October 10 NO SCHOOL October 11 "Our Town" tickets go on sale October 11-14 Conferences Minimum Days October 12 VIANNEY 7pm October 14 Grade 5 to Wells Fargo October 17 Speaker Series "Best Practices at Nation's Top High Schools" 8:30am October 18 Justin-Siena on campus 9:30am ---- Grade 3 to Discovery Center October 19 Speaker Series "Your Child's Writing Life: How To Inspire Confidence, Creativity, and Skill At Every Age" 8:30am ---- Paraliturgy October 22 "Imagine: An Evening in Havana" 5pm October 27 Sonoma Academy on campus 11am
November 3 & 4 "Our Town"
November 6 6-7:30pm Dads and daughters grades 3-5 bball December 4 6-7:30pm Dads and sons grades 3-5 bball |
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Greetings!
Please read to the bottom of this email each week for important school announcements!
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Notes from the Director:
Living the field experience: providing outstanding field experiences for our students is one of the things that makes Presentation unique among its peers. Field experiences are chosen by the faculty to support the academic, spiritual, social and athletic student learning. Additionally, we hope that the field experiences will foster learning and memories that the students will take into the future. Thanks to the support of our parents we are able to provide outstanding learning experiences for all students.
As Director, I decided to "live the experience" and so joined the 7th grade Humanities class on their annual trip to Ashland's Shakespeare Festival, a field experience designed to support the historical and literary curricular units associated with the study of world history. This was truly an outstanding adventure! The plays, of course, were excellent -the acting, singing, sets were of the highest quality. Two of the plays, Pirates of Penzance and Love's Labor's Lost, were performed in the outdoor Elizabethan Theater - yes, it was cold and raining but this was forgotten as we were pulled into the stories, following the twists, turns and outcomes of the plays. We were fortunate to be able to attend a Prologue prior to each play to ensure that the students (and adults who studied Shakespeare many years ago) truly understood and appreciated the intricacies of what we were about to experience. The back stage tour was one of the highlights. We experienced all the creative energy that goes into each production. However, the best part was being with the class...watching them experience theater, explore Ashland and spend time with each other was worth the trip. 
What I really came to understand is the preparation that goes into the field experiences. The teacher and students began their preparation for this trip over the summer with summer reading and writing assignments. Students were given assignments to work on while in Ashland and others that will be completed upon our return. This type of preparation is true for all the field experiences from the farm visits in kindergarden to the 8th grade tour of Washington, D.C. Did the students enjoy the trip? I'm sure they did. Did Mrs. Carroll and the chaperones enjoy the experience? Ask them - after they catch up on their sleep! As for me, I'm ready for the next field experience - look out Washington, D.C.! Here we come! |
Kinders Visit Greenstring Farms
On Wednesday, Sept. 28th, the Kinders went on a fieldtrip to Greenstring Farms in Petaluma.
They were able to feed the cows and the sheep, pet the silky chickens, pick peppers from the field, as well as broccoli rabe. They learned about composting, planting, and harvesting. Upon their return to school, they found, in our own garden, that the carrot seeds they planted a few weeks ago have sprouted!
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Tickets on sale this week! $10 in office or online! |
"Imagine: An Evening" in Havana Fast Approaching!
Buy Your Tickets Today!
First... click here to buy your tickets right now if you haven't already!! We need your attendance to ensure that the party is a great success!
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Live Auction Preview: Lot #8 Week at Incline Village
This lot, sure to be a favorite with the crowd, includes a week in a beautiful 6-BEDROOM (!) house in Incline Village this summer, complete with wine, travel relaxation products (from Salon Novo), jet ski rentals, picture frames and a gift certificate for dinner. Includes use of the fantastic Incline Village Rec Center which features a fitness center, tennis, a pool and more.
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6th Graders Loving School's First-Ever Multi-Day Field Experience at Mount Hermon
From 6th Grade Teacher Tracy Walthard on Tuesday:
The students unpacked, had a great taco lunch, did their first hike, swam, had rec time, had dinner, did campfire (indoors because it looked like rain, but as I type...no rain). We ended the evening singing worship songs and roasting marshmellows. There are happy, tired faces everywhere I look! 
Tomorrow we will be completing the vertical climbing wall in the morning, and WOW, is it tall! I'll be sure to take lots of pictures.
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Coach Amy Reports on Second Cross Country Meet
[Note: Only 5th graders participated in this meet as our 6th and 7th graders were on overnight field trips]
Sonoma Academy hosted our second meet on Tuesday under temperamental gray skies and chilly conditions. If you ask me, that is what I call ideal running weather!
The course at Sonoma Academy started our runners up a windy asphalt hill, where they then looped behind the school and back up the mountain side in plain view of the wildly thrilled crowd of parents and peers. At various checkpoints throughout the run, Sonoma Academy students greeted and guided each of the runners with words of encouragement and positive cheers.
Once again, our Patriots completed the race tired but with smiles from ear to ear! Our parents lined the finish line with water and oranges in hand and plenty of high fives! At this time, I do not have the results, however, when the information is trickled down to me, our 5th graders will be the first to know!
Thank you to the parents for their continued support -- driving to and from each meet and being our runners' biggest cheerleaders! It makes for such a positive energy surrounding each meet having each of you there!
 Until next time ...
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2012 Yearbook Prices to Go Up on Nov. 1
While it may seem early to be ordering your child's Yearbook, our contract and pricing with our provider requires an early commitment in order to keep the prices from going any higher. You have from now until the end of Oct. to buy a yearbook for $40, after that the price goes to $45. Order forms are in the office now and online ordering will be available on the school's web site this week.
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No School Monday & Conferences This Week
While on campus this week for conferences, please take a walk around the classrooms to view samples of student writing. 6+1 Writing Traits is a program used as part of our writing curriculum across all grade levels. This trimester classes have been exploring word choice and how this trait enhances and enriches writing. Student work will be posted in the windows - enjoy!
Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday due to a Professional Development Day for the teachers and that Tuesday - Friday are minimum days. No lunch is served. The After Care room will be open from 12:30 - 5:30pm. If your child is staying for the afternoon, please send a lunch and snack. |
Great Turnout for First GIRLS SCOUT Meeting on Campus!
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Parent's Association Speaker Series:
Monday, October 17th: "Best Practices in Education: What We Can Learn from America's Top High Schools" 8:30am - 9:45am (Library) FREE To register: http://practicesineducation.eventbrite.com/ * * * * * * * * * * * Wednesday, October 19th: "How To Cultivate the Love of Writing in Our Children" from 8:30am-9:45am (Library) FREE To register: http://loveofwriting.eventbrite.com/
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Save the Date: Saturday, October 29th!
8th Grade Car Wash to Raise Money for Trip to Washington, D.C.
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Important School Updates:
Spirit Squad: Interested 5th through 8th graders should turn in their Spirit Squad forms right away as the first practice will be held on Monday, October 19th at 3:30pm!
See's Candy Fundraiser Starts October 17:
Our annual See's Candy Fundraiser will begin on October 17th so begin thinking now of all the gift opportunities for your delicious candies!
Emergency Cards & Emergency Bags are Due! More than a dozen Emergency Cards have still not yet been turned into the office. It would be so terrible if we were unable to reach you in the event of an emergency. Please stop into the office today to fill yours out. Emergency bags are also overdue at this time. We must have one for each student to ensure their safety and comfort in the event of a crisis.
For parents of 7th and 8th graders:
Remaining High School Visits to Presentation Campus
Justin-Siena October 18 9:30am
Sonoma Academy October 27 11:00am
Marin Academy November 1 11:00am
Credo High School November 9 9:30am
Recommended Remaining High School Shadow Days
Justin-Siena Monday, October 17 St. Vincent's Tuesday, October 25 SVHS Wednesday, November 2 Sonoma Academy Wednesday, November 16 Uniform Update: Please remember that only uniform sweaters and outerwear sold by Land's End and Classic Design may be worn at school. Just because a garment is burgundy, dark green or khaki in color, does not mean that it is approved for uniform wear. Click here for October Hot Lunch Form |
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Community News:
Bullying Talk: The Praxis Peace Institute of Sonoma on Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. is offering a talk on "Dignity for All and the End of Bullying" at the Community Center. The speaker is former Oberlin College President Robert Fuller, Ph. D., an internationally recognized authority on bullying and the demeaning behavior that prevents dignity and self-respect. His books include "Somebodies and Nobodies" and "All Rise: Somebodies, Nobodies, and the Politics of Dignity." Praxis says this event will begin a series of presentations on conflict resolution, boundary setting, bullying, and respectfully dealing with differences. Tickets are $15 but free for children and teens (available at Reader's Books).
PARENTING CONFERENCE IN SONOMA:
Crossing Thin Ice - The Secrets of Influential Parenting (formerly called Shepherding Your Teen) is a life-transforming seminar for the parents of young people between 8 and 18 years old. Jeff Schadt, Founder and President of the Youth Transition Network, leads this conference. Jeff has done extensive research on what it takes to parent emotionally and spiritually healthy kids so parents can help them launch successfully and succeed for life on their own after high school. This conference will give parents the tools to open up communication and gain influence with their youth.
Crossing Thin Ice will be held at Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9am-3pm. A box lunch is available for purchase on Saturday for $5.
Cost is $25 per person. To register, visit www.crossingthinice.com. For additional information, contact St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 707-996-6024.
Tutoring List Available at SVHS
Each fall, Sonoma Valley High School produces a list of high achieving students available for tutoring. The list includes their name, email, phone, area of specialty and year. Their typical rate is $15/hr. Copies of the list are available in our school office now.
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.
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