December Builders Theme
Thank you to all our students for participating in December’s theme by watching for, and filling, the needs of others! Parents, we hope you have been experiencing some of this in your homes. It is a wonderful Builder’s trait to see things that need to be done without being told or asked – and we have made progress as we’ve worked on this value, this month! We are creating a wonderful community together as we unite in looking for ways to help. We challenge each of you to change the world for the better by practicing Kigatsuku.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 14 to 18 – Order Hope Coins
Wed. Dec. 16 – Crazy Sock and Tie day
Thurs. Dec. 17 – Free Dress Day
Fri. Dec. 18 – Jeans Day
Fri. Dec. 18 – Report cards come home
Dec. 19 to Jan. 3 – No School – Holiday Break
Heroes for Hygiene – December 3 to 17
We are Heroes of Hygiene! And we proved it by working together to accomplish something amazing. Thank you for your willingness to give to others. We are proud to be part of such a generous APA family.
We will be tallying up all the donations at the end of the week, and sending our donations in to Globus Relief on Friday. We will let you know our total contributions in the newsletter when we return from our holiday break.
Because we have met our goal of 1500 items, students may wear CRAZY SOCKS and CRAZY TIES this WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th. And because we DOUBLED our goal of 3000 items, we will have FREE DRESS DAY on this THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th. Congratulations to our amazing families!
Please remember the following guidelines:
- Clothing must be modest (not too tight) and in good repair
- Shorts and skirts must be no more than 3” above the knee
- Shirts must have sleeves, and all text must be appropriate for school
Order Hope Coins – December 14 – 18
You asked and now it’s here! Hope coins may be purchased in bulk for neighbor, family or friend gifts December 14 – 18. Coins will not be available after Friday, December 18th. Orders may be requested and paid for online at https://www.americanprepfoundation.org/hope-coins. Purchases may also be made through the front office secretaries. All paid orders will be delivered to your students by the end of the day on Friday.
You may purchase single coins or coins packaged in hope coin envelopes with labels. A flyer with an order form has been attached. Purchases made on Friday will be limited to bulk coins without the individual envelope option. Thank you to the many parents who reached out and asked for this opportunity. We wish you the best holiday cheer as you share the gift of kindness!
Jeans Day – December 18
Watch for a sticker coming home on Thursday so you know if your student qualifies to wear jeans! Here are the guidelines – https://draper2.americanprep.org/jeans-day/.
Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks are available for a discounted, pre-order, price until December 18. Order yours today!
https://purchaseyearbook.com/ Code: DRAPER2APAYB2021
Winter Dress for Recess
To reduce the number of students on the playground at one time, some classes have recess early in the morning when the temperature can be cold. Please send students with warm winter coats, gloves, a hat and a scarf (if needed). We encourage you to label all items, especially coats! When it’s extremely cold, instructors will keep students inside for recess and/or shorten time outside.
Get a Free Beanie!
Receive a free APA beanie ($20 value) when you place a Spirit Wear order of $30 or more!
https://www.americanprep.org/store/
Fee Schedule Review
The Governing Board will consider the 2021-2022 Proposed Fee Schedules for all American Preparatory Academy schools on Tuesday, December 15th at 7 PM. This meeting is open to public comment. For more information, please see the meeting agenda posted 24 hours in advance at: https://www.americanprep.org/uca-2020-board-meetings/
School Lunch
Because of COVID, our menu is subject to change. Whenever possible we try to serve the specific lunch as listed on the menu, but there are occasions when your student will be presented with an alternative lunch that meets the nutritional requirements and your child’s specific dietary restrictions. If your student cannot eat the lunch presented, they should go to the lunch staff who will provide an adequate meal. We will continue to serve Regular (with meat) or Vegetarian (without meat), Gluten Free, or Dairy Free. We CANNOT guarantee the specific item will match the menu.
- Jan 2020 Menu – https://www.americanprep.org/school-lunch-program/menu/
- Click here to ORDER. https://apalunch.h1.hotlunchonline.net/
American Preparatory Education Foundation
Michelle Goudge, Executive Director
e: mgoudge@americanprepfoundation.org | p: 801.661.1928
www.facebook.com/pg/americanprepfoundation
www.americanprepfoundation.org
Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to the 2020 Holiday Giving Campaign. With every donation, big or small, we are getting closer to our goal!
Please watch this short video request from Brian Hanks, an APA parent and American Preparatory Education Foundation board member, regarding our 2020 holiday gift to APA teachers and staff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOMonHJLcfY&feature=youtu.be
As you are aware, we are working towards gifting nice, zip-up jackets to all APA teachers and staff members who teach, support, and care for our students as this year’s holiday gift. The jackets are a special way to commemorate 2020 and to show how much we appreciate our teachers and staff for going above and beyond to educate and care for our students. Contributions can be made at https://www.americanprepfoundation.org/2020-holiday-giving-campaign. Thank you for your support!