March 21, 2024

Famed author F. Scott Fitzgerald notably said, “Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” Our students at Scottsdale Prep are high performers, are highly motivated, and sometimes extremely hard on themselves. It is unfortunate, but true, that sometimes our students become downtrodden as our school year enters the final weeks if their quarter three report card did not appear as expected. 

Tomorrow, when the portal opens and you sit down to discuss your child’s performance with them, I implore you to hearken back to Fitzgerald’s wise words and encourage your students to keep their nose to the grindstone. For, they still have nine weeks to work towards their goals for this school year, not to mention a lifetime to learn and appreciate the value of hard work. At Scottsdale Prep we treat our time in the classroom as a precious commodity, as well as the education we impart upon our students. In this last quarter, while some schools may begin planning end of year parties, our students will still be in the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. We encourage our students to continue their valiant efforts with vim and vigor—and never confuse a small setback with a debilitating defeat. 

Have a great quarter and Go Spartans!  

Mark McAfee

Headmaster

24/25 Re-Enrollment: Due Date is Tomorrow!

It’s time to re-enroll for the 24/25 school year!

Please be sure to verify or update your current address and upload your proof of residency when completing your enrollment in the enrollment portal. You will receive a confirmation email once your re-enrollment for the 24/25 has been electronically submitted and all documentation has been uploaded and verified.

Need to Pick Your Student Up Early?

When students are in Lunch or Lyceum it is VERY difficult to find them amongst the masses. Please coordinate with your student ahead of time and have them wait for you behind the lobby doors. Otherwise, you may have to wait for your student to get to their next class before we can reach them to call them out, which may be awhile. 

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

Friday, March 22, 2024

Miss Friday night football? Don't miss the Ultimate Frisbee tournament on Friday, March 22nd, 4pm-7:30pm!

• Who? MS and HS students. Pick your team and compete against classmates.
• What? Intense frisbee battles. Winners move on until one team dominates. Plus, a special halftime show: teachers vs. parents!
• Extras? DJ, BBQ, snacks (bring cash), prizes, and a Glow Celebration to wrap it up (glow gear included).

Cost? $10 to play (students/parents), $5 to watch, free for teachers. Sign up on Configio.

We need Parent Volunteers! Sign-up!

Used Uniform Sale

We will have an extended Used Sale from April 22nd to April 26th. Please come and shop for next year and summer school! This will replace the first Thursday of the month sale.

Lunch Program Needs iPads

Do you have an iPad at home no one is using anymore and not sure what to do with it? Consider donating it to us! The Lunch Program needs to replace our iPads that we use to serve students' lunch. The Boonli lunch system requires an iPad that can be updated to run the current iOS 17.3.1. We can use and would be thrilled to accept any of the following: 

• iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later
• iPad Pro 10.5-inch
• iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later
• iPad Air 3rd generation and later
• iPad 6th generation and later

If you have one and are willing to donate it, please label it Lunch Program and bring it to the front desk. Questions? Email lunchoversight@spapso.org 

Lunch Program: Q4 Volunteer Sign-up is Now Open!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0444A4AB2CA5F85-spalunch3

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 sign up. The directory is LIVE!! Check your email for your log-in and password link. For questions, contact directory@spapso.org. 

Emails have been sent to families who registered with log-in instructions. Please check your email spam folders for an email from DirectorySpot. 

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.

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