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Official School News and Updates
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Homecoming Week a Success!
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We came to the end of a very full and lively Homecoming Spirit Week, with Academic Field Day, a Pep Rally, Tailgate Party, Homecoming Game, and Homecoming Dance, thanks to the numerous volunteers who sacrificed their time and talent to make this an exciting and satisfying week for the whole community.
Special thanks go to our PSO volunteers, particularly Mrs. Bridget Peacock, whose impressive vision, energy, experience, and talent shaped and made possible much of the week's
festivities. Thanks also to Mrs. Pitcl, Mrs. O'Connor, and all the PSO team.
Thank you to the tireless efforts of House leaders and to all the student volunteers, especially those who stepped up to lead committees, and to those mentors who helped out with the thousand tasks at hand. Thanks also to our student-led band Blu Wail, who played a great show at the Homecoming Dance.
From the faculty, Mrs. Madigan worked diligently along with Mrs. Peacock to coordinate Spirit Week events. Mr. MacIsaac stepped in this year to coordinate the Homecoming Dance, working with Mrs. Bruns and Miss Monroe. Mrs. Rathsburg and the VPA Chorale gave a phenomenal performance, opening with the national anthem, and founding headmaster Andrew Ellison stepped up as emcee to open the game. Thanks also to Athletic Director Mr. Dall, Mrs. Clemmer and the front office team, Mr. Sifert, Mr. Austin, and Mr. Dean, and all faculty who participated in this week of celebrating our shared home!
There are too many generous souls to number here; thanks to everyone who made this a great time for our community.
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For up-to-date Athletics info, check www.veritasprepathletics.com and follow
Do you have a great picture from Homecoming?
Of the cross country team racing to victory? Whatever school event you've documented, please share your contributions! You can upload pictures for yearbook and other publications by using the link and access code below.
Dress Code Updates: After hearing from many families the challenges of a mid-year purchase of new shoes, we have updated the timeline. We remain committed to this articulation of the dress code for shoes for the full 2017-2018 school year; please review this as you plan ahead. Our deans are happy to assist. Also, please note that, from Fall Break to Spring Break, shorts are not a part of the high school uniform. Middle school students, however, may wear shorts through the year if so desired.
Middle School Testing: Students are currently taking the first round of online testing. Please see the note from Mr. Dean here.
Baseball: If you are interested in playing baseball this year and you have not yet contacted Mr. Bruns, please attend a brief meeting after school Thursday, October 27 in room 111. The meeting will take place from 2:45 to 3:00.
8th Grade Field Trip, November 3: The Musical Instrument Museum Field Trip is next Thursday, November 3rd. Make sure your online permission slip is filled out. This is for all 8th grade students, not just current music students.
Campus Tours: If you know someone considering joining us at Veritas Prep, let them know we are offering campus tours several times a week. Sign-ups are available on our homepage and here.
Front Office Parent Volunteers Needed:
Your presence at the front desk answering phones and greeting visitors would be a great help and enable our office staff to work on key projects for the school. If there is a day you can help out,
please sign up here. Thank you!
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Calendar Snapshot
Our full website calendar can be found at
www.veritasprep.org. To subscribe to our social event listings and register for events, please visit our Facebook events page
here. See athletics update below and
veritasprepathletics.org for sports events.
Friday, October 28:
Used Uniform and Spirit Wear Sale
during PSO meeting in VPA dining hall, 7:40 AM.
Coffee with the Headmaster: Colleg
e Counseling
Join
us right after the PSO meeting at 7:40 AM in the VPA lunch room for coffee and light refreshments,
with our headmaster Mr. David Dean and special guest Judi Paffenbarger, Director of College Counseling. Mrs. Paffenbarger will speak
about the high school experience and the opportunities our graduates receive.
Tuesday, November 1:
Enrollment Info Night
for prospective students and parents. Starts at 5:30 PM in the Lund Center.
Thursday, November 3
- 8th Grade Field Trip to MIM. See note above for info!
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8th Grade Parents: Learn about High School at VPA!
As we roll into the second quarter of your child's 8th grade year, high school is right around the corner and many families are looking ahead to high school. Veritas offers a rigorous and rewarding curriculum which teaches our students to become Great Hearted leaders. We would like to invite you to visit a high school class to experience what your child will receive next year as a Veritas Prep 9th grader.
Adults only please. Space is limited; one spot per family.
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Student Accomplishments
We are proud to honor the accomplishments of our students, in and out of the classroom. Let us know what you are proud of -- send us accomplishments in the areas of academics, athletics, and community service
by email here.
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Extracurricular Bulletin
Middle School Spelling Bee: This year, Veritas Prep will be holding its very own Spelling Bee on November 16. Sign up with your Lit/Comp teacher! See
Mr. Winebrenner for a word list, and to practice Mondays after school in room 112.
Coloring Club will continue this quarter in room 204 on Wednesdays after school. Sign ups take place online. Feel free to bring your own supplies or come and use the club community supplies. See Mrs. Youn or Mrs. Weiland with any questions.
Ballroom Dance is learning swing this quarter. This is an excellent time for students to join and develop their skills for Winter Formal. The club meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:10 in the Lund, and is open to all high school students. See
Dr. Williams with any questions.
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College Counseling Updates
College Visit Season at Veritas
The college visit schedule is posted at the College Counseling bulletin board. New visits are added daily, so be sure to check often.
November 2nd is PSAT Test Day at Veritas
On Wednesday, November 2nd, all Veritas Prep students in grades 9-11 will take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), a practice college admissions test. Scores from the PSAT/NMSQT are never sent to colleges. However, for juniors, the scores are used to determine whether a student qualifies for the National Merit Scholarship program. For freshmen and sophomores, the test is only practice and allows students to gain exposure and experience with standardized testing for college.
The fee for having a PSAT/NMSQT test scored is $25. If you did not register at VPREP please do so at this link:
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Upcoming Athletic Events
Winter Sports Starting Soon:
Boys Varsity and JV Basketball - Starts 10/31
Girls Varsity Basketball - Starts 10/31
Boys Varsity Soccer- Starts 10/31
Girls Varsity Soccer- Starts 10/31
Middle School Sports will start the week of 11/7
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Development
Veritas Victory 5K
Lace up those running shoes and get ready for the 3rd annual 5K run/walk!
November 19, 2016. Start time is at 9:00 AM.
Registration Fees
$35.00 Individual runner
$100.00 Family registration when you register 3 or more.
Can't be there in person? $12.00 Couch Potato participant. (Race shirt available at packet pickup.)
Family discount: Register 3 or more and get family pricing. $100 dollars for 3 or more registrants (with same last name) and 3 event shirts. Additional shirts can be purchased for $12.00 each.
REGISTER HERE
*Those who register after November 11, 2016 may not receive t-shirt or SWAG bag.
Free Money for our School!
You can
double
or even
triple
your Community Investment and Tax Credit donations to Veritas Prep. 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 Sarah Marbach at [email protected] or 602.396.0276 with any questions.
Having your gift matched is an easy way to increase the impact of your donations to Veritas Prep 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!
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