Mondays with Mike: PCAP and Primary Growth

As I mentioned last week, we are talking about GROWTH by hearing “testimonies” from your child’s teachers. Two weeks ago I sat down with your child’s teacher and fellow team members. I asked them 4 questions:

1. How did you see your students GROW this year?
2. How did you see your students face and overcome CHALLENGES this past year?
3. When you think of next year, what gives you the most joy when you think about what your students from this year are READY for at the next level?
4. When you anticipate NEXT YEAR for your new students, what are you most looking forward to for them?

Four questions that led to amazing stories about YOUR kids! I hope you will be inspired!

The start of the growth journey at PCA begins in PCAP, and your children did so well this year. Join us around the table with your kids’ dedicated teachers as they share highlights from the past year. Hear from Ms. Harlee, Ms. Jodi, and Ms. Beth about your children’s social, emotional, and spiritual growth, along with delightful stories of overcoming challenges and building confidence. Discover how our PCAP team fosters a nurturing and faith-filled environment, preparing students for their next steps.

Meet Ms. Harlee and her team–Listen to this episode by clicking above

Kindergarten is a time of great growth, joy and curiosity not only for your child, but for his/her classmates, too! Join us for an engaging discussion with PCA’s dedicated kindergarten team as we celebrate your children’s growth and achievements. Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Fritter, Mrs. McKeon, and Ms. Scola share heartwarming stories of overcoming challenges and spiritual growth. Discover how our students have developed in handwriting, writing, and public speaking, supported by teamwork and peer encouragement. Hear about acts of kindness, heartfelt prayers, and service projects like donating pajamas to foster children. As we wrap up the year, the teachers express their excitement for what lies ahead in first grade.

Meet Mrs. Brown and her teammates–Listen to this  episode by clicking above

Your first-grader grew in a thriving community of peers. Listen as PCA’s first-grade teaching team reflects on your children’s growth, challenges, and spiritual formation. Mrs. Maggie Lacouture, Ms. Shannon Trueira, and Ms. Ariana Coules share personal insights and touching stories, from students overcoming reading resistance to mastering double-digit addition. Hear about their spiritual growth through sing-alongs, prayers, and making supportive cards. Looking ahead to second grade, the teachers express excitement for new learning adventures.

Meet Mrs. Trueira and her teammates–Listen to this episode by clicking above

Your second-grade children this year grew amazingly in so many categories. Connect as I asked with the second grade teaching team to reflect on your children’s growth and achievements. Hear from Mrs. Melanie Shutt, Mrs. Alicia DiTommaso, and Mrs. Julie Harris as they share unique insights and experiences. Discover how projects like “Happy Numbers” and hands-on science activities fostered individual progress and curiosity. Learn about the spiritual growth and support your children experienced in class. Looking ahead, the teachers express excitement for the students’ continued journey in third grade with engaging activities like the immigration project and a marketplace unit.

Meet Mrs. D and her teammates–Listen to this episode by clicking above

What an amazing year! Take in the reflections from our Fine Arts team on the past year’s journey, sharing experiences and remarkable growth of your kids. Hear from Mrs. Tiffany Schifano, Mr. Wes Raines, Mrs. Katrina Veno, Mrs. Moriah Nadeau, and Mrs. Susie Stevens as they discuss their roles and the exciting developments in music, theater, and visual arts. Enjoy stories of student progress, creative highlights, and the supportive environment that fosters spiritual and artistic growth at PCA. 

Meet Mrs. Schifano and her Fine Arts team–click above to listen to their reflections on this year.

Listen in on my conversation with the dedicated Mosaic team, who support and challenge your students to reach their full potential. Hear from Mrs. Louise Beal, Mrs. Karen Coppinger, Mrs. Mikaela McGillick, Mrs. Liberty Roets, and Mr. Matt Campagna as they share personal insights and student success stories. Discover how they foster social, emotional, and academic growth, and their innovative strategies for overcoming learning challenges.

Join us to celebrate the incredible progress made this year and the unwavering dedication of our Mosaic team.

Meet Mrs. Beal and the Mosaic Team–click above to hear their reflections.

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