The Weekly Update #4
September 11th, 2023
November 10, 2023
Getting ready to set sail!
Middle School students have had an awesome week working on a Boat Building Project with experts from Sheer Craft. They should be finished by Wednesday and we can't wait to see the completed canoe!
Health Update
Cold and flu season is here! We want to remind all families that students must be fever free for 24hrs without medicine before they can return to school. Please do not give a feverish child medicine in the morning and then send them to school. If they have a fever the night before or in the morning they need to stay home. Please also remember that if a student is kept home from school for any reason the office MUST be notified via a phone call or email.
Thanks to all for your cooperation!
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.
Panther Pride Gala
Get your shirt before it's too late!
The deadline to get your Gala shirt before Christmas Break is TOMORROW Saturday, November 11th. 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.
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.
Out of Uniform Booklet Passes
Here's your friendly reminder that if you purchased an Out of Uniform Booklet at the beginning of the year, the first days to use passes are coming up! They are to be used on Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st. Please remind your students to bring their passes with them to turn in on those days.
*Please also remember that there is a typo on one and while it says it's to be used on November 22nd, it should actually be used on November 20th.
Mini-Cad Raffle & Social
Presentation Men’s Club invites you to participate in this year’s Mini-Cad Raffle & Social! Raffle tickets are $50 dollars each, and there are only 100 tickets sold, so you have an excellent chance of going home with the grand prize of $1000! The drawing will take place on November 11th at 7:00 pm in Kenney Hall, with the social beginning after the 5:00 Mass. The social will have buffet style appetizers for $10 per person, as well as Bingo. Winners are not required to be present, and those attending the social are not required to have purchased raffle tickets. This event is a great opportunity to spend some time with our parish family, while supporting the Church and School! If you are interested in buying a ticket or have questions, contact the parish office at 651-777-8116.
FREE Volleyball Clinic
This Sunday, November 12th, we are hosting a FREE Volleyball Clinic for students in grades 2-8 from 2-3:30pm in the Gym. This is a great opportunity to learn the game or brush up on skills. All are welcome, you do not need to be a Presentation student to attend.
Town Hall Potluck
Join us at our parish Town Hall Potluck on Tuesday, Nov. 14th at 6:00pm in Kenney Hall. Learn more & let us know what you're bringing below!
Mass of Gratitude
We are so grateful to all of the wonderful people that support Presentation through their participation, prayers, and generosity. Join us on Friday, November 17th at our 8:45am Mass as we give thanks for all that make our community such a special place.
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!
Looking Ahead
Saturday, November 11: Men's Club Mini-Cad and Social, 6pm (Kenney Hall)
Sunday, November 12: FREE Volleyball Clinic, 2-3:30pm (Gym)
Tuesday, November 14: Town Hall Potluck, 6pm (Kenney Hall)
Friday, November 17: Mass of Gratitude, 8:45am (Church)
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.