January 18, 2024

Today in our newsletter we are highlighting one of our many job fairs and events that will be held over the next few months as gear up for next year and beyond. This start of our hiring season seems a perfect time to pay tribute to those dedicated educators – our SPA teachers - who pour into our children daily.

It is the responsibility of all who have charge of young men and women to be more concerned with what will benefit children rather than what will please them, lest we engage our students in temporary fickleness and folly rather than engrossing students in purpose and principle. One of the greatest gifts we can give young people is that of expectations and our teachers push students to realize more of themselves than they ever thought they could.

A school can be defined by its physical building, but it is the teachers inside this building that seek to inspire their students and point them toward things worth learning. And it is THIS interaction which gives our school life. Ideas pursued without shepherds can be risky. Our teachers have come from all over the country as committed scholars, to be a part of something special and to serve as tour guides, escorting our students towards truth and beauty and goodness.



Placing great people and educators in front of our students is a difficult task and one that we do not take lightly. This challenging task is made more so because of a remarkable curriculum and educational philosophy takes a special sort of soul to illuminate. What we do here at Scottsdale Prep is difficult. But it is also fulfilling and joyous and ennobling and absolutely worth it. I am privileged to work each day with these virtuous and talented educators and friends. I am humbled each day by the minds I encounter, the examples of wisdom and virtue, and the disposition of our teachers to use their remarkable talents in service of our students and the future of our society. 

Sincerely,

Mark McAfee

Headmaster

Q2/S1 Report Cards: PS Parent Portal Access

PS Parent Portal is still open to view your student's report card. The portal will close on Monday, January 29th at 3PM. Please download or print your student's report card prior to this date. If you are having a hard time accessing the parent portal, please email Mrs. Kim, rkim@scottsdaleprep.org.

24/25 SPA School Calendar DRAFT

Here's the link to the draft version of the 24/25 SPA School Calendar. Please note that this is a draft version and we are waiting for an approval.

We are Hiring!

Great Hearts is hosting three Hiring Events on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 (9:30-11:30AM) to connect those interested in working for Great Hearts (for mid-year or 2024-25 openings) with Headmasters from across the valley. Headmaster McAfee and other admin will be recruiting at the north valley event at North Phoenix Prep. As members of our community, you uniquely understand the special qualities we are looking for in prospective staff members. Many of our best hires come through family and friend referrals of those who are in our community and understand what makes it special. Please think of your networks and consider sharing information about these hiring events, as well as information about Careers In Great Hearts. We appreciate your referrals as we hire for 2024-25. 

Scottsdale Prep Mid-year vacancies:

At SPA we are anticipating two mid-year, part-time vacancies that would perhaps interest a parent in our community. For both roles, a high school diploma is required. 

• ESS Aide (part time): Assists individual special education students when in a general education class, as well as with some small group work in the ESS room. 
• Family Giving Associate (part time): Assists with SPA's/ACS's annual Community Investment and Tax Credit giving campaigns. 

Please communicate interest in these positions to: 

• Mark McAfee: mmcafee@scottsdaleprep.org
• Marisa Lengel-Zigich: mlengelzigich@scottsdaleprep.org
• Travis Clement: tclement@scottsdaleprep.org

MS Social Event: Top Golf

Join your classmates at Top Golf on Friday, February 2nd from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Purchase includes 2 hours of golf and lunch! Tickets must be purchased by January 31st. Click here to purchase tickets. To golf with your friends, click here to select a golf bay. Parents, this event can only happen with your help! Top Golf requires that we have one adult chaperone for every 12 students. Please click here to volunteer.

Spartan Dads January Social Event

Calling all Spartan Dads! Social gathering on Wednesday, 1/31/24 from 5pm-8pm at O.H.S.O. (15681 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale). Questions? Email spartandads@spapso.org

Join the Spartan Dads Email List

Please sign up here to join the Spartan Dads email list to be notified of upcoming events. Questions? Email spartandads@spapso.org

SPA Family Directory

Great news! We are launching an opt-in Family Directory for SPA! Please click here to read more and to sign up. Sign up by 1/31/24 to be part of the inaugural roll-out! For questions, contact directory@spapso.org. 

We also have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for the Family Directory. If you or your business is interested in sponsorship, please email directory@spapso.org for more information.

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