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E-Bulletin
January 19, 2010
In This Issue:
Headmaster’s Notes
All School News
Annual Fund Gifts Online
Gear Up in the Spirit Store
Health Screening Takes This Week
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
CMBDA Honor Band Participants
Invitation to 8th Grade Parents
Technology Night for Middle School Parents
Lower School News
Invitation to Join Lower School Choir
Providence
In The News
Providence Academy
Parent Association (PAPA)
Lower School Family Service Project
Upper School Mother/Son Event
Athletics Update
Kathryn Kennedy Named Subsection Triple A Award Winner
Coming to a Home Game to Support the Lions?
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
Coming back after the
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, I give thanks for
the opportunity to live in a country where a life of
freedom and equality can be a dream-come-true. And
I give thanks also for being able to serve in a
school where “the content of character” matters and
makes a difference.
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Do you know the term
used for regions of reduced precipitation that occur
on the downwind side of mountain ranges? Sixth
grader Charlie Hemler does. Last week he won the
Middle School geography bee with the correct answer,
“rain shadow.” Charlie will now take a written test
that will be submitted for entry in the state
geography bee. The top 100 scorers will compete to
determine a state champion on April 9th. Please
congratulate Charlie on a job well done and wish him
well on the written test!
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Holidays over, and
wishing to avoid the cold winter blues? PA winter
sports and arts events are heating up. Be sure to
check the rSchool Today Calendar on the left side of
our homepage.
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All School News
Annual Fund Gifts Online
Gifts to Providence Academy’s Annual Fund 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.
Gear Up in the Spirit Store
Catholic Schools Week is fast approaching, so stop by the Spirit
Store to get geared up. Choose from sweatshirts and T-shirts in all sizes.
Order a sport duffle bag now so you have it in time for spring sports. The
store is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Health Screening Takes Place This Week
Students in the following grades will
participate in health screening this week:
- 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 through 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
Things to do before Valentine’s Day!
- Buy spouse roses and chocolates
- Buy kids chocolate chip cookies shaped as hearts
- Take the PA media survey at
www.surveymonkey.com/s/mediasurvey
- Accept heartfelt gratitude from PA for your
participation in the media survey!
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. We apologize for the error in the last issue of the Middle
School E-Bulletin where the performance date was reported incorrectly.
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 you.
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Middle/Upper School News
CMBDA Honor Band Participants
Six Providence Academy students were
chosen by a panel of judges to perform at the 6th-8th grade Central Minnesota
Band Directors Association Honor Band. These students will join other middle
school instrumentalists from central Minnesota to rehearse concert band
compositions and put on a concert on Saturday, January 30th. The concert will
take place at Coon Rapids High School at 5:00 p.m.
Congratulations to the following students who will
represent Providence Academy:
April Yelich (6th Grade) – clarinet
Vincent Sellner (8th Grade) – alto saxophone
Nickolaus Eaton (8th Grade) – trumpet
Stefanie Palmer (8th Grade) – trombone
John Patrick Daugherty (8th Grade) – baritone
Rachael Maguire (8th Grade) – percussion
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.
Technology Night for Middle
School Parents
Middle School Parents are invited to attend “Technology 101”
presented by our School Resource Officer, Steve Baloun. Officer Baloun will
address technology issues relevant to Middle School age students. He will cover
the importance of supervising the use of the internet by your child, the dangers
associated with the misuse of technology, and effective parenting approaches and
strategies to keep your child safe. He will also address the “hot topics” in
the Middle School technology world including use of cell phones, texting, and
social networking communities. There will be a Q & A session following his
presentation for parents to ask specific questions.
Officer Baloun has a broad background in police work and
has served on the Plymouth Police Force since 1990. He has experience as a
patrolman, investigator, K-9 officer, reserve coordinator and school resource
worker at Armstrong High School. In addition, Office Baloun served for over 10
years as a member of the Plymouth Police Department SWAT Team.
Office Baloun also works directly with the Middle School
students with the “Netsmarts” program. The students have attended his workshop
educating them on the dangers associated with technology and keeping themselves
safe.
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:30
p.m. in the Lecture Hall. Light refreshments will be served.
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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 today, 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.
Providence In The News
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Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)
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 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
Kathryn Kennedy Named Subsection Triple A Award Winner
Senior Kathryn Kennedy was recently named West Subsection Triple A award winner
for Region 4A. The west subsection has 16 schools in it including Breck, Blake
and DeLaSalle. Kathryn is one of four female finalists for the Region 4A award
that will be given in February. Congratulations Kathryn on the well-deserved
recognition.
Coming to a Home Game to
Support the Lions?
Note that for all indoor home 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. (Note: these are the doors we have always used for evening
indoor athletics)
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
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).
Twin West Scholarship Deadline
Seniors who are interested in applying for the Twin West scholarship should
be aware of the following procedures for submitting the applications. Students
should bring a completed application (with 5 copies - for a total of 6 copies of
the application) to Miss Hanson by the end of the school day on Monday, January
25. When the application is dropped off, Miss Hanson will have the student
complete the form needed to send a transcript as part of the application
package. Miss Hanson and Meg Otten will then bundle the applications with the
required transcript and recommendations. We will deliver all applications to
the Twin West Chamber of Commerce by Friday, January 29th.
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 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. 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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