The Panther Post
May 29, 2021
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Greetings to all of our Presentation Families,
The final week of the 2020-2021 school year has arrived. The end of the school year is always filled with mixed emotions - tears & cheers, excitement about summer fun, joy of no homework, sadness of not seeing friends and their teachers (of course!!). It is also a time to celebrate all the growth and accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff and all of you. WE DID IT! We made it to the end of one of the most challenging school years. Just as God planned...we did it together walking side-by-side.
This past week our 8th graders participated in an all day retreat where they reflected on the Holy Spirit and how God’s light shines through them. Each was challenged to identify a type of light that represented them. It’s a good question for all of us to think about. How do we allow God’s light to shine through us? Does it change during different times of our lives or the roles we play? We all allowed God’s light to shine through us onto others this past school year in so many different ways: praying for each other, making meals, driving kids to & from school, encouraging each other when times were tough, possibly crying or laughing together.
We have a few teachers who will be moving on to a new chapter in their lives next year. Ms. Rogers, Mrs. Nelson (music teacher) & Ms. Prahl will not be returning. We will miss them and wish them all the best in their new endeavors. When one door closes another opens. We will be posting the following full-time positions next week: Parish Music Director & Music teacher (combined position), MS ELA/K-8 Academic Specialist and a MS Science/K-8 Technology teacher. We feel all of these new positions will strengthen our academic needs and support our learners. An Academic Specialist will work closely with our teachers, struggling learners, and high achievers.
You are all invited to participate in an evening with our new board chair, Jim Wold, and Bryan Kujawski, an Innovation & Collaboration Specialist from Capella University to experience design thinking on Thursday, June 17th from 6-8pm in Kenney Hall. This will be a fun and engaging evening. You will experience the process of innovation & design thinking and be given an opportunity to give input on the new innovation center. There is no prep required – just a little curiosity and a willingness to try something new. Please RSVP to Sue Lovegreen (slovegreen@presentationofmary.org).
Let us all keep spreading God’s Light and Word to all whom we encounter. Thank you for all your prayers and support in making Presentation of Mary School a great place for kids to grow and learn. Enjoy the wonderful weekend!
Blessings to you and your family,
Sue Lovegreen, Principal
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Field Day - Wednesday, June 2
On Field Day, students should make sure to have a water bottle and put sunscreen on before school or bring some with them. They will likely get wet so bringing an extra set of clothes is a good idea too. Please remember any shorts worn should not be too short and spaghetti strap tank tops are not allowed. For the game stations, they should dress in the color of the team they are on as noted below:
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We will need help from volunteers to serve help with the stations, supervise students, and/or help with the BBQ lunch that will be provided for all students.
Ms. Rogers also needs some assistance in collecting items for the different stations. Right now she is looking for:
- exam gloves (x-small - large sizes needed)
- empty gallon ice cream buckets
If you have any to donate please turn them in to the school office. Thank you!
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Last day of school - Thursday, June 3
As noted in the communication sent yesterday, our visit to Wakefield Park has been cancelled. Students will remain on campus for our last day and will be dismissed as usual at 3pm. There will be no hot lunch that day so ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING A LUNCH. The entire last week of school (June 1-3) will be out of uniform!
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A chair person to head up Kiddie Land for the Parish Festival in September is greatly needed! PLEASE consider volunteering to help implement this fun tradition for our community! Email Sue Lovegreen if you are able to help.
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Vacation Bible School 2021
Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through
At Rocky Railway, kids discover Jesus’ power can pull them through life’s ups and downs. Rocky Railway is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciencey-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life— something we call God Sightings®. Registration forms are available by calling the Kim Roering at 651.774.1585 ext. 128 and having one mailed to you, or find them online at
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Presentation Summer Camps!!
Join us for one or multiple fun camps!
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Click on image above to learn more and register |
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Click on image above to learn more and register |
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Please bring any gently used uniforms you no longer need to the school or parish office to donate towards the uniform exchange that will take place in August. In addition, if you have any interest in helping to organize the exchange, please email the school.
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Join us for our first summer playdate! |
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Tuition Scholarships Available!!
The Presentation CCW (Catholic Coalition of Women) and Men's Club are each sponsoring a $500 scholarship for school tuition. Deadline for applications is June 11th! Click here for more information.
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Yearbook Order Forms are Here!
Complete this form and return to the school office!
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Donald's Uniform Coupons!
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Speak Up for School Choice!
The past year has elevated the need for students across Minnesota to have real educational choices. Right now, lawmakers are considering proposals that can make better educational opportunities accessible to students across our state. Your legislators and Governor Walz need to hear from you in support of school choice!
Then click here to send a message and call your legislators and Governor Walz. Tell them students and parents cannot wait any longer for school choice!
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Don't forget to follow us on social media to catch all the fun and interesting things going on around campus!
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Cousin Braxton was our Mystery Reader on Friday, and while t took us some time to guess who it was we were so excited when we finally got to see him! Braxton is a first grader (almost second grader!) at Presentation and his cousin Benny is in Ms. Sara's class. Preschoolers love it when we run into siblings and cousins during our day in school.
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Curious about what's new in the Parish? Click here for the most recent newsletter.
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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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