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An Evening of PA Conversation
Have your neighbors caught the buzz about Providence and want to know more? The Admissions staff would be happy to host evening of coffee and conversation in your home with your neighborhood friends. We will provide the refreshments and even mail the invites. An Admissions member will be in attendance to help answer questions and show our new promotional video. The referrals from our parent community provide our best marketing results. If you would like more details or are interested in hosting a coffee contact Sally Nathe at (763) 258-2561 or sally.nathe@providenceacademy.org.

Don’t Forget To Order Yearbooks
Order forms were sent home with orientation materials. The cost of the yearbook is $70 through September and increases during the year. Please fill out the order form completely. Please do not send checks as we will be charging student lunch accounts this year.

Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays
Providence Academy has weekly Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel. Spend a Holy Hour in prayer and adoration visiting Jesus and you will be greatly blessed. Adoration will be available on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please reply to Mrs. Nicole Bernardi at lnbernardi@comcast.net to sign up for a time.

Flu and Health Office Information
There are students in the school (Upper School at this point) that have an influenza-like illness. Symptoms of influenza-like illness include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, or fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. If your child has a health condition (such as asthma, diabetes, lung or heart problems) you should contact their health care provider for instructions, especially if your child develops influenza symptoms.

The letter on our web site contains excellent information on ways to help your child stay healthy and what to do if your child develops influenza. And for an Influenza-like Illness Symptom Screening Tool, click here. (Please note that recommendations about keeping children home from school have been revised since last week’s E-Bulletin.) Both items can also be accessed directly from the PA website.

Providence Academy will host a flu clinic for students and families on Wednesday, October 28th from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Great Room. The clinic is available to anyone 4 years and older. There will be an online sign up process this year; please continue to watch the E-bulletin for details. Also note that this clinic will only be for the seasonal flu vaccine. If Providence Academy is able to host an H1N1 vaccine clinic, we will make that information available in upcoming E-bulletins.

Grandparents’/Special Persons’ Day Details
Providence Academy would like to invite grandparents/special persons to visit on October 8th and 9th. These special days are reserved for grandparents/special persons, 18 or older, who do not normally have the opportunity to visit Providence. Due to space limitations within the school and parking lot, a limit of two guests per student is necessary.

Middle/Upper School guests are invited to visit on Thursday, October 8th as follows:

PreK-AM: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
PreK-PM: 12:10-1:30 p.m.
K & 5th grade: 9:25-11:40 a.m.
Grades 2&3: 12:15-2:25 p.m.
Grades 1&4: 10:15 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

Guest registrations and parent volunteer opportunities were mailed home to families on Thursday, September 10th. Please return all guest RSVP's no later than Monday, September 28th.

Homecoming T-Shirts for Sale
Homecoming T-shirts are still available for $10 in Youth Large and Adult Small, Medium, and Large sizes. They will be sold after school today in the Atrium and by the statue of Mary. Thereafter, and while supplies last, they will be available before and after school in the Atrium only. Don't delay because they are going fast!

The Lions Pride
By popular request, printed copies of The Lions’ Pride will continue to be distributed to all families. The monthly newsletter will also be accessible in PDF format from the home page of the Academy’s website.

Love & Logic for 2009-10
Parents are invited to take advantage of a number of educational opportunities to explore various parenting topics, based on the Love & Logic series by Jim Fay and Dr. Foster Cline. What is Love & Logic? A common sense approach that provides educators and parents easy to learn skills that create respect, responsibility, and good decision making in youth. Love & Logic enables you to:

Book Discussion Groups Begin this Week
Learn about the basic concepts of Love & Logic, while joining other parents for group discussion. Note that registration is limited to eight people per group:

From Innocence to Entitlement: A Love & Logic Cure for the Tragedy of Entitlement. Begins Thursday, September 17^th for six weeks; 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Meeting the Challenge: Using Love & Logic to Help Children Develop Attention and Behavior Skills: Begins Friday, September 18^th for six weeks; 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

Contact Information
Mrs. Lynne Frederickson is the primary contact for PA’s Love & Logic offerings and she is interested in hearing from you! For additional information or questions, to register for a book discussion group, or to offer suggestions on utilizing the books’ principles, please contact her at lynnefrederickson@yahoo.com. Catalogs featuring Love & Logic products are available in the kiosk in the Living Room. A complete listing of Love & Logic resources will be made available in the October Lions’ Pride.

Moms In Touch Invitation
Moms in Touch will be meeting on Thursdays again this year beginning September 17th at 8:30 a.m. Moms in Touch International is an organization that supports groups of moms to pray for their children, their school and one another. The group will meet every Thursday right after drop-off at 8:30 a.m. for one hour at the home of Lisa Stinchfield (16155 49th Place North in Plymouth). We have a great time and have seen some amazing answers to prayer! If you would like to know more about Moms in Touch, please come to our first meeting on September 17th or call Lisa at (612) 708-5291 with questions.

Scripture Study with Dr. Stevenson
Do you want to grow in your faith with other Providence moms? Then register for Bible Study at Providence for the new school year. The first meeting was held last Wednesday, September 9^th, but there are still a few openings. Registration forms are available electronically on the PAPA website and in the Administration Office. Please submit completed forms and payment to the Administration Office. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail:

Student and Parent Volunteers Needed for Plymouth on Parade
Providence Academy will be participating in the Plymouth on Parade Celebration. The parade will be held on Saturday, September 26^th. We are looking for a group of 36 volunteers to walk with our vehicle and represent our school. Parents and students should arrive at 12:30 p.m. to line up. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. and conclude by 2:00 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Sally Nathe by phone (763) 258-2561 or e-mail Sally.Nathe@ProvidenceAcademy.org to sign up by September 18^th. Gather your friends and have a great time supporting PA!

Take Charge of Education
Did you know there’s an easy way to help us raise money for our school? It’s called Target’s Take Charge of Education and here’s how it works: Visit www.target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school. Then use your REDcard whenever you shop and Target will donate up to 1% of your purchases to Providence Academy. Grandparents, alumni, friends and neighbors are all welcome to participate in the program.

Providence Academy has received over $28,000 from Take Charge of Education. The more people we involve, the harder the program works for our school. If you’re already participating, thank you! Check out our progress anytime at www.target.com/tcoe

United Way Gifts Designated for PA
Fall marks the beginning of the United Way campaign in the Twin Cities. Remember: Providence Academy is an eligible 501(c)3 recipient of United Way contributions. In other words, if you contribute to the United Way campaign via a one time gift or by payroll deduction, you can designate the Academy as the beneficiary of your donation.

Providence Academy is also an eligible nonprofit recipient of employer-matched gifts. If you and your employer team up to make tax-deductible contributions to PA, the school will benefit doubly. And your family gets full credit for the doubled gift—including membership in our Lion Rampant Society for total gifts of $2,500 and above.

Gifts provide major support for need-based financial aid, arts and athletics, faculty development, and more. For assistance with completing United Way pledge forms, contact Mrs. Dawn Schommer at dawn.schommer@providenceacademy.org or (763) 258-2516.

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Middle/Upper School News
6^th Graders Request Scrapbook Materials
The sixth grade class is looking for parents to donate extra scrapbook materials for a Grandparents’ Day project. If you have any extra scrapbook items (paper, scissors, photo corners, die cuts, stickers, etc.) please send them with your sixth grade student to give to his/her Ultima advisor. Each student will be able to create a scrapbook page for his/her special person or grandparent(s) on October 8th. Please feel free to send supplies up to that date.

Fantastic Travel Opportunity for Spanish Students
The Spanish department is going to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands in June 2010. Experience the Amazon Basin Jungles, the majestic volcanoes of the Andes and the unique wildlife of the Galapagos. Parents and students (Spanish II and above) are welcome to attend the informational meeting held in the Lecture Hall this afternoon, September 14^th, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Fine Arts New York Trip Meeting
Have you heard about the New York trip? PA’s Fine Arts Department is going to NYC for spring break! Current 10th-12th grade students and their parents are invited to attend an informational meeting tomorrow, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper School Atrium. Questions? Please contact Ms. Zak.

Mark Your Calendars – Dinner Dance
The 2nd Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance is scheduled for Saturday evening, November 14^th. More details to follow.

Senior Portrait Reminder
Seniors are reminded that the following are due to Mr. Darren Rousar by October 1st: your senior picture, your senior quote, and your baby picture. Please email these to Mr. Rousar at darren.rousar@providenceacademy.org.

Upper School Homecoming Dance
This year’s Upper School Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September, 19^th from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Attire guidelines for men and women are outlined below. Students may arrive any time between 7:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Should students fail to arrive by 9:00 p.m., they will likely not be admitted. Tickets will not be refunded if a student is denied entrance to the Homecoming Dance. Providence Academy strongly encourages parents to be aware of their child’s pre- and post-dance plans. Please contact David Sorkin, Dean of Students, at (763) 258-2542 with any additional questions.

Upper School Homecoming Week Events
Monday, September 14th
·         Class patterns
   o       Freshmen: Polka dots
   o       Sophomores: Stripes
   o       Juniors: Plaid
   o       Seniors: Camouflage
·         Spirit Boys Soccer game at 4:15 p.m.
·         Walk-in movie (Remember the Titans) at 7:00 p.m. in the courtyard

Tuesday, September 15th
·         Homecoming shirts may be worn
·         Dance tickets on sale in Atrium
·         Pep fest
·         Spirit Tennis match at 4:15 p.m.
·         Spirit Volleyball game at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage

Wednesday, September 16th
·         In uniform
·         Breakfast in the Atrium at 8:00 a.m.
·         Dance tickets on sale in Atrium
·         Powder Puff game at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 17th
·         House colors
·         Dance tickets on sale in Atrium
·         Lunch Raffle
·         Spirit Girls soccer game at 4:15 p.m.

Friday, September 18th
·         Spirit wear
·         Dance tickets on sale in Atrium
·         Tailgate before the football game
·         Homecoming spirit football game at 7:00 p.m.
·         Bonfire following the football game

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Providence In The News
September 11, 2009 - Providence Parent Drives One Away at Annual Golf Classic
During the Providence Academy annual Golf Classic held at Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove, parent Al Lampe of Medina drove off the links in a brand new car. Click here to view the press release in its entirety.

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Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)
Class Representatives Needed
Please return your yellow volunteer forms to the administration office ASAP! We still need class representatives for the following classes/grades:

1st grade (Mrs. Gallus)
2nd grade (Mrs. Farniok)
4th grade (Mrs. McSweeney)
5th grade (Mrs. Fogle)
6th, 7th, 9th, and 12th grade

Please contact Mrs. Allison Adduicci at adducci@me.com or (763) 509-0160 you would like to be a class or grade representative.

Fun Fair Volunteers Needed
The Second Annual Fall Fun Fair is fast approaching, scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.! We are in need of many volunteers to help make this event a success once again. There will be a variety of volunteer opportunities, including set up/tear down, working a game, concessions, crazy hair, cake walk, ticket sales, etc.

We are looking for adults and students (Middle and Upper School). Parents, please talk with your kids and encourage them to volunteer! Volunteers will work in 1 ½ hour shifts (1:00-2:30 p.m. and 2:30-4:00 p.m.), or you can work the entire time if you want to. Please email Mrs. Karen Hillen at phillensr@comcast.net if you and/or your child are interested in helping. We do appreciate it!

Parent Association Meeting
PAPA is having our first Parent Association meeting of the school year at 8:30 a.m. in the Great Room on Tuesday, September 22nd. All Providence parents are welcome to come and visit with other parents and learn ways to get involved in school activities. Please come with ideas to share. Contact Mrs. Allison Adducci at adducci@mac.com if you have questions.

Parent Parties
Parent parties are held to allow parents to get to know other parents of children in the same grade. Parties have traditionally been held at a parent hosts home, although a host may choose to hold the party at another venue. A group of parents may join together to host a party as well. On average attendance is about 40%. The parties are to be held on Friday or Saturday nights from September to Thanksgiving break, with only one party held per night whenever possible, allowing parents the opportunity to attend parties for each of their children. Occasionally, two parties are held on the same night, but only if there is no overlap for families having more than one child. If hosts are not found for a grade there will not be a parent party for that grade.

PAPA reimburses hosts $7.50/person for cost of beverages, paper products, etc. In most cases, the host asks guests to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. PAPA provides printed invitations, envelopes, address labels, return labels and stamps. The host assembles and mails the invitations.

Currently, hosts are needed for all grades except Kindergarten, 1st grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade. Please email Mrs. Kathi Wade at wadekat@mchsi.com or call (763) 553-9497 if you are interested in hosting.

The following Parent Parties have been scheduled and invitations will be mailed soon:

Kindergarten: Friday, October 23rd at the home of Todd and Lisa Sylvester
1st Grade: Friday, September 25th at the home of Allen and Suzanne Wheeler. Kindly RSVP to Suzanne at (763) 773-7335 or abmsuzanne@qwestoffice.net.
6th Grade: Saturday, September 26th at the home of Tony and Mary Miller. Kindly RSVP to Mary at (952) 473-2603 or mary.miller2@mchsi.com.
7th Grade: Saturday, October 10th at the home of Ken and Karen Richelsen

Treats for Faculty Meetings
Please help me in showing how appreciative we all are of our incredible faculty here at Providence Academy. I would like to provide a treat at each faculty meeting throughout the school year. It can be anything really: fruit, cheese and crackers, a home baked goodie, chips and dip—let your imagination run wild. E-mail me at adducci@mac.com to get the date of your choosing and please specify if you would prefer the Upper, Middle or Lower School meeting. Thank you.
--Allison Adducci

Upper School Homecoming Tailgate
The Upper School PAPA board members need some volunteers to help with the Upper School family tailgate party on September 18th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., before the Homecoming football game. Please contact Mrs. Jenny Littler at jenny@igsmn.com or (612) 840-0056 if you can help.

Upper School Mother/Son Event
If you are interested in helping to plan an Upper School Mother/Son event, please join us Wednesday, September 16th at 1:30 p.m. We will meet in the front Living Room by the statue of Mary.

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Athletics Update
Triple Impact Competitor Workshop Comes to Providence
Head Hockey Coach Hal Tearse has arranged for the Positive Coach Alliance (www.positivecoach.org) to do a one-hour workshop for athletes entitled "Triple Impact Competitor" and a two-hour coach’s workshop session to follow immediately afterwards on September 21st. All Providence athletes are encouraged to attend. To learn more about PCA, visit www.positivecoach.org.

“Triple-Impact Competitor” Workshop (6:00 p.m. in the Great Room)Minnesota Hockey and the Positive Coach Alliance are sponsoring and hosting an athlete workshop designed to help athletes improve their own performance, their teammate’s performance and their team performance.

This workshop has been given to thousands of high school age athletes all over the country with much success and positive impact. It is open to Providence, Heritage Christian Academy, West Lutheran High School, and Wayzata Youth Hockey (pee wees- bantams-high school age players).

The workshop is free to participants and will be 75 minutes in duration. All high school athletes are welcome to attend regardless of the sport they participate in. Coaches are also welcome to attend the athlete workshop.

“Double-Goal Coach: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons” (7:30 p.m. in the Great Room)
This workshop is intended for the coaches of athletes attending the first session. It will last 2 hours and involve several case studies and lively discussion. This workshop is all offered free of charge to participants and hopefully all of the high school coaches from the three schools will participate along with the WYHA youth coaches.

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 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 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 fall 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
Seniors
Mrs. Hogan will continue meeting with seniors in the coming weeks to review each student’s final college list and to answer any questions about essays, resumes, scholarships, financial aid, interviews, college entrance testing and other college-related topics. Appointments have been scheduled and it is up to seniors to notify their parents to attend, if they would like (parents are always welcome!). The annual no school days of MEA Weekend will be October 15^th and 16^th, and is a great opportunity to visit or revisit schools to which you plan to apply. If you plan visit a college campus, notify the Admission Office at least two weeks in advance so that they can make plans to schedule a worthwhile visit, including attending classes, meeting with faculty, students, and staff, etc. Please note that many Minnesota schools generally will NOT grant admission interviews over the busy MEA Weekend but may have special programs scheduled. Check the web sites of the individual colleges for more information.

Juniors
All juniors and their parents are invited to attend the Thursday, October 1^st College Night for important information on starting the college search process in earnest. We are aiming for 100% participation in this event. Also, on Wednesday, October 14^th, all Providence Academy juniors will take the mandatory PSAT exam. Again, this exam is the pre-test for the SAT college entrance exam and the National Merit Scholarship Competition. The upcoming October school break (MEA), October 15^th and 16^th, is a great time to visit colleges. Many Minnesota schools have special programs scheduled over the MEA Weekend. Check the college websites for more information.

Sophomores
All sophomore parents are invited to attend the Wednesday, October 7^th College Night for important information about the college process. All sophomores will take the mandatory PSAT Exam on Wednesday, October 14^th. The PSAT is considered a practice exam for tenth grade students. The results should be used to determine areas of academic strength and the areas in which each student may want to improve. Sophomores will take the PSAT again their junior year, when their scores will be entered into the National Merit Scholarship competition.

Freshmen
All freshmen parents are invited to attend the Wednesday, October 7^th College Night for important information about the college process. All freshmen will take the mandatory PLAN exam on Wednesday, October 14^th. 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.

Upcoming Events
College Night- Freshman and Sophomore Parents: Wednesday, October 7^th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper School Lecture Hall

College Night - Junior Students and Parents: Thursday, October 1^st, at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper School Lecture Hall.

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.

In the next several weeks, juniors and seniors may visit with representatives from visiting colleges (for visits to PA, students should sign up in advance through Family Connection and must obtain a College Visit pass from the College Counseling Office no later than the morning of the visit):

Tuesday, September 15^th
University of St. Thomas – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Michigan Technological University – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Wednesday, September 16^th
University of Minnesota, Duluth – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Thursday, September 24th
Drake University – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
College of St. Benedict – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Library
St. John’s University – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Library

Monday, September 28th
University of Portland – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Saint Mary's College – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Hillsdale College – 2:30 p.m. in the Upper School Library
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – 2:30 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Tuesday, September 29^th
St. Norbert College – 10:30 a.m. in the Great Room
College of the Holy Cross – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Library
Kalamazoo College – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Bradley University – 3:15 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Thursday, October 1^st
Stonehill College – 2:30 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Brandeis University – 3:15 p.m. in the Upper School Library

Friday, October 2^nd
Connecticut College – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Library
Nazareth College of Rochester – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Library
Colorado State University – 2:30 p.m. in the Upper School Library
Providence College – 2:30 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Reed College – 4:00 p.m. at Kopplin’s in Saint Paul

Saturday, October 3^rd
Reed College – 9:30 a.m. at Plan B Coffeehouse in Minneapolis

Monday, October 5^th
The University of Montana, Missoula – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
University of Southern California – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Northwestern University – 2:30 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Indiana University at Bloomington – 3:15 p.m. in the Upper School Library

Tuesday, October 6^th
Southern Methodist University – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Ripon College – 3:15 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Michigan Institute of Aeronautics – 7:30 p.m. at Highland Park Senior High School

Wednesday, October 7^th
Bethany Lutheran College – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Boston College – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Library
Texas Christian University – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Library

Monday, October 12^th
Washington University in St. Louis – 2:30 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Tuesday, October 13^th
St. Catherine University – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Clark University – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Monday, October 19^th
Benedictine College – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
University of Dallas – 2:30 p.m. in the Upper School Library

Wednesday, October 21^st
Bentley University – 3:15 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Tuesday, October 27^th
Augustana College – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
University of St. Thomas – 1:45 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Wednesday, October 28th
Creighton University – 3:15 p.m. in the Upper School Library
Regis University – 3:15 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Friday, October 30th
Boston University – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Monday, November 2nd
Cornell College – 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Wednesday, November 4th
St. Olaf College – 12:55 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room

Headmaster’s Notes Todd R. Flanders

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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.

Headmaster’s Notes
Todd R. Flanders

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.