Front Office Bulletin: NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov 10th, in observance of Veteran's Day.
November 5, 2017 - This Issue:
HIGHLIGHTS

Academic and Athletic Field Day




8th Grade Social


6th and 7th Grade Social


The Parent Service Organization would like to thank the parents who donated their time as well as food to give the students the opportunity to have fun together. We couldn't do it without you!

HOUSES
Food Drive:  November 1 st -15 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 15th.   

 
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
Thursday, November 9th 7:40-8:40am
Hear about what your PSO is working hard to accomplish here at Cicero, hear an update on Houses, and a report from student mentors. If you need to feel more connected to what is happening, this is the place to start. Join us in the faculty lounge.

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 27/Feb 2
"In Vino Veritas"
Jane Hooppaw and Jen Lott
Mr. Hays
* 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!




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 A. Swearingen at Kswearinen@ciceroprep.org 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!


 

Needed:
Part-time Development Administrator 
The position will work closely with Mrs. Swearingen, our Director of Academy Giving, and will offer important data entry and administrative support. The perfect candidate would be extremely detail-oriented and data-drive 
Please contact Mrs. Swearingen at 480.580.4152  with any questions. Thank you!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE FIRST ANNUAL CICERO GOLF CLASSIC!


MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER AND SOFTBALL NEED MORE SCHOLAR ATHLETES. MORE INFO HERE.

COLLEGE COUNSELING

COLLEGE VISITS - Last week, two colleges visited Cicero to learn more about our school and our students: Earlham University and Colorado College.  Both schools were excited to learn about our all-honors curriculum and both look forward to returning next year to meet with our juniors for a more formal college visit. 

PSAT -Congrats to our 9th and 10th grade students who put pencil to paper and wrote the PSAT exam this month! Results will be released in December. Stay tuned for more information.

PARENT MEETINGS
- Have a question about college planning? Wondering what your freshman or sophomore should be doing to prepare for college? All families are welcome to schedule an appointment with our College Counselor. Contact: Scoolidge@CiceroPrep.org

QUESTION : Which Colleges Offer 100% Need-Based Aid ?  After Monica Felton's college financial planning presentation earlier this month, some families have calculated their Expected Family Contribution and are wondering, "How do I know which colleges will offer the most need-based aid?" There are, in fact, some colleges who promise to pay 100% of demonstrated need (everything above and beyond your EFC). Click here for list of these colleges
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PASSIVE FUNDRAISING



What:  Bring your unwanted Halloween Candy and help us earn $1 per pound.  
 
When:  November 1 - 8th
 
Where:  drop candy(please pre-bag) in the boxes located in the front office 
 
Why:  Win - Win....candy goes to servicemen via Operation Gratitude and Archway Cicero will earn $1 per 1 lb. collected to put towards programs and events sponsored by the Archway PSO. 
 
Upcoming Events
No School, 
Veteran's Day Observed 
November 10
 
CARDINAL ALLIANCE POTLUCK
 daVinci, Washington and Joan of Arc 
November 15

Enrollment Night 
November 15 6-7pm

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

Enrollment Open House for Archway 5th grade parents
November 17 8-10am

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


Do you have friends or family who are interested in Cicero Prep? Invite them to Archway Cicero and Cicero Prep's Info Night.