PCA will be closed on Monday 10/29 and Tuesday 10/30.

PCA will be closed on Monday 10/29 and Tuesday 10/30.

PCA will be closed on Monday 10/29 and Tuesday 10/30.  Stay safe!

Governor Markell Issues Limited State of emergency,

Governor Markell Issues Limited State of emergency,

Mandatory Evacuation Order

to Include Residents in Areas Most at Risk

(Wilmington, DE) - Governor Jack Markell has ordered a mandatory evacuation of coastal communities for Sussex, Kent and New Castle counties, along with a flood-prone area in western Sussex County.

Under the Governor's order, the mandatory evacuation period  for people to leave the designated evacuation areas will begin tonight, Saturday, October 27, at 8 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, October 28.  Due to the increasingly severe weather conditions that are forecast to begin late tomorrow night, Sunday at 8 p.m. should be the end of evacuees' travel period, not the beginning.

To facilitate the mandatory evacuation, a limited state of emergency will begin statewide at 8 p.m. tonight, Saturday, October 27. The state of emergency that will begin tonight does not include any driving restrictions or bans, nor does it require business closures. Those measures, should they become necessary, will be announced as storm progresses and conditions worsen.

"While the predicted track of Hurricane Sandy has shifted a number of times over the last 24 hours, it has become clear that the state will be affected by high winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding, especially along the coastline for a several day period. These factors, along with the potential for power outages, have convinced me that the prudent thing to do is have people leave most of our coastal communities," Gov. Markell said.
Shelters in all three counties will open Sunday at noon for those who need them. Anyone needing the shelters should not evacuate their homes until noon on Sunday.

"Those who come to the shelters need to be aware that the shelters provide is space on a floor and some basic food. There are only cots for the elderly and those with special needs. People who evacuate to one of the shelters should bring sleeping bags, pillows and blankets, as well as books and games or other items to keep themselves and their families occupied," said Jamie Turner, director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

Recommended evacuation routes can be found at http://deldot.gov/information/projects/tmt/evac_map.shtml. Please note that it is recommended that those in Sussex ocean communities south of the Indian River Inlet travel west along major arteries (Routes 26 and 54) to U.S. 113 to leave the area rather than north on Route 1.

Residents who have evacuation questions may contact their respective local emergency operations centers:
§  Sussex EOC - 856-7366 starting Sunday at 8 a.m.
§  Kent EOC - 735-3465, starting Sunday at noon
§  New Castle County EOC - 395-5555 starting Sunday at noon
§  Wilmington EOC - 576-CITY starting Sunday at 9 a.m.

The Delaware Helpline at 1-800-464-HELP (4357) will also activate Sunday at 8 a.m. for hurricane information. The Hurricane Sandy Delaware Information Line is also available at 302-632-7060. Residents are encouraged to check-in on the elderly.

The areas subject to mandatory evacuation, which are based upon recommendations by county emergency directors, are listed below. Attached are maps for New Castle and Kent Counties showing the general area of evacuations, though the list below is more detailed. Also attached is a map generated by Sussex County of possible flooded areas.

Mayor Baker has announced separately an evacuation for flood-prone areas of the City of Wilmington.

Sussex County Delaware Bay Communities:
§  Slaughter Beach
§  Prime Hook Beach
§  Broadkill Beach
§  Lewes Beach, east of the Rehoboth Lewes canal

Sussex County Ocean Coastal Communities:
§ Flood-prone areas within ¾ of a mile of the coast in the following communities -
§  Henlopen Acres
§  Rehoboth Beach
§  Dewey Beach
§  North Bethany
§  Bethany Beach
§  South Bethany
§  Fenwick Island

Sussex County Inland Bay Communities:
§  Areas surrounding the Rehoboth Bay, Indian River and Little Assawoman Bay
§  Flood-prone areas south of Route 24 (John J. Williams Highway) including Angola, Long Neck and Oak Orchard
§  Flood-prone areas along Route 26 (Vines Creek Road and Atlantic Avenue)
§  Flood-prone areas along Route 54 (Lighthouse Road)

Sussex County Western Communities:
§  Flood-prone areas in close proximity to the Nanticoke and Broad Creek Rivers

Kent County Delaware Bay Communities:
§   Woodland Beach
§   Pickering Beach, including any homes east of 799 Pickering Beach Rd.
§   Kitts Hummock Beach, and all addresses above 2123 Kitts Hummock Rd.
§   Bowers Beach, including any homes east of Old Bowers Rd.
§   South Bowers Beach
§   Big Stone Beach
§   Bennetts Pier
§   Port Mahon Rd., any address above 900

New Castle County, City of New Castle:
§  Washington Park Subdivision
§  Dobbinsville
§  From the Delaware River to Fourth Street
§  Penn Valley subdivision
§  Buttonwood subdivision

New Castle County, City of Delaware City:
§  All houses east of Second Street
§  The 100 block of Fifth Street
§  All of Delaware City Mobile Home Park
§  All of Polktown

Other New Castle County Coastal Communities:
§  Town of Port Penn
§  Augustine Beach
§  Bayview Beach
§  Any residences South of Augustine Beach and East of Silver Run Road/Route 9

The state will open seven shelters at 12 noon on Sunday:
 §  William Penn High School
§  Middletown High School
§  Smyrna Middle School
§  Dover High School
§  Milford Middle School
§  Cape Henlopen High School
§  Indian River High School
No decision has been made at this time about state government closure for Monday or Tuesday.

Executive Department
Dover

DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND
MANDATORY EVACUATION OF COASTAL AND LOW-LYING AREAS

WHEREAS, Hurricane Sandy is a Category One hurricane that is expected to remain at or near hurricane strength over the next several days; and
WHEREAS, based upon the most recent forecasts of the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Sandy threatens public safety and has the potential to inflict significant damage and create unusually dangerous conditions in the State of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, regardless of the exact path of the storm, Hurricane Sandy poses multiple dangers to our state and its citizens, including high winds, heavy and sustained rainfall, high tides, coastal flooding, and flooding along streams, rivers, and other waterways; and
WHEREAS, the expected high winds and heavy rainfall may result in significant power outages to be addressed by utility crews; and
WHEREAS, it has been necessary to pre-stage and potentially deploy resources and assets of the Delaware National Guard in anticipation of responding to any threat to public safety; and
WHEREAS, based upon evidence presented to me by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency ("DEMA"), I have found that there is an imminent threat of an emergency in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties.
NOW THEREFORE, I, JACK A. MARKELL, pursuant to Title 20, Chapter 31 of the Delaware Code, do hereby declare a State of Emergency for New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware effective Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. and lasting until further notice.  The nature of the emergency is the imminent threat of flooding, high winds, and other potentially dangerous effects caused by Hurricane Sandy.  Along with such other actions authorized by Title 20, Chapter 31 of the Delaware Code, I hereby order that:
1.                  A mandatory evacuation for all persons located in the areas shown on the attached Exhibit A ("Evacuation Areas") shall begin this evening, Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 8:00 p.m.  Due to the increasingly severe weather conditions that are forecast to begin late tomorrow night, all persons located in the Evacuation Areas shall complete such evacuation no later than Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  All persons within the Evacuation Areas who have the ability to evacuate are urged to do so as soon as possible.

2.                  All persons are advised that they should not enter the Evacuation Areas after 8:00 p.m. today, Saturday, October 27, 2012, unless necessary to support the evacuation.

3.                  I hereby reserve the right to add areas to the Evacuation Areas and otherwise modify the scope of the evacuation without further written order.  The list of designated evacuation areas and shelters shall be maintained by DEMA and posted to the DEMA website.

4.                  Driving is not restricted at this time.  However, residents are advised that driving restrictions may be put into place as conditions warrant.  Effective immediately, state and local officials are directed to remove abandoned vehicles from roads in the State of Delaware at the expense of the vehicle owner.

5.                  All Departments and Agencies of the State of Delaware shall work with county and municipal governments to designate evacuation areas and location of shelters.

6.                  All Departments and Agencies of the State of Delaware shall assist in such response, recovery and sheltering activities as may be required in the areas of New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties affected by the storm system.  Such efforts shall be directed by and in coordination with DEMA.

7.                  The Delaware National Guard shall continue to take such precautionary or responsive actions as shall be directed by the Director of DEMA, in consultation with the Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security.

8.                  The Delaware Department of Transportation and the Delaware State Police, in consultation with DEMA and the Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security, are hereby authorized to order such bridge and road closures as necessary to protect the health and safety of the public.

9.                  DEMA shall activate the State Emergency Operations Plan and cooperate with federal authorities, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency in making application, if necessary for relief and assistance for those towns and communities adversely affected by this emergency, pursuant to the Delaware Emergency Operations Plan and any potentially applicable federal disaster or emergency relief laws, including but not limited to the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

10.              Government entities subject to bidding requirements are exempted from those bidding requirements for the purpose of purchasing materials necessary for responding to this emergency.

11.              I hereby reserve the right to take, or direct state or local authorities to take, without issuance of further written order, any other necessary actions authorized by Title 20, Chapter 31 of the Delaware Code to respond to this emergency.

Approved this 27th day of October, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. ET


EXHIBIT A
EVACUATION AREAS
In accordance with Paragraph 1 of this Order, persons located in the following areas ("Evacuation Areas") are subject to mandatory evacuation beginning on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  All such persons shall be evacuated no later than Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Sussex County
Sussex County Delaware Bay Communities
Slaughter Beach
Prime Hook Beach
Broadkill Beach
Lewes Beach, east of the Rehoboth Lewes canal

Sussex County Ocean Coastal Communities
Areas within ¾ of a mile of the coast in the following communities:
Henlopen Acres
Rehoboth Beach
Dewey Beach
North Bethany
Bethany Beach
South Bethany
Fenwick Island

Sussex County Inland Bay Communities
Areas surrounding the Rehoboth Bay, Indian River and Little Assawoman Bay
Flood-prone areas south of Route 24 (John J. Williams Highway) including Angola, Long Neck and Oak Orchard
Flood-prone areas along Route 26 (Vines Creek Road and Atlantic Avenue)
Flood-prone areas along Route 54 (Lighthouse Road)

Sussex County Western Communities
Flood-prone areas in close proximity to the Nanticoke and Broad Creek Rivers

Kent County
Woodland Beach
Pickering Beach, including any homes east of 799 Pickering Beach Rd.
Kitts Hummock Beach, and all addresses above 2123 Kitts Hummock Rd.
Bowers Beach, including any homes east of Old Bowers Rd.
South Bowers Beach
Big Stone Beach
Bennetts Pier
Port Mahon Rd., any address above 900


New Castle County
New Castle County, City of New Castle:
Washington Park Subdivision
Dobbinsville
From the Delaware River to Fourth Street
Penn Valley subdivision
Buttonwood subdivision

New Castle County, City of Delaware City:
All houses east of Second Street
The 100 block of Fifth Street
All of Delaware City Mobile Home Park
All of Polktown

Other New Castle County Coastal Communities:
Town of Port Penn
Augustine Beach
Bayview Beach
Any residences South of Augustine Beach and East of Silver Run Road/Route 9

PCA will be closed on Monday 10/29 and Tuesday 10/30.

PCA will be closed on Monday 10/29 and Tuesday 10/30.  Stay safe!

Monday, October 29, 2012

Today is Monday, October 29, 2012 and it will be a F2 day for specials!!

Breakfast/Lunch:

Sunrise: Cream of Wheat, Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries & Assorted Fruit- $1.35

Cafe Feature: Lasagna Roll-Ups, Garlic Bread, Side Salad, Celery Sticks & Assorted Fruit- $2.40

Grab & Go Sandwich: Chicken Ceasar Wrap- $1.50

Band:

(Beginning) Brass will meet in the band room @ 8:30

FLEX will meet in the band room @ 8:55

(Beginning) Clarinet 1 will meet in the band room @ 9:20

(Concert) Brass will meet in the band room @ 1:35

(Beginning) Clarinet 2 will meet in the band room @ 2:00

(Concert) Clarinets 1 will meet in the band room @ 2:20

PCA Sports:

PCA Sports… Cross Country has a “Home” tri-meet on Monday, October 29, 2012 against St. Anne’s and Seaford Middle @ 4:00pm. Volleyball has a “Home” game on Monday, October 29, 20102 against Chipman Middle @ 4:00pm. Football’s last game is “Away” on Thursday, November 1, 2012 against Caravel Academy @ 6:30pm.

Powder Puff Football:

Powder Puff Football game has been rescheduled for Friday, November 2, 2012 from 3:30-5:00pm.

High School Night:

Attention 8^th grade Students…PCA’s High School Night is on Monday, October 29, 2012 from 5-7pm in the Auditorium. This is an informational open house of different High Schools.

St. Thomas More’s Open House:

Attention 8^th grade Students…“Perspective students and their parents are invited to join faculty, staff, and students for St. Thomas More Academy H.S.’s Open House this Sunday, October 28^th from 11:00 am to 2:00pm. School tours and information on academic, scholarships, financial aid, sports, and extracurricular activities will be available.”

St. Georges Technical Open House:

Attention 8^th grade Students…St. Georges Technical High School’s Open House is on Sunday, November 4, 2012.

Items For Sale:

Magnetic Paw Prints- Lg. ($5.00), PCA picture frames ($3.00), Butterflies ($2.00), and Pink Ribbons ($1.00) are on sale in the office while supplies last.

Picture Make-Ups:

Attentions Students and Staff… Picture make-ups will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 starting @ 11:15am in the Auditorium.

Candy grams:

Attention Upper School Students…Candy Grams are available to purchase now through Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Cost is $1.00 each and helps fund the upper school gathering. They can be purchased every morning and during lunch from one of the student council members.

Halloween Parade:

Attention Student… The Halloween Parade is on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 @ 2:15pm in the Inner Circle of all three buildings.

PCA School Closings and Delays:

Radio:
WDSD FM (92.9)
WSTW FM (93.7)-Go to website and sign up to get text alerts (click On-Air and go to StormWatch)
WDOV AM (1410)
WDEL AM (1150)

Television:
WBOC Channel 2- Salisbury
WCAU Channel 10- Philadelphia

Web:
http://schoolclosings.delaware.gov

Friday, October 26, 2012

Today is Friday, October 26, 2012 and it will be a E1 day for specials!!

Breakfast/Lunch:

Sunrise: Cream of Wheat, Breakfast Pizza, Home Fries & Assorted Fruit- $1.35

Cafe Feature: Cheesesteak, Green Peppers, Onions & Assorted Fruit- $2.40

Grab & Go Sandwich: Santé Fe Salad- $1.50

Band:

(Beginning) Flute 1 will meet in the band room @ 8:30

(Beginning) Flute 2 will meet in the band room @ 8:55

(Concert) Altos 1 will meet in the band room @ 1:35

(Concert) Altos 2 will meet in the band room @ 2:20

PCA Sports:

PCA Sports… Cross Country has a “Home” tri-meet on Monday, October 29, 2012 against St. Anne’s and Seaford Middle @ 4:00pm. Volleyball has a “Home” game on Monday, October 29, 20102 against Chipman Middle @ 4:00pm. Football’s last game is “Away” on Thursday, November 1, 2012 against Caravel Academy @ 6:30pm.

Yearbook Meeting:

The first yearbook meeting is today, October 26 until 5pm.

If you are on the list for yearbook (on the front doors of core building) you MUST attend this meeting.

Please see Mrs. Moore before noon on Friday if there is a conflict.

High School Night:

Attention 8^th grade Students…PCA’s High School Night is on Monday, October 29, 2012 from 5-7pm in the Auditorium. This is an informational open house of different High Schools.

St. Thomas More’s Open House:

Attention 8^th grade Students…“Perspective students and their parents are invited to join faculty, staff, and students for St. Thomas More Academy H.S.’s Open House this Sunday, October 28^th from 11:00 am to 2:00pm. School tours and information on academic, scholarships, financial aid, sports, and extracurricular activities will be available.”

St. Georges Technical Open House:

Attention 8^th grade Students…St. Georges Technical High School’s Open House is on Sunday, November 4, 2012.

Book Fair:

Attention Students and Staff… The Fall Book Fair is open in the Auditorium until Friday, October 22, 2012 from 8:15am-3:30pm.

Items For Sale:

Magnetic Paw Prints- Lg. ($5.00), PCA picture frames ($3.00), Butterflies ($2.00), and Pink Ribbons ($1.00) are on sale in the office while supplies last.

Picture Make-Ups:

Attentions Students and Staff… Picture make-ups will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 starting @ 11:15am in the Auditorium.

Lost and Found:

Attention Students… Please make sure you check the lost and found boxes located in all three buildings for missing items!!

Jeans day:

Attention Students and Staff…Jeans day is today, October 26, 2012 with any Halloween, black, or orange shirt (no blood, guts, or weapons on the shirt). Cost is $3.00 to participate.

Dance

Attention Students 5^th through 8th grade… The Halloween dance is today, October 26, 2012 from 6:00-9:00pm sharp in the Cafe. Cost is $5.00 and $4.00 if you wear a costume.

Candy grams:

Attention Upper School Students…Candy Grams are available to purchase now through Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Cost is $1.00 each and helps fund the upper school gathering. They can be purchased every morning and during lunch from one of the student council members.

Halloween Parade:

Attention Student… The Halloween Parade is on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 @ 2:15pm in the Inner Circle of all three buildings.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Today is Thursday, October 25, 2012 and it will be a D5 day for specials!!

Breakfast/Lunch:

Sunrise: Oatmeal, Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries & Assorted Fruit- $1.35

Cafe Feature: Grilled Cheese, Broccoli, Tomato Soup, Wax Beans & Assorted Fruit- $2.40

Grab & Go Sandwich: TBLT Sandwich- $1.50

Lunchable: Chef Salad- $2.25

Band:

(Beginning) Percussion 2 will meet in the band room @ 8:30

FLEX will meet in the band room @ 8:55

(Concert) Percussion 2 will meet in the band room @ 9:20

(Concert) Percussion 3 will meet in the band room @ 1:35

(Beginning) Percussion 1 will meet in the band room @ 2:20

PCA Sports:

PCA Sports… Football has an “Away” game on Thursday, October 25, 2012 against Tower Hill.

Yearbook Meeting:

The first yearbook meeting is on Friday, October 26 until 5pm.

If you are on the list for yearbook (on the front doors of core building) you MUST attend this meeting.

Please see Mrs. Moore before noon on Friday if there is a conflict.

St. Thomas More’s Open House:

“Perspective students and their parents are invited to join faculty, staff, and students for St. Thomas More Academy H.S.’s Open House this Sunday, October 28^th from 11:00 am to 2:00pm. School tours and information on academic, scholarships, financial aid, sports, and extracurricular activities will be available.”

Book Fair:

Attention Students and Staff… The Fall Book Fair is open in the Auditorium until Friday, October 22, 2012 from 8:15am-3:30pm.

Items For Sale:

PCA picture frames ($3.00), Butterflies ($2.00), and Pink Ribbons ($1.00) are on sale in the office while supplies last.

Picture Make-Ups:

Attentions Students and Staff… Picture make-ups will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 starting @ 11:15am in the Auditorium.

Lost and Found:

Attention Students… Please make sure you check the lost and found boxes located in all three buildings for missing items!!

Jeans day:

Attention Students and Staff…Jeans day is Friday, October 26, 2012 with any Halloween, black, or orange shirt (no blood, guts, or weapons on the shirt). Cost is $3.00 to participate.

Dance

Attention Students 5^th through 8th grade… The Halloween dance is Friday, October 26, 2012 from 6:00-9:00pm sharp in the Cafe. Cost is $5.00 and $4.00 if you bring a chaperone.

Candy grams:

Attention Upper School Students…Candy Grams are available to purchase now through Thursday, November 1, 2012. Cost is $1.00 each and helps fund the upper school gathering. They can be purchased every morning and during lunch from one of the student council members.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Today is Wednesday, October 24, 2012 and it will be a C4 day for specials!!

Breakfast/Lunch:

Sunrise: Cream of Wheat, Boiled Egg, Wheat Toast w/Butter & Assorted Fruit- $1.35

Cafe Feature: Chicken Strips, Harvard Beets, Lima Beans, Celery Sticks & Assorted Fruit- $2.40

Grab & Go Sandwich: Ham Salad Sandwich- $1.50

Band:

(Beginning) Percussion 2 will meet in the band room @ 8:30

FLEX will meet in the band room @ 8:55

(Concert) Percussion 2 will meet in the band room @ 9:20

(Concert) Percussion 3 will meet in the band room @ 1:35

(Beginning) Percussion 1 will meet in the band room @ 2:20

PCA Sports:

PCA Sports… Cross Country has an “Away” meet today, October 24, 2012 against Fifer Middle @ 4:00pm. Football has an “Away” game on Thursday, October 25, 2012 against Tower Hill.

Book Fair:

Attention Students and Staff… The Fall Book Fair is open in the Auditorium until Friday, October 22, 2012 from 8:15am-3:30pm.

Pink Ribbons:

Attention Student and Staff… Pink Ribbons are on sale in the office for $1.00. All proceeds go to Susan B. Komen Foundation.

Butterflies:

Attention Students and Staff… Butterflies are on sale in the office for $2.00.

Picture Make-Ups:

Attentions Students and Staff… Picture make-ups will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 starting @ 11:15am in the Auditorium.

PCA Picture Frames:

PCA picture frames are on sale in the office for $3.00, while supplies last!!

Lost and Found:

Attention Students… Please make sure you check the lost and found boxes located in all three buildings for missing items!!

Jeans day:

Attention Students and Staff…Jeans day is Friday, October 26, 2012 with any Halloween, black, or orange shirt (no blood, guts, or weapons on the shirt). Cost is $3.00 to participate.

Dance

Attention Students 5^th through 8th grade… The Halloween dance is Friday, October 26, 2012 from 6:00-9:00pm sharp in the Cafe. Cost is $5.00 and $4.00 if you bring a chaperone.

Candy grams:

Attention Upper School Students…Candy Grams are available to purchase now through Thursday October 25th. Cost is $1.00 each and helps fund the upper school gathering. They can be purchased every morning and during lunch from one of the student council members.