News from The Presentation School

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November 6, 2011

Save These Dates!

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

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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 22

Grandparent & Special Friends Day

6-7:30pm Dads and sons bball grades 3-5

November 28

7th and 8th grade boys basketball home games 3:45pm

November 30

7th and 8th grade boys basketball home games 3:45pm

December 4

7th and 8th grade boys bball games home 3:45pm

December 6

Parent's Association Meeting 8:30am

December 9

Holiday Home Tour

Greetings!

Last Chance for See's Candy:

See's order forms are due back on Monday! These candies make great Christmas gifts!

Halloween at Presentation Was Adorable!
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Rock Climbing News!
Reel Rock Tour

Returning to Presentation for the 2011-2012 school year is the world class PCI climbing program led by Patrick Smithson and professional climber Kevin Jorgeson! Last year saw the installation and introduction of the sport to the students. This year, Patrick Smithson and Kevin Jorgeson will be guiding Presentation students through a detailed 6-week curriculum designed to develop the physical and mental skills needed to succeed both on the rock and off.

Students will learn proper wall safety and etiquette, proper climbing shoe fitting (thanks to Presentation receiving a fleet of climbing shoes from Mad Rock), basic footwork, climbing hold types, movement strategies, problem solving strategies and experience a trip to the top rope wall at the Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma Valley.

Outside of the physical education curriculum, there are many opportunities for students (and parents!) to experience climbing and hone their skills:

This winter, the "Reel Rock Film Tour" hosted by Kevin Jorgeson will arrive in the Presentation Activity Center! Families will have a chance to meet Kevin, try climbing, get a free signed poster, and enjoy a collection of climbing's most thrilling and entertaining films! The first 10 families to climb across the school wall together will win a free one-month pass to Vertex Climbing Center in Santa Rosa!

In December, there will be an Open Climb at the McDermott Residence and PCI instructors Patrick Smithson and Sarah McKay.

Also, in December, we'll have the Official Presentation Climbing Team Try Outs, open to all. Selections will be made for the Presentation Climbing Team. 6 dedicated student athletes will practice twice per week and benefit from PCI's world class training curriculum (once on Thursdays and one day at Vertex or the Boys & Girls Club, athlete's choice).

The team will be practicing in earnest beginning in January in preparation for the first annual Sonoma County Youth Bouldering Championships to be held in April.

Celebrate Mexican Fiesta on

Thursday, November 18th at La Casa

The entire school community is invited to join the 8th grade and their families for a Mexican Fiesta to benefit the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.

Stop by La Casa on the Plaza anytime on the evening of the 18th and an 8th grader will hand you a flyer so that 20% of your meal's cost to go directly to the 8th grade trip fund. A great meal, a chance to connect with other schools families, all for a good cause! What's not to like?

You can stop by and take your chances or make a reservation in advance at 996-3406.

"Our Town" An Impressive Production

Kudos to Director Lauren Miller and the entire cast and crew of "Our Town." After many weeks of rehearsals, the show played to an appreciative and impressed crowd on Thursday and Fridays nights. Congrats to all!

Spring Musical Announced

Save the date of March 22 and 23 for this all-school musical that is sure to be spectacular!

Save the Date for a Presentation Brunch at Della Santina's Restaurant on December 4th!
Please plan to save the date of Sunday, December 4th to join your schools friends for a family brunch from 10am - 2:00pm. The Della Santina family has kindly arranged this fundraiser for the 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C. Your lavish buffet meal will be prepared and served by our students.

Call Della Santinas starting today for reservations at 935-0576.

Next PA Speaker Series Engagement!
Dr. Pat Wolfe on "Understanding Your Child's Brain:
The Neuroscience of Learning"
on Tuesday, November 15th from 6:30-8:30pm

Click here to buy your ticket, $10:

http://neuroeducation.eventbrite.com/

Presentation's Much Beloved Holiday Home Tour Returns on December 9th!

Volunteers are needed for the Boutique, as Hostesses in the houses, as driver and much more. Please contact our fantastic Nancy Bei at 935-0122, ext. 202 to offer your services. This is one event that requires the enthusiastic participation of the entire parent body to make possible.

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.

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

SVHS -- November 8th -- 9:00am
Credo High School -- November 9th -- 9:30am

San Domenico -- November 17th -- 11:00am

Recommended remaining high school shadow days

Sonoma Academy -- Wednesday, November 16th

SVHS Tour: November 9th 8-9:30am, meet at Dragon

Technology High School (at Sonoma State): Parent information night on Wed., Nov. 16th 7-8:30pm

Summerfield Waldorf High School: Open House on Saturday, Nov. 19th at 10am

Sonoma Academy Open House -- Sunday, Dec. 1st -- 6:30-8:30pm

Cardinal-Newman:
Preview Day - Monday, November 7th
Open House - Sunday, November 13th
Placement Exam - Saturday, December 3rd

Community News:

On Wednesday evening, November 9th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. the Napa School District is welcoming Charlie Applestein, author of "No Such Thing as a Bad Kid," who will be presenting a FREE PARENTING workshop at 2425 Jefferson St., Napa from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Responding Instead of Reacting to Your Kids - Key Principles and Techniques for Effective Strength-Based Parenting. When parents focus on what their children do right, when they search for and cultivate their children's strengths, when they practice the golden rule...children mature and truly become all that they can be. This workshop will present a host of strength-based principles and techniques that help parents maximize the greatness that exists in every child and family. This engaging workshop is for any parent regardless of the age of their children.

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 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.

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