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Down On The Farm: A "Charlotte's Web" Fair!

That’s some farm!

The words “Terrific” and “Radiant” aren’t just words that Charlotte used to describe Wilbur in E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web, they could also be used to describe our second annual “Charlotte’s Web Fair”. 

Dressed up like characters from the novel, third grade students, teachers, and parents set up a “fair” complete with fair foods and games.

Students arrived at school dressed as Charlotte, Wilbur, Templeton, Avery, Fern, and there were even some geese to be seen. After a morning of fun academics, the classes headed out to the lawn in front of the school where, parents, as always, rose to the occasion and turned the area into a feast of fair foods.

Students munched on corn dogs, pb&j sandwiches, hot dogs, mac and cheese, and much more as they enjoyed the sun and the impressive decor and tablescapes that brought the area to life! Afterwards, the fun really began as each class hosted a game -“Don’t Steal the Bacon,” “Pillowcase Race,” and “The Egg Relay”! The echos of screams and laughter could be heard all around campus.

Ashlyn Brummerloh from Mrs. Adkins class broke into a smile when asked what was her favorite part of the day. “I liked the egg race because there was a lot of action and it’s very hard because the egg will break!”

Whit Lowry from Mrs. Weeks' class agreed, “My favorite part was winning the pig game!!”

From all the smiles on both the kids and adults' faces it is plain as the snout on one's face that this year's Fair was a wonderful success!

Walking Through The Pages Of History In PCA's Wax Museum

It's a rite of passage in PCA lower school. On Friday, the Welcome Center was filled with fourth grade students dressed as queens, baseball players, heroes of war, famous actresses, and everyone in between. The annual Living Wax Museum event, which has been a tradition for more than 20 years at PCA, was in full swing. 

Each year students choose a person in history who made an impact on society, to bring back to life for the day. They read a biography on the person, create a detailed tri-fold board showing facts about their person's life, and then present their findings to their class. After that, the fun really begins as students bring their research to life dressing up as their historical figure and presenting their work to PCA students, staff, and parents by way of the Living Wax Museum. Students had to hold very still, like a person made of wax, as visitors walked by to take in their displays and learn more about each person. 

Madelyn Sapp, who was Anna Pavlova, really enjoyed the experience. “I chose Pavlova because I like dancing and ballet! I liked when we got to say facts about ourselves and drawing the pictures!!”

Fourth Grade teacher Mrs. Liz Jarvis said, "The Wax Museum gives students the opportunity to not only study history, but to immerse themselves into it."

This “Rite of Passage” and favorite PCA tradition is sure to live on for another 20 years.