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DNR Visit Brings Plenty of Excitement to 3rd Grade Classrooms

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) comes to PCA! On October 2, Ms. Jones, Mrs. Adkins, and Mrs. Andrews third grade classes had the opportunity to hear two of Charleston's DNR Law Enforcement Officers, Matt Beckett (who is also the husband of second-grade teacher, Denae Beckett), and Savannah Taylor talk about what the job of a DNR officer entails.

Beckett and Taylor made sure that the students knew how important being safe and following the law was even on the water. They described some of their many duties, including checking boaters' safety items such as their horns, as well as for valid boater registration. Third grader, Caleb Davis said, "I liked when they told us about what you need on your boat...I like fishing and the water [so it was good information]."

When asked what she thought was most interesting about the talk, third-grader Nya Watson said, "I thought it was cool that they got to handle alligators," and the rest of her classmates agreed.

Third grade teacher, Dorthy Jones said, "It was so interesting, and I think all of us learned a lot and have a whole new appreciation for this government agency as well as its employees."

Thank you to Officers Beckett and Taylor for blessing PCA with such a fun and important presentation.

American Heritage Girls Spend a Night with the Sharks

Believe it or not, you can sleep with the Sharks at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach! American Heritage Girl troop members and moms had the entire aquarium to themselves Friday evening.. enjoying a dive show, a scavenger hunt and behind the scenes tour. That evening girls and moms slept in the shark tunnel looking up at sharks swimming and the rare sighting of a 60-year-old sea turtle named Gabby. On Saturday morning, many girls were able to enter the stingray tank and enjoyed learning about and interacting with the rays! It was quite the adventure and the girls can't wait to return next year when the penguins arrive at the aquarium!