SPARTAN WEEKLY UPDATE
April 29, 2021
Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month!
Spartan Games Day - 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 Coffee
Thursday, May 6th
8:15am

PSO Volunteer Appreciation
Friday, May 7th
8:15am

Junior Only Dance
Saturday, May 15th

Semester 2 Exams - Early Release
Monday, May 24th - Wednesday, May 26th

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Wednesday, May 26th
2:00pm

Last Day of School & Awards - Early Release
Thursday, May 27th

8th Grade Only - Promotion Celebration at Medieval Times
Thursday, May 27th

Senior Commencement
Friday, May 28th
4:00 pm
Headmaster Update
Spartan Games Day Tomorrow!
Friday, April 30th
Dress Code
Students may wear any Scottsdale Prep spirit wear shirt, with uniform bottoms, and athletic footwear.
Bell Schedule and Early Release
Students will attend all six of their classes, but in a shortened duration, each for a different Spartan game. High school students (and middle school students on Mr. Clement's approved early release list) will be released at 12:05pm and middle school students will be released at 12:20pm.
Pick-Up and Traffic
Please consider late pick-up to help stagger the traffic and ensure a faster traffic flow. We kindly ask that you if you have more than one student, please pick-up your entire family at the latest student's dismissal time. If you arrive for prior to your child's dismissal time, you will be asked to circle back around.
Distance Learning Students
We kindly ask that you remain at home, and catch up on any missing assignments or course work.
Meet New Interim Headmaster
Join Headmaster Chaney and Interim Headmaster Gilfillan for a Headmaster Coffee on Thursday, May 6th at 8:15 am! Join Zoom Meeting
Distance Learning Devices 
We kindly ask that you begin returning devices (and power cords) that were borrowed for distance learning at the beginning of the year. Please include the original cardboard box with student name and grade level clearly labeled. You may drop off at the school front office, Monday - Friday, between 8am and 3pm. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Clement.
International Exchange Student
Hosting an exchange student helps broaden your family’s understanding of the world without leaving home and it’s a great way to add an international branch to your family tree! For more information about hosting Federica, contact AFS hosting volunteer Carol Meissner: carol@meissneraz.com or 602-214-1040.
Quick Links
UNIFORMS
YEARBOOKS
Last chance to Order! School code: 16379.
Health and Safety
COVID CASE COUNTER
Please click here for the current number of cases on campus who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in quarantine.

WEST WORLD VACCINATION SITE
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.
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
SPARTANS CELEBRATE ROYALLY
8th Grade Promotion Celebration at Medieval Times on Thursday, May 27th, 6-9pm. Click here for event flyer and purchase tickets by Friday, May 7th. For menu options and Covid-19 protocol, please visit medievaltimes.com. 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 or have any questions, email 8thgradepromotion@spapso.org
Preparation for the 2021-2022 School Year
SPA MENTORING PROGRAM
You are invited to an information meeting on Tuesday, May 4th at 2:45pm in the SPA Theater. Come learn about the Mentoring Program for the 2021-2022 school year and what Mentors Do:
  • They assist new middle and high school students in making the transition to SPA.
  • They assist new students in developing the skills necessary for academic success.
  • They set an example, serve the community, and exercise leadership.
SUMMER SCHOOL
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
The tax deadline has been extended to May 17th, so if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you still have time to help SPA reach our tax credit goal! Follow this link to make your tax credit contribution and help support athletics, extra-curriculars and Covid expenses at Scottsdale Prep. When we meet our tax credit goal, Mr. Gilfillan gets a new haircut: a shaved head and 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
Click to read about SAT/ACT Registration, Info Night for Rising Seniors, College Essay Support, and Counselor Meetings.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
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
Spring Gift Card Orders
Welcome to our spring gift card sale! For each gift card sold, SPA receives a percentage back, most 6% or more. Drop off order form and payment to the SPA office by May 11. Get gift cards to places you normally shop or to give as gifts delivered to you at SPA the week of May 17. No rushing around and SPA makes money at no additional cost to you.  This ORDER FORM lists a fraction of the cards available. Click HERE for the full retailer list.  Questions? Email Jo Polk at giftcards@spapso.org.

AmazonSmile is now on the Amazon app!
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Scottsdale Preparatory Academy" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They will donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us. How it works:
  1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
  2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
  3. Select "Scottsdale Preparatory Academy" as your charity
  4. Follow the instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app

PSO Volunteer Appreciation Meeting
Friday, May 7 at 8:15AM
Grab a cup of coffee and join us on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting
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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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