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Quick Links
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Calendar
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April 13
Early Release
April 13
Middle School Social
CrackerJax
1:30pm-3:30pm
April 20
Museia
SPA - 5pm-8pm
April 21
6th/7th Grade Luau
7pm-9pm SPA MPR
April 22
D-Backs 1:10pm Great Hearts Family Day
April 28
Senior Prom 6:00pm
Marriot McDowell Mountain
May 4
Early Release Faculty In-Service
May 6
MS Swim Party McDowell Mountain
May 14-17
Used Uniform Sale
SPA Library
May 17
Senior Dinner 6:00pm
May 24
8th Grade Promotion
2:00pm
May 25
Awards Ceremony
May 25
Last Day of School
May 25
Senior Commencement
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Headmaster Message
Please click
here
for Ms. Chaney's weekly message.
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Museia - Friday, April 20, 2018
"FIRE and WATER"
5:00pm-8:00pm
Dunk Your Favorite Teacher for $1.00
Join in on the fun and see your favorite teachers get dunked for a $1. Will it be Mr. Hennessee at 5:30-5:50pm, Mr. Zuggi at 5:50-6:10pm, Mrs. Paff at 6:10-6:30pm, Dr. Pillsbury at 6:30-6:50pm, Mr. Gilfillan at 6:50-7:10pm, Mr. Underdal at 7:10-7:30pm?? Oh and let's not forget Mrs. Chasse-Clement, Mr. Heyde and Mrs. Pillsbury will be joining in on the fun!! Student volunteers are needed to make this fun event a huge success.
High school students earn community service hours.
Students may click here to volunteer.
Adult volunteers and donations are also needed please click here. Contact Kim Gleason w
ith questions.
Congratulations to Freshman Ariella Mandel our logo design winner.
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Is your family looking for an additional option for your student to complete their curricular music concert review project? SPA will be hosting the Celebration Strings, a professional string quartet, for a free and local concert at the Scottsdale Prep Theatre. Come join the Scottsdale Prep Orchestra for an evening of music centered around "Fire and Water".
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6th and 7th Grade Spring Celebration L-U- A-U
Saturday, April 21st 7pm-9 pm
SPA Multipurpose Room
Cost $15 in advance.
RSVP & PAY HERE (appreciate payment in advance for accurate headcount). $20 at door.
To donate items for the event or volunteer, sign up
HERE
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Fingerprinting at SPA
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:30am-10:30am
Please click
here
for a time slot to have your fingerprinting done at SPA. All parent volunteers must have a fingerprint card on file before participating in any school activities. Please note a $20 donation to offset the cost to is appreciated. Checks may be made out to SPA. Thank you!
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Final senior fundraiser at Naked Q BBQ
on April 13th!! Naked Q BBQ is owned by our own Señora Hartman's family. We would love for everyone to support Senora Hartman and the Senior class by attending this ALL-DAY event from
11am -9 pm.
Click
here
for the flyer! Just mention you are with SPA!
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If you are looking to get more involved next year, perhaps, taking on a position such as part of teacher appreciation team (day of event person for monthly lunches - 7 total - no administrative responsibilities, just show up day of to help lunch run smoothly), please contact Jo at [email protected]. Together we do great things!
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Last Call: Still need a few food items for Friday, April 13th Teacher Appreciation luncheon. Check here to see what is needed.
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Middle Schooler,
don't forget to come to CrackerJax this Friday, April 13th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm! Pay $11.00 at the door for bumper boats, mini golf, go karts, batting cages, and sand volleyball. Grab you friends and join in the fun!!
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Don't forget
as you are doing your spring or graduation shopping, to use t
he SPA Amazon link at the upper left corner of this News Blast. To order spring holiday cards, graduation annoucements, or thank you notes, use the
SPAPSO.ShutterflyStorefront.com to order from Shutterfly or Tiny Prints. Using these links brings in money to SPA at no additional cost to you!! Thank you!
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SPARTAN SPIRIT WEAR:
The Tye Dye Spartan Spirit Wear is available! Click here to order on line!
SPA Spirit Wear. Your shirt will be available the following school day!
- Reminder: Looking for information? Go to SPAPSO.org.
- Save the Date: Middle School Swim Social at McDowell Mountain Aquatics Center on Sunday, May 6th from 3-5pm. Summer is areound the corner!
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School Supplies 2018-2019 - EduKits
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Scottsdale Preparatory Academy
offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order your student's school supplies for the 2018/2019 year.
EduKits are custom made to include the supplies selected and approved by our school and shipping is FREE!
Click here to order by June 10 for the BEST pricing.
NEW THIS YEAR: EduKits will be delivered to your home shortly before school begins.
Extended online ordering is available through EduKit's Last Chance program from June 11 - July 15. Last Chance orders are subject to an additional fee and will be delivered to your home shortly before school begins.
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REMINDER: Order kits for the grade your student(s) will be entering in the 2018/2019 school year.
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Community Service and Presidential Service Award Announcement
All 9-11th grade students should begin submitting their yearly hours for their Community Service credit. Additionally, those students who have served over 50 hours can see if they qualify for the Presidential Service Award. Click here for information about the award, and email Mr. Gilfillan with any questions about SPA's Community Service requirements. Thank you for your service.
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Summer School Information 2018
We will offer summer school courses in a variety of areas to support current and incoming students to Scottsdale Prep.
Summer School courses will be offered on the Scottsdale Prep campus beginning June 4th - June 29th.
Please click here for a list of classes that will be offered. Summer school registration is no available on the payment portal.
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Save the Date - Used Uniform Sale in May
Scottsdale Prep PSO will have the final school year used uniform sale in the library
May 14th-17th. Due to a large inventory of boy's khaki pants the PSO will be offering a
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ON All BOY'S BOTTOMS! If your student will be attending summer school this is the perfect time to pick up a uniform!
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SPA's 2018 Junior/Senior Prom tickets can only be purchased on
Configio.
Tickets must be purchased by April 19th. Guest forms for sophomores and non-SPA students can be found at the front desk or on Configio.
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Host an Exchange Student 2018-2019
Are you interested in traveling the world?
Host an exchange student with AFS for school year 2018-2019, and learn about another culture from the comfort of your home. Hosting a student brings a new family member, teaches about another culture in a very personal way, and gives a bright adventuresome young person the chance to hone English skills, attend a great US school, and explore American life. Interested or want to just explore the idea? Contact Chris Crain at 602-339-0254. Leave a message! You can also contact
Ms.Chaney for more information.
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Great Hearts Family Day at Chase Field
Sunday, April 22, 2018 1:10pm
New 2018 Experiences, everyone who purchases a ticket will also be entered to win the following:
* Each ticket will have $5 of D-bucks included in which can be used on concessions, merchandise or in the team shop!
* On-field batting practice viewing for four (4)
* Upgraded tickets behind Home Plate
* One (1) Autographed item
* One (1) Promotional item
* Hot Dog Derby featured on the DBTV
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10th Grade College Visit April 19th
The entire sophomore class will be taking a field trip with their college counselors to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff on Thursday, April 19th. Families can pay the $15 field trip fee on the
SPA payment portal
. We will be boarding the buses at 7:45 a.m. in the back of the school and we will return by 3:30 p.m. Students do not need to go to their first period class and lunch will be provided by NAU in the dining hall. Students should dress in uniform, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket. If you are interested in serving as a parent chaperone, please email [email protected].
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Nurse's Corner
The weather is starting to heat up! Please remember to send your student to school with a water bottle so that they can get plenty of hydration throughout the day. Drinking plenty of water will help prevent dehydration, headaches, dizziness, stomachaches, and will help your student concentrate better in class. There are several water stations throughout campus where your student may refill their water bottle as needed. Please encourage them to drink!
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A School Ride - Transportation Reminder
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This is a reminder that enrollment to the shuttle service to Archway Classical Academy and Scottsdale Prep has started, and ENDS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018.
Right after April 22, 2018, if enough students enroll in a specific route, the route will materialize in the fall of 2018.
For more information please click
here.
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College Counseling News
Please click
here
for the list of early acceptances from colleges and universities for our Class of 2018! More to come soon!
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SPA Lunch Program
To order Scottsdale Prep Lunches, please click on the following link:
greathearts.boonli.com (
please bookmark this page)
S
chool Password: spartans1 (if you are a new user)
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Scottsdale Preparatory Academy | 16537 N. 92nd Street | Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Alison Chaney | Headmaster
P: 480-776-1970 | W: www.scottsdaleprep.org
Classical Education, Revolutionary Schools
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