Weekly News Update

Campaign Updates

Capital Campaign Challenge

We have not only met, but exceeded our goal! 225 families stepped forward and donated and we raised $33,286. We needed you and you were there. For that we are grateful! Please click HERE for details.

Tax Credit Drive

TAKE THE CREDIT AND TAKE THE LEAD! Click HERE to see how your class is doing in the contest. Let's get to 80% participation in all classes.

Week 4 Rally Winner - Congratulations to the Jason Lake family! They will enjoy a family outing to some Spring Training!

Make your own 2014 Tax Credit contribution in one of three ways:

Go online to donate your Tax Credit today.
Go online to schedule a future payment for your Tax Credit gift.
Complete the tax credit form return it to the school.

Michele Wilson| Director of Academy Giving

Congrats to the Gillinghams

Evelyn June Gillingham made her arrival on November 26th, a healthy

7 lb. 15 oz. Congratulations to the new parents!

Ms. Gillingham will be on maternity leave until March 1st, 2015.

Please direct all student issues to the Deans of Students, or contact Ms. Legueri for any questions or concerns.

Student Final Exams

Student exams are next week! We still have some proctoring spots to fill. Please sign up HERE if you can help.

Final Exam Info

CLICK HERE to see the attached document for complete info.

Things to Remember

On Thursday and Friday of next week, Prep students must be picked up by 12:55 pm.

Textbooks are due back from home to school on Thursday morning.

LAST CHANCE Year Book Sale

If you missed out on the last sale, there is one final chance to order the yearbook. The yearbook is currently on sale for $10 off the regular price of $65. The sale ends on January 16. After January 16, no more orders for the yearbook will be accepted and there will be no waiting list. There is no guarantee that extras will be available for sale in May. This is the last chance to reserve a copy of the yearbook for your child.

You may order either online at www.YearbookOrderCenter.com or by phone at 1-888-287-3096. There is no guarantee that extras will be available at distribution, so order today!

Please have the order number 16420 available when ordering. We only print what is ordered.

Ice Skating Outing

Come out for some winter fun!

When: Friday, December 19, 2:00-5:00 PM

Where: AZ Ice 2305 E. Knox Rd., Gilbert 85296

(480)503-7080 www.azicegilbert.com

Cost: $6.50 unlimited skate time

Please contact Sarah Wilson for more details. [email protected]

Fun Run/Family Picnic

Get ready for the Fun Run, which is scheduled for

February 7th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

at Freestone Park. This will be a great day to play with your kids, build friendships and community, and raise money for the Senior Trip!

College Corner

Alumni Panel Discussion - Click HERE for more info.

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2:30 PM - Arete Prep Gym

All Arete Prep students and their parents are invited to listen to Arete Prep alumni discuss how their Great Hearts education prepared them for college. Alumni will do short presentations, followed by a question & answer session.

SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

Upcoming test dates: 12/6, 1/24, 3/14, 5/2 and 6/6

Deadline to register for December 6th test is November 24.

Visit http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-us-dates for a list of the subject tests and registration deadlines.

ACT Test Dates

Upcoming test dates: 2/7, 4/18 and 6/13

Visit http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html

for deadlines and registration details.

Great Hearts Summer College Tour

All rising juniors and seniors are invited to participate in the 2015 Summer College Tour! Click HERE for details. Students will tour 10 campuses, attend information sessions and student panels, and enjoy meals on campus. Space is limited -first come, first serve basis. Registration Opens: January 5, 2015

www.greatheartsaz.org/trans/collegetrip.html