Little Warriors Soccer Brings together Elementary Kids Every Week
Senior Dylan Meira helps students in grade 3 through 5 prepare for a friendly competition at the end of their practice time together. [by Dr. Cristina Meier]
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The Experience of Being In Different Churches in the PACA Community
Caption: The Logo from the website for the Yonhap United Korean Presbyterian Church [provided by: https://igrejayonhap.com.br/] Byline – Emily Jung Finding the PACA community on Sunday morning is easy, because many of these families go to church somewhere in São Paulo. However, they will not all be found in the same location, as there is…
Locker Use Is Declining In the U.S. How are They Used at PACA?
Caption: Filipe Cruz, Davi Magalhães, Esther Lima, Ligia Penteado and Pedro Souza, meeting in the locker area at the end of eighth period is part of the normal routine for 11th graders. [by Dr. Cristina Meier] Byline – Lucas Abreu Recent studies (LINK HERE) in the United States show that public schools are opting out…
Nicholas Vergara shares his journey on becoming Varsity Boys Soccer Captain
Caption – Nicholas Vergara, on the field playing against St. Paul’s. [Elisa Oliveira] Nicholas Vergara has always loved soccer. Growing up, he watched his friends and neighbors play. PACA had a big influence on him, because that’s where he started playing in a team. “I just saw everyone playing and having fun, and I wanted…
Students Keep up with Midterms Closed on Monday and Progress Reports Sent on Friday
Caption: Students and parents can log into Plus Portals to see the weekly grades as they are posted by teachers on this program. [Dr. Cristina Meier] by Marianne Meikle Midterm grades have come and gone and the impact has been felt by teachers and students alike. For students doing well, this is a chance for…
Jun Yoshikawa, The New STUCO President, Already Has A New Vision For His Role
Caption: Junior Jun Yoshikawa gives his nomination speech to students during STUCO elections giving his reasons why they should elect him as president. [Dr. Cristina Meier] by Hideki Yoshikawa At PACA, the STUCO elections took place during the normal chapel time for high school students on Tuesday, August 13. Jun Yoshikawa was one of the…
Cheerleading: More than just a backstage sport
Caption: The cheerleaders practice time includes basic exercises and stretches that strengthen the muscles needed for performing cheers and routines during the basketball games. [by Dr. Cristina Meier] by Anita Silva With the first basketball games starting in September, the varsity basketball players are not the only athletes getting ready for the upcoming games. The…
Students taking the SAT at PACA: what can they expect?
Caption: Downloading the Bluebook App is essential for students taking the SAT weekend test now that the test has become digital. [Dr. Cristina Meier] by Manuela Medeiros Saturday, August 24 – The College Board SAT weekend test opened its first testing opportunity of the school year, and PACA (Pan American Christian Academy) was one of…
Varsity Girls Face St. Paul’s Soccer Team with Confidence
Caption: The PACA Warrior Ladies Celebrate after winning the game in penalty shots. [by Elisa Oliveira] by Luisa Almeida August 22, 2024 – Thursday night there was a varsity girls soccer game versus St. Paul’s at their home campus, bringing a solid but not easily earned win to the PACA Warrior team. Last year, the…
An Open House and and Open Heart
Caption: Many of the student games and activities were moved to the back court due to the light but steady rain that day. [provided by Carol] by Cristina Meier, Ph.D. The dictionary defines an “open house” event as a day when members of the public are invited to visit a place or institution, especially one…