February 6, 2025

Bible Verse for the 2024-2025 School Year:

“The Lord your God is with you. He is a hero who saves you. He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy.”

– Zephaniah‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭GW‬‬

Reminder: Delayed Opening Tomorrow, Friday, February 7th

Calendar reminder for Concordia nPrep families: School begins at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, February 7th, for students due to faculty meetings.

We look forward to seeing our students later tomorrow morning for a great Friday!

Inclement Weather Reminders

Last week and before all the snow had melted, Brody Holmes '31 and Kyle Waters '31 built a snowman to greet members of our campus community.

With today's inclement weather and additional predictions of more inclement weather to come, please be reminded of our inclement weather policy. Families should monitor emails, website, MyConcordia portal notices, and social media platforms for current operational information and updates that will be distributed as soon as possible to our Saints community.

Middle School Core Value Award Recipients Announced

Concordia Prep recognizes students who exhibit outstanding characteristics of our core values: faith, integrity, service, leadership, and community. Each quarter, Concordia Prep faculty nominate students in both Middle and Upper Schools as potential award recipients. The School celebrates one recipient from each of the five core values in the Upper School and three recipients from any of the core values in the Middle School.

Yesterday during the Middle School Chapel, three students were recognized as recipients of the second quarter Core Value Awards. Pictured from left to right, please join us in congratulating Cam Shriver '31 (Service), Ellie Cruikshank '29 (Community), and Natalie Baker '30 (Integrity)!

Make sure to check out the award recognition plaques in the Front Office lobby as well!

Carnations and Candy Sale: Tomorrow is the Last Day to Purchase!

The Student Government Association (SGA) will be selling carnations and candy through Friday, February 7th to share your love with your friends.

For $2.00 each, all students can purchase a carnation or candy for other community members during lunches as well as before and after school in the Main Office.

All purchased items will be handed out to the noted person next Thursday, February 13th during Advisory.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Miller. 

Relaxed Dress Day Next Thursday, February 13th

Concordia Preparatory School will have a relaxed dress day next Thursday, February 13th. Please consult the handbook for relaxed dress guidelines.

To participate, students can donate $5.00 cash, which will be collected that morning. No electronic payments will be accepted. The raised money will be used to provide support for the Saints Gala, the annual dinner and auction. 

Student ID Key Cards and Proper Building Access Reminders

Please see the below reminders about student ID key cards and proper access of campus buildings.

• Students must bring their key card each day to school for safety reasons and proper entry into campus buildings throughout the day.
• Students should not share or borrow key cards from their peers.
• If a student is misplaced or lost their key card, please notify Ms. Bainbridge via email and bring $10.00 to give to Mrs. Hauf (Front Office) or Ms. Bainbridge (Main Office) to replace their key card.
• Students should never bang, pull on, or try to circumvent the doors and their proper security usage.

Flu Season Reminders

As the flu continues to circulate in the community and may persist into the spring, it remains beneficial for those who have not yet received their flu shot to do so now. Getting vaccinated can provide important protection against the flu, helping to reduce the severity of illness and the spread of the virus. Please continue to practice good hand hygiene, which includes regular hand washing and use of hand sanitizers, especially after touching shared surfaces or using tissues. Contact the School Nurse with any questions.

No Personal Hotspots Reminder

As a reminder, students cannot use personal hotspots inside campus buildings during the school day. The use of personal hotspots is a violation of the School's technology acceptable usage policy due to the interference this causes with our wireless network.

New Middle School Loaner Device Checkout Process

Beginning on Monday, February 10th, Middle School students will be asked to trade their personal cell phone in order to check out a daily loaner school device from Ms. Chaffman. Cell phones will be returned to students when they return the loaner school device. We will be evaluating this new checkout process for the next few weeks. Please contact the Technology Office with any questions.

Register for a Summer at Concordia Prep

The School is excited to offer a variety of camp program this summer for students ages 7 through 12th grade with wide interests and passions. Take a look at the offered camps via the website below. We hope to have your students and friends join us for a Summer at Concordia Prep!

Don’t have a church home?

Come join us on Sundays for our worship gatherings!

NewThing Worship Gatherings

Sundays at 10am ET

CPS Media Center

Livestream Link

Download the New Thing App

Be encouraged in your spiritual journey - worship online, share prayer requests, read a daily devotion, or even watch Seasons 1-3 of “The Chosen.”

Spring Musical Coming Soon!

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward has lived a full and fantastical life, populated by witches, giants, and mermaids, marked by true love that stops time in its tracks, and framed by heroics that push the limits of believability. His adult son, Will, is no longer amused by his father’s fantastical tales, insisting on a rational rather than a fantastical account of one’s life. When Edward’s health declines, and Will learns that he and his wife, Josephine, will have a son of their own, Will decides to find out his father’s “true” life story, once and for all.

Big Fish is a heartfelt, powerful, and truly magical musical about fathers, sons, and the stories that we use to define our identities. With spine-tinglingly beautiful music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and a funny, heartwarming book by John August, Big Fish is a magnificent “big fish” of a tale, itself—spectacular, fantastical, and overflowing with love.

Meet The Cast!

We are grateful for all the students who participated in auditions for this year's Spring Musical. After a very competitive audition period, we are excited to announce the Concordia Prep Big Fish cast!

Mark Your Calendars Now!

Performance and Dinner Theatre:

Thursday, May 1st from 6:30 - 10:00 p.m., Saints Gym

Performances:

Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m., Saints Gym

Saturday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m., Saints Gym

Sunday, May 4th at 5:00 p.m., Saints Gym

Tickets will be available soon!

Upcoming Week Saints Schedule

Thursday, February 6

School closed due to inclement weather. Any games will be rescheduled, if possible.

Friday, February 7

JV Girls Basketball: 4:30 p.m. vs. AACS (Home), Saints Gym

Varsity Girls Basketball (Senior Night!): 6:00 p.m. vs. AACS (Home), Saints Gym

Saturday, February 8

JV Boys Basketball: 9:30 a.m. at Gerstell

Varsity Boys Basketball: 11:00 a.m. at Gerstell

Monday, February 10

Middle School Girls Basketball (Gray Team): 3:45 p.m. at Glenelg

Middle School Boys Basketball (White Team): 3:45 p.m. at Park

Tuesday, February 11

Middle School Girls Basketball (Gray Team) (Middle School Spirit Night!): 3:30 p.m. vs. New Covenant (Home), Saints Gym

Middle School Boys Basketball (Red Team) (Middle School Spirit Night!): 4:30 p.m. vs. New Covenant (Home), Saints Gym

Wednesday, February 12

JV Boys Basketball: 4:30 p.m. vs. SJCP (Home), Saints Gym

Varsity Boys Basketball (Senior Night!): 6:30 p.m. vs. SJCP (Home), Saints Gym

Thursday, February 13

Middle School Boys Basketball (Red Team): 3:45 p.m. at Boys' Latin

Middle School Boys Basketball (White Team): 4:00 p.m. vs. Glenelg (Home), Saints Gym

Athletics Website

Football Celebratory Signing

Yesterday morning, the Athletics Department held their Celebratory Signing Day for senior football students in the cafeteria surrounded by family, teammates, coaches, faculty, and staff. Congratulations to Concordia Prep seniors (pictured left to right) Jayden Dixon (Gannon University), Brody Humphrey (Stevenson University), Noah Miles (Bowie State University), Matt Smith (East Stroudsburg University), and Wade Warren (Towson University) who made their commitments to continue their athletic and academic careers in college!

Spring Sports Starting Soon!

The Concordia Prep spring sports season begins on Tuesday, February 18th for Upper School students and on Monday, March 3rd for Middle School students. Additional details and team schedules coming soon!

The Nike Team Store Open 24/7!

The Nike Team store remains open for business 24/7! Items are shipped directly to your homes and the spirit wear store for sports in all three seasons are live.

"Red Out" Middle School Spirit Night

Middle School students are invited to support the Middle School boys and girls basketball teams as they finish out the season on Tuesday, February 11th at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the Gym. These games will be an opportunity for students to show their School pride, so Middle School students should plan to wear all red to the games. 

Middle School students will receive a hotdog and bottled water prior to the start of the first game. Additional snacks will be available for purchase during the games. Students will also have the opportunity to compete in activities during half-time and in between quarters of the basketball games where students can win prizes. Advanced sign-ups will be required for students to participate in the activities. Sign-up sheets are available on the bulletin board outside Mr. Miller's office in the Middle School building. 

All students should be picked up by the end of the last basketball game at 6:15 p.m. from the gym.

Families should complete the permission form by Friday, February 7th. Please contact Mrs. Calheira with any questions. We look forward to your student joining us!

Class of 2026 College Preparation Counseling Information

Concordia Preparatory School’s College Counseling program provides students with structured guidance throughout high school. With 95–100% of graduates pursuing higher education or military service, Concordia Prep ensures students are well-prepared for their future, whether at a trade school, community college, or university.

Counseling begins freshman year, becoming more focused in junior year. The Guidance Office has created a newsletter for juniors and their families full of information about next steps, planning for college, SAT vs. ACT testing, and more!

Senior Spotlights: Action Needed for ALL Class of 2025 Students!

All graduating seniors, including those that are unable to attend the Senior Dinner, should complete this form by February 21st.

Class of 2025 Families Information

Register for Senior Dinner by March 1st

The Fourth Annual Senior Dinner, hosted by the PTL, will be held on Friday, March 14th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This event is a memorable evening allowing families to reflect on their students' time at Concordia Preparatory School while sharing a meal and fellowship with other Class of 2025 families. Seniors are allowed to bring up to two (2) guests with them to the dinner. The PTL covers the cost for the graduating student for the dinner; however, each guest is $25 per guest to attend. Registration and payment is required by March 1st via the link below.

Class of 2025 Baby Photos Needed

We have already begun work on the Class of 2025 senior slideshow that is shown prior the start of the graduation ceremony in May. For this slideshow, we are asking families to submit their favorite baby picture of their graduating student either as a newborn or up to age five. This image will be used in the yearbook as well.

Please upload and submit this photo by March 25, 2025 at the latest. Contact the Communications Office at news@concordiaprepschool.org with any questions. 

Class of 2025 Yearbook Recognition Ads Available!

Place an advertisement in the 2024-2025 yearbook to honor your graduating senior! Yearbook recognition ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. Please see the link below for more instructions and pricing. All advertisements must be received by March 25, 2025 at the latest. Contact Jostens, our yearbook provider, with any questions.

PTL Spirit Wear Store Closes Next Week

The PTL Spirit store is open until February 12th. Please shop through this link and the items will be shipped to you or delivered to your student at school once ready.

Volunteers Needed!

The PTL is looking for volunteers for the Senior Dinner on March 14th. Use the sign up link to help out!

PTL Meeting Next Tuesday

The next PTL meeting will be held next Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm in the Bridges Media Center.

Stay Connected with the PTL

Join Remind for text messages about upcoming events and meetings: Text @cpsptl to 81010

Follow us on Facebook (@Concordia Prep PTL) and Instagram (@concordiaprepptl). Email us with any questions or suggestions.

Purchase Your Saints Gala Tickets at The Early Bird Rate!

March 29, 2025

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

The Center Club, Downtown Baltimore

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the annual Saints Gala will be held at The Center Club in downtown Baltimore. Formerly known as "Bid for Kids", the Saints Gala is the biggest fundraiser for our school and we want it to be a huge success.

Early Bird Rate Promo Code

Concordia Prep families are now able to purchase tickets at an early bird rate of $100.00 per individual ticket or tables of 10 for $1,200.00. Please use the promo code SaintsFamily to take advantage of this early bird rate, which is available through Sunday, March 2nd.

VIP Shuttle

Concordia Prep has secured an optional shuttle service for the evening from the School campus at 5:30 p.m. to The Center Club and back to campus at the conclusion of the event. Select this option while purchasing your tickets to pay an additional fee for each individual who wishes to utilize this service. 

Donations and Sponsors Needed!

Please consider donating an item, experience, or procuring one from a local business, friends, or family members for the auction. Past donations have included tickets (concerts, theatre, airline, or sporting events), trips (hotel accommodations or vacation homes), personal talent (chef, baker, gardener, music lessons, personal trainer, or home improvement), and gift certificates/cards (restaurants, florists, movies, golf outings, salons, or music events).

Sponsorship opportunities for this year's event are also available.

Please contact the Advancement Office with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there as we support our Saints!

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