This morning the school community celebrated the beginning of the new school year at the Opening Chapel. Mr. Avery Kesar was commissioned and Installed as a Lutheran School Teacher and Mr. and Mrs. Jahnke were installed. All of the new faculty were then called to be blessed by Pastor Couser. The Facilitator for School, Youth, and Family of the Southeastern District of the LCMS, Mr. Thomas Kolb '85 joined the chapel celebration. |
Back to School Night: Thursday, September 8, 2022
All parents and guardians are invited to attend our annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 8, from 6:30-8:30 pm. During back-to-school night, you will get a glimpse into your student’s typical day at school. We hope that this opportunity to meet and visit briefly with our fine teachers will make you aware of what is going on at school so that together we can provide the best education possible. A map of the school is provided with your student's schedule.
Back to School Night Schedule
6:15-6:35: Gather in the CPS Quad (weather permitting) to pick up schedules
*Please note that 10th, 11th, and 12th graders may not have a 1st-hour class.
Class Schedule for Back to School Night
- 1st 6:44-6:51
- 2nd 6:56-7:03
- 3rd 7:08-7:15
- ADVISORY—7:20-7:27
- 4th 7:32-7:39
- 5th 7:44-7:51
- 6th 7:56-8:03
- 7th 8:08-8:15
- 8th 8:20-8:27
There will be no formal closing this evening; you may leave after your last class.
Members of the Concordia Prep Parent-Teacher League (PTL) will be selling used uniforms and spirit wear in the Media Center.
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From the School Nurse
For your child's health needs or concerns between Thursday September 1st and Friday Sept 9th, please email the nurse at cpsnurse@concordiaprepschool.org. Cece Walsch will be helping out in the health suite and can be reached at this email or at 410-825-2323 Ext 244.
Also we have 21 days from the start of school for all our students to be compliant with their immunizations required by the State of Maryland. This is Tuesday September 13, 2022. If you haven't sent in your child's up to date immunizations, please do so as soon as possible. You may receive a call from the nurse if your child doesn't have the required vaccines.
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2022-2023 Handbook Acknowledgement Form
The 2022-2023 handbook is posted in OnCampus under Resources. There are Resource Boards set up for both Upper and Middle schools with links to the handbook and school forms. We are asking that all parents/guardians and students sign the Handbook Acknowledgement Form. An online form has been shared with all parents/guardians through OnCampus. When you log onto OnCampus you will see a yellow bar at the top that says you have forms(s) to review. Or you may download this PDF, print it out, sign it, and return it to the main office. Or forms will be available at Back-to-School Night. We are asking all parents/guardians and students to fill out one of the acknowledgment forms by Friday, September 16, 2022. After that time, if the forms are not returned, a hold may be placed on your OnCampus account.
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Faculty Professional Development Meetings – Two-Hour Delayed Openings
This year the faculty development meetings will be held monthly at 8:00 am on Fridays. School will operate on a two-hour delayed start on those days. School will begin at 10:00 am. Students are not allowed to be on campus until 9:30 am. Please mark these dates on your calendar:
- Friday, September 9, 2022
- Friday, November 4, 2022
- Friday, December 2, 2022
- Friday, January 6, 2023
- Friday, February 3, 2023
- Friday, March 3, 2023
- Friday, May 5, 2023
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From the Guidance Office
Dear Concordia Prep Families:
I recently became aware of an information session for families who are concerned about the cost of sending their children to college and how to navigate the financial aid process.
StudyPoint is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, September 14th at 8:00pm ET that brings together Financial Aid experts to share their insights on decision-making strategies to lower your overall tuition bill. They’ll discuss how and when to tackle financial aid forms and applications; how to maximize your merit-based aid through scholarships and other sources; and the financial factors you should consider when looking at colleges.
I hope the information is beneficial as you consider the opportunities and choices available to your students.
Best wishes,
Kim Grill
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Athletic Department News
Middle School fall sports will now begin on Monday, September 12, 2022, after school.
We will have an MS Sports Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 8 at 3:00pm in the gym. Any student who is planning on playing a Fall MS Sport should make plans to attend.
MS Fall sports game schedules will be posted next week.
Upcoming Games
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Wednesday, August 31: Varsity Boys’ Soccer at home vs. Mt. St. Joseph at 4:00 pm – early dismissal at 2:45 pm, JV Boys’ Soccer at Mt. St. Joseph at 4:00 pm – early dismissal at 2:15 pm.
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Thursday, September 1: Volleyball at home vs. FCA, JV at 4:00 pm – early dismissal at 2:45 pm, and Varsity at 5:30 pm.
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Friday, September 2: Varsity Boys’ Soccer at McDonogh at 4:15 pm, JV Boys’ Soccer at home vs. McDonogh at 3:30 pm – the game will be played at Seminary Park, Varsity Football at home vs. Pikesville at 4:00 pm.
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Saturday, September 3: Varsity Girls’ Soccer at North Harford tournament at 9:00 am, JV Football at home vs. Pikesville at 11:00 am.
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Attendance
For tardies and late arrivals in the morning: if your student is late, they MUST check in at the front office (Ms. Stefanelli's office) located in the Upper School building by the main entrance. There will be a two week grace period for tardies. After that, tardies will be unexcused unless a parent contacts with reason.
Early Dismissals: please send early dismissals to Ms. Stefanelli by the morning. If there is a last minute dismissal, please call or email first. This allows for less interruption for the class the student is in.
Absences:please email absences to Ms. Stefanelli by 9:00 am.
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Support the Senior Class at the Maryland State Fair
Class of 2023 students and parents are parking cars at the Maryland State Fair to raise money for the after-prom. Volunteers are needed this Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28, Thursday, September 1 through Monday, September 5 (Labor Day), and Thursday, September 8 through Sunday, September 11. Follow this link to volunteer:
Also, if you are attending the State Fair, please support the senior class and park in the CPS parking lots.
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PTL News
Shopping Opportunities for Used Uniforms & Spirit Wear:
*Thursday, September 8th – Back to School Night
First Meeting
Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center.
PTL Membership
The PTL is a group of parents dedicated to celebrating our students and supporting the teachers of Concordia Prep. If you would like to join the PTL or renew your PTL membership, click the link below to fill out the form and then follow the directions to pay the $25 family donation. Join the PTL
Used Uniform Collection
The PTL is collecting gently used uniforms and gently used spirit wear. Bring your items to the school during the summer office hours. The PTL thanks you!
Stay in touch with the PTL...
* Join Remind - Text @cpsptl to 81010
* Follow us to Facebook at Concordia Prep PTL
* Follow us on Instagram at concordiaprepptl
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2021-2022 Yearbooks
If you purchased a yearbook for the 2021-2022 school year, they are in the Main Office. Please have your student stop by before or after school.
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School Calendar
Friday, September 2: School Closed, Labor Day break
Monday, September 5: School Closed Labor Day
Wednesday, September 7: Middle School Sports Tryouts
Thursday, September 8: Back to School Night at 6:30 am
Friday, September 9: 10 am delayed opening
Tuesday, September 13: PTL meeting at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, September 21: Prospective Family Forum at 6:00 pm.
Tuesday, October 4: PTL Meeting at 6:30 pm.
Friday, October 6: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm.
Friday, October 7: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00am-12:00 pm, school closed for students.
Wednesday, October 12: PSAT testing day, noon dismissal.
Monday, October 24: Spirit Week Begins,
Friday, October 28: End of First Quarter, Homecoming Bonfire, Variety Show, Chili Cook-off.
Saturday, October 29: Fall Open House-Homecoming Festival, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
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