HEADS’ LETTER
APRIL 6, 2017
WELCOME HOME! The Middle School STUDY TOUR TO MADRID was
clearly an amazing experience for our world travelers and their teacher Senora Morgan over SPRING
BREAK 2017!
Three very adventurous Seventh Graders were given the opportunity to travel to Spain over Spring Break with
Spanish teacher, Señora Morgan. Gabriela Caldeira, Brie De Leon, and Logan Sorensen became a part of a loving
host family and students in one of the exceptional schools in Madrid, Colegios Ramón y Cajal. They spent time in
the classrooms of their host buddies in our sister school just like our Spanish visitors do when they come for a study
tour to Corbett Prep every year. Senora Morgan reported, “Our three students represented Corbett Prep very well.
They showed great interest in every aspect of this experience in addition to making life-long friends!” Our students
were model global students and the school sang their praises! They also spent time touring Madrid and the amazing
cities of Toledo and Segovia.
Student responses that support their parents’ investment in global understanding and experiences.
1. “This trip is so eye-opening. I got to experience how another culture interacts, The culture isn’t as different
as it seems. We can all be alike at times”. ~ Gabriela Caldeira
2. “Spain allowed me to see a different culture and experience new kinds of foods. I got to see amazing things
in Spain and made great memories. I enjoyed going to Toledo and seeing a great new cathedral that was
absolutely breath-taking”. ~ Brie De Leon
3. “It was fun to see what it is like to live in a different culture. It was very interesting to experience the culture
because some things, even as simple as greeting someone, can be so different from what I expected it to be”.
~ Logan Sorensen
FEELING LIKE A STAR for AN EARLY START IN BOOSTING CONFIDENCE
AND SELF ESTEEM: Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 9:00 AM, all Pre-K4 Beach Buddies and
Kindergarten Frogs performed their drama play called "Playhouse Corbett Prep." The students were all well
prepared with their lines and adorable smiling faces for this debut stage performance which also highlighted their
most recent International Baccalaureate unit of study, How the World Works: Discovery. The Pre-K4 and
Kindergarten teachers joined Mr. Travaglino in being so proud of the student effort, hard work, and preparation to
produce such an amazing show! Thank you to all the parents who came to enjoy the show! You were a great
audience. It was a perfect way to start the day!
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE IN NATIONWIDE CODING
COMPETITION: Twenty students in Sixth and Seventh Grade at Corbett Prep have decided put their skills to
the test by entering a national coding competition in partnership with CodeMonkey.com. Mr. Michael Johnson,
Instruction Technology Director, believes the more involved students are the more proficient they will become.
From now until May 1st, teams of ten middle schoolers will be coding, using a programming language called coffee
script, to complete literally hundreds of challenges. As we know, coding and computer science are a very valuable
skill set to learn in life, especially this early, as it opens many doors for our students to the fastest growing industry
of modern times, STEAM. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Mr. Mel’s best kept secret in the
East Side lab is now in a small brochure to reveal all of the many early lesson that our students experience under his
creative and high level instructional program for Pre-K4 through fifth grades. Thank you to our Coffee Talk parents
for requesting more information so they can also be informed! Look in your Thursday folder for Mr. Mel’s
information.
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We are always proud to receive compliments that honor our students! This one is
very special! Congratulations to our Coaches for being great role models for our
students!!!
Letter to Coach Heller received after winning the first baseball game of the season:
Hello Coach Heller,
I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how impressed I was with the boys sportsmanship on the Corbett Prep
baseball team. I am a parent of a middle school/high school player and the kids on that team we played yesterday really
impressed me. Throughout the game the boys were supporting their teammates that were newer to baseball during every
pitch and every at bat. Especially two of your better players which were the two boys that pitched and caught the first 4
innings. Despite those boys being more experienced, they were right there supporting the boys that were newer to the
game. That shows a level of leadership that you don’t often see in 12-14 year olds.
In particular, I would like to recognize the player that started out behind the plate and pitched the 3rd and 4th innings.
My son was the opposing pitcher in that game. After the game your player made a point to find my son and give him some
words of encouragement. With Carson being a younger player (6th grade) and losing a very competitive game, it really
meant a lot to him. Character and leadership are two traits that will take those young men a long way in their lives. I just
wanted to congratulate the staff at Corbett Prep as well as those boys’’ parents for doing a tremendous job in raising fine
young men (sent from a vice President of a major company which was also signed by him).
AN EIGHTH GRADE TRADITION for NINE YEARS in a ROW
CONTINUES TO BRING JOYFUL SHOUTS, TRUE FUN-FILLED
COMPETITION and COMMUNITY BONDING TO THE Middle
SCHOOL GYM.
On Tuesday, April 4th, middle school was bursting with sportsmanship and fun for the 2017 Powder Puff Game.
The 8th grade girls played the 6th and 7th grade girls in a game of flag football determined to win for their last hurrah on the
court. After an exciting game that went to overtime, the 8th grade team squeaked out a valiant victory! Middle School
Teachers were the announcers and the coaches for each team. They created quite an impressive event together by
positively motivating our kids! We were excited to welcome back Norman Buckingolts, class of 2016 to team up with Mr.
Chorvat as the sports announcers/commentators!!! The crowd of parents and students who came as spectators had a
fabulous time…long to be remembered!
Eighth grade boys were the brave, stunning and hysterical cheerleaders on the sidelines, before putting on an amazing half
time show! They were coached by our Cheerleading Coach and Math Wiz, Jeanne Rivera. Corbett Prep 8 th grade family,
the Sarmat's donated pizza from their downtown Tampa restaurant Eddie and Sam's NY Pizza. Thank you to our Sarmat
family for making this a delicious event and for raising money for the 8th grade class gift! (reported by Blythe Sobel).
CAMP IDS
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At CAMP IDS we are looking forward to hosting campers from all around the Tampa Bay area
beginning Monday, June 12, 2017 with seven weeks of a variety of options, guaranteed to dazzle
our campers!
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Our summer camp, staffed by Corbett Prep’s dynamic counselors, provides extraordinary experiences in Technology,
Sports, Arts, Academics, Recreation, and Field Trips in an exciting, fun, and supportive environment.
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The Brochure and Registration form are online at corbettprep.com/community/camp-ids/ and with brochures also
available in both the East and West Side offices. We are looking forward to seeing your children and your neighbors
at CAMP IDS this summer.
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Please feel free to contact our Camp Directors, Carmyn Samuel and Stephen Shoe if you have questions at (813) 9613087.
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PFA NEWS: BY PFA PRESIDENT, TAMMIE McFARLAND
Dear Fellow Corbett Prep Parents,
Volunteerism makes our school a better place, for all of our children AND adults. With only 8 weeks left in this school
year, we'd like to give a huge "Shout Out" to all of our Room Parent Coordinators (RPCs) for the
support they've provided this school year! You know who they are: coordinating classroom fun events, as well as liaising
on behalf of your classroom for school-wide events, and most importantly, ensuring you get the information you need
weekly with our Thursday folders.
Next time you see your RPCs, please thank them for being your "class champion!" Along those same lines, if YOU
are interested in becoming your child's "class champion" for next school year, we'd love to get you involved! Please
contact Laureen Mocsari at [email protected] and let her know the grade your child (or children) will be
moving into next year. Laureen would also be happy to answer any questions you may have. Additional school-wide
volunteer opportunities will come out in the Annual PFA Volunteer Handbook.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK April 10th – 13th:
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
 Did you know that every Teacher at Corbett Prep is made of PURE GOLD?
 Did you know that every staff member at Corbett Prep has MAGIC POWERS?
 Do you believe in UNICORNS?
Yes/No? Maybe you should. Why you may ask? Well, because when the Corbett Prep Teachers and Staff members
were created, their creator decided to BREAK THE MOLD. You’ll have to search higher than high to find somebody,
anybody; better than the Faculty & Staff we have here at Corbett Prep! This year, we are going to have lots of fun
celebrating our Teachers during the Corbett Prep Annual Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to those who
participated in the classroom fund this year as it has helped make this possible! If you have any questions about Teacher
Appreciation Week, please contact Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) Chair Lauren Lipschutz at
[email protected].
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Monday, April 10th – Mahalo Luau Party – Your TAW Committee will offer to each Faculty and Staff
Member on behalf of the Parent Faculty Association Maui Wowi coffee, lattes, cappuccino, frozen coffee drink as
well as a fruit smoothie option. Continental style breakfast items still to be served as well from 7 a.m – 9 a.m. On
the East Side, we will set up on the deck outside admissions. On the West Side, we will set up in the breezeway
area. We will ask all students to dress in Hawaiian style clothes or bright colors, FRIDAY dress code
appropriate.
Tuesday, April 11th – LEI/FLOWER DAY – Remember to bring in sweet smelling flower(s) for your
Teacher(s). Eighth grade will sell flowers on East and West side. Flowers are $1 each.
Wednesday, April 12th – ALOHA NOTES & TREATS - Check in with your Room Parent Coordinator for
specific plans for your child’s class. PFA will offer a sweet treat to each Faculty & Staff member.
Thursday, April 13th – Makana meaning “gift” – Your TAW Committee will deliver gifts to each Faculty and
Staff Member on behalf of the Parent Faculty Association.
CORBETT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF IDS
ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR THE SPRING OF TAMPA BAY
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All proceeds will benefit The Spring of Tampa Bay.
We will be collecting items through April 28th. Please Donate!
The mission of The Spring of Tampa Bay is to prevent domestic violence, protect victims & promote change in
lives, families & communities.
Founded in 1997, The Spring is the certified Domestic Violence Center serving Hillsborough County & the first
in the United States to have an accredited onsite school.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
For additional information please see the form in your Thursday Folder or contact Jocie Fletcher (813) 293-2716
or Karin Ladis (813) 785-2500 with any questions.
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BROADWAY RETURNS TO ORANGE GROVE DRIVE
WHEN THE WARRIORS’ PRIDE CHORUS PRESENTS:
Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach Jr.”
Seventy-one Warriors’ Pride Chorus students, in the Fourth and Fifth grades, have been working since
December on this exciting production. Come join our “fantasmarific” journey as they present the musical
...Roald Dahl’s, “James and the Giant Peach Jr”. James and the Giant Peach is the story of a young boy who
escapes his cruel aunts in a magical peach. This journey takes him all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to New
York City. Along the way, he makes new friends with the insects living in the peach and discovers the joys of
freedom and friendship.
The show is open to our families, friends and guests for both evening performances. So, mark your calendars:
APRIL 19, 2017 9:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M. GREEN CAST PERFORMANCES
APRIL 21, 2017 9:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M. PURPLE CAST PERFORMANCES
Grades: Pre-K3, Pre-K4, Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades
The Primary Dance Recital will be taking place on Thursday, April 13, 2017 in the Farish Center.
There will be two performance times with two different casts at 8:30 am and 9:45 am. Please join us for
another wonderful toe-tapping extravaganza!
WE ARE SO PROUD!!! LOOK WHO WAS ON THE COVER OF
LIBRE MAGAZINE FROM MARCH 21, 2017
We asked our very own Odette Figueruelo Spanish teacher, (Mother to alum, Marcos Arias and
Aunt to Cool Cat, Daniel Figueruelo) to tell us all about this great honor and this is what she said. “I am
honored to be chosen the President of one of the oldest organizations in the Bay Area, Tampa Hispanic
Heritage Inc. for 2017.
Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. preserves Tampa Bay’s Hispanic Heritage through the promotion of art,
education, and unity. I feel that all the leadership skills I continue to learn at Corbett Prep have contributed to
this great opportunity. I am looking forward to dedicating service to my beloved community!”
WOW!!! Read All About it!!!! Sixth Grader Christopher Cantor,
you deserve a
standing ovation for your success by going above and beyond in all you do!!! Thank you to our middle school
team for their encouragement and support! Congratulations to 6th Grader Christopher for being awarded a fourth
place medal in the Environmental category at the Florida State STEM Fair last week! Christopher received a
cash award of $300.00 for his project titled, The Effect of a Hurricane on the Biodiversity of Microorganisms in
the Tampa Bay Estuary. He compared a population study of the bay he did last year before the hurricane to
another study he did this year to determine how the hurricane affected the ecosystem’s marine population.
“We join his parents in being so proud of his dedication, hard work, and scientific knowledge,” said our
extraordinary Science Teacher, Mrs. Morey, when talking about Christopher!!!
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CorbettPreparatorySchoolofIDS
AnnualCollectionforTheSpringofTampaBay
AllproceedswillbenefitTheSpringofTampaBay
WewillbecollectingitemsfromApril3rdthroughApril28th.PleaseDonate!
ThemissionofTheSpringofTampaBayistopreventdomesticviolence,protectvictims&promote
changeinlives,families&communities.
Foundedin1997,TheSpringisthecertifiedDomesticViolenceCenterservingHillsboroughCounty&the
firstintheUnitedStatestohaveanaccreditedonsiteschool.
Thankyouforyourkindnessandgenerosity!
PleaseContactJocieFletcher(813)293-2716orKarinLadis(813)785-2500withanyquestions.
EventsponsorshipopportunitiesatTheSpringandadditionaldonationsarewelcomed.Pleasephonetodiscuss
howyoucanmakeanimpacttoeliminatedomesticviolenceinourcommunity:ContactBeccaWalker,Marketing
Manager(813)247-5433x336
thespring.orgfacebook.com/TheSpringTB#SafetyHopeRenewalwww.peaceinpurple.org
ONE PER FAMILY
ONE PER FAMILY
WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE
April 10th-April 14th
Date
Mon.
Time
4/10
Team/Sport
School
Location
Pick-Up
3:30
Baseball-ALL
Tampa Prep
Tampa Prep
6:15
4:00
Softball-Purple Team
Tampa Prep
Softball Field
6:00
4:00
Tennis ALL
St. Mary's
Hillsborough CC
6:30
Comments
P/U MS Gym
P/U MS Gym
Tue.
4/11
4:00
Flag Football-Boys Teams
Tampa Day
MS Field
5:00
Wed.
4/12
4:00
3:30
3:30
Baseball-ALL
Softball-Green Team
Tennis ALL
Berkeley Prep
St. Johns
Tampa Prep
Baseball Field
6:00
6:00
6:00
P/U MS Gym
P/U MS Gym
3:00
4:00
Baseball-ALL
Softball-Green Team
Practice
Berkeley Prep
Baseball Field/Cages
Berkeley Prep
5:00
6:30
P/U MS Gym
4:00
Tennis ALL
Academy at the Lakes
Lake Padgett East
7:00
4:00
Flag Football-ALL
CDS
MS Field
5:00
Off
School Holiday
Off
Thur.
Fri.
4/13
4/14
Caroll-Kennedy Field
Hillsborough CC
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Dale Mabry Hwy south past Martin Luther King Blvd. HCC is located just past Legends Field on Dale Mabry Hwy.
CARROLL KENNEDY SOFTBALL FIELDS:
Dale Mabry Hwy south. Right onto Morrison/Henderson Blvd. Travel approximately 2 blocks. The fields will be at the corner of Grady
and Morrison.
BERKELEY PREP SCHOOL: 4811 Kelly Rd. Tampa, (813) 885-1673.
Dale Mabry south to the Hillsborough exit. Take a right onto Hillsborough Ave at the end of the ramp. Left onto Kelly Road (TJ Maxx
and Mobil station on the corner). The school is on the left.
ACADEMY AT THE LAKES: 1800 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes, (813) 948-2133.
Dale Mabry Hwy north to the end at Junction 41. Left onto Junction 41. 1/4 mile right onto State Road 54. Travel approximately 3
miles, left onto Collier Parkway. The Gym is on the left side of street…school is on both sides. For Soccer travel past the school ½ of a
mile and the Land O Recreation Center is located on right side. For Tennis follow past Rec Center …..You will make a right turn off of
Collier Parkway into Lake Padgett Estates East. The road is called Parkway. You will follow Parkway for 1.2 miles and turn right onto
Savanah Dr. You will see community recreation area on left and tennis courts straight ahead.