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IMPORTANT DATES
MARCH 5
7th & 8th grade girls basketball home games 3:45pm
MARCH 7
7th & 8th grade girls basketball home games 3:45pm
MARCH 9
Minimum Day
MARCH 12
No School
MARCH 13
2pm
Camp Information Session in library
March 22-23
Spring Musical!
Bye Bye Birdie!
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Presentation Chorus Charms Crowd at Showcase
Parents and students were treated to a lovely performance by our Middle School Chorus earlier this month. The Chorus is part of our elective program and is coached by Jeanne Moore.
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Summer Enrichment, Athletic and Day Camp Information Session: A Chance to Share Your Camp Resources!
 Come Learn About Summer Camp Opportunities!
Join us for an informal gathering in the Presentation School Library, Tuesday, March 13th, 2:00-3:00pm. Parents of students in all grades are invited to come learn about local day camps for grades K-8 and athletic and weeklong enrichment sleepaway camps on college campuses for grades 5-12.
Lorna Sheridan, 5th and 8th grade Presentation mom, will share with us her treasure trove of summer camps for kids of all ages, from residential enrichment camps and local day camps.
Bring along any camps you would like to recommend, along with extra brochures to help us build a Summer Camp Resource Folder.
Light refreshments served.
Click here to sneak a peak at Lorna's informative news article on summer camps in the Sonoma Index-Tribune. |
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Bye Bye Birdie Set Building Help Needed
& Tickets Going Fast!
There is a parent volunteer sign-up sheet in the office and most needed is help with construction. In particular, we need to have a bench and four boxes built for the play. See Mrs. Miller if you can help in any way. Tickets for the Thursday (6pm) and Friday night (7pm) performances of Bye Bye Birdie are online now both in the school office and online HERE.
Tickets are $20 for regular seating and $30 for reserve seating in the first rows. |
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Stanford Star Holds Basketball Clinic for Presentation Girls
New 1st grade teaching assistant and Presentation grad Christy Tichenal recently held a clinic for our 6th, 7th and 8th grade basketball players. In addition to discussing shooting skills, Christy talked to the girls about her experience playing Div. 1 basketball at Stanford and how she balanced the demands of being a scholar-athlete.
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Presentation School Welcomes "Storm Chaser"
Casey Family to School
The Sonoma Index Tribune broke the story before we had a chance to but renowned "storm chaser" Sean Casey, his wife Jen and their two daughters recently moved to Sonoma and their daughter Shea is a kindergartner at Presentation. While the Caseys are new to Sonoma, Jen grew up here.
Sean's TV show "Storm Chasers" played for five years on the Discovery Channel. Jen is herself a docu-drama film producer. Read more about Sean and his storm chaser rig in the Sonoma Index Tribune here.
After he finishes his US tour promoting his new IMAX movie Tornado Alley, we hope that Sean will one day bring his 14,000-pound, six-wheel, slab-sided, apocalyptic-looking TIV 2 (Tornado Intercept Vehicle) to school.
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First Grader Ashlyn Parlett Medals at Key Gymnastics Competition
First grader Ashlyn Parlett and four of her teammates from Redwood Empire Gymnastics traveled to Portland, Oregon for a gymnastics competition, the Mac Open. Ashlyn, age 6, competed with 33 girls in her age group (ages 6-8) and scored a 9.675 on vault to earn the second place position. Ashlyn trains nine hours a week in Petaluma. This was her highest scoring meet and she placed 7th all around.
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Barn Bash Party A Huge Success
More than 100 people enjoyed the Barn Bash, hosted by the 8th grade parents, last week in the Nugent family's antique barn. The 8th grade arranged the party as an auction item at the Imagine event this fall. Parents rocked out to the band Loosely Covered, featuring school dad Scott DeMartini.
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See's Candy Sale Orders Due in to the Office Tomorrow!
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March Madness Fun Starts Tuesday!
Each day next week, students have have the chance to show their spirit:
Tuesday, March 6th is College Day. After all, it is March Madness! Let's show our spirit for college basketball by wearing clothing that supports your favorite college/high school!
Wednesday, March 7th is Fake an Injury Day. Come to school with a fake injury! A sprain? Stitches? Broken leg? Maybe brain surgery? Creatively create an injury. Remember, uniform this day, with an injury.
Thursday, March 8th is Generation Day. Dress like a specific generation! Have you ever wished you lived in the 1800's? How about the roaring 20's ? Put on your poodle skirt or dress like a hippie, because it's Generation Day!
Friday, March 9th is Sports Theme Day. Come to school dressed in your favorite sports apparel. This is your chance to show your team spirit! GO TEAM!...
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Dr. Thompson Talk Draws Rave Reviews
The feedback from the audience about Dr. Thompson's talk last week has been very positive. We got some great press from the Index Tribune which you can read here and the Sonoma Patch ran a terrific "front page" article summarizing the key points of his whole presentation which we urge you to read here. Almost 200 people were in attendance.... a great turnout!
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Presentation 4-H Students Lead Pack at Pruning Competition
Sonoma Valley 4-H and Sonoma Valley FFA recently competed in the 8th Annual Sonoma County Youth Pruning Contest and Viticulture Challenge at the Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm and did extremely well. This was the largest group of contestants so far, 40 youths ranging in age from 9 to 19 years of age, from throughout Sonoma County. Sonoma Valley, coached by Pat Stornetta, brought 15 students, for several this was their first time at the contest.
Each participant was given 1 to 3 very vigorous, growthy Syrah vines to prune depending upon the participant's age, the younger children pruned 1 vine while the older ones pruned 3 vines. They were judged on skill, accuracy of their cut and speed of pruning.
Congrats to 3rd grader Ross Neles, who came in 3rd in the "Under 9 Age" category, 5th grader Annie Neles who came in 3rd place in "Ages 10-11", Presentation grad Eric Clouse who came in 2nd place in "Ages 16-19. There were more than 40 4-H competitors. The other portion of the contest was a Viticulture Challenge testing knowledge of the vine, cultural practices and the industry. Ross placed 4th in "Ages 9 and Under" and Annie placed 2nd in "Ages 10-11."
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Hot Lunch:
The March hot lunch menu is available HERE. Thanks to the Student Council, starting in March chocolate milk will be available on Fridays.
Tuition Assistance Deadline:
The priority tuition assistance deadline is past but if you expect to need aid, you may still apply (see school web site for hot link). For questions, or to receive application information, please contact Nancy Waarich-Fischman at 935-0122 or nfischman@presentationschool.com.
Safety First:
In the coming weeks, you will notice several changes that are designed to make our campus safer. During the hours of 9:00 - 2:30, the side parking lot will be coned off. We are asking parents and visitors to park in the front lot and then report to the Office. As Presentation is situated on a large parcel, it is important for faculty and staff to know who is on campus. Thank you for your cooperation.
Winter worries:
It's that time of the year! Be on the look out for those tiny creatures that make our students scratch their heads. If the little critters are found, please contact Mrs. Wallace for information on next steps.
Volunteers Needed: A volunteer is needed to help in the office on Tuesday mornings. Please let Mrs. Wallace know if you can help out!
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COMMUNITY NEWS:
Sonoma High School present the Shakespeare classic "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Sonoma High School's Little Theatre on March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11. William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is one of the Bard's most joyous comedies, and the local production will be directed by Jane Martin, who is leading a talented cast of actors. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, March 2, 3, 9, 10; and matinee performances are on Sunday March 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Readers' Books or Pharmaca. Tickets may also be purchased at the Little Theater box office 30 minutes prior to curtain.
Tennis for Kids!
Sonoma Tennis will kick off the Spring Quick Start Season with a free fun clinic on Sat. March 31st at Maxwell from 10-12 am. Register online for this very fun event that will be hosted by the SVTA Pro, Sam Levy!! AGES 4-10!!
Spring Quick Start for ages 4-10 will begin Sat. from April 7th and run through Sat. May 19th. Cost is $85.
Ages 5-7 from 10-11am
Ages 8-10 from 11-12pm
Register for QuickStart online at www.NorCalTeamTennis.com Also available:
Ages 10-14 -- Intermediate Clinic Saturday's noon-1pm, April 7-May 14
$15 per hour, drop-in
Ages 14-18 -- High School Clinic
Saturday's 1-3pm, April 7-May 14
$20/day, drop-in
Adult Free Clinic -- for Beginners
3-4pm, April 7-April 28
Free
The Sonoma Branch of the AAUW (American Assoc. of University Women) along with the Sonoma Valley Woman's Club, is hosting a panel discussion about education featuring local teachers who are exceptionally successful in their separate fields. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. on February 28 at the Sonoma Valley Woman's Club. The educators will talk about their work and why they have chosen a career in teaching, as well as to share their perspectives on public education today. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 938-8114.
Kid Scoop News Seeks a Presentation Student Reporter
Kids Scoop News, the free monthly newspaper you see all over town, is hosting a Young Reporter Workshop and is hoping for a 7th or 8th grade student from Presentation to participate. Participants learn how to conduct an interview and write articles (which will later be featured in the newspaper). The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 7 from 10am to 4pm at Chop's Teen Club at 509 Adams Street in Santa Rosa. Lunch is included and the workshop is free. Call 707-284-2467 to register.
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