November 2014

What's in the News?

Alum Spotlight

Spirit Wear

3rd & 4th Grade Trip

School Announcements

Sneak Peeks Full

Food Drive

Speaker Series

Bingo & Movie

Community Announcements

Middle School Actors

Yearbook Orders

  

8th Grade Service Project ‐ Tessa Freudenberger

Last summer 8th gradestudent Tessa Freudenbergervisited Cambodia andparticipated in an outreachprogram at a villagepreschool.  

It left an impact on her, andfor her 8th grade serviceproject she conducting aclothing drive for Caring forCambodia.  

Look for a collection boxoutside the school office. Let's help Tess help thechildren of Cambodia!

What's New Dear Tracy,

We hope that everyone had a very restful and happy Thanksgiving.  The month of December is avery busy one, with the start of Advent, but also a lot of fun for us all.  We hope you will celebrateeverything with us.  The kick off will be a lovely evening together at Aventine in Glen Ellen.  Thankyou to the Marino family for making it even easier to attend the party (information below).  

 Tomorrow, the steps and plan for our all school food drive will be shared with the students.  Pleaselook for the directions in their take home materials.

 As St. Benedict said, "Always we Begin Again."   

See you Monday,

Scott Parker

Dec 5th Christmas Party @ AventineIn the Spirit of Giving

We know you saved the date, now it's time tomake your reservation. The PresentationChristmas party will be a warm gathering for allPresentation Families and Friends.  This yearour families are invited to join us for an eveningat Aventine, in Glen Ellen, for "A ChristmasParty in the Spirit of Giving."  All proceeds willbe donated to the Redwood Empire FoodBank.

Don't delay, reserve your spot today!

Key Dates:

DEC 1 Speaker Series

Dec 1 Holiday Food DriveBegins

DEC 5 Christmas Party

DEC 8 Sol FlamencoDance Troupe!

2‐3pm

DEC 10 Sneak Peek

Dec 12, Parents Date

Night/Bingo andMovie for the kids 6‐8pm.

Quick LinksUniform QuestionsYear At A Glance CalendarHot Lunch OrdersBabysitting Contact ListMiddle School Sports League

Fun BusThe Marino family has generously donated a Fun Bus toprovide transportation between Presentation School andAventine for our December 5 Christmas Party!  

The first bus will leave the parking lot at 7pm, with a secondbus at 8pm.  Return buses will leave Aventine  at 10pm and11pm.

If you will be using the Fun Bus, please register HERE.

Alum Spotlight

Congratulation to Presentation graduates Henry Grieve and JackNugent, both class of 2012, who are star starting players on the Justin­Siena High School football team. Justin has had an exceptional season,winning its league, and will play Friday, Dec 5th against St. Mary's,Albany, for the NCS Division IV State Championship title. Game time is7pm at De Anza High School in El Sobrante.  GO Braves!

 

Presentation Spirit Wear Helps Feed Sonoma's Hungry/ Price Reduced!

We will be once again selling Presentation School T­shirts thatstudents can wear on all Fridays.  $5 of each shirt sold will be givento the Redwood Empire Food Bank. These will only be sold for alimited time, so stock up!  Only $20

Also, parents and students can order new styles of vests andsweatshirts, proceeds from which will also be gifted to the REFB, whilethe Holiday Food Drive lasts.

BUY YOURS NOW

3rd and 4th Grade Explore the Marin Museum of the Native American

3rd and 4th Graders went to the Museum of the American Indian inNovato. Students learned how the land of California affected the livesof the natives that lived in California. They had an opportunity tohandle and discuss many artifacts useful in everyday life. Thisexperience made learning about Native Americans come alive!

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Advent Week One - Presentation School

For the next three weeks, students and their classes will praytogether to remind ourselves of the blessings of this season andthe meaning of Christmas. We will include our service in the

next three e news, so you can join your prayers to ours.

Reader 1Welcome to the first week of Advent and our candle lighting. The first purple candlewe light stands for Hope. We can have hope because God is faithful and will keep thepromises made to us. Our hope comes from God. Reader 2A reading from Isaiah 2:1-3Here is the message which God gave to Isaiah about Judah and Jerusalem:In days to come the mountain where the Temple stands will be the highest one of all,towering above all the hills. Reader 3Many nations will come streaming to it, and their people will say,"Let us go up the hill of the Lord,to the Temple of Israel's God.He will teach us what he wants us to do; we will walk in the paths he has chosen.For the Lord's teaching comes from Jerusalem; from Zion he speaks to his people."

Reader 4Responsorial Psalm, the response is: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.I rejoiced because the said to me, "We will go up to the house of the Lord." And nowwe have set foot within your gates, O Jerusalem.R: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Reader 5Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love you prosper!May peace be in your walls, prosperity in your buildings.R: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Reader 6Because of my brothers and friends I will say, Peace be within you.Because of the house of the Lord, our God, I will pray for your good.R: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Lighting of the first purple candle. Please join us in prayer: O Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, come and dwell with us.Desire of all nations; Gift to every generation,Come, make your home with us.All nations, everybody, is waiting for you.Jesus, come to us.Amen

School OuterwearAs the weather turns cold, we are seeing a variety of winter outerwear appearing on campus. Weask that parents ensure their child wears only school approved outerwear to school. Between thehours of 8:20­3:15 they cannot wear personal sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets. If you have anyquestions regarding ordering winter wear, please contact Laura Wallace via email or at 935­0122. See the right side of your beehively accounts to get links to outerwear sales.  Student NewsDo you have exciting news about our students outside of school?  We would love to feature ourstudent's successes in the ENEWS.  Just send a blurb with picture (if available) to communications.

Did You Know?

All of our Kinder Sneak Peeks are booked!  We have had atremendous interest this fall admissions for 2015/16 school year.  Theword is out, we have a great school!

We are currently taking reservations for a possible added Sneak Peekon January 21st.  If you know someone who hasn't had a chance tovisit our school, pass it along!

Food Drive Rules

RULES AND INFO HERE

Speaker Series

The Presentation School is excited to introduce the first speaker in the2014­15 Speaker Series, which is open to the public, and dedicated toproviding our community with experts in various fields related to the social,emotional, and academic development and growth of children. 

Dr. Dan Peters will be addressing anxiety and the effects of anxiety, worryand fear on the developing brain. His latest book, "Make Your Worrier aWarrior" discusses strategies for parents in identifying as well as managingand overcoming fear, worry and anxiety. These are common, yet oftenquiet "monsters" which have significant negative effects on a child'sacademic achievement, social and emotional functioning, and self­esteem. 

Dec 1, 20146­7:30pm

This speaker series is offered for only $10. For more information or to reserve your ticket, visit ourEventBrite site, or contact Laura in the school office.

Clean Up

Buddies classes in 3rd and 6th grade took on a campus clean upproject this week.  Community service in a foundational belief of ThePresentation School.  Whether you're an 8th grade student doingyear long service projects, parents attending the Holiday Christmasparty, or students participating in the upcoming food drive, we arecalled to reach out to those in need.  

Special thanks to our 3rd and 6th grade students for modelingcommunity service in our own backyard!

Bingo & Movie Night

Wouldn't it be great to drop your kids for an evening and have adate?  How about getting your Christmas shopping done, or  wrapChristmas presents without little curious eyes about?

Well, mark your calendars!  Dec 12th from 6­8pm will be a Bingo& Movie night for Presentation students. It will be hosted by 8thgrade students and their parents as a fundraiser for theirWashington D.C. trip. Cost will be $20 a child.  Register for yourspot HERE.  

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sonoma Academy Open HouseDec 4, from 6 to 8pm

Sonoma Academy offers an outstanding college preparatoryeducation to students.  In addition to having the highest SAT scores inSonoma County, a class size average of 15, and a dynamic STEM curriculum, half of their students takeadvantage of the $3 scholarships available annual through their flextuition program.

To learn more about Sonoma Academy and RSVP for December's Open House, click HERE.

Snow MaidenDec 6 & 7The Snow Maiden is a long standing holiday tradition, not to bemissed.  Our very own Laura Couchman, Kylie Cook, and Audrey &Scarlett McBride are all in the show!  To find out more about showtimes and the ticket prices, click HERE. 

First In Nation  Remember our Alum Spotlight a few weeks back? It highlighted the success of Jack Greenberg,class of 2012.  Well, after last week's invitationalparliamentary debate tournament at UC Berkley,Jack and his partner Liam are ranked #1 in theNation! Congrats to Jack and Liam!

Community NewsDo you know of an exciting or informational event in the valley that our parents and students wouldlove?  If so, please send a blurb and picture (if available) to communications.

Barn Sale For Pathways

We are hosting a Country Style Flea Market on April 12th in the courtyard of our school campus. All proceeds will benefit our Presentation Pathways Scholarships.

We hold your gently used, high quality items fro the upcoming Spring Event.  For more information,

click HERE.

Calling All Actors!

Into the Woods! This year our very own Lauren Miller is returning to onceagain direct our school musical performance!  Those middle school studentswho are interested in participating in the casting call, please block Thursday,January 8th from 3:30­5:30 on your calendar, with possible callbacks onFriday, January 9th.

For more information, click HERE.

 

Upgrading Your Technology?

Parents and friends who are updating their personal technology areinvited to share their old tablets and laptops with the school. Theschool's current iPads are iPad 4's.  Having more of these is alwayswelcome.  If you have other technology you would like to donate, pleaselet us know what you have, so we can see if we have the right fit. Thankyou for your help.

Place Your Yearbook Orders

Yearbooks are on sale now! Take the time to visit the Jostens website or fill outthe pdf and return to the school office to reserve your copy. Names can beadded to the front cover for personalization if you order by November 30th.

Presentation's facebook page is a great way to getreminders about important school events and

activities. 

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