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3.21.22 WV2 Newsletter-English

I am a builder when I am willing to try and believe in my ability to succeed

In the field of organizational behavior, a belief in oneself to accomplish a specific task is known as self-efficacy. This concept is important because it is a strong predictor of task accomplishment, which makes a lot of sense. If you don’t believe you can do a task, you won’t try! And, if you don’t try, you will obviously fail at the task. Keep believing and keep trying until you accomplish your task.

Upcoming events

  • March 21 – Love and Logic Parent Class, 6:30pm-8pm
  • March 22 – Early Dismissal – ALL SCHOOL (12:30 pm, 12:55 pm)  & No Afterschool Programs
  • March 22 – 7th Grade Ambassador Event – 70’s Event (9:30-12:30pm)
  • March 23 – Blood Drive, Small Gym
  • March 23 – 7th Grade Ambassador Event – Care Center Visits and Grandparent Letters
  • March 24 – Spring Band Concert, Large Gym, 6pm
  • March 24 – 10th Grade Culinary Prep Class (only for students who attended Food Handlers)
  • March 25 – Madrigals rehearsal, Libby Gardner Hall, 7pm-8pm
  • March 26 – Madrigals and 5th Grade Honor Choir Performance, Libby Gardner Hall
  • March 30 – 7th Grade Ambassador Event – Care Center Visits and Grandparent Letters

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 

Love and Logic Parent Class – March 21st, 6:30pm-8pm

The Love and Logic approach to parenting is built around the science of caring and respectful relationships. An authentic, loving connection between parents and their children forms the foundation of good behavior and healthy decision-making.  We use these principles at our school every day and are excited to be able to offer FREE classes to our families at APA so they can begin to parent the Love and Logic Way.  We started our first course in APA on Monday, February 7 in the afternoon, but there is still time to join the group of classes in Spanish next Monday, February 14, if you register in the QR code below this paragraph and attend from 5:30pm for a review of the 1st session.

APA Multicultural Festival

Hello Parents, APA is preparing for our Annual Multicultural Festival on April 16th, 3-5pm.  We will have food, performances, vendors and lots of fun! All students and families are WELCOME.  We are looking for families to come and present information about their country of origin.  We will provide a table to use and you may bring whatever you’d like as a visual representation.  You are also welcome to bring cultural food for people to sample or food to sell.  If you choose to bring food, you will need your own serving materials and a way to keep the food at the desired temperature.  If you would like to participate, please email lpetherbridge@apamail.org.  We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event!

Congratulations!!

Reyansh Kapadia (4th Grade, D1) for being the artist behind this year’s Spark Spirit T-Shirt. This design was chosen from over 300 submitted entries!  The T-Shirt is currently available for pre-order for a limited time for only $12. All orders must be submitted by MARCH 18TH and will be delivered in April, order link below.  We want to thank everyone who participated.  You have certainly helped us spark school spirit! https://www.americanprep.org/product/spark-spirit-22/

Student Uniforms

Students need to be in the correct uniforms, for their grades.  Name tags are a part of the uniform and students must wear them every day at school.  If a student is missing their name tag, they can purchase a new one at the front office for $5.  Click on the link for the uniform guide https://www.americanprep.org/topic/uniforms/ 

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 

Childcare Employment Opportunity

American Preparatory Academy provides a low-cost childcare service for all of their employees and is housed within the WV2 campus. Not only is this program affordable but it is also a high-quality childcare experience for their children. Our staff say that due to this incredible service, they can now afford childcare, and have a peace of mind that their children are being very well taken care of. This service allows them to provide an amazing education for your children!

We are in desperate need of Childcare Providers to care for their children in our program. The positions can be full time or part time, between the hours of 7:00 – 4:30, Monday – Friday.  This is a great way to give back to your child’s teachers by caring for their children while they spend tireless hours teaching your children. If we are not able to fill these positions, we may not be able to continue to offer this amazing service to our teachers. If you would be interested in working in our staff childcare program and are qualified for this position, or know of someone that is, please contact Jennifer Brown at jennifer.brown@apamail.org or go to our APA website (https://www.americanprep.org/careers/) and fill out an application. 

Elementary Yearbooks – are on sale now for $16

There is a $1.99 processing fee for all online orders. If you would like to avoid paying the fee, you can call the number, or pay at the elementary office. The last day to order will be Friday, April 1st, 2022

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/ 

After School Programs

Hello American Preparatory Families!

Congratulations to our Sistema students that completed 100 and 200 homework assignments.  They all received a special certificate this week.  Well done! Our goal is to complete 20,000 homework assignments afterschool by the end of the school year.  We have completed nearly 13,000 assignments thus far.  We will have a no missing homework incentive from term 4 on Friday, April 1st.  Please check your child’s learning plan daily to help them to stay current with their assignments.

Please make sure your child has their instrument with them every day.  We are beginning to learn Spring Concert music and every student needs to be able to participate to be able to perform in the concert.  If you see your child, come out to the car with their instrument, please make sure that it is brought inside and not left in the car.  The cold winter temperatures could cause harm to the instruments and some might even crack or break due to the weather.  I suggest placing their instrument by their backpack as they are getting ready for bed to make sure that it does not get forgotten.

Dates to Remember

  • March 22-NO Sistema-Early dismissal for professional development
  • March 25-End of Term 4 (ALL missing work must be turned in this day to be eligible for the “no missing homework” incentive)
  • March 31-Bach Buck Store
  • April 1-Term 4 “No Missing Work” Incentive Day
  • April 4-8-Spring Break- No School and No Sistema
  • May 19-Mandatory Dress Rehearsal for Spring Concert 3-5:30pm
  • May 20-Spring Celebration Concert 6pm-Limited tickets available and must be reserved.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Annual Fun Run – American Preparatory Education Foundation

 We will be holding our annual Fun Run Fundraiser on Saturday, May 7th at Daybreak Lake in South Jordan.  The Fun Run is our biggest fundraising event of the year.  Not only is it important for raising funds for a great cause, but also as a community building event.

This year we have chosen to raise funds for the APA Teaching Excellence Fund, a private reserve that helps us to attain and retain great teachers.  As a charter school we receive less money than the local public schools do, and unlike the public schools, we are not able to raise property taxes to bring in more money when it’s needed.  Great teachers play an invaluable role in the lives of our children, and although we will never be able to pay them what they are truly worth, through the APA Teaching Excellence Fund, we can try to get them closer.

We are looking for sponsors and silent auction donations.  If you would like to sponsor our event or make a contribution to the silent auction, or if you know a local business that would, please contact us at funrun@americanprepfoundation.org or (801)661-1928.  In the past we’ve received items from APA parents,  local businesses, University of Utah, BYU, Utah Jazz, theaters and more.  If you have a connection to anyone from those organizations or others and would be willing to ask for a donation or sponsorship, it would be greatly appreciated.  If you have a connection, but would prefer that our committee reach out to them, please contact us.  We have a lot of fun activities and incentives planned for our students.  We are very excited about it! The links to register, become a business sponsor, are at https://www.americanprepfoundation.or/annual-district-fun-run/  Thank you for being a part of this fundraiser.  We are very appreciative of you!    

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

School Lunch Update – https://www.americanprep.org/3-8-22-school-lunch-update/ 

We hope your students are enjoying the meals provided by the school lunch program! We wanted to make parents aware of how elementary lunches are served. To facilitate easy delivery, the main dish and fruit are put in a bag, along with the snack that is sometimes included. The vegetable milk and condiments are not included in the bag, but are provided in the caddy or cart. The lunch staff carefully tracks and adjusts the vegetable servings to provide enough for each student who would like them. If there is a shortage of milk, vegetables, or condiments, students are welcome to go to the lunchroom to get what is needed. We welcome parent feedback, and have a new form for parents to let us know about their concerns or problems. If you choose to include your contact information, the lunch staff will follow up with you, or you can complete the form anonymously. ​​https://forms.gle/Ae6ULgLHorTKcwki6

3.14.22 WV2 Newsletter – Spanish

Soy constructivo cuando estoy dispuesto a intentarlo y creo en mi capacidad para tener éxito.

“Puff, puff, chug, chug”, dijo la Pequeña Locomotora Azul. “Creo que puedo, creo que puedo, creo que puedo…” “Hurra, hurra”, gritó el gracioso payaso y todas las muñecas y juguetes… Y la Pequeña Locomotora Azul sonrió… .

– W. Piper, La pequeña locomotora que pudo.

Lecciones que podemos aprender de “La pequeña locomotora que pudo”

  • Ayuda a un compañero de estudios o de trabajo. Anima y cree en tu capacidad para tener éxito.
  • Si no intentas algo, nunca sabrás si puedes hacerlo. Sal de tu zona de confort y cree en tu capacidad para triunfar.

Próximos Eventos

  • 13 de marzo – Comienza el horario de verano
  • 14-18 de marzo – Semana de agradecimiento al personal
  • 14 de marzo – Clase de amor y lógica para padres, 6:30 p. m. a 8 p. m.
  • 16 de marzo – Examen Nacional de Latín, 12:45pm-2:10pm
  • 16 de marzo – No hay programas extracurriculares
  • 16 de marzo – Noche de Empoderamiento de Padres, 7pm
  • 17 de marzo – Día de San Patricio
  • 17 de marzo – Concierto de la Orquesta de Primavera, Gimnasio Pequeño, 6-8pm
  • 19 de marzo – Universidad para padres Gear Up, 7:45 am-10:30 am
  • 19 de marzo – Escuela de asistencia, 8 am-11 am
  • 21 de marzo – Clase de amor y lógica para padres, 6:30 p. m. a 8 p. m.
  • 22 de marzo – Salida temprana – TODA LA ESCUELA (12:30 p. m., 12:55 p. m.) y sin programas extracurriculares
  • 23 de marzo: Donación de sangre, gimnasio pequeño
  • 24 de marzo – Concierto de banda de primavera, gimnasio grande, 6 p. m.
  • 24 de marzo – Clase de Permiso para Manipulación de Alimentos de 10° Grado
  • 25 de marzo – Ensayo de Madrigals, Libby Gardner Hall, 7pm-8pm
  • 26 de marzo – Actuación de Madrigales y Coro de Honor de 5to Grado, Libby Gardner Hall

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

Noche virtual de empoderamiento de padres – Trata de personas – 16 de marzo, 7 p.m.

¿Sabía que hubo 182 informes de trata de personas EN UTAH en 2020? Y más de 400 casos desde 2007 EN UTAH. Esto no está pasando solo en lugares lejanos, esto está pasando en nuestras calles. Tráfico sexual, tráfico laboral, masculino, femenino, viejo, joven. ¿Sabes cómo detectarlo? Únete a nosotros virtualmente para aprender qué es la trata de personas, cómo detectarla, cómo armarse contra ella y cómo denunciarla. Esta actividad es presentada por nuestro socio comunitario, 3 Strands Global Foundation. Este es un tema que repasará cierta información que es de naturaleza delicada y puede no ser apropiada para niños de Elementaria. Su hijo recibirá dos créditos de tardanza por cada adulto que esté presente. Comenzaremos a las 7 p. m. en punto el miércoles 16 de marzo en este enlace de zoom:

Universidad de Padres GEAR UP

¿Qué se necesita para llevar a su estudiante a la universidad? ¿Cómo pagamos la universidad? ¿Qué son las becas? ¿Qué es FAFSA? ¿Cómo hablo con mi hijo adolescente y tengo buenas conversaciones con él? Si alguna vez te has hecho una de estas preguntas, ¡la Universidad para Padres es para ti! Invitamos a los padres de estudiantes de 7.º a 12.º grado a nuestra Universidad de Padres el sábado 19 de marzo de 8:00 a. m. a 10:15 a. m. Tendremos tres talleres a los que podrás asistir. No es necesario registrarse previamente. Si tienes alguna pregunta, comunícate con Michael Unsworth en munsworth@apamail.org. Esto es solo para PADRES.

Clase de Permiso de Manipulación de Alimentos de 10° Grado – 24 de marzo

¡APA está ofreciendo una clase de manipulación de alimentos a nuestros estudiantes de décimo grado nuevamente! La próxima clase tendrá lugar después del horario de escuela, el jueves 24 de marzo de 2:20 a 3:45 p. m. también. Los estudiantes también tendrán la oportunidad de servir comida en 2 o 3 eventos escolares para obtener una experiencia del mundo real para poner en sus currículos. Una vez finalizado el curso, los estudiantes recibirán sus permisos de Manipulador de Alimentos, así como una carta de recomendación para su próxima solicitud de empleo. Si bien los permisos para manipuladores de alimentos generalmente cuestan $30, APA ofrece este curso por solo $15. Además, los estudiantes obtienen un nivel increíble de experiencia en el mundo real, para completar su currículum para su próxima solicitud de empleo. Los estudiantes interesados deben inscribirse en la Oficina de desarrollo del carácter o enviar un correo electrónico a solsen@apamail.org Los lugares son limitados, ¡así que inscríbase pronto!

Lotería de inscripción de nuevos hermanos para 2022-2023

Hemos comenzado el proceso de inscripción de NUEVOS ESTUDIANTES 2022-2023 y estamos aceptando solicitudes para nuevos hermanos (incluidos los estudiantes de Kindergarten) y transferencias. Recuerda que los nuevos estudiantes de jardín de infantes deben tener 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre para calificar para la inscripción: NO hay excepciones a esta regla. Si actualmente está en la lista de espera para transferirse a un nuevo campus o inscribir a un nuevo estudiante, DEBE completar una nueva solicitud para el año escolar 2022-2023. Visite https://www.americanprep.org/enrollment/utah-enrollment/ para completar la solicitud. Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes sobre la inscripción o el registro para los grados K-12, comuníquese con la Sra. Lautaimi Registradora en llautaimi@apamail.org o llame a la escuela al (385) 251-3090

Festival Multicultural APA

Hola padres, APA se está preparando para nuestro Festival Multicultural Anual el 16 de abril de 3 a 5 p. m. ¡Tendremos comida, actuaciones, vendedores y mucha diversión! Todos los estudiantes y familias son BIENVENIDOS. Estamos buscando familias para que vengan y presenten información sobre su país de origen. Le proporcionaremos una tabla para usar y puede traer lo que quiera como representación visual. También puede traer alimentos culturales para que la gente los pruebe o los venda. Si elige traer comida, necesitará sus propios materiales para servir y una forma de mantener la comida a la temperatura deseada. Si desea participar, envíe un correo electrónico a lpetherbridge@apamail.org  ¡Te esperamos en este maravilloso evento!

Uniformes estudiantiles

Los estudiantes deben vestir los uniformes correctos, para sus calificaciones. Las etiquetas con los nombres son parte del uniforme y los estudiantes deben usarlas todos los días en la escuela. Si a un estudiante le falta su etiqueta con el nombre, puede comprar una nueva en la oficina principal por $5. Haga clic en el enlace para la guía de uniformes https://www.americanprep.org/topic/uniforms/ 

Se necesitan instructores

Nuestro Campus necesita Instructores. Con mucho gusto damos la bienvenida a nuestros familiares o amigos de APA que deseen venir y ser parte de nuestro equipo de Elementaria. Si está interesado, haga clic en el enlace para completar una solicitud. https://www.americanprep.org/careers/

Oportunidad de empleo en el cuidado de niños

American Preparatory Academy ofrece un servicio de cuidado de niños de bajo costo para todos sus empleados y se encuentra dentro del campus de WV2. Este programa no solo es asequible, sino que también es una experiencia de cuidado infantil de alta calidad para sus hijos. Nuestro personal dice que debido a este increíble servicio, ahora pueden pagar el cuidado de los niños y tener la tranquilidad de saber que sus hijos están bien cuidados. ¡Este servicio les permite brindar una educación increíble para sus hijos!

Necesitamos desesperadamente proveedores de cuidado infantil para cuidar a sus hijos en nuestro programa. Los puestos pueden ser de tiempo completo o medio tiempo, entre las 7:00 y las 4:30, de lunes a viernes. Esta es una excelente manera de retribuir a los maestros de su hijo al cuidar a sus hijos mientras pasan horas incansables enseñándoles a sus hijos. Si no podemos llenar estos puestos, es posible que no podamos continuar ofreciendo este increíble servicio a nuestros maestros. Si le interesaría trabajar en nuestro programa de cuidado infantil del personal y está calificado para este puesto, o conoce a alguien que lo esté, comuníquese con Jennifer Brown en jennifer.brown@apamail.org o visite nuestro sitio web de APA (https://www.americanprep.org/careers/) y complete una solicitud. 

Anuarios de Elementaria: están a la venta ahora por $ 16

Hay una tarifa de procesamiento de $1.99 para todos los pedidos en línea. Si desea evitar pagar la tarifa, puede llamar al número o pagar en la oficina de la Elementaria. El último día para ordenar será el viernes 1 de abril de 2022

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/ 

Programas de actividades extracurriculares después de la escuela

¡Hola familias de American Preparatory!

Esperamos con ansias nuestro Sistema Ensemble y nuestras presentaciones de Little Women en la escuela secundaria. ¡Nuestros estudiantes han trabajado diligentemente para mostrar sus talentos y estamos muy orgullosos de ellos!

Felicitaciones a nuestros estudiantes de Sistema que completaron 100 y 200 tareas asignadas. Todos recibieron un certificado especial esta semana. ¡Bien hecho! Nuestro objetivo es completar 20,000 asignaciones de tareas después de la escuela para el final del año escolar. Hemos completado más de 12,000 asignaciones hasta el momento. Tendremos un incentivo de no faltar tareas a partir del cuarto trimestre el viernes 1 de abril. Verifique el plan de aprendizaje de su hijo diariamente para ayudarlo a mantenerse al día con sus tareas.

Asegúrese de que sus hijos tengan su instrumento con ellos todos los días. Estamos comenzando a aprender la música del Concierto de Primavera y todos los estudiantes deben poder participar para poder actuar en el concierto. Asegúrese de que sus hijos lleven los instrumentos con ellos hacia adentro de la escuela y no los dejen en el automóvil. Las bajas temperaturas invernales podrían dañar los instrumentos y algunos incluso podrían agrietarse o romperse debido al clima. Les sugerimos colocar su instrumento junto a su mochila mientras se preparan para irse a la cama para asegurarse de que no lo olviden.

Fechas para recordar

  • 16 de marzo – No hay programas extracurriculares (No Sistema y No Collegium Hall)
  • 22 de marzo-NO Sistema-Salida anticipada por desarrollo profesional
  • 25 de marzo: final del período 4 (TODO el trabajo faltante debe entregarse este día para ser elegible para el incentivo “sin tareas faltantes”)
  • 31 de marzo-Bach Buck Store
  • Del 1 de abril al 4.° trimestre Día de incentivo “Ningún trabajo perdido”
  • 4-8 de abril- Vacaciones de primavera- No hay escuela y no hay sistema
  • 19 de mayo: Ensayo general obligatorio para el Concierto de Primavera de 3:00 pm a 5:30 pm
  • 20 de mayo – Concierto de Celebración de Primavera 6:00 pm – Boletos limitados disponibles y deben reservarse.

¡GRACIAS POR TU APOYO!

Carrera FUN RUN 5k – Fundación de American Preparatory

 Llevaremos a cabo nuestra recaudación de fondos Fun Run anual el sábado 7 de mayo en Daybreak Lake en South Jordan. La Fun Run es nuestro mayor evento de recaudación de fondos del año. No solo es importante para recaudar fondos para una gran causa, sino también como un evento de construcción de comunidad.

Este año hemos optado por recaudar fondos para el Fondo de Excelencia en la Enseñanza de la APA, una reserva privada que nos ayuda a obtener y retener a grandes maestros. Como escuela autónoma, recibimos menos dinero que las escuelas públicas locales y, a diferencia de las escuelas públicas, no podemos aumentar los impuestos a la propiedad para generar más dinero cuando se necesita. Los grandes maestros juegan un papel invaluable en la vida de nuestros hijos, y aunque nunca podremos pagarles lo que realmente valen, a través del Fondo de Excelencia Docente de la APA, podemos intentar acercarnos.

Estamos buscando patrocinadores y donaciones para la subasta silenciosa. Si desea patrocinar nuestro evento o hacer una contribución a la subasta silenciosa, o si conoce un negocio local que esté dispuesto a hacerlo, contáctenos en funrun@americanprepfoundation.org  o (801) 661-1928. En el pasado, recibimos artículos de padres de APA, empresas locales, la Universidad de Utah, BYU, Utah Jazz, teatros y más. Si tiene una conexión con alguien de esas organizaciones u otras y está dispuesto a solicitar una donación o patrocinio, sería muy valorado. Si tiene una conexión, pero prefiere que nuestro comité los contacte directamente, comuníquese con nosotros para darnos la información de contacto. Tenemos muchas actividades divertidas e incentivos planeados para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Estamos muy emocionados por esto! Los enlaces para registrarse y/o convertirse en un patrocinador comercial, están en https://www.americanprepfoundation.org/annual-district-fun-run/  Gracias por ser parte de esta recaudación de fondos. ¡Te estamos muy agradecidos!

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 

Actualización del almuerzo escolar: https://www.americanprep.org/3-8-22-school-lunch-update/ 

¡Esperamos que sus estudiantes estén disfrutando de las comidas proporcionadas por el programa de almuerzo escolar! Queríamos informar a los padres sobre cómo se sirven los almuerzos de Elementaria. Para facilitar la entrega, el plato principal y la fruta se colocan en una bolsa, junto con la merienda que a veces se incluye. Las leches, vegetales y condimentos no están incluidos en la bolsa, pero se proporcionan en el caddie o carrito. El personal del almuerzo rastrea y ajusta cuidadosamente las porciones de verduras para proporcionar suficiente para cada estudiante que las desee. Si hay escasez de leche, verduras o condimentos, los estudiantes pueden ir al comedor para solicitar lo que necesitan. Son bienvenidos los comentarios que tengan a bien hacer los padres. Tenemos un nuevo formulario para que los padres nos informen sobre sus inquietudes o problemas. Si elige incluir su información de contacto, el personal del almuerzo se comunicará con usted o puede completar el formulario de forma anónima. https://forms.gle/Ae6ULgLHorTKcwki6 

3.14.22 WV2 Newsletter – English

I am a builder when I am willing to try and believe in my ability to succeed

“Puff, puff, chug, chug,” went the Little Blue Engine. “I think I can– I think I can– I think I can….” “Hurray, hurray,” cried the funny little clown and all the dolls and toys…. And the Little Blue Engine smiled…. 

– W. Piper, The Little Engine that Could

Lessons we can learn from the “The Little Engine that Could”

  • Help a fellow student or co-worker.  Encourage and believe in their ability to succeed.  
  • If you don’t try something you’ll never know if you can do it.  Go outside of your comfort zone and believe in your ability to succeed.

Upcoming events

  • March 13 – Daylight Savings Time starts
  • March 14-18 – Staff Appreciation Week
  • March 14 – Love and Logic Parent Class, 6:30pm-8pm
  • March 16 – National Latin Exam, 12:45pm-2:10pm
  • March 16 – No Afterschool Programs
  • March 16 – Parent Empowerment Night, 7pm
  • March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
  • March 17 – Spring Orchestra Concert, Small Gym,  6-8pm
  • March 19 – Gear Up Parent University, 7:45am-10:30am
  • March 19 – Attendance School, 8am-11am
  • March 21 – Love and Logic Parent Class, 6:30pm-8pm
  • March 22 – Early Dismissal – ALL SCHOOL (12:30 pm, 12:55 pm)  & No Afterschool Programs
  • March 23 – Blood Drive, Small Gym
  • March 24 – Spring Band Concert, Large Gym, 6pm
  • March 24 – 10th Grade Food Handlers Permit Class
  • March 25 – Madrigals rehearsal, Libby Gardner Hall, 7pm-8pm
  • March 26 – Madrigals and 5th Grade Honor Choir Performance, Libby Gardner Hall

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 

Virtual Parent Empowerment Night – Human Trafficking – March 16, 7pm

Did you know there were 182 reports of human trafficking IN UTAH in 2020? And over 400 cases since 2007 IN UTAH. This is not happening just in other places, this is happening on our streets. Sex trafficking, labor trafficking, male, female, old, young. Do you know how to spot it?  Please join us virtually to learn what is human trafficking, how do you spot it, how to arm yourself against it, and how to report it. This presentation is brought to you by our community partner, 3 Strands Global Foundation. This is a subject that will go over some information that is sensitive in nature and may not be appropriate for elementary aged children. Your child will receive two tardy credits for each adult that is in attendance. We will begin at 7pm sharp on Wednesday, March 16th at this zoom link:  

GEAR UP Parent University

What does it take to get your student to college? How do we pay for college? What are scholarships? What is FAFSA? How do I talk with my teenager and have good conversations with them? If you have ever asked yourself one of these questions, Parent University is for you! We invite parents of students in 7th-12th grade to our Parent University on Saturday, March 19th from 8:00am-10:15 am. We will have three workshops that you’ll be able to attend. No prior registration is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Unsworth at munsworth@apamail.org. This is for PARENTS only. 

10th Grade Food Handler’s Permit Class – March 24

APA is offering a Food Handler’s class to our 10th grade students again! The next class will take place after school – Thursday, March 24th from 2:20-3:45pm as well.  Students will also have the opportunity to serve food at 2-3 school events to gain a real-world experience to put on their resumes.  Once the course is completed, students will receive their food handlers permits, as well as a letter of recommendation for their next job application.

While Food Handlers permits generally cost $30, APA offers this course for only $15.  Plus, students gain an incredible level of real-world experience, to fill out their resume for their next job application.  Interested students should sign up with the Character Development Office or email solsen@apamail.org Spots are limited, so sign up soon!

New Sibling Enrollment Lottery for 2022-2023

We have begun the 2022-2023 NEW STUDENT enrollment process and we are accepting applications for new siblings (including kindergarten students) and transfers.  Please remember that new Kindergarten students must be 5 on or before September 1st to qualify for enrollment: there are NO exceptions to this rule.  If you are currently on the waiting list to transfer to a new campus or enroll a new student, you MUST fill out a new application for the 2022-2023 school year.  Please visit https://www.americanprep.org/enrollment/utah-enrollment/ to complete the application. For questions or concerns about enrollment or registration for K-12th grade, please contact Mrs. Lautaimi Registrar at llautaimi@apamail.org or call the school at (385)251-3090

APA Multicultural Festival

Hello Parents, APA is preparing for our Annual Multicultural Festival on April 16th, 3-5pm.  We will have food, performances, vendors and lots of fun! All students and families are WELCOME.  We are looking for families to come and present information about their country of origin.  We will provide a table to use and you may bring whatever you’d like as a visual representation.  You are also welcome to bring cultural food for people to sample or food to sell.  If you choose to bring food, you will need your own serving materials and a way to keep the food at the desired temperature.  If you would like to participate, please email lpetherbridge@apamail.org.  We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event!

Student Uniforms

Students need to be in the correct uniforms, for their grades.  Name tags are a part of the uniform and students must wear them every day at school.  If a student is missing their name tag, they can purchase a new one at the front office for $5.  Click on the link for the uniform guide https://www.americanprep.org/topic/uniforms/ 

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://www.americanprep.org/careers/

Childcare Employment Opportunity

American Preparatory Academy provides a low-cost childcare service for all of their employees and is housed within the WV2 campus. Not only is this program affordable but it is also a high-quality childcare experience for their children. Our staff say that due to this incredible service, they can now afford childcare, and have a peace of mind that their children are being very well taken care of. This service allows them to provide an amazing education for your children!

We are in desperate need of Childcare Providers to care for their children in our program. The positions can be full time or part time, between the hours of 7:00 – 4:30, Monday – Friday.  This is a great way to give back to your child’s teachers by caring for their children while they spend tireless hours teaching your children. If we are not able to fill these positions, we may not be able to continue to offer this amazing service to our teachers. If you would be interested in working in our staff childcare program and are qualified for this position, or know of someone that is, please contact Jennifer Brown at jennifer.brown@apamail.org or go to our APA website (https://www.americanprep.org/careers/) and fill out an application. 

Elementary Yearbooks – are on sale now for $16

There is a $1.99 processing fee for all online orders. If you would like to avoid paying the fee, you can call the number, or pay at the elementary office. The last day to order will be Friday, April 1st, 2022

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/ 

After School Programs

Hello American Preparatory Families!

We’re looking forward to our Sistema Ensemble and our high school performances of Little Women.  Our students have worked diligently to showcase their talents and we are very proud of them!

Congratulations to our Sistema students that completed 100 and 200 homework assignments.  They all received a special certificate this week.  Well done! Our goal is to complete 20,000 homework assignments afterschool by the end of the school year.  We have completed over 12,000 assignments thus far.  We will have a no missing homework incentive from term 4 on Friday, April 1st.  Please check your child’s learning plan daily to help them to stay current with their assignments.

Please make sure your child has their instrument with them every day.  We are beginning to learn Spring Concert music and every student needs to be able to participate to be able to perform in the concert.  If you see your child, come out to the car with their instrument, please make sure that it is brought inside and not left in the car.  The cold winter temperatures could cause harm to the instruments and some might even crack or break due to the weather.  I suggest placing their instrument by their backpack as they are getting ready for bed to make sure that it does not get forgotten.

Dates to Remember

  • March 16 – No Afterschool Programs (No Sistema and No Collegium Hall)
  • March 22-NO Sistema-Early dismissal for professional development
  • March 25-End of Term 4 (ALL missing work must be turned in this day to be eligible for the “no missing homework” incentive)
  • March 31-Bach Buck Store
  • April 1-Term 4 “No Missing Work” Incentive Day
  • April 4-8-Spring Break- No School and No Sistema
  • May 19-Mandatory Dress Rehearsal for Spring Concert 3-5:30pm
  • May 20-Spring Celebration Concert 6pm-Limited tickets available and must be reserved.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Annual Fun Run – American Preparatory Education Foundation

 We will be holding our annual Fun Run Fundraiser on Saturday, May 7th at Daybreak Lake in South Jordan.  The Fun Run is our biggest fundraising event of the year.  Not only is it important for raising funds for a great cause, but also as a community building event.

This year we have chosen to raise funds for the APA Teaching Excellence Fund, a private reserve that helps us to attain and retain great teachers.  As a charter school we receive less money than the local public schools do, and unlike the public schools, we are not able to raise property taxes to bring in more money when it’s needed.  Great teachers play an invaluable role in the lives of our children, and although we will never be able to pay them what they are truly worth, through the APA Teaching Excellence Fund, we can try to get them closer.

We are looking for sponsors and silent auction donations.  If you would like to sponsor our event or make a contribution to the silent auction, or if you know a local business that would, please contact us at funrun@americanprepfoundation.org or (801)661-1928.  In the past we’ve received items from APA parents,  local businesses, University of Utah, BYU, Utah Jazz, theaters and more.  If you have a connection to anyone from those organizations or others and would be willing to ask for a donation or sponsorship, it would be greatly appreciated.  If you have a connection, but would prefer that our committee reach out to them, please contact us.  We have a lot of fun activities and incentives planned for our students.  We are very excited about it! The links to register, become a business sponsor, are at https://www.americanprepfoundation.org/annual-district-fun-run/  Thank you for being a part of this fundraiser.  We are very appreciative of you!    

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 years 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

School Lunch Update – https://www.americanprep.org/3-8-22-school-lunch-update/ 

We hope your students are enjoying the meals provided by the school lunch program! We wanted to make parents aware of how elementary lunches are served. To facilitate easy delivery, the main dish and fruit are put in a bag, along with the snack that is sometimes included. The vegetable milk and condiments are not included in the bag, but are provided in the caddy or cart. The lunch staff carefully tracks and adjusts the vegetable servings to provide enough for each student who would like them. If there is a shortage of milk, vegetables, or condiments, students are welcome to go to the lunchroom to get what is needed. We welcome parent feedback, and have a new form for parents to let us know about their concerns or problems. If you choose to include your contact information, the lunch staff will follow up with you, or you can complete the form anonymously. ​​https://forms.gle/Ae6ULgLHorTKcwki6