Providence ipad program on ABC 40/29 News 0 comments
Last Wednesday, our school announced the iProvidence initiative, a cutting-edge iPad pilot program that will start this fall in our high school.
On Friday, the ABC television station 40/29 visited the Providence campus to do a news segment. You can click iProvidence to see the video.
School Uniforms 4 comments
Patriot moms,
We have many new PCCA families this year who are asking what are your children's favorite uniforms? Please respond to this post to let us know what you consider are staple uniform items for your child's grade.
Thank you from the new Providence moms!
Wacky Wednesday Summer Schedule 0 comments
Wacky Wednesday Schedule 2011
The school year is over and it’s time for some fun summer activities! I hope you’ll join us for the fun adventures we have planned! This is a fun and easy way to get to know other Providence parents and help your children continue building the friendships created during the school year. We will continue to use the evite system to send out evite reminders and you will be able to RSVP online! (This will only be for the outings that require RSVPs.) Also, in case of bad weather, we will plan on either moving the bowling forward or attending a $2 Kids Klub movie at the Rogers Malco Theater. I will keep you posted via evite. Here is our fun summer schedule:
***BOOK TALKS: I would like to encourage you to take the initiative to plan a book talk for your child’s grade level once in June and once in July this summer. It could be at a park, at a classmate’s house with a pool, etc. Each child brings a book they have read this summer (individually or a family read aloud) and shares about that book for 2 minutes (Presentation can include showing cover to class, introducing title and author, short summary of the book (without telling the ending!), a story element (setting, character, plot, conflict, irony, themes, etc), and a “hook” to make the listeners want to read your book (“you’ll have to read this book to find out…”). Afterwards the kids could swim, play at a park, etc. It will be a great way to encourage friendships and a love of reading throughout the summer!***
May 25
Picnic at Tontitown Park Tontitown, AR
We will plan on meeting at the park at 10:00. Bring a picnic lunch and any other fun park games/toys that you have to share. Tontitown Park has picnic tables, plenty of shade, and a variety of playground equipment. We had a huge turnout for this one last summer!
Directions: Take the 412/Sunset Exit off of 540 and drive west towards Tontitown. You will see the park on your left across the street from the Catholic Church.
June 1
June 1
Volunteer at Cobblestone Project Farm Fayetteville, AR
The Cobblestone Project is a grass-roots community initiative whose mission is to work towards “A Community Without Need.” The Farm is designed to use agriculture to help the under-resourced in Northwest Arkansas by focusing on six strategic pillars: Hunger Relief, Education, Economic Development, Community, Food Production, and Sustainability. We will spend the morning volunteering as a family (children of all ages are welcome) weeding, planting, and cultivating and learning about the farm.
The Cobblestone Project is a grass-roots community initiative whose mission is to work towards “A Community Without Need.” The Farm is designed to use agriculture to help the under-resourced in Northwest Arkansas by focusing on six strategic pillars: Hunger Relief, Education, Economic Development, Community, Food Production, and Sustainability. We will spend the morning volunteering as a family (children of all ages are welcome) weeding, planting, and cultivating and learning about the farm.
Directions: From I-540, take the Wedington Road exit and travel 2 miles west. The Farm is across from The Event Place and Penguin Ed’s BBQ. We will meet at 9:00am. For more information, go to www.cobblestoneproject.org or http://thefarm.cobblestoneproject.org/ to watch a GREAT video about The Farm.
June 8
June 8
Tanyard Creek Nature Hike Bella Vista, AR
This is a great outing for a hot summer day! Come prepared to go on a little nature walk along some trails, and then it’s time to cool off in the creek!! Bring your water shoes and swimsuit, along with a few buckets and toys. We usually enjoy trying to dam up the creek, catch fish in a small pool, or play in the waterfall. We will also enjoy a picnic lunch either along the creek or up at the pavilion.
This is a great outing for a hot summer day! Come prepared to go on a little nature walk along some trails, and then it’s time to cool off in the creek!! Bring your water shoes and swimsuit, along with a few buckets and toys. We usually enjoy trying to dam up the creek, catch fish in a small pool, or play in the waterfall. We will also enjoy a picnic lunch either along the creek or up at the pavilion.
Directions: Travel north on 540 until you enter Bella Vista. Continue on to the Town Center exit. Go left at the light and follow 340 along a curvy mile or so. You will pass by a golf course on your left and then a small neighborhood. Just past these houses watch for a sign on your left for Tanyard Creek! There is a parking lot under a big tree next to an open grassy field. Let’s meet at 11:00.
June 15
June 15
Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari Gentry, AR
This 400-acre safari is home for a large variety of exotic animals. It includes petting parks, walk-through areas for interacting with or holding animals, and a 4-mile drive-through safari. (Be sure to have your children use the restroom before starting the drive-through part.) We will have a discounted group rate of $8 for adults; $6 for children ages 3-12; FREE for children 2 and under. (Tell them at the gate that you are with Providence Academy.) We will arrive at 9:00 and meet under the pavilion at 9:15 (sometimes there is a line of cars waiting to get into the entrance.) There is a picnic area for a packed lunch or a snack bar that has soft drinks, snacks, and candy. There is a map and more information at http://www.wildwildernessdrivethroughsafari.com
June 22
This 400-acre safari is home for a large variety of exotic animals. It includes petting parks, walk-through areas for interacting with or holding animals, and a 4-mile drive-through safari. (Be sure to have your children use the restroom before starting the drive-through part.) We will have a discounted group rate of $8 for adults; $6 for children ages 3-12; FREE for children 2 and under. (Tell them at the gate that you are with Providence Academy.) We will arrive at 9:00 and meet under the pavilion at 9:15 (sometimes there is a line of cars waiting to get into the entrance.) There is a picnic area for a packed lunch or a snack bar that has soft drinks, snacks, and candy. There is a map and more information at http://www.wildwildernessdrivethroughsafari.com
June 22
New Creation Camp Fayetteville, AR
Travis & Becky Fink, parents of 3rd grader Caleb, have invited us out to enjoy their 25-acre retreat! (www.newcreationcamp.com) They have installed a new zipline seat and stocked their pond with hundreds of fish, so bring fishing poles! We also have a new option this summer of doing their new Laser Tag Mission (with a $5 donation to missions). Some of the other possible activities include: fishing, swimming in the pool, playing in the creek, hiking trails, archery, ping pong, indoor basketball, and field games. Be sure to bring your swimsuit, a towel, and a picnic lunch. We’ll meet there at 10:00. You can mapquest their address: 17756 Summer Rain Rd; Fayetteville, AR 72701 Directions are also available on the website. Becky’s contact info is Info@newcreationcamp.com
or 479-790-8175
June 30
Travis & Becky Fink, parents of 3rd grader Caleb, have invited us out to enjoy their 25-acre retreat! (www.newcreationcamp.com) They have installed a new zipline seat and stocked their pond with hundreds of fish, so bring fishing poles! We also have a new option this summer of doing their new Laser Tag Mission (with a $5 donation to missions). Some of the other possible activities include: fishing, swimming in the pool, playing in the creek, hiking trails, archery, ping pong, indoor basketball, and field games. Be sure to bring your swimsuit, a towel, and a picnic lunch. We’ll meet there at 10:00. You can mapquest their address: 17756 Summer Rain Rd; Fayetteville, AR 72701 Directions are also available on the website. Becky’s contact info is Info@newcreationcamp.com
or 479-790-8175
June 30
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Bentonville, AR
NOTE: This is a Thursday morning. We will begin at 10:00 at Crystal Bridges at the Massey on the Bentonville Square. We will view the 5x8 foot model of the art museum that is under construction and the preview exhibit showing the history and progress of the museum opening 11-11-11. We will then drive over to the construction site that is north of Compton Gardens and walk or ride bikes on the paved walking trail to view the construction site from the observation deck (and see the progress that has been made since we viewed it last summer). Bring a picnic lunch to eat at the Compton Gardens afterwards. For more information the website is www.crystalbridgesmuseum.org.
July 6
NOTE: This is a Thursday morning. We will begin at 10:00 at Crystal Bridges at the Massey on the Bentonville Square. We will view the 5x8 foot model of the art museum that is under construction and the preview exhibit showing the history and progress of the museum opening 11-11-11. We will then drive over to the construction site that is north of Compton Gardens and walk or ride bikes on the paved walking trail to view the construction site from the observation deck (and see the progress that has been made since we viewed it last summer). Bring a picnic lunch to eat at the Compton Gardens afterwards. For more information the website is www.crystalbridgesmuseum.org.
July 6
Geocaching Adventure! Lowell, AR
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then can share their experiences online. Trey Auten and daughter Emily, a Providence student, are planning a fun geocaching adventure for us! We will meet at the Providence Lower East Campus at 9:00 to begin. If you would like to help plan the adventure or if you have a GPS that we can use for the day, call Trey Auten at 426-3118. For more information on geocaching to to www.geocaching.com.
July 13
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then can share their experiences online. Trey Auten and daughter Emily, a Providence student, are planning a fun geocaching adventure for us! We will meet at the Providence Lower East Campus at 9:00 to begin. If you would like to help plan the adventure or if you have a GPS that we can use for the day, call Trey Auten at 426-3118. For more information on geocaching to to www.geocaching.com.
July 13
Roller Skating at Roller City Springdale, AR
Get ready for a little roller skating, limbo, and shoot the duck! (Do they still do that or does that date me back to when I was in 6th grade?) They are opening Roller City just for us from 1-3pm! The cost is $3 for roller skates or $6 for in-line or speed skates (parents can skate for free).
Get ready for a little roller skating, limbo, and shoot the duck! (Do they still do that or does that date me back to when I was in 6th grade?) They are opening Roller City just for us from 1-3pm! The cost is $3 for roller skates or $6 for in-line or speed skates (parents can skate for free).
Directions: From 540 take the 412/Sunset exit and turn east. Century St. is one block past 40th. Turn left on Century St. You will see Roller City about ¾ of the way down the block on the right side. The address is 1007 Century St. The phone number is 756-3866.
July 20
July 20
Rogers Bowling Center Rogers, AR
Get ready for a little friendly bowling competition! I hope they have gutter bumpers. We will be meeting at 11:00 at the Rogers Bowling Center (3500 W Walnut, Rogers – take Exit 85 and head east approximately 1 mile, it’ll be on your right). The cost is $2.50/person/game and $1.50 for shoes. No outside food is allowed in, but they do have a snack bar.
July 27
Get ready for a little friendly bowling competition! I hope they have gutter bumpers. We will be meeting at 11:00 at the Rogers Bowling Center (3500 W Walnut, Rogers – take Exit 85 and head east approximately 1 mile, it’ll be on your right). The cost is $2.50/person/game and $1.50 for shoes. No outside food is allowed in, but they do have a snack bar.
July 27
Ice Skating at the Jones Center Springdale, AR
Need to cool off a bit? How about ice skating? Come join us from 12:00-1:30.
We will receive a group discount to rent ice skates for $1 per person (this includes admission ticket). Be sure to dress warm – the temperature is around 45-50 degrees. You are welcome to bring snacks or drinks. Please, RSVP because we will need to pay as a group to receive the discount.
August 3
Need to cool off a bit? How about ice skating? Come join us from 12:00-1:30.
We will receive a group discount to rent ice skates for $1 per person (this includes admission ticket). Be sure to dress warm – the temperature is around 45-50 degrees. You are welcome to bring snacks or drinks. Please, RSVP because we will need to pay as a group to receive the discount.
August 3
Wal-Mart Visitor Center and Splash Park Bentonville, AR
We will receive a guided tour of the newly renovated Wal-Mart Visitor Center including Mr. Sam’s truck! You can get lunch from the new Wal-Mart Café or bring a picnic lunch. Then we will go over to the downtown Bentonville Splash Park. We will meet at 11:00. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel. For more information go to http://walmartstores.com/aboutus/287.aspx.
Aug 8-19
We will receive a guided tour of the newly renovated Wal-Mart Visitor Center including Mr. Sam’s truck! You can get lunch from the new Wal-Mart Café or bring a picnic lunch. Then we will go over to the downtown Bentonville Splash Park. We will meet at 11:00. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel. For more information go to http://walmartstores.com/aboutus/287.aspx.
Aug 8-19
Class Parties
I left these weeks open for you to plan back-to-school parties for your child’s class or grade level!
August 20 NW Arkansas Naturals—KLRC Faith & Family Night Springdale, AR
Note: This is a Saturday evening. Bring the entire family and join us for a special evening at Arvest Ballpark! KLRC and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are joining to present the 2011 Faith & Family Night. We will meet outside the Grand Entrance at 5:15pm. The gates open at 5:30. At 6:00 is a concert by a contemporary Christian musician—yet to be announced. Game time is 7:30. Fireworks will follow the game. We will have a group rate of $5 per ticket on the lawn. (We’ll be in the grassy area behind 3rd base.) Don’t forget to bring blankets or chairs for seating. You will need to RSVP via evite by Thursday, August 11 to get this special price.
We are going to have a blast this summer! I look forward to seeing many of you on these fun adventures!
Ashley Shaver
LAshleyShaver@msn.com
479-799-7335
I left these weeks open for you to plan back-to-school parties for your child’s class or grade level!
August 20 NW Arkansas Naturals—KLRC Faith & Family Night Springdale, AR
Note: This is a Saturday evening. Bring the entire family and join us for a special evening at Arvest Ballpark! KLRC and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are joining to present the 2011 Faith & Family Night. We will meet outside the Grand Entrance at 5:15pm. The gates open at 5:30. At 6:00 is a concert by a contemporary Christian musician—yet to be announced. Game time is 7:30. Fireworks will follow the game. We will have a group rate of $5 per ticket on the lawn. (We’ll be in the grassy area behind 3rd base.) Don’t forget to bring blankets or chairs for seating. You will need to RSVP via evite by Thursday, August 11 to get this special price.
We are going to have a blast this summer! I look forward to seeing many of you on these fun adventures!
Ashley Shaver
LAshleyShaver@msn.com
479-799-7335
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