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IMPORTANT DATES
FEB. 27
Grade 4 to Wells Fargo Center
Box Tops entries due
FEB. 28
Grade 3 and 4 to Wells Fargo Center
MARCH 1
Minimum Day
Enrollment agreements due
Father/Daughter Dance 5:30pm
MARCH 2
K-8 applicant assessment day
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San Francisco Opera Comes to Presentation
Last week our first and second graders enjoyed a private performance by a professional opera singer from the San Francisco Opera. Both grades participating in the "Sing-a-Story" program. The first grade participated in "The Magic Flute" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and for the second grade, it was "Das Rheingold" by Richard Wagner.
Ms. McArthur prepared our students ahead of time to sing a leitmotif and she familiarized them with the story. When Jennifer from the SF Opera arrived, she brought costumes and props and had the students interact in the opera, including lots of movement and singing. Each student was asked to come up and play a character in the opera and this was a real hit!
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Presentation Welcome Artist in Residence Aaron Redner 
Presentation is very pleased to announce that nationally touring professional musician Aaron Redner has joined our school as an Artist In Residence. Aaron will be teaching a "zero period" band class on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30 am to 8:10 am, in the library. This offering, for this year at least, will be free of charge to Presentation students. It is most appropriate for students in grades 3-8 with prior musical instruction on any instrument (exceptions permitted). This zero period band class will start THIS TUESDAY AT 7:30 am! Stop by and check it out. It is drop-in, no registration required at this time.
Aaron will likely also be available in the weeks to come for small group lessons during lunch recess one or two days a week and he will likely teach a middle school elective.
In addition, Aaron will be helping with our spring musical review, "California Here We Come." He will be helping Lynn McArthur to add an instrumental aspect to the vocal performances.
We are very pleased to welcome Aaron. Aaron has spent years studying classical violin, culminating in a master's degree in violin performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Currently he tours the country and the world performing with the band, Hot Buttered Rum.
Aaron can be best reached by email at aaronredner@gmail.com
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Presentation Students Shine at County Science Fair 
Congratulations to our Presentation 7th and 8th graders who represented the school at last week's Sonoma County Science Fair. The Synopsys-Sonoma County Science Fair gives grade 6-12 students the opportunity to study a topic of interest and apply their scientific knowledge to a real-life question.
Students completed a 3-sided presentation board and completed an interview with professional scientists. During the science fair, students also participated in labs presented by the Sonoma State Chemistry Club and played a round of Ultimate Frisbee.
Our students were among over 100 students who were presenting their science fair projects. Local scientists, businesspeople, teachers, and others serve as judges and interact with students about their projects. Our students did terrifically well!
3rd Place in the Physics Category:
Corbin Cook with Bouncing Golf Balls 2nd Place in the Physics Category:
Alexia Lema with LED Intensity vs. Current 2nd Place in the Physics Category:
Natalie Gulrajani with Spatter Matters! 1st Place in the Physics Category:
Renee Serota with Operation Drop It! 1st Place in the Environmental Science Category:
Alexandra Garber with Rooftop Gardens: Are They a "Cool" Idea?
2nd Place, Cash Prize from the Vacuum Society:
Natalie Gulrajani: Spatter Matters!
Renee and Alexandra will be invited to compete in the San Francisco Bay Area Science Fair in March. They are pictured here with the other first place finishers.
A HUGE congratulations to all the students who competed in the science fair this weekend! And a big thank you to our science teacher Katie Faircloth for her leadership and training of our students.
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See's Candy Orders Are Due Monday!
Extra order forms are available in the office. Great candy choices available, all to benefit the school.
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7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Starts Season
Our 7th grade girls and our 8th grade girls basketball teams have begun their season. The 7th grade team won its first two games and the 8th grade team is 1-1 so far. Cheering them on each home game is our Spirit/Cheer Squad. Look for the green flag out front signifying that there is a home game and come support our girls. The next home game is Monday, Feb. 25.
Thank you to coaches Mark Porter, JD Dierking, Barry Serota and Mike Minigan for coaching. Note the great new sweatsuits the girls are wearing! Thank you to the coaches and the school for donating the gear. Pictured are some of the girls celebrating their latest win with dinner out afterwards.
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Presentation Climbing Team Ends Comp Season Strong
The climbing team's season concluded at the Youth Climbing League's Championship competition at Pacific Edge Gym in Santa Cruz. The Vertex/Presentation team, the Vertical Vipers, placed a close second overall, with Owen Walthard and Layla McDermott taking individual seconds in speed and difficulty, respectively. Coach Patrick did a fantastic job with all our climbers during the competition phase of the climbing year.
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HELP WANTED
A plea from Mrs. Wallace --
Volunteers needed for morning
office help on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Second Grade First Communion Preparations Underway
Eight students in our second grade class will take their First Communion in a celebration at St. Francis Church on Saturday, May 4th at Noon with a reception following for all communicants and families at school in the Library. The families of students participating met last week at St. Francis and learned about the preparation that takes place at school as well as the family retreats that will be held at St. Francis in the weeks and months ahead. Thank you to Mrs. George and Mrs. Coffey for overseeing the First Communication preparation this year.
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Father/Special Person Daughter Dance This Friday!
Little girls, start your blow dryers! This Friday is the much-loved Father/Daughter Dance, back with a more traditional format.
The dance is from 5:30pm till 7pm in our Activity Center (note: Friday is a Minimum Day). Our girls and dads (and special friends) will be urged to learn some new dance moves from dance instructor Cynthia Glinker... disco, swing dancing, line dancing and more!
There will be a photo booth, a raffle basket and delicious appetizers and treats made by our 2nd and 5th grade parents.
Please rsvp by March 1 in the office. The cost is $25/pair.
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Students Present Wide Range of Academic Projects
at Recent ShowcaseAt our most recent showcase, grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 stood up and shared recent work from their classrooms.
2nd grade showed off their recent bird research projects...  4th grade presented their mission reports...  And 3rd grade spoke about their recent autobiography book reports... 
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Re-enrollment Contracts Due on Friday
Your re-enrollment contract for your child is due this Friday. We have a number of students on a waiting list for next year to join our school. It is crucial that we have signed paperwork from existing families as we plan admissions offers and teacher hiring for the 2013-2014 school year. Thank you for your prompt attention. Please see Mrs. Fischman if you have any questions or concerns.
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Presentation Students Enjoy County Spelling Bee
Sixth grade Amanda Jue made it to the 4th round and sixth grader Jack Wolff to the 5th round of the County Spelling Bee last week. Accompanied by 6th grade teacher Joel Kuschner and excited parents, our two students made the school proud.
The Sonoma County Office of Education coordinates the regional and county elementary Spelling Bees for grade 4-6 students and the county junior high competition for students in grades 7-9. Sonoma County Spelling Bees give students the opportunity to demonstrate their spelling ability, think on their feet, and speak before an audience.
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Presentation Grads Shine in Beauty & The Beast
The Sonoma Valley High School production of Beauty and the Beast runs March 1, 2, 8, and 9 at 7pm with 2pm matinees on March 3 and 10 (tickets are $15 for adults. $10 for students).
Starring in the musical, which is appropriate for all ages, are several Presentation graduates. Ella Krikorian (class of 2009) is Belle, Skylar Trygstad (class of 2012) is Clock and Sonia Skrikorian (class of 2012) is Candlestick. Brianna Lehane (class of 2012) is one of the narrators and Kaylin Riebli (class of 2012) is doing costume design. Tickets are available at Reader's Books. Pictured is Sonia chatting with Skyler and Brianna before a recent rehearsal.
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Spring Break Camp at Presentation
Sonoma Academy of Dance will be offering a spring break camp on our campus April 1-5! There are three choices: "Best of the Best" Camp for ages 3-6 or ages 7-12 AND Teen Dance Boot Camp for ages 10-17. Camp meets from 9am to 4pm and tuition is $250.
In the The Best of the Best Camp, each day of camp will have an entirely different theme! They will take some of they most popular summer camps and choose five days of fun and educational activities. Kids Best of the Best Camp is perfect for boys and girls of all ages! The group will be split up by age so that older campers will be challenged with more difficult activities. From dancing to singing, art, film, fashion, camp apprentice and the new upcoming amazing race camp, this week is sure to be filled with fun & excitement!
Teen Dance Boot Camp will start with a warm up and jog every morning of camp, and then move on to dance focused workouts for the rest of the day. There is a huge emphasis on fitness through dance this week of camp. Teens will work on several styles of dance all while learning the fundamentals of each style.
Register online at www.sonomasummercamps.com
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The Thank You Box
Miss Amy, who will be teaching the Garden elective next trimester, would like to thank our current parent volunteers Cindy Studdert, Lisa Atwood, Doug Atwood, Robert Raney and Suzi Cook for all their hard work getting our beautiful school garden up and running and ready for spring. Come take a look! And if you would like to help, please contact Miss Amy in the office.
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SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scrip gift cards: Kelly Pucci, our school's scrip coordinator, will be in the Library at drop off on Tuesday to help families enroll and order scrip. This program is part of our "Shop and Support Program," an easy way to help us raise funds for our student programs. Any questions? Kelly can be reached at scrip@presentationschool.com. See you on Tuesday!
Shop & Support: Remember to stop by the school office to pick up a sheet to order gift cards through out scrip program. Also available are sign up sheets for the Sonoma Market school donation program. Remember to register or renew your Safeway card at www.escrip.com. Group ID - 137107396. Club card members must
renew EVERY November.
Land's End: Land's End is having a big sale Feb. 21 to 26. Everything
they sell is 30% off (and free shipping -- $50 minimum). See Mrs. Wallace for the special savings code.
Summer Programs: Click here for a great searchable resource on summer enrichment programs for students of all ages.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Speakers in the Area:
Tuesday, March 5, 7pm-9pm. Unity of Marin, Novato.
"Raising Children in the Digital World"
http://neufelddigitalworld.eventbee.com
Wednesday, March 6, 7pm-9pm. Redwood High School, Larkspur
"Making Sense of Adolescence"
http://neufeldadolescence2013.eventbee.com
Thursday, March 7, 6pm-8pm. Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel, Santa Rosa.
"Alpha Children: Reclaiming our Rightful Place in Their Lives"
http://neufeldalpha2013.eventbee.com
Friday & Saturday, March 8 and 9. Unity of Marin, Novato.
"Making Sense of Anxiety & Attention Issues in Children"
http://neufeldtraining2013.eventbee.com
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