The Presentation School e-News		 
March 18, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES

 

 

MARCH 20

Parent's Association Meeting

8:30am

 

March 22-23-24

Spring Musical!

Bye Bye Birdie!

 

APRIL 5

Minimum Day

Easter Vacation Begins

 

APRIL 6

Good Friday

 

APRIL 16

School resumes

 

Greetings!
Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Presentation School!
St. Pat 
May the roads rise up to meet you;
May the wind always be at your back;
May the sun shine fair upon your face;
May the rains fall soft upon your fields
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
 Buy Your Tickets Today!
BBB group
You can buy them in the school office or online here... but don't delay!  The musical is going to be fantastic!  Tickets for the Thursday (6pm), Friday night (7pm) and Saturday night (7pm) performances of Bye Bye Birdie are online now both in the school office and online HERE.

Tickets are $20 for regular seating (the reserve seats are SOLD OUT).  On Saturday night there is a special $10 student ticket available as well.  This is a special performance featuring only the middle school cast.

Read about our musical in the Sonoma Index Tribune here.
BBB desk

Re-Enrollment Contracts Due 

 

Thank you to all the families who have submitted their enrollment contracts. We have received a record number of contracts by the deadline date this year.

 

Re-enrollment contracts were due on March 1.  Please return your contract immediately as our grade level enrollment directly impacts our admissions decisions and teacher assignments for next year. Several of our grades are expected to be at capacity and we will begin offering open spots to new students in April.

 

If you do not intend to re-enroll, contact the Admissions Office directly as this helps us with planning for the next school year.

Grade 4 Releases Baby Trout Into Spring Lake
Trout 1
After much measuring and scrutiny, the trout eggs in the fourth grade classroom hatched and the class brought them to Spring Lake to release the baby trout under the supvision of the Fish and Game Dept.  Despite a cool, damp day, great fun was had by all!
Trout 2
K-3 Students Enjoying Basketball Perks 
Bball Perks
Future middle school sports league stars in the making!
Summer PERKS Sneak Peek:  Renegade Science 
Renegade science 
Over the coming weeks, we'll highlight different camps that will be available at Presentation this summer.  This week -- Renegade Science 

This is a hands-on science class that explores volcanoes, rockets, marine life, and basic principles such as electricity and magnetism.  Students will be busy building, creating, hypothesizing and testing their ideas.  Join us for this fun-filled week of science!  Two separate classes are offered during the week of 6/11-6/15.  

9:00am-12:30pm is for K-3rd
1:00pm-3:30pm  is for 4th-6th.
Teachers: Joel Kuschner and Gayle Gallagher 

Save The Date of May 6-7 

For The Presentation School Golf Tournament!

 Tickets are $200.00 per player or $800.00 for a foursome, dinner for non golfers $75 per person.  If you have any questions, would like to make reservations or volunteer to help, please e-mail Nancy Bei at nancybei@comcast.net or call 935-0122 ext. 202.

 Presentation School Annual Fund

 

Thank you to those families below for supporting The Presentation School Annual Fund so far this year. Your generosity keeps our school strong and brings an array of exceptional programs to our students.  It's not too late to make the list -- names are added throughout the 2011-2012 school year. Annual giving ends on June 30, 2012 with a check to the School, or online (click here). 

 

Ms. Alma Chavez

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Christensen

Dr and Mrs. Robert Cohen

Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Cook

Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Couchman

Mr. Jason Dedmore

Ms. Lisa Dedmore

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Della Santina

Mr. and Mrs. Scott DeMartini

Mr. and Mrs. John Dierking

Ms. Danielle Dobson

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Douglas

Mr. Dale Downing and Ms. Erin Riley

Ms. Alice Duffee

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flaherty

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Freudenberger

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Garber

Mr. Matthew Gilman

Mr. Paul Golubovich

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Gray

Mr. and Mrs. David Grieve

Mr. and Mrs. John Halliwell

Mr. and Mrs. Jamil Harb

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hart

Ms. Michelle Hawkins

Ms. Debbie Herrick

Mr. and Mrs. Dylan James

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lakritz

Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Lema

Mr. and Mrs. Rich Little

Mr. and Mrs. Bud McCulligh

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McDermott

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Metelmann

Ms. Marie Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Minigan

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Neles

Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Neves

Ms. Ramona Nicholson

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nugent

Mr. and Mrs. David O'Hara

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O'Neill

Ms. Sharon Patterson

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Raney

Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Reffreger

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Robles

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rooney

Mr. Brian Salmonsen

Ms. Carolina Salmonsen

Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Sandoval

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Schmick

Mr. and Mrs. August Sebastiani

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Sheridan

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wales

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wallace

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Walthard

Mr. Rand Yazzolino And Ms. Lorin Loughlin

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Zeiter

Ms. Angela Zizzo

Ms. Ursula Zopp and Ms. Alix Henderson

 

8th Graders Enjoy Lunch at La Hacienda 
Deliciouso!
Hacienda 
BBK at Presentation
 Once on this island
We're pleased to announce that for the first time ever, Broadway Bound Kids will be staging their bi-annual musical on the Presentation School stage.
 
The show, Once on The Island, will be performed on April 19, 20, 21 and 22.  Many Presentation School students appear in the cast.  We are pleased at this community partnership and look forward to welcoming hundreds of community families to our campus that weekend.

SCHOOL NEWS:   

    

Speedy recovery wishes to Librarian Gretchen Armer who is recovery from ankle surgery. If you would like to send "get well" messages to Gretchen you may do so at her school email or leave messages in the office.

 

Spring Sports:  Sign ups are going on now for boys 5th and 6th grade basketball; for girls 6th grade basketball; for co-ed 5th-8th grade golf; and for 5th-8th grade track & field. Look for notices in your child's backpack or stop by the school office.

 

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:  

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.

  

Volunteers Needed:  A volunteer is needed to help in the office on Tuesday mornings.  Please let Mrs. Wallace know if you can help out!    

* * * * *

 

COMMUNITY NEWS: 

 

SVHS Seeks Senior Project Judges: 

SVHS is making a big change this year which they feel will be an overall improvement.  All the Senior Project presentations will take place on one night Tuesday, May 15th from 5 - 7pm.  Culinary Arts students will once again prepare food for all starting at 3:30pm and check in will be much improved and quicker.

 

This is a great opportunity to support our valley's graduating seniors.  If you are interested in serving as a judge (no experience necessary!), please contacts Holly Kyle, Teacher Support Network volunteer at holly@sckyle.com, 938-5958.
 
Drama and Dance Workshop for Children  Offered at Sonoma State University: 

Children from 4 to 9 years-old have the opportunity to participate in a six week Theatre and/or Dance Workshop for Children at Sonoma State University designed to have them experimenting in storytelling, improvisation, movement and dance.  SSU Education and Theatre Arts/Dance students will student teach the children under the guidance of Theatre Professor Judy Navas and Dance Professor Nancy Lyons.  The cost of either the Dance or Drama Workshop is $10 for the entire six weeks. The Theatre classes will be broken down into two sessions.  Classes begin on Wednesday, April 4, and meet every Wednesday through May 9.  Youngsters ages 5 and 6 will meet from 4:15 to 4:45pm.  The older group, ages 7 to 10, will meet from 5:00 to 5:45pm.  To register a child for the classes, contact the School of Performing Arts at 664-2235. Class enrollment is limited. 

 
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 5-10!!

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