CPS Weekly Update
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Weekly Update: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Welcome Bulldogs!
Concordia Prep welcomes student teachers Sophie Thorsen, Kaitlyn Stradtmann, and Jerrica Tietz who are joining us this semester from  Concordia University, Nebraska .
Middle School Service Day Rescheduled for Tuesday, October 29
GREAT NEWS!!! The Middle School service day has been rescheduled from last Wednesday, October 16th to next Tuesday, October 29th.  The middle school students will have a dress down day, please be prepared to get dirty. Our schedule will start with a couple of classes and then students will head to First Fruits for the remainder of the day. If you submitted the online form through First Fruits and submitted the Concordia Prep waiver to Mr. Miller you are good to go. If you have not completed either form please submit them by Friday, October 25th. 

Sports News
The Varsity Volleyball team will travel to Friends School this afternoon to play in the IAAM semifinals at 5 pm. This is the first time in five years the volleyball team has made it to this round of the playoffs!
Congratulations to senior Taylor Calheira who scored two goals yesterday in the pouring rain during the 3-0 win over Sts. Peter and Paul. Taylor's two goals put him at 33 goals for the year, surpassing the all-time record of 31! Brother Ryan Calheira scored the other goal.
Upcoming Games
  • Wednesday, October 23: Varsity Cross Country vs Key, Chapelgate and Palotti at 4 pm at Cromwell Valley Park (SENIOR DAY), Varsity Volleyball at Friends at 5 pm for the IAAM playoffs.
  • Thursday, October 24: Varsity Boys’ Soccer at home vs Park at 3:30 pm (SENIOR DAY), Varsity Girls’ Soccer at AACS at 3:30 pm, JVFB at Curley at 3:30 pm, MS Cross Country at Loyola Blakefield at 4 pm, Volleyball Semifinals (TBA).
  • Friday, October 25: Varsity Football at home vs Curley at 3:30 pm.
  • Monday, October 28: MS Boys' Soccer at home vs. Loyola at 3:30 pm, and MS Girls' Soccer at Friends at 3:45 pm.

Stay tuned for updates on the Varsity Girls' Soccer and Varsity Boys' Soccer playoff brackets.
Junior Achievement is Selling Water Bottles
Prep Products Inc., A Junior Achievement Company is selling clear Concordia Prep water bottles. Water bottles cost $15 each. For questions or to purchase, please contact Jacob Ehm at jacobehm20@concordiaprepschool.org ! We accept cash or checks. Please make checks payable to Junior Achievement. Thank you!

Operation Christmas Child
The art club is getting started on the Operation Christmas Child project. We will be packing shoeboxes with gifts and supplies to send to children living in poverty around the world. A gospel book is included. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to participate in the great commission of sharing the gospel with the nations. Please bring in standard-sized shoeboxes throughout the month of October. Next week, October 28 to Nov. 1 is candy week. Please bring in non-perishable candy—NO chocolate or other types that could melt in shipping.
The Concordia Prep Theatre Department Presents Secondary Cause of Death on November 1, 2, 3
Performance Dates: November 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and November 3 at 3:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance, online for $12. Tickets at the door are $15 ($10 for students and senior citizens). Online tickets sales will close on Thursday, October 31 at 3:00 p.m., and tickets will be held at the door. All shows are general admission; however,  seating is limited . Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.   Purchase Tickets

For More Information: Contact the Director – Mrs. Joy Johnson, joyjohnson@concordiaprepschool.org
Saints Boosters Club Corn Hole Tournament: Sunday, November 10
Help the Boosters Club raise money for locker room renovations to benefit all the students of our school. The Ravens game will be broadcast! For complete details email Saintsboosters@concordiaprepschool.org or visit our website http://saintsathleticboosterclub.org .

Check-in is at 12 noon, bags fly at 1 pm, $30 for singles/$50 per team, food, beverage, including beer*, included in the fee. Cash prizes for first, second, third-place finishers. *This is a 21 and over event.
2019 Saints Bingo: Friday, November 15, 2019
Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual Saints Bingo on Friday, November 15 in the gymnasium. Doors open at 6 pm.

We are expecting a sell out! Please purchase your tickets soon. It is unlikely there will be tickets available at the door.

Saints Bingo featuring Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Kate Spade, Thirty-One, Vera Bradley, and more. Twenty Bingo games are included with the ticket as well as a Tie Bingo Drawing and Lucky Loser Bingo. Door Prizes will be given throughout the night. There will also be an Early Bird Game and three special games and raffles. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Additional game boards will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 in advance. Tables of 10 are $180.


We need your help to make this a great fundraiser. The PTL is collecting a donation of $10 per student to purchase items to fill the bags.

You can pay by cash, check (made out to Concordia Prep, include BINGO in the memo line) and return to Gloria Murphy at Concordia Prep or PayPal by going to  ptl@concordiaprepschool.org . When returning your donation, please write the name and grade of your student on your envelope or the memo line in PayPal!

Each participating student will get a pass for an out of dress code day on Bingo Day, November 15, 2019. Send in your donation by October 18th!

Thanks,
Cindy Hoerl and Meredith Hieber
Saints Bingo Co-Chairs

Please contact Director of Advancement, Mrs. Gloria Murphy for sponsorship opportunities: gloriamurphy@concordiaprepschool.org.

News from the PTL
The PTL has an ongoing Box Tops 4 Education (BTFE) fundraiser. People may sign-up by using this link(same one above)   https://www.boxtops4education.com/Consumer-Login-Page , clicking on join free, entering Concordia Prep School, and complete online form. 

Once signed up there are two options in which they may scan their clip-less box tops receipts electronically or send in the original clip-it box tops on clip-it form to school PTL mailbox labeled Box Tops. 
2019-20 School Year

Tuesday, October 29: Middle School Service Trip to First Fruits (rescheduled from October 16 )

Thursday, October 30: End of First Quarter

Friday, November 1-Sunday, November 3 : CPS Theatre Department Presents Secondary Cause of Death

Wednesday, November 6: Saints Boosters Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Media Center.

Friday, November 8: Picture Retakes, Reports Cards Issued

 Sunday, November 10: Saints Boosters Corn Hole Tournament at 12 pm

Tuesday, November 12: PTL Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Media Center

Wednesday, November 12: Prospective Family Forum, 6:30 - 8:00 pm for Upper School Families

Friday, November 15: CPS Bag Bingo

Tuesday, November 26: Thanksgiving Chapel

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, December 7: Junior Class Ring Dance

Tuesday December 10: PTL Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Media Center

Wednesday, December 11: Prospective Family Forum, 6:30 - 8:00 pm for Middle School Families.

Thursday, December 12: Upper and Middle School Christmas Fine Arts Festival at 7 pm.

Monday, December 16: Christmas Chapel at 8:05 am

Tuesday, December 17 - Friday, December 20: Mid-Term Exams, Noon Dismissal

Monday, December 23 to Friday, January 3: School Closed for Christmas Break

Monday, January 6: School Resumes


Daily Attendance
You may email the Attendance Office : attendance@concordiaprepschool.org

Lunch Orders
Order lunches from Terri’s Cafe here: 

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