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SPARTAN WEEKLY UPDATE

December 21, 2023

Important Dates

December

12/25-1/5: Winter Break


January

12/25-1/5: Winter Break

1/15: No School, Civil Rights Day

1/22-26: No School, Barrett Jackson


February

2/2: Half Day, GH In-Service

2/19: No School, President's Day, R&R

2/24: HS Winter Formal


March

3/11-15: Spring Break

3/29: No School, Spring Recess


April

4/27: Senior/Junior Prom


May

5/3: Half Day, Field Day

5/6: No School, May Recess, R&R

5/6: Senior Dinner at 6PM

5/21-23: Half Day, S2 Exams

5/23: 8th Grade Promotion

5/24: Half Day, Last Day of School, Award Ceremony (invitation only), Senior Commencement


Teachers' Homework Blog Sites


Extra Curriculars Catalogue


SPA Test Calendar


For Athletic Inquiries NEW!

December 21, 2023,


All of us here at Scottsdale Prep want to wish your family the happiest of holiday seasons. You students have been working tremendously hard during these last couple weeks heading into winter break. We have been tremendously impressed by their ability to stay focused in the midst of the holiday season and with a well-earned break on the horizon. The value of a respite from our daily routine cannot be overstated.


These times remind us of the reasons why we engage in a course of study that prioritizes things of permanence and the human condition. These times of recharging, reconnecting, and rediscovering the magic of life, family, and faith allow us to return to our responsibilities with a fresh perspective and purpose.


However your family celebrates this season, please accept our heartfelt hope that you enjoy the company of family and friends, many laughs, much love, and the life giving rejuvenation that comes from these days of celebration. We look forward to a wonderful new year when our Spartan family returns to our common pursuit of the true, the good, and the beautiful.


Sincerely,

Mark McAfee

Headmaster

Q2/S1 Report Cards: PS Parent Portal Access

Report cards will be ready to view on the PS parent portal on 1/12 at 3PM. All Families: Please make sure that you have your username and password.

If you are having a hard time accessing the parent portal, please email Mrs. Kim, rkim@scottsdaleprep.org.

Headmaster Coffee

Mr. McAfee would like to invite all parents to attend a Headmaster Coffee in the Library on January 17th at 8AM. Please come and join us!

Quick Links

WEBSITES

SPA Website

SPA Athletics

For Athletic Inquires

SPA Extra-Curriculars

SPA College Counseling

PSO Overview


SUPPORT SPA

Donate to SPA

Volunteer at SPA

Shopper Programs

PARENT RESOURCES

Books & Supply Lists

Homework Club

Family Handbook

Lunch Program

Configio Payment Portal

Teachers' Google Classroom

Archived Newsletter


UNIFORMS

Anton, Dennis,

Dress Code

CALENDARS

2023-2024 Calendar

Bell Schedule


TRAFFIC INFO

Pick-up/Drop-off Procedure

Neighborhood Traffic Email


EXTRA-CURRICULARS

SPA Theatre Arts

SPA Extra-Curriculars

What's Happening Around the Campus

Finals Bake Sale, Support your Class of 2024!

Wednesday, December 20th - Fri, December 22nd 

Get your finals' sweets during your break from 10AM - 10:25AM under the stairs.

CASH ONLY, Goodies are $1 and $2 each.

Order Your Yearbook

Yearbooks are still available for purchase. Click here to order today! Our school code is 16379


Order Your Senior Ad

It's not too early to purchase an ad for your senior in the 2024 yearbook! Click here to Purchase an Ad! Our school code is 16379.


Yearbook Photo Submissions

Please share your amazing photos of Scottsdale Prep students from any school events! To share photos, click here. Enter SPA and then the school code (16379) to submit.

Health and Safety

Tips for Final Exams from the Health Office

If your student has not received their required 11-year-old immunizations, winter break is an excellent time to get up to date. All students must receive a TDAP and Meningococcal vaccine before they turn 12 years old or have an exemption on file.


If your student missed a final due to illness, they will make it up January 8th and 9th. Look for an email from Dr. Tammaro for more information. 

REMINDERS & LINKS

Health Office

Email Mrs. Warrington

Medication Consent Form

Counseling Resource Directory

Schedule a Vaccine

College Counseling Corner

2024 SPA Alumni Panel for Current Parents

Monday, January 8

Save the Date!

Current SPA parents are encouraged to join us on

Monday, January 8th for our annual alumni panel Q&A.


The following lists the colleges and majors being represented:


9:05-10:05AM, Panel #1 in Theatre

University of Arizona, Honors College

ASU


10:10-11:05AM, Panel #2 in Theatre

University of Arizona, Honors College

ASU

Northwestern

USC

Texas A & M

University of Arizona


11:10-12:05PM, Panel #3 in Theatre

ASU, Barrett Honors College

Scottsdale Community College

Embry Riddle (Daytona)

Harvard

Princeton


12:40-1:35PM, Panel #4 in Theatre

Princeton

ASU, Barrett Honors College

Lewis and Clark

GCU

U of A

We encourage parents and students to read the weekly Friday Wrap-Ups (here's the previous newsletter) to stay abreast of key dates, meetings, and opportunities.


To Schedule a meeting:

Mrs. Shannon Coolidge: Schedule a Meeting or email

Ms. Monica Ware: Email

Mrs. Aimee Vincent: Schedule a Meeting or email

SPA PSO Information

SPA LUNCH PROGRAM

Thank you SPA families for your continued support of our lunch program!

Program Information


Q3 Lunch Volunteers Sign-up!

Looking for PSO information? Go to SPAPSO.org

Questions? Email president@spapso.org


PSO General Meeting

Get involved in the PSO today! There are so many opportunities for service. Please join us for our meeting. 

Friday, January 12

8:00- 9:00 AM

SPA Library

Used Uniform Sale, January 11th

The next used uniform sale will be on Thursday, January 11th. It will be open for shopping from 7:30am to 3pm in the library. It is a self-serve sale and it’s cash or check only please. 

Calling Lunch Volunteers for Q3!

The Quarter 3 Lunch SUG is now available. Please sign up to help out with our hot lunch program. Time frame details are in the SUG. It is important to arrive on time and to stay for the entire shift because we really do need you! Thank you for supporting our SPA Lunch Program!

2023-2024 SPA Faculty Birthdays

Let's help our faculty members celebrate their special day! Please sign up to bring in a special birthday lunch or gift card to a faculty member! Click here to sign-up.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking to fill the following open positions for this year.

  • Faculty Gratitude and Giving Co-Chair
  • Shopper Program
  • Booster Advertising
  • Booster Spirit Wear Sales
  • Booster Team Parent Liasion

Please email president@spapso.org if you would like more info on these roles. 



  • Link to Raptor to register to volunteer on campus: Click here
  • Link to volunteer interest form: Click here
From the Academy Giving Office

Community Investment

Thank you, Scottsdale Prep! We are 35% to our goal for the 2023-2024 school year to support our operational budget through community investment. Now is the perfect time to give a gift to Scottsdale Prep, follow the link below to learn more.


Due date for the 2023 tax year: December 31st, 2023



Give a gift to Community Investment

Tax Credit

As 2023 comes to an end do not forget to re-direct your Arizona state taxes to Scottsdale Prep. A contribution to tax credit costs you nothing! You will receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes. Tax credit funds help to support athletics and extra-curricular activities. The maximum amount for joint filers is $400 and the maximum amount for single filers is $200. Due date for the 2023 tax year: April 15th, 2024


Contribute to SPA Tax Credit fund

Please contact Lisa Noyes at lnoyes@scottsdaleprep.org or Anna Moriarty amoriarty@scottsdaleprep.org in the Academy Giving Office with any questions.  

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16537 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 

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