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January 11, 2010
In This Issue:
Headmaster’s Notes
All School News
Admissions Open House
Entrance Test Reminder
Health Screening Takes Place Next Week - January 19th
to 21st
Invitation from Moms In Touch
New Programs at Educational Outfitters
Providence Academy Media Survey
Treasure Island Performance
Wayzata Bus Transportation
Yearbook Orders
Middle/Upper School News
Announcing Upper School Musical Auditions
Invitation to 8th Grade Parents
Macbeth at the Guthrie
Upper School Semester 1 Exam Schedule
Lower School News
Invitation to Join Lower School Choir
Providence
In The News
Providence Academy
Parent Association (PAPA)
2010 Gala Volunteer Meeting
Lower School Family Service Project
Upper School Mother/Son Event
Athletics Update
Summer Baseball Opportunity
How to Receive Sports Communication
Schedules and Directions to Away Events
Weather-Related Cancellations
Webcast America
Results
College Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Otten Available
Class Notes
College Visits
Providence Academy is pleased to announce that Annual
Fund gifts can now be made online, through GiveMN. With
the help of partners and funders, GiveMN covers
transaction costs so that 100% of donations go directly
to the Academy. Visa, MasterCard and American Express
are accepted and gifts can be scheduled on a one-time
basis, or in installments (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly,
quarterly, annually). More
Annual Fund information, and a link to GiveMN, can
be found on the PA website.
Thank you to so many who have
already made donations and pledges to the 2009-10 Annual
Fund. The first look at family participation by grade
will appear in the February Lions’ Pride.
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In this cold winter weather, just a reminder for home
game fans: Note that for all indoor games, the main
doors to the building are locked for security reasons.
Please use the athletic entrances found either at the
front southwest entry or at the back east doors of the
north building near the senior parking lot.
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And speaking of weather, we’re thinking about the
beautiful sunshine and green greens that go along with
the annual Providence Academy Golf Classic. The
January issue of
Plymouth Magazine includes a photo gallery from
the 2009 Athletics fundraiser. Watch for the 2010
tournament date to be announced soon.
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All School News
Admissions Open House
It is time, once again, to open wide the doors of Providence Academy and
invite the public to come inside! Our third and final open house is scheduled
for tomorrow, January 12th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We are hoping for a great
turnout and need your help in letting the Admissions Office know about friends
and neighbors who have expressed an interest in Providence Academy. New
families trust the opinions of our community. Please help us by being an
advocate for Providence!
Entrance Test Reminder
If your student has a sibling that is interested in Providence Academy for
the 6th-10th grade in 2010-2011, Providence is offering a Saturday entrance
testing session on January 16th from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. in the Great Room.
Please call the Admissions Office at (763) 258-2502 to
reserve a spot. The entrance test may also be individually scheduled if an
applicant cannot attend the Saturday session.
Health Screening Takes Place
Next Week - January 19th to 21st
We are still in need of a couple more
volunteers. Please e-mail Mrs. Karen Hillen at
phillensr@comcast.net if you can help. Thank you for your commitment to our
students.
- Grades 1, 3, 5, and 8: vision and
hearing
- Grades 5 and 7 (girls
only), and 8 (all): scoliosis
- Grades K and 2: hearing
If your child wears glasses,
please make sure they have them at school the day of screening:
- Tuesday, January 19th
– Mrs. Menzia, Mrs. Gallus, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Millerbernd, Mrs. Fogle and Mr.
Dudley
- Wednesday, January 20th
– Mrs. Steinbrueck, Mrs. McElroy, Mrs. McDermott, and Mrs. Reopelle. Plus
seventh grade girls and all eighth graders.
- Thursday, January 21st
– Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Farniok, Mrs. Simons, Mrs. Quinn and Mrs.
Bauer
Invitation from Moms In Touch
Moms In Touch meets every Thursday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the home
of Mrs. Lisa Stinchfield at 16155 49th Place North in Plymouth. Moms In Touch
International is an interdenominational prayer organization that gets moms in
touch with God, their children, their school, and one another through prayer.
They are always welcoming new moms and would love to have you join them! If you
have any questions, feel free to call Lisa at (612) 708-5291, or just come to
the next meeting.
New Programs at Educational Outfitters
Uniform Trade-In
Bring in your used school uniform apparel and receive a credit towards the
purchase of a new uniform item! One used item qualifies for one credit ($1 to
$4, based on item) on a new item in the same category. The credit is not valid
on sale merchandise. Apparel with the school logo will be accepted;
personalized items will not. All trade-in items are donated to charity. Offer
valid from January 4th to March 31st.
Welcome New Student
Educational Outfitters invites mid-year transfer students to enjoy a
discount on getting outfitted in a uniform. Save 10% on all in-stock school
uniforms. Valid through April for new customers only or first-time transfer
students. Cannot be applied to previous purchases. Discount not valid on
already marked down or sale merchandise or special orders.
Location
Educational Outfitters is located at 5710 West 36th Street in St.
Louis Park. (952) 927-6778.
Providence Academy Media Survey
Wow! Thank you for the 58 responses to the media survey to date. The top
news stations viewed by our community are running neck and neck! The more
responses we receive, the better the information.
Please take five minutes to fill out the survey on what
types of print, radio, television and internet media you use the most. It’s a
great way to support the school. You can find this 5-minute survey at
www.surveymonkey.com/s/mediasurvey. Complete the survey and the next time
you are in the Student Services Office, pick up a free PA bookmark as a token of
our appreciation! The survey will close on Valentine’s Day.
(The ladies are also ahead of the men in responses to the
survey! C’mon Dads, we are rooting for you.)
Treasure Island Performance
All are invited to attend the Middle School play, Treasure Island, at
7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29th. Admission is any contribution to the Middle
School Penny Wars.
Wayzata Bus Transportation
The Wayzata School District will not be in session on Friday, January 29th,
therefore no Wayzata bus service will be available to Providence Academy
students. Parents are reminded to make other transportation arrangements.
Yearbook Orders
The cost of the book will be $100 through January. After that, we cannot
guarantee that you will be able to buy a book. Please fill out order forms
completely and the student lunch account will be charged accordingly. Thank
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Middle/Upper School News
Announcing Upper School Musical Auditions
for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Sign up
for an audition time in W106 (Ms. Zak’s room). Information and audition forms
are available on
Ms. Zak’s web page.
Invitation to 8th
Grade Parents
The Upper School Director and Deans invite all parents of 8th
graders to an Introduction to the Upper School on January 21st at
7:00 p.m. Spend an evening with us to learn about the exciting opportunities
your 8th grader will have in Providence Academy’s Upper School. We
will look into our academic program, as well as college counseling, athletics,
fine arts, and extracurricular offerings. This evening is for parents only; 8th
grade students will have an opportunity to explore the benefits of a Providence
Upper School Education just one week later.
Macbeth at the Guthrie
Upper School students are invited to attend the opening night performance of
Macbeth at the Guthrie on Friday, February 5th. Permission slips are
available from your English teacher or in the Upper School Office and are due to
Miss Zak on Friday, January 15th.
Upper School Semester 1 Exam Schedule
Semester 1 exams will take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January
13th-15th as follows below. Those students who wish to remain on campus
afterwards are asked to make arrangements with Mr. Sorkin in advance.
Wednesday, January 13th
Exam 1: 8:45-10:15 a.m. (English)
Exam 2: 10:30 a.m.-Noon (Math)
Thursday, January 14th
Exam 1: 8:45-10:15 a.m. (Religion)
Exam 2: 10:30 a.m.-Noon (World Language)
Friday, January 15th
Exam 1: 8:45-10:15 a.m. (History)
Exam 2: 10:30-Noon (Science)
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Lower School News
Invitation to Join Lower School Choir
Mrs. Wilson would like to open up to any fourth or fifth grader, the
opportunity to join the extra-curricular choir. Choir meets on Tuesday
afternoons, from 3:16 to 4:00 p.m. Choir will begin rehearsals on Tuesday,
January 19th. There is no fee related to joining this extra-curricular choir,
only a sincere commitment to being a part of something special and unique.
The choir is responsible in leading Lower School liturgies
each Monday and Wednesday. The choir will also work on expanding their choral
literature repertoire while learning about vocal technique and vocal health. If
your child is interested in joining choir this last half of the year, 2010,
please contact Mrs. Wilson at your earliest convenience at (763) 259-2529 or
teresa.wilson@providenceacademy.org.
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Providence In The News
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Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)
2010 Gala Volunteer Meeting
Please join Woody and Elise Kingman, gala chairs, on Tuesday, January
12th at 8:30 am in the Great Room to find out how you can help with this
great annual event. Please RSVP to Kelly Bellini at
kelly@grseppala.com or (952) 237-0834. Lower
School Family Service Project
Save the date of Sunday, March 7th for the last family service project.
All Lower School students and their families are invited to attend from
2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Great Room. Sign-up information will be published
in a future issue of the E-Bulletin.
Upper School Mother/Son Event
Save the date!
Who: Upper School moms and sons
What: Mother/Son Game Night
When: The evening of Saturday, February 27th
Where: PA Great Room
Come for a night of fun, food, and casino style games and win prizes.
$25/person. Watch your mailbox for your invitation. Also, if you have a
prize you would like to donate, please contact Mrs. Anita Leggott at
aleggott@comcast.net
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Athletics Update
Summer Baseball Opportunity
Are you interested in playing summer baseball this year? If so, please contact
Mr. Tim Fafinski with the PATBA (Providence Academy Traveling Baseball
Association) as soon as possible with your age as of 4/30/10. Mr. Fafinski can
be reached at:
TimF@greenleafgroup.com.
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.
Schedules and 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 a
sport from the View Schedules list on the right side of the page.
Weather-Related Cancellations
In the event 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.
Webcast America
www.webcast50.com is the place to go this
fall for varsity athletics. For ease of access, there is a link on PA’s home
page to the Webcast America site. Note all games and events on the site remain
available to view for a calendar year. Check out all the action you may have
missed on Webcast America.
Results
Looking for results for Providence Athletics teams? Visit the Providence
Academy website and click on the rSchoolToday Calendar link. From there, select
the blue tab labeled “Scores/Standings.”
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College Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Otten Available
Mrs. Meg Otten is filling in for Mrs. Hogan while she is on maternity
leave. She is happy to assist with any questions about the college process and
can be reached by calling the Upper School Office at (763) 258-5500 or by email
at
margaret.otten@providenceacademy.org.
Seniors
Admission Decisions
Many seniors will receive decisions about early action applications, some
acceptances, denials, deferrals, and possibly a waitlist situation. Seniors
should feel free to contact Mrs. Otten for advice on how to proceed with any
'limbo' decision. A reminder to seniors that mid-year (semester) grades are
automatically sent out to all colleges where they have active applications
(i.e., the student has not been denied or withdrawn).
Financial Aid
Seniors are encouraged to apply for financial aid, merit-based and
need-based, and now is the time to begin filing the appropriate forms. The
majority of colleges and universities require the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid), while some require the CSS PROFILE (through College
Board). Both are accessible online;
www.fafsa.ed.gov and
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp. Please check with each
college regarding deadlines for the FAFSA and CSS Profile (if required).
ACT/SAT Scores
Remember to send your ACT and/or SAT scores directly from the testing
companies. For more information on sending scores, please visit the appropriate
testing web sites:
www.actstudent.org (ACT) and
www.collegeboard.com (SAT).
Juniors
ACT Prep Course Reminder
All juniors previously registered for the ACT prep course at Providence
should note that the first session will be held on Saturday, January 16th.
It will be conducted in the Upper School Lecture Hall and will go from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 noon. The second class will take place on January 23th from
2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The final class will take place on January 30st,
from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Students who have registered for the class will
be receiving an email from Miss Hanson with further details.
ACT/SAT Test
It is recommended that students take both the ACT with Writing and SAT
Reasoning test at least once in the spring of the junior year. Juniors are
encouraged to sign up to take the SAT and ACT in February/March 2010. For more
information on registering for these exams, please visit the appropriate testing
web sites:
www.actstudent.org (ACT) and
www.collegeboard.com (SAT).
Individual Student Meetings
Mrs. Otten will continue individual meetings with juniors during study
periods, before and after school, and during lunch, if needed. If any juniors
need to re-schedule their appointment time, they should see Miss Hanson.
College Visits
Save the date! Our 2010 Spring College Fair will be held during the
afternoon of Tuesday, April 20th. Details forthcoming!
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