introducing title and author, short summary of the book (without telling the ending!), a story element (setting, character, plot, conflict, irony, themes, etc), and a “hook” to make the listeners want to read your book (“you’ll have to read this book to find out…”). Afterwards the kids could swim, play at a park, etc. It will be a great way to encourage friendships and a love of reading throughout the summer!***

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