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IMPORTANT DATES
MAY 21
8th Grade Retreat
MAY 24
Grade 2 to Safari West
Art Faire 5:30pm
MAY 25
Minimum Day
MAY 28
No School
MAY 30
Baccalaureate Mass
May 31
8th Grade Dinner Dance
JUNE 1
7th & 8th Grade Pool Party
JUNE 2
Graduation 11am
JUNE 5
Talent Show 1:15pmSplash Party 3:15-6pm JUNE 6 Last day of classes Minimum Day
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Presentation School Parent Association
Officers Announced
Thank you to the parents who have stepped forward to serve as the Officers and Chairs of Presentation's 2012-13 Parent Association.
Co-Presidents Carolina Salmonsen and Lisa Dedmore
Communications Coordinator
Suzanne Wilkinson
Treasurer Kim Wilde
Classroom Coordinator Upper School Dyan James
Classroom coordinator Lower School Terry Mathison
Social Committee Chair
Bree Curotto
Garden Chairs
Lisa Atwood and Cindy Studdert
Speakers Committee Chairs
Janine Cohen and Klara Crean
Dads' Club Robert Raney
Thank you to the 2011-12 Parent Association Executive Board and Chairs for your work on this year's initiatives. We have had an outstanding speakers series, a growing garden, and fun events hosted by the Social Committee and Dads' Club. We hope to continue this year's achievements and set new goals for the coming year.
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Presentation Class of 2008 Heads Off To College
Nancy Bei caught up with every one of the 15 graduates from our class of 2008 and are thrilled to report that 100% of them are heading off to a 4-year college (an unusual percentage for Sonoma) and all seem excited and well-prepared for their college careers.
Heading the furthest afield are one graduate heading to Princeton University and another to Boston University. One student is heading to Clemson University in South Carolina and another to the University of British Columbia.
One grad has chosen Texas Christian University and one is going to University of Colorado at Boulder. Heading up north are students off to Whitman College in Washington State, the University of Oregon and Lewis & Clark (Oregon).
Within California, we have one graduate heading to U.C. Davis, one to Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo, one to Sacramento State and one to Santa Clara University.
Congratulations to all of our former students! We hope that they will stay in touch and come back to visit us next time they are home!
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Get Ready to Be Wowed By the Presentation Art Faire
Please bring your entire family and join us in celebrating the artistic achievements of our students this Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Activity Center. In addition to the gorgeous artwork, we will have exciting raffle baskets... the proceeds of which will go to support the art program at Presentation. Thank you to Mrs. Steffy, Mrs. Brayton and all the Art Docents whose hard work make the Art Faire possible each year.
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6th Grade Girls Finish Basketball Season Undefeated!
Congrats to the entire team and coach Bud McCulligh for a great undefeated season. We can't wait for the girls to bring home the pennant in the 7th grade league next year!
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Catching Up With a Grad: Daniel Hansen
Daniel Hansen, Presentation School class of 2004, will graduate this weekend from Yale University. Daniel went from Presentation to attend high school at Sonoma Academy. At Yale, Daniel majored in linguistics and today he is researching endangered languages, specifically their documentation and revitalization, and especially languages in extremely dire situations (few fluent speakers remaining). After graduation, he will stay on at Yale to work with a professor on research into Australian Aboriginal languages.
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This week is Teacher Appreciate Week at Presentation. Teachers will be treated to a lovely luncheon on Friday at the Isbrandtsen home. Sign-up sheets are posted in the office - please sign up to help serve or to bring a food item. Let's thank our teachers and teaching assistants for all that they do for our children.
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Astounding Marble Mazes in the Art Room
Perhaps the most beloved middle school tradition is the 7th and 8th grade's annual construction of elaborate marble mazes in art class. While the construction really ends up being cross curricular (art, science, math...), all the kids know is... it is a lot of fun. The class forms teams and are able to use construction materials of their choosing. While most lean toward cardboard tubes and boxes... the final products are quite a sight to behold. Stop by the Art Room to take a look!
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Presentation Grad Annie Studdert Honored by Press Democrat as Countywide Athlete of the Year
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat considered candidates from 38 area high schools and last week announced their prestigious Athlete of the Year awards.
Said the PD: "Many high schoolers dabble in multiple sports, but Annie Studdert of Sonoma Valley was a true two-discipline star. Studdert was one of the best girls soccer players in the area last fall, and she was just as good on the basketball court this winter, making her the perfect pick as the Press Democrat's (large school, girls) Athlete of the Year." Annie was Presentation class of '08 and she is headed to Clemson University on a soccer scholarship. Read about it here (Annie is center front row above).
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Our Book Fair is Over But Many Books Still Sought on Class Wish Lists
Our library initiative is starting with an expansion of our title offerings and ending with the purchase of all new Apple computer. To that end, we have created an extensive wish list of 50 books for every grade available here:
http://amzn.com/w/3BF08Y0D7ECEW
See the left hand column for your specific grade. Most books are at a substantial discount and all have been carefully chosen by our teachers and Mrs. Armer.
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Climbing Team Practices at Goat Rock
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Students on the Presentation climbing team traveled to Goat Rock last Thursday for an outdoor climbing experience. Alongside parents, coach Mr. Smithson and Kevin Jorgeson, all had a blast! No goats were sighted.
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Presentation Perks Summer Camp Session Are Filling Up Fast!
S U M M E R C A M P !
Morning Camps 9:30-12:00 a.m.
Lunch 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Camps 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Week 1 June 11-15
MORNING:
Jedi Engineering (ages 5-6)
Renegade Science (ages 5-8)
Yoga Beginners (ages 5-6)
Perfectly Palatable Poetry (ages 8-up)
Volleyball (ages 10-14)
AFTERNOON:
Master Jedi Engineering (ages 7-10)
Regegade Science (ages 9-12)
Yoga Intermediate (ages 7-10)
Properly Perplexing Puzzles (ages 8-up)
Week 2 -- June 18-22
MORNING:
Renegade Science (ages 5-8)
Yoga Beginners (ages 5-6)
Introduction to Fashion (ages 10-up)
AFTERNOON:
Renegade Science (ages 9-12)
Yoga Intermediate (ages 7-10)
Week 3 -- June 25-29
MORNING:
Yoga Advanced
AFTERNOON:
Wire Drawing & Mobiles (ages 7-14)
For more information, visit our web site, pick up a brochure in the school office or see Gretchen Armer in the library! Open to all children age 5-teen. Complete short registration form and pay by June 5.
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Presentation Gathering at Farmer's Market: Current families will welcome families that will be joining us next year at the Farmer's Market each Tuesday night from 6-8pm. Look for the Presentation table and come make some new friends and welcome our new families.
Calendar: The 2012-2013 school calendar is available on our web site now.
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COMMUNITY NEWS:
ArtEscape is offering a free Art Play Day on Sunday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 17474-A Sonoma Highway. Children will paint and embellish a mask. All materials are provided. www.artescapesonoma.com.
Dragon Boys Basketball Camp for boys grades 3-8 under the direction of SVHS Varsity Boys coach Dennis Housman - June 4-8, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., in Pfeiffer Gym. Cost: $130 ($100 for two or more brothers). Scholarships available. For more info please contact Coach Housman at 707/933-4010; email: dhousman@sonomavly.k12.ca.us
Dragonettes Girls Volleyball Camps
on July 30, 31 & August 1 - Camp for girls grades 5-7, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, in Pfeiffer Gym. Cost: $80. Rookie Camp for girls grades 8 & 9, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00. Both camps are under the direction of Head SVHS Volleyball Coach Mindy Neves. For more info please contact Coach Neves at
sonomavolleyball@gmail.com
Lady Dragons Basketball Summer Camp!
Camp #1 - June 11-14 and Camp #2 - July 16-19. Both sessions run from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fee is $120 ($100 for 2 or more sisters). Partial attendance is $30 per day. Join SVHS Head Coach Sil Coccia and current Lady Dragon coaches and players as camp staff along with guest college coaches and college players for a great week of basketball skill, development, competition and FUN!! Please direct any questions for Coach Sil to sil@ladydragonbasketball.org. Registration forms are available for download at www.ladydragonbasketball.org
will hold two one-week sessions of youth camps for boys and girls ages 4 to 13, at Maxwell Park's lower fields on Mondays through Fridays, July 23 to 29, and July 30-Aug 4. Cost is $45 for 4-to-7-year-olds and $80 for ages 9-to-12. For times, to register or for more details, call 481-6017 or e-mail cbutcher@santarosa.edu
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