School Newsletter
January 24, 2020
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Dear Families,
Please join us for National Catholic Schools Week, our annual celebration of what makes education at Presentation outstanding. Starting with Sunday Mass on January 26 at 10:30, we have a whole week of activities planned to show what our students are accomplishing and to celebrate the community we have built to educate tomorrow’s citizens and church leaders. The theme of our celebration is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” The theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found in Catholic schools across the country. Not only are we teaching students to become future servant leaders, faith-filled disciples, and enriched citizens in our communities, our educators are growing with them. In Catholic schools, we are all learners, servants, and leaders. These shared qualities are what make Catholic schools work. They are what make Catholic schools succeed. The theme also focuses on key elements of Catholic education: faith development, academic excellence, and dedication to service. These elements set Catholic schools apart from other educational options. They are why families make sacrifices to provide their children with a Catholic education. We hope you will visit Presentation during National Catholic Schools Week to enjoy the students’ artwork, science projects, and student council activities, and learn about their faith development and community service projects. Please bring your friends and neighbors, particularly those who may be considering Catholic education for their children. We are grateful every day for the teachers, staff, advisory council members, Parents of Presentation School (POPS), and volunteers who make our school a success. National Catholic Schools Week is a good time for all of us to thank them for their dedication and service.
Gratefully,
W. Gary Faust, Ed. S.
Mary Kane, Ed. S.
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All School Open House
Join us this Sunday, January 26th for the All School Open House! Bring your friends and family and show them around our wonderful school. There will be a pancake breakfast, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, from 9-12 in Kenney Hall, and the Open House will run from 9:30 - 12:30. Members of the School Advisory Commission (SAC) will be selling Presentation Spirit Wear shirts for $5, multiple school/church organizations will have displays throughout the building, and kids can participate in a School Scavenger Hunt to earn a prize! Students and their families are encouraged to attend the 10:30 Mass, and if students wear their uniforms they can earn an out of uniform pass to use on a school day! Hope to see you all there!
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Summer Program
Our summer program is in need of more staff! We need to add at least three more people in an effort to meet insurance and archdiocesan safe environment requirements. If you or anyone you know is looking for summer work, please have them contact Mary or Gary at
principal@presentationofmary.org
. Hours are flexible. This is a great opportunity for college students, particularly those that are going into education or a field relating to children.
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Raffle Ticket Sales!!
The Catholic United Financial Catholic Schools Raffle sale has begun! We have open spots for families to sell tickets before and after all Presentation weekend masses, as well as masses at a few local parishes. Please see
this SignUp Genius
to grab a spot. At this point we will be opening it up for families to claim more than one time slot to sell. Let's help the kids reach their goal of $15,000!
We are also looking for volunteers to help count tickets. Counting will take place on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am in the Mary Room at school and typically takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Click
here
to sign up and help.
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RSVP is REQUIRED by
February 9th
(wrist corsage order is due by that date):
http://evite.me/JH6PU2ebD6
(RSVP preferred using this Evite link). But if you have any difficulties with this, text 612-964-3059 with the number of children and adults.
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Choir Announcement!
The choir will be singing at the 10:30 Mass this Sunday, January 26th. Choir members should be in uniform and be in church by 10am for warm-up.
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Panera Fundraiser
Come out for a meal at Panera on Wednesday, February 12th from 4-8pm and raise some money for Presentation. Show
this flyer
when you order and Panera will donate a portion of the proceeds to our school.
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In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Catholic Youth Camp is offering $25 off the cost of registration until February 7.
Simply use code: “CSW25” during sign-up to save!
Catholic Youth Camp offers one week sessions of overnight camp for youth 7-17, June-August. Archery, canoeing, swimming, campfires, games, and more in a faith focused environment. Give your child the gift of lifelong memories. Visit
www.CYCamp.org
for more information.
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ISD 622 Community Education offers aquatic programs for the whole family. We offer parent/child, toddler, preschool and youth swim lessons, and open swim. Registration is now open for Spring Swim Lessons. View class options
here
.
Please call 651-748-7442 for more information.
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Catholic Schools Week is coming!
Please see
this flyer
for the fun activities planned for Jan 26 - 30.
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Interested in volunteering or donating a prize?
Contact
Or
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Referral Program
Know someone looking for a great school community? Send them our way - we would love to meet them and show them all Presentation has to offer! If they enroll and attend the first day of school next year, your registration fee will be waived.
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Click
here
to view February lunch menu
Please keep your lunch account current.
Log into:
All money for lunch accounts must now be entered online, cash or checks will no longer be accepted.
Please contact the school office if you are having trouble logging in.
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Basketball:
The Presentation boys are on a roll. They now boast a 5-1 record for the season. They defeated New Life Academy 48-21 and then followed that up with a win against Mounds Park Academy 41-28.
There are only 3 regular season games before playoffs. All of their remaining regular season games are at home, so come on out and cheer them on. As a reminder, up to date schedules can be found
here
.
1/27 - 5:00pm
vs. Trinity of Hudson
2/3 - 4:00pm
vs. St. Patrick's of Hudson
2/10 - 4:00pm
vs. Mounds Park Academy White
Swimming:
The Swiminators swim team is busy practicing and preparing for their first meet coming up in February. Look for updates on upcoming swim meets in the near future.
We participate in the Catholic Athletic Association. For the most current schedules and locations, please refer to their website at:
http://www.stpaulcaa.org/index
.
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Preschool - Outdoor Winter Clothing: coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, mittens
Kindergarten - stickers of any shape and color
First Grade - egg timers, digital timers, colored pencils
Office - Large, clear plastic totes
Please bring donations to the school office with a note labeling who they are for. Thank you!
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Our Mission: The purpose of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School is to provide a Catholic community that fosters the religious and academic development of the individual student in a safe and welcoming learning environment.
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Our Philosophy: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School creates a supportive Catholic community committed to the Gospel message that calls us to faith, service, and worship. An environment of respect, peace and justice fosters an appreciation of God’s gift of life in all people. Each student is empowered to develop their own potential, which will lead to excellence in academics, athletic activities and the fine arts.
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