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Music Fest is this Saturday, 3/24, 4-9PM!
Click below to get your tickets!
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THIS SATURDAY:
ARCADIA CARES: FOOD FOR KIDZ
PACK-A-THON
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018
8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Everyone is invited to join Great Hearts-Great Hands at the Arcadia Pack-a-thon, Saturday, March 24th, from 8:20 to 1:30 at the Prince of Peace Church. Bring family and friends, ages 3 and up, to participate in this assembly-line packing of meals benefiting hungry children and their families, locally and internationally. Hope to see you there!
The entire community, ages three and up, is invited to participate in assembly-line packing of meals for hungry children and their families, locally and internationally.
Click here to sign up for one or more volunteer shifts!
Last year, the Veritas community was the largest group participating in this event, at which 91,662 meals were packed for families in need. We can make a difference!
Can't join us that day? Looking for more ways to help? Each meal costs only 15 cents to pack! (See this
link for info on donations and sponsorships.)
The Pack-a-Thon is hosted by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church which is a non-profit 501c3 charitable organization so all donations are tax deductible.
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Turn in Re-Enrollment Packets: March 19-23
Veritas Prep will be
accepting re-enrollment packets during March: please aim to bring yours in between March 19th and March 23rd, if possible. Let our front office know if we can help in any way!
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Coffee with the Headmaster: Athletics,
March 23
Join Mr. Dean and special guest Athletic Director Troy Head on Friday, March 23, at 7:40 AM. They will be talking about the VPA athletics program, this spring and looking ahead.
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Art Walk Coming Up April 4, 6 - 8 PM!
The Veritas Art Walk is an annual tradition celebrating the great work our students do in the fine arts within the Veritas curriculum. Come enjoy an evening of student art work and musical performances!
Calling ALL STUDENTS to submit artwork ASAP
All students who are currently in MUSIC classes, we need your artwork from last semester! Also, students who were in Art classes during the second semester last year as well as the Summer Painting Studio, WE NEED YOUR ARTWORK! Submit artwork to Rm 106, 108
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Find Your Summer Class: Click Below!
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The summer class schedule this year includes:
- Incoming 6th-Grade Academic Camp
- Enrichment in Art and Spanish
- Online Practice Opportunities
- Credit Courses
Click the banner below for catalog and registration!
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Veritas Prep partners with EduKit to provide a convenient option; a portion of proceeds from the EduKits go to support Veritas Prep.
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Upcoming Standardized Testing
Students in grades 6-11 will be tested in science, math, and English language arts using online exams. For these tests, students are asked to bring headphones. They may also be purchased at the front desk for $1, or borrowed during the testing session. Below are key testing windows.
AIMS Science: March 26-29
AzMERIT: April 2 - 27
Middle-school students have access to online practice resources for English reading comprehension and writing: see Mr. Dean's note for info.
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Senior Thesis Defenses Continue
Seniors discuss their thesis papers with a panel of faculty, including their advisors. Lively discussion, followed by Q&A with visitors. Come see the culmination of a Veritas education!
Click for a schedule of defenses.
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8th-9th-Grade
Beowulf Reading, April 5, 4:00 PM
A biannual Veritas tradition continues: the full reading-aloud of the Old-English epic poem
Beowulf by our 8th-and 9th-grade students and faculty. Gathered round a fire-pit emblazoned with images and runes from the poem, students and teachers take turns reading through the entire poem aloud from beginning to end (with dinner in the middle). 8th-9th-grade only.
Register here, no later than March 30
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Angulus Discipulorum:
Students' Corner
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Camp O'Connor
Middle-School Summer Opportunity
Camp O'Connor is a free, merit-based summer program for middle school students with a mission to educate, encourage and inspire the next generation of leaders through a greater understanding of and participation in our democracy.
The five-day summer program provides incoming 7th and 8th graders with a unique, educational civics experience blended with leadership development. Camp O'Connor helps to prepare future leaders for greater participation in our democracy and strengthens their potential for lifelong success.
Click here for more information.
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Tax Credits
There is still time to contribute a Tax Credit for 2017 to Veritas Prep. This is a win-win way to support a great cause...your child's school. Please click HERE to schedule your Tax Credit today!
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Free Money for our School!
Did you know that you can double or even triple your Tax Credit or Community Investment donations to Veritas Prep? Many companies will match your donations to our school through their Corporate Gift Matching Programs.
Simply reach out to your Human Resources department or 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 smarbach@veritasprepacademy.org 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 help us provide our students with the education they deserve. Thank you!
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