Providence Academy

Many happenings at PA to announce this week…

Plymouth’s Noodles & Company will donate a percentage of sales, tonight and tomorrow night (4:00 to 8:00 p.m.), to Providence Academy. A nice opportunity for carbo-loading the family, while benefiting PA as well!

Noodles is located at 3425 Vicksburg Lane at Highway 55.

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We are working to conclude the process of gathering opinions from families with the annual Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) satisfaction survey. Providence Academy undertakes the survey as part of the ISACS accreditation process, with the desire to let every voice be heard. If you have not already done so, please return your survey promptly.

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Even though spring has just sprung, it is time to look ahead to fall sports. Registration takes place this week, today through May 9^th. Fall sports packets went home last week in the May edition of Lions’ Pride and are also available in all administrative offices. We are pleased to offer Girls Swimming, Football, Girls Tennis, and Boys/Girls Cross Country for students in 7^th-12^th Grade, and Volleyball and Boys/Girls Soccer for 5^th-12^th Grade. Sign-ups close on Friday.

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The Upper School spring production of The Little Prince closes out the week on Friday and Saturday, May 9^th and 10^th. Everyone is invited to attend this wonderful performance which is appropriate for all ages. The curtain rises at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Tickets are $5 for PA students ($10 for parents). See you there!

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The Junior/Senior Prom, held this past Saturday at the Semple mansion, brought this comment from a mansion staffer: “I can’t believe how clean these students have left the place!” A Minneapolis policeman on duty said, “I’ve never seen a group of students as decorous and well behaved as this. My only job tonight is to make sure that these kids are safe from others.”

We are not surprised by comments like these. But we are proud of our kids!

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All School News
2008-09 Scripture Study with Dr. Stevenson
Do you want to grow in your faith with other Providence moms? Then register now for Bible Study at Providence for the 2008-09 school year. We will study The Acts of the Apostles and The Letter of Paul to the Romans. The study will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. from September through April. The first hour will be spent in small group discussion, followed by a lecture by our beloved Dr. Stevenson. The cost for the study will be $45.

Registration forms are now available electronically on the PAPA website and in the Administration Office. Please submit completed forms and payment to the Administration Office. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail:

This promises to be a rich and rewarding study, so we hope you will consider joining us. It is a great way to grow in your faith while getting to know other Providence Academy moms and strengthen our sense of community.

All Strings Concert
All are welcome to attend the All Strings Concert on Monday, May 19^th. The program will be held in the Gallery, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Love & Logic News for 2008-09
The upcoming school year will provide parents with a number of opportunities to join parenting discussion groups, based on the Love & Logic series by Foster and Cline. These books have been applauded for providing “important concepts and practical solutions to help children become emotionally, socially and morally healthy.”

Sessions geared toward parents of adolescents and teens will be again be offered. Also, in response to several requests, two new groups will be added in 2008-09: evening discussions and a discussion group for parents of college students.

Registration will take place in the fall. Questions about Love & Logic may be directed to Mrs. Lynne Frederickson at lynnefrederickson@yahoo.com.

PA Summer Camps Notes
Providence offers a great variety of summer academic, athletic and fine arts camps. This is a reminder to check out the offerings on Mrs. Spears’ website and sign up as soon as possible. In many cases, space is limited and is filling up quickly.

PA Lions Volleyball Note: Registration forms are now available on Mrs. Carron’s website.

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Middle/Upper School News
8^th Grade Transition Banquet
The 8^th Grade transition banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 21^st. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Room.

Spain Trip Meeting
Students and parents are requested to attend the trip meeting on Monday, June 2^nd from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. This will be the last meeting before participants depart for Spain on June 11^th. Please contact Mrs. Joey Lahr with questions at joey.lahr@providenceacademy.org or (763) 258-2540.

Upper School Exam Schedule
Semester II Senior Exams: Lecture Hall
Wednesday, May 21^st: History (8:45-10:15 a.m.) and World Language (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Thursday, May 22^nd: Science (8:45-10:15 a.m.) and English (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Semester II 9^th-11^th Grade Exams: Gym A
Tuesday, June 3^rd: History (8:45-10:15 a.m.) and World Language (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 4^th: Science (8:45-10:15 a.m.) and English (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Thursday, June 5^th: Religion (8:45-10:15 a.m.) and Math (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

“Welcome to the Upper School” Dance
All 8^th-10^th Graders are invited to attend the “Welcome to the Upper School” dance on Saturday, May 17^th, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Semi-formal attire is required (no jeans).

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Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)
First Annual PA Fall Fun Fair
PAPA is excited to announce our PA Fall Fun Fair! This first-ever Lower School event will take place on Saturday, October 11^th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We are looking forward to a great time for Lower School students and their families. Activities will include games and prizes, a cake walk, face-painting, bouncy rooms, hay rides, concessions, and other fabulous carnival activities! So please mark your calendars and plan to be at this festive event!

More details will follow in coming months. If you are interested in being involved in the Fun Fair as a volunteer (and trust us, every part of this event is FUN, including volunteering) please contact any one of us on the Fall Fun Fair Steering Committee:

Lizz Kahnke: (763) 473-0568
Lisa Jensen: (952) 949-2844
Carol Wexler: (763) 509-0549
Mary Beth Geelan: (763) 479-7179

We’ve had a great time planning this event so far and look forward to working with lots of talented Providence volunteers to make this a new, happy tradition for our school. Please join us!

Last PAPA Meeting of the Year
The last PAPA meeting of the year, including parent appreciation coffee and donuts, will be held on Thursday, May 29^th, at 8:30 a.m. in the Great Room. There will be a Gala recap as well as new information on events coming up next school year. All Providence parents are invited and encouraged to attend. See you there!

College Counselor's Corner
AP Exams
Upper School students who have previously registered for AP Exams will be taking their exams this week and next. The schedule of exams, location, time, and other details are included in daily announcements, and were given to each AP examinee during the pre-administration sessions last week. Any students absent for AP exams will not be able to re-test and will be assessed the $13 unused exam fee.

Headmaster’s Notes
Todd R. Flanders

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PA Summer Camps Notes
Providence offers a great variety of summer academic, athletic and fine arts camps. This is a reminder to check out the offerings on Mrs. Spears’ website and sign up as soon as possible. In many cases, space is limited and is filling up quickly.

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Middle/Upper School News
8^th Grade Transition Banquet
The 8^th Grade transition banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 21^st. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Room.

“Welcome to the Upper School” Dance
All 8^th-10^th Graders are invited to attend the “Welcome to the Upper School” dance on Saturday, May 17^th, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Semi-formal attire is required (no jeans).

Juniors

College Entrance Testing – Final ACT & SAT Testing Opportunities until Fall!

College Counseling Meetings and In-Class Seminars

Headmaster’s Notes Todd R. Flanders

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PA Summer Camps Notes Providence offers a great variety of summer academic, athletic and fine arts camps. This is a reminder to check out the offerings on Mrs. Spears’ website and sign up as soon as possible. In many cases, space is limited and is filling up quickly.

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Middle/Upper School News 8th Grade Transition Banquet The 8th Grade transition banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 21st. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Room.

“Welcome to the Upper School” Dance All 8th-10th Graders are invited to attend the “Welcome to the Upper School” dance on Saturday, May 17th, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Semi-formal attire is required (no jeans).

Juniors

College Entrance Testing – Final ACT & SAT Testing Opportunities until Fall!

College Counseling Meetings and In-Class Seminars

Headmaster’s Notes
Todd R. Flanders

PA Summer Camps Notes
Providence offers a great variety of summer academic, athletic and fine arts camps. This is a reminder to check out the offerings on Mrs. Spears’ website and sign up as soon as possible. In many cases, space is limited and is filling up quickly.

Middle/Upper School News
8^th Grade Transition Banquet
The 8^th Grade transition banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 21^st. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Room.

“Welcome to the Upper School” Dance
All 8^th-10^th Graders are invited to attend the “Welcome to the Upper School” dance on Saturday, May 17^th, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Semi-formal attire is required (no jeans).