Thank you, Veritas Parent Organization!
The Veritas Prep Evans Library has a new look, replacing our old, worn furniture with beautiful new seating and surfaces. Thank you to our generous parents, who through the Veritas PSO have given our students and faculty a beautiful space to read, write, and contemplate!
Introducing This Year's Seminar Series
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."

So said Walt Whitman, and so we begin the series of community seminars! Join Mr. Winebrenner on Wednesday, September 5th, at 6:00 PM, for a lively reading and discussion of some of Whitman's poetry, both iconic and lesser-known. Those who sign up with be emailed a copy of the poems, in case you wish to read them in advance.

If you can't attend on the 5th, look for others in this series on the first Wednesday of each month - and a discount if you sign up for the series.
 
Veritas Junior in Summer Scholars Program
Veritas junior Camila Mercado (pictured below with the group) attended a summer scholars program at Templeton Honors College of Eastern University. The title of this year's course was "Confronting Dragons" and Focused on the writings of CS Lewis and Tolkien.
We are proud to share the good things our students do, both in the classroom and beyond. If your student has an accomplishment you would like to share with the community, please let us know!
Curriculum Night is Tomorrow, August 23
The event starts at 6:00 PM. Arrive early, through the south courtyard gates and pick up your class schedule in the lunch room. After an assembly in the Lund Center, parents will take a miniature version of their students' schedules, with short lessons from faculty. Click here for Facebook event. Hope to see you there!
Picture Day is Friday, August 24
If you would like to pre-order, your students should be bringing home paper forms, or you can click here to visit our photographer, Grads Photography. All students should arrive in uniform (seniors, your portraits take place before school - see the email from your parent representatives for details). Click here for full info. 
Find a Club and Sign Up Here!
Volunteers Needed! Front Office Assistance
Our hard-working front office team would really appreciate some additional help from our parent community. Particularly, they are hoping to find a weekly volunteer who can be work regularly with them on phones, greeting, and mailing. Email Paula Clemmer if you can help!
Drama Help Needed
Looking to use some creativity to help our community? The Drama Department is looking (desperately!) for volunteers to help with costume alterations and set design/building for both curricular and extra-curricular shows. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Lindsay or Ms. Vogel. 
VPSO Hot Lunch Program
The hot lunch program is our PSO's largest fundraiser and everyone has the opportunity to participate while making your life easier in the morning not needing to pack a lunch! All proceed go directly back into the programs that your students participate in at school like prom, homecoming, senior trip, snow storm and many more!
 
To participate in the hot lunch program, you will need to set up an account and place your orders by the 25th of each month prior (i.e. September orders close on August 25th) Please click here to set up an account or place an order. New accounts use the password: veritas6  
 
 
Thank you for your support! 
Key Links for SY 2018-19 
Development
Great Hearts Gala
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Supports Professional Development for Great Hearts teachers

Auction & Raffle Items Needed

Contact Kirsten Dunlap at 480-888-5890 or kirstengdunlap@gmail.org
Individual tickets will go on sale on August 1, 2018
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