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LANTERN Important Dates in August Return to Regular Hours Monday, Aug. 1 Presentation will resume regular hours of 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Please note that the school cannot be responsible for the safety or welfare of your daughters outside of these hours unless she is involved in an organized event such as athletics, dance or music. Please arrange carpools to accommodate these hours. Frosh Orientation During this mandatory two-day orientation, freshmen leave their books at home and wear free dress. Thursday, August 10 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Check-in begins at 8 a.m.) Students will visit their classrooms, find their lockers and--most importantly--meet their classmates! They will also be introduced to counseling services and student activities. Lunch is included. As soon as students are dropped off in the morning, parents are invited to an informal, fun meet-and-greet in the library at 8:30 a.m. hosted by the Presentation Lantern League. Enjoy coffee and pastries as you get to know other incoming parents. Friday, August 11, 8 a.m.-1:10 p.m. (Check-in begins at 7:45 a.m.) Students will learn about Campus Ministry, Community Involvement and homeroom, as well as how to use their iPads in preparation for classes. Students should bring a snack or plan to purchase one at school during the morning break. TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION Friday, August 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. During this mandatory orientation, students leave their books at home and wear free dress. First Day of School Monday, Aug. 14 Students should bring their schedules, iPads and books and report to their mentoring classrooms by 7:40 a.m. Opening Liturgy Tuesday, Aug. 15 The opening liturgy will take place at 11:05 a.m. on the first day of school. Students must wear their formal uniforms. If you have not yet purchased the uniform, you may do so via the Merry Mart online store.
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Incoming Parent Meeting Tuesday, August 15 All parents of new students must attend an orientation meeting at 6 p.m. in the Marian Stuckey Student Center. The meeting will conclude around 8:30 p.m. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Student ID Photos Wednesday, Aug. 16 Thursday, Aug. 17 ID photos will be taken during English classes. Students must wear their white Presentation High School polo shirts. Back to School Night Wednesday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. Meet your daughter’s teachers and learn about her classes. Representatives from campus programs and departments will also be on hand to tell you about Campus Ministry, Athletics, the Math and Science Academy, Counseling and much more! Don’t miss this fun and informative evening.
Updated and New School Policies
Each year school policies are updated and revised. All school policies and procedures are contained in the Student/Parent Handbook that will be distributed to students the first several days of school. Below are some policy highlights that parents and students need to be aware of. NO FINALS FOR P.E. CLASSES P.E. classes will no longer have final exams, so students will not need to show to their P.E. classes during final exams. FORMAL UNIFORM REMINDER Formal uniform must be worn for all liturgies, special occasions and events. The formal uniform consists of these three items: white PHS crest polo shirt, the PHS skirt and white socks. The navy blue PHS sweater may be worn over the white polo. Any other combination is not permitted. An optional formal uniform item is the navy blue hooded jacket with gray school crest. This is the only jacket permitted to be worn during liturgies and formal assemblies. The gray, fleece jacket is not permitted on formal uniform days. MAIN OFFICE DROP-OFF POLICY A student is expected to bring all necessary materials to school with her each day including textbooks, iPad, assignments, papers, projects, signed paperwork due, lunch, etc. These items may not be dropped off in the Main Office. Lunches, flowers, balloons, etc. will not be accepted in the Main Office and delivered to students. SCHOOL HOURS The main office is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The computer lab in room 101 is open until 5 p.m. The library is open until 6 p.m. each day unless it is closed for an afternoon meeting. After 5 p.m., students should go to the library unless they are involved in a supervised after-school activity. All students should be picked up from campus no later than 6 p.m. if they are not directly involved in a school-sponsored activity. MORNING DROP-OFF AND AFTERNOON PICK-UP Please be sensitive to our neighbors and other drivers. You should allow an additional 10 minutes for dropping off a student in the morning. Please pay attention to Presentation staff members who direct the flow of traffic in the mornings and afternoons. To help ease traffic congestion, Presentation High School strongly encourages students to be dropped off and picked up from school behind the gym to alleviate traffic congestion on Plummer Avenue. Drop-off or pick-up of students in red zones, driveways or in the middle of the street is not permitted.
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If you are parking on the street, get out of your car and check to see if you are parking safely, correctly, and legally. Pay attention to red zones and hydrants.
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Move your car if requested to do so.
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Report any collisions or damaged vehicles to the main office. If you cannot locate the owner of the other vehicle, leave a note with your name, phone and insurance information.
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Don’t talk on your cell phone or text while driving. It is illegal.
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Don’t engage in arguments with our neighbors for any reason.
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FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION Welcome to the Pasta Market hot lunch program for the 2017-2018 school year. At the beginning of the school year, parents will be asked to pre-pay a certain dollar amount to allow the student to purchase her daily meals. Each student will be issued her own personalized account. The amount you pre-pay will depend entirely on how many days you believe your child will participate throughout the period. Suggested initial amounts are between $150-$200. The menu is a la carte which allows students to choose the menu items of their choice. Deposits/funds must be paid using our new online service. With this new system you will log on and make your payments electronically. www.thepastamarket.net School code: PRES67 We will still accept cash at the hot lunch line (counter service). However, we have found that establishing an account speeds the checkout process during lunch. You will receive a statement from us on a monthly basis (via e-mail) informing you of your child’s account balance. This will give you the opportunity to recharge the account for an additional period. If your child spends more than her balance she will be allowed to purchase lunch only for that day. If the account continues to have a balance due, your child will not be allowed to purchase any further meals and will be turned away from the hot lunch line. In order to maintain the integrity of the program and to continue to offer the lowest costs possible, please actively monitor your monthly statement and account balance. Any money owed from the 2016-17 school year must be paid before participation in this year’s program will be allowed.
Your daughter may carry in her backpack the following items: Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Midol, Tums, and throat lozenges. If she requires prescription medication, the Attendance Office needs to be informed if she carries the medicine in her backpack. If your daughter is sick at school, she must go to the Attendance Office. Ms. Furtado will call her parents when necessary. We thank you for complying with our policies. We value your daughter’s well-being and safety. It’s going to be a great school year! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Furtado at cfurtado@presentationhs.org.
Parent and Volunteer Policy Parents must be fingerprinted to serve in most on-campus volunteer roles. The Verify Group will be on campus on the following dates to fingerprint parents: Monday, Aug. 14 (before the Work Scholarship Meeting) from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Reception Room Tuesday, Aug. 15 (before Incoming Parent Night) from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Reception Room Wednesday, Aug. 23 (before Back to School Night) from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Reception Room The cost is $67 and can be paid by cash, check or credit. Unfortunately, fingerprinting is non-transferable between schools, so all parents must be fingerprinted at Presentation (even if they have already been fingerprinted by their elementary or middle schools). Parents only need to be fingerprinted once during their four years at Presentation.
We have established a 24-hour message hotline for any questions and comments: (650) 949-3239. We also have a hot lunch coordinator who is happy to address any questions you may have: hotlunch@pastamarket.com.
Attendance Reminders
With the new school year fast approaching, here are some important reminders about our attendance policies: If your daughter is not coming to school or will arrive late, please call the Attendance Office at (408) 266-1060 no later than 9 a.m. For safety reasons, it is very important for us to hear from you no later than 9 a.m. All absences require a written note signed by a parent the day your daughter returns to school. Faxes and emails are not accepted. Your daughter is considered absent if she arrived after 8 a.m. and will need a parent note (unless she has a free period). In the rare instance when your daughter needs to leave school early for an appointment, send her to the Attendance Office before school with a note from you stating the reason she needs to leave school and the time of the dismissal. She will be given an early dismissal notice and will be able to leave class at that designated time.
Baby Ads
The Class of 2018 is almost all grown up! Celebrate their commencement from high school by including baby photos and a message to your daughter in the next edition of the Presentation yearbook. Baby ads will be available for sale at the start of the school year. Design meetings will be available beginning in September. Monitor the weekly parent emails sent by the school for more information, and start brainstorming your baby ad messages now! Please email Grace Lee if you have questions: glee@presentationhs.org
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Campus Ministry Mark your family’s calendar for your daughter’s class level retreat! Registration and permission forms have been mailed home. During retreat, students participate in group discussions and enjoy community-building activities, with plenty of free time to reflect and relax. All retreats are open to - and enriched by - students of all faith traditions. Retreat reservations will be accepted in the order they are received. Our retreats are popular and space is limited. Please register early to reserve a spot. Please contact Annalora Calin with questions: acalin@presentationhs.org.
Retreat Calendar FRESHMEN: Monday, Feb. 26 This is a mandatory retreat day for the entire class of 2021. The sessions focus on community building, prayerful reflection, small and large group discussions, and an opportunity for the freshmen to create lasting friendships. More information and a permission form will emailed in September. *Note: Freshmen are required to attend one of the two available retreat dates. SOPHOMORES: Thursday, Nov. 30 or Tuesday, March 6 Your daughter will get an opportunity to take some time out from her busy schedule to reflect on the important relationships in her life and how patience, understanding and forgiveness can strengthen those ties. This special day will end with a prayer service that offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Office of Advancement Dear parents, We hope this summer has brought you some time to relax and enjoy family and friends. The Office of Advancement is open during the summer, and we are getting ready for another fun year. We are preparing to kick off the new school year with our new Parent Connections Group. This is for incoming parents to get a chance to meet other Pres families, find carpools, and meet parents that can “show you the ropes.” Check your mail for an invitation to attend a gathering in your area. We are creating community building activities and getting ready for our auction, Adventure in Wonderland, on Saturday, Oct. 14. The auction raises money to support the operations of the school and create the education you have dreamed for your daughters.
JUNIORS: Monday, Oct. 16-Tuesday, Oct. 17 Monday, April 9-Tuesday, April 10 Your daughter will not want to miss this opportunity to attend her first overnight retreat. Juniors will have a chance to reflect on the importance of finding the sacred in their everyday lives. They will experience a variety of prayer styles and reflect on retreat talks led by senior peer ministers on the topics of prayer, faith, integrity and service. Students will spend time participating in small and large group discussions, community building activities and given plenty of free time to reflect and relax.
Presentation has a great deal to offer parents too. Become a part of our community and make new friends. You too can experience the joy of giving back. We appreciate the countless hours and dedication of our volunteers. Because of you, we are a success.
SENIORS: Thursday, Jan. 25-Friday, Jan. 26 Thursday, March 15-Friday, March 16 Your daughter will treasure the memories she creates on her final retreat with her graduating class. During this retreat, seniors will have a chance to reflect on how God is calling them in their present lives as well as how they will respond to that call. Faculty members share personal experiences to help students to understand the concept of God’s call, how God calls them through various people in their lives, how to discern God’s call, and how to respond to God’s call, especially in times of challenge.
Best wishes,
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If you asked to meet with the Advancement Director on your tuition contract, you should have received an email to set up an appointment. Please know that these meetings are mandatory. I look forward to meeting all the new parents and the returning families. This school has been my home and can be yours too.
Alice Dewhirst ’78 Ursano, Director of Advancement aursano@presentationhs.org
Advancement Calendar 2017-18 MOTHER/DAUGHTER MASS & BREAKFAST* Sunday, Sept. 24 A special time for mothers and daughters. Mass is followed by a delicious pancake breakfast prepared and served by our Presentation dads.
PRESENTATION AUCTION Saturday, Oct. 14, Villa Ragusa Our largest fundraising event of the school year features great food and fine wines accompanied by silent and live auctions filled with fantastic gifts. Join us for an evening you won’t want to miss! GRANDPARENTS DAY* Friday, Oct. 27 A special afternoon for our students to share their high school experiences with their grandparents or other important people in their lives. TEXAS HOLD ’EM POKER TOURNAMENT* Friday, Nov. 17 A relaxed, fun-filled night with a fabulous homemade dinner, beverages and spirited card playing! It is an event with lots of friendly competition and camaraderie. PRINCIPAL’S STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS* Tuesday, Jan. 30 Principal Mary Miller discusses academics, co-curricular activities, finances and future growth plans. Question and answer period follows address. VINTAGE ’62 Thursday, Feb. 1 Men’s night out. A wonderful evening of fellowship plus excellent wine and food. CRAB FEED* Saturday, Feb. 10 A casual all-you-can-eat crab and pasta feast accompanied by great music, dancing and fabulous decorations. CIRCLE & PLATINUM DINNER Thursday, March 1 An annual appreciation and recognition dinner to honor donors who gift $1,500 or more during the previous calendar year, with special recognition given to Platinum Club members who gift $5,000 or more during the previous calendar year. FASHION SHOW Saturday, April 21, Santa Clara Convention Center This spectacular show, featuring senior students and parent models, is an event the entire family can enjoy together. Join us for the luncheon or dinner show. INCOMING FRESHMAN BBQ* Wednesday, April 25 A special welcome BBQ for incoming freshman families. Student class scheduling will be done as well as an opportunity to meet with coaches, teachers, performing arts and co-curricular program chairs. GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, May 11, Cinnabar Hills Golf Course Scramble or best-ball format and a women’s flight. Includes golfing, cart, lunch, a delicious dinner and prizes, prizes, prizes! SENIOR DINNER* Wednesday, May 23 A special night for graduating seniors and their parents, includes a delicious meal followed by a video of the seniors’ four years at Presentation. *Parent Board sponsored events
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Saturday, October 14, 2017 | Villa Ragusa For more information about the event, to view the online donation form and to become a sponsor visit www.presentationhs.org/auction. We have exciting live auction packages, unique themed raffles and a wide array of silent auction items awaiting your bid! We need everyone’s help to make the auction a success so that we continue to allow Pres girls, both present and future to have the highest quality educational experience. We are looking for the following donations: •
Sports tickets (Warriors, 49ers, Sharks, SF Giants)
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Vacation homes (timeshares, condos, townhomes, hotel packages, beach or Tahoe homes)
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Gift cards (all local businesses-restaurants, stores, movie theaters, etc.)
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Do you have a talent you’d like to share? (Think gourmet cooking, sewing, carpentry art and design, etc.)
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Unique and exciting items and experiences
We are also looking for donations to spruce up our silent auction tables. Some examples of items include: fine wines, home goods, spa packages, fine cigars, rare whisky and bourbons, unique experiences, tech items and more! If you would like to donate any of the above items or know someone who could help us obtain something special for the auction, please contact Special Events Coordinator, Mattie Pasion at mpasion@presentationhs.org. You can also find an online donation form on the auction webpage at www.presentationhs.org/auction. Don’t miss your opportunity to be an auction sponsor! Various giving levels are available and check out all the perks you receive at each level by visiting the auction page. Not only will you get your name on our path of sponsors, but you’ll be invited to our exclusive Sponsor pre-party. If you are interested in getting involved in the largest fundraising event at Pres by joining the committee, contact Mattie Pasion at mpasion@presentationhs.org to find out about open positions. Next committee meeting is Monday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. www.presentationhs.org 5
Athletics By Stacey Mallison Athletic Director
Thank you for a great 2016-2017 school year! We have much to be grateful for with all of the success that our Athletic program experienced this year. Here are some highlights: • The varsity Cross Country team finished in 2nd place in the WCAL and qualified for the CCS meet for the second year in a row. The JV Cross Country team won the WCAL Championship! • The Field Hockey and Golf teams earned the CCS Scholastic Team Award for their impressive team GPAs of 3.74 and 3.91, respectively. • The varsity volleyball team won the Oakridge tournament, were CCS finalists and qualified for the NorCal tournament. • The basketball team is the CCS Champions!! They also won the West Coast Jamboree and qualified for the NorCal tournament. • The Soccer team is the CCS Champions! Junior Jayne Cowell earned the WCAL Midfielder of the Year. • The varsity softball team won the NorCal Classic tournament and qualified for CCS. The JV softball team earned the WCAL championship for the 2nd consecutive year.
The Athletic Fundraiser will be held in the Spring semester for the 2017-2018 school year. Please save the date for Game of Throws 4.0 – which will be held on March 24, 2018 in the Presentation Gym. Mark your calendars, this will be sure to be a fun night! Go Panthers!
Fall Sport Tryout Schedule All student-athletes who want to try out for an athletic team must complete and turn in the Athletic Participation Packet (the Sports Physical form and the online forms) to the Athletic Dept. before they can tryout: www.presentationhs.org/athletics/athletic-participation
• The JV Swimming & Diving team went undefeated and are the WCAL champions for the 3rd consecutive year. • In track & field, our pole vaulters swept the league championship meet. Gabrielle Avila earned the 2017 WCAL Varsity Pole Vault championship. Gabrielle advanced to the CCS Championship meet and qualified for the State Championship meet where she finished 13th in California. • Congratulations to the 2017 Presentation Scholar-Athlete: Alexa Grau, a 4-year varsity water polo player and 2-year varsity softball player who will continue her water polo career Santa Clara University. • Congratulations to the 2017 US Army Scholar-Athletes: Varsity swimming star Audrey Berner and Varsity Softball star Elizabeth Skotz. • Our student-athletes also found time to volunteer with BAWSI (Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative) this year…and will continue to work with them next year. Contact Ms. Mallison if you would like to get involved with BAWSI next year! We want our students to stay healthy and active this summer. All students are welcome to join the Strength & Conditioning program this summer. Our Strength & Conditioning coach, Shaun Eagen, will be running workouts all summer long to keep our students fit and healthy. Visit the Athletics homepage for the Strength & Conditioning summer schedule. 6
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CROSS COUNTRY Varsity Coach Craig Lee 925-864-5336 or extracrspi@yahoo.com Proper running attire required. Monday, Aug. 7: 8 a.m. Jeffrey Fontana Park* Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Tuesday, Aug. 8: 8 a.m. Campbell Park** Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Wednesday, Aug.9: 8 a.m. Jeffrey Fontana Park All grade levels Thursday, Aug. 10: 3:30 p.m. Campbell Park All grade levels Friday, Aug. 11: 3:30 p.m. Los Gatos Creek Trail (meet at LGHS Track) All grade levels Saturday, Aug. 12: 7 a.m. Los Gatos Creek Trail (meet at LGHS Track) All grade levels
FIELD HOCKEY Varsity Coach Shiv Jagday Coachshiv@aol.com Bring stick, goggles, shin guards, mouth guard, water bottle, etc. Friday, Aug. 11: 3-5 p.m. Mani Hernandez Field Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Friday, Aug. 11: 5-6:30 p.m. Mani Hernandez Field Freshmen only Monday, Aug. 14: 3-5 p.m. Mani Hernandez Field Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Monday, Aug. 14: 5-6:30 p.m. Mani Hernandez Field Freshmen only Tuesday, Aug. 15: 3-5 p.m. Mani Hernandez Field Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Tuesday, Aug. 15: 5-6:30 p.m. Mani Hernandez Field Freshmen only Wednesday, Aug. 16: 3-5 p.m. Mani Hernandez Field Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only 5-6:30 p.m. Mani Hernandez Field Freshmen only
GOLF Varsity Coach Angie Papangellin 650-799-1273 Proper golf attire required. Your clubs may be stored in the Gym Foyer Concession Stand. Wednesday, Aug. 9-Tuesday, Aug. 15, 3:00 p.m. tee times, 9 holes Los Galos Golf Course, 2995 Tuers Rd., San Jose, CA 95121 One-way bus leaves school at 2:50 pm. Parents must pick up after tryout.
TENNIS Varsity Coach Dan Goeriz tennisyogadan@gmail.com Proper tennis attire required, including tennis shoes and racket. Bring water and a snack.
VOLLEYBALL Varsity Coach Dustin Moore dpmoore.moore@gmail.com, 650-255-5379 Wear volleyball attire, including court shoes and knee pads. Bring water bottle and snack. Saturday, Aug. 5: 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. 9-11 a.m., Mani Hernandez Field 3-5 p.m., Miller Athletic Complex Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Monday, Aug. 7: 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. 9-11 a.m., Miller Athletic Complex 3-5 p.m., Miller Athletic Complex Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Tuesday, Aug. 8: 9-11:30 a.m. Miller Athletic Complex Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Wednesday, Aug. 9: 9-11:30 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Miller Athletic Complex Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Thursday, Aug. 10: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Miller Athletic Complex Freshmen and JV only Friday, Aug. 11: 2:30-5 p.m. Miller Athletic Complex Freshmen and JV only
WATER POLO Varsity Coach Jon Muir jonny6141@gmail.com, 408-391-9714 Bring water polo suit, goggles, and swim cap. Monday, Aug. 7: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Presentation Pool Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Tuesday, Aug. 8: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Presentation Pool Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors only Wednesday, Aug. 9: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Presentation Pool All grade levels Thursday, Aug. 10: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Presentation Pool All grade levels Friday, Aug. 11: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Presentation Pool All grade levels
Thursday, Aug.10-Friday, Aug. 11: 4-5:30 p.m. Wallenberg Park tennis courts: Curtner and Cottle Ave. Monday, Aug. 14-Wednesday, Aug. 16: 3-5 p.m. Wallenberg Park tennis courts: Curtner and Cottle Ave.
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