The Weekly Update #4
September 11th, 2023
November 17, 2023
Success!
On Wednesday the Middle School students walked up to Wakefield Park to test their canoe, and it was perfect! Father Peter blessed it before they took turns going for short rides in it.
Out of Uniform Pass Booklets
Any families that purchased an Out of Uniform Pass Booklet may use the first two passes on Monday and Tuesday next week (11/20 & 11/21). Please note only students that have passes from the booklets may be out of uniform on those days.
Do you know IT??
Calling all IT people!
We are looking for someone that is good with technology to help manage our Panther Pride Gala online bidding software, OneCause. If you would like to assist with this process please reach out to Ms. Linda at lprazak@presentationofmary.org or 651-777-5877.
This is an extremely important part of the Gala process, so we ask all technologically-inclined people to please consider helping. This is a great way to build service hours and support our most important fundraiser!
Thank you for your support!
Help Coach Boys Basketball
We are looking for one or two more people to help coach our boys basketball team. If you are interested and able to help, contact Mr. Q at qstrub@presentationofmary.org.
Presentation Children's Christmas Choir
All children in grades 2-12 are invited to join the Christmas Choir! Click on the flyer below for details and to view the registration form.
Panther Pride Gala
Get your shirt!
The deadline to get a Gala shirt before Christmas Break has passed, but you can still order shirts and get them after break! Gala shirt order forms can be found here, or if you prefer a paper one you can request it from the school office.
Our Back to the Pres Future Panther Pride Gala has a fun opportunity in the future for YOUR CHILD!
We have a $100 coupon that can be used towards registration for a Trout Lake Camp experience! Registration for camp happens in late November, and to offer maximum flexibility, we’d like to offer this coupon to you NOW! We are asking for anyone interested in purchasing this coupon for $100 to submit their name to Ms. Linda by 11/17/23 (call the office at 651-777-5877 or email lprazak@presentationofmary.org). After that date we will hold a drawing to determine the winning bidder. We will forward the coupon upon receipt of the $100 winning bid payment.
The rules and restrictions around this coupon:
This coupon is good for a $100 off a week of camp. Care packages, horsemanship, and camper bank are not included as part of this coupon. Your camper will receive a camp t-shirt. This may not be used for family camps or weekend retreats. This coupon is non-replaceable, non-transferable and may not be copied or redeemed for cash.
Faith and Family Night with the Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild hockey team will be hosting a Faith and Family Night on Tuesday, February 27th v. Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00pm. View the flyer below for more info and to get tickets!
Christmas Concert Date Change
Please note that due to schedule conflicts we have had to change the date of our Christmas Concert. It will now be held on Friday, December 15th. The time will remain the same, 6:30pm.
Advent Coin Drive
Our Student Council is organizing an Advent Coin Drive that will start on Monday, November 27th. Students can bring in various coins to add to their classroom buckets as donations. The two grades that raise the most money will win prizes for their class! All proceeds raised will be donated to Save the Children.
Turkey Bingo
On Saturday, November 18 come try your luck at winning your Thanksgiving turkey, and enjoy food and bingo along the way! From 6-7pm hot dogs, pulled pork, chips, and veggies will be available for purchase. Then, from 7-10pm, there will be bingo and drawings for our 12 turkey door prizes!
Open the flyer below for a coupon that will get you free games!
All-School Mass and Pancake Breakfast!
Help us celebrate our Parish Feast Day (the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary) on Sunday, November 19th! All are invited to come to the 9:30am All-School Mass where students will be doing the readings, altar serving, and bringing up the gifts. Any student that comes in uniform will earn and out of uniform pass.
After Mass, head to Kenney Hall for a pancake breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus. This is a free-will offering event. Bring your family to enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, along with coffee, orange juice, & milk!
Peace of Mind Webinar
Information Nights
We will be holding two Information Nights for families to learn about our Preschool, Kindergarten, and Middle School programming and curriculum. Please help us spread the word and invite more families to come learn about Presentation of Mary and join our wonderful community!
- Middle School Information Night: Thursday, November 30th, 6:30pm
- Preschool & Kindergarten Information Night: Thursday, December 7th, 6:30pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
On Saturday, December 2, from 8:00am-1:00pm in Kenney Hall, Presentation of Mary and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive. Please join our mission and schedule an appointment today at www.redcrossblood.org or all Barb Swanson at 651-395 -0453. Appointments only. No walk-ins.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Our annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Sunday, December 3rd at 6:30pm. Father will bless our tree and we will watch it light up together before heading in to Kenney Hall for cookies, cocoa, and a visit from St. Nick himself!
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
Click on the photo to register!
Looking Ahead
Saturday, November 18: Turkey Bingo (Gym)
Sunday, November 19: All-School Mass, 9:30am (Church); Pancake Breakfast, 10:30am (Kenney Hall)
November 22-24: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 28: Peace of Mind Webinar, 7pm (online)
Thursday, November 30: Middle School Info Night, 6:30pm (Middle School Classrooms)
Saturday, December 2: Blood Drive, 8am-1pm (Kenney Hall)
Sunday, December 3: Christmas Tree Lighting, 6:30pm (Kenney Hall)
Thursday, December 7: Preschool & Kindergarten Info Night, 6:30pm (Kindergarten Classrooms)
Friday, December 15: Christmas Concert, 6:30pm (Church)
Protection of Youth: All employees, and volunteers who interact with minors, are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials (E3) through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. To ensure successful completion of these requirements or if you have any questions regarding our safe environment practices or would like more information on what is needed to volunteer, please contact our Safe Environment Coordinator: Kay Mottaz @ 651-842-6022 or email kmottaz@presentationofmary.org.
To learn more about reporting suspected abuse, please also visit: www.safe-environment.archspm.org/report-abuse/Report.