Presentation ASB

Finals and Class Day

2011-05-21T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Beautiful Pres Girls!

Take a deep breath. Now let it out! It's finals week, and while the next few days may look extremely bleak, here are a few tips to surviving your last week of school.

- Get lots of sleep! If you have the opportunity to go to bed early, take it!
- Avoid procrastination of any sort (facebook, twitter, AIM, etc.)
- Ask your teachers for help! If you need to review any last questions, stop by their classrooms for some tips.
- Take care of yourself! Eat well and avoid living on caffeine.
- Remember, ONE MORE WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!!!

You can do it!

Also, congrats to the Class of 2011. You are an incredibly talented and intelligent group of girls. We will miss you next year!

Finally, if you need any more motivation for this week, remember that Class Day is on Friday. Be prepared for some entertaining dances from each grade level, and a final farewell for our seniors.

Have fun, and relax!
Love, ASB

ONE Month Left!

2011-05-01T12:35:00.000-07:00

Hello Beautiful Pres Girls,

It is officially the month of May! Get pumped because there are some special and exciting events coming up!

Remember tomorrow is May Day, so wear your formal uniform. It is a truly wonderful ceremony with so much culture. Make sure to be respectful.

Reminder to the Juniors and Seniors: There is a mandatory Prom meeting in the Gym on Thursday.

GUESS WHAT???? Ay Ay Ay! ASB is holding a Cinco De Mayo Event during lunch on Thursday. Wear red, white, and green for free dress, hit pinatas for candy, and learn salsa dancing with Senora Poppen! GET PUMPED!

Good luck to all students taking AP Exams and the SAT this week, you will do AMAZINGLY. :)

Love,

ASB

The Countdown Begins

2011-04-24T19:41:00.000-07:00

Hey Panthers!

We hope that your spring break was a lot of fun and that you all got some rest! Now as we head back to school, we enter into the one month countdown until the last day of school. We have about a month left of classes, so hang in there!

Don't forget that the last Leadership Academy Workshops are on Tuesday at 1pm. If you didn't get a chance to join this year, there is always next year!

Also, ASB will be having some fun activities for Cinco de Mayo next week! Look for information about these events in your homeroom. Get pumped!

Good luck to all of those taking AP Tests next week...we know you'll do great!

Make sure to keep focused for the last month of school and get ready for all of the fun end of the year activities!

Have a great week!!

Love,
ASB (:

ITS ALMOST BREAK!!!!

2011-04-07T15:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Panthers!!!!!

Guess what? Easter vacation is in 5 days!!! Woohoo!

Class Officer Elections are on Thursday. Make sure to rock the vote and don't forget your ID!! It's important that Pres has wonderful leaders to make next year great.

Speaking of new leaders, congratulations to your ASB for next year: juniors Kayla Bose, Natasha Azevedo, Ashley Vong, Hannah Ford, and Jessica Steinbach. We can't wait to see what they have in store for us all!

There will also be a Spring Spirit Carnival on Thursday, so look out for some fun lunchtime activities.

Keep up the amazing work with Mission Drive - we cannot believe how dedicated Pres is to giving back. Great job ladies!

Finally, make sure you catch Always and Forever Kate, an original play written by Juniors Emily Griffith and Grace Hoffman. We hear it is incredible.

Have an amazing week!
Love, ASB

Four Days Full of Bikes, Elections, and Fashion!

2011-04-03T17:03:00.000-07:00

Our Dear Dear Panthers,

Nine more days until Spring Break...YES. Keep up on your classwork and CRPs though, procrastination is never the answer.

Throughout this whole week, any student who bikes to school will receive spirit points for their grade! It's a close close race, so help your grade out! Bike to the soccer field and a SEAS and Student Council member will be waiting to lock your bike up. Everything will stay safe as long as you do too with your helmet.

On Tuesday (SEAS "Earth" Day), ASB Elections are taking place (mand C, don't forget) during collaboration in homerooms. After everyone watches the candidates' videos, everyone will meet in the gym for the question/answer session where Mr. Case will question them on their plans for next year. :)

Don't forget that Thursday is a mandatory C also.

And the best part...no school Friday! It is the Presentation Fashion Show :D come out and support at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel...$30 for student section for the night showing.

Keep fierce girlfriends!
--ASB

Last week of March

2011-03-27T22:03:00.000-07:00

Panthers!!

We are two months away from summer, and roughly 16 days until break!

But let's not get too ahead of ourselves. We still have things to look forward to!
Especially Freshman and Sophomores!

This Friday is your annual Frosh/Soph Mixer!

The theme is Sonic Boom!! Dress in neon and other fun colors.
Look out for a commercial from your ASB this week and buy your tickets on the Pres website (presentationhs.org) at the bottom of the page under "Presentation News." See Ms. Cobarrubia in the Leadership Office if you would like to bring a guest from a school other than Bellarmine.

Thanks and have a great last week of March!!

Love Always,

ASB

Time is Flying!

2011-03-20T10:58:00.000-07:00

HELLO PRES GIRLS!

We hope you are having a FABULOUS March. :) We have a normal schedule for this week.

Remember to do all you can to help with the Mission Drive whether that's volunteering to help or buying croissants to donate money.

WOW! The Father Daughter Dance is this Saturday (March 26). Come dressed up with your Dad in either formal attire or a goofy outfit. Some goofy ideas include: jerseys, Guitar Hero, Disney characters, etc. Have fun!!

Remember to keep in mind that the Frosh/Soph Dance is April 1st! Make sure to buy your tickets early. It's going to be epic! :)

Have a great week Panthers!

Love,
ASB

Increasing the Volume!

2011-03-13T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Panthers!

Hope last week wasn't too stressful with the schedule change. Don't worry, we're back to our normal schedule with a B-Week!

Last week, on Friday, we had our annual Spring Leadership Conference where we talked about Increasing the Volume on campus! Remember that you don't have to be an elected leader in order to speak up and voice your ideas around campus. Pres can only become a better place if there is feedback and new ideas being shared. The conference was a huge success with Ms. Cobarrubia as our fantastic Keynote Speaker, Jamba Juice for everyone, and high energy and new ideas coming from everyone involved. Then the conference ended even better with a loud P-R-E-S cheer and all students who attended left with a Pres water bottle to always remind them to Increase the Volume of their voice!

Just a couple of reminders for this upcoming week:

On Friday, March 18th, there will be Leadership Academy workshops during the morning Collaboration starting at 8am. Make sure if you signed up, you are there on time! Have fun!

Also, the Frosh/Soph Mixer is coming up on April 1st, so mark your calendars! The theme is SONIC BOOM! So, get pumped! Be on the lookout soon for more information regarding the dance in Homeroom!

Shout-out to our Varsity Basketball team who fought a hard battle against Del Oro this past Saturday. Pres lost by 4-points in overtime, but they played a great game and we couldn't be prouder of them! CONGRATS team for a great season!

Have a great week!

Love,
ASB (:

March!

2011-03-05T10:49:00.000-08:00

Hey Lovely Pres Girls!

March is already here! We have a strange schedule this week, so look out!

Both Monday and Tuesday will be A days so that a mandatory collaboration can be held on Wednesday for the Ash Wednesday Liturgy. Looks like you will have to do your A day homework on A days! No worries, we're confident you can do it :).

There is a Student Council meeting on Monday at three o'clock. We are discussing spirit week, Panther Pandemonium, and hall decorating, so if you have any input on how the events went, stop by the center and tell us what you thought!

Friday is Spring Leadership Conference- get ready to increase the volume! You are in for a special treat.

Congratulations to our incredible basketball team - our CCS CHAMPIONS! We are so proud! Keep looking out for sports games in the upcoming future- we hear those morning practices are paying off for pres swimmers. Also, buy your tickets today for A Comedy of Errors- it should be a fantastic show!

Have a splendid week!
Love, ASB

Rested and Ready for Action!

2011-02-27T22:32:00.000-08:00

Panthers,

Welcome back from the phenomenal Winter Break. As we enter March, ASB hopes you got some sleep as well as kept up with your research papers. Just as a reminder of what happened at the end of the week with all of the spirit points, here is a catch up!

Hall Decorating Participation
1st - Seniors (+35 spirit points)
Hall Decorating Judging
1st - Freshmen (+35 spirit points)
Spirit Week Dress
1st - Seniors (+25 spirit points)
OVERALL
1st - Juniors = 371.5
2nd - Sophomores = 362
3rd - Seniors = 359.5
4th - Freshmen = 305

Now for this week, permission slips for the Spring Leadership Conference are due and spots are reserved on a first-come first-served basis, so make sure those of you who want to run for Class Officer, ASB, or who were nominated by teachers turn those in soon! The Conference will be a lot of fun with a beloved keynote speaker, so come join the fun :)

Get back into gear, Pres girls...we have 7 weeks until the next break. YAY!

Love,
ASB

AND THE HALL DECORATING BEGINS

2011-02-06T18:16:00.000-08:00

Hello Panthers!

We hope you are having a great month so far! PAN PAN was a HUGE success! Congratulations to the Freshmen for winning in the participation category, to the Juniors and Seniors who won the dance and relay category, and to the Sophomores who came in third place for both categories. Each class level came with their game face on and it was tons of fun. We saw a lot of spirited people out there. :)

Now it is time for hall decorating. This is a great way to get involved and get some spirit points. Bring in any recycled items such as cups, plates, water bottles, etc. Halls are going to be up until the 18th. So come support your class and help with the halls.

Remember -
Frosh: Shoots and Ladders
Sophomores: Life
Juniors: Jumangi
Seniors: Candy Land

Keep your eyes peeled for the spirit day theme dresses. They will be advertised this week.

Also, if you want to run for ASB this year, you have to attend one of the 2 mandatory meetings this week. They're on Thursday and Friday at 12:40 in the Library Conference Room.

Love you all,

ASB

The Countdown Begins!

2011-01-30T20:23:00.000-08:00

Hey Panthers!

Guess what? We have exactly 4 more days until the greatest event of the year! What can that be you may ask? PANTHER PANDEMONIUM of course! It a great start for Hall Decorating and Spirit Week which follow! Let's kick off this semester right!

Here are the details:

What: Panther Pandemonium
Where: Gym
When: 1:00pm
Why: It will be an epic day you won't want to miss! Come show your Panther Pride!

Tickets are still being sold Monday-Wednesday at LUNCH in the Courtyard.

Prices: Admission & Pizza - $3

You CAN buy tickets at the door for $3, but you won't get pizza with it. :( We wouldn't want that, so buy your tickets this week at lunch!

Don't forget:
FREE DRESS IN YOUR CLASS COLORS ON THURSDAY FOR ALL WHO ARE ATTENDING PAN PAN!

So...bring your friends, energy, and Panther Pride and we will see you on Thursday!

Have a great week!

Love,
ASB

End of January!

2011-01-21T07:25:00.001-08:00

Hey Panthers! Can you believe it? January is coming to a close.... so look out for PANTHER PANDEMONIUM!!!!!!!!!!

Tickets are on sale all week, but if you want the lovely t-shirt, you must buy it on Monday or Tuesday.

Remember, this is the biggest spirit rally of ALL YEAR.

Here are some events for this week!
- On Wednesday Pres will be hosting Career Day! There are no official classes and you will be hearing from a couple of different keynote speakers.
- Wednesday is also Evening of Awareness in the theater. Come and see how you can be more globally aware of the issues in the world.
- Friday is a morning collaboration, so take that time to sleep in before school. Because we all need our rest for PANTHER PANDEMONIUM!!!!

Love, ASB

4 Day Week!

2011-01-17T19:36:00.000-08:00

Hello Panthers, lovely panthers,

We hope your Martin Luther King Jr. holiday went fabulous, and you are set for this short week.

Panther Pandemonium shirts and tickets for entry AND pizza will be on sale starting this Wednesday, so keep an eye out for your ASB Officers! The shirt, created by a talented student council member, will be sold at $7. For a package deal of the shirt, pizza lunch, and entry ticket, it will cost $10. Tickets will also be sold at the door, but this is the only place to buy the great shirts!

Leadership Academy workshops will be this Friday, Jan 21st starting at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, ask Ms. Cobarrubia by email or in the leadership office.

Have a fantastic week, ladies!

Love,
ASB

It's Second Semester!

2011-01-04T18:15:00.000-08:00

Hello Panthers!

Welcome back to school! It is already second semester! Can you believe it? Let's make it a good one ladies. :)

ASB hopes you had an amazing Christmas break. But now let's focus on this next semester. Remember that you will receive your schedule Wednesday morning before school in mentoring.

Hall decorating and PAN PAN is just around the corner. Don't forget to come support your class levels.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Love,

ASB

This Week!

2010-12-04T08:43:00.000-08:00

Hey Panthers! We hope that you had a wonderful week attending the Christmas Big Little Sister Event and the Winter dance! If you didn't go, you sure missed out!

Watch out, because this week is a busy one!

Both Monday and Wednesday are mandatory collaborations: Monday will be an assembly put on by SADD, and Wednesday is the annual Immaculate Conception mass.

The Choir and Band will be having their concert on Tuesday at 7:30 in the theater. If you would like to hear wonderful music, go support your classmates!

Dance Cabaret is on Friday! YOU should go! It is at 7:30 in the gym and will not only feature our incredible dance team, but all of the dance classes on campus. Odds are, you probably have a close friend who is preparing to bust a move next Friday. So go cheer them on!

We do have a piece of advice this week: it would be wise to start studying for finals. We do not wish to see disheveled and tired pres girls in the next couple of weeks, so sit down and start reviewing each night! It will be so much less stressful when the time comes. Good luck studying, and remember to relax!

Love, ASB

Busy and EXCITING Week

2010-11-28T21:49:00.000-08:00

Why Hello Good-looking Panthers!

Welcome back from your Thanksgiving break! ASB hopes you ate so much turkey that you went straight into a food coma...but we want you all back at school this week for sure, well rested and ready. Here's why.

Do you know how many weeks left until Christmas Break? Three.
Do you know how many days left before finals? Ten.
Do you know how many events ASB is throwing this week? TWO.

Wednesday, we have another crazy Big/Little Sister Christmas Event. This will be during lunch (A Day), and big sisters will pick up their little sisters. We hope you remember your family...if not, find an ASB officer and we will have a major list to check for you. We have tons of activities including pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, snowflake making, movie watching (Polar Express & Miracle on 34th Street), pin the ornament on the christmas tree, and more. We know...too much fun, but we think you can handle it.

Guess what Friday is...okay we'll tell you. It's the ASB Winter Dance. Sadies "Opposites Attract". We know there has been slight confusion, so here we go. If you want to go with a group of your girlfriends, go for it. If you want to bring your hunk, go for it. If you have some guy friends that want to come, buy their ticket and make sure they pay you back. As for how to dress, think of the best polar opposites such as the traditional nerd&beautiful girl couple or happy&sad. Or you could go a little more creative such as fire&ice. How to do that? We'll leave that up to you...we just supply the ideas (:

Remember, tickets are sold online at https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?m=83fdf5835225e5a64c5605cfc4781e7e&t=tix. If everyone shows, it will be a blast...so buy your ticket with a friend today, and don't wait!

Last but not least, the Penny Drive is going on currently, and we know you've been stocking up since last November. Bring those coins to school!

Keep Smiling (:
We're almost done!
--Your ASB

ASB WINTER DANCE!!

2010-11-21T20:03:00.000-08:00

Our own SADIE HAWKINS DANCE!

Theme: Opposites Attract - Dress up with your date or group of friends!

Date: December 3rd, 2010

Tickets: $10.00 for singles & $20.00 for couples!
Available soon on Pres-net.com
*They are only being sold to girls, so Pres girls you can either buy yourself a ticket to go with some friends, or you simply buy two tickets for you and your date! Remember, if you want to bring someone that does not go to Bellarmine, you must get a guest pass from Ms. Cobarrubia.

Where: The Center!!

So please, find a date, or just go with friends, and dress up for a night of crazy fun and dancing! Can't wait to see you there!

It's Drive Time!

2010-11-14T16:40:00.000-08:00

Hello Pres Girls!

Wow, it is already the second week of November. Time is flying by. Thank you to everyone for contributing so much to the drives. You are helping out so many people at Sacred Heart. Keep up the good work!

Here is a quick reminder of the push days:
Tues., Nov. 16th: Formula & LARGE Diaper Push
Thurs., Nov. 18th: Thanksgiving Items Push
Tues., Nov. 23rd: FROZEN Turkeys Push

Go see "Little Women!" Tickets are selling out fast and the last show is on November 21st! Come cheer on your classmates!

A quick reminder that this Friday is the Feast of Presentation. The Alum mother/daughter breakfast begins at 7:30 A.M.

The ASB/Big-Little Sister Halloween Event was a huge success and so much fun! Click this link to see your pictures. Everyone looked absolutely AMAZING! http://s1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/presentationasb/

Have a great week Panthers!

Love,

ASB

It’s About That Time

2010-11-07T18:21:00.000-08:00

Hey Panthers!

It’s November. The leaves are falling. The weather is changing. That can only mean one thing. We are officially in the winter season and the holiday drives are among us. Food Drive starts this week and we know that you are going to make this an AMAZING drive. Thank you in advance for all your contribution and effort to the drives and talk to your homeroom reps about upcoming canvasing dates. Let’s focus our efforts on collecting a lot of food for Sacred Heart so we can make sure everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving this year. Sacred Heart needs us, so lets go Pres!

A couple of reminders: We have a student council meeting Monday the 8th at 8:15. All are welcome to come! And don’t forget Thursday there’s a colloquium in the center at 7:00. Ask your teachers for extra credit! See you there!

As we begin holiday season, let’s not forget our motto of “Not Words, But Deeds.” Have a great week!

Love,
ASB

November!

2010-10-29T14:39:00.000-07:00

Hey Panthers! Can you believe that November is already here? We hope you enjoyed the Big Little Sister and Halloween Event on Friday and met new girls in different grade levels. We look forward to hosting more events throughout the year!

Here are some reminders for the upcoming week.

-On Tuesday, there will be Leadership Academy workshops after school. If you do not know which workshop you will be attending, look at the list posted on the Leadership board!
-The musical, Little Women, is opening on Saturday night. Make sure to go and watch these incredible actresses and support the theater department!
- On Sunday, Open House will take place from 11-2. If you are working the event, make sure to dress in formal uniform and introduce students to what you love about Pres.
- Finally, food drive canvassing is coming up! Make sure you sign up to help out your class. It is so much fun, and we are giving back to the community!

Have a lovely week.
Love,
ASB

Halfway There!

2010-10-17T18:57:00.000-07:00

Well hello panthers!

We've made it through testing day, received our progress reports, and rocked out at Black and White. But what does this all mean? We are halfway done with the first semester!!! Woohoo! So everyone keep up the good work, and Christmas vacation will be here before you know it!

But in the meantime if you need something to keep busy you can start getting ready for the drives coming up by collecting paper bags and loose change.

These are just a few things you can do to keep the first semester moving smoothly. Get pumped for the ASB Halloween event coming up next week. Be on the lookout for more details and for your Big/Little Sister assignments. It should be a great day!

We hope you had a great weekend and have an even better week!

Love,
ASB

Second Week of October!

2010-10-10T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hello Pres Girls,

Wow! This week went by so fast, there was so much to do! The Black and White Ball was a huge success! We hope you all enjoyed it and had a great time! :)

Thank you to all who participated in Swim to Remember. The top 10 swimmers completing the most laps were:

1. Jamyson Tritch, PHS junior and BAY team member, 10,300 yards (412 laps)
2. Emily Ekmar, PHS Frosh, 10,250 yards
3. Sarah Johnson, PHS Soph, 6600 yards
4. Emma Roth, PHS Soph and BAY team member, 6500 yards
5. Victor Brancati, St. Chris 8th grader and BAY team member, 5700 yards
6. Emi Nagashima, NDSJ Senior and BAY team member, 5550 yards
7. Michael Medeiros, BCP Senior and BAY team member, 5500 yards
8T. Kayla Barker, PHS Frosh, 5250 yards
8T. Tiffanie Obilor, PHS Soph, 5250 yards
10. Monique Kerstens, PHS Junior, 5150 yard

Way to go!

The Bell Rally so exciting! Thank you Dance Team for representing our school with such pride. :)

Don't forget that this Wednesday is a mandatory testing day from 8:30-12 for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. This means no school for you Seniors!

Join the Leadership Academy on Thursday, October 14th at lunch in room 19 to learn about Capstone Projects, brainstorm ideas, and obtaining Gold status in the Academy. The purpose of the Capstone Project is to demonstrate the leadership skills learned through the Academy. See you at the meeting!

And of course the Junior Ring Ceremony is this Friday! Congratulations Juniors, this is such a great honor. Take in every second of it. :)

Well, we hope you have a great week!

Love,
ASB

October is here!

2010-10-03T19:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Panthers,

Last week was awesome! O-team and A-day Smackdown were a huge success!

Now onto this week...
Swim to Remember is coming up on Wednesday! Come out and show some support or jump in the pool as swim some laps. Swim for as long or little as you would like or you can sponsor another swimmer! Pledges are per lep, yard, or hour.

There are two sessions:
6 a.m. to 7 a.m.
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

There will be hourly raffles with some pretty cool prizes! There will also be food, drinks, and treats for all swimmers and volunteers. All proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Connections of Palo Alto, as well as to the Claire Buchser Memorial Scholarship Award. Please come out and show your support for Breast Cancer! Lifeguards welcome too! Pledge sheets are in your Pres e-mail account.

Also, there is Bellarmine Night Rally this Thursday from 7:30-8:30pm. Your ASB will be in a relay and Presentation Dance Team will be performing as well! Just bring your Pres ID and some show some spirit in support your fellow Panthers. See you there!

Have a great week!

Love,
ASB

Last Week in September!

2010-09-24T07:29:00.000-07:00

Hello Panthers!

Can you believe it? September is almost done and October begins next week. We have been working really hard so far this year- so keep it up! Some reminders for this week:

- There is an O-Team event for Freshman on Thursday from 12:30 until 2. Make sure you are with your O=Team leaders, and have fun!
- Congratulations to our waterpolo team and their succesful season so far. Check out the JV waterpolo tournament starting on Thursday, and sign in for spirit points!

We hope you enjoy your week!

Love, ASB

Let's Take a Breather

2010-09-19T10:57:00.000-07:00

Hello Panthers,

For a recap on last week, we had an amazing Mag Drive yet again, making over $200,000 for our school. Thank you to all of you sellers, for you have helped us keep our two holidays in February!

The leaders of our school also took part in the Fall Leadership Conference on Friday and Saturday, sleeping over in the hallways after learning valuable leadership skills. Ask them how it went!

For this week, we have a calm one compared to the previous. We start the week out destressed with the collaboration in the morning! Enjoy sleeping in! On that note, student council members, we will see you at 8:30 in the center for our monthly meeting.

San Jose Urban Plunge takes a dive into our city life on Thursday and Friday, there is a college essay workshop at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, and Peer Ministry has their retreat on Friday from 12:30-7 p.m.

Lastly, becuase of your great Mag Drive efforts, FREE DRESS on MONDAY, and the Bishop also awarded us with FREE DRESS on TUESDAY! Express yourself appropriately, please and thank you.

Keep up your panther pride and support your sports teams, for they are all doing a phenominal job this fall season.

Have a fabulous week and smile (:

Love,
Your ASB

Mag Drive Week 1 = Completed

2010-09-12T21:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

We did it! We completed our first week of selling Mags!
From the announcements we've heard it seems that we are doing a great job! Just a reminder though, we are not done yet! This coming week, we need to continue to sell!
Together we can get days off of school!
So remember to sell!

Anyways, we had some Bell mixers this weekend. So we hope that all of you who went had a good time!

This week we have a few exciting dates. On Tuesday, we have parish day! So look for your youth leaders and make sure to eat with them.
And at the end of the week Student Council has their Fall Leadership Conference! So everybody get pumped! We sure are!

Go Panthers! And have a great week!

Love,

Your ASB

Mag Drive is Here!

2010-09-06T12:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Pres Girls!

Hope you had a great three-day weekend. Wow last week was a busy one!

We hope you found a club or two that really sparked your interest at Club Day.

Our first student council meeting on Monday was very productive. Our meetings are open to everyone, so feel free to stop by! We encourage you to do so.

The Mag Drive Assembly was a huge success! Everyone looked so adorable in their class colors. Thanks to each class for all of their amazing dances, Panther Pride for bringing so much spirit, and the dance team for really working it! It sure was a perfect way to get pumped for MAG DRIVE!

First turn in day is Tuesday the 7th, so bring in those orders. Top homeroom gets free dress on Wednesday :)

Remember to bring in as many orders as you can. We want to make sure we get those extra holidays in February!

Hope you have a great week!

Love,
ASB

Third Week and Going Strong

2010-08-29T20:48:00.000-07:00

Hey Panthers!

Hope your first couple weeks have been going well.
Congrats to all our new homeroom reps who were elected last week! We can't wait to meet all of you in student council. Also, the Frosh Mixer was a success on Friday. We had a big turnout we think it was a great start to a new year for all the Freshman.

Our first student council meeting is on Monday, August 30th. Feel free to come by - our meetings are open to everyone!

Club Day is also on Monday so be sure to check out a few clubs that you're interested in and get involved. Remember to not sign up for too many and commit to the few that you really want to do. It's quality not quantity!

Finally, the moment you've all been waiting for: MAG DRIVE! Our Mag Drive Assembly will be this Friday during Collaboration! Get pumped!

Remember to start selling those magazines and let's make sure we get those extra holidays in February! Have a great week and stay on top of your homework!

Love,
ASB

Monday Update!

2010-08-20T07:31:00.000-07:00

Hello Beautiful Pres Girls!

We hope you had a wonderful week back at school. Here are some important announcements for the upcoming week.

There is another Homeroom Representative meeting on Monday at 12:30 in room 19 for anyone who is interested. Come and see what student council is all about!

There is a mandatory senior collaboration on Tuesday. Be there, class of 2011!

Back to School Night is on Wednesday at 6:30. Encourage your parents to attend! It is a great opportunity for them to experience your classes for a short amount of time and speak with your teachers.

The CI Faire is taking place on Thursday during mandatory collaboration. Try and live out our motto of serving the community this year by reaching out to those around you and signing up at the various booths after the assembly.

Homeroom Rep elections are on Friday. Make sure you chose a leader who you think will bring spirit, organization, and dedication to your classroom environment.

Finally, for all of you freshman, get ready for the MIXER!!!! Be there and "Sport it Up" on Friday at 7:30. Tickets are available online at pres-net.com - be sure to bring your ticket and ID to the dance!

It looks like a busy week! So relax, have fun, and enjoy our wonderful school :)

See you next week!
Love, ASB

Welcome Back!

2010-08-12T21:01:00.000-07:00

Why Hello Fellow Panthers!

Did those 10 weeks of the amazing summer sun fly by or what?! But this isn't a bad thing! We have a lot of exciting things to look forward to this coming week...besides Lady Gaga coming to the HP Pavilion! :D

Seniors, Class of 2011! Congrats on starting your last year of high school.You have your class photo in the ampitheater at 12:30 Monday (tomorrow).

Remember that in your english classes on Tuesday and Wednesday, you will be taking your Photo ID for the yearbook. Look pretty, as you always do.

To finish off the week, if you want to get more involved with the student government here at Pres, come to the homeroom representative candidate meeting on Friday at 12:30. Check the bulletin for more information.

Finally, make the most of the 2010-2011 school year and stay on top of you classes. We can't wait to see ya'll around the hallways this upcoming week!

Love,
ASB

Likin' the new blog? We'd love to hear your comments! Email us at asb@pres-net.com or even comment on this post! Yes, it's possible. (:

Summertime!

2010-06-02T17:54:00.000-07:00

Hey Panthers,

Hope you all are having a great summer so far!
Your 2010-2011 ASB has already been hard at work planning for next year!
We even came up with our Student Council theme for the year:

Motivation + Unification = One Panther Nation

Catchy isn’t it? It encompasses our goals as your ASB and will help us to have a great year.

We know that school is the farthest thing on your mind, but we thought it might be helpful to remind you of the summer reading lists so that you can be sure to get those books read.

INCOMING FRESHMEN:
The Secret Life of Bees—Sue Monk Kidd
Funny in Farsi—Firoozeh Dumas
Breaking Through—Francisco Jimenez

INCOMING SOPHOMORES:
The Samurai’s Garden—Gail Tsukiyama
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd—Agatha Christie
The Sunflower—Simon Wiesenthal (Just read the first portion of the book by Wiesenthal; your teacher next year may assign some of the essays later.)

INCOMING JUNIORS AND SENIORS:
My Sister’s Keeper—Jodi Picoult
The Outliers—Malcolm Gladwell
The Girl with the Pearl Earring—Tracy Chevalier

Beside reading, don't forget to rejuvenate yourselves for the fall semester! Relax, go to beach, and hopefully this weather will get nicer so we can enjoy our summer!

Love always,

Your 2010-2011 ASB
(Alyssa, Kayla, Ramey, Lauren, Natasha)

P.S. H.A.G.S

It's fiesta time!

2010-05-03T22:21:00.000-07:00

Hello fellow panthers!

As the year is coming to a close, many of you are stressing out to get through those final days of school. Fear not; ASB has come to the rescue! Cinco de Mayo is this Wednesday and your fellow ASB members have planned a special event for all of you! Everyone will be receiving information about this Wednesday in homeroom tomorrow. Keep watch for it will tell you all the exciting happenings on Cinco de Mayo!

Remember that everyone must wear formal uniform tomorrow for May Day! You are able to wear ethnic dress if you have any to process in with.

Here's a fun video for your viewing pleasure! Enjoy.

Love,
ASB

Bike to School and Neighborhood Reminders

2010-04-21T21:27:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

This has been a very busy week so far! Just a quick reminder to Bike to School this week for spirit points! You can park your bike on the field in the morning, then go to the gym foyer for a student council member to sign you in. It's environmentally friendly and fun, especially as the spirit point race is racing toward the finish!

The city council meeting with the neighborhood is also tonight. Hopefully many of you came out to show your Panther Pride and support. As we interact with our neighbors regularly, here are some important reminders:

- DO NOT make a three-point turn using a neighbor's driveway. Though this is technically legal, it disrupts traffic in the mornings and causes an inconvenience. Many students have received detentions for unawareness of this rule.

- DO NOT block driveways or pull into red zones. Also, try not to park too close to garbage cans or park on top of piles of leaves or lawn clippings.

- DO NOT allow your parents to use the visitor or faculty spots as drop offs, unless the student is cleared to do so because of an injury. Drop off zones are in front of school and behind the gym.

Let's continue to make the neighborhood a safe place!

ASB

ASB Officers for 2010-2011

2010-04-20T18:22:00.000-07:00

Thanks for everyone who came out to vote and support Pres today! All of the candidates did amazingly!

Here are your 2010-2011 ASB officers:
Ramey Parks
Alyssa Perez
Natasha Azevedo
Kayla Bose
Lauren Cooper

GOOD LUCK GIRLS! :)

Vote For Your 2010-2011 ASB Officers!!

2010-04-19T19:42:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again... ASB ELECTIONS!! Tomorrow you will be voting for your 2010-2011 ASB officers! This is your chance to let your voice be heard by voting for the 5 candidates whose platform you support the most and whose ideas you believe will make the school a better place.

During homeroom tomorrow, you will all be watching the videos of the candidate's election speeches. Watch carefully and note the people who seem most qualified to run the Student Council, be role models of the school, and work to help make Pres a more awesome place to be.

After the speeches are over, everyone will head over to the gym to watch a Q&A session. There current ASB officers will ask the candidates questions so they can have a chance to elaborate in front of an audiences.

Once the Q&A session is done, you will be released to go out and vote! Head over to your designated rooms WITH A PICTURE ID to vote. Yes seniors, you're votes are needed as well! Leave behind a good legacy for the school you'll be leaving behind next year. You'll get an "I VOTED" sticker after you've done you're civic duty.

Here are your candidates:
Micaela Asercion
Natasha Azevedo
Kayla Bose
Lauren Cooper
Mirelle (Miro) Habib
Catherine (Cat) Ninh
Ramey Parks
Alyssa Perez
Brittany Ricketts
Jennifer (Jay) Wangworawut

**DON'T FORGET TO BRING A PHOTO ID!!

So go out and ROCK THE VOTE!!! :)

SOPH/FROSH TICKET WEBSITE!

2010-04-14T20:31:00.000-07:00

Attention all Sophomores and Freshmen! The ticket website is NOW UP for you to buy your tickets to the White Out mixer! The website will close at 4:30 pm on Friday! Please buy your tickets soon before it's too late!
It's going to be a blast!

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!!

Love,
ASB

Help For Haiti

2010-03-24T15:30:00.000-07:00

The Help For Haiti event is tomorrow!!

Come join us in an event to raise funds for Haiti relief from 5:30-8pm in the center. There will be wii competitions between you and your friends and maybe some teachers. Also come enjoy delicious ethnic foods and feel free to shop around at our bazaar. We will be selling Haiti bracelets and t-shirts. Donations are appreciated and all proceeds go to Catholic Relief Services.

For questions contact Ann Marie Tran at atran2@pres-net.com.

Correction on Benefit Drawing Ticket Info!

2010-03-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

We have been notified that there was a slight change in the information that was given out. Regarding spirit points, 10 points will be awarded to EACH class that has 25% or more of the students participating in student sales before the Fashion Show. Benefit Drawing tickets are worth $35 with a prize of $1,000 and the Grand Prize Drawing tickets are worth $100 with a prize of $10,000. Sell those tickets ladies!

Love,
ASB

Oh my!

2010-03-15T21:52:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

As some of you may or may have not noticed, we have Friday off! Friday may be a holiday for the Presentation community but it is not just an any ol' day off. This Friday is the annual Fashion Show to benefit the work-scholarship program! The Fashion Show consists of the class of 2010 as models or hostesses and is featuring many outfits from generous donors like North Face, Betsey Johnson, Macys, IBISS, Cache, and many more!

The Fashion Committee has notified us that everyone is STILL able to purchase Benefit Drawings (worth $35) and Grand Prize Drawings ($100). The goal is $10,000 and we're at $7,000! It would be fantastic if each girl was able to sell ONE drawing! You can sell it to your neighbors, your family, or you can buy one with your friends! The Benefit Drawing cash prize is worth $1,000 and the Grand Prize is $10,000! Who doesn't like cash? Also, the class who sells the MOST drawings will be awarded 25 spirit points! If you have any questions regarding the ticket sales, please email Sonia Patel or Natasha Azevedo.

I hope everyone is doing well and it's only 3 months until summertime rolls around. Keep it up girls! I hope to see you all at the Fashion Show and showing off that Panther Pride!

Here is a bonus video if you need a quick laugh!

Giving you ways to show your school spirit,
Arisa

Happy Thursday!

2010-03-11T15:50:00.000-08:00

Hey, Panthers!

Make sure to pick up a copy of the Voice newspaper from campus if you haven't already! This issue includes an all-new "My Life is Plaid" section, the arrival of the French exchange students, a profile of the Pres alum now producing "Life Unexpected," and an editorial on formspring.me. Check these out and much more at www.presentationvoice.com!

In other news, Spring Leadership Conference is tomorrow! ASB has been working hard to put together workshops for you, and a great guest speaker is coming as well.

If you haven't already, swing by the theater and watch a night of Our Town. The play is beautifully acted, with great performances that will bring you to tears. It only goes until Sunday, so go before you miss out!

Finally, the varsity basketball team is playing tonight versus Woodcreek! Come by and support your Panthers.

Have a lovely rest of the week!

Love, ASB

Dance your hearts out!

2010-02-27T17:24:00.000-08:00

It is a well known fact that everyone at Pres loves the Dance Team. They amaze us every time they perform and always leave us wanting more. As we enter March, they are ready for their National Competition in Florida. These girls have worked hard all year and we send them our best as they head to Disney World from March 4-7. I know that they will do their best and make Presentation proud! Wish a dancer the best of luck before they leave this Thursday. They appreciate any encouragement. Good luck ladies; dance your hearts out! :)

Love,
JT

Happy Mission Drive!

2010-02-24T15:48:00.000-08:00

Hello, Panthers!

Hopefully you've been having an awesome week so far. Just a reminder to do as much as you can for our Presentation Sisters during Mission Drive season- make some friendship bracelets, attend a film festival, buy a free dress pass. As you could see from Sister Maire's reflection at the prayer service today, the sisters do extraordinary work as missionaries. Let's keep the sisters going!

Have a wonderful rest of your week!

Love, ASB

Fashion Show Raffle Ticket Sales

2010-02-24T07:01:00.001-08:00

Hey Panthers!

As you may have seen in homeroom, raffle tickets are now on sale to benefit the Presentation Fashion Show! All proceeds will go to girls at Pres on scholarship. Raffle ticket sales are due on Friday, March 12 by 1:00 pm to the Development office.

Remember, the first eight sellers selling above $1,000 will receive a parking space or grad tickets! A sale of $1,000 will put you in a raffle to win one ticket to the lunch or dinner show. Selling $535 will put you in a contest to get Starbucks every Monday for a month! Those who sell $235 may win "In and Out" Burger at school! And finally, those who sell $35 may win a free dress pass for March 23rd.

Here are the tickets you can sell, and let your customers know what they could win with their drawing tickets! The grand prize drawing would result in $10,000 in cash, and tickets are $100 each. The benefit drawing tickets are $35 each, and prizes include a one week stay in Tahoe, restaurant gift cards, an Apple laptop computer, or a wine tasting tour in Napa Valley.

Sell away, and help support financial aid!

Love,

ASB

Dance-A-Thon!!

2010-02-23T21:18:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

Hopefully you've all heard about the Dance-A-Thon taking place this Friday from 7-10pm in the gym!

What's this all about? Many of us know someone who has been affected by Parkinson's disease. In an effort to try to make a difference, Courtney Quinn and I have decided to host a Platinum Project to benefit the Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center in Sunnyvale. We have been working all year to fund raise and bring awareness to the disease and the institution. For our main event, we're hosting a dance-a-thon to be held Friday!

Join us for a night full of dancing! There will be a DJ playing music all night long. We'll also have belly dancers, swing dancers, and break dancers to perform and give dance lessons. There will also be a costume competition and a raffle!

We are asking for a $10 pledge for admission to the event. However, your generosity doesn't have to end there. You can be sponsored to dance the night by family, friends, co-workers, teachers, or whoever. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

You can access the sponsor form (admission ticket) by clicking HERE!

What are you supposed to wear? Please come dressed appropriately as this is a charity event. You and a group of friends can come dressed in costumes, as there will be a costume contest!

Anyone from anywhere is welcome to attend the event. Just remember to bring at least $10, a filled out sponsor sheet, and a school ID for entrance.

Please spread the word! Everyone is welcome to come! If you can't make the event but would still like to donate or have any questions, please contact one of us.

SEE YOU THERE!

Lindsay :)

For more information about the Parkinson's Institute click here:
http://www.thepi.org/

Spirit Point Updates

2010-02-12T21:18:00.000-08:00

As of Spirit Week, here are your class standings....

1st: Sophomores - 406

2nd: Seniors - 388

3rd: Juniors - 341

4th: Freshmen - 304

Spirit Week Winners

2010-02-12T21:11:00.001-08:00

Themed Dress

1st: Seniors - 25

2nd: Juniors - 20

3rd: Sophomores - 15

4th: Freshmen - 10

Hall Decorating Participation

1st: Juniors - 35

2nd: Freshmen - 30

3rd: Seniors - 25

4th: Sophomores - 20

Best Halls

1st: Freshmen - 35

2nd [TIE]: Juniors and Sophomores - 28

4th: Seniors - 20

Spirit Week Recap!

2010-02-12T20:41:00.000-08:00

Wow!! What a week! This has truly been one of the best Spirit Weeks we have ever had! You guys did your part and made it fun and absolutely eventful. I'm pretty sure the Frenchies will never forget the craziness of the week.

The halls were outstanding! You guys showed you're support for your class and you could definitely see the hard work you put into everything. It felt like we were walking through the Pres version of Disneyland!

The Valentine's Day themed Big/Little Sister lunch was a fun time for the freshmen and juniors to connect and share their plans for the break.

And what'd you think of the Talent Show?! Pres girls rocked the stage with some amazing talent! From the Glee-tastic Jazz Choir performance to Jen Greenfield's piano tribute to the senior class to the Dance Team's hip-hop routine! We were completely blown away. Did anyone stop by the center for the ASB lunch event? We were owning Guitar Hero and embracing the inner child in each of us by coloring some Disney themed pictures!

We had such a great time this week. Can't wait to see what next year holds!

Enjoy your breaks! We'll see you all refreshed in a week!

Love,

ASB :)

SPIRIT WEEK!

2010-02-08T17:00:00.001-08:00

Hello, Fellow Panthers!

The halls go up tonight, which is extremely exciting! This week, we shall walk through Neverland, Wonderland, Monsters Incorporated, and somewhere under the sea! Just a reminder that dress-up days continue throughout the week:

Tuesday- Snow Day [Ski Gear/Ugly Sweater]

Wednesday- Our Tribute to Walt [Disney Character]

Thursday- Neon Day

Friday- Panther Pride Day [Blue and Gold]

Juniors and sophomores, don't forget that you have Big/Little Sister on Wednesday at lunch! The Proposal will be playing in the dance studio, and you'll have the chance to make Valentines and decorate cookies with your sisters.

Also something to look forward to is the...drumroll please... TALENT SHOW on Thursday! Many different acts will wow you with talent! ASB will be emceeing the event, so get ready for the Pres version of America's Got Talent! That lunch, the Student Activities Committee will host a lunch event with Rockband and coloring books in the center, along with some sidewalk chalk to be a kid for a lunch period. Enjoy!

Have a wonderful week!

ASB :D

It all started with a mouse.

2010-02-02T18:09:00.000-08:00

Hello all my Disney kiddies!

Spirit week is approaching and before we get into the madness of dress up days, the week of hall decorating is here! Panther Pandemonium was definitely a successful kick off into Spirit Week and we should all continue this hype to make awesome halls! Throughout this whole week, each class level will be working after school to decorate a section of the hallway according to the class' theme (Seniors=Peter Pan, Juniors=Alice in Wonderland, Sophomore=Monsters Inc., Freshmen=Little Mermaid).

At the end of the week, the halls will be judged by how creative each class is based on their theme and their ability to work together as a class. Of course, each class will get major spirit points for those who capture the judges' eyes. This is a time where all class level should work together to earn these major spirit points in order to win the Spirit Trophy. Even if you can spend a mere 15 minutes can help make your hallway look FABULOUS!

Let's make Walt Disney proud shall we?

Giving you the Disney magic,
Arisa

ATTENTION ALL PANTHERS!

2010-01-25T21:37:00.000-08:00

The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here!!! I hope you all liked the posters that have been up around school in anticipation for Pan Pan domination! I know I'll be seeing all of you lovely ladies there and ready to have some fun. Remember: even if you didn't get your tickets yet, admission will be sold at the door for $3! It is going to be epic so make sure you are there to cheer on your classmates and find out what Panther Pride is all about! See you on Thursday!

Don't forget: you can wear class colors on Thursday in honor of Pan Pan! Be sure to still follow all school regulations regarding free dress! :)

On a separate note, I hope your school work isn't piling up too much; because Hall Decorating and Spirit Week are quickly approaching, so brace yourselves!

Love,
Alyssa :)

Are you excited for Pan Pan?!

2010-01-18T17:45:00.000-08:00

Hey Panthers!

I hope you all had a wonderful 3-Day Weekend!! January is a very exciting month, and we are all anxiously awaiting…PANTHER PANDEMONIUM!! Have you seen the question marks around campus? Spread the word that Pan Pan is on January 28th from 1:15 to 3pm in the gym. This is an amazing spirit event, and we need all of YOU to be there supporting your class! ASB will be selling tickets this Tuesday and Thursday in the center at lunch, so don’t forget your money and be ready to attend this amazing rally! You can view the prices for the ticket, shirt and ticket/pizza combo in a previous blog…just down the page. I hope to see all of you at PAN PAN! Pres is the best and you are the reason that this school is amazing! Support your friends and come cheer them on! Also, hall decorating begins the day after Pan Pan! You should be starting to collect things that your class might be able to use for the halls! Get in the Pres spirit and come ready to cheer and decorate your school!

See you at Pan Pan,

JT

Spirit Week Dress Up Days!

2010-01-14T16:33:00.000-08:00

Hello, Pres Girls!

Today at our ASB meeting, we brainstormed some fun dress-up days for spirit week. Here's what your student council has come up with!

Monday- Class Domination Day [Class Mascot/Class Colors]

Tuesday- Snow Day [Ski Gear/Ugly Sweater]

Wednesday- Our Tribute to Walt [Disney Character]

Thursday- Neon Day

Friday- Panther Pride Day [Blue and Gold]

Also, remember that leadership academy workshops are going on tomorrow during collaboration! Take this opportunity to learn leadership skills from teachers and students alike; you may learn something new!

Have a lovely Friday!

ASB

Spirit Point Breakdown

2010-01-12T17:01:00.000-08:00

With such a close spirit point race, the outcomes of Spirit Week are going to be a huge factor in determining which class is going to win the sacred Spirit Trophy. Here's the point breakdown for Spirit Week festivities.

Panther Pandemonium
- Winning relays, games, and dances: 20, 15, 10, 5
- Participation: 25, 20, 15, 10

Hall Decorating
- Best Hall: 35, 30, 25, 20
- Participation: 35, 30, 25, 20

Themed Dress: 25, 20, 15, 10

GO PRES!

Spirit Week Hall Themes

2010-01-12T16:57:00.000-08:00

As you all know, the 2010 Spirit Week theme is Disney and Disney/Pixar Animated Movies!

Here are your class themes for hall decorating!

Freshmen - Little Mermaid
Sophomores - Monsters, Inc.
Juniors - Alice in Wonderland
Seniors - Peter Pan

Good Luck!

SPIRIT WEEK 2010

2010-01-12T16:40:00.001-08:00

Hey Panthers!

GET PUMPED!! Spirit Week 2010 is just around the corner! We'll be kicking off Spirit Week with Panther Pandemonium on January 28th from 1:15-3pm in the gym. Come to earn spirit points by participating in and watching class-level relays and dances!!

Also, if you want to show off your spirit, you can purchase the amazing 2010 Spirit Week shirt designed by sophomore Alyssa Wigant.

ASB will be in the center on Thursday 1/14 and Thursday 1/21 at lunch selling tickets and shirts.

The prices are as follows:
- PanPan ticket (includes pizza lunch) - $3
- Spirit Week shirt - $7
- Ultimate Panther Pack: PanPan ticket (includes pizza lunch) and Spirit Week shirt - $10

If you would like to buy a Spirit Week shirt, you MUST come purchase them from us in the center so we can preorder them. PanPan admission tickets will be sold at the door, but you will not get pizza unless you get your ticket before the date.

Panthers Out!

Your ASB,
Lindsay, JT, Alisha, Alyssa, and Arisa

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2010-01-07T20:51:00.000-08:00

Welcome back to PRES everyone! ONE-OH YOU KNOW! We hope you all enjoyed your rest and time with family and friends over our much deserved holiday break! A new year means new starts - new classes, new teachers, new projects, and new opportunities to be involved.

Here's what to look forward to this semester:
- Spirit Week: hall decorating, themed dress days, and lunch events
- PanPan!!
- dance team competitions: go out to support our girls
- mission drive
- the plethora of breaks we have
- talent show
- Father-Daughter dance
- PROM
- student council campaigning and elections
- class day
- and so much more!

And for the SEN10Rs: free dress Fridays, the Disneyland trip, senior dinner, exemption from finals (keep your grades up), and graduation!

I hope you make the most of what's to come. Before you know it, it'll all be over.

All my love,
Lindsay :)

All I want for Christmas is you!

2009-12-14T00:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays everyone!

It's that time of year again where we whip out our scarves and drink up on that hot cocoa! Christmas is almost here! BUT the dreaded final exams have sneaked up on us. Never fear! The Chill Squad is here!

The Chill Squad will be hosting a Cocoa and Cram for all of you to relieve some anxiety and stress before finals. It will be in the school foyer on Wednesday morning if you would like to have a sip of steaming hot cocoa!

On another note, thank you so much for all your efforts towards Toy Drive! Despite the horrible economy, we managed to give so much to our community. Thank you again for all your efforts and hard work.

I included a cute, winter son to warm your holiday spirits!

Remember girls, two weeks until Christmas!

Giving you a reason to celebrate the holidays,
Arisa

PENNY DRIVE!!

2009-12-04T15:21:00.000-08:00

CONGRATS TO THE SOPHOMORES FOR WINNING PENNY DRIVE!

Here are the new Spirit Point Standings:
1st: Sophomores - 248 pts
2nd: Seniors - 240 pts
3rd: Juniors - 185 pts
4th: Freshmen - 154 pts

Remember TOY DRIVE is next week! Please bring in toys for children (and teens) of all ages!

Have fun shopping and Good luck!

Guest Passes

2009-11-30T11:56:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

If you would like to bring a non-Bellarmine boy to the ASB Winter Dance, guest passes will be sold in the leadership office (Ms. Teresi's office across from the leadership board) on the following days:

Monday, Nov. 30th 3-4 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 1 12:30-1 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 2 7-7:30 am

Thursday, Dec. 3 3-4 pm

Friday, Dec. 4 12:30-1:15 pm

Spirit Point Race

2009-11-29T19:20:00.000-08:00

Here are the Spirit Point standings so far:

1st: SENIORS - 200 pts
2nd: SOPHOMORES - 198 pts
3rd: JUNIORS - 165 pts
4th: FRESHMEN - 124 pts

This is a tally of the following events: mag drive, swim to remember participation, ASB poll competition, fall sports game attendance, play attendance, and food drive.

It's a tight race! Remember, the penny and toy drives are coming up fast! A win in either of these will affect the standings drastically! So bring in your all of your spare change and Christmas presents.

Keep up the good work ladies!

MASQUERADE TICKETS!

2009-11-29T16:07:00.000-08:00

Masquerade Dance tickets will be sold from November 30th-December 5th at noon! They are $10 each for Pres and Bell students. If you need a guest pass for other high school students, please see Ms. Teresi in the Leadership Office. Remember, you can NOT buy tickets at the door and only 500 will be sold so get them ASAP!

Push the link below!

See you there!

Love,
ASB :)

Oh my Turkey!

2009-11-25T19:16:00.000-08:00

Hello our wonderful students of Presentation High School!

ASB wants to applaud everyone for their hard work and dedication to everything that you have done for Food Drive! All our food donations have provided many families with a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. Thank you all for canvasing, donating, and embracing the spirit of giving.

We hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and we'll see you on Monday!

Reminders!
-Tickets for the Masquerade Ball are ON SALE ON NOVEMBER 30th. There will be only 500 tickets so get that once the link is up! (A link will be provided in another blog post.)
-Penny Drive is next week! Bring in your loose change!
-Juniors and Freshmen: Big/Little Sister event next Wednesday! Information about event will be in homeroom on Monday.
-Shout out to the cast of Crazy for You for a successful run!

Giving thanks for everyone's dedication and hard work,
Arisa

Masquerade Dance Tickets are Going on Sale!

2009-11-25T16:57:00.001-08:00

Hey Pres Girls!

500 tickets will be sold for the dance starting on November 30th. They will be sold online for the first time, which is very convenient! There's a link on this post to tickets, and the link will be on our homepage as well. Remember, none will be sold at the door! The ticket sales will close at noon on Saturday, December 5th. Tickets are $10 each. Check out previous blog posts for more details on attire and theme!

We are getting pumped ... see you there!

Love,

ASB

Turkey Day is Approaching!

2009-11-23T16:42:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner-only a few days left! Remember to wear free dress Wednesday if you bring in a turkey on Tuesday for a family's Thanksgiving.

Volunteer opportunities are everywhere, from helping give out food and toys at Sacred Heart to working for Petsmart's Santa Paws fundraiser. Be sure to check your emails and sign up for some slots!

I hope you have a lovely week, and have a great Thanksgiving with your family!

Clearing Up the Confusion

2009-11-19T15:03:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys!

There has been a lot of confusion about the dance, so here's some info to hopefully clear everything up!

Date Dance v. Mixer

The Masquerade is officially being called a DANCE. Because the poll results were so close and the voting wasn't necessarily represented solely by the Pres community, we decided to compromise. Statistically, 566 girls voted for some type of mixer option and 389 voted for a date dance. Officially the semi-formal date dance option did win. So the masquerade is a dance. At co-ed school, dances are opened for all students to attend; the "date" aspect is optional. So if you would like to bring a date, please do! Which leads me into...

Ticket Sales

Singles tickets will be sold online at Pres and Bell. If you would like to bring a non-Bellarmine boy, you can get a guest pass from Ms. Teresi in the Leadership Office. Bell boys are being let in without guest passes only because they are our brother school.

Attire

Please come in appropriate themed dress. Because it is a masquerade, we're hoping all of you (yes... boys too) show up in masks. It is NOT required to wear a mask, but it is strongly recommended as there will be a mask contest... and it's so much fun! Come in "party attire." Anything from dressed up jeans to casual dresses would be perfect. It's your chance to get all dolled up, but we're not expecting anyone to be in prom-styled dresses.

We hope this clears things up for you. We're sorry for the confusion and lack of communication. Let us know if you have any questions!

Love,
ASB

WE HAVE A WINNER!

2009-11-17T18:28:00.001-08:00

The poll results are in!!! The December ASB dance will be a...

Masquerade Dance
Date: December 5th
Time: 7:30-10pm

Don't know what a masquerade is? Traditionally, people held masquerade balls (like the one in Gossip Girl season one) to have fun, dress up, and be someone else for a night.

It is a DANCE! Tickets will be sold "mixer style" online at Pres and Bell starting Monday, November 30th. We will ALSO be selling guest passes to any Pres girl who would like to bring a non-Bellarmine boy to the dance.

Please wear appropriate themed dress! While masks aren't required to be admitted into the dance, we will be holding a mask competition so it's your chance to show off your creativity.

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who voted! You guys rock!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at lvong@pres-net.com!

Sending you love,
Lindsay :)

*photo credit here

Faculty Luncheon

2009-11-16T15:43:00.000-08:00

Congrats to the Chill Squad for putting on their very first faculty luncheon!

The Chill Squad is one of five Student Council committees. They work to relieve the stresses of the school in order to provide a more focused and relaxed Pres community. If you want to be a part of the team, contact JT Wozniak at jwozniak@pres-net.com!

Keep up the good work!

-Lindsay :)

CCS GAMES!!

2009-11-16T12:45:00.001-08:00

Hey Panthers!

Both our Field Hockey and Volleyball teams have advanced into the Semi-Finals of the CCS Championships! Please come out to support your school!

Field Hockey vs. Mitty on Tuesday (11/17) at 6pm at St. Francis High School.

Volleyball vs. Palo Alto on Wednesday (11/18) at 5:30pm at Valley Christian High School. If they win on Wednesday they are assured a spot in the CIF NorCal Regionals

The girls love your support and cheers! Let's go out to show everyone how much Pres dominates! Admission is $7 for adult, $3 for students with your school ID.

-Lindsay :)

Food Drive Standings

2009-11-16T12:11:00.001-08:00

Here are the overall food drive standings as of Friday (11/13):
1st - Sophs: 6822 points
2nd - Frosh: 6512.5 points
3rd - Juniors: 6043.5 points
4th - Seniors: 4012 points

You guys are doing an amazing job at bringing things in! Keep up the good work!

Remember, tomorrow is Baby Push Day! Your class will be awarded double points if you bring in baby food, diapers, baby formula (Enfamil, Similac, and Kirkland brands), or anything else baby related!

Good luck!

December Dance!

2009-11-11T17:10:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

The ASB Winter Dance is coming up soon!! Because we want to make sure you guys have fun, we're giving you the power to chose the dance theme!

What kind of dance do you want to have in December? A super relaxed mixer? A dressy semi-formal mixer? A semi-formal date dance?

And what attire do you feel like rockin? Are you ready to bring back the 90s? Are you feeling cool enough to rock Christmas sweaters and elf clothes? Do you want to attend a masquerade? Are you ready to dominate like your favorite superhero?

We'll be organizing your dance around the type and theme YOU pick! Good luck!

Food Drive has started!

2009-11-10T17:51:00.001-08:00

Hey, Pres Girls!

As you might have noticed, food drive is upon us! The crates of food are beginning to line the halls, and as always, I am blown away by the amazing amount of food we are able to pull together. Props to the sophs, who are doing great- can the other classes catch them? We'll have to see! If you have some time after school, grab some friends and go leafleting or canvassing. It is so much fun- not only do you get to bond and listen to some good music, you learn how to read maps. Seriously. Life skills, girls.

Let's make this year better than ever- Sacred Heart needs us! Remember that the homeless hygiene push day is this Friday!

Have a great week!

Alisha

What's our motto?

2009-11-09T21:41:00.001-08:00

Hello my darling flowers!

The winter season is fast approaching and all we can think about is Christmas: the season of giving! My toes are freezing and that is how I know that the winter season has come. We had our wonderful prayer service last Friday to kick off the holiday drives. As all of you heard, Sacred Heart depends on our efforts to help them support those who are not as fortunate as we are. We may be freezing in our homes now but what about those who are freezing in the streets?

We start food drive this week and it will go on for the next 3 weeks. Remember, this is not just a class competition or a way to earn a bucket full of spirit points. THIS is a time where the Presentation community comes together in solidarity for one cause. Think of those who are unable to eat one hot meal every day or a person who is unable to provide for his/her child. Let's put that motto of ours into action shall we? Let's make Nano Nagle proud!

Giving you the courage to make a difference,
Arisa

Here's a song for a boost of motivation. Do it for the common good ladies. Sacred Heart depends on us!

Attention Juniors and Freshmen!

2009-11-02T21:34:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

I hope that you all enjoyed the Holla-ween Events on Friday because I certainly did! The Big/Little Sister program was launched on that day, and I hope all of you had fun with your sisters. You will have a chance to give us some feedback about the event on Wednesday during homeroom so that we will be able to improve for the next event which is on December 2! Also, if you have any problems, you will have a chance to report this on Wednesday.

I know that the event is a month away, but it doesn't mean that you shouldn't hang out with your sisters until then! Here are a few ideas:

1. Have lunch with each other one day! Introduce each other to your group of friends or exchange lunches that day for an extra surprise!
2. Freshmen: Since the holiday drives are coming up, ask your sisters about them. Or if you have any problems with homework, ask your sister for help!
3. Since the musical is opening this weekend, you could buy a ticket and watch it with your sister.
4. I hear the volleyball team is playing all this week! Come with your sister to support our team.
5. This Wednesday, Bellarmine will be having a rally for their football team at 7:30-9. Bring your sister and watch the show - our Dance Team will be performing!

Don't be shy! Organize some down-time with your sister, have fun and make lots of cute memories!

Giving you opportunities to make long-lasting friendships,
Arisa

The Beginning of Another Wonderful Week

2009-11-02T16:32:00.000-08:00

Hola!

I hope you all had a very FUN and SAFE Halloween! Friday's lunchtime activites were a success and I hope you Juniors and Freshmen enjoyed meeting your sisters! This is the beginning of many fun times this year!

Just a reminder that this week we have Leadership Academy workshops on Wednesday. See the Leadership Academy board for sessions that you have yet to take and sign up to help further develop your leadership skills.

Another exciting announcement-starting next week...FOOD DRIVE officially begins! Yeah! Remember to save your brown bags and start looking for coupons to buy lots of food! People really need our help and thanks to all of you wonderful people, I know we'll be able to help them out and make this an amazing year! Ask your homeroom representatives about upcoming canvassing dates. Grab a group of friends, pick a date to help out, and go have some fun!

Have a fantastic Monday and enjoy the rest of your week!!

HOLLA-ween Event!!

2009-10-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

Halloween is creeping up on all of us... Are you ready?? This Friday, join ASB for some fun Halloween activities! Wherever you are on campus, get ready to have fun!

Center
Whipped Cream Pie-eating Contest: Watch your classmates get messy trying to find a piece of candy in a huge pile of whipped cream!

Costume Contest: Do you want to show off your costume and win some candy and Starbuck's gift cards? Enter yourself in the costume contest. The categories this year are best group or duo, funniest, scariest, cutest, and most original!

Library
Photo Booth Pictures: Grab some friends to get some professional pictures taken for free!

Garbo's Room (24)
Want to get spooked? The Grudge will be playing. Bring a friend in case you get too scared!

Hallway
Trick-Or-Treat: Look out for doors with bright orange pumpkins to get a head start on your candy collecting!

We hope to see you there!! Don't forget to dress up! And have a great time meeting your big or little sister!!!

Keep Our Neighbors Happy!

2009-10-27T22:21:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

As you heard on the PA announcements, our neighbors have not been happy about how we're driving around the Presentation neighborhood! Read on to find out some do's and don'ts about keeping the neighbors happy!

Top Five Ways to Keep our Neighbors Happy

1. Always explore the parking lot first before parking on the street- especially with the new parking spots this year, there are plenty of spots to park if you get to school by 7:20.

2. Make an effort to carpool to school to cut down on traffic; coordinate with a friend.

3. Ride your bike/scooter/walk to school and save the environment!

4. Tell your parents to slow down and respect our neighbors.

5. Follow the golden rule- treat the Pres neighborhood like it’s your own!

Top Five Ways to Disgruntle Our Neighbors- Just Don't!

1. Don’t block driveways, leaf piles or garbage cans.

2. Don’t speed down the residential streets- there are children present!

3. Don’t leave trash in the neighborhood area.

4. Don’t let your parents drop you off in red zones or double-park- have them drive around to the back of the gym and drop you off there.

5. Don’t give our neighbors a bad impression of how wonderful Pres girls are!

Consequences-Watch Out!

1. Parking/speeding tickets from police

2. Detentions- even if your parents are driving badly, you will have to serve detention for them!

Let's make this year a peaceful one with our neighbors. Thanks!

Happy Monday!

2009-10-26T17:45:00.001-07:00

Hello, Panthers!

I hope you all enjoyed Black and White on Saturday! The decorations were so pretty, and everyone looked amazing! It's kind of strange to see everyone with makeup and dresses instead of sweatpants on, huh?

Remember that this week is SADD Awareness week- watch out for grim reapers, wear your awesome fluorescent bracelets, and be sure to stop buy and hear a guest speaker from Next Door Solutions! SADD is a great club on campus- show your support!

Also, Tuesday is the Oxfam hunger banquet, where students will fast from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in solidarity with those going hungry throughout the world. Give them a smile and a thumbs-up in the hallway to keep them going - I'm going to get up very early for breakfast!

Finally, watch out for the ASB HOLLA-ween event at lunch on Friday! The famous annual Halloween costume contest will be taking place- dress up and enter a category! The new teachers will be judging, so impress them with your costume creativity skills. You can also trick-or-treat at teacher's doors up and down the hallways to begin your candy canvassing early and begin the sugar-induced insanity. If you want to be scared out of your mind at lunch, there will be a scary movie showing as well! Don't miss out!

Get plenty of sleep, enjoy October! It's a GREAT DAY TO BE A PANTHER!

Alisha

Freshmen and Juniors. Can you feel the sisterly love?

2009-10-20T21:37:00.000-07:00

Hello my sunflowers!

I hope all of you are doing well because today is a very special day for the Juniors and Freshmen! I hope you enjoyed watching the commercial and are excited to start the process. As mentioned in the commercial, I have provided the link to the survey that will help us match you with the perfect sister. It will take less than 5 minutes of your time and the questions are pretty amusing!

Please take the survey by Friday so we can pair you up with your sister and maybe you guys can introduce yourselves before the Halloween event!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=B6aUqx3Xm9RXFCWoA9mElA_3d_3d

^That's the link! Click on it and have fun! :D

Providing you with sisterly love,
Arisa

Sophomore Tailgate

2009-10-18T22:11:00.000-07:00

Hey Sophs!

This Tuesday, your lovely class officers and homeroom reps have organized a tailgate event for you! Come and watch the JV Volleyball game versus Mitty and cheer on your fellow panthers at 4:30. Bring two cans to homeroom on Monday to get some nachos while you watch the game! Or, you can bring two cans to the game as well.

Enjoy!

Alisha

Junior Retreat

2009-10-18T21:52:00.000-07:00

Hello, Juniors!

Many of you will be attending Junior Retreat on Thursday and Friday! Sending you sunshine and waves of relaxation on your retreat- it was a lot of fun and very relaxing as well last year! Get to know some classmates you haven't spent much time with and reflect on life!

Lots of Love,

Alisha

Happy Monday!

2009-10-18T21:49:00.000-07:00

Hey, Panthers!

Hopefully it has been a lovely Monday for you all. On Wednesday, Pres ASB will be meeting with the Bellarmine ASB to coordinate some events for you all in the upcoming months- opportunities to socialize with some boys besides attending mixers and football games! Hopefully we will begin to plan events with other schools as well.

Suggestions about events you'd like to see? Feel free to comment and we'll add it to the meeting!

Hello Weekend!

2009-10-15T18:13:00.000-07:00

Hello Panthers!

After a short but tiring week filled with rainstorms and standardized tests, the weekend quickly approaches us. This weekend, try to get all your stuff reorganized and remember to stay on top of your work as we head into a new quarter. Don't procrastinate or you'll really regret it!

But, when you're in need of study brake, embrace your inner childish ways, and let your imagination soar! On of my all-time favorite bedtime stories, Where the Wild Things Are, hits theaters this friday!

Enjoy your weekend!

Sending you love,
Lindsay :)

Here it is!

2009-10-15T18:08:00.000-07:00

The October issue of The Voice out!

Pick up a print copy on newsstands outside of the front office or at the end of the main hallway. Or you can checkout our outstanding website www.presentationvoice.com.

Read on panthers!
Alisha and Lindsay

Congrats!

2009-10-15T17:52:00.000-07:00

Senior Cloey LemMon, center forward and co-captain of the Pres varsity field hockey team, is this week's San Jose Mercury News Athlete of the Week! Check out the article by clicking here!

The varsity team had amazing success with their first year in the WCAL league with an outstanding 10-0-1 record!

Keep up the good work girls!

And everyone, be sure to check out the field hockey, volleyball, and waterpolo teams at home and go out to support the cross country and golf teams!

Lindsay :)

One quarter down!

2009-10-15T17:46:00.000-07:00

Holy Moly!

I cant believe that we've come to the end of the first quarter. As you all know, in attempts to save papers, your progress reports were not printed. Make sure you check them by logging onto ParentConnect! Stay on top of your work and make sure you see your teachers for help ASAP!

Sending you love,
Lindsay :)

Get Excited...

2009-10-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

Because Panther Pride is starting Powder Puff football at Pres!

Let everyone know and start mentally and physically preparing for some legit fun!

Junior Ring Ceremony and Boutennieres

2009-10-09T13:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all of the Juniors who received their rings today! Hopefully this experience allowed you to grow as a class and bond a little- make sure you take care of your rings! This is a memory of Pres that you can keep forever.

Also, remember that boutennieres are being sold to benefit the fashion show! Make sure you get your date a lovely jacket decoration for the Black and White. You'll look nice in pictures, AND you'll support the fashion show! You can order a boutenniere from the development office or through the parent newsletter. Enjoy!

Check it out!

2009-10-08T21:23:00.001-07:00

The sophomore class has started their own blog!

Check it out! CLICK HERE

The Voice

2009-10-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

The Pres newspaper staff is hard at work in deadline for the October issue. We're really excited for the issue to come out.

Check out current articles about Pres life, worldy issues, and latest trends on The Voice website. Stay updated by clicking HERE!

Alisha and Lindsay :)

To the Seniors!

2009-10-01T15:50:00.000-07:00

Hey, Seniors!

Feeling slightly stressed yet? This month has kicked off some insane busyness as college applications and teacher recommendations are approaching! Remember that our wonderful college counselors are always here to support us, and know the answer to almost any question you might have!

Also, try not to bang your heads against desks too often- we are brilliant, involved Pres girls, and you will go to college! Really!!

Alisha :D

Black and White

2009-10-01T15:47:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies!

Who's excited for Black and White?! There are still some bids available from the CI office- if you decide a date isn't for you, get together with some friends, have a beautification day and come! The theme for this year is Old Hollywood Glamour, good to keep in mind if you're on the search for an Audry Hepburn-esque little black dress. Remember that a singles bid is $40 and a couples bid is $80, and don't forget your ten cans! Let's kick off our holiday drives with a great start for Sacred Heart.

Happy dress shopping!

Alisha

ITS Concert for Shelter

2009-10-01T15:44:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

As you may have heard in homeroom, the ITS Concert for Shelter is taking place tonight at 7:30 in the theater. Please come out and watch the incredible talent of our students, from the dance team to the choir. Last year's concert was incredible, and this year it raises money for an especially important cause in this economy- shelter through Habitat for Humanity. I've even heard rumors that a song was composed entirely for this event! Tickets are $10 at the door- take a break from homework and enjoy some entertainment.

See you there!

Alisha

Committees!

2009-09-27T22:35:00.000-07:00

Are you interested in joining a committee on campus? Here's who to contact!

The Chill Squad - JT Wozniak at jwozniak@pres-net.com
Neighborhood Outreach - Alisha Azevedo at aazevedo@pres-net.com
Campus Improvement - Alyssa Perez at aperez2@pres-net.com
Student Activities - Lindsay Vong at lvong@pres-net.com
Big-Little Sister/Dance - Arisa Resquer at aresquer@pres-net.com

We hope you all get involved! See you at the next meeting!

SPIRIT POINT RACE

2009-09-27T21:54:00.000-07:00

Here's the Spirit Point race tallies as of Mag Drive:

Seniors - 95
Juniors - 85
Sophomores - 103
Freshmen - 74

Here's how you can gain more points for your class.
1. Attend varsity games
2. See the fall musical, "Crazy For You" (click here for tickets)
3. Participate in Swim to Remember
4. Participate in ADay smackdown

Good Luck!

What's New This Week!

2009-09-27T21:35:00.000-07:00

Hola Amigas y Bonjour Mes Amis,

Ready for another week at Pres? Well, to make sure you all know what's going on, here's what you should look out for.

Tuesday (9/29) - Swim to Remember: Check out the previous post for more info!

Thursday (10/1) - ITS Concert and Senior early application teacher recommendation packets due

Friday (10/2) - ADay Smackdown

Thursday - Saturday (10/1 - 10/3) - JV water polo tournament! Come see your JV team dominate in the pool! Times TBA.

Tickets for "Crazy For You" are on sale now. Buy your ticket ASAP to support all of your friends in this year's musical. Remember, you get spirit points and maybe even extra credit in your English classes (check with your teacher) for attending! Just click here!

Have a marvelous week!

Love,
Lindsay :)

PS. For all of you who are feeling a little stressed out, watch this! It never gets old!

Swim to Remember!

2009-09-27T20:55:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, September 29 Pres will be hosting Swim to Remember.

Get ready for the 4th annual swim-a-thon to support the Breast Cancer Connections of Palo Alto, a non-profit that benefits breast cancer patients, and the Claire Buscher Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors a very special Pres teacher, dedicated to the work scholarship program, who lost her battle with breast cancer 6 years ago.

The pool will be open from 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Come by and jump into the beautiful pool to support this awesome cause. Even if you don't want to swim, you can still help out by counting laps! If you would like to participate or volunteer, e-mail Coach Marisa Cozort at aquatics@pres-net.com

See you at the pool!

Love your water porpoise,
Lindsay :)

YAY!

2009-09-24T18:33:00.000-07:00

Congrats to the VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY team for their victory over Mitty today! We're so proud of you girls! Keep up the good work!

Grandparents Day!

2009-09-23T14:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Today, we had the pleasure of showing off our grandparents during grandparent's day! Grandparents came from all over the world (a lucky Pres girl was visited by her grandmother from England) to celebrate this loving and sacred relationship. Congratulations to all the grandparents who won awards!!

We hope you all had fun!

Love,
Lindsay :)

Happy Monday!

2009-09-20T21:20:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!!

How has your weekend been besides hot? I hope it has been going well! Student Council had a great weekend because it started off right on Friday at Leadership Conference! We had an amazing time and there were a lot of great ideas discussed. I know that we're going to have a fantastic year! Remember: all student council meetings are open to everyone! :)

Here's a shout out to the JUNIORS who won the poll and got a couple extra spirit points! Congratulations! Awesome job to the other classes as well because it was a tight race and EVERYONE was really spirited about Mag Drive! We did so well this year and now we can look forward to a whole week off in February! Way to go Pres!

Just a reminder that Swim to Remember is coming up so if you have some free time please volunteer to help out. Even if you're not a swimmer, they need other helpers as well to help make it a successful event! Thanks in advance for your help.

Here's something to get you through the week: the marshmallow experiment is a famous psychology test that was originally conducted in the 1960's. It has been repeated many times and this is one of the more recent ones. It's hilarious!

Enjoy your week! Remember that we have free dress Monday and Tuesday-try to stay cool!

Love,

Alyssa