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IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL 30
Grade 3 to Planetarium
May 3
Track Meet
all day
Nancy Fischman retirement party 5:30pm
SVMA
MAY 7-9 and 14-16
Stanford-10 Testing
May 15/16/17
Minimum Days for Conferences
Book Fair
MAY 23
Art Fair
MAY 24
Minimum Day
MAY 27
Memorial Day
No School
MAY 29
Baccalureate Mass
JUNE 1
8th Grade Graduation
JUNE 4
Splash Party 3:30 pm
JUNE 5
Last day of school
Click here for the calendar at a glance for the rest of the year.
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Second Trimester Academic Awards for Grades 6-8
(*High Honors, ** Academic Excellence 4.0)
Bergmiller, Leo *
Bundschu, Eva
Coneybeer, Jane **
Cook, Corbin*
Dierking, Sophia *
Flaherty, Catherine **
Flaherty, Lauren
Freudenberger, Tessa *
Garber, Alexandra *
Golubovich, Elena *
Gulrajani, Natalie **
Hart, Anders
Jue, Amanda **
Kelly, Katelynn
Kopp, Silvan
Lamp, Sarah *
Lema, Alexia *
Little, Julia
McDermott, Layla *
McGovern, Rose
O'Brien, Madison
O'Hara, Ryan
Pamatz, Genaro *
Parlett, Austin
Porter, Hannah *
Rognlien, Ava *
Rooney, Dylan *
Ryan, Sienna *
Sandhu, Nikki
Schuler, Aria *
Serota, Renee **
Sheridan, Nell
Temkin, Madison *
Walthard, Owen
Wolff, Jack **
Zeiter, Mikaela *
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
2ND TRIMESTER
Altura, Zach
Metelmann, Anabelle
Parlett, Caden
1ST & 2ND TRIMESTER
Pamatz, Genaro
Staes, Solana
Staes, Sky
Congratulations to all of our students on their hard work!
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Standardized Testing In May: About the Stanford-10 
Since 2009, Presentation has administered the Stanford-10 tests to all students Grades 3 - 8. The Stanford-10 is a national standardized test produced by the world's top educational publishing and assessment company, Pearson. Most of the leading public, private and parochial schools across the country use this test.
The results of these assessments are used as a baseline for determining how best to meet the academic needs of each student. Homeroom teachers share cluster scores during October conferences.
Scores on the Stanford-10 are given in percentile rankings. The scores are calibrated so that the national average is the 50th percentile, meaning out of every one hundred students, 50 students scored lower than a student scoring 50.
We do not believe in "teaching to the test," rather that the information gathered from the Stanford-10 and all the other assessments will be useful as we fine-tune our curriculum in the months and years ahead. That said, here are some tips to prepare your students, most of which their teachers have already gone over with them in class:
- The test is untimed so students should take their time, not rush and take the time to look over their answers.
- No question should be left blank as there is no penalty for guessing.
- Students should take the testing seriously and try their best though there is no reason to get nervous. It will be explained to them that the results are mainly used to guide future instruction.
- Please do not schedule any doctor's appointments during the testing week if possible.
- Finally, please help your child out by starting their day off right with a big, healthy breakfast (also send them with a snack); a good night's sleep; and a prompt arrival at school.
Please do not hesitate to ask Mrs. Fischman if you have any questions or concerns.
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Students Learn About Internet Safety
To help our students learn to use technology, social networking and the Internet in a safe and responsible manner, Office Steve DeWarns presented to grades 5-8 last Wednesday morning in the library. He did a great job of connecting with the students and hitting the right balance between being empathetic with their desire to be online and clear about the potential perils. We were pleased to have Officer DeWarns back on campus.
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Books Needed for Book Sale
Reading Contest to Begin Shortly 
This May will mark the second annual reading contest and book sale to benefit our school library. Activities will take place on the following dates:
May 6 "The Patriot Page Turners" reading contest begins.
May 10 and 17 The Parent Association will host bake sales "Baking for Books" to benefit the library.
May 9 and 10 we will host a gently used kids book sale to celebrate our month long focus on reading and our school library. We will be receiving all age appropriate gently used books between the dates of April 29 and May 9. Please bring your used books to the library.
May 15, 16 and 17 is conference week and also time for our Scholastic Book Sale.Proceeds benefit The Presentation School library.
May 24 will mark the end of the reading contest.
Good luck to all our readers!
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Kinder Strings Program in Full Swing
Our kinder class is getting a huge kick out of their custom-sized violins and the strings instrument instruction they are receiving three times a week in the kinder classroom from our artist-in-residence Aaron Redner.
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Presentation School Earned $1375 From Sonoma Market
& Glen Ellen Village Market In Just Five Months!
We thought our school families would like to know how much we have earned from the Sonoma Market & Glen Ellen Market Community Card Program since November 2012. What a terrific new program for our community!
The key to the success of this program is making sure all of our families have a Sonoma Market & Glen Ellen Village Market Community Card and use it when you check out. If you are enrolled, you can also use your phone number. Cards and sign up forms are available at both Sonoma Market and Glen Ellen Village Market. We earn up to 5% every time a school family makes a purchase!
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Bake Sales to Benefit The Library -- Bakers Needed
Our schools families are encouraged to step forward to bake items for two upcoming bake sales to benefit our school library. Upper school families are asked to bake for the May 10 sale and lower school families for the sale May 17. Both will take place at pick-up.
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SUMMER PERKS CAMPS SUMMER PERKS CAMPS
SUMMER PERKS CAMPS
Save the dates of June 10-14 and June 17-21 for Presentation School's Summer Perks Camps with a wide array of morning and afternoon programs to choose from for all ages!
Some of our camp choices include: Acting Workshop (ages 10-up) | Fencing (ages 8-up)| Pre-Engineering with Lego (ages 5-7) | Garden Fever!(ages 5-up) | German in a Playful Way (ages 7-10) | How to Start a Band (ages 9-up) | Spanish Speaking & Culture (ages 7-9) and Volleyball (ages 10-up). You can download the camp flyer HERE.
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Garden Donations Needed
Please email Gayle Gallagher or Amy Dougherty if you can help spruce up our school garden with the following items needed:
- tomato cages (10 or more)
- drainage rock 1/2 yard
- soil (1/2 yard)
- pruning shears (5 pair)
- gardening gloves (10 pair)
- trowels (5)
- two 30 gallon pots for the palms (Does anyone know who brought those by the way?)
- hand saw (1)
- wine barrels for planting (whole or half) : As many as we can get!
- two hay bales
Our Gardening elective students are really enjoying themselves, working in the garden and they look forward to sharing the "fruits" of their labor with the entire school.
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6th Graders Celebrate Past Classmate
Our sixth graders all created cards and gathered last week to honor their classmate Skyler Bahenberg who passed away during their second grade year. Wednesday was Sklyer's birthday and the class gathered under the tree outside the 6th grade classroom that was planted in his honor. The cards made by the class were then mailed to his family.
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Patriot's Night at the A's 
Student Council is pleased to announce Patriot's Night at the Oakland A's on May 17 (vs. Kansas City) at 7pm. We have reserved 40 seats at the field level for Presentation families. This is an opportunity for our school community to come together and enjoy a great American pasttime. If you are interested, please follow the link to the registration form, and don't hesitate. The forty seats (at $23 each) will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
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Third Grade Enjoys Busy Week
MARKET DAY
Last Friday, the third graders participated in the second Market Day of the year. Market Day is an opportunity for the students to spend classroom cash, which they earn for staying on task, following directions, and being kind to others. Each child brings in homemade wares and the classroom is set up like a market. The children then take turns shopping for unique and creative items. A fun and exciting time was had by all!
MATH MASTERS
Some of the third graders are learning an algorithm for long division. After much practice and mastery of the steps, they were challenged to extend the skill by creating an oversized division problem. Each student had to choose a dividend with at least six digits and had to divide by a one-digit divisor. Some of the students chose dividends in the octillions! Each student had to check the accuracy of his or her work on a calculator, which, in some cases, had to be a special website capable of accommodating greater numbers! The students were very excited about this challenging task and participated enthusiastically.
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Students Enjoy Spirit Week!
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Presentation Students Wow at Trashion Fashion Event
Congratulations to all of students who created designed for this past weekend's popular Trashion Fashion runway show at the Community Center. Our own Hannah Rose McNeely (above) even took home second place in the teen category with a dress made from recycled film stock! Below is a gorgeous 7th grade team creation worn by Jane Coneybeer.
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SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parking lot safety: Please do not ever exit through the entrance as incoming cars are not expecting you and this can create a terrible hazard. Thank you.
Track Meet: Transportation to the May 3rd meet will be by bus; NO BUS available for the return. Please arrange for your child to be picked up from the meet at the Santa Rosa Junior College. Volunteers needed for meet to supervise event stations, cheer or corral students. Pop up tents requested for our use during the event to keep us shaded and cool. See Coach Amy for details.
Rental housing needed: We have a number of new families looking to rent in Sonoma, ranging from small granny units to five bedroom houses. If you know of ANY possible rentals, please email admissions@presentationschool.com.
Yearbooks: The price for a yearbook for your child is now $50 and that cost will increase at the end of the month. If you haven't placed your order yet, please stop by the office this week to do so.
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.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Free Photography Class: ArtsEscape Sonoma is offering a free digital photography workshop on May 18th & 19th from 1:00 - 4:30 pm for ages 12 and up. The class is limited to to six participants so email artescapeclasses@gmail.com today to sign up. Cameras provided.
Tennis, Tennis Tennis! -- There is a terrific new tennis pro in Sonoma and he is offering inexpensive clinics for kids ages 8 and Under and ages 912 on Monday afternoons after school. CLICK HERE
to download the flyer with details. Copies are also in the office.
Golf: Silverado Country Club in Napa offers non-members a great junior golf academy on Sundays. Kids are broken out by age group from 4-16 and co-ed professional instruction ranges from 2 hours for the older kids to 45 minutes for the youngest. The cost ranges from $55/month to $160/month. www.silveradoresort.com
Chess: The Fifth Annual Chess for Kids tournament is May 11 at 9:15 a.m. at Strawberry School in Santa Rosa. The competition is open to all levels in grades k-8. The fee to enter is $25. Students must register in advance at Chessclubforkids.com.
Boys Basketball: Sonoma Valley Dragon Boys Basketball Camp is June 17 - 21, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in SVHS Pfeiffer Gym. Camp is for boys grades 3rd-8th under the direction of Coach Dennis Housman. Cost is $150 ($125 for two or more brothers) and scholarships are available. To pay online, click on the Student Activities Webstore atwww.sonomavalleyhigh.org. Please contact Coach Housman at 933-4010, ext. 5246 or at dhousman@sonomavly.k12.ca.us.
Math Help: Soloquest School and tutoring center is offering four summer math workshops. Algebra 1 preview will be offered Tues., July 23 and Thurs., July 25 from 10 a.m. to Noon OR from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Preview of Algebra 2 will be offered Tues., July 30 and Thurs., Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to Noon OR 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each workshop is $120 and there will be 4-10 students enrolled in each. Call Soloquest at 707-939-1133 to register.
Sonoma Country Day School Speakers: On Monday, June 10, Sir Ken Robinson will be the keynote speaker at "ieSonoma," and he will be joined by a panel of local entrepreneurs and leaders to consider the nature of innovative thinking. You can find out more and register at www.iesonoma.org. Teachers are invited to attend free of charge.
SCDS is also hosting the second annual TEDxSonomaCounty on Saturday, June 15. The theme this year is More? and will explore (and question) our human drive for bigger, better... more. Registration and information is at www.tedxsonomacounty.com
Summer Camp: Sonoma Academy of Dance will be offering summer camos on our campus. Register online at www.sonomasummercamps.com
SSU Summer Programs: SSU's EXCEL summer program catalog is now available. There are three sessions for grades 4-9 running June 24-28, July 8-19 and July 22-26. www.sonoma.edu/exed/excel
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