All parents invited to the Cicero Prep Parent Service Organization's Meeting at 8am on September 15th. Faculty Lounge.
Front Office Bulletin:  House Polos available for purchase until Monday, September 18th. 
Purchase your student's today so they're ready for House Day! Purchase Here
September 9, 2017 - This Issue: Battle of the Houses
IS YOUR STUDENT READY FOR HOUSE DAY ON SEPTEMBER 29TH?

HOUSE polos now available for purchase! Help build the new tradition, buy House Polos! Students will have opportunities to wear their house polo on September 29th and throughout the year. Support your house! 
$16

Shirts will be delivered to student's homerooms the last week of September.

Highlight of the Week: Weekly Battle of the Houses
 

Charlemagne challenged Joan of Arc in volleyball during Wednesday's Lyceum and came out on top.

Every Wednesday Lyceum you will find Houses battling it out for the title. The competition continues to build as Houses make ready for the much anticipated event on September 29th.

House Day 2017
Led by their fearless faculty and student mentors, all of Cicero will come together to prove their strength, creativity, camaraderie, and boldness as they create heraldry, pageantry, and prove their chivalry. If you're interested in contributing to this event please come to our Quarterly PSO meeting on September 15th or contact Christa Reichert. 
Learn more about Houses on our website.
Purchase house shirts here.

NEW: Cicero Prep Presents Quarterly Keynotes with Great Hearts

 
Want to be more informed about your student's curriculum? Mark your calendars!

Jerilyn Olson, Sept 22--Socratic Instruction

Dr. Rob Jackson, Nov. -17--The Nature and Benefits of Classical Education

Andrew Ellison, Jan. 19--The Nature and Significance of Humane Letters

Jake Tawney, March 23--The Aim of Mathematics Instruction in GH Schools

If you missed Curriculum Night, please visit our website for news and updates. 

Happy Birthday to Mr. Hardin, Sept. 14 and Ms. Hable, Sept. 25
START YOUR DAY TOGETHER.
DONUTS WITH DADS:   7:00-7:30am Wednesdays in the Quad
September 6
9th and 10th Grade
September 13
8th Grade
September 
20
7th Grade
September 27
6th Grade
Calling all dads! Bring your son or daughter early and enjoy coffee and donuts before school! This is a great opportunity to meet other dads, meet your students' friends, and meet our faculty. Special guest DJ: Emcee Yost! Enter at Gate 5.

Sponsored by the Cicero Prep PSO. 
Contact your Grade Level Lead Ambassador with questions or to volunteer.
Events 

QUARTERLY PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION (PSO) MEETING
Friday, September 15
8am Prep Faculty Lounge
Featuring Mr. Martel 
Speaker of the House (System)
General meeting will be followed by breakout sessions: 10th grade parents, Middle School leads, lunch program, Night C.A.P.S., etc.  Mentor students will be addressing the HS parents, please come hear them speak!


QUARTERLY KEYNOTE WITH GREAT HEARTS: Socratic instruction 
with 
Jerylin Olson

Friday,  September 22
8am  Faculty Lounge
This is an open invitation to current or prospective parents who want to learn more about Socratic discussion, what it is and what role it plays in our Curriculum. Coffee and Pastries provided. Want to help serve at this event? Contact Jane Hooppaw.
 

HOUSE DAY
Friday, September 29
This month students and faculty will be  preparing for their first House Day. Led by their fearless faculty and student mentors, all of Cicero will come together to prove their strength, creativity, camaraderie , and boldness as they create heraldry, pageantry, and prove their chivalry. If you're interested in contributing to this event please come to our Quarterly PSO meeting on September 15th or contact Christa Reichert. Learn more about Houses on our website.

USED UNIFORM SALE 
October 18 and 19th
Contact Gina Coletta


HOMECOMING WEEK 
October 16-21st


FIRST ANNUAL FALL GOLF CLASSIC
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Sunday, November 5
Shotgun Start at 12:30 PM
Contact Jake Thomas for details.



 


 
One hour of service helps the school go round.

Prep NEEDS Lunch Volunteers!!!

Our lunch program is managed solely by parent volunteers and is the largest fundraiser for our school. All the money raised goes directly back to the school funding many of the activities your student(s) experience.  Last year the funds helped outfit the Chemistry Lab. We can only keep the program if we have volunteers to assist in the distribution of food during the lunch hour. We need volunteers for an hour every day from 11:30 to 12:30. It's a wonderful opportunity to see your student(s), meet their friends, and get to know other parents. If everyone gives one hour every semester, we will be able to fulfill our needs.

This year we are conducting a monthly drawing for prizes. Every time you volunteer, you are entered into the drawing. Our August winners are Gina Coletta who has won a $50 Grimaldi's gift card, and Christina Echauarria who wins a $25 Sauce gift card. Thank you to all of our August volunteers! We can't thank you enough.

Please consider signing up and thank you in advance for your support!

Cicero Lunch Committee


A Helping Hand - Greater Community
Oscar Salguero

We'd like to give back to the dedication and love we received from Oscar Salguero, former maintenance personnel, by referring families to his small business.
Oscar is accepting clients for residential cleaning and repair needs 602 708-1672.

Please be mindful of the crosswalk in the east parking lot. If parents need to park, it is best to use the Chuck E Cheese parking lot to minimize car traffic where students are walking. 

We take student safety very seriously and are committed to creating a secure crosswalk.

If you plan to visit the office, please drop your student off using the prep drop off lanes and proceed right toward parking, a parking attendant will be happy to accommodate.


Thank you for your cooperation, it is a privilege to serve you and your children.
Mind the Crosswalk

Great Hearts Children's Business Fair!
Calling all entrepreneurs! 

We are so excited to be a part of America's largest entrepreneurship event for kids. Our students will get to create real businesses, sell r eal products, and earn real cash ($250 average).
Cool Video:
www.vimeo.com/181251523
What: Children's Business Fair - 150 kid businesses, and 750+ community members (buyers)
When: Sat, Nov. 11th from 10-1, with up to 5 weekly Bootcamp classes after school on campus leading up to the Fair.
Where: Arcadia Park
Cost: $75 for Bootcamp + Fair; scholarships available; K-8 only

Step 1: Watch the Video above and Apply to the Great Hearts
Business Fair Club. Spots are limited so book today! www.childrensbusinessfair.org/phoenix

Step 2: Start thinking about a product or service to sell at the
Fair (Bootcamp days are TBD, put on by local business owners)

Step 3: Tell your friends! Find more info on Social Media
https://facebook.com/azchildrensbusinessfair
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New to this? Don't worry, the Bootcamp will help each student develop an idea, create a product, build a marketing strategy, and learn their pitch for the Fair. Parents will need to help students purchase inventory to make their products for the Fair (as a loan to be paid back after the Fair).Questions or comments? E-mail us at azchildrensbusinessfair@gmail.com

GALA September 23, 2017