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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.

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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!

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

Reliability teaches our children the importance of being dependent for others, it helps reinforce accountability and being counted on. 

 Good read –  The Brothers’ Promise, written by Frances Harber, illustrated by Thor Wickstrom,

The book is about two brothers who make a promise to their father that they will always look out for each other.  A drought soon hits their farm, making the worried bachelor brother Yankel, sneak extra food to his brother Joseph for he and his family to survive.  Here they tell their story of unselfishness and love through dependability and being reliable on each other.

Upcoming events

• May 16 – 4th Grade “Show what you know” Performance 5-6pm (Small Gym)
• May 16 – 5th Grade “Show what you know” Performance 6:30-7:30pm (Small Gym)
• May 17 – 6th Grade “Show what you know” Performance 6pm-7pm (Small Gym)
• May 18 – 2nd Grade “Show what you know” Performance 5pm-6pm (Small Gym)
• May 19 – Sistema Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal 3-5 p.m. ALL STUDENTS NEED TO ATTEND
• May 20 – Sistema Spring Concert Day 6 p.m. – RESERVED SEATS-TICKETS REQUIRED
• May 21 – Spring Formal (11th and 12th grade)
• May 24 – 3rd Grade “Show What You Know” 5pm-6pm (Small Gym)
• May 26 – Kindergarten “Show What You Know” 10am-11am (Small Gym)
• May 27 – Lights Off Community Event 3:30-5:30 – ENTIRE FAMILY INVITED!
• May 27- Last Day of Afterschool Programs

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!

Geography Fair

Parents! We are in need of some volunteers to help judge for our upcoming 9th grade Geography Fair. On the day of the fair, parents will be given a judging sheet and asked to walk around and hear the students’ presentations. It is a fun atmosphere and all the students are eager to show off their hard work. The Geography Fair is on May 18th at 2:15 in the large gym. If you are able to join us, please contact Mrs. Taylor or Mrs. Nunez etaylor@apamail.org  lnunez@apamail.org

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.

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.

• THIS Thursday, May 19th – Dress Rehearsal Day – ALL students will need to stay until 5 p.m. Mr. Boye will be coming to practice with us this day. 
• THIS Friday, May 20th – Rehearsal and Concert Day – ALL students will need to stay until after the concert finishes. Concert begins at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. All tickets have been distributed and we are SOLD OUT. If you were on a waiting list, we invite you to attend via livestream which is https://vimeo.com/event/2059059. Tickets are reserved seating which means that you MUST bring your ticket with you so that you know which seats have been assigned to you. 
  • Elementary students need to be in Monday-Thursday uniform for the concert.
  • Secondary students need to be in concert black for the concert.
• 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:

• Concert Day – Friday, May 20th – We have many needs for ushering, clean up, passing out programs, etc. Sign up here!
• 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!

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

In the book about a young girl, Maya who finds herself alone at school, a teacher helps her fellow students learn the importance of being a friend, through the example of dropping a stone into a bowl of water to demonstrate how powerful the ripples from a single act of kindness can be.  

“This is what kindness does, ” Ms. Albert said.  Each little thing we do goes out, like a ripple, into the world.”- Woodson & Lewis, Each kindness

Upcoming events

• May 9 – 1st Grade “Show What you Know” 5pm-6pm
• May 10 – Sistema Recording 4-6 p.m. 
• May 10 – End of Year Choir Concert 6pm-7pm
• May 12 End of Year Orchestra Concert 5pm-7pm
• May 12 – End of Year Band Concert 7pm-9pm
• May 13 – Sistema Spring Concert Ticket Ordering Deadline
• May 16 – 4th Grade “Show what you know” Performance 5-6pm (Small Gym)
• May 16 – 5th Grade “Show what you know” Performance 6:30-7:30pm (Small Gym)
• May 17 – 6th Grade “Show what you know” Performance 6pm-7pm (Small Gym)
• May 18 – 2nd Grade “Show what you know” Performance 5pm-6pm (Small Gym)
• May 19 – Sistema Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal 3-5 p.m.
• May 20 – Sistema Spring Concert Day 6 p.m. – RESERVED SEATS-TICKETS REQUIRED
• May 21 – Spring Formal (11th and 12th grade)
• May 24 – 3rd Grade “Show What You Know” 5pm-6pm (Small Gym)
• May 26 – Kindergarten “Show What You Know” 10am-11am (Small Gym)
• May 27 – Lights Off Community Event 3:30-5:30 – ENTIRE FAMILY INVITED!
• May 27- Last Day of Afterschool Programs

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 

Land Trust Election Notice

Our annual Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) elections are coming up and we are looking for volunteers to serve for the 2022-2023 school year.  The PAC participates with school administration in developing the Annual School Plan, in deciding how the Land Trust monies will be spent, and other matters important to our students at American Preparatory Academy.  The PAC generally meets 4 times per year. Members of the PAC will be expected to participate in all of these meetings so that a quorum may be present to conduct business.  There are no term limits; as long as the volunteer has students enrolled in the school and is actively participating, they are welcome to continue serving on the committee.

If you are interested, please contact Rebecca Dailey Land Trust Grant Manager at landtrust@apamail.org no later than Monday, May 9, 2022 at 4pm.

Please include:

• Your name
• The campus you are running for
• Your students name and grade
• Your phone number and email address
• A short (70 words or less) paragraph on why you are interested in being on the committee. 

The ballot link will go home as the last page of the May 13 newsletter and elections will run through Wednesday, May 18. The candidate who receives the most votes will be posted in your campus’ May 20 newsletter.  Thank you!

Re-enrollment

The re-enrollment deadline is vastly approaching.  Please make sure to re-enroll your student(s) for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Lautaimi Registrar at llautaimi@apamail.org Skyward link to re-enroll: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduamerprepacaut/seplog01.w

Geography Fair

Parents! We are in need of some volunteers to help judge for our upcoming 9th grade Geography Fair. On the day of the fair, parents will be given a judging sheet and asked to walk around and hear the students’ presentations. It is a fun atmosphere and all the students are eager to show off their hard work. The Geography Fair is on May 18th at 2:15 in the large gym. If you are able to join us, please contact Mrs. Taylor or Mrs. Nunez etaylor@apamail.org  lnunez@apamail.org

Instructors Needed

Our Campus is in need of Instructors.  We gladly welcome our APA families or friends that would like to come and be a part of our elementary team.  If you are interested, click the link to fill out an application.  https://bit.ly/3t67NBj

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.

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 four 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 2 ½ weeks away, our rehearsals are in full swing. 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! Next Tuesday, May 10th we have our Grand Finale Recording and need ALL students present. This includes elementary Sistema students and secondary club ensembles. 

Reserved tickets will be required for entrance to this amazing concert. We will have RESERVED seats which means that your seat numbers will be assigned and you will need to have a ticket to attend in person. As space is limited, each SISTEMA FAMILY will receive up to three tickets. The deadline to reserve tickets is Friday, May 13th. You may reserve your tickets here. We do anticipate this concert selling out, so please do not delay in requesting tickets. For those unable to attend in-person, we will have a livestream available. 

Please place the following dates on your calendars. Those that have an amended schedule will be required to be in attendance to each rehearsal to ensure that they are ready to perform our grand finale. Thank you for helping your child to be successful for this once-in-a-lifetime concert. 

• THIS Tuesday, May 10th 4-6 p.m. – Grand Finale Recording – EACH student needs to be present so that we have all necessary voices for our recording that we will be sending to Mr. Boye. 
• Thursday, May 19th – Dress Rehearsal Day – ALL students will need to stay until 5 p.m. Mr. Boye will be coming to practice with us this day. 
• Friday, May 20th – Rehearsal and Concert Day – ALL students will need to stay until after the concert finishes. Concert begins at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be available to order on May 1st. Each student will receive a limited number of tickets and everyone else will be able to watch the livestream. 
• 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 will be sending out three Sign Up Genius volunteer opportunities this week as well. We would appreciate your help to have our events be successful. Below are the volunteer opportunities:

• Concert Day – Friday, May 20th – We have many needs for ushering, clean up, passing out programs, etc. Sign up here!
• 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!

Soy un constructor cuando uso… PALABRAS AMABLES Y CORTÉSICAS (cambiando el mundo para mejor)

La cortesía se define simplemente como “conducta de buenos modales que indica respeto o consideración hacia los demás”. Defino la cortesía como amable, considerada, generosa (como en segundo lugar), humilde, respetuosa y cortés. A través de las lecciones de gracia y cortesía, inculcamos los valores de respeto, honestidad, integridad, coraje y bondad. Preparamos al niño para la vida. – Mary Lou Cobb, Gracia y cortesía para toda la escuela

Próximos Eventos

• 6 de mayo – Comida al aire libre y caminata para adultos mayores 2:3 p. m. a 8 p. m.
• 6 de mayo – Exhibición de Arte del Distrito 5pm-8pm
• 7 de mayo – Exhibición de Arte del Distrito 10am-12pm
• 9 de mayo – Spirit Bowl 1:45 p. m.-3:10 p. m.
• 9 de mayo – 1er grado “Demuestra lo que sabes” 5pm-6pm
• 10 de mayo – Reunión virtual de empoderamiento de padres: Seguridad en Internet/Relaciones de salud/Preparación para el verano 7pm-8pm
• 10 de mayo – Concierto de coro de fin de año 6pm-7pm
• 12 de mayo – Sala Sistema Ensemble MP 2:35pm-5:30pm
• 12 de mayo Concierto de Orquesta de Fin de Año 5pm-7pm
• 12 de mayo – Concierto de banda de fin de año 7pm-9pm
• 24 de mayo – 3.er grado “Demuestra lo que sabes” 5pm-6pm

• 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

Aviso de elección de Land Trust

Se acercan nuestras elecciones anuales del Comité Asesor de Padres (PAC) y estamos buscando voluntarios para servir durante el año escolar 2022-2023. El PAC participa con la administración de la escuela en el desarrollo del Plan Escolar Anual, al decidir cómo se gastarán los fondos del Fideicomiso de Tierras y otros asuntos importantes para nuestros estudiantes en American Preparatory Academy. El PAC generalmente se reúne 4 veces al año. Se espera que los miembros del PAC participen en todas estas reuniones para que haya quórum presente para realizar negocios. No hay límites de mandato; siempre que el voluntario tenga estudiantes inscritos en la escuela y participe activamente, puede continuar sirviendo en el comité.

Si está interesado, comuníquese con Rebecca Dailey Land Trust Grant Manager en landtrust@apamail.org a más tardar el lunes 9 de mayo de 2022 a las 4 p.m.

Por favor incluya:

• Tu nombre
• El campus para el que se postula
• Nombre y grado de sus alumnos
• Su número de teléfono y dirección de correo electrónico
• Un párrafo breve (70 palabras o menos) sobre por qué está interesado en formar parte del comité.

El enlace de la boleta irá a casa como la última página del boletín del 13 de mayo y las elecciones se realizarán hasta el miércoles 18 de mayo. El candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos se publicará en el boletín del 20 de mayo de su campus. ¡Gracias!

Reinscripción

La fecha límite de reinscripción se acerca enormemente. Asegúrese de volver a inscribir a su estudiante para el próximo año escolar 2022-23. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese con la Sra. Lautaimi Registradora en llautaimi@apamail.org

Feria de Geografía

¡Padres! Necesitamos algunos voluntarios para ayudar a juzgar nuestra próxima Feria de Geografía de 9º grado. El día de la feria, los padres recibirán una hoja de evaluación y se les pedirá que caminen y escuchen las presentaciones de los estudiantes. Es un ambiente divertido y todos los estudiantes están ansiosos por mostrar su arduo trabajo. La Feria de Geografía es el 18 de mayo a las 2:15 en el gimnasio grande. Si puede unirse a nosotros, comuníquese con la Sra. Taylor o la Sra. Núñez etaylor@apamail.org lnunez@apamail.org

Se necesitan instructores

Nuestro Campus necesita Instructores. Con mucho gusto damos la bienvenida a nuestras familias o amigos de APA que deseen venir y ser parte de nuestro equipo de primaria. Si está interesado, haga clic en el enlace para completar una solicitud. https://bit.ly/3t67NBj

AHORA CONTRATANDO: EQUIPO DE COCINA

4546 S. Atherton Drive #101 Taylorsville

Turnos 7am a 4pm Lunes – Viernes Pago: Según Experiencia

Conocimientos, destrezas, habilidades y términos de empleo

• Preparar y preparar los elementos del menú de acuerdo con las recetas proporcionadas.
• Control adecuado de las porciones para garantizar la consistencia en todos los elementos del menú.
• Picar, envasar y preparar las verduras
• Certificado de manipuladores de alimentos (se puede obtener dentro de los 30 días posteriores al empleo)
• Todos los días del año escolar con asistencia regular requerida

Vaya a https://www.americanprep.org/careers/ para presentar su solicitud en línea.

Descripción del administrador de cocina https://www.americanprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Central-Kitchen-Manager-Job-Descr iption.pdf

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

Los hogares que califican para el almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido antes del 6 de mayo pueden ser elegibles para la EBT pandémica

Padres APA,

Los estudiantes que califican para los beneficios de comidas gratis o a precio reducido pueden ser potencialmente elegibles para la EBT pandémica (P-EBT). P-EBT puede ayudar a las personas a comprar alimentos si sus hijos han perdido temporalmente el acceso a comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido debido al cierre de escuelas por emergencias relacionadas con COVID u otras ausencias escolares relacionadas con COVID durante el año escolar 2021-2022.

Durante el año escolar 2021-22, todos los estudiantes, independientemente de su nivel de ingresos, recibirán almuerzo gratis cada día que asistan a la escuela. Sin embargo, esto no otorga automáticamente a los estudiantes un estatus gratuito reducido, ni califica a los estudiantes para P-EBT. El 20 de abril, enviamos un correo electrónico que incluía una carta con el estado de elegibilidad de su estudiante(s) (gratis, reducido o pagado). Si sus estudiantes ya califican para comidas gratuitas a precio reducido, NO envíe otra solicitud. Le enviaremos un correo electrónico dentro de unas semanas con un enlace para solicitar los beneficios.

Si sus estudiantes tienen el estado de almuerzo PAGADO pero cree que su hogar podría calificar para comidas gratuitas a precio reducido, lo alentamos a enviar una solicitud antes del 6 de mayo de 2022. Siga este enlace: https://www.americanprep.org/school- programa-almuerzo/elegibilidad/

Envíe un correo electrónico a lunch@apamail.org si tiene preguntas.

amiga amapola

En preparación para nuestra Asamblea del Día de los Caídos. Se están ordenando sobres de donación de Buddy Poppy para que se los lleven a casa con sus estudiantes.

​​Estas son las palabras iniciales del poema Inmortal del Coronel John McCrea dedicado a la memoria de los hombres y mujeres que sirvieron, lucharon y murieron en Francia durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Las amapolas que escribió se han convertido en el verdadero símbolo de todos aquellos que han dado sus vidas en las guerras de nuestra nación.

La amapola ha sido reconocida como la flor conmemorativa en países de todo el mundo. Es distribuido por organizaciones de veteranos en Europa, América del Norte y en la mayoría de los países de la Commonwealth británica.

 Desde 1922, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States ha realizado una distribución anual de amapolas “Buddy” para recaudar fondos para sus programas de caridad en nombre de los veteranos necesitados y discapacitados, y los familiares sobrevivientes de los veteranos fallecidos.

 AMAPOLAS POR TODAS PARTES

 Hoy en día, las amapolas amigas se distribuyen por correos y auxiliares de la VFW en todos los estados de la unión y en decenas de otros países. Anualmente se distribuyen unos 14 millones; la mayoría de ellos durante el período anterior al Día de los Caídos y al Día de los Veteranos, pero muchos de ellos en otras épocas del año.

Cada año se recaudan más de 11 millones de dólares a través de la distribución de las amapolas Buddy, todo estrictamente contabilizado y dedicado por completo al bienestar de los veteranos. Bajo el exclusivo sistema de distribución de VFW, las ganancias de la distribución se dividen entre los fines benéficos nacionales, estatales y locales.

 Cuando haces una donación…

 usted ha contribuido al Hogar Nacional de Veteranos de Guerras Extranjeras para Hijos de veteranos fallecidos o discapacitados en Eaton Rapids, Michigan… a los servicios de rehabilitación Nacional VFW en Washington, DC… al servicio de rehabilitación VFW en su propio Estado.. y para dirigir programas de asistencia para veteranos discapacitados y necesitados y miembros del servicio activo y sus familias en su propia comunidad.

 Los servicios hechos posibles a través de su donación están disponibles para TODOS los veteranos necesitados, miembros del servicio activo y sus familias, no solo para aquellos que son Veteranos de Guerras en el Extranjero. Cientos de miles de no miembros son asistidos con reclamos por discapacidad y atendidos en hospitales cada año por Veteranos de Guerras Extranjeras.

 ¿Cómo tan poco puede hacer tanto?

 La persona de quien recibiste tu amapola es un voluntario. Su supervisor es un voluntario y las personas que ayudaron a organizar la distribución son voluntarios. Su única paga es la satisfacción que les da dedicar tiempo y esfuerzo a una causa digna. Sin embargo, hay alguien a quien sí se le paga. Los veteranos discapacitados que ensamblaron la amapola a partir de las partes originales reciben una suma nominal por su trabajo. La cantidad es pequeña, pero les ayuda a comprar los pequeños lujos que hacen tolerable la vida en el hospital y les permite comprar algún regalo de vez en cuando para sus seres queridos en casa.

Cuando le entreguen un “Buddy Poppy”, dé generosamente.

Y cuando uses tu Poppy, hazlo con orgullo.

Y cuando veas a voluntarios de VFW y auxiliares trabajando en hospitales de veteranos, visitando a los enfermos y ayudándolos en sus problemas, salúdalos.

 Sois socios en una gran obra.

Banco de videos de lecciones de lectura y matemáticas de la APA

¿Sabías que hay videos para nuestras lecciones de matemáticas en el sitio web de APA? De esta manera, si su estudiante está enfermo por unos días o si solo necesita otra repetición de la enseñanza del maestro para hacer su tarea, puede obtener la ayuda que necesita. Simplemente haga clic en el nivel de matemáticas de su estudiante y haga clic en la lección, ubicada en el lado izquierdo. https://www.americanprep.org/math-and-reading-lessons/

ANUARIOS DE PRIMARIA

¡Los anuarios de primaria todavía están disponibles! Tenemos un número limitado, que se venderá por orden de llegada. Pase por la oficina de primaria para comprar su anuario, ya no están disponibles para comprar en línea. Cuestan $ 16 por un anuario de tapa blanda a todo color.

Programas después de la escuela

¡Hola familias de WV2 Sistema!

¡Estamos muy felices de ver a nuestros increíbles estudiantes de Sistema Utah esta tarde! Es difícil creer que solo quedan seis semanas para trabajar con nuestros estudiantes de Sistema antes de que termine la escuela. La buena noticia es que tenemos MUCHO para ayudar a desarrollar musicalmente a nuestros estudiantes e inspirarlos durante el verano.

Como faltan 4 semanas y media para nuestro Concierto de Primavera “Take Flight” de Sistema Utah, comenzaremos nuestros ensayos esta semana. También es crucial que CADA estudiante de Sistema Utah – primaria y secundaria – venga cada día de clase para que estén listos para actuar. ¡Nuevamente, nuestro invitado especial será Alex Boye y su hijo NO querrá perderse esto!

Por favor, coloque las siguientes fechas en sus calendarios. Aquellos que tengan un horario modificado deberán asistir a cada ensayo para asegurarse de que estén listos para realizar nuestra gran final. Gracias por ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito en este concierto único en la vida.

• Jueves, 5 de mayo 3-4:30 p.m. – Ensayo (programa completo, no solo gran final)
• Martes, 10 de mayo 4-6 p.m. – Grabación de la gran final: CADA estudiante debe estar presente para que tengamos todas las voces necesarias para nuestra grabación que enviaremos al Sr. Boye.
• Jueves, 19 de mayo – Día de ensayo general – TODOS los estudiantes deberán quedarse hasta las 5 p.m. El Sr. Boye vendrá a practicar con nosotros este día.
• Viernes, 20 de mayo – Día de ensayo y concierto – TODOS los estudiantes deberán quedarse hasta que termine el concierto. El concierto comienza a las 6 p.m. con apertura de puertas a las 5:30 p.m. Los boletos estarán disponibles para ordenar el 1 de mayo. Cada estudiante recibirá una cantidad limitada de boletos y todos los demás podrán ver la transmisión en vivo.

Asegúrese de que su hijo traiga su instrumento a la escuela todos los días si lo trae a casa para practicar. Tenemos la misma expectativa que durante el día que cada estudiante esté preparado con sus materiales diariamente. Eso significa que cada estudiante necesita tener su instrumento y cualquier música con ellos para su clase de instrumento.

Hemos comenzado a utilizar nuestras aulas Sistema Google para las clases de instrumento y canto de su hijo. Cada estudiante ha sido invitado a unirse a sus respectivas aulas. Hay un video que necesitan presionar para reproducir y practicar junto con él. Esto les ayudará a estar preparados para nuestro próximo concierto.

Esta semana también enviaremos tres oportunidades de voluntariado de Sign Up Genius. Agradeceríamos su ayuda para que nuestros eventos sean un éxito. A continuación se presentan las oportunidades de voluntariado:

Día del concierto – 20 de mayo – Tenemos muchas necesidades de acomodar, limpiar, repartir programas, etc.

Apagar las luces – 27 de mayo – Necesitaremos padres voluntarios para ayudar con las cabinas, instalar, limpiar, etc. ¿Te apasiona alguna manualidad o te encanta pintar caras? Envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Christensen para agregarla a nuestra lista tchristensen@apamail.org.

¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo!

CARRERA ANUAL ANUAL DE SUPERHÉROES DEL DISTRITO DE APA – GUARDE LA FECHA – ¡Nuevo lugar y hora!

Marque sus calendarios para el sábado 7 de mayo a las 10 a. m. en Oquirrh Lake Running Trail, South Jordan UT.

¡Únase a nosotros para una carrera de 1k o 5K, camiones de comida, subasta silenciosa y fm100.3 con Rusty Keys! ¡Agradecemos y apreciamos humildemente la AYUDA VOLUNTARIA! Especialmente Trail Marshals (PS Trail Marshals recibirán una CAMISETA GRATIS!) Regístrese como voluntario. Utilice el Más detalles por venir…

I am a builder when I use … KIND AND COURTEOUS WORDS (changing the world for the better)

Courtesy is defined simply as “well-mannered conduct indicative of respect for or consideration of others.” I define courtesy as kind, thoughtful, generous (as in second to another), humble, respectful, and polite. Through the lessons of grace and courtesy we instill the values of respect, honesty, integrity, courage, and kindness. We prepare the child for life. – Mary Lou Cobb, Grace and Courtesy for the Whole School

Upcoming events

• May 6 – Senior Cook Out and Hike 2:3pm-8pm
• May 6 – District Art Show 5pm-8pm
• May 7 – District Art Show 10am-12pm
• May 9 – Spirit Bowl 1:45pm-3:10pm
• May 9 – 1st Grade “Show What you Know” 5pm-6pm
• May 10 – Virtual Parent Empowerment Meeting: Internet Safety/Health Relationships/Summer Preparation 7pm-8pm
• May 10 – End of Year Choir Concert 6pm-7pm
• May 12 – Sistema Ensemble MP Room 2:35pm-5:30pm
• May 12 End of Year Orchestra Concert 5pm-7pm
• May 12 – End of Year Band Concert 7pm-9pm
• May 24 – 3rd Grade “Show What You Know” 5pm-6pm

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 

Land Trust Election Notice

Our annual Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) elections are coming up and we are looking for volunteers to serve for the 2022-2023 school year.  The PAC participates with school administration in developing the Annual School Plan, in deciding how the Land Trust monies will be spent, and other matters important to our students at American Preparatory Academy.  The PAC generally meets 4 times per year. Members of the PAC will be expected to participate in all of these meetings so that a quorum may be present to conduct business.  There are no term limits; as long as the volunteer has students enrolled in the school and is actively participating, they are welcome to continue serving on the committee.

If you are interested, please contact Rebecca Dailey Land Trust Grant Manager at landtrust@apamail.org no later than Monday, May 9, 2022 at 4pm.

Please include:

• Your name
• The campus you are running for
• Your students name and grade
• Your phone number and email address
• A short (70 words or less) paragraph on why you are interested in being on the committee. 

The ballot link will go home as the last page of the May 13 newsletter and elections will run through Wednesday, May 18. The candidate who receives the most votes will be posted in your campus’ May 20 newsletter.  Thank you!

Re-enrollment

The re-enrollment deadline is vastly approaching.  Please make sure to re-enroll your student(s) for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Lautaimi Registrar at llautaimi@apamail.org

Geography Fair

Parents! We are in need of some volunteers to help judge for our upcoming 9th grade Geography Fair. On the day of the fair, parents will be given a judging sheet and asked to walk around and hear the students’ presentations. It is a fun atmosphere and all the students are eager to show off their hard work. The Geography Fair is on May 18th at 2:15 in the large gym. If you are able to join us, please contact Mrs. Taylor or Mrs. Nunez etaylor@apamail.org  lnunez@apamail.org

Instructors Needed

Our Campus is in need of Instructors.  We gladly welcome our APA families or friends that would like to come and be a part of our elementary team.  If you are interested, click the link to fill out an application.  https://bit.ly/3t67NBj 

NOW HIRING: KITCHEN CREW

4546 S. Atherton Drive #101 Taylorsville 

Shifts 7am to 4pm Monday – Friday Pay: Depending on Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Terms of Employment
●  Prepare and prep menu items according to the recipes provided.
●  Proper portion control to ensure consistency in all menu items.
●  Chop, package, and prepare vegetable
●  Food Handlers certificate (may be obtained within 30 days of employment
●  All days of the school year with regular attendance required
Go to https://www.americanprep.org/careers/ to apply online. 

Kitchen Manager Description https://www.americanprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Central-Kitchen-Manager-Job-Descr iption.pdf

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

Households that Qualify for Free or Reduced-price Lunch by May 6 May Be Eligible for Pandemic EBT

APA Parents,       

Students that qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits may be potentially eligible for pandemic EBT (P-EBT). P-EBT can help individuals purchase food if their children have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price meals due to school closures from COVID-related emergencies, or other COVID-related school absences during the 2021-2022 school year.      

During the 2021-22 school year, all students, regardless of income status, receive free lunch each day they attend school. However, this does not automatically give students free-reduced status, nor  qualify students for P-EBT.     On April 20th, we sent an email which including a letter with your student(s) eligibility status (free, reduced, or paid).  If your students already qualify for free-reduced meals, DO NOT submit another application. We will send you an email within a few weeks with a link to apply for benefits.     

If your students have PAID lunch status but you believe your household might qualify for free-reduced meals, we encourage you to submit an application before May 6, 2022. Please follow this link: https://www.americanprep.org/school-lunch-program/eligibility/      

Please email lunch@apamail.org if you have questions.

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.

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

Hello WV2 Sistema Families!

We are so happy to see our amazing Sistema Utah students this afternoon! It’s hard to believe that there are only six 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 4 ½ weeks away, we will be beginning our rehearsals this week. 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!

Please place the following dates on your calendars. Those that have an amended schedule will be required to be in attendance to each rehearsal to ensure that they are ready to perform our grand finale. Thank you for helping your child to be successful for this once-in-a-lifetime concert. 

• Thursday, May 5th 3-4:30 p.m. – Rehearsal (entire program – not just grand finale)
• Tuesday, May 10th 4-6 p.m. – Grand Finale Recording – EACH student needs to be present so that we have all necessary voices for our recording that we will be sending to Mr. Boye. 
• Thursday, May 19th – Dress Rehearsal Day – ALL students will need to stay until 5 p.m. Mr. Boye will be coming to practice with us this day. 
• Friday, May 20th – Rehearsal and Concert Day – ALL students will need to stay until after the concert finishes. Concert begins at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be available to order on May 1st. Each student will receive a limited number of tickets and everyone else will be able to watch the livestream. 

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. 

We have started utilizing our 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 will be sending out three Sign Up Genius volunteer opportunities this week as well. We would appreciate your help to have our events be successful. Below are the volunteer opportunities:

• Concert Day – May 20th – We have many needs for ushering, clean up, passing out programs, etc. 
• Lights Off – 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? Email Mrs. Christensen to get added to our list tchristensen@apamail.org. 

Thank you so much for your support!

APA ANNUAL DISTRICT SUPERHERO FUN RUN – SAVE THE DATE – New Venue and Time!

REGISTER LINK: www.americanprepfoundation.org/funrun Fun Run Registration ($10) Includes: Race Entry (1 Mile or 5K Race), Race T-SHIRT (wear to school on May 5), Bag/Swag, Name announced in front of the whole school, Lollipop, AND Your Student’s name on the hero wall! 

RACE INFORMATION: (Saturday, May 7 @10am) at Oquirrh Lake Running Trail, South Jordan UT. Join us for a 1k or 5K race, food trucks, silent auction, and Fm100.3 with Rusty Keys! Watch the following fun video for more information Here is the link: FUN RUN VIDEO INCENTIVES: Your student can fundraise more than the registration fee and earn EXCITING INCENTIVES like Free Dress Day, Free T-Shirt @ APA Spirit Wear Store, And MUCH MORE!