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Sept. 5
Labor Day - No School
Sept. 6
Parent Association Meeting
8:30am in the Library
Back To School Nights
Sept. 7 6:45pm Primary Grades
Sept. 13 6:45pm Intermediate Grades
Sept. 15 6:45pm
Middle School
Sept. 7
Hot lunch and After-Care begin
Sept. 8
Presentation School Anniversary Celebration & Liturgy (Dress Uniform)
11:00 a.m.
Sept. 17
School-Wide Yard Sale to Benefit 8th Grade Trip to D.C.
8am-2pm
Sept. 20
Fall Session of Perks
begins
Sept. 22
Parenting in the Digital Age
Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
6:30-8:30 pm
Oct. 22
Imagine: An Evening in Havana
Don't Miss it!!!
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Greetings!
Please read to the bottom of this email each week for important school announcements!
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Presentation Celebrates First Liturgy
of the 2011-2012 School Year
Come and pray! Our first liturgy this year coincides with the 14th anniversary of Opening Day for Presentation School and embraces the theme: "Our Story" as we begin our 15th year.
The past 14 years have been eventful as we grew from 100 students in rented temporary quarters to 184 students in our beautiful permanent site. September 8th is also the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, Patroness of the United States, remembered in the Mary Grotto on our campus. We look forward to seeing many of the school community's members, past and present, as we pray together on September 8th at 11 o'clock in the Activity Center. There is a reception following in the library. Please note that this is a Dress Uniform day for the students.
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Presentation School Parent's Association
Speaker Series
Presents: PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Speaker: OFER ZUR, Ph.D.
On Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 pm Ofer Zur, Ph.D. will discuss the generational gap between what has been dubbed as "Digital Natives" (the young ones) and "Digital Immigrants" (older adults and parents). It will help parents learn about the digital world of their children, their attraction to Facebook, Twitter and texting, and will propose ideas in regard to the "do's" and "don'ts" of effective parenting of the digitally savvy child. The guidelines to parents are aimed to reduce conflict and tension and increase harmony and collaboration in the home around digital issues.
Dr Zur is a consultant, licensed psychologist, writer, teacher, and lecturer from Sonoma. His recent focus has been on the psychology of the web and how modern digital technologies are affecting our families, relationships, schools, workplace and society at large.
This presentation is geared to parents, teachers and concerned members of our community. Admission is free and babysitting will be available to school parents (see office for details).
RSVP here: http://digitalageparenting.eventbrite.com/ |
Student Council Elections Held
The 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes gathered on Wednesday to hear the speeches of the new Student Council candidates.
All of the candidates were very enthusiastic and promised to work on many great spirit activities for the whole school including no homework week, an evening of star gazing and the introduction of new colors to the school uniform. A favorite Treasurer slogan was "Count on Someone Who Can Count". Students then received ballots to vote for the Student Council Offices of President, Secretary and Treasurer for the 2011-2 school year.
The elections were close. We are proud of the dozens of students who ran. All candidates were all uniquely qualified and very passionate. Congratulations to the new student body officers (all from the 8th grade): Co-Presidents: Jack Greenberg and Cristian Isbrandtsen Secretary: Gracie Bundschu Treasurer : Alison Gray
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Admissions Update from Beth Fox
Did you know...
...that we have 40 new students, 16 new families and one new faculty member joining us this year? Let's welcome them all into the Presentation School community!
We have new families from Switzerland, San Francisco, Marin, Petaluma, Prestwood, Dunbar, Sassarini, Woodland Star, Sonoma Charter, Crescent Montessori, St. Francis, and Adele Harrison Middle School.
No grade has fewer than 16 students and our
enrollment is now 184 students.
It's going to be a great year! We look forward to the
enthusiasm and energy of our new and current families that make up our Presentation School community.
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Save the Date for "A Night in Havana": Sat., Oct. 22!
Our big fall fundraiser is coming up soon and it should be a great party! Please join us for "Imagine: A Night in Havana" on Saturday, October 22nd at school. We are hoping that everyone will attend this fun event. It should be a great night with delicious food and drink, great music, a fabulous auction, an exciting raffle and terrific music. You can buy a table with your friends or we will seat you with others from your grade.
You will be hearing from Event Chairs Katie Sebastiani and Robin Granko shortly with specifics regarding reservations and donations.
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SSAT Class Offered on Campus
For the first time ever, The Presentation School is offering an SSAT prep class on campus this fall for 7th and 8th graders. All 12 spots were quickly reserved by 8th graders but the class will be offered again next fall if demand exists. The class will meet in the Science Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school beginning this Tuesday and culminate in a full length scored practice test the first weekend in October. The SSAT is the Secondary School Admissions Test and it is an important part of the admissions process at several area private high schools including Sonoma Academy, Marin Academy and Branson. Preparation for this test is also relevant to the HSPT (used by Justin-Siena) and for eventual PSAT and SAT testing in high school. The class is being taught by a professional SSAT tutor. Presentation is the first middle school in Sonoma to offer a formal prep class for the SSAT. |
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School-Wide Yard Sale Sept. 17th!
On Saturday, September, 17th, Presentation will be holding a giant Yard Sale to benefit the 8th grade's spring trip to Washington, D.C. The grade seeks donations from all school families of clothes, housewares, art, small furniture, toys and more! The sale will also feature 200+ new toys thanks to a generous donation arranged by a school family.
Save the date of Sept. 17th from 8am to 2pm.
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Fall Perks Classes Include New Offerings
This fall's Perks classes include a number of new offerings, all of which begin the week of Sept. 20th.
Sign up today in the office or the library!
JUST ADDED: Rock Climbing with Professional Climbers International, Grades K-4 on TUESDAYS, $100 for 8 weeks. Includes professional instruction and time on outdoor boulders.
"The Best You Can Be" Manners and Etiquette with Betty Tietsort, ages 7+, Tues. $150
Hand Sewing and Weaving with Moya Jones-Neely, grades 1-3, Wed. $80
La Dia de Muertos/The Day of the Dead Art Class with Wendy Brayton, grades K-8, Thur. $100 (5 weeks)
Clay Holiday Gift Making with Wendy Brayton, grades K-8, Thurs. $120 (5 weeks, starts later)
Advanced Art Oil Painting with Wendy Brayton, grades 5-8, Tues. $120 (6 weeks)
Art Expression with Jonqui Albin, ages 6-9+, Tues. $90
Super Science Fun with Teresa Caselli, grades K-8, Tues. $115
Pets Lifeline Care for Animals with Mary Green, grades K-8, Wed. $80
Yoga Kids! with Gretchen Armer, grades K-8, Thur. $125
Premier Junior Golf with Total Golf Adventures, grades K-8 Wed. $129
Basketball Club for Boys & Girls with Rebound Basketball Academy for grades K-2 (Tues. $145, 10 weeks) and 3-5 (Thur. $145, 10 weeks)
***PLEASE NOTE*** THERE IS A NEW PAYMENT SYSTEM: You may charge your school account and/or write check to: The Presentation School for entire amount (add $25 registration fee per family)!
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Wednesday, September 14th at 2:30pm
"Making the Transition from Middle School
to High School"
This presentation for all 8th graders will cover: choosing a high school, how to get the most out of your shadowing experience, preparing for entrance and placement testing, arranging teacher recommendations, choosing a high school curriculum and balancing coursework and extra-curriculars. 8th graders will attend during the elective class period and parents are welcome. This discussion and Q&A will take place on Sept. 14 at 2:30 pm in the library. |
Men's Club Father/Child Basketball!
Please join us for some friendly basketball (no experience required) this fall on Sunday nights in the school gym!
Sept. 11 6-7:30pm Dads and middle school daughters
October 9 6-7:30pm Dads and middle school sons
November 6 6-7:30pm Dads and daughters grades 3-5
December 4 6-7:30pm Dads and sons grades 3-5
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8th Graders Matteo, Gracie & Cristian Say "Welcome Back to School!"  |
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Important School Updates:
Business Office: We are in the process of restructuring the Business Office. We thank Joy Steinecke for her service to the school as Controller and wish her well as she pursues new opportunities. We welcome Larry Christensen, Director of Finance, to our Presentation Community. Please stop in to meet Larry.
Volunteers Needed:
We are still in need of Aftercare volunteers on Tuesday and Wednesday. Aftercare is from 3:30-5:30 p.m. You will be trained the first week of school by Miss Amy, our Aftercare Coordinator. If you are interested, please contact Laura Wallace via email at lwallace@presentationschool.com or phone @ 935-0122. Lots of hugs and an opportunity to spend time with our students - what a deal!
In addition we could also use some additional help in the office from 8:30 - 12:30 one day per week on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. No expertise needed - just a willingness to have fun with the crew in the front office.
Hot Lunch:
Please click here to go directly to the Lunch Form.
First Parent Association Meeting:
Tuesday, September 6th, 8:30am, Library
Main Discussion Topic: Community Outreach
Action Item: Brainstorm Ideas for Community Volunteer Opportunities for 2011/2012.
Babysitting is available for each of the Back to School Nights but please indicate your interest in babysitting in advance on the clipboard in the school office (or call Laura Wallace). Suggested donation of $5 perchild will go to benefit the 8th grade trip to Washington, DC.
Papa Murphy's Pizza Night for Presentation is this Wednesday, September 7th. Enjoy a great pizza while supporting Presentation!
A BIG Thank You To:
Dawn O'Neill and Sharon Patterson and 3rd grade parents for the first day of school treats, to the Board of Trustees for hosting our New Parent Reception and to Erin Riley, Kim Rooney, Yalda Taranchi and Lisa Harb and the many volunteers from the 4rd and 5th grade who organized a fun Hot Dog Social on bright and sunny Sunday afternoon. What a wonderful way to say "hello" after a summer away.
Thank you also for a great start to the school year and for smooth drop offs and pick ups. We appreciate that parents are not parking in the loading zone. This insures safety for all of our students.
Uniform Update: Don't forget that this year black shorts can be worn under the uniform jumper and skirts for PE. The shorts are available from Lands End (page 63 in catalog in office).
Emergency Bags are Due! Please bring to your child's classroom no later than 9/23. Content list is in the School Handbook.
Interested in the complete 2011-2012 School Calendar?
It is on our web site, or click here to view it.
5-8th Grade Fall Competitive Cross-Country, Volleyball & Rock Climbing Seasons to start shortly. See office for registration forms.
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Community News:
BBK still has space to join their newest production of "Once On An Island." Rehearsals are every Monday evening and the production will be staged in mid-January.
Cub Scouts:
We're happy to announce that Presentation School will be the new site of the regular meetings of Sonoma's Cub Scout Pack 16. Boys in grades 1-5 may join Pack 16. Members of the Pack come from Sassarini, Prestwood, St. Francis, Sonoma Charter, Presentation, and other private and homeschooled boys from the same neighborhoods. Dens of 5-6 boys meet two to four times a month and the entire pack meets once a month, on the third Tuesday of every month. Click here for more information about Cub Scouts in Sonoma.
Girls Scouts:
A new Girl Scout Troup is forming at Presentation School for grades K-5. There will be an organizational meeting for interested parents on Monday, September 19 at 2:30 p.m. Parent involvement is needed. Please email acrowell@oal.com for more information or to volunteer.
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