WEEKLY NEWSLETTER MONDAY 28 JANUARY 2019

UPCOMING EVENTS View Full Headmaster Chat for High School is TOMORROW – January 29 Calendar We recognize that the morning Headmaster Chats do not work for all parents’ schedules. For that Athletics reason, Mr. Poppleton will host two Headmaster Chats in January that will begin at 6pm.

Middle school parents – Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6-7pm College High school parents – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6-7pm Counseling Please RSVP to Jennifer Swanson if you would like to attend these adult-only events. Thank you! PSO Middle School MAP testing – January 22 – February 1

MAP testing for Middle School students continues in math and English. Testing is done during periods 1 and 2 or 5 and 6. Please have students arrive on time, well rested, and well breakfasted. Try to avoid appointments during this testing.

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS HS Art Club at Chandler Prep

High school students are encouraged to sign up for Art Club. Students will create a mural in the Ramada from the work of art below. The cost is $30, and you can register online HERE. All the details are in the Art Club Flyer.

Titan House Plastic Bag Collection Schedule

Hello ! The bag drive has been an incredible success with over 2000 bags having been collected thus far. The schedule for remaining house day collections is as follows:

Date Titan House Monday (1/28) Tuesday (1/29) Wednesday (1/30) Thursday (1/31) Friday (2/1) Iapetus

Monday (2/4) Tuesday (2/5) Wednesday (2/6) Thursday (2/7) Friday (2/8)

Final Week! Monday (2/11) Tuesday (2/12) Wednesday (2/13) Coeus, Crius, Cronus, & Hyperion Thursday (2/14) Iapetus, Mnemosyne, Oceanus, & Phoebe Friday (2/15) Rhea, Tethys, Theia, & Themis

Chandler Prep 2018-19 Yearbooks

The number of yearbooks to order was finalized last week. Now, online orders may still be accepted, but there will be a limited number available to order. To guarantee you will receive a book this year please order ASAP. You are also able to confirm your order using the link. Don’t miss out!

Pre-order the 2018-19 Chandler Prep yearbook directly from the publisher. Order a 2018-19 Chandler Prep Yearbook. Chandler Prep’s order number is 16422. SUPPORTING CHANDLER PREP 2018 Tax Receipts Sent

Thank you to those who financially supported our school this past year. Your commitment and is appreciated.

2018 Tax Receipts were sent via email to all donors last week. If you did not receive yours, please contact Jennifer Swanson.

Thank you again. Your partnership makes a difference!

Intel families – Mark your calendars!

We will host two Intel Work Days this spring. Dates are Wednesday, Feb. 27, 12-3pm and Thursday, April 18 (*corrected date*), 12-3pm. Watch for details emailed to you, or contact Jennifer Swanson with questions.

COLLEGE COUNSELING College Financial Aid Night – February 6

Chandler Preparatory Academy's Office of College Counseling presents College Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 6:30pm-8:00pm. This evening program will be presented by Steven Tokos, Admission and Financial Aid Specialist at Arizona State University. This presentation is open to Chandler Prep parents and students, grades 9-12. Please RSVP by completing the form at the link below:

RSVP to Chandler Prep's College Financial Aid Night here.

Focus on Chandler Prep Graduate Emily Michael

Emily Michael (Class of 2012) recently joined our students at Chandler Prep to discuss her current work in the Peace Corps. After graduating from University of Arizona in 2016, she joined the Peace Corps. Emily is an Education Volunteer in Uganda, serving as a Literacy Specialist at a primary school in Arua, West Nile region. Besides working with teachers and pupils to improve reading, Emily is an advocate and trainer for sexual harassment support and an organizer for HIV interventions both in Arua and across Uganda. She has one more year in Peace Corps working with Catholic Relief Services, where her focus will be supporting a dedicated team improving health outcomes for orphans and vulnerable children.

Free ACT Prep from Naviance CCLR Live by Kaplan

For Juniors and Seniors: Help your students get last minute ACT Prep with a Free Live Course.

• Saturday, February 2nd • Wednesday, February 6th

Register for ACT® Bootcamp Live

PSAT Results

PSAT results will be discussed with 9th, 10th & 11th grade students on the following dates/times:

• Juniors - Tuesday, January 15 during Lyceum in the Chandler Prep Cafeteria • Sophomores - Tuesday, January 29 during Lyceum in the Michele Davis Theater • Freshmen - Wednesday, January 30 during Lyceum in the Michele Davis Theater

As a reminder, if you did not pay for the PSAT in October so your student receives their official score report and test booklet, you still have the option of making the $30 payment here. You can also check your history on the Chandler Prep's payment portal to see if payment was made earlier. ATHLETICS Please check http://www.chandlerprepactivities.com/ for all Chandler Prep activities.

Athletic Events This Week

Click here to see the list of athletic events for the week of January 28 – February 2.

HS Track and Field Needs Student Team Manager

The High School Track and Field team will be interviewing interested students for 2019 team manager.

• Must be available for all practices and meets. • Will earn a Varsity letter at the conclusion of the season.

Please contact Coach Harris for appointment, [email protected].

Spring Sports Information Night – January 30

We will have a mandatory information night on Wednesday, January 30th at 6pm in the Michele Davis Theater.

High School Tennis (Boys & Girls) Track (Coed) Baseball (Boys) Softball (Girls) Beach Volleyball (Girls)

Middle School Basketball (Boys & Girls) Tennis (Coed) Track (Coed) Swimming (Coed)

Great Hearts Athletic Scouting Camp – February 23

All Great Hearts schools are coming together to host an athletic scouting camp on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019. This year’s camp for all Great Hearts athletes will be hosted at Veritas Prep. The Scouting Camp is for all athletes, but for those who are looking to play sports in college it's highly recommended. For more information on the scouting camp, please start a Player ID with National Prospect ID here: https://nationalpid.com/greathearts

PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION (PSO) www.chandlerpreppso.org

Mark your calendars!

Titan Triad 2019 Friday, March 1st, 5:30-9PM

*BREAKING NEWS* - Talent Show Tryouts will be held next week on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 5th and 6th, during MS & HS Lunch and Lyceum. Sign-ups are posted in the cafeteria.

If your student is planning to audition, please remind them to practice and BE PREPARED. Bring any props, including backtrack music if needed for singers on a phone or laptop. A wireless speaker will be available. All song lyrics must be approved by administration so please bring a copy of your lyrics with you to turn in for review.

What is the Titan Triad? This all-school festival is a Chandler Prep tradition! It is an opportunity for students, parents, siblings, teachers, and teacher's families to come together, have some fun, and celebrate all that is Chandler Prep! There will be activities for all ages, outdoor stage entertainment featuring our wonderful school performing groups, food, fun surprises featuring some of our amazing faculty, and of course, our popular Titan Triad Talent Show featuring students AND teachers! Stay tuned for more info!

PSO General Meeting, Titan Triad focus Tuesday, Feb. 12 8:15am

Please join us as we plan our school carnival and look towards the end of the year events. We can use lots of helping hands!

Used Uniforms

We have lots in stock! Email [email protected] to request certain sizes and place your order. It’s a GREAT deal!!

Box Tops!

We are collecting Box Tops through Feb. 15!! You'll find them on Kleenex tissues, Cheerios, Old El Paso taco shells, and many other products. Please submit them in the basket in the forum on the PSO table. Thank You!

Hot Lunch Ordering

Hamburgers, Salads, Chinese Food, Pizza Muffins, and more! Order today on the PSO lunch ordering page. Remember: Orders need to be placed four days in advance!

Daily Announcements will be posted every day on the PSO Website! See exactly the same announcements that the kids hear. Don’t miss any important updates! Subscribe to the PSO website and get notified whenever there is a new posting: Click here to subscribe.

Chandler Prep PSO: Mission Statement

We are a community of parent volunteers that provides a support system to enrich students' academic experience. We volunteer our time in service, sponsor and promote social activities, and provide programs to benefit and support the faculty and administration who are working to provide the best educational experience possible for our children.

Service ~ Community ~ Friendship

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