Caption: MAP testing takes place in schools all around the world. This image was created by iLeadExploration which is a homeschool group based out of California. [@iLead California] by Emily Jung The first round of MAP testing for students in kindergarten through eighth grade is now complete. As explained in the PACA weekly news, these…

Paca Teams Face Chapel: Girls Win 3-1, Boys Lose 3-0 Caption: The Varsity Girls soccer team and the Chapels team going to greet each other after a tough match. [Picture taken by Rafael Meikle] by Maria Luiza Oliveira Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Paca’s varsity girls’ soccer team triumphed over Chapel with a score of 3-1…

Caption: Coach Ratke practices basic drills and passes with his junior varsity athletes in the back court after school. [by Dr. Cristina Meier] by Filipe Cruz As a basketball coach at PACA, Matheus Ratke brings a lot of experience with him when training the student athletes at PACA. His primary role is to coach the…

Caption: Students and Parents gathered on PACA`s soccer field where they competed against each other in the sport of balloon volleyball. [by Cristina Meier] On September 21, PACA Parent Academy and Family Day was hosted at PACA’s campus to celebrate our students, families, staff with some well spent time together and an opportunity to learn…

Caption: Felipe Morales and David Choi help build tacos while Jun Yoshikawa prepares beverages and encourages people to come buy a class dinner. [by Stephen Meier] by Marianne Meikle Providing food during the PACA home games requires a lot of planning and effort beforehand. At PACA, the responsibility of selling food to student athletes and…

Caption: First grade students, in Mrs. Jennifer Schimenes 1A class, learn to make origami. [by Elisa Oliveira] by Manuela Medeiros Speech students at PACA are given many opportunities to practice their public speaking skills both inside and outside of their classroom. On September 18 through 20, the students of this year’s high school speech class…

Caption: The PACA Warriors Faced the Graded Eagles at their home court on Tuesday, September 10. [by Dr. Cristina Meier] by Miguel Ribeiro The September 10 Varsity basketball game was a real roller coaster of emotions for both teams. The cheers for the teams were very special and many points were made. Many people, like…

Caption: Students from high school doing child care after school during Mother’s Tea, this Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. [Photo by: Dr. Cristina Meier] Community service hours are very common in American schools, because it gives each student a chance to participate in volunteer hours for a noble or higher cause. A study (LINK HERE) from…

Caption: Freshman Eric Zhang submits the required paperwork in order to be approved for the Honors Program of the 2024-2025 school year. [by Dr. Cristina Meier] by Liam Schimenes As the first quarter concludes, high school students can begin their honors program. This program has specific GPA requirements for admission: a minimum cumulative GPA of…

Caption: The varsity girls team, taking a picture all together after a tough game. [ by Elisa Oliveira] Investigating how to effectively balance teamwork and individual talent in sports, two factors that are essential to success on the field. by Maria Luiza Oliveira What’s more important for a team to succeed? Unity or individual talent?…

Students watching the September 7th celebrations during Rafael Portella,10th, and Julia Fernandes’s,12th presentation as M.C. ‘s for the event. [by Rafael Meikle] On Friday, September 6th, PACA celebrated the upcoming Brazilian Independence Day with an assembly during the 8th period class. This event was attended by parents, students, and staff. The celebration included elementary presentations…

Caption: This soccer field is part of the initial plans for renovation which will include a parking garage, a track around the soccer field and additional classrooms. [by Dr. Cristina Meier] by Hydeki Yoshikawa PACA is being renovated and with the confirmation of the school board and leadership, the students and parents in the community…

Caption: Felipe Pedrozo, a Warrior Point Guard, makes a free throw attempt, which was one of PACA’s weaknesses in that game. [By Dr. Cristina Meier]By Filipe Cruz PACA Warriors Varsity teams took to the basketball court for their first game of the season at EAC campus on Thursday, September 5. This was also the first…

Caption: The Crew is being planned out by this group of Grade 12 students at PACA (Chloe Harper, Rafael Meikle, Larissa Anderson and Violet Smoak in the back. Sayuky Kaneco and Arthur Silva in the front.) [by Dr. Cristina Meier] by Marianne Meikle A few of the 2025 seniors are planning something new for the…