School Newsletter
May 16, 2019
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Dear Parents-
What wonderful variety of activities we have in store this spring! Since there is not enough space in my column to include all of them, I have decided to feature a few select ones that may be of interest to many of you:
8
th
Grade and All School Awards Ceremony
is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30
th
at 2:00 PM in Church. Grandparents, parents, family members, friends, alums, and parishioners are invited to attend. Come and support the accomplishments of our wonderful students. They have worked very hard this year to develop their skills as young scholars and intentional disciples. We look forward to awarding their efforts!
Panther Pride Breakfast
will be Friday, May 31
st
at 7:30 AM in Kenney Hall. Honorees and their families are invited to the breakfast and a short program that morning. This award will be given to students who demonstrate good character qualities as well as academic success. Panther Pride Award winners are determined by a selected criteria and invitations will be sent on Monday May 20
th
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Eighth Grade Graduation
will be conducted on Tuesday, June 4
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at 7:00 PM in church. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate with the soon-to-be graduates and their families. It has been an honor to watch these young people grow over the years and we are sad to see them go, but so proud of who they have become!
Field Day-Cookout/Last Day of School
occurs on Wednesday, June 5
th
beginning with student games and activities in the morning, followed by a cookout for preschool and school students and staff. There is even a rumor of ice cream treats being delivered in the afternoon! More details to follow!
Believe me, there are scores more events and activities, so check those backpacks for more information about upcoming events and activities and the calendar accompanying this newsletter.
Nikki Giel
Principal
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Rest Assured...
With the restructuring of St. Mark’s in St. Paul, some families have expressed concern about the future of Presentation School. Fr. Charlie and Mrs. Giel have been hard at work over the last year and are proud to say that Presentation is looking better and better every day! The archdiocese wants all catholic schools to be successful and with their leadership, Fr. Charlie’s knowledge, and generous donations from foundations, Presentation is becoming strong for the future. We still have work to do, but with the dedicated families we have here at Presentation, Fr. Charlie and Mrs. Giel know it is going to happen! Tell your friends about our wonderful school and help us fill our classrooms. Invite them to schedule a tour and see the wonderful work being done by the students. Even if they don't have school-age children we would love to show them our school and invite them into our community! Help support us by spreading news about our events and bring your friends and family to attend! We have so much to be proud of here at Presentation and we want more families to learn about us and experience all that we have to offer!
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Service Hours
Don't forget to turn in your completed service hours forms which require 25 service hours per family per year. Click
here
to print or contact the school office if you need a form. Any service hours not completed will be added to your TADS account. Thank you.
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Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year....
AL SURDO
! Mr. Surdo is a retired teacher who celebrates mass here at Presentation Church. He has been involved in helping in our school for years! He works with students one on one or he helps the whole class whenever he can. He is a gift to our students - he has advanced many of their reading levels by his patience and perseverance to help them succeed! Mr. S, as the kids call him, loves to share stories, books, and his love of music with the children. He is often seen in the building with his guitar as he is on his way to sing and learn with the students!
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Currency Combat Fundraiser
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Our student council is holding a fundraiser to help chemo patients and their families. Please see
this flyer
for more information.
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A big congratulations to the winners from the two Spelling Bees recently held at school. One was for grades 3-5 and one for grades 6-8. Way to go!!
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Grades 3-5 Spelling Bee Winners
First Place: Adam Sixt
Second Place: John Boros
Third Place: Elise Aflakpi
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Grades 6-8 Spelling Bee Winners
First Place: Joey Dick
Second Place: Sophia Cruz
Third Place: Cassidy Reeves
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Registration forms for participants will be sent home in communication folders May 2. More information including registration forms and volunteer opportunities can be found
on this website
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Questions? Contact Sara Bertini by phone (651-730-4502) or
email
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Have you completed the school survey yet??
We need your ideas and input to continue to grow and be the best that we can be. Please complete
this survey
and let us know how you think we are doing. It is only 2 questions long so only takes a few minutes of your time. We wouldn't be the great place we are without you!
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Presentation Night at The Plaza!
Our next movie night at The Plaza will be Wednesday, May 22.
How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World
will show at 6 PM. Presentation receives $2 of every ticket sold. We hope to see you all there!
The Plaza Theater
1847 Larpenteur Avenue East
Maplewood, MN 55109
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Boxtops for Education
Thank you to all who donated Box Tops during our drive. Sara Bertini did a great job organizing this event and we are grateful for all of her hard work! We would also like to thank the following volunteers for cutting, counting, and sorting all the Box Tops: Heather Bahr, Lori Leppanen, Nicole Martland, Katie Sixt, Tracy Aguirre, Jenn Partridge, and Joanne Lindquist. Below is a list of how many Box Tops each class collected and how many out of uniform days they earned. Teachers will let students know which days they may be out of uniform.
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You are invited to join us this Sunday at 10:30 as the 1
st
and 4
th
graders celebrate our last Children’s Mass of the school year. The choir has been working on a song for the celebration as well – we can’t wait to see you all there!
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Hill-Murray Football Camp
Hill-Murray will be hosting a football camp July 22 - 26. Check out
this flyer
for further information on the program and registration.
Questions?
Contact Pete Bercich
Phone: 651-748-2438
or Matt Garvey
Phone: 651-748-2451
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2019 - 2020 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! When they register, tell them to mention your name and your family will be credited $250 for each family you refer!
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Click
here
to view April lunch menu
Please keep your lunch account current.
Log into:
Please contact the school office if you are having trouble logging in.
PLEASE NOTE ALL LUNCH ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 4
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Amazon Smile
Did you know that just by shopping on Amazon you can help raise money for Presentation of Mary Church? AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Support Presentation of Mary Church by starting your shopping at
smile.amazon.com
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THANK YOU!!
A big thank you to all who participated in or supported the Second Annual Panther Pacer 5k Fun Run/Walk. The weather couldn't have been better, everyone had a great time, and we raised over $1000 for the school! Thank you so much to our sponsors Premier Banks, Dynamic Pay, Cub Foods, and Maplewood Pediatric Dentistry and also to all of the volunteers that made sure things went smoothly. You are greatly
appreciated!
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Volunteer hours are due by May 10th. Please complete
this form
tracking your time and turn it in to the school office.
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Panther Golf Classic
Join us for the Panther Golf Classic June 23
rd
. It’s a fun “best ball” event and all abilities of golfers are welcome! Do you or someone you know own a business? We are looking for sponsors for the event as well – see
this sponsor ship form
for more details! We can’t wait to see you on the fairway!
Follow
this link
to register for this fun summer event!!
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Dynamic Pay Memberships for All!!
As you know Presentation has recently partnered with Dynamic Pay for our SCRIP program. Through Dynamic Pay, you can earn cash back from numerous retailers and raise money for the school at the same time. Typically, a membership for this program is $25. However, the company has decided to very generously donate memberships to each of our school families! So for no cost at all each family will get a Dynamic Pay membership and you can start earning cash back for yourself and Presentation. Here’s how it works: once you have set up your account, you have access to buy gift cards from hundreds of different retailers (Target, Amazon, Starbuck’s, and Kohl’s to name a few). With each purchase you earn a percentage back for yourself and for Presentation. It’s extremely handy and can all be done right from your phone! It’s a great way to save money on everyday purchases you would be making anyway. Anyone that did not pick up their membership card at the Spring Festival should be receiving it in communication envelopes going home today.
Dynamic Pay has also offered to match any donations made to the school through the app throughout the month of May, so be sure to sign up now!
We are very excited to offer you all this great opportunity to save yourself some extra money and help support this school we all love!
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- For Kindergarten Room - bleach wipes.
- Grades K, 1, and 2 - sidewalk chalk
- Student Council - empty milk gallons
- School Office - reams of paper
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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