1/19/24 Newsletter
September 11th, 2023
FUN ENROLLMENT INCENTIVES!!
Each student that completes enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will receive a fun foldable Presentation of Mary frisbee, AND the first 20 students enrolled will get a one-of-a-kind Presentation of Mary t-shirt. We do have a few who have already completed theirs, so don't wait too long or you may miss out on this opportunity!
(If you have already completed your enrollment we will be contacting you regarding desired shirt size for your child(ren)).
Remember, enrollment is not fully complete until you sign the tuition agreement!
Head to the link below to get yours done today.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, contact our school office at 651-777-5877.
February Lunch Menu
Below is the February Lunch Menu. Please circle the lunches your child would like to have and return it to the school office.
Make sure their name is on it.
You can also just email Ms. Linda and tell her if your child is hot lunch everyday.
Please send them back no later than Monday Jan 24.
Late orders will not be accepted.
Financial Aid Count Down!
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now OPEN, and the countdown to the Financial Aid Deadline has begun! To be considered for financial aid, families MUST COMPLETE THEIR APPLICATIONS BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD. If you miss this deadline, we cannot guarantee you any aid or scholarships. Click the button below to complete your enrollment and financial aid application today! Please reach out to Ms. Lovegreen with any questions at 651-842-6032 or slovegreen@presentationofmary.org.
Peace of Mind Parent Webinar
January 23, 2024 | 7:00 pm
Topic: How to Communicate with School to Make Sure Your Child's Needs Are Met
Open lines of communication between parents and school are a critical part of your child's success. In this webinar we will discuss strategies to partner with school to make sure your child's needs are being met.
Way to go Panthers!
Awesome teamwork and great coaching helped the Presentation Panthers basketball team secure a win against St. Agnes on Wednesday January 17! 🥳 Every game is exciting as the team grows in their skills, athleticism, and sportsmanship. Come and cheer them on in their remaining games on January 24 and 31 at 5:00 pm and February 7 at 4:00 pm. Games are in the Presentation gym. Go Panthers!
Valentine's Day Celebreations
This year, Valentine's Day (February 14) falls on the same day as Ash Wednesday. To remain respectful of this important day in the Catholic Faith, we will move our Valentine's Day celebrations to the day before - Mardi Gras! On Tuesday, February 13th, students may come to school in red, pink, and/or white clothing in the spirit of love. Any in-class celebrations will be communicated to you directly by your child's teacher.
Panther Pride Gala - We Need YOU!
There are so many ways you can help make the
2024 Gala a success!
- Become a sponsor: There are various levels available for sponsorship, and every cent committed to the Gala helps!
- Purchase a Gala Shirt: It's not too late to order a shirt for yourself or your child to help advertise this great event! Also, any student with a Gala shirt gets to wear them to school instead of a uniform every Wednesday for the rest of the school year!
- Donate a Live or Silent Auction Item: Do you have a cabin or vacation home? A connection to a fun destination or lots of unused flight miles? Want to host a fun themed party or dinner? Put together a fun theme basket or donate tickets to a fun event. Do you have a special skill such as cooking or woodworking? Donate a cooking lesson or a few hours of carpentry assistance! The options are limited only to your imagination! If you have anything you'd like to donate as a "big ticket" Live Auction item or as a Silent Auction item, contact Gala Chair, Linda Charnowski, at lprazak@presentationofmary.org today!
Further information regarding all of the above opportunities can be found at our Gala web page. Check it out at the button below!
Most importantly... save the date to attend the Gala!
Help us bring the future back to Pres on Saturday, April 13 in the Presentation of Mary Gym!
Forum for Grade 3-8 Parents/Guardians
Navigating Social Skills & Social Media: Preparing for Adolescence
We believe that creating a strong parent-school partnership is paramount to student success. To continue to grow that partnership, we are excited to host a forum for parents and guardians of students in grades 3-8, Navigating Social Skills and Social Media: Preparing for Adolescence! Join us as Beth Carver from the Phoenix School Counseling leadership team leads us through an impactful presentation.
Our children are more stressed and anxious than at any time in modern history. How we parent and manage emotions at home can protect our children and bolster their emotional resilience, or it can hinder development and make things worse. This session will focus on parenting strategies that promote healthy psychological development. The influences of technology, the pressures of modern life, and common parenting mistakes will be discussed. Parents will leave with concrete strategies to help their children thrive.
Beth Carver is a mental health clinician who specializes in children's and teen mental health as well as effective parenting and school strategies and approaches. She has experience working to address anxiety, depression, social and friendship difficulties, eating disorders, substance use and abuse, and family transitions related to divorce and death.
Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP at the link below.
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2024, 06:30 PM
Presentation of Mary School Middle School Math Room
Kindergarten Round Up Day
The Kindergarten Class of 2024-2025 is invited to come experience Kindergarten with Mrs. Bertini on the morning of January 24th from 9-11am! Help us spread the word about this great opportunity for new students. Parents are welcome to stay and visit in Mary's Room while kiddos enjoy their kindergarten experience. Please check in for the day at the Front Office of School. RSVP must be completed by January 19th so don't wait, RSVP today!
Open House
Open House
We’ll begin the day with Mass at 9:30 in the church, followed by a pancake breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus (cash or check only), and then tour the school to complete fun activities and browse the Scholastic Book Fair to pick up your favorite titles!
Sunday, Jan 28, 2024, 09:30 AM
Presentation of Mary Catholic School, 1695 Kennard Street, Maplewood, MN, USA
Give Back Night at Mac's Diner
Bring your friends and family to dine at Mac's Diner in North St Paul on Monday, February19th between 4pm-close and 30% of your food and beverage purchases will be donated back to the school! Last year we raised almost $700 - let's beat that!!
You MUST bring a printed flyer with you to earn us the donation. Click on the flyer below to print one, or stop by the school or parish office and grab as many as you'd like!
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, January 23: Peace of Mind Webinar, 7pm
Wednesday, January 24: Kindergarten Round Up, 9-11am
Wednesday, January 24: Basketball Game vs. Trinity Lone Oak, 5pm (Gym)
Friday, January 26: Middle School Science Fair (details coming)
Sunday, January 28: All-School Mass and Open House, 9:30am-12:30pm
Jan 28-Feb 2: Catholic Schools Week
Wednesday, January 31: Basketball Game vs. St. Jerome, 5pm (Gym)
Tuesday, February 6: Parent Forum, 6:30pm (Middle School Math Room)
Tuesday, February 13: Mardi Gras/Valentine's Day Celebrations - students may wear red, pink, and/or white to school
Monday, February 19: Give Back Night at Mac's, 4pm-close (Mac's Diner)
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.