CPS Weekly Update
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Weekly Update: Wednesday, August 14, 2019
New Student Orientation: Thursday, August 22 at 6:30 pm
New Student Orientation is on Thursday, August 22, from 6:30-8:00 pm.  The evening is for all new Middle School students in grades 6-8, all students in Grade 9, and all transfer students in Grades 10-12, along with parents or guardians. During the evening, staff members will provide information regarding school policy and practices and other information to help you transition into CPS. Students will have time to locate their lockers, try out locker combinations, stow school supplies, receive individual schedules, and briefly visit classes.  Please note:  Students do not need to wear CPS uniforms during Orientation. Please wear school-appropriate attire and comfortable shoes. The PTL will be selling used uniforms.

New Upper School Families
Upper School students should set up a meeting with our Guidance and College Counselor, Mrs. Kim Grill. Mrs. Grill will have access to your placement test results, which she will use to help build your students schedule. She can be reached at  kimgrill@concordiaprepschool.org .
Hot Lunches Begin on Monday, August 26
Hot lunches from Terri’s Cafe will be sold  Monday Thursday . Parents must pre-order all lunches from Terri’s Cafe. This program will start on Monday, August 26.   Friday  lunches will be sold by different school groups. These lunches will be advertised a week before. Students will purchase these lunches  on Friday Friday  lunches vary from pizza, Chick-fil-A, and hotdogs. Order lunches from Terri’s Cafe here:  Terri’s Cafe

The Concordia Prep Theatre Department Presents Secondary Cause of Death on November 1, 2, 3
Auditions are open to CPS Upper School students. There will be a brief interest meeting for current students after school on Wednesday, August 28 in room 207. Auditions will then be held on Tuesday, September 3 in the Black Box.

Performance Dates: November 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and November 3 at 3:00 pm.

For More Information: Contact the Director – Mrs. Joy Johnson, joyjohnson@concordiaprepschool.org

Mark your calendars for the middle school and upper school production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical.
  • Auditions: January 8-10, 2020 (open to middle school and high school students)
  • Performances: May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 at 3:00 p.m.

Download a flyer for complete details about both productions:

Sports News

Upper School College Recruiting Information Night: Thursday, August 15
Concordia Prep is hosting a information session for college athletes interested in playing sports in college at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria ( Note the location change ).  Download a flyer for more information Please RSVP to Athletic Director Josh Ward if you plan to attend:   joshward@concordiaprepschool.org .

Upcoming Athletic Events
  • Varsity Football scrimmage at Calvert Hall High School on Saturday, August 17 at 10 am.
  • Varsity and JV Boys' Soccer scrimmage at Archbishop Spalding on Monday, August 19 at 4 pm.
  • JV and Varsity Girls' Volleyball scrimmage at home vs. Chapelgate on Wednesday, August 21 at 4 and 5:30 pm.
  • Varsity Boys' Soccer scrimmage at Gilman on Wednesday, August 21 at 3:30 pm.
  • Varsity Boys' Football scrimmage McDonogh at home on Friday, August 23 at 12 noon
  • Varsity Girls Soccer scrimmage at FCA on Friday, August 23 at 4:15 pm. Varsity Girls' Soccer at Harford Christian Playday beginning at 9 am
  • Varsity Boy's Soccer at Harford Christian Playday beginning at 8 am.

Team Schedules
All fall sports schedules* are posted on the  Concordia Prep website  and OnCampus.
*subject to change do to weather/conflicts*

School Uniforms
Reminder: All students are expected to be in uniform on the first day of school, Monday, August 26, 2019. Lands End has a 20% off sale!

Please be reminded that Lands’ End is the  sole  provider of school uniform bottoms, shirts, and sweaters. All of these uniform pieces must be purchased through Lands’ End. The preferred school code is  900101890 . For more details, go to:  https://www.landsend.com/pp/SchoolSearch.html?action=landing&selectedSchoolNum=900101890 . Make sure you are on the specific Concordia Prep website. You may also visit the Lands End store in Hunt Valley Towns Centre.

Below is an overview of the dress code from the Upper School and Middle School handbooks:

Uniform items purchased from Lands' End are:
  • Short-sleeve or long-sleeve white, red, and gray polo shirts for Upper School, white long-sleeve button-down “School Uniform Long Sleeve” Oxford shirt (boys) and white long-sleeve button-down "School Uniform Long Sleeve" Oxford shirt (girls)
  • Sweaters, khaki pants, shorts (Middle School), skorts, and proper fitting black or brown belts. Shorts may be worn only on designated Out of Uniform Dress Days in the Upper School. Shorts may be worn by Middle School students every day. 
  • All polos and sweaters must have the approved Concordia Prep logo. 
  • Please be reminded while ordering that all students with visible tattoos must have them covered at all times.  
 
If you have any questions about the Concordia Preparatory School-Sponsored Dress Code, please contact Curtis Miller at   CurtisMiller@ConcordiaPrepSchool.org.

Acceptable Shoe Policy
Please review the following PDF for details about the acceptable shoes for Upper School and Middle School students. Middle School students may also wear athletic shoes that must not exceed three colors including the brand logo and may not have metallic/shiny finishes.


Middle School Gym Uniforms
All Middle School students need to purchase a gym uniform. The online store has been reopened and will close on today Wednesday, August 14.
 

Changing FACTS Payment Dates
Did you know that you may change the date of your monthly FACTS payment? To change a payment, please email Jim Carter at  jimcarter@concordiaprepschool.org . Please notify us at least 48 hours in advance to move a payment. You may move two payments during the school year at no charge. There is a $10.00 charge per payment for moving more than two payments.

CPS Summer Work for New and Returning Students
To help maintain your skills and to help prepare you for the academic challenges of the 2019-2020 school year, some classes require coursework to take place over the summer months.

The links are available on the Concordia Prep website under the “Students” tab. The links are also on the  New Student Information web page.

Middle School Supply List
Middle School students should download the Middle School supply list:  Middle School Supply List

2019-2020 Bus Information
Concordia Preparatory School is pleased to announce bus transportation to and from school for the 2019-2020 academic year. There are two routes:
  1. Catonsville Route: The Catonsville bus leaves the Ingleside Shopping Center (5668 Baltimore National Pike) in Catonsville each school day at 6:45 am. It stops at 7405 Liberty Road at approximately 7:00 am and then continues to Concordia Prep. The bus leaves CPS each school day at 3:30 pm and stops at Catonsville and Liberty Road.
  2. Harford County Route: The Harford County bus leaves Harford Mall (696 Belair Road) each school day at 6:40 am. It stops at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School (12022 Jerusalem Road) at approximately 7:00 am and then continues to Concordia Prep. The bus leaves CPS each school day at 3:30 pm and stops at St. Paul’s and Harford Mall.

Payment Options:
  1. Pay the bus service fee for the 2019-2020 school year before the school year begins on August 27, 2019. Parents who choose this option will receive a 5% discount in the yearly cost of the bus.
  2. Pay the bus service fee monthly through the FACTS Tuition Management program.

Cost:  The cost of the 2019-2020 bus service is $1,125.00 for the entire year or $125.00 per month from August 2019 through May 2020. Parents who pay the entire year before August will pay $1,068.75 (5% discount).

Questions?  Please email Jim Carter at   jimcarter@concordiaprepschool.org  with any questions.
Thank you!

From the School Nurse
Over the counter Medication form: Remember to get your child's physician to complete an   Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form  for next school year. This will allow the nurse to give your child medications for pain, cough, sore throats and skin irritation (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cough drops, itch cream and skin care). The form is available from the nurse or on the website under "Forms and Publications". It is school policy that prescription and non prescription medications are kept in the health suite and administered by the nurse.   Download the Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form

Returning students- Parents please complete the  Returning Student Medical Statement/Health Information and Emergency Contact    form for the next school year which is available on the website under "Menu" and "Middle or Upper School Parents" and "Forms and Publications". The form should be given to the nurse in August.

Remember if you have your child's physical exam done over the summer, it is good for the entire school year (all three sports seasons). The  PreParticipation Physical Evaluation Form  is also available from the nurse or on the website. For any questions contact Ellen Marquardt at 410-825-2323 Ext 244 or  ellenmarquardt@concordiaprepschool.org
2019-20 School Year

Thursday, August 22: New Student Orientation, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Monday, August 26: First Day of Classes, Opening Chapel at 8:05 am.

Friday, August 30: Labor Day Break-School Closed

Monday, September 2: Labor Day Break-School Closed

Thursday, September 5: Back to School Night, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Monday, September 9: Retreat Day

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

Friday, September 27: Picture Day

Thursday, October 3: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday, October 4: School Closed for Students, Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

Monday, October 7 - Friday, October 11: Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Down Days.

Tuesday, October 8: PTL Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Media Center

Friday, October 11: Homecoming Bonfire at 6 pm, Variety Show at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, October 12: Open House for Prospective Families, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, Homecoming Football game vs. AACS at 12 noon, Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame

Monday, October 14: School Closed, Faculty Professional Development

Wednesday, October 16: PSAT Testing, No School for Seniors, Noon Dismissal

Thursday, October 30: End of First Quarter

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

Friday, November 8: Picture Retakes, Reports Cards Issued

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

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 Event

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

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


Lunch Orders
Order lunches from Terri’s Cafe here: 

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