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December 3, 2007
In This Issue:
Headmaster’s Notes
All School Information
3rd
Annual Skate with the Varsity Toy Drive
Changes to Family Contact Information
Donald’s Winter Uniform Trade-In
Mitten Trees
Musicians/Singers Wanted
Parent Visitors
Parenting with Love & Logic Discussion Groups
Poinsettia Pick Up Reminder
Sounds
of the Season
Spirit Store Hours Added for Christmas Shopping
Middle/Upper School News
London Trip Deadline Extended
Middle School Holiday Giving Program
Midquarter Grade Reports
Science Olympiad
Ski and Snowboard Club Trip
Lower School News
1st and 2nd Grade
Christmas Music Concert
3rd through 5th Grade Christmas Program
Lower School Choir Announcement
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Christmas Concert
Toy Drive for CROSS
Providence In
The News
Providence Academy Student Wins With Fire
Prevention Poster
Providence Academy
Parent Association (PAPA)
Athletics Update
College Counselor's Corner
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Advent is here. Come,
let us climb the Lord’s mountain, that he may instruct us in his ways, and
we may walk in his paths.
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A special Advent sale will be held here by Leaflet Missal, in the Gallery
this Wednesday, December 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are
delighted that this famous St. Paul store has agreed to provide us a
seasonal shopping opportunity, with a sacred theme. All may browse through
a rich variety of merchandise that must be seen to be appreciated. Students
are also invited to do their own shopping after school. A portion of sale
proceeds will benefit Providence Academy. For a preview of the items
offered by Leaflet, visit their website at
www.leafletonline.com.
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Many students from 8th
through 12th grade are volunteering to participate Friday
night in the Providence Sleepout.
In addition to raising funds for charities serving the homeless,
students will have many opportunities for spiritual growth and
fellowship. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend a
special late-night vigil Mass in our chapel for the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception.
Parent volunteers are
welcome to help with set-up, dinner, bonfire, and to simply be available
to encourage our students. To volunteer, please contact Mr. Brian
Trexel at (763) 258-2545 or
brian.trexel@providenceacademy.org.
Thank you!
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Winter athletics are well underway at PA, at
every level of competition. Remember to check the rSchoolToday calendar on
PA’s website for details. Or, pick up a large photo sports calendar for
your family, available free in the administration offices. This week’s home
varsity events include boys’ hockey and girls’ basketball, both on Tuesday
at 7:00 p.m.
And Friday brings the annual “Academy Classic”
basketball games between Heritage Christian Academy and Providence Academy.
The host site this year is Heritage. The Classic kicks off with dinner from
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students (children 5 and
under eat free). The girls’ game starts at 6:00 and the boys play at 7:30
p.m., with a traveling trophy awarded to the winners.
Come out and support your Lions!
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All School News
3rd Annual Skate with the Varsity Toy Drive
Attention skaters of all ages! The Skate with the Varsity Hockey Team
Christmas Toy Drive is this Saturday, December 8th, from 1:30 to 2:30
p.m. Bring a new toy for Mary's Place and skate with the Varsity Hockey Team at
Plymouth Ice Center’s Rink C. Enjoy Christmas music, cookies and hot cocoa.
Our PA Lion will be making an appearance on the ice too! Stay for the junior
varsity game after skating. Everyone is invited—moms, dads, and children.
Changes to Family Contact
Information
Please remember to advise school staff in the event any of your family’s contact
information changes. Mailing address, phone number, and email address updates
may be directed to Mrs. Courtney Daniel at courtney.daniel@providenceacademy.org
or (763) 258-2502.
Donald’s Winter Uniform Trade-In
If your student has already outgrown some of
his/her uniform pieces, bring the clothing to Donald’s. The used uniforms
traded in will be donated to needy parochial and public schools and you will
receive a credit toward the purchase of new uniform items. Winter Uniform
Trade-In continues through March. Specific trade-in values are available for
review on Donald’s website at
www.donaldsuniform.com/wintertrade2007.cfm.
Mitten Trees
Warm hands, warm hearts! Take a peek in the
Lower/Middle School Library. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The
Mitten Trees are back for our seventh year of keeping little hands warm. PA
families are invited to donate a new pair of mittens for our friends at
Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis. We will decorate the trees through
December 12th and deliver the mittens to Sabathani (www.sabathani.org)
in time for their Christmas party on the 14th. Thank you for sharing
the warmth of the Christmas Season.
Musicians/Singers Wanted
Talented members of the Providence
community are needed to perform the National Anthem at home basketball games.
Be it by voice or instrument, we would love to hear from interested parties.
Parent/student duets would be outstanding! To volunteer, or for more
information, please contact Mr. Scoob Wagner at (612) 685-2469 or
john.wagner@providenceacademy.org
Parent Visitors
All parent visitors are reminded to sign in at
the Welcome Desk upon entering the building. We request your cooperation for
the safety of all who are in the building, most importantly, the students.
Parenting with Love & Logic Discussion Groups
The fourth book discussion group for Parenting
with Love & Logic will begin in mid-January. This book is intended for
parents of children ages 2 to 12. Registration is limited and currently, five
spaces remain. Also in January, for the first time a discussion group will be
offered on Parenting with Love & Logic for Teens. To register, or for
more information, contact Lynne Frederickson at
lynnefrederickson@yahoo.com.
Poinsettia Pick-Up Reminder
If you ordered a poinsettia plant from the Upper
School Student Council, it will be ready for pick-up in the living room area
behind the statue of Mary on Thursday, December 6th. Please make
arrangements to pick up your plants by the end of school on Friday, December 7th,
so they don’t dry out over the weekend. Thank you for your support! Please
contact Ms. Diane Hagner with any questions at
diane.hagner@providenceadacemy.org or
(763) 258-5502.
Sounds of the Season
This year's Middle School Christmas concert will
take place on Tuesday, December 11th, and the Upper School Christmas
Extravaganza will take place on Friday, December 14th. Please come
out and support our musicians while enjoying the beautiful sounds of Christmas.
Both concerts are free of charge and begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room.
Spirit Store Hours Added for Christmas Shopping
The Spirit Store will be open 30 minutes prior to each of the Christmas Concerts
on December 11th,14th,18th and 19th
(before both Pre-K/Kindergarten and 3rd through 5th Grade
performances). This is the perfect time to do Christmas shopping for gifts
while supporting our great school and students!
Hot, hot, hot are bling T-shirts and sport bags (with a 3-
to 4- four day turnaround for personalization). We have lots of fleece, cool PA
hats and mittens for stocking stuffers, and ties for Dad and older brothers (or
the Middle School concert). Remember the stuffed PA Lion with back pack for a
tuck-in gift! There are golf shirts if you are getting away for a warm weather
break (lucky you!) over the holidays or for the sooner-than-you-think spring
break!
Come early to check it out! Checks, cash and credit cards
are accepted. Regular store hours are 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays, and 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. on Thursdays. Thank you to all
families and friends for their support so far this year.
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Middle/Upper School News
London Trip Deadline Extended
Registration for this
Department of Fine Arts trip has been extended until December 15th.
Want the chance to see museums, concerts, plays and castles? Want to see them
in London? The trip is open to any music, art, and/or theatre student who has
completed their sophomore year as of June 10th, 2008. Forms
and additional information are available from Ms. Zak.
Middle School Holiday Giving Program
Middle School students are reminded to bring in
$3, if possible, to go toward purchasing a gift certificate from Cub or Rainbow
for a holiday meal for “Sponsor a Family.” Family gifts and cash donations
should be brought to your Ultima teacher no later than Friday, December 7th.
Also, we are in need of volunteers who are willing to
deliver the items to the drop-off location in Minneapolis (exact location TBD)
on December 12th or 13th, between the hours of 7:30 a.m.
and 7:30 p.m. If you are able to volunteer, please let your student’s Ultima
advisor know as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance for your compassion and graciousness
this holiday season. By working together, our Middle School students can
brighten the lives of families in need this holiday season.
Midquarter Grade Reports
The midquarter point of Quarter Two was
last Friday, November 30th. Midquarter grade reports for all
students in the Middle and Upper Schools will be posted on-line in Net Classroom
on Friday this week, December 7th, at 4:00 p.m. If you need your Net
Classroom login and password, please contact Mrs. Kelly Wilder at (763) 258-2587
or by email at
kelly.wilder@providenceacademy.org.
Parents whose Middle or Upper School students have a grade of C- or lower in any
course will receive a paper copy of the student’s grades in all classes.
Science Olympiad
The 2007-08 Science Olympiad Club meets on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to
4:30 p.m. in Mr. Boone's engineering lab. Over 20 students from 6th through 9th
Grade have signed up to work on science projects from the National Science
Olympiad Competition. The regional tournament will be held at Providence
Academy on Saturday, February 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Many parent
volunteers will be needed to help our club host 150 to 200 middleschoolers from
seven other area schools.
It's not too late to join the club! Besides competitions, there are plans to
take field trips to cool science places around the city. Club meeting times are
very flexible and students can work on projects on days other than Tuesday
afternoon. Interested students should talk to Mr. Fisher, Mr. Boone, or Mrs.
Sheehan and check out the National Science Olympiad website at
www.soinc.org for more information on the program.
Ski and Snowboard Club Trip
The first Ski and Snowboard Club trip is
Saturday, December 8th. We will be going to Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisconsin.
All participants are expected to arrive at school at 8:45 a.m. to load the bus
and have rides waiting for pick-up no later than 5:00 p.m. Remember that money
will be required for lunch and equipment rentals, paid upon arrival at
Trollhaugen. Only students who
registered for Ski Club are eligible to participate.
Lower School News
1st and 2nd Grade Christmas Music Concert
Mark your calendar for the 1st and 2nd Grade Christmas
Music performance on Tuesday, December 18th, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Great Room. Students should arrive no later that 6:40 p.m. and check into their
classrooms. Dress will be dark bottoms and either red or white tops. Students
should follow PA's dress code guidelines for skirt and sleeve lengths, and
remember that the stage gets very warm—no sweaters, please.
3rd through 5th Grade Christmas
Program
3rd through 5th Graders will present On Our Way to
Bethlehem on Wednesday, December 19th, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Wilson requests that girls are dressed in “Sunday best”—gauchos are o.k.,
but no mini-skirts, please. Boys are asked to dark pants and shirts with ties.
Performing students should arrive at school by 6:30 p.m.
Lower School Choir Announcement
Please be aware that choir rehearsals will end at
4:15 p.m. on December 4th, 11th, and 18th.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Christmas Concert
Students in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten will present Come to the
Manger on Wednesday, December 19th from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m.
Toy Drive for CROSS
Lower School students will be sharing their
holiday spirit by collecting new, unwrapped toys for CROSS (Christians Reaching
Out in Social Service) from Monday, December 3rd though Friday, December 14th.
CROSS (Christians Reaching Out in Social Service) is located in Rogers and
serves families in need in the northwest suburbs. They are always in need of
toys for boys and items for teenagers.
The toy drive was a huge success
last year; we collected 282 toys! Families wishing to donate can bring the toys
to the children’s classroom or put them under the tree in the Great Room,
depending on teacher preference. Please contact Sandra Smith at
smithx2@comcast.net or
Lucy Menzia with any questions. Thank you for your generosity and support this
holiday season.
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Providence In The News
Providence Academy Student Wins
With Fire Prevention Poster
PLYMOUTH, MN (November 30, 2007)
Providence Academy 4th grade student, Grace Cummins, recently won
honors from the Plymouth Fire Department. During National Fire Prevention
Month the department sponsored its annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest,
open to all 4th and 5th grade students in the Plymouth
area. (Click
here to view the press release in its entirety.)
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Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)
Christmas Gifts for Teachers
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and with it brings the desire
for many of us to thank the teaching staff for the blessing they are to our
children. Teacher Christmas gifts were discussed at the last PAPA meeting
and the parent community voted on a way to unify gift giving this season.
Families who wish to participate may donate up to $15 per child.
Contributions will be consolidated and used to purchase Visa gift cards for
all Providence teaching staff (Pre-K through 12th Grade), and
presented to the staff at the faculty Holiday Breakfast.
Collection envelopes will be located in the Administration and Upper
School offices December 3rd through December 13th.
Checks should be made out to “PAPA.” If you have more than one student,
simply combine your contribution into one check. Thank you, and have a
blessed holiday season!
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.
Gala News
The Gala committee is looking for volunteers
to assist with the silent and live auctions. Those who are interested
should contact Kelly Bellini at (952) 237-0834 or
kelly@grseppala.com for additional
information.
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Athletics Update
How to Receive Sports Communication
The best way to receive information at home about upcoming events and
driving direction is to utilize the Providence Academy website. Simply go to
http://www.providenceacademy.org and
click on the rSchoolToday Calendar link. Information can also be obtained by
calling the Sports Hotline at (763) 258-2580. The Hotline is updated daily and
contains all of the day’s information and happenings.
Daily Sports News, containing results from the previous
night’s action, is also available via email. This feature will be up and
running soon. Please contact Mrs. Ketola at
angela.ketola@providenceacademy.org or
(763) 258-5500 to be added to the distribution list.
Schedules & Directions to Away Events
Both schedules and directions to away events can be found on the Providence
Academy website at
http://www.providenceacademy.org.
From the home page, simply click on the rSchoolToday Calendar link. Then select
your sport from the View Schedules list on the right side of the page.
Weather Related Cancellations
In the event winter athletic
schedules change, the Sports Hotline is updated by 2:00 daily. Please call the
Hotline at (763) 258-2580 for the latest information. The rSchoolToday Calendar
will also be updated as soon as information is available.
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College Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Hogan returns this week! She will be working mornings and Ms. Kelly will
be here in the afternoons this week. Next week will be business as usual as
Mrs. Hogan returns to Providence full time. Watch for pictures of Nancy Ann,
the littlest Hogan.
A Note from Ms. Kelly: Thanks to each of you who
have made my job so enjoyable these past months. Seniors, parents, faculty, and
staff have all been patient and supportive. You have a very special community
of learners here at Providence Academy and I have been honored to share the
excitement of the college search process with many of you. Best wishes for each
of your futures!
Seniors
Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend the Financial Aid
Information Night this Wednesday, December 5th, from 7:00 to 8:30
p.m. in the Upper School Lecture Hall. Kathy Ruby, Director of Financial Aid
for St. Olaf College, will be our guest presenter.
December is the time to complete those college
applications! Seniors should be aware by now that they need to complete a
transcript request form for each school to which they apply. These are
available in the Upper School office and should be turned in approximately two
weeks before any college deadline. Remember to plan around the holiday schedule
at school. Any applications with deadlines on or before January 15th
should be submitted to College Counseling no later than December 7th.
That is the end of this week.
Freshmen
All freshmen will take the PLAN exam on Thursday, December 20th.
The PLAN is a pre-ACT exam administered to help familiarize students with
college entrance test content and format, to give them a feel for timed testing,
as well as to help them identify areas of academic strength and weakness. PLAN
exam information will be distributed to freshman later this week.
College Visits
Please note that all college visits may be
viewed on the college visit calendar in Naviance/Family Connection. Members of
the Providence community may access this information by logging in as a guest
(password: lions) at:
https://connection.naviance.com/providenceacad.
Juniors and seniors may visit with a representative from
University of Wisconsin, Stout this Tuesday, December 4th, during 5th
Period.
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