Cross Country Meet On Campus this Afternoon – Access Limited on Campus after 3:45 pm
Concordia Prep is hosting a Cross Country meet this afternoon. The campus gates will be closed at 3:45 pm. There will be staff stationed along the race route to ensure the safety of the runners. Parents will have access to campus but may have to wait during periods while runners are passing.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences – Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7
In-person, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 6 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Friday, October 7, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. School is closed for students on Friday, October 7, 2022. Visit the Parent-Teacher link to sign-up. Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 5 at 5:00 pm. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Concordia_Prep_School
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Calendar Updates to EDP in October
There will be no EDP on Thursday, October 6 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences and no EDP on Wednesday, October 12 due to the noon dismissal after PSAT Testing.
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PSAT Testing – Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Students in grades 8 -11 will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12, from 8:00 am. until 12:15 pm. Students will be dismissed from school at 12:15 pm. All students must report to their assigned testing classroom and be ready for taking the PSAT before the 8:00 am. start time. There is no make-up date for PSAT. Reminder: ALL students in grades 8-11 must be on campus at 8:00 am for the PSAT exam.
All students will need the following items for the PSAT:
- No. 2 pencils with erasers. The College Board requires no. 2 pencils; mechanical pencils are not allowed for testing.
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Battery, handheld scientific or graphing calculator. (See list of approved calculators at https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/taking-the-test/what-to-bring-leave/calculator-policy)
Students in grades 8 and 9 take the PSAT 8/9. The PSAT 8/9 tests reading, writing, and math skills. The PSAT 8/9 gives families and teachers valuable information students’ academic strengths and weaknesses.Students’ score report will pinpoint exactly what they need to work on to graduate from high school and be ready for college.
Students in grades 10 and 11 take the PSAT/NMSQT. The PSAT/NMSQT measures the knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and math students learn in the classroom, which is the same knowledge and skills your child needs to succeed in college and career.
The PSAT does not affect college admissions applications, but it is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. (Concordia Prep had a National Merit Scholarship winner in the Class of 2022!) Some of the highest scoring students may win scholarship money, so while students should not stress about taking the PSAT, students should not ignore it. Students can use the PSAT as practice for the SAT and ACT and a guide in preparing for the college admissions process.
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The Office of Admissions is Looking for a Host Family for a CPS Student
Open your home to the world and the world becomes your home! CPS is seeking a host family for a male student currently attending Concordia Preparatory School. Host families volunteer to provide room and board, and a supportive family environment. Please contact Ms. Stefanelli if you are interested.
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From Campus Pastor Peter Couser
Outreach Opportunity: Food Drive for "The Haven”
Concordia Prep and NewThing are partnering with the Student Support Network to provide food for those in need inner community. We will be directly supporting “The Haven,” a room at Loch Raven High School where students in need can go for pantry and personal items free of charge. You can read all about it here!
We are collecting the following food items through this Friday, September 30: Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Pasta Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Fruit, Canned Beans, and Soup. Monetary donations will be used to purchase additional food items to support “The Haven.” Food can be brought to school each day beginning Monday, September 19. Money to purchase food can be donated here (choose the fund “Student Support Network-Food for ’The Haven’”)
We will be having a contest between 6th-8th grade, 9th-10th grade, and 11th-12th grade to see which group collects the most food! The group that collects the most items per person will win an ice cream party. For money donated we will count every $2 given as 1 item. Please contact Ms. Weldon (melissaweldon@concordiaprepschool.org) if you have any questions.
NewThing Church
Don’t have a church home? Worship Gatherings are Sundays at 10:00am on the campus of Concordia Prep (in the Media Center). You can also worship via the livestream.
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Athletic Department News
Upcoming Games
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Wednesday, September 28: Cross Country home meet vs. Jemicy and SSPP, Varsity Girls’ Soccer at Bryn Mawr Coppermine Norris Field at 4:00 pm, Varsity Boys' Soccer at Curley at 4:00 pm, MS Volleyball at home vs. NDP B team at 3:30 pm and A team at 4:30 pm.
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Thursday, September 29: JV Football at Curley at 4:00 pm, Volleyball at Chapelgate, JV at 4:00 pm and Varsity at 5:00 pm, MS Girls’ Soccer at home vs. Gerstell at 4:45 pm, MS Boys’ Soccer at home vs. AACS at 3:30 pm.
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Friday, September 30: Varsity Football at home vs. Curley at 4:00 pm , Boys’ Soccer at North Harford Varsity at 3:30 pm, and JV at 5:00 pm
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Annual Art Club/Drama Club Trip to Broadway
Interested in seeing The Phantom of the Opera before it closes? After 35 years on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera will play its final performance on February 18; so this is a great chance to see one of the most iconic shows on Broadway before it’s too late! Open to students in both middle school and high school, CPS will be offering a one-day trip to Broadway on Thursday, November 17 to tour a museum and watch a Broadway matinee. See Mrs. Johnson (room 207) for more information.
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Operation Christmas Project
The art club is getting started on the Operation Christmas Child project. We will be packing shoe boxes with gifts and supplies to send to children living in poverty around the world. A gospel book is included. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to participate in the great commission of sharing the gospel with the nations. Take all items to art room 105. Oct. 3 – 7 Hygiene Week: Please bring in toothbrushes, bar soap in a box, combs brushes, and washcloths. NO liquids or aerosols, please. Contact Mrs. Marci Barth with questions: MarcieBarth@concordiaprepschool.org.
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Art Club Spirit Night, Thursday, October 13
Support the Art Club on Thursday, October 13 at the Texas Roadhouse Whitemarsh location. Dine in or take out – 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the CPS Art Club. Please show this flyer in order for Concordia Prep to receive the donation: CPS Art Club Spirit Night
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Inclement Weather Announcements
Concordia Prep follows Baltimore County, non-Hereford zone, for delayed openings and closings. In the event of inclement weather, CPS will communicate updates regarding school delays and cancellations through:
Please make sure your email address is updated in OnCampus and with Ms. Stefanelli and Mrs. Ponton. You can set up OnCampus to receive notifications for a number of school communications. Under your profile in the upper right hand corner, select Settings, then Notifications (on the left side of the screen), click on Announcements posted. Click on the link for "edit options" and you can receive notifications whenever communications are posted to OnCampus, including Emergency Bulletins.
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Saints Bingo – Friday, November 18, 2022
Saints Bingo is back on campus featuring Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Kate Spade, Thirty-One, Vera Bradley, and more. Bingo will be held in the CPS gymnasium from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm). Tickets are $30 per person, and $35 at the door, however, we expect a sellout! Tables of 10 are $270 – tables must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale. Visit the Concordia Prep website for more details: 2022 Saints Bingo
Each of the 20 games that are included with your ticket will feature a theme-filled Vera Bradley or thirty-one bag. We’ll also be offering special bingo games and raffles of high end purses!
Want to help out? You can sponsor one of our bags or purses, send in a monetary donation for our shoppers to purchase the items to fill the bags, or volunteer to sell Raffle Tickets or Specials at the bingo event. If you are a business owner or know of someone who would be willing to be a patron for our event, please contact Director of Advancement, Mrs. Gloria Murphy at gloriamurphy@concordiaprepschool.org.
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Sunrise Service for Juniors and Seniors – Friday, September 30, 2022
The PTL in collaboration with Pastor Couser and the SGA are hosting a Sunrise Service on Friday, September 30th at 6:30 am for the junior and senior classes. The PTL will have coffee, hot chocolate, donuts and pastries outside while we wait for the beauty of the day to start and then we’ll move into the cafeteria for a more filling breakfast of french toast casserole, sausage links, fruit salad and much more!!
Students should use this link to RSVP:
Parents we can’t do this without your help. If you are able to donate to this event, please sign up: Sun Rise Service
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PTL News
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up to help the PTL at upcoming events.
PTL Membership
The PTL is a group of parents dedicated to celebrating our students and supporting the teachers of Concordia Prep. If you would like to join the PTL or renew your PTL membership, click the link below to fill out the form and then follow the directions to pay the $25 family donation. Join the PTL
Used Uniform Collection
The PTL is collecting gently used uniforms and gently used spirit wear. Bring your items to the school during the summer office hours. The PTL thanks you!
Stay in touch with the PTL...
* Join Remind - Text @cpsptl to 81010
* Follow us to Facebook at Concordia Prep PTL
* Follow us on Instagram at concordiaprepptl
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School Calendar
Friday, September 30: Saints Sunrise Service for classes of 2023 and 2024 at 6:30 am sponsored by the SGA and PTL.
Tuesday, October 4: PTL Meeting at 6:30 pm.
Friday, October 6: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm.
Friday, October 7: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00am-12:00 pm, school closed for students.
Wednesday, October 12: PSAT testing day, noon dismissal.
Thursday, October 13: Spirit Night for the Art Club at Texas Roadhouse in White Marsh.
Monday, October 24: Spirit Week Begins.
Friday, October 28: End of First Quarter, Homecoming Bonfire, and Variety Show.
Saturday, October 29: Fall Open House-Homecoming Festival, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Sunday, October 30: NewThing Trunk or Treat.
Monday, October 31: School Closed, faculty meetings.
Tuesday, November 1: PTL Meeting at 6:30 pm.
Friday, November 4: 10:00 am delayed opening, First Quarter report cards post on OnCampus after 3:00 pm, Fall Play – The Play that Goes Wrong at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, November 5: Fall Play – The Play that Goes Wrong at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, November 5: Fall Play – The Play that Goes Wrong at 2:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 16: Prospective Family Forum at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 23-Friday, November 25: School Closed, Thanksgiving Break.
Friday, December 2: 10:00 am delayed opening.
Tuesday, December 6: PTL Meeting at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, December 7: Prospective Family Forum at 6:00 pm.
Friday, December 16, Monday, December 19-Wednesday, December 21: Mid-Term Exams, Noon Dismissal
Thursday, December 22 - Tuesday, January 3: School Closed for Christmas break.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023: School Resumes
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