Archived E-Bulletins
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E-Bulletin
November 5, 2007
In This Issue:
Headmaster’s Notes
All School Information
Annual Girl
Scout Holiday Bazaar
Applicant Open House
Christmas Shopping in the Spirit Store
Leaflet Missal Christmas Sale
Memorial Blood Centers Blood Drive
Musicians/Singers Wanted
Parent/Teacher Conferences in November
Patriotic Concert to Honor Veterans
Poinsettia Sale Order Deadline
Scholastic Book Fair Blizzard
Sounds of the Christmas Season
Wanted: Pre-Lighted Christmas Trees
Yearbook Ordering Deadline Extended
Middle/Upper School News
9th Grade Chaperones Needed
10th Grade Coffee & Conversation
Announcing Middle School Play Auditions
Coffee Concert in November
End of the First Quarter
SAT II Subject Test Review for Upper School Students
Ski and Snowboard Club Registration
Lower School News
Lower School Choir Schedule
Veterans' Day Program
Providence In
The News
New Book Offers "Sight Size" Approach to Art
Providence Academy
Parent Association (PAPA)
Athletics Update
College Counselor's Corner
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Headmaster’s Notes
Todd R. Flanders
Senior Katie Finley and
junior Kit Chambers finished in the top 25 at the state cross country meet at
St. Olaf Saturday, earning all-state honors. Congratulations Ladies!
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The Upper School band program tonight celebrates veterans
of the armed forces, with a special salute to the Air Force. Patriotic music,
beautifully done. In the Great Room at 7:00 p.m., free of charge for the whole
family. This performance will be professionally recorded and made available on
CD if at least 100 are pre-ordered. What a wonderful Christmas gift for
grandparents or veterans!
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And speaking of Veterans’ Day observances, the Lower School
will offer a musical tribute program in the Great Room this Friday at 2:00, and
Middle and Upper Schools will be holding assemblies to learn about the special
heroism of those who earn Medals of Honor.
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Within the next two weeks, parents of students in each of
the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools will be receiving e-mailed surveys
employing “Survey Monkey” online technology. Now at the beginning of second
quarter, we will be asking for feedback on academic rigor, students’
time-on-task at home, extracurricular involvement, and more. Our goal is to get
a better snapshot, by grade level and by division, of successes and challenges
our students and families may be experiencing at this point in the school year.
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Annual Girl Scout Holiday Bazaar
Jump start your shopping and get into the spirit
of the season by attending the annual Wayzata Area Girl Scouts’ Holiday Bazaar.
Providence Academy Girl Scouts participate in the event this Saturday, November
10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wayzata Bay Center (927 East
Lake Street in Wayzata).
Daisy
and Brownie Girls Scouts will sing songs, 4th Grade Junior Girl
Scouts will be selling their homemade crafts, and 8th Grade Cadettes
will offer their crowd-pleasing Confetti Bean soup in a jar, along with fleece
“cheering scarves” in PA school colors. Cookies and refreshments will be served
and food donations for Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners will be
accepted at the bazaar.
Applicant Open House
November 8th and 15th are
this year's Open House dates at Providence Academy. The event runs from 6:30
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for all grades, with opportunities to meet our faculty and
tour the facility. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to check out a
Providence education for their children. Most new students and their families
mention that they first became aware of Providence through a referral from a
friend or relative.
Christmas Shopping in the Spirit Store
Christmas is just around the corner and now is
the time to think about gifts from the Spirit Store! Order your personalized
sport bag now for Christmas—it is a perfect gift for every athlete. A new
shipment of crystal T's has arrived and girls’ sizes are available too, so pick
one up before they are all sold out. Baby gifts, warm winter hats, and mittens
are all in stock and make great gifts! The store is now open
after school on Thursdays.
Stop in and shop early, because what you want now may be gone tomorrow. Thank
you for shopping at the Spirit Store.
Leaflet Missal Christmas Sale
Thinking ahead to Christmas gift giving? A
wonderful event is coming to you! Members of the Providence community have a
rare opportunity to purchase amazing works of art, inspiring prayer aids and
many special gifts. The Leaflet Missal sale will be held in the Gallery on
December 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing day of shopping and browse through a
variety of merchandise that must be seen to be appreciated—from
moderately-priced items for all ages, to the absolutely beautiful Dolci Our
Lady of Sorrows reproduction.
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. Contact Ellen Roeser with questions or for
additional information at
pcroeser@aol.com or (763) 416-0519.
Memorial Blood Centers Blood Drive
The next Memorial Blood Centers Blood Drive at Providence will be held on
Tuesday, November 13th, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Childcare is
available while a family member is donating. To make an appointment or for more
information, contact Maureen Murphy at (763) 258-2507 or
maureen.murphy@providenceacademy.org.
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/Teacher Conferences in November
Fall parent/teacher conferences will be held on
Monday and Tuesday, November 19th and 20th. Registration
forms were mailed to families and extra copies are available in the school
offices. Please be aware that conference dates and times are scheduled on a
first-come/first-served basis.
Scholastic Book Fair Blizzard!
Mark your calendar for the Scholastic Book Fair Blizzard!
Fair dates and times are Thursday,
November 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 16th
from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday, November 19th
and 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be open for business
during Parent/Teacher Conferences in the LS/MS Library. As always, Happy
Reading! For more information, visit
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/providenceacademy
Sounds of the Christmas Season
Mark your calendars for the Middle School
Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 11th and the Upper School
Christmas Extravaganza 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 in the Great Room.
Yearbook Ordering Deadline Extended
Orders for the 2007-08 Yearbook will be accepted until the Thanksgiving
Break. The cost is $70 ($75 for seniors with the gold foil option), which
includes a late fee. Order forms are available in the Administration, Student
Services and Upper School offices. Please return orders, along with checks
payable to Providence Academy, to Mrs. Stachour.
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Middle/Upper School News
9th Grade Chaperones Needed
At least eight parent
volunteers are needed to chaperone the freshman service project at Feed My
Starving Children in Brooklyn Park on November 19th from 6:00 to 7:30
p.m. If you are able to help, please contact Jessie Kraker at
soccerkraker1@yahoo.com or (763) 557-6858.
10th Grade Coffee & Conversation
All 10th Grade parents are invited to attend the next Coffee &
Conversation to be held Friday, November 30th, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Upper School Lecture Hall. Enjoy coffee and cookies as you meet and converse
with other 10th Grade parents and with Mr. Ferdinandt.
RSVPs are appreciated and should be directed to Mrs. Kelly
Wilder at (763) 258-2587 or
kelly.wilder@providenceacademy.org, by
Wednesday, November 28th.
Announcing Middle School Play Auditions
Middle School students are invited to audition for The Pied Piper of
Hamlin on November 7th and 8th. Sign up information
and audition packets are available from Ms. Zak. Want to be involved, but don’t
want to be onstage? Plenty of help is needed backstage too!
Coffee Concert in November
November 16th will be the first coffee house concert of the
year! The Upper School students will be presenting their beautiful, crazy and
fun talents at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Studio. There will be treats and
refreshments afterwards. Hope to see you there!
End of the First Quarter
The end of the first quarter was last Friday,
November 2nd. Grade reports for students in the Middle and Upper
Schools will be printed and mailed at the end of this week. These grades will
also be posted on-line, in Net Classroom, as soon as they are mailed via the
postal service.
SAT II Subject Test Review for Upper School Students
The Department of Science is offering SAT II test prep help in chemistry,
biology, physics and math. An SSST (science SAT subject test) prep group is
currently meeting on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Dr. Boldt’s
classroom. Knowledge gained will be tested in a competitive game format
periodically throughout the year. Students will have the option of testing
their knowledge by competing in the Science Quiz Bowl tournament in January.
To register, or for more information, contact Dr. Boldt,
Mrs. Bevington or Mr. Fisher. Please note that students need not attend every
Tuesday and Friday, but should feel free to come whenever they can.
Ski and Snowboard Club Registration
The Providence Academy Ski and Snowboard Club is
“waxing up” for another season on the slopes and all Middle and Upper School
students are eligible to participate! The first trip of the season will be
December 8th at Trollhaugen in Dresser, WI. New this year: students
have the option to sign up for three trips or for all five.
Registration forms are available in the Administration and Upper School offices,
and on Madame Woodbury’s
webpage. Do not delay, as registration is limited to 70 students and
has historically filled up quickly.
Lower School News
Lower School Choir Schedule
Tuesday Choir rehearsals will resume the 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. schedule,
beginning tomorrow. This schedule will remain in effect until the Christmas
Concert on December 19th.
Veterans’ Day Program
The Lower
School is gearing up for the annual Veterans’ Day program scheduled for this
Friday, November 9th, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Lower School students
are encouraged to bring in pictures of Veterans they may know, or have known, to
be present on Providence Academy's "Wall of Fame." They are also encouraged to
invite any Veterans they may know to attend the program, so that the entire
Lower School can honor and "salute" them with song and dialogue. Please contact
Mrs. Wilson at
teresa.wilson@providenceacademy.org if you know of any veteran or military
person that may be there.
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Providence In The News
New Book Offers "Sight Size" Approach to Art
PLYMOUTH, MN (October 29, 2007)
A new book, Cast
Drawing Using the Sight-Size Approach by Darren Rousar, promotes an
arrangement that allows artists to accurately compare their work with nature
in one glance, without refocusing the eye or having to transpose sizes in
the mind. (Click
here to view the press release in its entirety.
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Providence Academy Parent Association (PAPA)
Dr. Kahn Speaks at Providence
The second in the three-part series
for parents of Providence students of all ages will be held on Wednesday,
January 16th at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Kahn will discuss “Keeping our
Children Safe—Without Making Them Scared of Their Own Shadow”. The final
presentation, titled, “Is it the Age?—Understanding Developmental Realities”
will be on Monday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. Please come and
join what are sure to be great discussions.
Faculty Dinners for Parent/Teacher Conferences
The Parent
Association will provide our teaching staff with dinners on the evenings of
Parent/Teacher Conferences, Monday and Tuesday, November 19th and
20th. The dinners will be cooked and served by parent
volunteers. Please consider donating a food or drink item for the
preparation of the dinner. More information, including specific items
needed, will be available in upcoming E-Bulletins. Contact Denise Brown at
(763) 315-5442 with additional questions.
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
Grandparents'/Special Persons' Day
Mark your calendar--the date has been set! Grandparents'/Special
Persons' Day will be held on April 10th and 11th, 2008. Guests of Middle
and Upper School students will be invited to join us on Thursday, the 10th,
and Lower School guests will visit on Friday, the 11th.
Spring Gala Announcement
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26th,
for this year's Spring Gala! With the support of Providence families, we
raised over $200,000 last year. Many wonderful items were purchased for our
students such as: two busses, band and choir risers, library media, weight
room equipment, computers and much more! We are currently identifying the
needs of the school so we can all work together to achieve our goals.
100% of our proceeds will go toward the
items to be identified!
This year, we have hired Griffin Productions,
Jerry Seppala and Kelly Bellini. They are parents and are professional
fundraisers and event planners. They have donated a large portion of their
fee and a generous family came forward to cover the balance. We are very
excited to have their leadership and expertise in planning this fun event.
With the large task at hand, we are looking for
volunteers! There are three committees that are asking for your
participation: the auction committee, the theme/decor/food committee, and
the marketing and sales committee. The time commitment should be under two
hours per week. Please contact Kelly Bellini at (952) 237-0834 or
kelly@grseppala.com for more information and to sign up.
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Athletics Update
Winter Sports Posters
Winter Sports posters have arrived! The
full-color posters include photographs of PA Lions in action, as well as the
Winter Sports schedule. Stop by the Administration Office, Student Services or
the Upper School office to pick up one for your family.
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 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.
College Counselor's Corner
College Counselor's Corner
Ms. Kelly will be out all this week, November 5th through 12th,
traveling to Denmark to see her college student son. Staff in the Upper School
office will be happy to help with questions in her absence. If you have a
college emergency, speak with Mr. Ferdinandt.
Seniors
Most of you are busy working on applications while also attending to your
academics. Try to plan ahead so that you are not too rushed trying to meet
application deadlines. With rare exceptions, you need to complete the yellow
Application/Request for Transcript forms (found in the Upper School office) at
least two weeks before you require us to mail your recommendations and
transcripts. It is okay to complete the request form while you are still
working on your online portion of the application. If you have questions about
application processes or components, please schedule a meeting with Ms. Kelly.
College visitors will continue to be on campus throughout
the next weeks. If you are applying to a school, it is a good idea to stop by
when their admissions person is at Providence Academy. Check the daily bulletin
or the door at the College Counselors’ office for scheduled visits.
Juniors
College admissions visitors coming to Providence are eager to meet with
juniors. This is an easy way to learn about a college or university before
deciding to visit the campus. Take advantage of this resource. Check the
schedule in the daily bulletin or posted on the College Counseling Office door.
Sophomores
Next up for sophomore testing: sophomores have the option to take the
PLAN (pre-ACT) exam on Saturday, November 17th at Providence. We
strongly encourage you to use this opportunity to take the PLAN, a practice for
next year’s ACT. You need to submit a permission slip prior to November 12th
to be eligible to sit for the exam.
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.
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.
This week, juniors and seniors may visit with
representatives from the following colleges, right here at Providence. They’re
coming to you!
Monday, November 5th
DePauw University - 8:00 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Michigan Tech - 2:20 p.m. in the College Counselor Office
Mount Mercy College - 2:20 p.m. in the Upper School Conf. Room
Tuesday, November 6th
Wartburg College - 11:15 a.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
Wednesday, November 7th
St. Olaf College - 2:20 p.m. in the Upper School Conference Room
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