October 31
Minimum Day Happy Halloween
November 1
All Saint's Day
PA Meeting 6:30pm
November 2
All Soul's Day
November 3
CTY Gifted Meeting 8:20am
November 3 & 4 "Our Town" 7pm
November 6
6-7:30pm
Dads and daughters grades 3-5 bball
November 7
7th and 8th grade boys basketball home games 3:45pm
November 8
SVHS at Presentation 9:00am November 9 Grade 5 to Cabot Space and Science November 9 Credo High School at Presentation 9:30am November 10 Admissions Open House November 11 No School Veteran's Day November 14 No School Professional Development Day November 15 Pat Wolfe on "Understanding Your Child's Brain" 6:30pm November 16 Outgrown Uniform Sale November 18 Middle School Dance November 19 Parent's Night Out Babysitting in the Activity Center December 4 6-7:30pm Dads and sons ball grades 3-5 |
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Greetings!
Please read to the bottom of this email each week for important school announcements!
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Halloween at Presentation
Halloween is an exciting day at Presentation. On Monday, Oct. 31st, the students have a minimum day, ending at 12:30pm with no lunch and no aftercare.
Student Council is planning a parade at 8:50am, parents are invited. Each class lines up outside their room and the classes will then parade around campus to see each other's costumes. There will also be a K-3 Carnival in 20 minute blocks from 9:50am to 10:40am followed by a movie for grades 4-8 in the library beginning at 11am.
The Day of the Dead altars will be on display in the library, times to visit to be determined. Please note: No candy on campus and no scary or inappropriate costumes (no weapons).
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What a Great Night In Havana!
Thank you sponsors, attendees, volunteers and
Chairs Robin and Katie!!
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Admissions Update: Attention Pre-School Parents
We are beginning a priority Kindergarten application process this week. We will be providing early registration for our families. Kindergarten siblings will be given the highest priority for enrollment in the Kindergarten class for 2012-13.
If you have a child who is 4 or 5 years old and are considering Kindergarten for next year, please reply to this email today indicating your interest to Beth Fox, Director of Admissions.
Our first Open House for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 9am. Help us spread the word. Please invite interested families to attend an Open House this fall to learn more about Presentation.
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"Our Town" begins dress rehearsals
Click here to order your $10 tickets for
Nov. 3 and 4 at 7pm on the McNeely Stage!
Click here to read the great press coverage the play has received already in the Sonoma Index Tribune and in the Sonoma Sun. |
Day of the Dead Notes from Mrs. Gallagher:
Estimados padres, Día de los Muertos, is a time when families come together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones that have passed away. There are many traditions that go along with the celebration such as papel picado, sugar skulls, candelabras, calaca masks, bread of the dead, and more. Students are preparing many of these traditional items in class this week, and in addition, they are preparing a whole school altar dedicated to celebrating the lives of family relatives that have passed away.
If you would like to contribute a picture for the altar, please send it with your child on Monday with his/her name on the back. We will include all pictures on our altar, and share stories about the altar all week. Parents are also invited to come see the Día de los Muertos display in the library on November 2nd from 8:30-1:30. I hope you will join us! Sinceramente, Maestra Gallagher |
Presentation's Math Team Competing at Justin-Siena This Past Weekend
Our team, competing for the first time, tied in the first round and won in the second round, but finished short of the points needed to move on to the finals. The students had a great time, however, and promised to return to coach next year's team.
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Last chance to order your yearbook at the $40 price -- it goes up to $45 on Tuesday. Order forms in office.
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8th Grade Car Wash A Huge Success!
 Thank you to everyone who stopped by the 8th Grade Car Wash on Saturday! The kids worked hard, had a blast and raised more than $1,100 in less than four hours!!! A number of grandparents were big supporters and thank you to the Walthards for sending two large pizzas across the street to feed the kids. A huge thanks to Lorin Loughlin and Rand Yazzolino for organizing the car wash! |
Next PA Speaker Series Engagement!
"Understanding Your Child's Brain:
The Neuroscience of Learning" on Tuesday, November 15th from 6:30-8:30pm
Presentation's Speaker Series is pleased to announce the next speaker who will be presenting to parents and conducting a professional development workshop for all of our teachers as well.
Pat Wolfe is a former K-12 teacher, county office administrator, and adjunct university professor. Over the past 25 years, as an educational consultant, she has conducted workshops for thousands of administrators, teachers, boards of education and parents in schools and districts throughout the US and in over 50 countries internationally. Her major area of expertise is the application of brain research to educational practice.
Wolfe is the co-author of "Brain Matters: Translating the Research to Classroom Practice", a book written primarily for educators to assist them in understanding brain functioning and to provide examples of how to match teaching practices to how the brain learn best.
She is also the co-author of "Building the Reading Brain, Pre K-3." This book explains the development of the young brain, the acquisition of language as preparation for reading and the nurturing and instruction process from birth to age eight. Also addressed are dyslexia, intervention suggestions for children who have difficulty in mastering the reading process and activities to support phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and the related literacy skills of writing and spelling. Click here to buy your ticket, $10: |
Supporting Redwood Food Bank
On the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30am, Presentation families are invited to help assemble food boxes for the Redwood Food Bank. Students help move cases of canned goods and parents usually usually help put items in shopping bags.
Parents and students are encouraged to bring plastic shopping bags and arrive by 7:30am to lend a hand. This effort is organized by PA President Carolina Salmonsen and she meets volunteers at the church at Arnold and Petaluma Ave. |
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School News:
Here is the NOVEMBER HOT LUNCH FORM. It is also available on the school web site.
Parents dropping by campus during the day should stop by the office to get a visitor badge. Presentation is an open and active campus, and for the children's safety, we must know who is on campus.
Please remember that forgotten items and lunches must be brought to the office. Do not go directly to the classroom. This will minimize interruptions in the academic program. Birthday treats also must be brought to the office, preferably in the morning. We will notify the teacher and determine the most appropriate time to bring them to the classroom. Again, this will minimize disruptions to the classroom routine and the birthday treats will be scheduled so that they may be enjoyed and your student's special day celebrated. Thank you for your cooperation.
We are still missing quite a few emergency cards. It is most IMPORTANT that you turn the cards into the office immediately.
See's Candy Fundraiser:
See's order forms are due back on Nov. 7th! These candies make great Christmas gifts!
Spirit Squad Update!
Our first home games are on Monday, November 7th. Our goal is to have the activity center full of team spirit to support our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball games that afternoon.
For parents of 7th and 8th graders:
Remaining high school visits to Presentation campus
Marin Academy -- November 1 -- 11:00am
SVHS -- November 8 -- 9:00am
Credo High School -- November 9 -- 9:30am
San Domenico -- November 17 -- 11:00am
Recommended remaining high school shadow days
SVHS -- Wednesday, November 2
Sonoma Academy -- Wednesday, November 16
Open House dates:
Cardinal-Newman:
Preview Day - Monday, November 7th
Open House - Sunday, November 13th
Placement Exam - Saturday, December 3rd
Sonoma Academy:
Open House -- Sunday, Dec. 1st -- 6:30-8:30pm
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Community News:
Vox Populi announces auditions for V P KIDS!, a choir for musical children who LOVE to sing! Now accepting students in grades 2 - 5. This FUN, EDUCATIONAL group meets every Thursday night from 7:30 to 8:30 at Vintage House in Sonoma. Directors JULIA MAFFEI HOLSWORTH and SHERRILL PETERSON teach young singers the basics of choral singing, including parts, rounds, and harmony. Music theory and sight-singing skills are also taught using creative techniques. The choir performs a wide range of musical styles, from classical to Broadway to rock and roll. For more information, or to set up an audition, please email: vpkids@gmail.com.
The Sonoma Valley Art Museum is offering a Music and Graphix Teen Workshop on Saturday, November 5 from Noon-4pm for ages 12-18. Teens willcreate and share a playlist, then design and produce an album cover using the traditional 12"x12" LP format. Students will review a selection of classic album cover designs and consider the importance of image and text. They will view and discuss Juan Luna-Avin's installation in Sonido Pirata and show their finished work as a temporary component of Juan Luna-Avin's installation, Sueño Sicodelico. The class is taught by Juan Luna-Avin and the fee is $40. Advance Registration required.
The CA Gifted Association is holding a Northern California Symposium for educators and parents entitled, "Maximizing Student Potential: Cultivating Creativity and Critical Thinking" on November 12, 2011 at American Canyon High School in American Canyon, CA. This is a full day of workshop sessions on topics relating to differentiation and gifted instruction. Enrollment is limited. Go to www.cagifted.org to register online. A representative from Presentation and one of our Trustees will be attending.
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, ask when you call. Copies of the list are available in our school office now.
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