School Newsletter
April 10, 2020
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Dear Presentation Families,
Today on this Good Friday I am reminded again of the old Catholic adage, “offer it up.” Many times throughout this particular Lenten season my friends, family, and co-workers have asked how I’m handling all of this. I joyfully reply, “I am offering it up as part of my Lenten sacrifice.”
It has become so clear to me that this is what the Lord wants of me at this time. Has it been easy? No, but there is something to be said when you know your sacrifices have meaning. Our Daily Offering Prayer calls us to offer our “prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,” so I am. The Catechism of the Catholic Church provides a context of this when it refers to the cross as the unique sacrifice of Christ (618). “Carry the cross,” the nuns would say to us at Catholic School when something was hard. St. John Paul II calls to mind Christ’s redemptive sacrifice and our involvement in it:
In bringing about the Redemption through suffering, Christ has also raised human suffering to the level of the Redemption. Thus each man, in his suffering, can also become a sharer in the redemptive suffering of Christ (Salvifici Doloris, 19).
“Offering it up” seems to subdue any concern, frustration, or worry right now. I invite you on this Good Friday, to "offer up” your sufferings of this day.
Don’t ask me what I will do when Lent is over. Just kidding Father Peter!
Panther Prayers and Pride!
Mary Kane, Co-Principal
Update from the Advancement Office
With these unique times of heavy digital use and social media to network and stay connected, the advancement office would like to remind everyone of some of the protocols we must follow to remain safe on the internet! The school’s electronic communications include email, social media, phone calls, texts, video chat, and our distance learning platforms. Please be sure that when commenting or posting pictures of children on social media that names, addresses, or other personal information are not included in the caption. When “tagging” please only tag the adult account the child is linked to (not the children themselves). Be sure that your children are NOT messaging or in contact with any personal accounts. If you have any questions, please email
srita@presentationofmary.org
to stay informed on our communication platforms being used and plans for security. Thank you again for following these guidelines to promote the safety of our children!
Sam Rita, Director of Advancement
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Distance Learning Update
We have completed Week 2 of Distance Learning and as promised K-4 teachers conducted a classroom survey to assess how things are going. They have appreciated your comments, compliments, and suggestions and will proceed with any enhancements needed. Thank you for all of the responses.
It took a bit of work but the specialists are now on Seesaw. Hooray! Activities are posted on each of their accounts.
The first graders learned to use the
record
feature on Seesaw and are now reading books to each other. Way to go First Grade!!! Middle Schoolers completed projects on the Triduum, testing the Circulatory System, and are using Quizlet to practice vocabulary. Watch for more updates about Distance Learning.
Click
here
for a list of how-to videos put together by CSCOE regarding virtual learning tools.
IXL Computer Program-part of our Distance Learning Plan
Many students have been exploring the wonders of the IXL Program “an online, personalized learning program for PreK-12 students. IXL offers skill development for math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish.” We are now ready to take that exploration one step farther.
Beginning next week, students will take a diagnostic assessment to evaluate their proficiency of knowledge, understandings, and skills in reading and math. Once complete, teachers will be able to assign activities to strengthen and/or challenge student learning. Teachers will assign this pretest as part of next week’s work. Our sincere thanks to all of the teachers who sacrificed their time on a day off for IXL training.
For more information about IXL, view the parent video and links below and
click here
to view the IXL Privacy Statement and the Student Data Privacy Pledge.
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Registration for 2020-21: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dear parents:
I know that there are many difficult decisions going on within the family during these trying times. We, the principals, are reaching out to you to help you in deciding to register your child(ren) for the coming school year.
The following is the most current information about registering for school year 2020-21:
There is no deadline date to register and the registration fee has been waived for the coming school year.
We also asked TADS not to apply any late fee for payments this year.
Please register as soon as possible
so that the school budget can be finalized and tuition assistance can begin to be given to families that have a need.
We want to remind everyone that before any assistance can be given, parents must have a signed agreement. Registering and completing an agreement now helps in determining final student numbers and provides us with the amount of tuition assistance needed by families. Having that information ensures that a fair and equable distribution of financial aid can be achieved.
Thank you in advance for registering you child(ren). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. It is our desire to assist you in anyway that will help you in registering for the coming school year.
Register today!!
It provides us with much needed information to answer questions concerning the 2020-21 school year so that we can continue to serve Presentation School to the best of our ability.
Please keep yourself and families safe and know that you are in our prayers.
Gary and Mary
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Presentation's 4th Annual Beer Bust!!!
Please note that the 4
th
Annual Beer Bust has been postponed.
The new date has yet to be determined but we will announce it as soon as we know.
If you have already purchased tickets, just hang on to them as they will still be valid for the rescheduled date!
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Coronavirus Info
Please click
here
for helpful information on the coronavirus outbreak and helpful preventative tips.
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Reminder for Box Tops collectors! The Box Tops for Education program is transitioning into a digital-only format. Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online.
Visit their
website
to learn more and download the app today!
Please note that if you would prefer not to install the app once the program is fully digital you can still raise money for Presentation. Simply turn your receipts into the school office noting that they are for the Box Tops Program and we will scan them for you!
Have some Box Tops that you have clipped? Attach them to
this
fun collecting sheet and turn them in!
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The Old Box Tops Clips
Traditional Box Tops clips are being phased out of production, but may continue to be found on many products throughout the store. You can still clip and send them to school.
Every valid Box Tops clip is worth 10¢ for your school.
Make sure each one has a clearly visible product acronym and expiration date.
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The New Box Tops Labels
Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Participating brands are starting to change their packaging from a traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Top label.
If you see this label, use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ each for your school. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online.
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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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4HG SPORTS CAMPS ARE HERE!
4HG is excited to announce our summer camps for 2020! Open to 3rd - 8th graders, our second annual
"Faith and Football Camp"
returns August 4 - 6, 2020 to be held daily from 9:00 - 3:00 at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in New Brighton, Minnesota. Only 100 spots available! Discounted camp fee: $99*
In addition to our hallmark football camp, 4HG will host a
"Faith and Volleyball Camp"
July 13 - 15 to be held daily from 9:00 - 3:00 at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul. The camp is open to 4th - 8th graders and is limited to the first 125 students to register. Discounted camp fee: $149*
Also new this year is our 4HG
"Faith and All Sports Camp"
to be held at Mendakota Park in Mendota Heights. This twice weekly camp will be held on Tuesdays and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, June 9 - July 30. Registration is open to the first 200 students in grades 3 - 8. Camp fee: $349
Register with confidence! If for any reason the 4HG Summer Camps must be cancelled, you will receive a full refund.
All camps are co-ed and include a camp t-shirt and assorted 4HG swag. During each camp, student-athletes will not only develop skills to help them on the field, they will have multiple opportunities to listen to inspiring mentors and to practice their Faith, which will help them grow closer to God and excel in life. Registration is as simple as
clicking here!
Register soon to secure your child's spot!
*If you are a Catholic United Financial Member or would like to learn more about CUF, you qualify for a $50 discount on this camp!
Our school participates in 4HG (For His Glory), a movement to create a healthy sports culture in our Catholic schools. To learn more about 4HG and its essential mission, please sign up for the quarterly newsletter by visiting
www.4HG.co/in-the-news.
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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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