CPS Weekly Update
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Weekly Update: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Alumni Bull Roast
All parents and guardians are cordially invited to the Alumni Bull Roast on Saturday, January 26 from 7 to 11 pm at Rosedale Gardens: 8037 Philadelphia Road, Rosedale, MD 21237. The Bull Roast is sponsored each year by the Baltimore Lutheran/Concordia Prep Alumni Association.

Tickets are $40 per person, $400 for a table of 10,  through January 19 and $45, $450 for a table of 10, through January 24. Limited tickets will be available at the door for $50.

The Bull Roast features a huge buffet with pit beef, oysters on the half shell, oyster stew, crab soup, beer, soda, and more. Eric Laughlin will be the DJ and will take all of your music requests. There will be door prizes and raffles, including the world famous “Tower of Wockenfuss Chocolate” and a large “Basket of Cheer”. Corn hole games too!

CPS Sports
Sophomore Deshae Garner received an IAAM Character Coin at the Varsity Girls' Basketball game last Thursday against Beth Tfiloh. She is pictured ( above) in the center with both teams after the game. Each IAAM coach has the opportunity to present a Character Coin to two opponents during the season who display significant elements of fair play, integrity, and respect. Congratulations Deshae!

Upcoming Games:
  • Wednesday, January 16: Varsity Girls’ Basketball at home vs. Cristo Rey at 5 pm.
  • Thursday, January 17: MS Boys’ (C) at Park at 3:45 pm, MS Boys’ vs Gerstell at home (A) at 3:30 and (B) at 4:30 pm, MS Girls’ at Beth Tfiloh, (A) at 4pm and (B) at 5 pm.
  • Friday: January 18: Varsity Girls’ Basketball at Garrison Forest at 4 pm, JV Boys’ Basketball at home vs. Curley at 4:30 pm.
  • Monday, January 21: No games, school closed for Martin Luther King Holiday
  • Tuesday, January 22: MS Boys' (C) team at home vs. Calvert School at 3:45 pm, Varsity Girls' Basketball at Friends at 5 pm, and Varsity Boys' Basketball at Jemicy at 6 pm.

 Varsity Cross Country Players Must Return Their Uniforms
All varsity cross country players need to return uniforms to Mr. Ward or Mr. Holder ASAP. Per Mr. Johnson, they will not receive their report card until returned.

Senior Nights: Varsity Girls' Basketball on Thursday, January 31 at home vs. Oldfields at 4 pm, Varsity Boys' Basketball on Thursday, February 14 at home vs. Jemicy at 5 pm.

Concordia Prep MS Basketball Challenge: Feb. 8-9
Concordia Prep is hosting a Middle School Basketball Tournament on February 8-9. Cost is $5 per person which will allow you admittance to the all the games both days. View the Complete Schedule
Enrollment for the 2019 - 2020 School Year
Re-enrollment   material was mailed on Monday, January 14. Please pay special attention to the detailed instructions and deadlines included in the packet of information.

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.
Bid for Kids Auction: Saturday, March 2, 2019
Please join us for the annual Bid for Kids dinner and auction that will be held on  Saturday, March 2, 2019,  at the beautiful Hunt Valley Country Club. This year’s theme is  Night on Broadway .

Our auction is the biggest fundraiser for our school and we want it to be a huge success. The funds raised from the auction provides support for programs and activities beyond the scope of the operating budget, as well as the Annual Fund, Scholarship Fund, and "Renew and Rejoice" campaign. Online ticket sales will be available soon. We need your help and support.
 
Please contact Mrs. Gloria Murphy at gloriamurphy@concordiaprepschool.org  for more information.  The meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 17 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 23 at 6:30 pm.
 
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 Form ,   Sponsorship Form
 
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

Polar Bear Plunge
Concordia Prep will be sending a group of students to participate in the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics on Thursday, January 24. We will be raising money to plunge into the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay! All money raised will help benefit athletic practices and competitions for people with intellectual disabilities. Our group has a goal of raising of $1,000. Please help us reach our goal by donating at  http://somd.convio.net/goto/CPS .

Class of 2019 Announcements
Senior Class of 2019: The Balfour representative will be on campus Wednesday, January 23 (Chapel Day), from 11:10-11:40 (first lunch) to take your orders for graduation announcements and accessories. Seniors, received their Balfour graduation packet on Friday, January 11, during class and club meetings. Seniors, make sure that you take your Balfour packet home to share with your parents over the three-day weekend.

After Prom Meeting
The next After Prom Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. Senior parents if you would like to help with the After Prom, please attend the meeting. If you are not available, email me to let me know that you would like to help: Martha Bainbridge at marthabainbridge@concordiaprepschool.org.

Practice SAT: Saturday, February 2
Attention Concordia Prep Classes of 2020 and 2021: It is strongly recommended that students take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of the junior year. To give your student a head start preparing for college entrance tests, the Princeton Review will sponsor a free practice SAT at Concordia Prep on Saturday, February 2 from 7:30 am – 12:00 noon . (Snow date is February 9). This is a full-length, paper-and-pencil practice SAT. Each student will need to bring no. 2 pencils and a calculator to the test. No calculators will be provided to students. Students may not share calculators.

By participating in the practice test, a student is taking the first step towards improving his/her SAT scores. Taking a practice SAT that is administered under actual test conditions is a great way to learn the pace and substance of the test. The results of the practice test can help a family to decide the kind of test preparation best suited to their student’s schedule as
well as his or her testing strengths and weaknesses.

The practice SAT is free; however, to take advantage of this opportunity, you must pre-register by returning the attached registration form to Kim Grill no later than Tuesday, January 29. If you have any questions, call the guidance office at 410.825-2323. Download a Practice SAT Registration Form

News from the PTL
The Parent Teacher League (PTL) has just started a Remind account to help us keep parents informed about PTL meetings, events and opportunities to help. It’s super easy to use! To receive PTL reminders,

Text @ cpsptl to the number 81010

You will receive a few text messages each month! It’s the easiest way to stay connected. Sign up today!

Next Meeting: Monday, February 4— Any parent who attends the next PTL meeting will receive a free dress down day pass for their children to dress down the following day.

College Night
Concordia Prep’s College Evening for Parents—What to Expect Before, During, and After the College Admissions Process—is Monday, January 28 at 6:30 pm. in the Media Center (Snow date is January 30). Our experts for the evening are from Towson University and Goucher College and will be covering the following topics:
 
Overview of the college admissions process:
  • What happens to an application when it is received by the college/university--soup to nuts?
  • Profile of each school's freshman class of 2018.
  • How should students prepare now to be competitive applicants at Goucher and/or Towson, as well as other public and private institutions?
 
The college experience on campus from a mental health/student services perspective:
  • How can students prepare for independence?
  • What's normal?
  • Where to go for help?
 
All parents are encouraged to attend, especially those of upper school students. Please contact Director of Guidance Mrs. Kim Grill at kimgrill@concordiaprepschool.org with questions.
2019 Yearbooks
2019 Yearbooks are on sale. Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to order yours today!
2018-19 School Year

Friday, January 18: Report Cards Issued

Monday, January 21: School Closed-Martin Luther King Holiday

Wednesday, January 23: Bid For Kids Volunteer Auction Meeting at 6:30 pm

Thursday, January 24: After Prom Meeting at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, January 26: Alumni Bull Roast at Rosedale Gardens, 7 to 11 pm, Learn More

Monday, January 28: College Night at 6:30 pm (snow date is Wednesday, January 30)

Saturday, February 2: Practice SAT

Monday, February 4: PTL Meeting at 6:30 pm.

February 8-9: MS Basketball Tournament

Thursday, February 14: Mid-Term

Friday, February 15: School Closed, Presidents' Day Break

Monday, February 18: School Closed, Presidents' Day

Saturday, March 2: Night on Broadway -Bid for Kids Dinner and Auction. Details to follow.


Lunch Orders
Order lunches from Terri’s Cafe here: 

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

Giant A+ School Rewards
Go to www.giantfood.com and sign into your account. You can register to support Concordia Prep