January 11, 2024

Happy New Year! As we step into the uncharted territory of 2024, it is with great joy that I extend my warmest wishes to each member of our school family. January marks not just the beginning of a new calendar year but an opportunity for us to reflect and improve personally and as a school community.

The passing of time creates a demand on institutions such as ours, increasing the need for prudence and discernment The tradition of a Classical Education asks us to cling to what we know is permanent and best for the education of young people. However, we must also be open to new ideas and the possibility of improving our practices, procedures, and demeanor. Tradition is a word we use often in classical education. It can be a guiding light towards goodness and a template for success. It can also be an impediment to progress and can stifle improvement at an institution that prides itself on the practices and philosophy which prioritize the permanent and enduring over the latest and greatest. While we must evaluate the new with skepticism, we cannot hold onto things simply because they are old. This is the fine line that the classical educator must walk – but it is worth it.



In this new year, it is my hope that we all have the wisdom to discern between that which is worthy and should be held dear, those things which can be improved, and that which we should eliminate from our lives. While we love the classical, the old, the true, and tradition, we will continue to strive to be better. Our means may change, our ends will always be in alignment with the cultivation of the true, the good, and the beautiful.

Sincerely,

Mark McAfee

Headmaster

Q2/S1 Report Cards: PS Parent Portal Access

Report cards will be ready to view on the PS parent portal on 1/12 at the end of the day. All Families: Please make sure that you have your username and password. If you are having a hard time accessing the parent portal, please email Mrs. Kim, rkim@scottsdaleprep.org.

Headmaster Coffee

Mr. McAfee would like to invite all parents to attend a Headmaster Coffee in the Library on January 17th at 8AM. Please come and join us!

PSO General Meeting

Get involved in the PSO today! There are so many opportunities for service. Please join us for our meeting. 

Friday, January 12

8:00- 9:00 AM

SPA Library

Used Uniform Sale is cancelled for this month. The next Used Uniform Sale will be on Thursday, February 1st, 2024.

SPA Family Directory

Great news! We are launching an opt-in Family Directory for SPA! Please click here to read more and to sign up. Sign up by 1/31/24 to be part of the inaugural roll-out! For questions, contact directory@spapso.org. 

We also have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for the Family Directory. If you or your business is interested in sponsorship, please email directory@spapso.org for more information.

Calling Lunch Volunteers for Q3!

The Quarter 3 Lunch SUG is now available. Please sign up to help out with our hot lunch program. Time frame details are in the SUG. It is important to arrive on time and to stay for the entire shift because we really do need you! Thank you for supporting our SPA Lunch Program!

2023-2024 SPA Faculty Birthdays

Let's help our faculty members celebrate their special day! Please sign up to bring in a special birthday lunch or gift card to a faculty member! Click here to sign-up.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking to fill the following open positions for this year.

• Faculty Gratitude and Giving Co-Chair
• Shopper Program
• Booster Advertising
• Booster Spirit Wear Sales
• Booster Team Parent Liasion

Please email president@spapso.org if you would like more info on these roles. 



• Link to Raptor to register to volunteer on campus: Click here
• Link to volunteer interest form: Click here