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SWISH SWISH
The second grade practiced very hard to give a super performance of Swish Swish this Christmas. Every student did a wonderful job. They ended their performance by singing "Silent Night." Everyone left the prayer service with the real Christmas spirit in their hearts.
PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Mrs. Morgan's class re-enacted the Christmas Story at the Pre-School Christmas program on Friday, December 23rd. Both the three and four year old students put on a show entitled “Follow the Star to Jesus”. 
ALL SAINTS PAGEANT
The first and third grades presented their All Saints pageant on Monday, October 31st. The First Grade Saints came marching in and delighted their audience with facts and stories of the saints whom they portrayed in delightful costumes.
The third grade performed a pantomime, telling everyone that “God wants us all to be saints and I mean to be one too.”
What a wonderful way to bring to life the lives of our patrons and patronesses!
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
Presentation BVM School recently held a pumpkin decoration contest.
Students and their families were encouraged to be creative, and creative they were. Here are the top three winners:
First Place - The Hungry Caterpillar ~ Sarah Herbert
Second Place – Top Hat Caterpillar ~ Victoria Tinoco
Third Place – Angry Birds ~ Herbie Fletcher
CONGRATULATIONS!   
FIRE PREVENTION
Presentation students were visited by the Cheltenham Fire Company during Fire Prevention Week. The students listened
as the firemen and woman explained what to do in case of a fire. Thank you Cheltenham Fire Company.
STUDENT LEADERS
Student Council elections were held on Friday, September 23rd. Candidates running for officer positions regaled
students in grade 5 through 8 with their hopes for what they would like us to accomplish this year. Student Council is a service and
leadership organization.
Members of Student Council, not only man various trash collections through the year (used scrip cards, glasses, soda
TABS, and Yoplait Yogurt lids) they have also sponsored Water Ice Days, Hat Day, Halloween Raffles, and CSW activities to name a few.
We also take special care of the Presentation Parish Shut-ins with cheerful mailings throughout the year. We often hear back from these
elderly parishioners.
Officers for the 2011-2012 School Year are President - Aileen W., Vice-President - Herbie F., co Tresurers - Jack C.
and James H., co-Secretaries - Emily J. and Marissa G., and Co-Directors of Service, John M. and Sean B., who ran unopposed. A big thank
you to all the candidates.
On October 4 th the school community celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi at a liturgy. After the mass, our
student council officers were installed, followed by the classroom representatives. Also receiving their pins and badges were the mission
reps, tech reps, and safeties. It is truly wonderful to see so many students willing to HELP others in school and in the community.
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE & TREE PLANTING DEDICATION
In todays world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On September 21, 2011, Presentation BVM School of
Cheltenham, PA took part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace by planting pinwheels in the front yard of
our school.
Presentation students created pinwheels.The spinning of the pinwheels in the wind will spread thoughts and feelings
about peace throughout the country and the world!
Also on September 21 at 2:00 pm our school students participated in a prayer service to honor PFC John Kihm.
Johnny was killed in action in Afghanistan in April 2011. A 2005 graduate of Presentation BVM School, his classmates honored his memory
on this day by planting a tree in his honor.
Back to School
Presentation School held its Back to School Night on September 14th.The parents were introduced to the
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn. For
now the focus is on English Language Arts and Mathematics with an emphasis on technology use.
The night was well attended as the parents visited classroom teachers. Goals and procedures were some of the
topics discussed. Heres to a great start to a new school year!
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