SPARTAN WEEKLY UPDATE
April 8, 2021
Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month!
AzM2 Spring Testing
April 7th - April 9th

PSO General Meeting
Friday, April 9th at 8:15am

Barrett Honors College
Saturday, April 17th
(additional info under College Counseling)

Senior Only Prom
Saturday, April 17th

Spartan Games & Early Release
Friday, April 30th

College Decision Day Parade
Friday, April 30th
6:00pm

May Recess - No School
Monday, May 3rd

Senior Dinner
Monday, May 3rd
Headmaster Update
Headmaster Coffee
Please join Headmaster Chaney for a virtual coffee on Friday, April 16th at 8:00am.
Meeting ID: 972 9188 0554, Passcode: 480424
Traffic Reminders for All Drivers
We kindly ask for your cooperation with a few traffic reminders, to ensure we are courteous neighbors to adjacent businesses and compliant with traffic laws.
Be aware of where you are parking your vehicle, and the proximity to the ingress/egress for each property. This can create a hazard and limited visibility when exiting the property. Neighboring businesses have been kind in letting us know that some cars are too close, but they are well within their rights to tow if you are blocking entrance to their lots.
Do not park in the fire lanes or in front of any fire hydrants. These are designated for emergency vehicle access in the event of an emergency.

AZM2 Testing Calculator Reminder
Tomorrow is the AZM2 Math Test. All 7th, 8th and 10th grade students should bring a calculator with them!
Quick Links
UNIFORMS
YEARBOOKS
Last chance to Order! School code: 16379.
Health & Safety
West World Vaccination Site & Traffic
Arizona will be launching a state indoor vaccination site at West World, opening April 22nd. Please note traffic information below and reach out to Mr. Clement if you experience any issues.
All traffic (site signage and parking attendants) will be directed to enter the vaccination site from the Pima/101 FWY frontage road. There should be little to no traffic on 94th Street. However, those aware of the 94th Street, Thompson Peak Pkwy and Bell Road entrances, may try to find a way to use those entrances to enter the site. All participants will park and walk up to the tents, as this is not a mobile vaccination site. Lines should only form outside of cars waiting to enter tents.

Updated COVID Quarantine Guidance
Great Hearts has come out with an amendment to the covid-19 guideline ‘close contact with someone who tested positive for covid-19 when isolation from the individual is possible’. The amended guideline states the exposed individual is quarantined off campus for 7 days after last day of contact as long as they don’t have symptoms and a PCR test is negative that was taken within 48 hours of day 7 of being in quarantine. The individual may return to campus on day 8.
REMINDERS & LINKS



If you have COVID-like symptoms, you should get tested right away.


Temperature Takers Needed!
Sign-up here
What's Happening Around Campus
SPARTAN GAMES DAY
Friday, April 30th
SPARTANS CELEBRATE ROYALLY!
 8th Grade Promotion Celebration at Medieval Times
Thursday, May 27th, 6-9pm
Click here for the event flyer and Purchase tickets by Friday, May 7th
For menu options and Covid-19 protocol, please visit medievaltimes.com or email 8thgradepromotion@spapso.org. The event is for 8th grade Scottsdale Prep students only, but parents are welcome to attend and purchase tickets. If you are interested in chaperoning the event, email 8thgradepromotion@spapso.org
Preparation for the 2021-2022 School Year
Summer School Now Open!
We encourage you to consider registering for a Scottsdale Prep summer course! We will offer remediation courses as well as several other enrichment opportunities. Click here to view the summer school information and sign-up for classes on the Scottsdale Prep Payment Portal.

EDUKIT - Supply Lists
Scottsdale Prep offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order school supplies. View the EduKit Program and use this link to place an order! If you would like to purchase your student's supplies on your own, view the 2021-2022 Supply Lists for the grade level needed.

Consumable Books
The 2021-2022 consumable book lists for each grade level are now available!
From the Office of Academy Giving
Senior Thesis Spotlight
The Senior Thesis is the culminating experience for our Scottsdale Prep students and shapes our students in profound and meaningful ways. Two of our wonderful Seniors, Jenna Hartman and Sam Hurley reflect on this unique experience. We are proud of Jenna and Sam, and we honor each Senior for their dedication to this effort. We also thank the many faculty who served as thesis advisors this year. Every curricular experience offered at Scottsdale Prep, including the Senior Thesis, is supported by Community Investment. Your investment truly impacts our students.
TC + 1 is our formula for success! Please make your tax credit and bring in one more from a friend or family member! You can help Scottsdale Prep students AT NO COST TO YOU! Your $200 or $400 tax credit will lower your AZ state tax bill! Here is the link to share with family and friends: SPA AZ PUBLIC TAX CREDIT. This year, we have something really amazing to work for…Mr. Gilfillan will shave his head if we reach our $205,000 goal! The student who brings in the most tax credits will be the first to use the clippers!
A Note from Great Hearts:
Great Hearts Arizona is seeking candidates for multiple roles in data support and fundraising coordination on the Development team. Part-time and full-time options are available. If interested, email Haley Kucharo, Development Officer, at hkucharo@greatheartsaz.org.
College Counseling Corner
College Corner
Read more about College Admissions 101 Courses, Counselor Meetings and 2021 College Acceptances.
Barrett Honors College - Great Hearts Students Only! Saturday, April 17th
Join Barrett Honors College staff and students to learn about the value of an honors education. The presentation will include Barrett curriculum & admissions process, a Barrett student panel of Great Hearts alumni, and a live Zoom tour of the Barrett residential community. Register Now!
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
PSO General Meeting
Friday, April 9 at 8:15am
Meeting ID: 956 0738 2661, Passcode: 512859
Teacher Appreciation Committee Needs Your Help!
Our teacher appreciation committee has great ideas to support our teachers but due to Covid-19, the look and feel of our 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.
We need your help to raise funds for Teacher Appreciation meals! Consider donating HERE. All funds raised go directly toward the purchase of meals for our wonderful teachers and staff. Please help us continue this great tradition!
If your family owns a small business that would like to underwrite a lunch, please contact Kelle Hohl at president@spapso.org for more information. 
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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