Providence Academy

In This Issue:
Headmaster’s Notes

All School News
     2008-09 Scripture Study with Dr. Stevenson
     All Strings Concert
     Fall Flu Clinic
     Love & Logic News for 2008-09
     PA Summer Camps
     Parenting Education Opportunity

Middle/Upper School News
     Coffee House Concert
     France Trip, 2009
     Spain Trip Meetings
     Special Invitation from the Vocation Office at the Archdiocese
     Upper School Fine Arts Banquet

Lower School News
     1st and 2nd Grade Spring Show
     Lower School Choir Reminder

Providence In The News
     A Mind for Math Equals a Win at Local Math Counts Competition
     Semi-Annual Blood Drive A Success At Providence Academy

Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)

Athletics Update

Headmaster’s Notes
Todd R. Flanders

Gala RSVPs are really rolling in, but we still have a table for you! Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of great fun, great food, and a fantastic celebration of the Providence community. Auction programs will be sent home next week, but here’s a hint: the shiny red BMW on the front walkway is looking for a nice home!

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This week faculty look forward to meeting with parents to talk about the progress of our students. Middle and Upper School conferences are scheduled for Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Gym A.

Pre-Kindergarten conferences will be held Thursday and Friday. Parents are reminded that there will be no class for Pre-Kindergarten students on either of those days.

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All are invited to be entertained this Friday night as the Class of 2008 proudly presents High School Musical! There is no charge for tickets, but donations are appreciated. The curtain rises at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room.

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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 Acts of the Apostles and the book of Romans. The study will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:45 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 will come out soon and will also be available at school. Completed forms may be returned 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
Save the date of Monday, May 19^th, for the All Strings Concert. The program will be held in the Gallery, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Fall Flu Clinic
New for the 2008-09 school year, Providence Academy will host a flu clinic for students and families in the fall. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 29^th, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Watch for more information in September.

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
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.

Lions Junior Golf Camp Note: Limited openings remain. The camp is open to students ages 7-12. Contact Coach Seiffert at michael.seiffert@providenceacademy.org or (763) 258-2552 if you have an interest.

Parenting Education Opportunity
This Friday, April 18^th, Mr. Ferdinandt will present “Reflections on Contemporary Brain Research and Raising Children.” Please plan to join us from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall for this highly informative talk.

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Middle/Upper School News
Coffee House Concert
Next Friday, April 25^th, Upper School students will showcase their spectacular talent at the Coffee House Concert. All are welcome to attend this wonderful evening performance, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Studio.

France Trip, 2009
Providence Academy’s French teachers, Madame Stachour and Madame Woodbury, have planned a trip to France for June of 2009. The trip is for Upper School students who will have completed level III French by the end of the 2008-09 school year. The deadline for signing up for the trip is this Friday, April 18^th. For answers to all of your questions and to sign up for this exciting tour of Southwest France, visit http://www.eftours.com/Student/Default.aspx. Once you are on the site, go to the “Get started” button then “Check out your teacher’s tour.” Input tour number 505444. Voilà!

Spain Trip Meetings
Students and parents are requested to attend the upcoming Spain trip meetings on Mondays, April 28^th and June 2^nd. Both meetings will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. Please contact Mrs. Joey Lahr with questions, or for more information, at joey.lahr@providenceacademy.org or (763) 258-2540.

Special Invitation from the Vocation Office at the Archdiocese
Upper School Boys: It takes courage to follow Jesus. Dedication. Leadership. Vocation. If you’ve got what it takes, come to Team Vianney at St. John Vianney College Seminary on the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul) campus. The next meeting will be held from 5:40 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1^st. Come for pizza, hear a short, dynamic talk on our Catholic faith, and participate in an energetic Mass with College seminarians and university students. For more information, contact the SJV office at (651) 962-6825 or sjv@stthomas.edu, or call Fr. John Klockeman at (651) 962-6832.

Upper School Girls: Learn and reflect on the dignity of women and the vocation in the Church and in the world, according to Pope John Paul II’s teaching on Mary as model for all women. Come to Theotokos (meaning “Mother of God”), a program run by the vocation office of the archdiocese. Meet with college women for refreshments, prayer, a talk, and end with Mass at 7:00 p.m. at the UST Chapel. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1^st at 5:40 p.m. at St. John Vianney Seminary on the University of St. Thomas campus. For more information, contact the Vocation Office at (651) 962-6890 or sspitman@stthomas.edu.

Upper School Fine Arts Banquet
The Fine Arts Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 29^th, at 6:00 p.m. All Upper School Fine Arts students are invited to attend the potluck dinner where letters and other achievement awards will be presented. We would love to see you all there! If you are in need of a sign-up form, please visit Miss Peterson’s website.

Providence In The News
A Mind for Math Equals a Win at Local Math Counts Competition
PLYMOUTH, MN (April 8, 2008)
Scott Stankey, a Providence Academy sixth grade student, placed seventh overall in individual competition at the City of the Lakes Chapter Math Counts Tournament. (Click here to view the press release in its entirety.)

Semi-Annual Blood Drive A Success At Providence Academy PLYMOUTH, MN (April 8, 2008)
The Memorial Blood Center recently hosted their spring blood drive at Providence Academy. Fifteen new donors joined many regulars in giving blood. The next drive is scheduled for Monday, November 3rd from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Click here to view the press release in its entirety.)

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Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)
Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers are needed to help with preparations for our annual Spring Gala. If you are available to help set up for the event, on Friday, April 25th (afternoon and evening) or Saturday, April 26th (day of event), please contact Kelly Bellini at (952) 237-0834 or kelly@grseppala.com.

Faculty Treats Request - From Allison Adducci
Please help me in showing our wonderfully talented and dedicated staff how much we appreciate all that they do. I would like help in providing a treat at each faculty meeting. It could be a baked good, chips and dip or a veggie tray—let your imagination run wild! Most meetings occur on Mondays and Wednesdays. Just have the treat to the main office by 3:30 on the day of your choice. To pick a day, please contact Allison Adducci at (763) 509-0160 or adducci@mac.com.

College Counselor's Corner
Second Annual Providence Academy College Day: Update
We currently have 97 colleges planning to attend our Second Annual College Day on April 23^rd. All students in Grades 9-12 will attend the College Fair portion of the program (from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Gym A. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their student(s).

For the updated list of attending colleges, please log on to Naviance/Family Connection, our college counseling web program, by following these instructions:

1. Go to: http://connection.naviance.com/providenceacad
2. Use the ‘Guest Entrance’ by typing the word ‘lions’ (no quotes) as the password.
3. Once logged in, under the left menu ‘About College’, click on ‘Visit Schedule’ to access the list of colleges attending the College Fair on April 23rd. Check back for updates!

In addition to the information provided below, Mrs. Hogan will distribute a class-appropriate handout to Upper School students with detailed information on successfully utilizing the Providence Academy College Day in their college search.

General College Fair Information

What Exactly IS a College Fair?
College admission (and alumni) representatives participate in college fairs to promote their schools’ opportunities and to pre-screen prospective students for their respective institutions. College fairs range from small, high school or community-based events to large regional expositions held at major convention centers. Most college fairs consist of booths or tables manned by recruiters or other representatives from each college or university.

Sample Questions for Student Exploration Before Attending a College Fair:

Before you attend the fair, make sure you have the following supplies: a small notebook with your list of colleges and questions you want to ask, a pen, and a spacious backpack to hold all of the college information you will be collecting.

Recognize that you will have a limited amount of time with college representatives. Make your few minutes with each person valuable by asking open-ended, specific questions. Write up a short list of questions ahead of time, and, to compare several schools, ask the same questions at each table.

Students with parents planning to attend the college fair should devise a strategic plan ahead of time. You may decide to split up—perhaps a parent can gather information from a few schools in which you have less interest so you can visit with other colleges. Another option is staying together for part or all of time. Finally, be adventurous! Do not just focus on “name” schools. You may find that a school you have never heard of offers the exact major, program, etc., that you're seeking.

Headmaster’s Notes
Todd R. Flanders

All are invited to be entertained this Friday night as the Class of 2008 proudly presents High School Musical! There is no charge for tickets, but donations are appreciated. The curtain rises at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room.

Return to Top

All Strings Concert
Save the date of Monday, May 19^th, for the All Strings Concert. The program will be held in the Gallery, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Fall Flu Clinic
New for the 2008-09 school year, Providence Academy will host a flu clinic for students and families in the fall. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 29^th, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Watch for more information in September.

Love & Logic News for 2008-09

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
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.

Lions Junior Golf Camp Note: Limited openings remain. The camp is open to students ages 7-12. Contact Coach Seiffert at michael.seiffert@providenceacademy.org or (763) 258-2552 if you have an interest.

Parenting Education Opportunity
This Friday, April 18^th, Mr. Ferdinandt will present “Reflections on Contemporary Brain Research and Raising Children.” Please plan to join us from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall for this highly informative talk.

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Middle/Upper School News
Coffee House Concert
Next Friday, April 25^th, Upper School students will showcase their spectacular talent at the Coffee House Concert. All are welcome to attend this wonderful evening performance, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Studio.

General College Fair Information

Sample Questions for Student Exploration Before Attending a College Fair:

Headmaster’s Notes Todd R. Flanders

All are invited to be entertained this Friday night as the Class of 2008 proudly presents High School Musical! There is no charge for tickets, but donations are appreciated. The curtain rises at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room.

Return to Top

All Strings Concert Save the date of Monday, May 19th, for the All Strings Concert. The program will be held in the Gallery, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Fall Flu Clinic New for the 2008-09 school year, Providence Academy will host a flu clinic for students and families in the fall. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 29th, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Watch for more information in September.

Love & Logic News for 2008-09

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 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.

Lions Junior Golf Camp Note: Limited openings remain. The camp is open to students ages 7-12. Contact Coach Seiffert at michael.seiffert@providenceacademy.org or (763) 258-2552 if you have an interest.

Parenting Education Opportunity This Friday, April 18th, Mr. Ferdinandt will present “Reflections on Contemporary Brain Research and Raising Children.” Please plan to join us from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall for this highly informative talk.

Return to Top

Middle/Upper School News Coffee House Concert Next Friday, April 25th, Upper School students will showcase their spectacular talent at the Coffee House Concert. All are welcome to attend this wonderful evening performance, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Studio.

General College Fair Information

Sample Questions for Student Exploration Before Attending a College Fair:

Headmaster’s Notes
Todd R. Flanders

All Strings Concert
Save the date of Monday, May 19^th, for the All Strings Concert. The program will be held in the Gallery, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Fall Flu Clinic
New for the 2008-09 school year, Providence Academy will host a flu clinic for students and families in the fall. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 29^th, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Watch for more information in September.

PA Summer Camps
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.

Parenting Education Opportunity
This Friday, April 18^th, Mr. Ferdinandt will present “Reflections on Contemporary Brain Research and Raising Children.” Please plan to join us from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall for this highly informative talk.

Middle/Upper School News
Coffee House Concert
Next Friday, April 25^th, Upper School students will showcase their spectacular talent at the Coffee House Concert. All are welcome to attend this wonderful evening performance, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Studio.