Concordia Prep Weekly Update

Weekly Update – May 25, 2022

Calendar Reminder

School will be dismissed this Friday, May 27, 2022, at 12:00 pm. There is no EDP. Buses will depart at 12:30 pm. School is closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day.

Semester Two Exam Schedule

Exams begin on Friday, June 3. The exam schedule is attached and includes complete details about exam week.

Semester Two Exams

Heaven Sent Food Service and EDP Ends on Thursday, June 2

Food service in the CPS cafeteria will end on Thursday, June 2. That is the last day for 8th-grade students. June 2 is also the last day for EDP. All middle school students must be picked up no later than 12:30 pm on June 3 - 8.

Course requests for 2022-2023

Course requests are now open in OnCampus for students in grades 8 through 11 to make their course selections for next year. If you or your student have any questions please contact Mrs. Grill at kimgrill@concordiaprepschool.org or Ms. Bainbridge at marthabainbridge@concordiaprepschool.org. The Course requests will close on June 8th. Below is a link for instructions on how to use the Course Request feature in OnCampus.

Instructions for OnCampus Course Requests

Music Department News

The Concordia Prep Music Department has had a very successful festival season this past May. The Upper School Band and Choir attended a music in the parks event at Six Flags Great Adventure. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions the park was closed that day, but not before the Upper School Concert Choir earned an Excellent Rating on their performance and 1st place in their category, and the Upper School Concert Band earned a Superior rating on their performance and 1st place in their category.

The Middle School Band and Choir attended the Music in the Parks festival at Hershey Park. The Middle School Choir earned an Excellent rating on their performance and 3rd place in their category. The Middle School Concert Band earned an Excellent rating on their performance and 3rd place in their category.

We are incredibly proud of all of the hard work these students have put in over this last school year! They have taken every challenge and run with it! – Director of Music, Mr. Joseph Meador

Athletic Department News

Last Friday, Director of Athletics Fredrica Newman and Assistant Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Joseph Battaglia held a ceremony for eight seniors who signed their National Letter of Intent to play athletics in college next year. Photo from left: Josh Pouncy – Elms College, Basketball; Kaden Koester – Embry-Riddle University, Soccer; Terrell Bartee – Albright College, Football; Keenan Gilchrist – Shippensburg University, Football; Toyja Kelley – Ursinus College, Football, Kogge Metuge – Shippensburg University, Football; Sone Metuge – Shippensburg University, Football. Missing from the photo: Clifton Gillis – Gila River Community College, Football.

IAAM All Conference: Concordia Prep is pleased to announce the IAAM All-Conference players for the spring season: Lacrosse – Ceanna McGirt '24 and Molly Clapp '25; Softball – Kaitlyn Osbourn '23 and Lilly Lorenz '25; Track & Field – Kyla Snipes '23.

Reminders About Athletics Next Year

2022-2023 Physicals: Reminder that physicals for the 2022-2023 are due on August 7th, 2022, either in person or electronically. Physicals must be completed after May15th and prior to August 7th. Students will not be allowed to tryout for any teams if they do not have a physical on file. Physicals may be completed through a primary care doctor, or through an urgent care facility. Please provide the doctor with the attached form. Our Athletic Trainer partner Towson Sports Medicine, is offering two dates to get physicals completed, June 8th and August 8th. The August 8th physical date will be accepted for all athletes who do not participate in Football. Please use the following links to sign up. TSM June 8th Physicals Sign Up | TSM August 8th Physical Sign Up

Fall Sports Tryouts:

Football – Monday, August 8, 2022
Other MIAA Fall Sports (Boys’ Teams) – Wednesday, August 10, 2022
IAAM Fall Sports (Girls’ Teams) – Monday, August 15, 2022
Middle School Sports start date – Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Class of 2023 Senior Portraits

Irving Simon Photographers is scheduling senior portraits for the Class of 2023. Visit this link to sign up today: Concordia Prep Class of 2023 Senior Portrait Sign Up

Annual Saints Golf Tournament – Friday, June 10, 2022

Please join the Saints Athletic Department at the annual golf tournament to benefit Concordia Prep Athletics.

Where: Greystone Golf Course.
When: Friday, June 10, 2022, 12:00 check-in and 1:00 pm shotgun start.
Cost: $135 for single golfers/$500 for foursomes – includes dinner and premium golf shirt.
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available here:
2022 Saints Golf Tournament
Contact Athletic Director, Mrs. Fredrica Newman, with questions: fredricanewman@concordiaprepschool.org.

PTL News

Used Uniform Collection

End of the School Year Ice Cream Event

The PTL is treating every student and teacher to an End of the School Year Ice Cream Treat on Wednesday, June 1st right after school on campus at Pebble Beach. Please plan for dismissal to take a bit longer. There will be two Cow ice cream trucks and their services include...

* vanilla, chocolate and twist custard in cups or cones

* a topping bar of hot fudge, oreo, caramel, raspberry sauce and rainbow/chocolate sprinkles

* 5 flavors of Italian ice, gelati (ice topped with custard)

* sugar free orange Italian ice

Used Uniform Collection

The PTL is collecting gently used uniforms and gently used spiritwear. Bring your items to the bins in the hallway outside of the main office. Thank you!

Stay Connected...

* Sign Up for the PTL Remind - Text @cpsptl to 81010

* Join Concordia Prep PTL on Facebook

* Follow concordiaprepptl on Instagram

Attention Seniors and Senior Parents

Reminder to Seniors and Senior Parents: please have your student bring their acceptance letters to Mrs. Grill in the Guidance Office so the school can record and acknowledge their acceptances. Please contact Mrs. Grill with questions: kimgrill@concordiaprepschool.org.

End of Year Activities: Please click on the link below to find the end-of-year letters concerning baccalaureate and graduation, prom and after prom, graduation parties, senior chapel, and senior day away.

Class of 2022 End-of-Year Letters

After Prom Party, May 25, 2022, through 3:00 am on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Arena Club, 2304 Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21015. Please make arrangements for your student to be picked up by 3:00 am. If you have any questions, please email marthabainbridge@concordiaprepschool.org.