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November 11, 2017 - This Issue:
HIGHLIGHTS

Ms. Willard

6th and 8th grade math teacher

Our students and faculty will miss Ms. Willard while she is on maternity leave. 
We wish her rest and health as her and her husband await the birth of their first child. 

HELP PROVIDE MEALS
Ms. Willard is on bedrest. If you would like to help provide meals, take-out, or gift cards we've set up a meal calendar complete with dietary restrictions, preferred take-out locations and grocery delivery. Sign-up here.

Please contact Christa Reichert with any questions.


Mr. Ophals


Mr. Ophals returns to Cicero. 
A special thank you for stepping in for Ms. Willard on such short notice.  


HOUSES
Food Drive:  November 1 st -17 th
House Washington is sponsoring a food drive for the first two weeks in
November for the Vista del Camino Food Bank in Scottsdale.  Food and  supplies
will be collected in bins in the Prep Foyer starting November 1 s t .  The house that collects the most items will be awarded extra points for the Cicero Cup.  Food/donations will be collected through November 17th.   

 
Cardinal Alliance  Potluck
Wednesday, November 15th
House Washington is sponsoring a Potluck Wednesday, November 15 th from  2:40-4:00 for members of Washington, Da Vinci, and Joan of Arc.  You can sign up through a Sign Up Genius list that will be emailed to all the families of Cardinal Alliance Houses.  Contact Ms. Hay ( jhay@ciceroprep.org ) with any questions and to coordinate the arrival of food for this fun event. 

PARENT CONNECTION


  Thank you to our mentors, Mr. Conner and Miss Alfaro, for giving Homecoming and Mentor reports to parents. Parents, thank you for coming and supporting the inner-workings of Cicero. We invite all parents to take time to connect with the faculty, students, and administration at our quarterly PSO meetings.
Next meeting is January 12.

 More Dates:

 

Quarterly Keynote:

Friday, November 17th 8-9am

The Nature and Benefits of Classical Education followed by school tour.

Parent and Faculty Social: Night CAPS 

Saturday, November 18th, 6-8pm

"Meat and Mead: Backyard Biochemistry" See below


Click Here to Sign-Up




NIGHT CAPS
(CULTURAL AND ACADEMIC PARENT SOCIALS)

Introducing Parent Night CAPS Join other parents and enjoy the mastery and wit of our outstanding faculty. These events are hosted by parents. If you are interested in hosting an event or have questions, please contact Christa Reichert . 

Date
Theme
Host
Faculty
Nov 18
Dr. Geraci
Looking for parent coordinator
Dr. Geraci &
Mr. Martel
Jan 26
"In Vino Veritas"
Jane Hooppaw and Jen Lott
Mr. Hays
Feb TBD
"For the Love of Music"
Mark and Kirsten  Juhl
Mr. Yost
* dates subject to change
Saturday, November 18th
Hosted by Dr. Geraci
Sign up to join other Cicero parents as we enjoy a special evening f eaturing specially smoked meat by Dr. Geraci and her husband complimented with Mr. Martel's mead. These scientists love food, the science behind it, and the people who eat it. Join us!





ARCHWAY AND PREP DIRECTORY 
IS LIVE!

 
All Archway and Prep families can now download this App for free from the App Store (iPhone users) or Google Play (Android users), or you can also access the data from the web

 iPhone App - http://goo.gl/5U2Tzq 
Android App - http://goo.gl/iBK9lY
 

Contact Wendi Nations at communications@ciceropso.org with any questions. 

LUNCH PROGRAM
Volunteering has great returns, for you and the school.


We are in continuous need of volunteers to assist us over the lunch hour distributing food to our students.  Please consider signing up and donating your time.  The lunch program only exists with your support.

Archway: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b49a5a929a5fa7-archway
Prep:   http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4cabad2fa5f58-prep 

If you should have any questions, please contact Donna Church.

Mojo Frozen Yogurt has been added to the November menu available on Mondays along with NYPD. Your student(s) can pick from Vanilla, Chocolate and Flavor of the Month which will be Salted Caramel.  We hope they enjoy!!!

We are in continuous need of volunteers to assist us over the lunch hour distributing food to our students.  Please consider signing up and donating your time.  The lunch program only exists with your support.

Cicero Lunch Committee 

CORPORATE GIFT MATCHING PROGRAMS

Did you know that you can double or even triple your Community Investment and Tax Credit donations to Cicero Prep Academy? Many companies will match your donations to our school through their Corporate Gift Matching Programs.
 
Simply click on this link, type the name of your employer in the "Matching Gifts" tab, and hit submit to find out if your company offers a Corporate Matching Gifts Program. If your company does have a Matching Gifts program, please submit the appropriate paperwork to your Human Resources department. Please contact Kimberly Swearingen or 480.580.4152 with any questions.
 
Having your gift matched is an easy way to increase the impact of your donations to Cicero Prep Academy without any additional cost to you. And your support will provide our faculty and students with the resources they need to learn and thrive. Thank you!

Fall Sports Awards Night
Monday, November 13th

COLLEGE COUNSELING

Volunteer Opportunities
Is your student interested in
helping others in need? Visit the   College Counseling website   for a list of local volunteer opportunities for teens.



Harlan Cohen Live Event 
New York Times Bestselling Author Harlan Cohen in a Live Event! Please join us to hear lecturer, writer, nationally syndicated advice columnist Harlan Cohen present to Great Hearts families on the college experience and transitioning to college. Harlan has helped more than a million students and families make the transition to college from high school more successful. The event is on Tuesday, November 14th at 7 p.m. at Veritas Prep Academy, 3102 N. 56th St., Phoenix, AZ.
Limit: One 10th grade student and one parent only. RSVP required via Sign-Up Genius

For more information contact: Dee-Dee Sanders, Network Director of College Counseling

PASSIVE FUNDRAISING
Upcoming Events
 
CARDINAL ALLIANCE POTLUCK
 daVinci, Washington and Joan of Arc 
November 15

Enrollment Night 
November 15 6-7pm

Chipotle Dine Around 
November 16

Quarterly Keynote: The Nature and Benefits of Classical Education November 17 8-9am

Enrollment Open House for Prospective & Current Families 
November 17 8-10am

Night CAPS: "Meat and Mead: Backyard Biochemistry"
November 18



Cicero presents: Sherlock Holmes December 1, 2 6pm

Fine Arts Nights
December 5: 
7th, 9th and 10th graders
December 7: 6th and 8th graders
6:30-7:30pm