Please join Mr. Gilfillan for a Headmaster Coffee on Friday, November 5th. He will be speaking on "What is a Classical Education" beginning at 8:15am in the Library.
On the evening of November 20th, there will be an opportunity for high-school students to earn service hours by babysitting the children of SPA faculty members. If your student is interested in babysitting on the 20th, please have them reach out to Mrs. Michaels to learn more.
IS YOUR STUDENT PLAYING A WINTER SPORT?
Consider enrolling your student in Homework Club so that they can complete work before practice! To register click here. Contact Nicole Corbo, HWC Director, at ncorbo@scottsdaleprep.org with questions or for additional information.
Immunization records are due! Please check your email to see if the Health Office has asked for any additional documentation. For questions, contact the nurse Mrs. Warrington at jwarrington@scottsdaleprep.org.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - ARCHWAY FALL CARNIVAL:Attention high school students! Do you enjoy bouncy castles? Do carnival games sound like a great way to spend your time? If so, consider volunteering at Archway's Fall Carnival! The Carnival is on November 7th from 1:00-4:00pm. Volunteers will be running carnival games and monitoring obstacle courses and bounce houses. You can even count this time toward your Community Service hours!Click hereto sign up or contact Mrs. Michaels.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL UPDATE
Middle Schoolers, come jump with your fellow classmates at KTR on Friday, Dec. 3rd from 1:30-3:30pm. ($15 pay at the door). Alljumpers must have a signed waiver. Click here to fill out waiver in advance or fill out in person at the event. Questions? Email Diane Kar at MSsocial@spapso.org
SAVE THE DATE
Dine-out event at In-N-Out
Wednesday, December 8, 4:00 - 8:00 pm.
More details coming soon.
College Counseling Corner
COLLEGE CORNER
Click here to learn about Great Hearts Day at Barrett, College Visits and Counselor Meetings.
FREE PRACTICE ACT/SAT
Saturday, Nov. 6th
Revolution Prep is offering a free ACT or SAT Practice Exam to 10th and 11th grade students this weekend. To register in advance, click here
It's not too early to purchase an ad for your senior in the 2022 yearbook! There is a limited amount of space available and the deadline to purchase is November 30th. Click here to Purchase an Ad! Our school code is 16379.
YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSIONS
The yearbook staff needs your help! Please share your amazing photos of Scottsdale Prep students in action. Clickhere to share photos and enter school code: SPA. There is also an eShare iPhone/Android apps, which make it easy to contribute photos from mobile phones.
From the Academy Giving Office
Giving Tuesday is an international day that inspires people to do good in their communities. Since 2012, hundreds of millions of people have participated in making a difference in their communities. This year, Giving Tuesday is November 30 and I invite you to do good on that day by making your donations to Scottsdale Prep! Maximize all your charitable giving tax benefits for the 2021 calendar year!
Community Investment: This vital campaign is the most important contribution you make each year! Your tax-deductible gift allows us to fully operate and offer your student a top-tier education. We ask for $1,500 per student per academic year. Click hereto donate.
Tax Credit: This $400 or $200 contribution supports special on-site performances, field trips, extra-curricular clubs, and character-building programs. You receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your AZ state taxes and there is no money out of your pocket in the end!
FRIENDSGIVING CELEBRATION FOR OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF
Help us provide our wonderful SPA faculty and staff with food, beverages, and party items for the annual Friendsgiving event. Support this event by signing up to donate items. Pleaseclick here for the signup.
Stock up on gift cards for the holidays! With each gift card purchased SPA will earn up to 20%, at no additional cost to you. Shop at over 750 brands! Drop off your order form and payment in the PSO lockbox in the front lobby by 3:00 pm on December 3rd. Gift cards will be distributed at school the week of December 12th. Order Form, click hereComplete List of 750+ Brands, click here
The 2021 holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to raise funds for SPA simply by ordering holiday cards and personalized gifts at Shutterfly, Tiny Prints, and Minted.
Shutterfly & Tiny Prints: Shop our Shutterfly & Tiny Prints storefront and 8% will be donated to SPA. You can even use applicable discount codes. spapso.shutterflystorefront.com
Minted: Simply enter our Promo Code FundraiseSPAPSO at checkout and you'll receive a 20% discount on your purchase and 15% will be donated to SPA. www.minted.com
Each time you pay for a purchase from October 28th - November 28th using the Benefit App your name will be entered into a drawing for 1 of 2 $40 Fox Restaurant Concepts Gift Cards. Benefit is a mobile payment app that supports SPA through your everyday purchases. Over 160 leading national retailers participate in the Benefit program in-store and online. It's simple to use. At checkout simply use the Benefit app to pay for your purchase. Each transaction sends up to 20% of your purchase to SPA, at no additional cost to you.
2. Set up your secure profile* using either a credit card or bank account (This process takes several days)
3. Select “Scottsdale Preparatory Academy” as the beneficiary
4. Shop in-store, online, or send electronic gift cards as gifts
*Benefit partners with top banks and financial institutions to ensure that your data is handled securely and that your bank and credit card protections remain in place.
Save the Date of Tuesday, November 30th for our 1st Annual Dining & Shopping Event at Scottsdale Quarter & Kierland Commons. Meet friends for dinner, do some holiday shopping, or treat yourself to something special, all while supporting SPA.
We've partnered with Kendra Scott to host a Kendra Gives Back Event on November 30th between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. During the event 20% of your purchase will be donated to SPA. Can't make it to the event? You can still shop online on November 30th & December 1st. More details to come. Download the Benefit App and pay for purchases at 18 retailers at Scottsdale Quarter & Kierland Commons and up to 20% will go back to SPA. Please allow several days to set up your account. Enjoy a sweet treat at The Creamistry from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and 15% will be donated to SPA.
