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Today our 6th-grade students brought in the results of their hard work, their Science Fair projects. The Science Fair starts at 1:00 PM - family and friends are all invited! Preliminary judging has already begun (see a brief slideshow here).
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Future Leaders: Freshmen Visit State Capitol
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On Friday, January 19, Veritas freshmen went on a field study to the Arizona State Capitol with their teachers. In addition to their tour of the capitol, students had the chance to debate on the floor. If you look closely in the photo below, those are Veritas uniforms. The future looks bright!
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The Lost Purpose of Learning:
Special Guest Lecture
TOMORROW, January 25, 3:30 PM
Veritas Prep is pleased to announce a guest lecture by a visiting professor, Dr. Joseph Clair, director of the William Penn Honors Program at George Fox University. Dr. Clair will be speaking about how the writings of the influential figure Augustine of Hippo (whom our seniors read in Humane Letters) saved the liberal arts at the end of the Roman Empire, and how Augustine's vision can do the same for education in our own age.
Admission is free and the lecture is open to the public. It will take place on January 25, starting at 3:30 PM, in Veritas Prep's Evans Library.
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Influenza
We have had two confirmed cases of influenza at VPA. Sensible precautions are recommended by Maricopa Department of Public Health.
- Last year, AZ had 1500 cases of Influenza. This year, there are 15,000 cases.
- The best prevention is hand-washing and not touching your face. Eyes, nose, mouth are how the flu gets in.
- The number of cases we have here at VPA is in line with what is expected. At this time, we are not experiencing an outbreak.
- Influenza fact sheets (English / Spanish)
Athletics
- Middle School basketball practice start date has been moved back to the week of 2/12.
- Basketball practice will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Boys 3:00-5:00 and Girls 5:00-6:30
- Spring Sports are around the corner, there are two informational meetings coming up:
- Middle School Tennis Meeting: 1/30 2:45pm in the Veritas Library with Head Coach Joe Vivirito
- High School Track and Field Meeting: 2/1 5:30pm in the Veritas Library with Head Coach Mitchell Moses
School Wish List
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We have updated our Wish List! Please check it out to see if there is a special item you would like to give to the school. We also have a Wish List for athletics. You can find the Veritas Prep Wish List
HERE, and the Athletics Wish List
HERE. All donations are tax deductible. Questions? Please contact Sarah Marbach at
smarbach@veritasprepacademy.org.
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Ticket Sales END TODAY!
A Night in Valhalla:
High-School Winter Formal, Jan. 27
From 7:00-10:00pm in Van Brunt Gymnasium
Congratulations to Early Bird Raffle Winners Paula Higginson and Joan Brown! Winners receive a $35 VISA gift card in a Nordic themed commemorative drinking vessel.
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Upcoming Senior Night Games
Join us to recognize the hard-working student athletes who will graduate this year! Senior night home games are coming up for the following sports:
Girls' Soccer: January 24, 3:30 PM vs. Phoenix Country Day
Boys' Soccer: January 25, 3:45 vs North Phoenix Prep
Girls' Basketball: January 25, 5:30 vs. Chandler Prep
Boys' Basketball: January 25, 7:00 vs. Chandler Prep
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Parent Seminar Series Continues: Frost's Poetry
You don't have to be a trained poet to enjoy Mr. Winebrenner's upcoming conversation about poems by Robert Frost. Mr. Winebrenner is a veteran literature teacher and your guide through selected well-known - and some lesser-known - great works by Frost. January 30, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
This is a continuing series for parents: future poetry sessions with Mr. Winebrenner will focus on poems by Housman, Crane, and Eliot.
Sessions coming soon in other subject areas from our teachers...
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Italy 2018
It is still possible to enroll in this summer's two-week trip to Italy with Mr. Nydegger, Mr. Fink, and Dr. and Mrs. Madigan, but time is running out! A great group of fifteen students-including freshmen, sophomores, and juniors-is planning to romp around Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice, and many other lovely and historic Italian cities. We will see some of Western civilization's most important artwork like the Sistine Chapel and the Pietà , walk inside some of the world's most iconic buildings like the Coliseum and the Pantheon, and experience Italian language, food, and culture firsthand. If you would like to make this early summer trip (May 23 to June 6) part of your plans, please contact Mr. Nydegger as soon as possible and
see the flyer and website (
http://www.explorica.com/Nydegger-4617) for more detailed information.
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8th-Grade Field Trip: MIM, February 20
Music teacher Mr. Coste is organizing a trip for all 8th-graders to the Musical Instrument Museum on February 20. Parent/guardian permission and registration due February 13. Contact Mr. Coste with questions. Click the link below for full information and registration.
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Angulus Discipulorum:
Students' Corner
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VPA Student Places in AZ Chess Championship
Veritas 6th-grade student Zachary Perialas just competed in the AZ State Scholastic Chess Championships in Flagstaff this past weekend. Zachary placed 5th in the state of AZ, representing Veritas Prep. He adds this accomplishment to his other 80+ trophies in Chess he has accumulated over the couple of years. Zachary stated playing Chess in the 2nd grade at Archway and has been climbing the ladder even since, with the goal of becoming a Grandmaster one day. Congratulations to Zachary!
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We love to recognize the good work our students do in the classroom and beyond. In future issues we will be featuring
- Student poems
- Student artwork
- Short essays
- Honors and recognitions
Teachers will be referring student poetry and artwork. If you would like to offer a submission, please send us a note here.
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Writer's Workshop is now the Joys of English Club!
The Joys of English is a club for the logophile, the lover of words. We will explore the delights and riddles of English: wordplay (like puns and malapropisms, and how they work), complex grammar, making sense of poetic works like "The Jabberwocky", etc. We will practice writing and speaking, believing that finding the joy in something will nurture its use in class.
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Summer HS Science Opportunity
TGen's Bioscience Leadership Academy is a two-week bioscience program serving 20 Arizona high school students every summer. The intensive education and leadership program focuses on elevating students' understanding of the biosciences and precision medicine.
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Career Exploration Workshop
Monday, February 5th, 2:45pm-4pm, Library
10th-12th grade students are invited to attend a Career Exploration workshop where they will take career assessments in our Naviance program and learn how to research careers of interest. Computers will be supplied.
If interested please sign up outside of Mr. Curley's office. Space is limited so sign up soon if you are interested.
The College Financial Planning Road Map
Wednesday, February 7th - 6pm - Lund
Open to Parents of 6th - 11th graders
Monica Felton, a College Planning Financial Professional and Certified Financial Planner will speak on the importance of early financial planning for college. Topics to be covered
The Financial Road Map
1. The Total Cost of College: Its not just tuition...
2. What Will College Cost You: Everyone will pay something for college. Understand the formulas used to determine how much you are expected to pay.
3. Financial Aid: What is it and how do you get it: How much are you eligible to receive.
4. College Planning is Financial Planning: Understand the impact of paying for
Please join us for an educational night to understand the roadmap to college financial planning. Early awareness and planning ensures success!
Jesuit Excellence College Fair
February 8th 2:40pm
Veritas Lunch Room
All High School students and parents invited to attend!
Jesuit Universities have long been known for their dedication to education, both intellectually and practically. In addition, many are very generous with merit scholarships. Attend this specialty college fair at Veritas to meet with College Representatives from the following universities.
- Creighton University
- Fairfield University
- Gonzaga University
- Loyola Marymount University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Loyola University Maryland
- Loyola University New Orleans
- Marquette University
- Regis University
- Saint Louis University
- Seattle University
- University of San Francisco
Barrett Summer Scholars
Tuesday, 2/13/17 - 2:45pm - Library
All 7/8/9 grade students and parents are invited, no registration required.
The Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) program provides strong academic students with the opportunity to experience college firsthand and prepare for enrollment and success at Arizona State University and Barrett, the Honors College. Designed for academically-talented and motivated 7th, 8th, and 9th graders, this residential program invites students to live on campus, engage in college-level coursework, and participate in a community of peers from across the state.
Applications for the Barrett Summer Scholars program are open and the deadline is March 5, 2018. Please note you will need a teacher recommendation and transcript to apply.
Click HERE for the application for the Barrett Summer Scholars program.
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Night at the Auction
March 2, 2018
The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
Tickets are on sale NOW! Get your table of 10 guests together and purchase early before the ticket price increases!
WINE DROP
Please donate wine for our auction by attending our "Wine Drop" party, hosted by Colleen Limpic and Meeghan Seoane!! G
rab a friend and come by our "Auction Wine Drop" Thursday, February 8th beginning at 6pm at the home of Veritas Prep parent Colleen Limpic. Bring a bottle, or two, or three of a value of $20+ that rate over 90 points as the wine will be packaged and sold at the Night of the Auction. Please RSVP HERE!
AUCTION DONATIONS
We are collecting donation items, please turn your donations into the school. Donation forms can be found HERE.
GIFT CARD DRIVE
Please donate gift cards to the auction. We are accepting gift cards for restaurants, dining, entertainment, airlines, and anything else you can think of. Please drop off your gift card at the front desk anytime January 22nd and February 9th.
Tax Credits
If you file taxes in the state of Arizona-Take The Credit! There is still time to make your 2017 Tax Credit contribution to Veritas Prep. These funds are vital to our extra-curricular programs! We greatly appreciate your support. Please schedule your contribution
online today.
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