Presentation School

Even though the weather brought a few changes to our plans, Sports Day and the Dance Off were still such a fun and memorable part of our week! 🏅🕺 Huge thank you to our amazing 8th graders and Mr. Bloom for all of their hard work, flexibility, and leadership in putting everything together. From games and friendly competition to music, dancing, and lots of laughter, it was a day full of school spirit and great memories for everyone involved! 💙🎉

The research was deep, the costumes were creative, and the fun was off the charts! 📈✨ The 2nd Grade Living Wax Museum showed us exactly what happens when education meets imagination 🎓👏

7th grade put their science knowledge to the test by designing and building their very own roller coasters! 🎢 From loops to drops, these future engineers showed off their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in action.

Nothing says “end of the school year” quite like yearbook signing day! 🖊️📚 We started our final week together with an all-school signing party full of smiles, memories, and messages we’ll keep forever!

We pay tribute to the courageous individuals who served our nation with unwavering dedication, and honor the ultimate sacrifice they made; may their legacy inspire us to strive for peace, gratitude, and a brighter future.

Same hallway, same people…8 years later. ❤️ Mrs. Amen got to watch her nephew, Jonah, grow each and every day from kindergarten through 8th grade. Saying goodbye as he headed off to high school was already emotional enough… and now he’s graduating!

From little backpack days to cap and gown moments, it has been such a gift to witness this journey firsthand. Time truly flies when you’re surrounded by the people who become family.

Congratulations to all of our graduates….from kindergarten to 8th grade to high school and beyond. 🎓 No matter the milestone, each one deserves to be celebrated. And to the families walking beside them through every stage: cherish every moment. The days may feel long sometimes, but the years truly fly by. ❤️

Yesterday we welcomed back the Presentation Class of 2022 as they opened the time capsules they wrote back in 7th grade. 💚⏳

It was so special to see how much they’ve grown, hear about their future plans, and reflect on the memories they made here at Presentation.

One of our favorite traditions is seeing past students come back home. Once a Presentation student, always a Presentation student. ✨

“Fifty nifty United States from thirteen original colonies…” 🇺🇸

Our 5th graders wrapped up their state projects and did an amazing job showcasing the history, landmarks, and fun facts that make each state unique! We’re so proud of their hard work, creativity, and presentation skills. ⭐️🗺️

Last but not least!! 🍎 Let’s hear it for Mrs. Wright, our incredible vice principal AND 8th grade teacher! She truly does it all…leading the school with care while still showing up in the classroom to support and inspire her students every day. Whether she’s keeping things running smoothly or helping 8th graders get ready for what’s next, she handles it all with dedication and heart.

📚 Name:
Nicole Wright

✏️ Grade/Subject You Teach:
8th Grade Homeroom and Literature

🎬 What song would play if you had a movie entrance into school every morning?
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen

🌅 Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl

🗂️ What’s your desk usually like: organized or “creative chaos”?
Organized

📅 What’s your favorite day of the school week and why?
Friday’s of course. Was that even a real question? Friday’s are closing up for the week, checking in with all the hard work you did, and knowing that the weekend starts at 3:30pm.

☕ What’s your must have item for surviving the school day?
COFFEE and Laughter

🗣️ What’s your most-used teacher phrase of the year?
Chill, Breath, Just Relax!

⛪ What’s your favorite Catholic symbol or tradition to share with students?
I love going to Mass with the students. I love watching them participate actively in Mass, sit next to their buddies, and talk about what they heard in Mass in Religion class.

🙏 What’s a time in class or school where you felt totally blessed - or that God had perfect timing?
Anytime, I see students working together so naturally—helping each other, encouraging one another, and staying patient. When there is no arguing or competition, just teamwork and respect. It feels like heaven.

In those moments, it felt like God’s timing is perfect. It is a reminder that students care for each other and act with kindness. This makes me feel incredibly grateful and blessed.

💛 What’s one hope or prayer you have for your students?
That they grow not just academically, but in faith, kindness, patience, and integrity.

📚 Last Day of Teacher Feature! 📚 Meet Mrs. Martinez — our 5th grade teacher who loves books and inspiring students to love reading too! Her classroom is always full of kindness, creativity, and great stories. ✨Read more about Mrs. Martinez below!

📚 Name:
Jen Martinez

✏️ Grade/Subject You Teach:
5th Grade

🎬 What song would play if you had a movie entrance into school every morning?
Your Way’s Better by Forrest Frank

🌅 Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl

🗂️ What’s your desk usually like: organized or “creative chaos”?
Organized, for the most part!

📅 What’s your favorite day of the school week and why?
Thursday, because it’s a Mini Friday!

☕ What’s your must have item for surviving the school day?
A book! I always have one with me!

🗣️ What’s your most-used teacher phrase of the year?
“Have a good lunch! Or not, it’s your choice!”

⛪ What’s your favorite Catholic symbol or tradition to share with students?
I love teaching students about the Daily Examen Prayer. It helps students to deepen their personal relationship with God, and provides them with an outline for having a personal conversation with God.

🙏 What’s a time in class or school where you felt totally blessed - or that God had perfect timing?
We were reading Wonder, and an issue of morality came up. That very same day, we talked about the same morality issue in our Religion textbook. I love when we are able to continue a conversation and have those moments of overlap between subjects. The book was a perfect opening into the discussion we were going to have!

💛 What’s one hope or prayer you have for your students?
That they continue to grow closer to God, and that they always “Choose Kind.”