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June 25, 2010

Dear STA Parents:

Just a few notes to close out June -

1) Thank you to the families who will host two students this year! There is another potential student (an 8th grader from Mexico) who is in need of a host family. If you are interested, please contact Peggy Mansur in the admissions office - pmansur@cadets.com.

2) Two mailings were sent over the last week; please be sure to read the information and return the requested documents by the due date.

3) News items were recently posted on Cadets.com/News, including an article about Ms. Des Jarlais, the 4x800 relay team placed second in the state and Alex Jurich was named baseball player of the year.

4) The online school calendar will be updated by July 15th.

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June 11, 2010

SEMESTER GRADES
Viewing Quarter/Semester Grades and Comments
Parents, to view comments made by teachers for Quarter 4/Semester 2:
1. Login to the PowerSchool parent portal with your username and password
2. You may review your son's grades from the main page
3. By clicking on the letter grade, you will be taken to a page with details of the assignments and grades for the quarter/semester.
4. Above the list of assignments, you will see Teacher Comments.

We will send you a hard copy of your son's final report card by June 15.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
We will complete transcript requests on Wednesdays during the summer. You may download a transcript request form under College Counseling and either fax it (651-454-4574) or mail it to STA.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The Middle School is closed until August 16th; Mrs. McQuillan will check e-mail and voicemail once a week.

The main office will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (8:00 a.m. to noon) until August. Select personnel will be available during the summer. If you cannot come to school during the set hours, please call for an appointment.

SEEKING HOUSING FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
The admissions office is seeking housing for two foreign exchange students. Housing is needed for an incoming seventh and ninth grade student. To learn more, contact the admissions office at 651-683-1515, pmansur@cadets.com or jkenney@cadets.com.

LINK TO SUMMER READING REQUIREMENTS

JOIN THE CHOIR – TRAVEL TO SPAIN!
The STA high school choir members have an amazing cultural opportunity next school year to perform and experience the richness of Spain. If you haven’t signed up for Choir, now is the time to do it! Be part of this life-changing experience.
Click here for more information from Ms. Fahey

SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS
STA offers a variety of summer athletic camps for kids of all ages. Enroll your son in basketball or football camp; enroll your son or daughter in swimming camp. There’s also a free football camp for incoming 9th graders. Registration forms are available online

SUMMER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE POSTED ONLINE

SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION
Students from Ms. Doyle’s Paint and Print and Drawing classes will have work on display at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Student work will be included in the exhibit Postal Impressions 2010: CANDYGRAM! on display from June 24 to August 1. An opening reception will be held on June 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR IS JUNE 30
Thank you to those parents who have made an annual fund gift! Those who would still like to contribute to the annual fund, and benefit the students and teachers, please make your gift by June 30, 2010. Click here to donate online

ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 14
The City of Mendota Heights has confirmed that the construction of the roundabout will begin on June 14, 2010. The roundabout will be located at the entrance to Visitation to reduce the potential for serious accidents. Mendota Heights Road will be closed between Dodd Road and Lake Drive during construction, which will significantly decrease the cost of the project and the time needed to complete it.

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June 4, 2010

SEMESTER GRADES
Parents, please ignore semester 2 grades in PowerSchool. Those grades are fluid until teachers finish computing grades the second week of June.

REPORT CARDS
Final report cards will be mailed to parents in mid-June.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
We will complete transcript requests on Wednesdays during the summer. You may download a transcript request form under College Counseling and either fax it (651-454-4574) or mail it to STA.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TRACK TEAM
Conference champions B. Anderson, D. FitzPatrick, M. Flanagan and D. Miller broke their own school record and won the section in the 4x800. They will compete in the state tournament next weekend. Miller will also compete individually in the 800. Other section meet competitors: A. Rudd placed third in the pole vault and Anderson placed third in the 3200.

BASEBALL GAME TONIGHT
The baseball team is in the final four of the section tournament. The game is at 7:30 p.m. at Alimagnet Park in Burnsville.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
The admissions office is seeking housing for two foreign exchange students. Housing is needed for an incoming seventh and ninth grade student. To learn more, contact the admissions office at 651-683-1515, pmansur@cadets.com or jkenney@cadets.com.

LINK TO SUMMER READING REQUIREMENTS

ONLY FOUR SPOTS REMAIN
Send your son to ROTC Summer Camp and learn to be HOOAH!
Dates: 2 – 6 August 
Location: Camp Dodge, Iowa
Cost: Free!
Who: Looking for Cadets from the Classes of 2011, 2012 and 2013

Activities include: 
Sports / Fitness 
Rappelling
Leadership
Reaction Course
Confidence Course  
Orienteering
Marching competitions  
Swimming
Eating lots of Army chow!
Wearing fatigues!
Meeting other cadets from schools in Minnesota and Iowa!

Contact LTC DePuglio, Commandant, at 651-683-1547 for the application.

SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION
Students from Ms. Doyle’s Paint and Print and Drawing classes will have work on display at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Student work will be included in the exhibit Postal Impressions 2010: CANDYGRAM! on display from June 24 to August 1. An opening reception will be held on June 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

SELL YOUR USED UNIFORMS THROUGH THE MOTHERS’ CLUB
We encourage you or your son to make an effort to turn in used uniform pieces, especially white pants and blouse coats. We accept items in good condition and will resell these at the used uniform sale in July. You will receive a portion of the sale price and that will be sent to you shortly after the item sells. Click here to access all the information
June 8
9:00 a.m. to noon
STA Cafeteria

USED UNIFORM DONATIONS TO SCHOOL 
The Admissions Office or the Middle School Office will be happy to accept your son's Middle School or High School uniform if it is no longer needed. The donated uniforms are made available to incoming and current students (at a discounted charge) who may need financial assistance. Thank you in advance for your donations!

ERIC HARMS ’08 TREE DEDICATION
You are invited to join the Harms family and STA alumni, faculty and students on June 8, at 5:30 p.m. to dedicate a tree in Eric’s memory near the Media Center. A reception will follow in the cafeteria.

THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR IS JUNE 30
Thank you to those parents who have made an annual fund gift! Those who would still like to contribute to the annual fund, and benefit the students and teachers, please make your gift by June 30, 2010. Click here to donate online

ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION ANTICIPATED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 15
The City of Mendota Heights has confirmed that the construction of the roundabout is scheduled to begin on June 15, 2010. The roundabout will be located at the entrance to Visitation to reduce the potential for serious accidents. Mendota Heights Road will be closed between Dodd Road and Lake Drive during construction, which will significantly decrease the cost of the project and the time needed to complete it.

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May 28, 2010

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SEMESTER GRADES
    Parents, please ignore semester 2 grades in PowerSchool. Those grades are fluid until teachers finish computing grades the second week of June.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
    The admissions office is seeking housing for two foreign exchange students. Housing is needed for an incoming seventh and a ninth grade student. To learn more, contact the admissions office at 651-683-1515, pmansur@cadets.com or jkenney@cadets.com

FREE NATIVE PLANTS
    The Middle School Eco Club has native plants free for the taking next week after the last exam each day - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in room 250 (12:00 to 1:00 p.m.). There is a variety of prairie grasses and wildflowers germinating in decomposable pots ready to be planted. The native plants would be a nice addition to a perennial garden. Any questions, contact Garry Loufek at gloufek@cadets.com.

LINK TO SUMMER READING REQUIREMENTS

LUNCH PROGRAM
    Reminder that all lunch accounts must be paid in full by June 3rd. Please contact Mrs. Marks at jmarks@cadets.com if you have any questions.

SEMESTER II EXAMS SCHEDULE
    Students in grades 7-11 will have comprehensive final exams in all classes except Leadership, Physical Education and some MS electives. The Media Center and cafeteria are open for study. Students DO NOT need to be in uniform during exams week.
    Parents, please remember that students are expected to take their semester exams at the scheduled time. Students do not need to be at school if they do not have an exam but we request that students do not ask teachers about taking an exam at a different time.
    June 1-4 are school days; all VISTA buses still run on the regular schedule.
Tuesday, June 1:
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Period 8 test
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Period 7 test

Wednesday, June 2:
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Period 5/6 test
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Period 4 or 5a(MS) test

Thursday, June 3:
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Period 3 test
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Period 2 test

Friday, June 4:
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Period 1 test

STA ROUND-UP – SAVE THE DATES
Thursday, August 5 – 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, August 11 – 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    This summer, to begin the 2010-11 school year, we will have a new way to distribute materials to, and collect information from, parents and students. We have made these changes to make it easier and more efficient for parents to acquire all the important information needed to begin a new school year.
    You must come to school with your son(s) on one of these days. You may show up at any time between the hours listed above (no appointment is needed).
    SCHEDULES WILL NOT BE MAILED FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR.

SELL YOUR USED UNIFORMS THROUGH THE MOTHERS’ CLUB
    We encourage you or your son to make an effort to turn in used uniform pieces, especially white pants and blouse coats. We accept items in good condition and will resell these at the used uniform sale in July. You will receive a portion of the sale price and that will be sent to you shortly after the item sells. Click here to access all the information
June 8 
9:00 a.m. to noon 
STA Cafeteria

CADET MAKER BOOKSTORE FINAL’S BLOW OUT SALE!
    All in-stock, regular priced items are 20% off in the Cadet Maker with the exception the Cadet Pillow, graduation paper products and letter jackets. Summer Reading books and clearance items are still available.
4 DAYS ONLY!
Cadet Maker hours:
Tuesday, June 1 ~ 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 2 ~ 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 3 ~ 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday, June 4 ~ 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (then closed for the summer)

USED UNIFORM DONATIONS TO SCHOOL
    The Admissions Office or the Middle School Office will be happy to accept your son's Middle School or High School uniform if it is no longer needed. The donated uniforms are made available to incoming and current students at no charge. Thank you in advance for your donations!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CADETS BASEBALL!
    Congratulations to the 7th grade team – division champions and CAA City Runners-Up. Congratulations to the varsity team – conference champions and seeded #1 in the section. The first section game is at home on Tuesday, June 1 at 4:30 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CADETS TRACK!
    B. Anderson, D. FitzPatrick, M. Flanagan and D. Miller are conference champions and set a new conference record in the 4x800. B. Anderson and D. FitzPatrick are also the conference champions in the 3200 and the 800, respectively.

DON’T MISS THE BOAT – LAST CALL FOR THE FRESHMAN PARENTS CRUISE!
    The Queen of Excelsior Cruise is for parents of the Class of 2013. Here's your chance to get to know your fellow Class of 2013 parents better while you spend an early summer evening together on Lake Minnetonka aboard the Queen of Excelsior. Includes dinner, with cash bar. Hosted by STA parents Bob and Molly Ziton.
Date: June 23, 2010  6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person includes dinner (cash bar available)
Limited spots remain! Contact the Auction Office at jwhaley@cadets.com to RSVP.

JOIN THE CHOIR – TRAVEL TO SPAIN!
    The STA high school choir members have an amazing cultural opportunity next school year to perform and experience the richness of Spain. If you haven’t signed up for Choir, now is the time to do it! Be part of this life-changing experience.
Click here for more information from Ms. Fahey

SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS
    STA offers a variety of summer athletic camps for kids of all ages. Enroll your son in basketball, soccer and/or football camp; enroll your son or daughter in swimming camp. There’s also a free football camp for incoming 9th graders. Registration forms are available online

SUMMER PROGRAM AT VISITATION
    Convent of the Visitation School’s Summer Solution, which includes summer classes and summer camp, is an academic, enrichment and fun program serving children from preschool through 12th grade. For the most updated information or to register, please e-mail Julia Dale at jdale@vischool.org or call her at 651-683-1751.

LAST INTERSTATE DRIVING COURSE
    With retirement in mind while looking to the future, Bill “Crash” Collins, STA Class of 1968, will be offering his last-ever Drivers Education Class this spring. He is looking to the future and winding down on his commitments for classroom and behind-the-wheel training. He hopes to retire within the next few years and is willing to provide this last class to the STA community. This class will only be available at his South St. Paul location. To register and learn more about his program visit his Web site

WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR EAGLE SCOUT
    Parents, I would like to recognize our Eagle Scouts in the summer Saber. If your son achieved this rank between September 1, 2009 and now, please contact Mary Culbertson at mculbertson@cadets.com.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHS ADDED TO WEB SITE
MORE Mothers’ Club luncheon photos

Thank you to Jennifer Weichert for Auction photos

Thank you to Dr. Edith Kang for Fiddler on the Roof photos

Military Awards photos will be posted by June 1

THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR IS JUNE 30
    Thank you to those parents who have made an annual fund gift! Those who would still like to contribute to the annual fund, and benefit the students and teachers, please make your gift by June 30, 2010. Click here to donate online

EVENTS:

SENIOR EAGLE AWARDS
This event is invitation only for students and their parents.
Tuesday, June 1
6:00 p.m.

BACCALAUREATE MASS AND RECEPTION
All seniors and their parents are invited to the special occasion. More information will be sent in a separate e-mail to parents of seniors.
Tuesday, June 1
7:30 p.m.

GRADUATION PRACTICE
Wednesday, June 2
12:00 p.m.
STA Gymnasium

GRADUATION!
Thursday, June 3
7:30 p.m.
St. Paul Cathedral

GRADUATION PARTY
June 3-4
9:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
STA

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 4

ERIC HARMS ’08 TREE DEDICATION
    You are invited to join the Harms family and STA alumni, faculty and students on June 8, at 5:30 p.m. to dedicate a tree in Eric’s memory near the Media Center. A reception will follow in the cafeteria.

ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION ANTICIPATED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 15
     The City of Mendota Heights has confirmed that the construction of the roundabout is scheduled to begin on June 15, 2010. The roundabout will be located at the entrance to Visitation to reduce the potential for serious accidents. Mendota Heights Road will be closed between Dodd Road and Lake Drive during construction, which will significantly decrease the cost of the project and the time needed to complete it.

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our service men and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.

We also remember the families of our troops, and ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes and your peace, provision and strength to fill their lives.

May the members of our armed forces be filled with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support.

In the name of Jesus. Amen.