CPS Weekly Update
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Weekly Update: Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Second Quarter Honors
Congratulations to the students who made the Honor and Merit roll for the second quarter:

Middle School Geography Bee
Congratulations to all the middle school students who participated in the Geography Bee Competition earlier today. Eighth-grader  Rachel Suggs  placed first and  Dominic Sambataro  came in second place. Rachel can represent Concordia Prep in the Maryland State Geography Bee competition.

Photo from left:  Jaidon Mendez, Buddy Moore, Rachel Suggs, Carter Hafez, Dominic Sambataro, Seth Parker, Kara Collins, Victoria Mack, and Caden Cancilia.
Adidas Sports Apparel Online Store
The online store to purchase Concordia Prep Adidas sports apparel is open until Monday, February 3. Items will be shipped directly to your home.

Winter Clothing Drive
The winter clothing drive has been extended until Thursday, February 13. Several of our international students are part of World Youth Value Society, which promotes leadership among young people. The members of the Concordia Prep WYVS are teaming up with the SGA to collect warm weather clothing. Please bring in gently used or new coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks to the main office in the Upper School and Mr. Miller’s office in the Middle School. All items will be donated to the Lutheran Mission Society and homeless shelters in the Baltimore area. Please see Mrs. Christian or Ms. Mehl with questions.  
Baseball Chick-fil-A Spirit Night:
Thursday, January 30, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Come support the Concordia Prep Varsity Boys' Baseball team for a SpiritNight! 20% of sales PLUS $1 for every cookie purchased will be donated back to the Team! 2008 E. Joppa Rd Parkville, MD 21234.
Re-Enrollment for the 2020 - 2021 School Year
Re-enrollment materials were mailed on Thursday January 16, 2020. If you have NOT received your re-enrollment package, please contact the Admissions Office at 410-825-2323, ext. 240 or 229.

Important reminder:  please pay special attention to the detailed instructions and deadlines included in the packet of information.  Deadline for Re-enrollment is February 14, 2020.  Please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team should you have any questions. 

If your family does not intend to return to CPS next year, please inform the Admissions Office as soon as possible. It is critical to our efforts as we move into the final stages of the recruitment process for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Contact the Admissions Team: Mr. Stephen Berger, Director of Admissions, 410-825-2323, ext. 240, [email protected] and Ms. Carlyn Stefanelli, Admissions Assistant, 410-825-2323, ext. 229
Sports News
Upcoming Games

  • Wednesday, January 29: JV Girls vs Beth Tfiloh 4 pm, Varsity Girls vs Beth Tfiloh 5:30 pm (SENIOR NIGHT), MS Girls at Beth Tfiloh, A team at 4 pm and B team at 5 pm. MS Boys at Glenelg, B team at 4 pm and A team at 5 pm.
  • Thursday, January 30: MS Boys C team at home vs Beth Tfiloh 3:45 pm.
  • Friday, January 31: Girls Basketball at Catholic, JV Girls at 4 pm and Varsity at 5:30 pm. MS Basketball Tournament on Friday only. The Saturday games are canceled.
  • Game 1: Concordia Prep B Girls vs. St. Paul’s Kingsville at 3:30 pm
  • Game 2: Concordia Prep A Boys vs. St. Paul’s Kingsville at 4:30
  • Monday, February 3: MS Girls A team at home vs. OLMC at 3:45 pm, MS Girls B team at home vs. OLMC at 4:45 pm, Varsity Girls' Basketball at Park at 4:15 pm, JV Boys' Basketball at Park at 5:45 pm, and Varsity Boys' Basketball at home vs. Park at 6:30 pm.
  • Tuesday, February 4: JV Boys Basketball at home vs. Jemicy at 4 pm, Varsity Girls' Basketball at Key at 5:30 pm, and Varsity Boys' Basketball at Beth Tfiloh at 6 pm.
Bid for Kids Auction: Saturday, March 7, 2020
Please join us for the annual Bid for Kids Dinner and Auction that will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the beautiful Hillendale Country Club. This year’s theme is  Saints Gymboree.
 
Our auction is the biggest fundraiser for our school and we want it to be a huge success. The funds raised from the auction provide support for programs and activities beyond the scope of the operating budget, as well as the Annual Fund, Scholarship Fund, and “Renew and Rejoice” gymnasium locker room campaign. We need your help and support.
 
Please consider donating an item or procuring one from a local business, home-based business, from friends, or from family members. Only new and/or antique items are desirable. Sponsorships and catalog advertisement placements are also available. Download donation and sponsorship forms here:
 
Donation ideas from past auctions:
 
  • Tickets: concerts, theater, airline, sporting events
  • Trips: hotel accommodations, ski or beach house
  • Personal Talent: cook gardener, painted furniture or projects
  • Gift Certificates or Gift Cards: restaurants, florists, movie, golf outings, spa or salons, music events.

Please contact Director of Advancement Mrs. Gloria Murphy with any questions: [email protected] . Ticket sales will be open soon. A special discount will be available for parents and guardians of CPS students.
2020 Yearbooks are on sale
Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to order yours today!

News from the PTL

The next PTL meeting will on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center .

Sign up for PTL text reminders. Text @cpsptl to the number 81010 to receive a few text messages per month about upcoming events.

An easy way to help out the PTL is Box Tops For Education. Download the Box Tops app, sign up and enter Concordia Prep School. Scan all of your grocery recipes into the app. That's it! If you have any paper box tops, send those in an envelope marked PTL to the school office. Thanks for helping!
Varsity Jackets
The online store to purchase varsity jackets is open: http://www.neffjacketshop.com/jacketshop.asp?password=013829
Inclement Weather Reminder
Concordia Prep follows Baltimore County Public Schools regarding closings and delays. The school will send out an email if there is a change in the school's status and post the information on the school website, OnCampus and social media. Please listen for updates from local news outlets.
2019-20 School Year

Tuesday, February 11: PTL Monthly Meeting at 6:30 pm

Friday, February 14: Re-enrollment deadline for all current students, School Closed for President's Day weekend

Monday, February 17: School Closed for President's Day

Tuesday, February 18: College Night at 6:30 pm in the Media Center.

Tuesday, February 25: Saints Athletic Boosters Club Meeting at 7 pm.

Friday, March 6: School Closed for Students, Parent-Teacher Conferences

Saturday, March 7: Bid for Kids "Saints Gymboree" Dinner and Auction at Hillendale Country Club

Monday, March 16: School Closed, Faculty Professional Development

March 27: End of Third Quarter

Friday, April 3: Third Quarter report cards issued via OnCampus

Friday, April 10: Good Friday

Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17: School Closed for Easter Break

Monday, April 20: School Resumes


Daily Attendance
You may email the Attendance Office : [email protected]

Lunch Orders
Order lunches from Terri’s Cafe here: 

Coca Cola Give Program
Concordia Prep is participating in the Coca Cola Give program.