2/9/24 Newsletter
Library Love
Our Preschoolers love visiting the library to read a book with Ms. Newton and getting pick one to take home and read with their family! Did you know reading to or with your child has numerous benefits? Just some of them include: supported cognitive development, improved language skills, preparation for academic success, developing a special bond with your child, increased concentration and discipline, and improved imagination and creativity. So grab your kiddo and snuggle up with a good book this weekend!
We're Hiring!
Presentation of Mary School is now hiring for the following positions:
Summer Care Teachers/Assistants: morning or afternoon shift available.
Middle School Math, Science, and STEM Teacher positions: full or part-time available. Contact Sue Lovegreen at slovegreen@presentationofmary.org or 651-842-6032 for more information.
Donate Supplies
We're starting to run low on a few items around school and would be greatly appreciative to anyone willing to donate them! Our middle school is in need of tissues and paper towels, and the school in general is running quite low on copy paper. If you're able to donate anything, please bring it to the school office. Thank you in advance!
Back to the Pres Future!
SNEAK PEEK!
Did you know... one of the items you can bid on at the "Back to the Pres Future" Panther Pride Gala is a trip to Wisconsin Dells?!?! This awesome item is just one of the great prizes you could end up taking home. So mark your calendars and plan on being there!
And... don't forget about all the 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!
- 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!
- Spread the Word: Share our social media posts about the Gala, let all of your family, friends, and neighbors know about this awesome event, and invite them to attend! Invite information will be coming out soon, but in the meantime tell everyone to mark their calendars for Saturday, April 13th!
Further information regarding all of the above opportunities can be found at our Gala web page. Check it out at the button below!
Gala Raffle Ticket Sales
We have decided to open up the SignUp Genius to allow families to take more than one slot to sell tickets at masses and/or Lenten Dinners, so don't miss your chance - go sign up now! This is a great opportunity for families to help sell tickets. And don't forget about the great prizes your kiddo can win for being a top seller!
Students have some fun incentives for selling:
- For every 10 tickets they sell, they will earn an out of uniform pass.
- The first 20 students to sell 20 tickets get a coupon for a free ice cream cone at McDonald’s.
- The class that sells the most tickets will get a McDonald’s French Fry and movie party!
- The top selling student will win tickets to a MN Wild game (for next season, not the current one)!
- The 2nd place selling student will win a drone!
And... if the school as a whole sells at least 10 tickets per student (for a total of 1,410 tickets), we will get an extra day off of school!!! (Date TBD)
Click on the link below to view the sign up!
Financial Aid Count Down!
We're inching closer! Only 2 more weeks to apply for Financial Aid! 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.
Remember that your enrollment is not complete until you have finished the tuition agreement! If you have questions about this please reach out to the school office!
Griffin Game Night
Come to Chesterton Academy in Stillwater for an evening of fellowship and fun!
This event is open to current and prospective students, grades 6 and up. Feel free to invite a friend or bring a snack if you are so inclined!
Any questions? Contact our office:
651-504-2638
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 Basketball
You can catch the Panthers in their first playoff game on 2/15 at 5:15pm against St. Rose of Lima. The game will be held at Maternity of Mary - St. Andrew's in St. Paul. Go get 'em Panthers!
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!
Lenten Dinners
Mark your calendars for our delicious Lenten Dinners which alternate between Fish Fry and Soup Supper! And as a special added treat, our Latino Enrollment Committee will also be serving enchiladas at the dinner on March 1!
Students will also be selling Gala Raffle tickets at the dinners!
Fish Fry Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help at Fish Fry Dinners! Spend some time on a Friday evening during Lent helping out at a Fish Fry dinner. There are multiple opportunities for you to get involved, and have fun while helping! Visit the SignUp Genius at the link below to pick a day & time to help! This is a great opportunity to get involved with the whole family and earn some service hours!
State of the School Potluck
State of the School Potluck
Leap into the future with fellow Presentation of Mary community members! We'll share a meal and visit with each other on Thursday, February 29th at 5:30pm. After dinner, children can head to the gym for supervised playtime and adults can stay to review and discuss our 2023-2024 State of the School Report. RSVP and sign up to bring a dish at the link below.
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024, 05:30 PM
Kenney Hall
Living Stations
This beautiful tradition is returning again this year. Middle school students have been working hard for a few weeks already to make this performance one to remember. Every middle school student has a role and all are required to be there. We hope you all can come, it is an incredibly moving and impressive reenactment.
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, February 13: Mardi Gras/Valentine's Day Celebrations - students may wear red, pink, and/or white to school
Wednesday, February 14: Ash Wednesday
Friday, February 16: Soup Supper and Stations, 5-7pm (Kenney Hall and Church)
Monday, February 19: No School - President's Day; Give Back Night at Mac's, 4pm-close (Mac's Diner)
Friday, February 23: Spirit Wear Day
Sunday, February 25: All School Mass, 9:30am (Church)
Thursday, February 29: State of the School Potluck, 5:30pm (Kenney Hall)
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.