Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Preschool • Elementary School • Middle School

Math • Visual Arts • Science • English • Physical Education • Mandarin Chinese • History • Spanish • Community Service • Geography • Performing Arts

Don’t miss the Panama City Renaissance School Open House on Tuesday, February 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and the Explore the School Day on Thursday, February 4 from 9:00 am to noon. Come learn about the nationally recognized program; fun, nurturing learning environment; top curricula; outstanding teachers; daily Mandarin Chinese and Spanish instruction; small classes and physical education, arts and community service activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in classes, tour the campus, ask questions and visit with parents, teachers and administrative staff. For more information call 215-8712.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Preschool • Elementary School • Middle School
The Panama City Renaissance School is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, February 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and an Explore the School Day on Thursday, February 4 from 9:00 am to noon. Come learn about the nationally recognized program; fun, nurturing learning environment; top curricula; outstanding teachers; daily foreign language instruction and physical education, arts and community service activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to tour the campus, participate in classes, ask questions and visit with parents, teachers and administrative staff. For more information call 215-8712.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Over the past several weeks, the PCRS Art and Community Service classes made beautiful gift boxes for the women living in the Women’s Shelter at the Panama City Mission. Many of these women are single mothers who have no other family and will likely go without gifts this holiday season. This past Thursday, students filled those boxes with gifts donated by the PCRS parents. The boxes were filled with slippers, gloves, socks, fingernail polish, lotion, perfume, lip gloss/ chap stick, makeup, jewelry, bath and toiletry items.  Ms. Estes took the boxes to the MIssion on Friday. Thanks to everyone who participated in this wonderful project.

Outside the Box – Kate Estes

On Thursday, the Panama City Renaissance School prepared and donated 155 sack lunches to the Panama City Rescue Mission.  The Mission feeds more than 150 men, women and children each day. The PCRS parents donated all of the food, which included 20 loaves of bread, 10 large packs of sandwich meat, 200 apples and bananas, 200 bags of chips and other snacks, 10 large packs of cookies, and a box full of other food items.  Several of the moms and students made 155 sandwiches, and the students in the After School Enrichment Program packed all of the lunches.  The kids set up an assembly-line, where each child would take a bag and put an item from each of 5 boxes inside.  They finished packing the lunches in 45 minutes!  The students were amazed to learn that there are people in our community who do not have enough food to eat.  They were excited to be helping to feed hungry people and were so generous.  One student stated that he thought everyone in Panama City who has extra food should give to the Mission.

If you’ve never seen 155 sack lunches (I know I hadn’t), they filled up 8 large boxes!  The Mission residents and staff were so gracious and grateful.  I had so many people come by to thank the school and shake my hand.  It was a wonderful experience for all involved.  The Mission is looking forward to partnering with PCRS for another community service project in the future.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

For the past several weeks students at the Panama City Renaissance School have been working on bowls for the Chautauqua Learn and Serve Charter School Empty Bowl project. During the first session the children made bowls. Then the bowls were fired. This past week the children painted the bowls. After the bowls are fired for the second time the bowls will go to Chautauqua Charter School for their annual fundraising event to support disabled people in the Panama City area. So not only did the kids have a wonderful time making pottery, but they also learned about the importance of giving back to their community. Great work kids!

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On Saturday, the Panama City Renaissance School held a free community event to celebrate Presidents’ Day.  The event included a parade, flag and revolutionary war display, and craft projects for the kids. In addition, Darrell Hertz dressed as General George Washington and told the children about the founding of the country. Masks of the presidents and Abraham Lincoln finger puppets were big hits with the young children. A special thank you to all the PCRS volunteers who helped make the event a success.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington 

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Monday, June 30, at 2:00 pm the Lynn Haven Library and the Panama City Renaissance School will teach area elementary school children about China. During the hour long program children will learn about the Chinese culture and language. The event will include a story about China, a special singing presentation by the PCRS kids, a dance, a craft, and a fun lesson on the country. If you haven’t already been to the library this summer, this is a great excuse to go. The library is located at 901 Ohio Street in downtown Lynn Haven. If you have questions, call the youth services librarian on 265-2781. Other programs this summer include: Australia (July 7) and North America (July 14). Hope to see you there!