Tema Constructor: ¡Soy un constructor cuando se construye con entusiasmo!

“Creo que la educación se trata de estar entusiasmado con algo. Ver pasión y entusiasmo ayuda a impulsar un mensaje educativo”. steve irwin

Próximos Eventos

• 12 y 13 de septiembre – Audiciones de obra de otoño
• 13 de septiembre – HS Girls Soccer vs. St. Joseph (Centennial Park Sports Complex) 4pm-5:30pm
• 13 de septiembre – Voleibol femenino de HS vs UMA (gimnasio grande) 4:30 p. m. a 8 p. m.
• 13 de septiembre – Empoderamiento virtual 7pm-8:30pm
• 14 de septiembre – Asamblea de la Universidad de Lectura de grados 4-6 (Gimnasio pequeño) 8 am-8:30 am
• 14 de septiembre – Asamblea de la Universidad de Lectura de K-3er grado (Salón de usos múltiples) 8 am-8:30 am
• 14 de septiembre – Imágenes de maquillaje de WV3 11 am-2 pm
• 14 de septiembre – 10th grade “In it to Win it” (Scottsdale Park) 12:45-2:10 p. m.
• 15 de septiembre – Devolución de llamada de Fall Play
• 15 de septiembre – Día del Sistema Ensemble (Salón de Usos Múltiples) 2:35-3:50pm
• 16 de septiembre – Salida temprano (SOLO SECUNDARIA) 12:00 p. m.
• 16 de septiembre – Conferencias de intervención de padres 12:30-4pm
• 20 de septiembre – Voleibol femenino de HS en Waterford 4:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m.
• 21 de septiembre – Senior Sunrise 6:45 am-9 am
• 21 de septiembre – Asamblea SWYK (pequeño gimnasio) 8am-8:30 am

Información de contacto de la escuela

385-351-3090

• Presione 1 para oficina primaria
• Presione 2 para asistir a la oficina de secundaria y secundaria
• Presione 3 para la oficina de la escuela secundaria

Rincón deportivo

Hay algunos cambios y algunas aclaraciones que también me gustaría que todos conozcan en este momento.

No habrá cuota para deportes JH este año.

Todos los atletas deben someterse a un examen médico antes de jugar su primer partido.

Habrá al menos 2 equipos; El equipo A es el grado 7/8 y el equipo C es el grado 5/6. Los estudiantes pueden jugar hacia arriba pero no pueden minimizar. Si tenemos suficientes estudiantes, puede haber un tercer equipo B.

No proporcionaremos transporte este año para deportes JH debido a los costos de transporte. Sabemos que esto es muy desafortunado y puede ser difícil para algunos, pero lo alentamos a que se comunique con otros padres y establezca vehículos compartidos para el transporte.

Si está interesado en ayudar con estos u otros deportes, hágamelo saber. Siempre estamos en necesidad de padres dispuestos.

Inscripción

Cómo funciona la lotería

Una vez que haya solicitado que su estudiante asista a nuestra escuela, su solicitud en línea se mantendrá en el Grupo de solicitantes generales hasta que tengamos una vacante. Luego, su solicitud se incluirá con todas las demás solicitudes en el Grupo de solicitantes generales en un sorteo al azar para llenar esa vacante. Los estudiantes son aceptados en las escuelas chárter por sorteo, que es un mandato estatal.

Si ha solicitado y no sabe nada de nosotros, no es demasiado tarde para inscribirse en American Prep. Llenamos los asientos vacantes hasta el primer día de clases. Se le notificará por teléfono o correo electrónico si su estudiante ha sido seleccionado a través de la lotería. El registrador no tendrá ninguna información adicional.

Sitio web

¿Alguna vez ha querido saber a quién contactar dentro de la posible ubicación de su escuela? Nuestro sitio web tiene información valiosa que puede usar para llegar a la persona adecuada, de modo que no sienta que ha perdido la oportunidad de obtener respuestas a sus preguntas. Nuestro directorio de personal actualizado le brindará toda la información y le permitirá comunicarse con nosotros por correo electrónico para la escuela primaria, secundaria y preparatoria. https://westvalley2.americanprep.org/

Empleado del servicio de alimentos de West Valley

¿Quieres trabajar a tiempo parcial y estar libre cuando tus hijos están libres? ¡Ven a trabajar en el comedor! Se prefiere a los padres de APA pero no se requiere. Se prefieren los hispanohablantes, pero no se requiere.

• Pague $ 12 – $ 14 / hora
• Días/Horario de trabajo – Lunes a Viernes 8am a 1pm

Responsabilidades/deberes clave

• Reciba entregas de TODOS los proveedores (Cocina central APA, leche, FFV, Snacks)
• Preparar y distribuir almuerzos de primaria a los estudiantes.
• Preparar programa FFV
• Preparar el programa Snack
• Ayudar a los estudiantes sin almuerzo para el día.
• Ayudar a los compañeros de trabajo con otras tareas según sea necesario
• Servicio al cliente para padres (ayuda con las solicitudes de almuerzo, pedidos)

Conocimientos, Habilidades y Habilidades

• Integridad personal y confiabilidad
• Personalidad de ritmo rápido, trabajador y de alta energía.
• Trabaja y se comunica bien con los demás (compañeros de trabajo, padres, estudiantes)
• autosuficiente
• Habilidades informáticas básicas: se capacitará en los programas específicos que usamos (Hot Lunches Online, Google Sheets, Email, Skyward, etc.)
• Habilidades de servicio al cliente

Se prefiere hablar bilingüe pero no es obligatorio

• Mantenga la capacidad de pararse, alcanzar, levantar, doblar, arrodillarse, agacharse, trepar, empujar, jalar y levantar objetos que pesen 50 libras o menos. De pie o caminando el 95% de la jornada laboral.
• Requerido para obtener un Permiso de Manipulador de Alimentos del Estado de Utah dentro de los 30 días de empleo

Cumplimiento

Productos para el período libre

Este año, nuestra escuela ofrece productos gratuitos para el período (productos para la menstruación) en nuestros baños para niñas y para todos los géneros de conformidad con la legislación reciente (H.B. 162). Se han instalado dispensadores de productos menstruales, proporcionando productos gratuitos para la menstruación de nuestras alumnas. Pedimos a los padres o tutores que analicen la necesidad y el uso adecuado de estos productos con sus hijos que puedan necesitar usarlos, y se aseguren de que sepan que los productos son de uso gratuito cuando sea necesario.

DÍA DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN

El 17 de septiembre es el Día de la Constitución Nacional, donde celebramos la firma de la Constitución en 1787. Este año, el 17 de septiembre cae en sábado, por lo que celebraremos el Día de la Constitución el jueves 15 de septiembre. Consulte nuestra CUENTA REGRESIVA para el Día de la Constitución en nuestra página de redes sociales de American Prep.

¡Esté atento a la información que llegará a casa en el plan de aprendizaje de su hijo los LUNES y MARTES! Estamos emocionados de celebrar toda la semana como familias, así como en la escuela.

Mire este breve video para padres sobre nuestra emocionante semana de celebración.

https://vimeo.com/747388000

Vídeo del catálogo de la Universidad de Reading

https://youtu.be/DO-ysov-w5U

Clases de inglés para adultos gratis

¿Te gustaría aprender inglés? ¿Te gustaría mejorar tu nivel de inglés?

Estas son las clases disponibles:

CAMPUS WV1

• Martes 14:40-15:25
• Jueves 13:25-14:25

CAMPUS WV2

• Lunes y viernes 14:25 – 15:10
• Miércoles 13:20-14:10
• En la sala de descanso PÚRPURA

Oportunidad de beca para necesidades especiales de USBE

Los distritos escolares y las escuelas chárter están obligados por la Ley de Utah, 53A1a-704(10), a informar a los padres de estudiantes con IEP inscritos en escuelas públicas, de la disponibilidad de una beca para asistir a una escuela privada a través del Programa de Becas Carson Smith. El Programa de Becas para Necesidades Especiales de Carson Smith (CSS, por sus siglas en inglés) brinda asistencia para la matrícula para aquellos que calificarían para educación especial y servicios relacionados en escuelas públicas, estudiantes con necesidades especiales elegibles para preescolar inscritos en escuelas privadas no elegibles. La beca es para estudiantes hasta el grado 12 (3-21 años de edad), cuyos padres eligen una escuela privada elegible. Para obtener más información sobre la beca, el calendario de fechas límite y el calendario de financiación, visite https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

Builder Theme: I am a builder when I build with enthusiasm!

“I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.” Steve Irwin

Upcoming events

• September 12 & 13 – Fall Play Auditions 
• September 13 – HS Girls Soccer vs. St. Joseph (Centennial Park Sports Complex) 4pm-5:30pm
• September 13 – HS Girls Volleyball vs UMA (Large Gym) 4:30pm-8pm
• September 13 – Virtual Empowerment 7pm-8:30pm
• September 14 – 4-6th grade Reading University Assembly (Small Gym) 8am-8:30am
• September 14 – K-3rd grade Reading University Assembly (Multipurpose Room) 8am-8:30am
• September 14 – WV3 Make Up Pictures 11am-2pm
• September 14 – 10th Grade “In it to Win it” (Scottsdale Park) 12:45-2:10pm
• September 15 – Fall Play Call Backs
• September 15 – Sistema Ensemble Day (Multipurpose Room) 2:35-3:50pm
• September 16 – Early Dismissal (SECONDARY ONLY) 12pm
• September 16 – Parent Intervention Conferences 12:30-4pm
• September 20 – HS Girls Volleyball at Waterford 4:30pm08:30pm
• September 21 – Senior Sunrise 6:45am-9am
• September 21 – SWYK Assembly (Small Gym) 8am-8:30am

School Contact Information

• 385-351-3090 
• Press 1 for Elementary Office
• Press 2 for Junior High Office & Secondary attendance
• Press 3 for High School Office

Sports Corner

There are some changes and some clarifications I would also like to make everyone aware of at this time. 

• There will be no fee for JH sports this year. 
• All athletes are required to have a doctor’s physical before playing in their first game. 
• There will be at least 2 teams; A team is 7/8th grade and C team 5/6th grade. Students can play up but cannot play down. If we have enough students there may be a 3rd, B team.
• We will not be providing transportation this year for JH sports due to transportation costs. We know this is very unfortunate and may be difficult for some but we encourage you to reach out to other parents and establish car pools for transportation.

If you are interested in helping out with these or any other sports please let me know. We are always in need of willing parents. 

Enrollment

How the lottery works

Once you have applied for your student to attend our school, your online application will be held in the General Applicant Pool until such a time as we have a vacancy. Your application will then be included with all other applications in the General Applicant Pool in a random drawing to fill that vacancy. Students are accepted into charter schools by lottery, which is state mandated.

If you have applied and you don’t hear from us, it’s not too late to enroll at American Prep. We fill vacant seats up until the first day of school.  You will be notified by phone or email if your student has been selected through the lottery.  The registrar will not have any additional information.

Website

Have you ever wanted to know who to contact within your prospective school location? Our website has valuable information you can use in order to reach the right person, so that you don’t feel like you have missed an opportunity to get your questions answered.  Our updated Staff directory will give you all the information and allow you to reach us by email for Elementary, Junior High and High School. https://westvalley2.americanprep.org/

West Valley Food Service Employee

Wanna work part-time and be off when your kids are off – Come work in the lunchroom!  APA parent preferred but not required. Spanish speakers preferred but not required.

• Pay $12 – $14/hr
• Days/Hours of work – Monday thru Friday 8am to 1pm 

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Receive deliveries from ALL vendors (APA Central kitchen, milk, FFV, Snacks)
• Prepare & distribute Elementary lunches to students
• Prepare FFV program
• Prepare Snack program
• Help students w/out a lunch for the day
• Help co-workers with other duties as needed 
• Parent customer service (assist with lunch applications, ordering)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Personal integrity and dependability
• Quick-paced, hard-working, high-energy personality
• Works and communicates well with others (co-workers, parents, students)
• Self Sufficient
• Basic computer skills – will train on specific programs we use (Hot Lunches Online, Google Sheets, Email, Skyward, etc.)
• Customer service skills
• Bilingual speaking preferred but not required
• Maintain the ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift items weighing 50 lbs or less. Stand or walk 95% of the workday.  
• Required to obtain a State of Utah Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of employment

Compliance

Free Period Products

This year, our school is offering free period products (menstruation products) in our girls’ and all-gender bathrooms in compliance with recent legislation (H.B. 162).  Period product dispensers have been installed, providing free menstruation products for our students.  We ask parents or guardians to please discuss the need for and proper use of these products with their children who may need to use them, and ensure they know the products are free to use when needed.

Character Development

CONSTITUTION DAY

September 17th is National Constitution Day where we celebrate the signing of THE Constitution in 1787.  This year September 17th falls on a Saturday so we will be celebrating Constitution Day on Thursday, September 15th. Check-out our COUNTDOWN to Constitution Day on our American Prep Social Media page.

Watch for information coming home in your child’s learning plan on MONDAY and TUESDAY! We are excited to celebrate all week as families, as well as in school.

Please watch this very brief parent video about our exciting week of celebration.

https://vimeo.com/747388000

Free Adult English Classes

Would you like to learn English? Would you like to improve your English speaking? Here is what classes are available:

WV1 CAMPUS

• Tuesdays 2:40 pm-3:25 pm
• Thursdays 1:25 pm-2:25 pm

WV2 CAMPUS

• Mondays and Fridays 2:25 pm – 3:10 pm
• Wednesdays 1:20 pm-2:10 pm
• In the PURPLE breakout room

Reading University Catalog Video

https://youtu.be/DO-ysov-w5U

USBE Special Needs Scholarship Opportunity

School districts and Charter schools are required by Utah Law, 53A1a-704(10), to inform parents of students with IEPs enrolled in public schools, of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program.  The Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarship Program (CSS) provides tuition assistance for those who would qualify for special education and related services in public schools, preschool eligible special needs students enrolled in ineligible private schools.  The scholarship is for students through 12th grade (3-21 year of age), whose parents choose an eligible private school. For more information on the scholarship, deadline schedule and funding schedule, please visit https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

Próximos Eventos

• 7 de septiembre – Asamblea de Constructores de Secundaria (Gimnasio Grande) 12:45 pm-2pm
• 8 de septiembre – 6.º grado Take Flight Even (Salón de usos múltiples y gimnasio pequeño)
• 8 de septiembre – Carnaval de recaudación de fondos de Sistema (gimnasio grande) 2:30-4:30 pm – ¡TODOS BIENVENIDOS!
• 8 de septiembre – Voleibol femenino de la preparatoria (St. Joseph’s) 4:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m.
• 9 de septiembre – Fútbol femenino de HS en N. Summit 4pm-5:30pm
• 12 y 13 de septiembre – Audiciones de obra de otoño
• 13 de septiembre – HS Girls Soccer vs. St. Joseph (Centennial Park Sports Complex) 4pm-5:30pm
• 13 de septiembre – Voleibol femenino de HS vs UMA (gimnasio grande) 4:30 p. m. a 8 p. m.
• 13 de septiembre – Empoderamiento virtual 7pm-8:30pm
• 14 de septiembre – Asamblea de la Universidad de Lectura de grados 4-6 (Gimnasio pequeño) 8 am-8:30 am
• 14 de septiembre – Asamblea de la Universidad de Lectura de K-3er grado (Salón de usos múltiples) 8 am-8:30 am
• 14 de septiembre – Imágenes de maquillaje de WV3 11 am-2 pm
• 14 de septiembre – Grado 10 “In it to Win it” (Scottsdale Park) 12:45-2:10 pm
• 15 de septiembre – Devolución de llamada de Fall Play
• 15 de septiembre – Día del Sistema Ensemble (Salón de Usos Múltiples) 2:35-3:50pm
• 16 de septiembre – Salida temprano (SOLO SECUNDARIA) 12:00 p. m.
• 16 de septiembre – Conferencias de intervención de padres 12:30-4pm

Información de contacto de la escuela

• 385-351-3090
• Presione 1 para oficina primaria
• Presione 2 para asistir a la oficina de secundaria y secundaria
• Presione 3 para la oficina de la escuela secundaria

Rincón deportivo

Hay algunos cambios y algunas aclaraciones que también me gustaría que todos conozcan en este momento.

No habrá cuota para deportes JH este año.

Todos los atletas deben someterse a un examen médico antes de jugar su primer partido.

Habrá al menos 2 equipos; El equipo A es el grado 7/8 y el equipo C es el grado 5/6. Los estudiantes pueden jugar hacia arriba pero no pueden minimizar. Si tenemos suficientes estudiantes, puede haber un tercer equipo B.

No proporcionaremos transporte este año para deportes JH debido a los costos de transporte. Sabemos que esto es muy desafortunado y puede ser difícil para algunos, pero lo alentamos a que se comunique con otros padres y establezca vehículos compartidos para el transporte. Tendremos una reunión de padres obligatoria poco después de las pruebas para ayudar con esto y transmitir toda la información necesaria.

Si está interesado en ayudar con estos u otros deportes, hágamelo saber. Siempre estamos en necesidad de padres dispuestos.

Recaudación de fondos del Carnaval de Sistema

Sistema Utah se complace en traer de vuelta su Carnival Fundraiser este jueves 8 de septiembre de 2:30 p.m. a 4:30 p.m. ¡Toda la escuela está invitada – traiga a su familia y únase a nosotros! $10 por pulsera de actividad ilimitada (cada estudiante que desee participar necesitará una pulsera) y también tendremos concesiones disponibles para la venta. ¡Tendremos casas inflables, juegos de carnaval, pintura de caras y mucha DIVERSIÓN! Los boletos estarán disponibles para su compra después de la escuela esta semana, así como en la oficina principal de la escuela primaria. Los estudiantes de primaria que no estén en Sistema deberán estar acompañados por un adulto durante todo el carnaval. Tenga en cuenta: si su estudiante está en Sistema después de la escuela, este tomará el lugar de Sistema. Necesitará una pulsera para su hijo o vendrá a recogerlo de la escuela cuando ocurra el segundo despido. Muchas gracias por su apoyo mientras celebramos nuestro décimo aniversario. ¡Ayúdenos a traer algunos artistas invitados increíbles para trabajar con nuestros estudiantes este año!

¡Únase a nosotros para el Club de Ajedrez de Primaria!

Estamos emocionados de ofrecer el Club de Ajedrez de Primaria para cualquier persona en los grados 2-6. Se llevará a cabo justo después de la escuela los jueves. Para inscribirse en el club de ajedrez, envíe un correo electrónico al Sr. Pitts jpitts@apamail.org. Aquí está el gráfico que enumera cada jueves que se llevará a cabo el club de ajedrez. ¡Únete a la diversión!

Inscripción

Cómo funciona la lotería

Una vez que haya solicitado que su estudiante asista a nuestra escuela, su solicitud en línea se mantendrá en el Grupo de solicitantes generales hasta que tengamos una vacante. Luego, su solicitud se incluirá con todas las demás solicitudes en el Grupo de solicitantes generales en un sorteo al azar para llenar esa vacante. Los estudiantes son aceptados en las escuelas chárter por sorteo, que es un mandato estatal.

Si ha solicitado y no sabe nada de nosotros, no es demasiado tarde para inscribirse en American Prep. Llenamos los asientos vacantes hasta el primer día de clases. Se le notificará por teléfono o correo electrónico si su estudiante ha sido seleccionado a través de la lotería. El registrador no tendrá ninguna información adicional.

Empleado del servicio de alimentos de West Valley

• ¿Quieres trabajar a tiempo parcial y estar libre cuando tus hijos están libres? ¡Ven a trabajar en el comedor! Se prefiere a los padres de APA pero no se requiere. Se prefieren los hispanohablantes, pero no se requiere.
• Pague $ 12 – $ 14 / hora
• Días/Horario de trabajo – Lunes a Viernes 8am a 1pm

Responsabilidades/deberes clave

• Reciba entregas de TODOS los proveedores (Cocina central APA, leche, FFV, Snacks)
• Preparar y distribuir almuerzos de primaria a los estudiantes.
• Preparar programa FFV
• Preparar el programa Snack
• Ayudar a los estudiantes sin almuerzo para el día.
• Ayudar a los compañeros de trabajo con otras tareas según sea necesario
• Servicio al cliente para padres (ayuda con las solicitudes de almuerzo, pedidos)

Conocimientos, Habilidades y Habilidades

• Integridad personal y confiabilidad
• Personalidad de ritmo rápido, trabajador y de alta energía.
• Trabaja y se comunica bien con los demás (compañeros de trabajo, padres, estudiantes)
• autosuficiente
• Habilidades informáticas básicas: se capacitará en los programas específicos que usamos (Hot Lunches Online, Google Sheets, Email, Skyward, etc.)
• Habilidades de servicio al cliente
• Se prefiere hablar bilingüe pero no es obligatorio
• Mantenga la capacidad de pararse, alcanzar, levantar, doblar, arrodillarse, agacharse, trepar, empujar, jalar y levantar objetos que pesen 50 libras o menos. De pie o caminando el 95% de la jornada laboral.
• Requerido para obtener un Permiso de Manipulador de Alimentos del Estado de Utah dentro de los 30 días de empleo

RECORDATORIO PARA PEDIR ALMUERZO PARA SEPTIEMBRE

Almuerzos de pedido anticipado

Queríamos explicarles a nuestras nuevas familias: todas las comidas escolares deben pedirse con anticipación. Nuestros almuerzos en bolsa se preparan fuera del sitio y solo entregamos suficientes comidas para aquellos que han realizado un pedido.

Ingresa a https://apalunch.h1.hotlunchonline.net/ para hacer tu pedido

Instrucciones de pedido detalladas

Solicitudes de Almuerzo Gratis/Reducido

LAS COMIDAS NO SERÁN GRATUITAS PARA TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES durante el año escolar 2022-23.

Si su estudiante viene a almorzar y su estado es PAGADO, se le cobrará de la siguiente manera:

• K-5 $2.65
• 6-12 $2.95

Si aún no lo ha hecho, le pedimos a todas las familias que completen una solicitud de almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido: https://www.americanprep.org/school-lunch-program/eligibility/

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

¿Tiene alguna inquietud, queja o comentario? ¡Queremos escuchar de ti! Haga clic aquí: https://forms.gle/Ae6ULgLHorTKcwki6

Vídeo del catálogo de la Universidad de Reading

https://youtu.be/DO-ysov-w5U

Oportunidad de beca para necesidades especiales de USBE

Los distritos escolares y las escuelas chárter están obligados por la Ley de Utah, 53A1a-704(10), a informar a los padres de estudiantes con IEP inscritos en escuelas públicas, de la disponibilidad de una beca para asistir a una escuela privada a través del Programa de Becas Carson Smith. El Programa de Becas para Necesidades Especiales de Carson Smith (CSS, por sus siglas en inglés) brinda asistencia para la matrícula para aquellos que calificarían para educación especial y servicios relacionados en escuelas públicas, estudiantes con necesidades especiales elegibles para preescolar inscritos en escuelas privadas no elegibles. La beca es para estudiantes hasta el grado 12 (3-21 años de edad), cuyos padres eligen una escuela privada elegible. Para obtener más información sobre la beca, el calendario de fechas límite y el calendario de financiación, visite https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

 

Upcoming events

• September 7 – Secondary Builders Assembly (Large Gym) 12:45 pm-2pm
• September 8 – 6th Grade Take Flight Even (Multipurpose Room & Small Gym)
• September 8 – Sistema Fundraising Carnival (Large Gym) 2:30-4:30 pm – EVERYONE WELCOME!
• September 8 – HS Girls Volleyball (St. Joseph’s) 4:30pm-8:30pm
• September 9 – HS Girls Soccer at N. Summit 4pm-5:30pm
• September 12 & 13 – Fall Play Auditions 
• September 13 – HS Girls Soccer vs. St. Joseph (Centennial Park Sports Complex) 4pm-5:30pm
• September 13 – HS Girls Volleyball vs UMA (Large Gym) 4:30pm-8pm
• September 13 – Virtual Empowerment 7pm-8:30pm
• September 14 – 4-6th grade Reading University Assembly (Small Gym) 8am-8:30am
• September 14 – K-3rd grade Reading University Assembly (Multipurpose Room) 8am-8:30am
• September 14 – WV3 Make Up Pictures 11am-2pm
• September 14 – 10th Grade “In it to Win it” (Scottsdale Park) 12:45-2:10 pm
• September 15 – Fall Play Call Backs
• September 15 – Sistema Ensemble Day (Multipurpose Room) 2:35-3:50pm
• September 16 – Early Dismissal (SECONDARY ONLY) 12pm
• September 16 – Parent Intervention Conferences 12:30-4pm

School Contact Information

• 385-351-3090 
• Press 1 for Elementary Office
• Press 2 for Junior High Office & Secondary attendance
• Press 3 for High School Office

Sports Corner

There are some changes and some clarifications I would also like to make everyone aware of at this time. 

• There will be no fee for JH sports this year. 
• All athletes are required to have a doctor’s physical before playing in their first game. 
• There will be at least 2 teams; A team is 7/8th grade and C team 5/6th grade. Students can play up but cannot play down. If we have enough students there may be a 3rd, B team.
• We will not be providing transportation this year for JH sports due to transportation costs. We know this is very unfortunate and may be difficult for some but we encourage you to reach out to other parents and establish car pools for transportation. We will have a mandatory parent meeting shortly after tryouts to help with this and to relay all other necessary information. 

If you are interested in helping out with these or any other sports please let me know. We are always in need of willing parents. 

Sistema Carnival Fundraiser 

Sistema Utah is excited to bring back their Carnival Fundraiser this Thursday, September 8th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The entire school is invited – bring your family and join us! $10 per unlimited activity wristband (each student wanting to participate will need a wristband) and we will also have concessions available for sale. We will have bounce houses, carnival games, face painting and lots of FUN! Tickets will be available for purchase afterschool this week as well as at the elementary front office. Elementary students not in Sistema will need to be accompanied by an adult the entire time of the carnival. Please note: If your student is in Sistema afterschool, this will take the place of Sistema. You will need a wristband for your child or come pick them up from school when second dismissal occurs. Thank you so much for your support as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Help us to bring in some amazing guest artists to work with our students this year!

Join us for Elementary Chess Club!

We are excited to offer Elementary Chess Club for anyone in grades 2-6. It will be held right after school on Thursdays. To sign up for the chess club, please email Mr. Pitts jpitts@apamail.org. Here is the graphic that lists each Thursday that the chess club will be held. Join in on the fun!

Enrollment

How the lottery works

Once you have applied for your student to attend our school, your online application will be held in the General Applicant Pool until such a time as we have a vacancy. Your application will then be included with all other applications in the General Applicant Pool in a random drawing to fill that vacancy. Students are accepted into charter schools by lottery, which is state mandated.

If you have applied and you don’t hear from us, it’s not too late to enroll at American Prep. We fill vacant seats up until the first day of school.  You will be notified by phone or email if your student has been selected through the lottery.  The registrar will not have any additional information.

West Valley Food Service Employee

Wanna work part-time and be off when your kids are off – Come work in the lunchroom!  APA parent preferred but not required. Spanish speakers preferred but not required.

Pay $12 – $14/hr

Days/Hours of work – Monday thru Friday 8am to 1pm 

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Receive deliveries from ALL vendors (APA Central kitchen, milk, FFV, Snacks)
• Prepare & distribute Elementary lunches to students
• Prepare FFV program
• Prepare Snack program
• Help students w/out a lunch for the day
• Help co-workers with other duties as needed 
• Parent customer service (assist with lunch applications, ordering)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Personal integrity and dependability
• Quick-paced, hard-working, high-energy personality
• Works and communicates well with others (co-workers, parents, students)
• Self Sufficient
• Basic computer skills – will train on specific programs we use (Hot Lunches Online, Google Sheets, Email, Skyward, etc.)
• Customer service skills
• Bilingual speaking preferred but not required
• Maintain the ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift items weighing 50 lbs or less. Stand or walk 95% of the workday.  
• Required to obtain a State of Utah Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of employment

REMINDER TO ORDER LUNCH FOR SEPTEMBER 

Pre-Order Lunches

We wanted to explain to our new families – all school meals must be pre-ordered. Our sack lunches are prepared off-site, and we only deliver enough meals for those who have placed an order. 

• Go to https://apalunch.h1.hotlunchonline.net/ to place your order
• Detailed ordering instructions

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

• MEALS WILL NOT BE FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS during the 2022-23 school year. 
• If your student comes for a lunch and your status is PAID you will be charged as follows:
  • K-5 $2.65
  • 6-12 $2.95
• If you have not done so already, we ask all families to complete a Free/Reduced Lunch application: https://www.americanprep.org/school-lunch-program/eligibility/ 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Do you have a concern, complaint, or feedback? We want to hear from you! Click here – https://forms.gle/Ae6ULgLHorTKcwki6

Compliance

Professional Qualifications

Our parent surveys consistently express confidence and overwhelming satisfaction with our teachers at American Prep.  In accordance with state regulation, all APA teachers are licensed through one of three licensing paths: Professional, Associates and LEA specific.  Parents are welcome at any time to request information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers including: 1) whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction or whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; 2) the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and 3) whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. 

District Parent and Family Engagement Policy 

American Prep recognizes that parent and family engagement is key to student achievement.  We provide many opportunities for parents and family members to participate in, and stay informed of, their student’s academic achievement.  American Preparatory Academy trains staff annually during pre-service and teacher academy on how to communicate, build meaningful connections, and otherwise involve parents/families and the school.  These topics are reinforced during professional development opportunities throughout the year as needed.  Additional details regarding Parent and Family Engagement are available in the annual Parent-Student Handbooks (PSHB) which are distributed annually, posted on the school websites, and available in Spanish at our West Valley campuses.  For the full District Parent and Family Engagement Policy, please refer to this link on the Policy page of the americanprep.org website. 

School Parent and Family Engagement Policies 

School Parent Involvement Policies vary slightly by campus and are located within the Parent-Student Handbooks https://www.americanprep.org/parent-student-handbooks/. These Handbooks are distributed annually to parents and are now accessible on the APA website under the Parent Library drop-down tab. West Valley Parent-Student Handbooks will be available in Spanish.

Mandated Assessments and Opt-Outs

American Preparatory recognizes that Standardized Testing is an essential tool for measuring student learning and teacher success.  The data obtained from these assessments may be utilized by teachers and administrators to review student academic progress, plan instruction, and share with students and parents. Summative assessments allow for data to be used in public reporting about school quality. Parent’s may opt-out of most state standardized tests by submitting a Parental Exclusion form to the Academic Director. 

Character Development

The Character Development team is looking forward to these ambassador events coming up:

• Thursday Sept. 8th 6th grade Take Flight
• Thursday Sept. 15th Constitution Day — if your child has a part please practice with them so they are comfortable and familiar with it by that day.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SIGNED UP. 

We love our parent volunteers!

If you are interested in volunteering please contact tfetzer@apamail.org

Reading University Catalog Video

https://youtu.be/DO-ysov-w5U

USBE Special Needs Scholarship Opportunity

School districts and Charter schools are required by Utah Law, 53A1a-704(10), to inform parents of students with IEPs enrolled in public schools, of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program.  The Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarship Program (CSS) provides tuition assistance for those who would qualify for special education and related services in public schools, preschool eligible special needs students enrolled in ineligible private schools.  The scholarship is for students through 12th grade (3-21 year of age), whose parents choose an eligible private school. For more information on the scholarship, deadline schedule and funding schedule, please visit https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

Próximos Eventos

• 30 de agosto – JH Boy Soccer Tryouts (Parkway Park) 3:45 pm-5:30 pm
• 30 de agosto – HS Girls Soccer vs APA Draper (Centennial Park Sports Complex) 4pm-5:30pm
• 30 de agosto: reunión de padres de la compañía de baile y salón de baile, de 7 p. m. a 8 p. m.
• 31 de agosto – Pruebas de voleibol femenino JH (gimnasio grande) 2:30 p. m. a 4:30 p. m.
• 31 de agosto – Caminata de grado 11 12:45 p. m.-4:30 p. m.
• 1 de septiembre – Evento de amistad de 5.° grado 11:25 a. m. a 2:05 p. m.
• 1 de septiembre – Día de Sistem Ensemble (Salón de Usos Múltiples) 2:35pm-3:50pm
• 1 de septiembre – Voleibol femenino de HS vs Maeser Prep (gimnasio grande) 4pm-8:30pm
• 2 de septiembre – Día de vestimenta espiritual
• 2 de septiembre – HS Girls Soccer vs Granger (Centennial Park Sports Complex) 4pm-5:30pm
• 3 de septiembre – HS Cross Country Timpanogos Invitational (Lakeside Sports Park) 830 am – 12 pm
• 5 de septiembre – Día del Trabajo – No hay clases
• 6 de septiembre – Voleibol femenino de HS en Maeser Prep 4pm-8pm
• 7 de septiembre – Asamblea de constructores de 4-6 (Gimnasio pequeño) 8 a. m.
• 7 de septiembre – Asamblea de constructores K-3 (Salón de usos múltiples) 8 a.m.
• 7 de septiembre – Asamblea de constructores de secundaria (gimnasio grande) 12:45 p. m. a 2 p. m.
• 8 de septiembre – 6.º grado Take Flight Even (Salón de usos múltiples y gimnasio pequeño)
• 8 de septiembre – Sistema Carnaval 2:30 pm
• 8 de septiembre – Voleibol femenino de HS (St. Joseph’s) 4:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m.
• 9 de septiembre Fútbol femenino de HS en N. Summit 4pm-5:30pm

Información de contacto de la escuela

• 385-351-3090
• Presione 1 para oficina primaria
• Presione 2 para asistir a la oficina de secundaria y secundaria
• Presione 3 para la oficina de la escuela secundaria

Rincón deportivo

Nos gustaría anunciar las fechas de prueba para JH Boys Soccer y JH Girls Volleyball. Las pruebas están abiertas a todos los estudiantes de 5º a 8º grado. También tenemos carreras a campo traviesa, pero solo están abiertas para estudiantes de 6.º a 8.º grado. Cross Country se reúne en la Cafetería inmediatamente después de la escuela.

Las pruebas de JH Girls Volleyball serán los lunes y martes, 29 y 30 de agosto. Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo después de la escuela en el pequeño gimnasio, de 3:30 a 5:30 ambos días.

La prueba de JH Boys Soccer también será el lunes y martes, 29 y 30 de agosto. La prueba se llevará a cabo después de la escuela en Parkway Park, de 3:45 a 5:30 ambos días.

Hay algunos cambios y algunas aclaraciones que también me gustaría que todos conozcan en este momento.

No habrá cuota para deportes JH este año.

Todos los atletas deben someterse a un examen médico antes de jugar su primer partido.

Habrá al menos 2 equipos; El equipo A es el grado 7/8 y el equipo C es el grado 5/6. Los estudiantes pueden jugar hacia arriba pero no pueden minimizar. Si tenemos suficientes estudiantes, puede haber un tercer equipo B.

No proporcionaremos transporte este año para deportes JH debido a los costos de transporte. Sabemos que esto es muy desafortunado y puede ser difícil para algunos, pero lo alentamos a que se comunique con otros padres y establezca vehículos compartidos para el transporte. Tendremos una reunión de padres obligatoria poco después de las pruebas para ayudar con esto y transmitir toda la información necesaria.

Si está interesado en ayudar con estos u otros deportes, hágamelo saber. Siempre estamos en necesidad de padres dispuestos.

Caminata de grado 11

Nuestra caminata de 11.º grado es el miércoles 31 de agosto de 12:45 a 4:30 p. m. Estaremos haciendo Wild Rose Trail Viewpoint. Esta caminata es un poco menos de 2 millas de ida y vuelta con una ganancia de elevación de aproximadamente 500 pies. Los estudiantes podrán usar jeans, polo y zapatos cómodos para caminar. ¡Ofreceremos perritos calientes de res y s’mores para los estudiantes después de la caminata! Se requieren formularios de permiso para asistir y deben entregarse en la oficina de desarrollo del carácter antes del viernes 26 de agosto.

Inscripción

Cómo funciona la lotería

Una vez que haya solicitado que su estudiante asista a nuestra escuela, su solicitud en línea se mantendrá en el Grupo de solicitantes generales hasta que tengamos una vacante. Luego, su solicitud se incluirá con todas las demás solicitudes en el Grupo de solicitantes generales en un sorteo al azar para llenar esa vacante. Los estudiantes son aceptados en las escuelas chárter por sorteo, que es un mandato estatal.

Si ha solicitado y no sabe nada de nosotros, no es demasiado tarde para inscribirse en American Prep. Llenamos los asientos vacantes hasta el primer día de clases. Se le notificará por teléfono o correo electrónico si su estudiante ha sido seleccionado a través de la lotería. El registrador no tendrá ninguna información adicional.

RECORDATORIO PARA PEDIR ALMUERZO PARA SEPTIEMBRE

Almuerzos de pedido anticipado

Queríamos explicarles a nuestras nuevas familias: todas las comidas escolares deben pedirse con anticipación. Nuestros almuerzos en bolsa se preparan fuera del sitio y solo entregamos suficientes comidas para aquellos que han realizado un pedido.

Ingresa a https://apalunch.h1.hotlunchonline.net/ para hacer tu pedido

Instrucciones de pedido detalladas

• La fecha límite para ordenar el almuerzo para el martes 6 de septiembre de 2022 es el martes 1 de septiembre. Inicie sesión y haga su pedido antes del fin de semana largo de 3 días.
• Solicitudes de Almuerzo Gratis/Reducido

LAS COMIDAS NO SERÁN GRATUITAS PARA TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES durante el año escolar 2022-23.

• Si su estudiante viene a almorzar y su estado es PAGADO, se le cobrará de la siguiente manera:
• K-5 $2.65
• 6-12 $2.95
• Si aún no lo ha hecho, le pedimos a todas las familias que completen una solicitud de almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido: https://www.americanprep.org/school-lunch-program/eligibility/

Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

¿Tiene alguna inquietud, queja o comentario? ¡Queremos escuchar de ti! Haga clic aquí: https://forms.gle/Ae6ULgLHorTKcwki6

Cumplimiento

Cualificaciones profesionales

Nuestras encuestas para padres expresan constantemente confianza y una satisfacción abrumadora con nuestros maestros en American Prep. De acuerdo con la regulación estatal, todos los maestros de APA tienen licencia a través de una de las tres rutas de licencia: Profesional, Asociados y LEA específicos. Los padres son bienvenidos en cualquier momento para solicitar información sobre las calificaciones profesionales de los maestros del salón de clases del estudiante, lo que incluye: 1) si el maestro ha cumplido con los criterios estatales de calificación y licencia para los niveles de grado y las materias en las que el maestro brinda instrucción o si el maestro está enseñar bajo estado de emergencia u otro estado provisional a través del cual se ha renunciado a los criterios de calificación o licencia del Estado; 2) el título de licenciatura del maestro y cualquier otra certificación de posgrado o título que posea el maestro, y el campo de disciplina de la certificación o título; y 3) si el niño recibe servicios de paraprofesionales y, de ser así, sus calificaciones.

Política de participación de padres y familias del distrito

American Prep reconoce que la participación de los padres y la familia es clave para el rendimiento estudiantil. Brindamos muchas oportunidades para que los padres y miembros de la familia participen y se mantengan informados sobre el rendimiento académico de sus estudiantes. American Preparatory Academy capacita al personal anualmente durante la academia previa al servicio y de maestros sobre cómo comunicarse, establecer conexiones significativas y de otra manera involucrar a los padres/familias y la escuela. Estos temas se refuerzan durante las oportunidades de desarrollo profesional a lo largo del año, según sea necesario. Los detalles adicionales sobre la participación de los padres y la familia están disponibles en los manuales anuales para padres y estudiantes (PSHB) que se distribuyen anualmente, se publican en los sitios web de las escuelas y están disponibles en español en nuestros campus de West Valley. Para conocer la Política completa de participación de los padres y la familia del Distrito, consulte este enlace en la página de Políticas del sitio web www.americanprep.org

Políticas de participación de los padres y la familia en la escuela

Las políticas de participación de los padres de la escuela varían ligeramente según el campus y se encuentran dentro de los manuales de padres y estudiantes https://www.americanprep.org/parent-student-handbooks/. Estos manuales se distribuyen anualmente a los padres y ahora están disponibles en el sitio web de la APA en la pestaña desplegable Biblioteca para padres. Los manuales para padres y estudiantes de West Valley estarán disponibles en español.

Evaluaciones Obligatorias y Opt-Outs

American Preparatory reconoce que las pruebas estandarizadas son una herramienta esencial para medir el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y el éxito de los maestros. Los datos obtenidos de estas evaluaciones pueden ser utilizados por maestros y administradores para revisar el progreso académico de los estudiantes, planificar la instrucción y compartir con los estudiantes y los padres. Las evaluaciones sumativas permiten que los datos se utilicen en informes públicos sobre la calidad de la escuela. Los padres pueden optar por no participar en la mayoría de las pruebas estandarizadas estatales presentando un formulario de exclusión de los padres al director académico.

Desarrollo de personaje

El equipo de desarrollo de personajes espera con ansias estos próximos eventos de embajadores:

• Jueves 1 de septiembre 5to grado Amistad
• Jueves 8 de septiembre 6to grado Take Flight
• Jueves, 15 de septiembre, Día de la Constitución: si su hijo tiene una parte, practique con ellos para que se sientan cómodos y familiarizados con ella ese día.

GRACIAS A TODOS LOS QUE SE INSCRIBIERON.

• ¡Amamos a nuestros padres voluntarios!
• Si está interesado en ser voluntario, comuníquese con tfetzer@apamail.org

Vídeo del catálogo de la Universidad de Reading

https://youtu.be/DO-ysov-w5U

Oportunidad de beca para necesidades especiales de USBE

Los distritos escolares y las escuelas chárter están obligados por la Ley de Utah, 53A1a-704(10), a informar a los padres de estudiantes con IEP inscritos en escuelas públicas, de la disponibilidad de una beca para asistir a una escuela privada a través del Programa de Becas Carson Smith. El Programa de Becas para Necesidades Especiales de Carson Smith (CSS, por sus siglas en inglés) brinda asistencia para la matrícula para aquellos que calificarían para educación especial y servicios relacionados en escuelas públicas, estudiantes con necesidades especiales elegibles para preescolar inscritos en escuelas privadas no elegibles. La beca es para estudiantes hasta el grado 12 (3-21 años de edad), cuyos padres eligen una escuela privada elegible. Para obtener más información sobre la beca, el calendario de fechas límite y el calendario de financiación, visite https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

Upcoming events

• August 30 – JH Boy Soccer Tryouts (Parkway Park) 3:45 pm-5:30 pm
• August 30 – HS Girls Soccer vs APA Draper (Centennial Park Sports Complex) 4pm-5:30pm
• August 30 – Dance Company and Ballroom Parent Meeting 7pm-8pm
• August 31 – JH Girls Volleyball Tryouts (Large Gym) 2:30pm-4:30pm
• August 31 – 11th Grade Hike 12:45 pm-4:30 pm
• September 1 – 5th Grade Friendship Event 11:25 am-2:05pm
• September 1 – Sistem Ensemble Day (Multipurpose Room) 2:35 pm-3:50 pm
• September 1 – HS Girls Volleyball vs Maeser Prep (Large Gym) 4pm-8:30pm
• September 2 – Spirit Wear Day
• September 2 – HS Girls Soccer vs Granger (Centennial Park Sports Complex) 4pm-5:30pm
• September 3 – HS Cross Country Timpanogos Invitational (Lakeside Sports Park) 830am – 12pm
• September 5 – Labor Day- No School
• September 6 – HS Girls Volleyball at Maeser Prep 4pm-8pm
• September 7 – 4-6 Builders Assembly (Small Gym) 8am
• September 7 – K-3 Builders Assembly ( Multipurpose Room) 8am
• September 7 – Secondary Builders Assembly (Large Gym) 12:45pm-2pm
• September 8 – 6th Grade Take Flight Even (Multipurpose Room & Small Gym)
• September 8 – Sistema Carnival 2:30 pm
• September 8 – HS Girls Volleyball (St. Joseph’s) 4:30pm-8:30pm
• September 9 HS Girls Soccer at N. Summit 4pm-5:30pm

School Contact Information

• 385-351-3090 
• Press 1 for Elementary Office
• Press 2 for Junior High Office & Secondary attendance
• Press 3 for High School Office

Sports Corner

We would like to announce tryout dates for JH Boys Soccer and JH Girls Volleyball. Tryouts are open to all 5th-8th graders. We also have Cross Country running happening as well but is only open to 6-8th graders. Cross Country meets in the Cafeteria right after school. 

JH Girls Volleyball tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday, August 29th and 30th. Tryouts will be held after school in the small gym, 3:30 to 5:30 both days.

JH Boys Soccer tryout will also be Monday and Tuesday, August 29th and 30th. Tryout will be held after school at Parkway Park, 3:45 to 5:30 both days.  

There are some changes and some clarifications I would also like to make everyone aware of at this time. 

• There will be no fee for JH sports this year. 
• All athletes are required to have a doctor’s physical before playing in their first game. 
• There will be at least 2 teams; A team is 7/8th grade and C team 5/6th grade. Students can play up but cannot play down. If we have enough students there may be a 3rd, B team.
• We will not be providing transportation this year for JH sports due to transportation costs. We know this is very unfortunate and may be difficult for some but we encourage you to reach out to other parents and establish car pools for transportation. We will have a mandatory parent meeting shortly after tryouts to help with this and to relay all other necessary information. 

If you are interested in helping out with these or any other sports please let me know. We are always in need of willing parents. 

11th Grade Hike

Our 11th Grade Hike is on Wednesday, August 31st from 12:45-4:30pm. We will be doing Wild Rose Trail Viewpoint. This hike is a little less than 2 miles roundtrip with about a 500 foot elevation gain. Students will be able to wear jeans, polo, and comfortable hiking shoes. We will provide beef hot dogs and s’mores for the students after the hike! Permission slips are required to attend and are due to the Character Development office by Friday, August 26th.

Enrollment

How the lottery works

Once you have applied for your student to attend our school, your online application will be held in the General Applicant Pool until such a time as we have a vacancy. Your application will then be included with all other applications in the General Applicant Pool in a random drawing to fill that vacancy. Students are accepted into charter schools by lottery, which is state mandated.

If you have applied and you don’t hear from us, it’s not too late to enroll at American Prep. We fill vacant seats up until the first day of school.  You will be notified by phone or email if your student has been selected through the lottery.  The registrar will not have any additional information.

REMINDER TO ORDER LUNCH FOR SEPTEMBER 

Pre-Order Lunches

We wanted to explain to our new families – all school meals must be pre-ordered. Our sack lunches are prepared off-site, and we only deliver enough meals for those who have placed an order. 

• Go to https://apalunch.h1.hotlunchonline.net/ to place your order
• Detailed ordering instructions

The deadline to order lunch for Tuesday, September 6, 2022 is Tuesday, September 1st.  Please log on and order before the long 3 day weekend.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

• MEALS WILL NOT BE FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS during the 2022-23 school year. 
• If your student comes for a lunch and your status is PAID you will be charged as follows:
  • K-5 $2.65
  • 6-12 $2.95
• If you have not done so already, we ask all families to complete a Free/Reduced Lunch application: https://www.americanprep.org/school-lunch-program/eligibility/ 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Do you have a concern, complaint, or feedback? We want to hear from you! Click here – https://forms.gle/Ae6ULgLHorTKcwki6

Compliance

Professional Qualifications

Our parent surveys consistently express confidence and overwhelming satisfaction with our teachers at American Prep.  In accordance with state regulation, all APA teachers are licensed through one of three licensing paths: Professional, Associates and LEA specific.  Parents are welcome at any time to request information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers including: 1) whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction or whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; 2) the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and 3) whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. 

District Parent and Family Engagement Policy 

American Prep recognizes that parent and family engagement is key to student achievement.  We provide many opportunities for parents and family members to participate in, and stay informed of, their student’s academic achievement.  American Preparatory Academy trains staff annually during pre-service and teacher academy on how to communicate, build meaningful connections, and otherwise involve parents/families and the school.  These topics are reinforced during professional development opportunities throughout the year as needed.  Additional details regarding Parent and Family Engagement are available in the annual Parent-Student Handbooks (PSHB) which are distributed annually, posted on the school websites, and available in Spanish at our West Valley campuses.  For the full District Parent and Family Engagement Policy, please refer to this link on the Policy page of the americanprep.org website. 

School Parent and Family Engagement Policies 

School Parent Involvement Policies vary slightly by campus and are located within the Parent-Student Handbooks https://www.americanprep.org/parent-student-handbooks/. These Handbooks are distributed annually to parents and are now accessible on the APA website under the Parent Library drop-down tab. West Valley Parent-Student Handbooks will be available in Spanish.

Mandated Assessments and Opt-Outs

American Preparatory recognizes that Standardized Testing is an essential tool for measuring student learning and teacher success.  The data obtained from these assessments may be utilized by teachers and administrators to review student academic progress, plan instruction, and share with students and parents. Summative assessments allow for data to be used in public reporting about school quality. Parent’s may opt-out of most state standardized tests by submitting a Parental Exclusion form to the Academic Director. 

Character Development

The Character Development team is looking forward to these ambassador events coming up:

• Thursday Sept. 1st  5th grade Friendship 
• Thursday Sept. 8th 6th grade Take Flight
• Thursday Sept. 15th Constitution Day — if your child has a part please practice with them so they are comfortable and familiar with it by that day.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SIGNED UP

• We love our parent volunteers!
• If you are interested in volunteering please contact tfetzer@apamail.org

Reading University Catalog Video

https://youtu.be/DO-ysov-w5U

USBE Special Needs Scholarship Opportunity

School districts and Charter schools are required by Utah Law, 53A1a-704(10), to inform parents of students with IEPs enrolled in public schools, of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program.  The Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarship Program (CSS) provides tuition assistance for those who would qualify for special education and related services in public schools, preschool eligible special needs students enrolled in ineligible private schools.  The scholarship is for students through 12th grade (3-21 year of age), whose parents choose an eligible private school. For more information on the scholarship, deadline schedule and funding schedule, please visit https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

¡¡BIENVENIDOS PADRES, PERSONAL Y ESTUDIANTES!!

Inicio del curso escolar 2022-2023

“La educación no es el aprendizaje de muchos hechos, sino el entrenamiento de la mente para pensar”. – Albert Einstein

Próximos Eventos

• 23 de agosto: orientación para padres de primaria de 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. (Gimnasio pequeño)
• 24 de agosto – Orientación para padres de secundaria 6:30 p. m.-7:30 p. m. (Gimnasio pequeño)
• 24 de agosto – Día del cuidado de 12.º grado
• 25 de agosto – Día de Sistema Ensemble 2:35 pm-3:50pm (Salón de Usos Múltiples)
• 26 de agosto: luces encendidas de 3:30 p. m. a 5:30 p. m. (gimnasio grande)
• 26 de agosto – Caminata de unidad de 9.º grado 8 am-3:10 pm
• 31 de agosto – Caminata de grado 11 12:45 p. m.-5 p. m.
• 1 de septiembre – Evento de amistad de 5.° grado 11:25 a. m. a 2:05 p. m.
• 2 de septiembre – Día de vestimenta espiritual

• Información de contacto de la escuela
• 385-351-3090
• Presione 1 para oficina primaria
• Presione 2 para asistir a la oficina de secundaria y secundaria
• Presione 3 para la oficina de la escuela secundaria

Luces en el carnaval de regreso a la escuela

Ven y disfruta de las fiestas. Tendremos muchas cosas para que usted participe. Habrá casas inflables, juegos de carnaval de pintura de caras, clubes, puestos de socios comunitarios, sorteos de útiles escolares gratuitos, pizza Little Caesars y más. ¿Qué más se puede pedir? No podemos esperar a que usted y sus familias se unan a nosotros.

También necesitamos voluntarios para Lights On. Aquí está el enlace SignUp Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B45AEA92DA0F49-wv2lights3

Caminata de unidad de noveno grado

¡Los estudiantes de noveno grado asistirán a su primer evento de Embajadores, la Caminata de la Unidad, el viernes 26 de agosto! Este evento ocurrirá durante el horario escolar y se proporcionará transporte. Estaremos escalando Ensign Peak y jugando divertidos juegos de trabajo en equipo en Riverside Park en Salt Lake City. Las hojas de permiso se enviaron a casa el miércoles 17 de agosto y se deben entregar el lunes 22 de agosto. Los estudiantes deberán traer una bolsa de almuerzo y una botella de agua. Los estudiantes pueden usar jeans, una camisa polo azul y zapatos deportivos cómodos para ir a la escuela ese día. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Maddi Tapp en desarrollo de personajes a mtapp@apamail.org.

Día de cuidado de 12.º grado

“¡El día del cuidado del 12.º grado es el miércoles 24 de agosto durante el 4.º período! Para nuestro proyecto de servicio, estamos trabajando con Stitching Hearts para hacer colchonetas para dormir con bolsas de plástico. Estas colchonetas irán a la comunidad de personas sin hogar de Utah. Crean un 40 grado de calidez, lo que marca una gran diferencia durante los meses de invierno. Estamos encantados de poder ayudar y marcar la diferencia para tantas personas”.

Cómo funciona la lotería

Una vez que haya solicitado que su estudiante asista a nuestra escuela, su solicitud en línea se mantendrá en el Grupo de solicitantes generales hasta que tengamos una vacante. Luego, su solicitud se incluirá con todas las demás solicitudes en el Grupo de solicitantes generales en un sorteo al azar para llenar esa vacante. Los estudiantes son aceptados en las escuelas chárter por sorteo, que es un mandato estatal.

Si ha solicitado y no sabe nada de nosotros, no es demasiado tarde para inscribirse en American Prep. Llenamos los asientos vacantes hasta el primer día de clases. Se le notificará por teléfono o correo electrónico si su estudiante ha sido seleccionado a través de la lotería. El registrador no tendrá ninguna información adicional.

Cumplimiento

Cualificaciones profesionales

Nuestras encuestas para padres expresan constantemente confianza y una satisfacción abrumadora con nuestros maestros en American Prep. De acuerdo con la regulación estatal, todos los maestros de APA tienen licencia a través de una de las tres rutas de licencia: Profesional, Asociados y LEA específicos. Los padres son bienvenidos en cualquier momento para solicitar información sobre las calificaciones profesionales de los maestros del salón de clases del estudiante, lo que incluye: 1) si el maestro ha cumplido con los criterios estatales de calificación y licencia para los niveles de grado y las materias en las que el maestro brinda instrucción o si el maestro es enseñar bajo estado de emergencia u otro estado provisional a través del cual se ha renunciado a los criterios de calificación o licencia del Estado; 2) el título de licenciatura del maestro y cualquier otra certificación de posgrado o título que posea el maestro, y el campo de disciplina de la certificación o título; y 3) si el niño recibe servicios de paraprofessionals y, de ser así, sus calificaciones.

Política de participación de padres y familias del distrito

American Prep reconoce que la participación de los padres y la familia es clave para el rendimiento estudiantil. Brindamos muchas oportunidades para que los padres y miembros de la familia participen y se mantengan informados sobre el rendimiento académico de sus estudiantes. American Preparatory Academy capacita al personal anualmente durante la academia previa al servicio y de maestros sobre cómo comunicarse, establecer conexiones significativas y de otra manera involucrar a los padres/familias y la escuela. Estos temas se refuerzan durante las oportunidades de desarrollo profesional a lo largo del año, según sea necesario. Los detalles adicionales sobre la participación de los padres y la familia están disponibles en los manuales anuales para padres y estudiantes (PSHB) que se distribuyen anualmente, se publican en los sitios web de las escuelas y están disponibles en español en nuestros campus de West Valley. Para conocer la Política completa de participación de los padres y la familia del Distrito, consulte este enlace en la página de Políticas del sitio web americanprep.org.

Políticas de participación de los padres y la familia en la escuela

Las políticas de participación de los padres de la escuela varían ligeramente según el campus y se encuentran dentro de los manuales de padres y estudiantes https://www.americanprep.org/parent-student-handbooks/. Estos manuales se distribuyen anualmente a los padres y ahora están disponibles en el sitio web de la APA en la pestaña desplegable Biblioteca para padres. Los manuales para padres y estudiantes de West Valley estarán disponibles en español.

Evaluaciones Obligatorias y Opt-Outs

American Preparatory reconoce que las pruebas estandarizadas son una herramienta esencial para medir el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y el éxito de los maestros. Los datos obtenidos de estas evaluaciones pueden ser utilizados por maestros y administradores para revisar el progreso académico de los estudiantes, planificar la instrucción y compartir con los estudiantes y los padres. Las evaluaciones sumativas permiten que los datos se utilicen en informes públicos sobre la calidad de la escuela. Los padres pueden optar por no participar en la mayoría de las pruebas estandarizadas estatales presentando un formulario de exclusión de los padres al director académico.

Desarrollo de personaje

Nuestro equipo de desarrollo de personajes se complace en anunciar nuestros próximos eventos:

• -DÍA DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN el jueves 15 de septiembre (en horario escolar)
• -Amistad de 5to grado el jueves 1 de septiembre (en horario escolar)
• -6to Grado Take Flight el jueves 8 de septiembre (en horario escolar)

AMAMOS a nuestros PADRES VOLUNTARIOS, comuníquese con Tatiana Fetzer en tfetzer@apamail.com.

Oportunidad de beca para necesidades especiales de USBE

Los distritos escolares y las escuelas chárter están obligados por la Ley de Utah, 53A1a-704(10), a informar a los padres de estudiantes con IEP inscritos en escuelas públicas, de la disponibilidad de una beca para asistir a una escuela privada a través del Programa de Becas Carson Smith. El Programa de Becas para Necesidades Especiales de Carson Smith (CSS, por sus siglas en inglés) brinda asistencia para la matrícula para aquellos que calificarían para educación especial y servicios relacionados en escuelas públicas, estudiantes con necesidades especiales elegibles para preescolar inscritos en escuelas privadas no elegibles. La beca es para estudiantes hasta el grado 12 (3-21 años de edad), cuyos padres eligen una escuela privada elegible. Para obtener más información sobre la beca, el calendario de fechas límite y el calendario de financiación, visite https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

WELCOME BACK PARENTS, STAFF AND STUDENTS!!  

Start of the 2022-2023 school year

“Education is not the learning of many facts, but the training of the mind to think.” – Albert Einstein

Upcoming events

• August 23 –Elementary Parent Orientation 5pm – 7pm (Small Gym)
• August 24 – Secondary Parent Orientation 6:30pm-7:30pm (Small Gym)
• August 24 – 12th Grade Day of Caring
• August 25 – Sistema Ensemble Day 2:35pm-3:50pm (Multipurpose Rm)
• August 26 – Lights On 3:30pm-5:30pm (Large Gym)
• August 26 – 9th Grade Unity Hike 8am-3:10pm
• August 31 – 11th Grade Hike 12:45pm-5pm
• September 1 – 5th Grade Friendship Event 11:25am-2:05pm
• September 2 – Spirit Wear Day

School Contact Information

• 385-351-3090 
• Press 1 for Elementary Office
• Press 2 for Junior High Office & Secondary attendance
• Press 3 for High School Office

Lights On Back-to-School Carnival

Come and enjoy the festivities.  We will have many things for you to participate in.  There will be bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, clubs, community partner booths, drawings for free school supplies, little caesars pizza and more!  What more could you ask for?  We can’t wait to see you and your families join us.

We also need volunteers for Lights On. Here is the SignUp Genius link:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B45AEA92DA0F49-wv2lights3

9th Grade Unity Hike

The 9th grade students will be going on their first Ambassador Event, the Unity Hike, on Friday, August 26th! This event will happen during school hours and transportation will be provided. We will be hiking Ensign Peak as well as playing fun team building games at Riverside Park in Salt Lake City. Permission slips were sent home Wednesday, August 17th and are due Monday, August 22nd. Students will need to bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Students can wear jeans, a blue polo shirt and comfortable athletic shoes to school that day. If you have any questions, please email Maddi Tapp in Character Development at mtapp@apamail.org. 

12th Grade Day of Caring

“12th Grade Day of Caring is Wednesday, August 24th during 4th period! For our service project, we are working with Stitching Hearts to make sleeping mats out of plastic bags. These mats will go to the homeless community around Utah. They create a 40 degree warmth factor, which makes a tremendous difference during the winter months. We are overjoyed to be able to help out and make a difference for so many individuals.”

How the lottery works

Once you have applied for your student to attend our school, your online application will be held in the General Applicant Pool until such a time as we have a vacancy. Your application will then be included with all other applications in the General Applicant Pool in a random drawing to fill that vacancy. Students are accepted into charter schools by lottery, which is state mandated.

If you have applied and you don’t hear from us, it’s not too late to enroll at American Prep. We fill vacant seats up until the first day of school.  You will be notified by phone or email if your student has been selected through the lottery.  The registrar will not have any additional information.

If you have applied and you don’t hear from us, it’s not too late to enroll at American Prep. We fill vacant seats up until the first day of school.  You will be notified by phone or email if your student has been selected through the lottery.  The registrar will not have any additional information.

Compliance

Professional Qualifications

Our parent surveys consistently express confidence and overwhelming satisfaction with our teachers at American Prep.  In accordance with state regulation, all APA teachers are licensed through one of three licensing paths: Professional, Associates and LEA specific.  Parents are welcome at any time to request information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers including: 1) whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction or whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; 2) the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and 3) whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. 

District Parent and Family Engagement Policy 

American Prep recognizes that parent and family engagement is key to student achievement.  We provide many opportunities for parents and family members to participate in, and stay informed of their student’s academic achievement.  American Preparatory Academy trains staff annually during pre-service and teacher academy on how to communicate, build meaningful connections, and otherwise involve parents/families and the school.  These topics are reinforced during professional development opportunities throughout the year as needed.  Additional details regarding Parent and Family Engagement are available in the annual Parent-Student Handbooks (PSHB) which are distributed annually, posted on the school websites, and available in Spanish at our West Valley campuses.  For the full District Parent and Family Engagement Policy, please refer to this link on the Policy page of the americanprep.org website. 

School Parent and Family Engagement Policies 

School Parent Involvement Policies vary slightly by campus and are located within the Parent-Student Handbooks https://www.americanprep.org/parent-student-handbooks/. These Handbooks are distributed annually to parents and are now accessible on the APA website under the Parent Library drop-down tab. West Valley Parent-Student Handbooks will be available in Spanish.

Mandated Assessments and Opt-Outs

American Preparatory recognizes that Standardized Testing is an essential tool for measuring student learning and teacher success.  The data obtained from these assessments may be utilized by teachers and administrators to review student academic progress, plan instruction, and share with students and parents. Summative assessments allow for data to be used in public reporting about school quality. Parent’s may opt-out of most state standardized tests by submitting a Parental Exclusion form to the Academic Director. 

Character Development

Our Character Development team is excited to announce our upcoming events: 

• -CONSTITUTION DAY on Thursday September 15th (during school hours)
• -5th Grade Friendship on Thursday September 1st (during school hours)
• -6th Grade Take Flight on Thursday September 8th (during school hours)
• We LOVE our PARENT VOLUNTEERS, please contact Tatiana Fetzer at tfetzer@apamail.com.

USBE Special Needs Scholarship Opportunity

School districts and Charter schools are required by Utah Law, 53A1a-704(10), to inform parents of students with IEPs enrolled in public schools, of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program.  The Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarship Program (CSS) provides tuition assistance for those who would qualify for special education and related services in public schools, preschool eligible special needs students enrolled in ineligible private schools.  The scholarship is for students through 12th grade (3-21 year of age), whose parents choose an eligible private school. For more information on the scholarship, deadline schedule and funding schedule, please visit https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

I am a builder when I am utterly reliable (changing the world for the better)

As we end the 21-22 School year, here’s a short reminder…

“Education is the passport to the future for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” “Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” “Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” May each of you have a safe and happy summer, we can’t wait to see you all next year!

Upcoming events

• June 2nd – Early dismissal Elementary
• June 2nd – Last day of school
• June 2nd – Secondary Lagoon Day
• June 2nd – 8am Graduation rehearsal

School Contact Information

• 385-351-3090 
• Press 1 for Elementary Office
• Press 2 for Junior High Office & Secondary attendance
• Press 3 for High School Office 

Lagoon day!

Secondary Parents and Students, we are thrilled to offer our secondary student “Lagoon Day” on Thursday, June 2nd. The park is open from 10am to 9pm. Discount tickets to Lagoon for students are available online with the link and promo code included below. American Prep is kindly providing transportation TO Lagoon ONLY for students with no Fs nor NC marks during 4th quarter. Students can get a permission slip from the HS or JH office and that permission slip serves as their “ticket” to board a bus on June 2nd at 9:15am. The buses will leave promptly at 9:30am. No buses are scheduled to bring students back from Lagoon, so please plan accordingly.

*Students may plan to attend Lagoon on June 2nd or remain at home, there will be no secondary student attendance on campus that day.

Here is the information we received from Lagoon about how to purchase your discount tickets:

As you have already learned, Lagoon is open to the public on this date, and will operate a little different from a normal designated school day. Please read through the entirety of this email to prepare for your visit.

• Lagoon is scheduled to be open 10am – 9pm on June 2, to the public.
• All rides, Lagoon A Beach and entertainment is scheduled to be open.
• Students will NOT be able to purchase tickets for the $47 student discount at Lagoon ticket windows. They MUST purchase their tickets online, in advance with the promo code and information below.
• Parking for regular vehicles will be $18, per vehicle.

Your School has selected to have students purchase tickets online, in advance using a promo code.

• Ticket Price:$47, each
• Promo code:Jordan22
• Tickets Valid Only: June 2, 2022
• Purchase tickets online here.

Tickets purchased with the discount promo code for $47, will be valid ONLY June 2, 2022. Each ticket purchased is valid for one visit to the Park. Tickets purchased using the student discount are not eligible for a time extension or refund.

Re-enrollment

Parents, please make sure that you have re-enrolled your student for the upcoming 2022-23 School year.  We still have a few families that will need to do so.  If you have forgotten your login information or have any questions, please contact the Registrar Mrs. Lautaimi at 385-351-3090 or email llautaimi@apamail.org The deadline for this will be shortly after the end of this school year.  Skyward link to re enroll: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduamerprepacaut/fwemnu01.w

West Valley 2 PAC Election

We have 3 vacancies to fill for our 2023 Parent Advisory Council and one candidate has volunteered, making this an uncontested election. APA’s policy states: “If there are no contested seats at the end of the 21-day notice period, an election need not take place. Uncontested seats will instead be filled by majority election of the remaining PAC members.”

Our current Parent Advisory Committee will vote on the following candidate during their August meeting.

• Albanie Stoddard

I am very interested in joining the board and being able to learn more about APA and how we as parents can help support the growth of students attending APA. I am fairly new to the district as I currently have a Kindergartener attending, however next year I will have a First Grader and another Kindergartener and we are so excited to continue our journey at APA. I can’t say enough good things about our experience thus far. 

I currently serve as a member on my community HOA Board so I would say I have experience being a part of a Board and the level of expectations required with it. I also consider myself a very involved parent and jump at any opportunity to be at the school with my child, volunteering, or helping with celebrating our staff. 

Our returning council includes the following parents:

• Monica Barreto
• Valter Barreto
• Jeff Maroney
• Amie Jacobson
• Irene Christenson
• Christopher Nash
• Information on our current Parent Advisory Committee and Land Trust duties can be found on our website at https://www.americanprep.org/land-trust/

We look forward to serving you for another year!

USBE Special Needs Scholarship Opportunity

School districts and Charter schools are required by Utah Law, 53A1a-704(10), to inform parents of students with IEPs enrolled in public schools, of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program.  The Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarship Program (CSS) provides tuition assistance for those who would qualify for special education and related services in public schools, preschool eligible special needs students enrolled in ineligible private schools.  The scholarship is for students through 12th grade (3-21 year of age), whose parents choose an eligible private school. For more information on the scholarship, deadline schedule and funding schedule, please visit https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

Federal Government Ends USDA Free Meals for All Students in 2022-2023 School Year

What does this mean for families that attend American Preparatory Academy?

After the end of this school year, all students will no longer receive free lunch.

Beginning July 1, 2022, families will be able to apply for free or reduced-price lunch if they meet the federal income eligibility guidelines or participate in a qualifying program (SNAP, TANF, FDPIR).

• 2022-23 Lunch Prices
• Reduced: $0.40
• Elementary: $3.05
• Secondary: $3.35
• Applications will be available July 1, 2022.
• This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Elementary Yearbooks

Elementary Yearbooks are still available! We have a limited number, which will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please stop by the elementary office to purchase your yearbook, they are no longer available for purchase online. They are $16 for a soft cover, full color yearbook.

I am a builder when I am utterly reliable (changing the world for the better)

 I suspect that the happiest people you know are the ones who work at being kind, helpful and reliable – and happiness sneaks into their lives while they are busy doing those things. It is a by-product, never a primary goal. – Harold S. Kushner

Upcoming events

• May 24 – 3rd Grade “Show What You Know” 5pm-6pm (Small Gym)
• May 24 – Memorial Day Assembly 1pm-3pm
• May 25 – Senior Commitment Assembly 1pm-2pm (Main Gym)
• May 26 – Kindergarten “Show What You Know” 10am-11am (Small Gym)
• May 26 – Kindergarten Last Day of School
• May 27 – Lights Off Community Event 3:30-5:30 – ENTIRE FAMILY INVITED!
• May 27- Last Day of Afterschool Programs
• May 27 – Seniors Last Day of School

School Contact Information

• 385-351-3090 
• Press 1 for Elementary Office
• Press 2 for Junior High Office & Secondary attendance
• Press 3 for High School Office 

APA Dance Department

“Join us for our Spring Dance Concert titled “Stories Come Alive.” This show will feature performances from all of the dance companies and classes at WV2, including pieces taken to competition, choreographed by students, and more! Tickets are available now at our.show/wv2springdance. The shows are Friday, May 27th at 7pm, Saturday, May 28th at 2pm, and Saturday, May 28th at 7pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for youth if purchased online. Get your tickets now before we sell out!”

Re-enrollment

Parents, please make sure that you have re-enrolled your student for the upcoming 2022-23 School year.  If you have forgotten your login information or have any questions, please contact the Registrar Mrs. Lautaimi at 385-351-3090 or email llautaimi@apamail.org The deadline for this will be shortly after the end of this school year.  Skyward link to re enroll: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduamerprepacaut/fwemnu01.w

West Valley 2 PAC Election

We have 3 vacancies to fill for our 2023 Parent Advisory Council and one candidate has volunteered, making this an uncontested election. APA’s policy states: “If there are no contested seats at the end of the 21-day notice period, an election need not take place. Uncontested seats will instead be filled by majority election of the remaining PAC members.”

Our current Parent Advisory Committee will vote on the following candidate during their August meeting.

☐ Albanie Stoddard

I am very interested in joining the board and being able to learn more about APA and how we as parents can help support the growth of students attending APA. I am fairly new to the district as I currently have a Kindergartener attending, however next year I will have a First Grader and another Kindergartener and we are so excited to continue our journey at APA. I can’t say enough good things about our experience thus far. 

I currently serve as a member on my community HOA Board so I would say I have experience being a part of a Board and the level of expectations required with it. I also consider myself a very involved parent and jump at any opportunity to be at the school with my child, volunteering, or helping with celebrating our staff. 

Our returning council includes the following parents:

• Monica Barreto
• Valter Barreto
• Jeff Maroney
• Amie Jacobson
• Irene Christenson
• Christopher Nash

Information on our current Parent Advisory Committee and Land Trust duties can be found on our website at https://www.americanprep.org/land-trust/

We look forward to serving you for another year!

USBE Special Needs Scholarship Opportunity

School districts and Charter schools are required by Utah Law, 53A1a-704(10), to inform parents of students with IEPs enrolled in public schools, of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program.  The Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarship Program (CSS) provides tuition assistance for those who would qualify for special education and related services in public schools, preschool eligible special needs students enrolled in ineligible private schools.  The scholarship is for students through 12th grade (3-21 year of age), whose parents choose an eligible private school. For more information on the scholarship, deadline schedule and funding schedule, please visit https://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/programs/carsonsmithscholarship

Buddy Poppy

In preparation for our Memorial Day Assembly.  Buddy Poppy donation envelopes are being ordered to go home with your students.

​​These are the opening words of Colonel John McCrea’s Immortal poem dedicated to the memory of the men and women who served, fought and died in France during World War 1. The poppies of which he wrote have become the true symbol of all those who have given their lives in our nation’s Wars.

The poppy has become recognized as the memorial flower in countries around the world. It is distributed by veteran’s organizations in Europe, North America, and in most of the countries of the British Commonwealth.

Since 1922, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has conducted an annual distribution of “Buddy” poppies to raise funds for its charitable programs on behalf of the needy and disabled veterans, and the surviving family members of deceased veterans.

 POPPIES EVERYWHERE

 Today, buddy poppies are distributed by posts and auxiliary of the VFW in every state of the union and in dozens of other countries. Some 14 million are distributed annually; most of them during the period preceding Memorial Day and Veterans Day, but many of them at other times of the year.

More than 11 million dollars is raised each year through the distribution of the Buddy poppies – – all of it strictly accounted for and dedicated entirely to Veterans welfare.  Under the unique VFW distribution system, the proceeds of the distribution are divided between the national, state, and local charitable purposes.

 When you make a donation …

 you have contributed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children of deceased or disabled veterans at Eaton Rapids, Michigan… to the National VFW rehabilitation services in Washington, DC… to the VFW rehabilitation service in your own State… and to direct assistance programs for needy and disabled veterans and active service members and their families in your own community.

The services made possible through your donation are available to ALL needy veterans, active service members and their families – – not just those who are Veterans of Foreign Wars. Hundreds of thousands of non-members are assisted with disability claims and served in hospitals each year by Veterans of Foreign Wars.

 How can so little do so much?

 The person from whom you received your poppy is a volunteer. Their supervisor is a volunteer and the people who helped organize the distribution are volunteers. Their only pay is the satisfaction which comes from devoting time and effort to a worthy cause. However, there is someone who does get paid. The disabled veterans who assembled the poppy from the original parts receives a nominal sum for their work. The amount is small, but it does help them buy the little luxuries which make hospital life tolerable and it does permit them to purchase a gift now and then for their loved ones at home.

When you are handed a “Buddy Poppy”, give generously.

And when you wear your Poppy, do it proudly.

And when you see VFW and auxiliary volunteers working in veteran’s hospitals, visiting the sick and helping them with their problems, give them a word of greeting.

You are Partners in a great work.

Memorial Day Assembly

Each year, American Prep holds a commemoration assembly near Memorial Day to help us turn our thoughts and hearts to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our nation. To observe this important day, our students and staff will honor those who died and those who lost family members in service, through song, speech, and other performances at each campus. The assembly lasts about one hour. 

Each of our events will be live-streamed and recordings will be available to re-watch after each event. We encourage you to share these links with loved ones, friends, and anyone in your community who would like to share in honoring our fallen heroes. 

Thank you for helping us honor those who died while serving our nation and protecting our freedom.

• May 24th – 9 am – West Valley 1 – Grades K-6th
• May 24th – 1 pm – West Valley 2 – Grades K-12
• May 25th – 1 pm – Salem – Grades K-9th
• May 26th – 10 am – Draper 1 – Grades K-6th
• May 27th – 9 a.m. or 11:30 am – Draper 2/3 campuses – Grades K-12
• Visit https://bit.ly/3lcPgyj to join live stream. 

Federal Government Ends USDA Free Meals for All Students in 2022-2023 School Year

What does this mean for families that attend American Preparatory Academy?

After the end of this school year, all students will no longer receive free lunch.

Beginning July 1, 2022, families will be able to apply for free or reduced-price lunch if they meet the federal income eligibility guidelines or participate in a qualifying program (SNAP, TANF, FDPIR).

• 2022-23 Lunch Prices
• Reduced: $0.40
• Elementary: $3.05
• Secondary: $3.35
• Applications will be available July 1, 2022.
• This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

APA Reading and Math Lesson Video Bank

Did you know that there are videos for our math lessons on the APA website? This way, if your student is sick for a few days or if they just need another repetition of the teacher teaching it, to get their homework done, they can get the help they need.  Just click on the math level your student is and click on the lesson, located on the left-hand side.  https://www.americanprep.org/math-and-reading-lessons/ 

Elementary Yearbooks

Elementary Yearbooks are still available! We have a limited number, which will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please stop by the elementary office to purchase your yearbook, they are no longer available for purchase online. They are $16 for a soft cover, full color yearbook.

After School Programs

     Welcome to another fun-filled week of music-making at Sistema Utah! It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left to work with our Sistema students before school ends. The good news is that we have A LOT going on to help build up our students musically and to inspire them over the summer. 

As our Sistema Utah “Take Flight” Spring Concert is THIS WEEK! Our students sound AMAZING! You are all in for a treat for our concert. It is also crucial that EACH Sistema Utah student – elementary and secondary – come each day of class so that they are ready to perform. Again, our special guest will be Alex Boye and your child will NOT want to miss this! We have an action packed concert week, so please make sure that your students come DAILY.  Note the following dates so that you can plan accordingly.

• Friday, May 27th 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Lights Off Community Event – ENTIRE FAMILY IS INVITED and Last day of afterschool programs.

Please be sure that your child brings their instrument to school daily if they bring it home to practice. We have the same expectation as the daytime that each student is prepared with their materials daily. That means that every student needs to have their instrument and any music with them for their instrument class. 

As a reminder, we have Sistema Google classrooms for your child’s instrument and singing classes. Each student has been invited to join their respective classrooms. There is a video that they need to push play on and practice along with. This will help them to be prepared for our upcoming concert. 

We have sent Sign Up Genius volunteer opportunities as well. We would appreciate your help to have our events be successful. Below are the volunteer opportunities:

• Lights Off – Friday, May 27th – We will need parent volunteers to help with booths, set up, clean up, etc. Are you passionate about a craft or super amazing at face painting? Want to help with a booth? Sign up here!

Thank you so much for your support!