SPARTAN WEEKLY UPDATE
December 10, 2020
Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month!
Semester 1 Exams - Early Release Days
December 15th - December 17th

Winter Break - No School
December 18th - January 3rd

Virtual Alumni Panel
Monday, January 4th
See College Counseling Corner for additional information!
Meeting ID: 237 612 3932
Passcode: 991143
Civil Rights Day - No School
Monday, January 18th

Student Conferences - Early Release Days
January 19th - January 21st

Student Conferences - No School
Friday, January 22nd
Headmaster Update
Semester 1 Exam Reminders & Schedule
Please note that the bell schedule is different this year from previous years. View the Final Exam Schedule and take note of the staggered exam start and end times for each grade.
2021-2022 School Calendar
Please click here to view the proposed 2021-2022 school calendar. Please note this calendar is tentative and subject to change, particularly for the January 2022 half-day week pending the release of dates for Barrett Jackson 2022. Once confirmed, the final calendar will be placed on the Scottsdale Prep website for future reference.
Student Conferences
All conference emails were sent out Thursday, December 10th. If you did not receive an email, have a conference in October, and are not opting out of a conference, please contact cgish@scottsdaleprep.org.
Quick Links
YEARBOOK
(School Code is 16379)
(School code is SPA)
Health & Safety
Updated Quarantine Guidance
If you were within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period or had physical contact with a person with COVID-19, you need to stay in quarantine at home.
The CDC recently updated its guidance for how long quarantine should last. While a full 14 days in quarantine is safest (since that covers the full period when a person might develop symptoms), the CDC has also approved a shorter timeline for those for whom a 14-day quarantine is not possible. The CDC recommends people without symptoms quarantine for at least 10 days without a test, or at least 7 days if they have a negative COVID-19 test on day 5 or after. If possible, though, CDC still recommends 14 days of quarantine as the safest way to protect those around you.
Traveling for the holiday season? Please review the International Travel Guidelines for COVID-19 below:
  • Stay home for 14 days after you return from international travel.
  • Take your temperature two times a day and monitor for fever (100.4>). Also watch for cough or trouble breathing.
  • Stay home and avoid contact with others. Do not go to work, school, or school activities/sports.
  • Do not take public transportation, taxis, or ride-shares.
  • Receive a negative COVID-19 test result 5 days or more after returning.
  • Click here for additional information
REMINDERS
Opt-In for Emergency Text Messages
In the event of an emergency, the school has the ability to send texts to families. To receive these emergency updates, please text YES to our school's shortcode: 67587.
Spartan Store
Spartan Outerwear
SPA approved school jacket that is allowed to be worn during school hours. Place your order by December 21st!
Socks, Socks, Socks!
Just a few pairs are left, so purchase today! Dress code approved. Place your order now!
Lucky Spartan Goody Bags Available for pre-order from the SPA Senior Committee for $10 per bag. Place your order HERE. The deadline is 12pm on December 11th!
A Message from Academy Giving
Your gifts to Community Investment and your AZ Public School Tax Credit are crucial to the success of our academy. In fact, they make an immediate difference to our operational budget because your donations bridge the charter school funding gap. In addition to the funding gap, COVID has impacted our budget in the following ways:
  • We spent $435 per pupil on COVID related expenses 
  • We received $3.52 per pupil from FEMA
  • We received $83.82 per pupil from the CARES Act to pay for COVID related expenses
  • Leaving $347.60 per pupil in expenses that we do not foresee being reimbursed
The safety of our students and teachers is our #1 priority, and we desire to protect our community to the best of our ability. Your support of Community Investment and Tax Credit is needed now more than ever. You may donate to Community Investment through this link and contribute your Tax Credit through this link.
We sincerely thank you! Headmaster Chaney and Paola Gale, Academy Giving Manager
Save the Date for These SPA Events!
Used Uniform Sale
January 4th & 5th!
Are your students returning to in-person learning? Have your children grown? Shirts, skorts, shorts, pants, and jackets. Please donate any uniforms your children have outgrown to the bin in the front office.
SPA Theatre Arts
Digital Season
Join SPTA for their season of digital theatre! Hosted as podcasts and video shows, our Middle School and High School Students are excited to share the world of theatre in a new way.
Deadline is December 11th! Looking for fun DIY activities? Not crafty, but really want to be? Get some Holi-DIY kits from AR Workshop Scottsdale. Great for gifts and family fun! 20% of proceeds go to support the senior class.
College Counseling Corner
College Corner
Read more about Important Dates, Barrett Summer Scholars Presentation, PSAT Results, Alumni Panel, Counselor Meetings, and College Acceptances.
Yearbooks! Yearbooks! Yearbooks!
Order 2020-2021 Yearbooks Now!
Pre-order your yearbook for only $65.The school code is 16379. Prices go up on January 22nd!
Did you miss Picture Day?
We still want to include you in the yearbook! Send us any photo (in uniform) for inclusion in the yearbook, using this link. The code is SPA.
Seniors!
Order your senior yearbook ad by December 20th for $100! The school code is 16379.
SPA PSO Information
Thank you SPA families for your continued support of our lunch program!
Don't miss out on opportunities at SPA!
Looking for PSO information? Go to SPAPSO.org
Questions? Email president@spapso.org
Support SPA when you shop this season.
Thank you to all who participated in Trivia night! Congratulations to the Mersiowsky family on their big win!
Sharing Some Snowstorm Joy with You!
Snowstorm is a SPA tradition and celebration so many are a part of, and one which we all enjoy very much! We offer a very special thank you to the following Snowstorm Committee members and their families for their continued inspiration and dedication this 2020 Snowstorm season: Aimee Avery, Kristen Templet, Veronica Palmieri, Maria Santos, Stephanie Handley, Diane Kar, Erin Robert, Mary Jane Wright, and Nan Verma. A heartfelt thank you also to those who supported these Committee members by donating snacks for the faculty kitchen and helping in the car lines. It was a beautiful celebration!
Teacher Appreciation Sponsorships
Due to Covid-19, the look and feel of our Teacher Appreciation meals (breakfast/lunch) has changed. In the past, we have been able to provide home cooked food for our teachers on a monthly basis. Although this year is very different, we are still able to provide meals to our much appreciated teachers and staff. The SPA PSO is offering Prep families an opportunity to advertise their businesses in exchange for supporting our Teacher Appreciation Lunches. Or, individual families can support the meals. The funds will help support the purchase of “grab and go” food items for our teachers. Please support these monthly events with your sponsorship commitment today. Click here for the Sponsorship form.
Volunteer at Scottsdale Prep
If you would like to volunteer at Scottsdale Prep or Archway Scottsdale, please use this link. The cost is $5.00. All volunteers must be approved through this process, no exceptions. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to John Lund, Great Hearts Safety Manager at jlund@greatheartsaz.org.
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Scottsdale Preparatory Academy
16537 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 
Alison Chaney | Headmaster
P: 480-776-1970 | W: www.scottsdaleprep.org
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