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March 2015 PRESENTATION HIGH SCHOOL PARENT NEWSLETTER
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A Letter from the Principal Dear Parents, This month marks the end of the third quarter, which means we are about to embark on the beginning of the end of this school year. It is an exciting and chaotic time at Pres. As I said to all of you the first time we met, high school years fly by; so take full advantage of every opportunity to enjoy time with your daughter and participate in her life. We have a full calendar of events (especially for senior parents) to keep you busy and entertained. I hope to see you at many of them.
As I outlined in January, the State of the School is very sound. We have full enrollment and just accepted the Class of 2019, who appear to be every bright and are totally excited to wear the Pres plaid. We completed the 200 Building on time and under budget, and both students and teachers are enjoying classes in this brightly decorated, state-of-the-art learning environment. Our programs remain very competitive and Pres girls continue to excel in athletics, speech and debate, dance, robotics, theater productions, etc. It is indeed a great time to be a Panther. While reading applications last month, it became apparent that young women are attracted to Pres for all of the above---excellent academics, a robust co-curricular program, and an attractive setting. But the most common reason for choosing Pres was the sense of community they felt every time they stepped foot on this campus. Repeatedly we heard: it felt like home, the girls were so friendly and treated me like one of them, the teachers really care, I felt safe. As educators, we can improve test scores and get them into college; we can update facilities and distribute iPads. But if we do not create an environment that is both challenging and nurturing, we fail students. Of all the things I love about Pres, it is this sense of community – of family – that I am most proud; it is a pillar of our Catholic tradition.
Because we care so deeply about the safety and wellbeing of our students, we have been focusing our attention this year on student wellness. We will be rolling out a number of new initiatives that address this topic, and we look forward to more partnership with you as parents, Included in this edition is an article on our research and more suggested readings. You know how I love you to read! Have a great month! God Bless!
Mary Miller ’72 Principal
Inside this issue LETTERS From the Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 From the Parent Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 DEPARTMENT UPDATES Campus Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attendance Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department Spotlight: English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dance Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT Fashion Show 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SPECIAL FEATURE Student Wellness Survey & Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MARCH CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12