Tempe Preparatory Academy
Verum Bonum Pulchrum
1251 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, Arizona 85282
Phone: 480-839-3402 Fax 480-755-0546 www. tempeprep.org
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
April 17 2017
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 17: Last day for 2016 Tax Credit Donations
April 20: PAC meeting on Discipline; PAC Officer Elections
May 1: Grades 9-11: Deadline to record community service hours for credit
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Re-Enrollment for the 2017-2018 School Year
To help us plan for next year, we ask that families complete a re-enrollment packet for each child who attends
TPA (excluding current serniors). Please note that your child’s position at TPA is secure unless you indicate
that your child will not be returning for the 2017-18 school year. We are grateful for your participation in this reenrollment process. This process will help us be better prepared for the coming school year by collecting this
information prior to the summer months. We appreciate your timely cooperation with this
process and ask that the completed re-enrollment packet be printed and returned to the Front
Office by Friday, April 21, 2017. Click here for re-enrollment packet.
2017-18 School Calendar
Click here to see the updated 2017-18 School Calendar with the most recent updates.
TPA Summer Academy Brochure – Discounts for Registrations by May 4
Click here to see new classes added to the TPA Summer Academy. Classes will be held for three weeks, from
June 5-23. A $10 discount per class is available for registrations received by May 4.
Dress Code Reminder
Parents, please help us by checking that your children meet our dress code before they leave
home in the mornings:
 All students: “Students should dress their best, look their best, and do their best. All
clothing must be clean, neat, reasonably pressed, and in properly fitting condition.”
 Men: If a T-shirt or other style of undershirt is worn, it must be white, and the sleeves of any such shirt
may not extend beyond the sleeves of shirt worn over it.
 Women: When properly adjusted at the student’s waist, the skirt hem should be touching the top of the
knee while standing and within one inch of the ground when kneeling on a level surface.
AzMerit Testing
Arizona State Testing this week for 10th and 11th grade in Reading
and Math. Please be sure your student arrives on time; all testing will
begin promptly at 8am. Try to avoid making appointments during the
day. If a student begins the exam, they must complete it that day.
Sample tests are available online at http://azmeritportal.org/sampletests/.
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting – Thursday, April 20
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting – Thursday, April 20
All TPA parents are invited to attend the next Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting to be held on Thursday,
April 20 at 6 pm in Room 303 (Zelman Center) to learn about discipline at TPA and hold officer elections for
2017-18. Come to learn and join the discussion on how discipline affects our children at TPA. Come to vote or
run for a PAC position. For more information, contact PAC President, Mr. Arturo Urias at [email protected].
Deadline Extended to Register for Six Flags Magic Mountain - Saturday, April 29
Seats are still available for TPA High School students (grades 9-12) to join Tempe Prep and
Chandler Prep students for a fun-filled day at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Saturday, April 29.
The cost is $126 per students. Please click to view the flyer, permission slip and FAQs. The
deadline to sign up is April 14. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Senior Thesis Defenses Open to Parents and Students
All TPA students and parents are invited to attend the Senior Thesis defenses. Juniors are
expected to attend at least two defenses and record their attendance on Naviance. Click
here for the Senior Thesis Defense schedule.
Junior/Senior Dinner and Prom – April 22
Click here for information about the Junior/Senior Dinner and Prom to be held on The
Desert Belle on Saguaro Lake on Saturday, April 22. Tickets are on sale in the courtyard
during lunch for $55/person and $110/couple.
SHINING KNIGHTS
Congratulations to Senior David Hudson who signed his letter-of-intent on athletic
College Decision Day for Division 1 Swimming at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in
California! David, who is also an Academic All-American Scholastic Swimmer, will
study Biomedical Engineering at Cal Poly. He says, “Tempe Prep has prepared me
immensely for what is ahead. The broad liberal arts education, with a focus on
understanding rather than merely memorizing facts, has given me a bigger picture
way of thinking that I know will benefit me in both college and my future career.”
Looking ahead, David beams, “I am incredibly excited to work with the team and
study in Cal Poly’s College of Engineering. The coach and all the people I have met
at Cal Poly are amazing. I’m just excited all around for swimming with them next year!”
Congratulations to Juniors Aimee Cheng and Emma Moriarty for being winners in
the Tempe Writing Contest! Out of over 100 entries, Aimee won 1st Place in Poetry
and Emma won 1st Place in Fiction. Both Aimee and Emma are active in Speech &
Debate at Tempe Prep. Go Knights!
Congratulations to Sophomore Peter Surin for being accepted to the fully funded
ASU StarTalk program to learn Mandarin this summer!
ACADEMIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Click HERE for this month’s edition of TPA’s Academic Extracurricular (AECC) News: New club officers, Art
Club beautifies campus, Southwest Shakespeare and TPA collaboration, more.
Calendar—Fine Arts Events
Cantamus and Sinfonia spring concert includes visual image along the theme “Earth, Wind, and Fire.” April
25, 7:00 at Sun Valley Community Church, 6101 S River Dr, Tempe. See online calendar for directions.
Admission is free.
Bel Canto and Beginning Strings concert is Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Zelman Center at TPA.
ATHLETIC NEWS
Please use our TPA School Calendar to find all of our updates on TPA Athletics games, dates, and locations.
Baseball: Last Home Run at Tempe Diablo Sports Complex
TPA Baseball is leading our Region and ranked #11 in our Conference with a 10-2 record. The regular season
is coming to an end with the State Tournament beginning the first weekend of May. Bring a lawn chair and
come watch a home game at the Tempe Diablos Sports Complex (at one of the auxiliary fields to the west of
the west parking lot of the stadium), all beginning at 6 pm:
 Monday, April 17 v. Bourgade Catholic
 Tuesday, April 18 v. Veritas (Senior Night)
The Knights will be vying for a region championship on their way to the playoffs.
Baseball: No Hitter and a Perfect Game
 On Friday, April 7, Sophomore Griffin Bodow was at the mound for the Knights and,
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with the help of teammates, pitched a “No Hitter” in a 10-0 victory over North Pointe
Prep.
Then on Monday, April 10, for an encore performance, Junior Cameron Pickard was
at the mound for an extremely rare “Perfect Game” against Valley Lutheran. In the
complete game by Cameron, not a single player from Valley Lutheran go to first base
as the Knights went on to win15-0. The was covered by ASU Journalism student, Mr.
Chris Roth and was our first Perfect Game in Coach Kandler’s 17 year coaching
career. Congratulations to the dominant Knights and these two outstanding
performances.
Softball: Home Games
What better way to unwind after a long working day at TPA than at a home Softball game at Daley Park, each
beginning at 3:30 pm.
 Tuesday, April 18 v. Veritas Prep
 Wednesday, April 19 v. Academy of Tucson
Soccer – Welcome to new Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, Mr. Steven Day
The Althletic Department is pleased to welcome aboard Mr. Steven Day as the new Head Coach for
our Boys high School soccer program. Coach Day is the Academy Director of the Phoenix Premier
FC where he has served for the past 4 years. Coach Day has a wide range of experience coaching
the past 10 years from the highest levels of MSL soccer camps to creating quality coaching and skill
development camps and clinics for youth soccer.
Girls Summer Basektball Camp
All TPA Girls in Grades 7-11 are invited to come to the 2nd Auunual
Lady Knights Fundamentals and Skills Camp June 5-9 at the TPA
Gym. The cost is SUPER CHEAP! Click here for more information
and details on how to sign up! All levels invited, beginner to
advanced. Don’t miss this chance to have fun with TPA friends, get
exercise, and learn more about basketball! For more information,
contact Coach Nancy Calahan at [email protected].
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community Service Opportunity at the AIA State Track Meet – May 5 and 6
Coach Nancy Calahan is spearheading the need for 10 Tempe Prep students who need volunteer hours to
work at the AIA State Track Meet on May 5th and if possible, again the 6th. This work is usually moving
hurdles or replacing the bar for high jump or shagging the shot put or discus or raking in the long jump pit.
Volunteers receive a track t-shirt, a meal ticket, and get a great view of the events taking place on the track!
Hours on Friday the 5th would be approximately 3 to 10 pm. Hours on Saturday would be approximately 2 pm
to 10 pm. You can work as many or as few hours as your schedule will allow. Please contact Mrs. Calahan to
sign up, get more information and a permission slip. ([email protected])
Community Service Opportunities at TPA – April 29 and May 13
Mr. Ashton needs help cleaning the parking lot April 29 and May 13 from 8 am to 11 am in
preparation for painting. The job entails sweeping the entire parking lot and driveways with the
provided push brooms. Contact him at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity as a Seed Librarian at Tempe Library
Do you like gardening and sustainability? Volunteer as a Seed Librarian with
Garden Pool! Seed Librarians help the local community have access to free seeds
by volunteering at the Seed Library at Tempe Public Library and on occssion at the
Garden Pool Headquarters in Mesa. Help sort and package seeds, audit the seed
library, keep inventory up to date, take care of plants at the Seed Library. Click here
for more information.
Grades 9-11: Community Service hours due May 1
Students in grades 9-11 are required to complete (and record on x2VOL in Naviance) at least 10 hours of
volunteer community service each year by May 1. Do you need community service ideas and Valley nonprofits? Check the list on Naviance! Do you have unapproved community service hours in x2VOL? Make sure
that you have included an email address of an adult that supervised your service hours and will respond to the
email verification that they received. All service hours need to be verified by an adult so that your hours will be
approved and you get credit for them. If you have questions, ask Mrs. Moffitt at [email protected].
COLLEGE CORNER
College Financial Literacy Presentation – Tuesday, April 18 at 12 pm (lunch)
An Admissions Representative with Grand Canyon University will come to TPA and present information on
College Financial Literacy, covering FAFSA, Student Loans, Grants, and Scholarship Hunting for all interested
students in Grades 9-12 in Room 406 at 12 noon.
Learn about Full College Scholarships to the Academies – Saturday, April 22
Are you interested in a FULL 4 year college scholarship to one of the top universities in the country? With a
monthly stipend too?! All students in grades 8 and up are invited to come learn about what you need to
do now to be eligible for a full 4-year scholarships to the Air Force, Naval, Military, Coast Guard, and Merchant
Marine Academies at the annual Service Academies Conference 2017. Congressional staff will also be present
to explain the required Congressional application and nomination process. (We have had several TPA students
accepted to the Academies!)
When: Saturday, April 22 from 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Williams Field High School, 2706 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295
Who: All Arizona students in grades 8-11 and their parents
Cost: FREE
RSVP: http://flake.senate.gov/rsvp
Full College Scholarships!
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Click here for a great list of summer programs for students in Grades 7-12. Even more programs are
listed in Naviance (go to Colleges, then Enrichment Programs).
Grade 11: FREE one week Summer Honors Institute in New York
City
Grades 6-11: Musical Theatre Camps
Want to sing and dance this summer? Check out the summer programs
at
 Childsplay
 Valley Youth Theatre
 Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre
 Mesa Community College’s Magic of Musical Theatre Workshop
Grades 7-12: Theatre Camp - $100 Discount for TPA Students
Grade 11: One Week Program for Math, Finance, and Actuarial
Science
Click here for information on a one week summer program for rising
seniors to learn about actuarial science, a great career for students
who are strong mathematically and like business. Lebanon Valley
College in Pennsylvania has run the Actuarial Science Camp for more
than three decades. “Leveraging industry connections and alumni
suggestions, we’ve forged an authentic experience that features
interaction with actuaries and an introduction to relevant software and
content.” Actuaries are consistently rated by Wall Street Journal,
Forbes, Huffington Post, etc. as being one of the 10 Best Jobs with high incomes and happy professionals.
Check out a career and make friends from another part of the country this summer! Generous scholarships are
available.
Grades 9-11: Duke Summer Academy
Grades 8-11: ASU Russian Language Camp – FREE!
This 2-week non-residential camp at ASU is an outstanding
program to do this summer to be a competitive applicant for
the NSLI-Y high school summer study abroad scholarship for
next summer!
Grades 9-11: Southwest Speech & Debate Institute at ASU
Do you have big ambitions for college acceptances and scholarships? Do you need Honors and Awards to put
on your college applications? Do you want to improve your public speaking for careers in engineering, law,
business, etc.? Then get ready to compete with Tempe Prep’s high school Speech & debate team next year by
attending the Southwest Speech & debate Institute at ASU to get a head start on competing next fall!
Grades 8-11: Multimedia Camp
SPOT 127's summer boot camp (June 5-June 16, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) offers high school students (and the
class of 2017) intensive, hands-on training in multimedia production. During the immersive camp, SPOT 127
staff, KJZZ journalists and media professionals mentor students while they produce audio and video pieces.
Participants spend two weeks learning to report, write, shoot and edit audio and video stories with the latest
equipment. It is an excellent opportunity for students to get hands-on production experience and to develop
multimedia pieces that can be used in portfolios and scholarship and college applications. The cost is $250 for
the entire two-week program and scholarships are available. Students can sign-up on our website
http://www.spot127.org/ by clicking "apply" on the homepage. SPOT 127 East is really close to TPA (SW
intersection of Southern & Price/101-- next to Rio Salado Southern Campus).
Grade 11: ASU Summer Health Institute – FREE (includes meals and housing)! Due May 1
If you are a current 11th grade student and are interested in becoming a physician, dentist, optometrist,
physician assistant, physical therapist, pharmacist, occupational therapist, veterinarian, etc., then check out the
Summer Health Institute @ ASU! For more information, website, video, and application, click here.
Dates: July 23-29, 2017 at ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus
Cost: All costs associated with the 2017 Summer Health Institute
have been generously underwritten by Creighton University
School of Medicine, Affiliated Dermatology, and Dignity
Health. The only cost to participants is their travel to and from the
camp.
Application deadline: May 1
Grades 6-11: ASU Engineering Summer Programs
Click here to apply.
Grades 9-11: ASU Summer Engineering Program – FREE (and includes meals and housing)!
Join the many TPA students that have enjoyed the National Summer Transportation Institute one-week
engineering program! This class fills quickly on a rolling basis so
apply early.
Grade 11: ASU Summer Engineering Experience.
Click here to apply.
Grades 8-12: University of Arizona Summer Engineering Academy
Essay Writing Tutor for Applications
For Tempe Prep students applying for a summer program, scholarship, or college admission, submitting a wellwritten essay is crucial. Since he retired as an Arizona Republic editor in 2010, Mr. Bob Schuster has helped
dozens of Tempe Prep students perfect their writing skills. For an appointment to meet with Mr. Schuster after
school for tutoring about your essays (no charge), email Mr. Schuster at [email protected].
STUDENT NEWSPAPER
Click HERE to view the most recent issue of Tempe Prep’s student newspaper, De Equitibus.
For more Tempe Prep student news, including student art, more photos, and the latest sports, visit
DeEquitibus.com.
PARENT ORGANIZATION (TPAPO)
The Parent Organization at TPA helps connect our wonderful community of students, faculty, parents and
volunteers. Meetings are once a month in the Zelman Center. Please consider getting involved and volunteer
your time and talents for one of the following roles on the TPA Parent Organization Board:
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Volunteer Director
o *Oversees the recruiting of volunteers for Parent Organization events.
o *Learn timelines, requirements, and logistics of various events and be able to apprise
volunteers and supervise progress.
o *Attendance at a monthly Board meeting to provide updates/discuss issues of various
events.
o This job takes about 1 hour per week.
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Lunch Volunteer Coordinator
o Monthly monitoring for vacant spots that need to be filled and sending out emails asking
for help when needed
o Maintains volunteers contact list
o Communicates with other lunch program team members: Family liaison, Vendors liaison,
Purchasing liaison, and Lunch Room Volunteers
o Prepares monthly Lunch Program report for monthly PO meeting
o This job takes about 1-2 hours per week. This time is spent online composing and
replying to emails, and rarely talking on the phone. This position can be done from
home and only requires being proficient with creating and managing calendars, which
are currently setup through Sign-up Genius.
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Vice President
o Works hand-in-hand with the Board President and, at the request of the President, or in
case of the President's absence, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the
President.
o Communicates with the rest of the Board to identify needs, schedule events, plan and
execute various ongoing projects, and vote on actions and allocation of funds, with the
ultimate goal of stepping into the role of TPAPO President in one year.
o This job takes about 1-2 hours per week
Please let me know if you have interest. Baron Smith, President, TPA Parent Organization
[email protected] or 480-528-1228.
Hot Lunch Website
Order Hot Lunches on OrderLunches.com. Password is: TPA356, add account, profile(s) information. We
cannot run the Hot Lunch program without parent help! We are looking for parents to volunteer from 10:30 am1 pm on any day of the week. View the Sign Up
Scrip
For more information on participating in the Scrip program for fundraising for both the school and your own
student fees (such as class fees, extracurricular activity fees, 9th Grade Catalina Trip, the Senior Trip to
Washington DC, etc.) through Scrip, contact our new Scrip coordinator, Debi Hill, at [email protected].
For more information on the Tempe Prep Parent Organization, go to www.TPAPO.org.
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