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
     State Solo and Ensemble Contest
     Support PA in a Delicious Spring Fund Raiser at Noodles
     Your Opinion Counts! Complete the ISACS Survey by May 5th

Middle/Upper School News
     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
     Stone Soup - A Rock Opera

Providence In The News
     Providence Academy Hosts Second Annual College Fair

Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)

Athletics Update

Headmaster’s Notes
Todd R. Flanders

This week brings some favorite events at PA, including “An Evening Under the Stars” this weekend! Final Gala seating arrangements are in process, so if you haven’t already, please return your RSVP promptly. I look forward to seeing you at the celebration on Saturday night!

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On Wednesday, representatives from over 100 colleges will join our Second Annual Providence Academy College Day. This year, 29 new names are scheduled to visit including, Ave Maria University, Carleton College, DePauw University, Washington University – St. Louis, Princeton University, US Military Academy at West Point, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Villanova University, Northwestern University, and Harvard University.

College guests will take a tour of Providence, listen to a presentation by student leaders, and enjoy a special luncheon. All students in Grades 9 through 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 students. Please refer to the College Counselor’s Corner section of this E-Bulletin for all of the details.

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All are welcome to attend the Upper School Coffee House on Friday! The event promises to be a terrific showcase of Upper School talent. There will be art displays, singing and instruments, a rock band performance, and a little of the unexpected! The fun and entertainment begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Studio.

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And speaking of Upper School talent, congratulations to the Class of 2008 on their fantastic musical production last Friday night! A great time was had by all and proceeds from the evening will be donated to Caring and Sharing Hands.

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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 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
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 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.

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.

State Solo and Ensemble Contest
Band, Choir, and String students who received superior awards at the local level will go onto compete in the state competition at Bethel College on Saturday, May 3^rd. Good Luck!

Support PA in a Delicious Spring Fund Raiser at Noodles

Join your friends and bring your family for a delicious Noodles dinner, without the hassle of cooking. On May 5^th and 6^th, Providence Academy will receive a percent of each night’s sales.

Noodles is located at 3425 Vicksburg Lane at Highway 55. This is the only Noodles restaurant that is participating in the fund raiser.

Pick a Date: May 5^th for Middle and Upper School families and May 6^th for Lower School families. Just find a date that works with your schedule and eat heartily!

To Go: Call (763) 559-4336 or fax (763) 559-4676 and create an order to go. In a rush? Avoid waiting and call ahead.

Your Opinion Counts! Complete the ISACS Survey by May 5^thProvidence Academy is in the process of gathering opinions from its constituency with the annual Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) satisfaction survey. It is our goal to let every voice be heard! The survey will be administered both at school functions and by mail to make it easy for all to complete.

Providence undertakes the survey as part of the ISACS accreditation process. The results of the survey are very important for renewal of our accreditation, the Academy’s self analysis, and other long-term planning.

Our Board of Directors, faculty, administrative staff, parents, students and alumni are all asked to complete a survey. To be more accurate in responses, we are asking parents to fill out one survey per child attending Providence Academy. This will enable parents with children in different grades to reflect varying opinions on survey topics.

The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. Blue or black ink can be used to fill out the answer form. All surveys should be mailed or returned to the Administrative Office by May 5^th. If, for some reason, you do not receive a survey in the next two weeks, please call Mrs. Julie Kennedy at (763) 258-2506.

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Middle/Upper School News
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
Providence Academy Hosts Second Annual College Fair
PLYMOUTH, MN (April 17, 2008)
Providence Academy will host its second annual College Fair on Wednesday, April 23. Representatives from 100 of the nation’s finest colleges, universities, and military academies will be on hand to meet with students, parents, and members of the Academy’s faculty and staff. (Click here to view the press release in its entirety.)

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Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)
Gala Fund-A-Need: Press Box
At the Providence Academy Annual Spring Gala we are looking for everyone’s support of an exciting "Fund-A-Need" live auction item to fund a press box for the school. The press box will be a welcome sight for coaches, scoreboard operators, and announcers. It’s perfect for viewing games from an elevated perspective and is constructed with removable sliding windows and professionally-trimmed doors and openings. Help us meet our goal of 100% participation to raise $50,000 and make this an item donated by all of the 2008 Providence Academy Gala attendees. This will be a team effort: Game on!

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.

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!

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
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 students.

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. 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

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 (often alumni) from each college or university.

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

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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 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.

State Solo and Ensemble Contest
Band, Choir, and String students who received superior awards at the local level will go onto compete in the state competition at Bethel College on Saturday, May 3^rd. Good Luck!

Support PA in a Delicious Spring Fund Raiser at Noodles

Join your friends and bring your family for a delicious Noodles dinner, without the hassle of cooking. On May 5^th and 6^th, Providence Academy will receive a percent of each night’s sales.

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Stone Soup – A Rock Opera
The Kindergarten spring musical, Stone Soup – A Rock Opera, is scheduled to “premier” Thursday, May 22^nd at 2:15 p.m. All musical ears everywhere are invited to attend.

General College Fair Information

Headmaster’s Notes Todd R. Flanders

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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 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.

State Solo and Ensemble Contest Band, Choir, and String students who received superior awards at the local level will go onto compete in the state competition at Bethel College on Saturday, May 3rd. Good Luck!

Support PA in a Delicious Spring Fund Raiser at Noodles

Join your friends and bring your family for a delicious Noodles dinner, without the hassle of cooking. On May 5th and 6th, Providence Academy will receive a percent of each night’s sales.

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Stone Soup – A Rock Opera The Kindergarten spring musical, Stone Soup – A Rock Opera, is scheduled to “premier” Thursday, May 22nd at 2:15 p.m. All musical ears everywhere are invited to attend.

General College Fair Information

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 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.

State Solo and Ensemble Contest
Band, Choir, and String students who received superior awards at the local level will go onto compete in the state competition at Bethel College on Saturday, May 3^rd. Good Luck!

Join your friends and bring your family for a delicious Noodles dinner, without the hassle of cooking. On May 5^th and 6^th, Providence Academy will receive a percent of each night’s sales.

Stone Soup – A Rock Opera
The Kindergarten spring musical, Stone Soup – A Rock Opera, is scheduled to “premier” Thursday, May 22^nd at 2:15 p.m. All musical ears everywhere are invited to attend.