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FORTNIGHTLY FORECAST of EVENTS
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SCHOOL EVENT
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PARTICIPANTS
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9/25
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DEADLINE - Order October Lunches
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All School
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9/30
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General Board Meeting & Coffee
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All Parents
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9/30
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Early Release - 12:30
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All School
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10/3
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Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
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All Parents
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10/7
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8th Grade Coffee
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8th Grade Parents
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10/7
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Food Truck Friday
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All School
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10/7
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Early Release - Fall Break Begins
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All School
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10/17
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Second Quarter Begins - Spirit Week
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All School
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10/21
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Academic Field Day - Early Release
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All School
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10/21
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Homecoming
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All School
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SAFETY ON OUR STREETS
Dear Veritas Parents,
As we are now into the swing of our drop off and pickup procedures, I would like to request that we take a moment to reflect on our driving responsibilities on the neighboring roads and within the boundaries of our school. Recently, a neighboring student was accidently hit by a vehicle at 56th Street and Indian School, near the Starbucks where many of our students enjoy their leisure time before and after school. While it is not the job of the VPSO to report the incident with specifics, nor police traffic, we all should work together for the safety of our children. Your VPSO, AVPSO and Ingleside PTA are working together to discuss how we as parents can make our streets safer for all students. One way we can help is to SLOW DOWN and be watchful for our children. Please be extra cautious and mindful while driving through all highly trafficked areas and all school zones.
Thank you for you partnership in making Veritas and Archway Veritas a safe place!
Sincerely,
Julie Pitcl
VPSO President
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THANK YOU!
The HS Iliadathon was a huge success! A very special thank you to Mr. MacIsaac, who braved 20 miles of Friday afternoon traffic to pick up the roasted pig. Thank you to the generous faculty members who attended this VPA traditional event: Caleb Winebrenner, Malcolm Martindale, David Dean (and Mrs. Dean), Nick Brancaccio, Natalie Gubler, Brian Warczinsky, Jared Reasy, Travis Qualls, Sebastian Pagani, Theresa Weiland, Justin Bell and Valerie Nicolaud. Even more thanks to the intrepid colleagues who remained a significant portion of the night (half or more): Joshua Rognstad, Paul Boyer, and David Nydegger. And a VERY special thank-you to the faculty member who of his own accord remained from the bright beginning to the bitter end...Dr.Williams! Thank you to our brave and fearless faculty organizers Jessica McCaleb and Blake Myers for their dedication - your time and enthusiasm is greatly appreciated!
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LUNCH NEWS
The DEADLINE for October lunches is TODAY, SUNDAY, September 25th, there are NO exceptions!
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CHECK US OUT!
See all of the wonderful events that the VPSO has planned for this school year by visiting the Veritas PSO website. If you see an event you would like to help with, click on the signup genius link.
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VPSO GENERAL BOARD MEETING
September 30
th at 7:40am
Dear VPA Families,
Please join Mr. Dean and the VPSO for our general board meeting on Friday, September 30th at 7:40am in the Falcon Dining Hall. Immediately following the VPSO general board meeting, we will retreat into the Lund Center for a Headmaster Coffee with Mr. Dean and Mr.Dall, our new athletic director. Our topic this week will center around VPA athletics and the amazing opportunities our student athletes can look forward to this year. Bring your Questions and Falcon spirit!
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FACULTY APPRECIATION FALL BREAKFAST
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
This is an in-house event and our biggest event regarding volunteer participation, of the year.
Volunteers on this committee are asked to bring in a wonderful, homemade breakfast item.
The goodies for this event are donated by the parent volunteers, it is not subsidized by the VPSO with the exception of décor.
This is where the VPSO Hospitality Committee makes all of the parents shine with Faculty Appreciation!!!
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Dear 8th Grade Family,
Please join Mr. Dean and the VPSO for an intimate coffee at the home of James and Katie Dumars, on Friday, October 7th at 8:00am. We look forward to catching up with old friends, welcoming new, and hearing about the wonderful opportunities awarded to our 8th graders this school year!
Details for time and location are on our Sign Up Genius link.
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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY!
Cooler weather is near,
so our first FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY is here!
Fabio on Fire, Mustache Pretzels, &
Rita's Italian Ice
will be at our school on Friday, October 7th
Bring a picnic blanket and stay a while... Or take a pie to go!
(A portion of the proceeds are given back to the school!)
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ALL SCHOOL
STUDENT HOMECOMING COMMITTEE
Student signups for this year's Homecoming Committee have been placed in the Dining Hall.
Please encourage your student(s) to participate in planning THEIR Homecoming Spirit Week, Tailgate Party, Football Halftime Show and High School Dance.
ALL grades are welcome! There will be weekly meetings, TBA.
Questions about the Student Homecoming Committee can be directed to Mr. MacIsaac
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PARENT
CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR HOMECOMING DANCE
The school is looking for HS Parent Chaperones for the Homecoming Dance on
Saturday, October 22nd from 7:00-10:00pm
in the school gymnasium.
Our students could also use your help from 2:00-4:00 setting up refreshments and decorating. If you can spare some time, please consider volunteering.
Thank you!
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ARCHWAY
USED BOOK FAIR
Books, games, puzzles and DVDs are being collected for Archway's annual Used Book Fair.
Donation bins will be available at the Archway drop-off area.
The Used Book Fair is open to ALL Veritas families .
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FALL FESTIVITAS
Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Fall Festivitas! This will be held immediately after the 5K run, NOVEMBER 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on campus.
This year, we're going to have more rides and more games, which means more FUN!!!
Information on how you can purchase tickets and participate coming soon.
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS
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SCHOOL NEWS EMAIL
Each week, the school emails their newsletter to all parents. Information in their newsletter generally pertains to just school news, not news from the VPSO. Please read both newsletters to stay informed of all the happenings at VPA. Please contact the front office if you are not receiving their newsletter.
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| ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
CLICK HERE for the latest news from the Veritas Athletic Department
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The Falcon Flyer is the weekly publication of the Veritas Parent Service Organization (VPSO) and contains information primarily concerning news and events governed by our organization. It may also include announcements from school administrators.
If you would like to receive this publication at an alternate or different e-mail address, please contact us at FalconFlyer@veritasprepacademy.org.
The Veritas Parent Service Organization (VPSO) functions as an autonomous body empowered and charged to serve the school through activities and social events for students, expressions of appreciation for teachers, and organized opportunities for parents to join together and build up the school community through their generous volunteering, fundraising and cordial friendships with each other.
We are always in need of your TIME, TALENTS & TREASURES. Please consider how you can participate in the PSO this year and continue to make VPA an exceptional school for all our students. The VPSO Board and committees are comprised of passionate parents volunteering their time to help continue making Veritas great.
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Phoenix, AZ 85018
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