HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
HS Orchestra members: Remember, only percussionists and the violin/viola quartet are meeting tomorrow morning at 7:15 AM for ensemble rehearsal. Full orchestra will begin rehearsals again on January 25th. See Mrs. Gottry with any questions.

SENIORS – Before finals next week, please update your counselor and Naviance to accurately reflect the following:
• College Acceptance Decisions
• New colleges applying to
• Remove colleges no longer applying to
• Match your Common App with your Naviance account
All of this will allow your counselor to submit required documents to colleges before we leave for break next week. Please see Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby if you have questions.

JUNIORS – Small Group Seminars with Ms. Schmitt and Mrs. Ruby continue this week on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 13 in your counselor’s office during lunch and lyceum. Please check the counselors’ offices for your assigned date and time. Bring your lunch, College 101 handbook and questions.

Social committee meets for the last time this quarter on Thursday at 3:30. Come and get paper to cut snowflakes and have pictures taken for year book!

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Archery and Bowyery — We will not meet today or next week. Have a nice break.

Speech and Debate Members please report to the forum during the first five minutes of YOUR lunch period for the yearbook picture on TODAY 12/13.

Titans! The Annual Plastic Bag Drive will soon be upon us so start saving up those grocery bags! Starting in January we will be having a Titan House Plastic Bag Drive. For every bag you bring in, you will earn your house 1 point. More details to come in the following weeks.

Attention, Chandler Prep math students! Are you looking for a fun challenge? Hungry for creative mathematical problem-solving? Then sign up for the AMC math contest! This contest will take place on February 7 and features unique, challenging problems that cover many different types of math. If you are interested, sign up outside Mr. Ferbrache’s office–there are only 20 spots available for 9th and 10th graders and 20 spots for 11th and 12th graders. There will be practice sessions in January that will be announced later. See Mr. Ferbrache or Mrs. McCord with any questions.

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

SENIORS – Before finals next week, please update your counselor and Naviance to accurately reflect the following:
• College Acceptance Decisions
• New colleges applying to
• Remove colleges no longer applying to
• Match your Common App with your Naviance account
All of this will allow your counselor to submit required documents to colleges before we leave for break next week. Please see Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby if you have questions.

JUNIORS – Small Group Seminars with Ms. Schmitt and Mrs. Ruby continue this week on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 13 in your counselor’s office during lunch and lyceum. Please check the counselors’ offices for your assigned date and time. Bring your lunch, College 101 handbook and questions.

Social committee meets for the last time this quarter on Thursday at 3:30. Come and get paper to cut snowflakes and have pictures taken for year book!

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY
Middle School Orchestra – remember to bring your instrument for rehearsal tomorrow at 7:15 AM. You will be receiving your ensemble assignments and choosing music for your group. See Mrs. Gottry with any questions.

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Archery and Bowyery– We will not meet tomorrow.

Speech and Debate Members please report to the forum during the first five minutes of YOUR lunch period for the yearbook picture on Thursday 12/13.

Titans! The Annual Plastic Bag Drive will soon be upon us so start saving up those grocery bags! Starting in January we will be having a Titan House Plastic Bag Drive. For every bag you bring in, you will earn your house 1 point. More details to come in the following weeks.

CPA will be co-hosting (along with Arete Prep) its 3rd overseas trip to Germany during Summer of 2020 for incoming (2020) Sophomores through Seniors! If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, join us for our information session TODAY, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:00pm to learn more. Please RSVP at: https://rsvp.eftours.com/br8m4zu. At the meeting, we will discuss what we’ll see and do, travel logistics, and affordable payment options. We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Nash

Attention, Chandler Prep math students! Are you looking for a fun challenge? Hungry for creative mathematical problem-solving? Then sign up for the AMC math contest! This contest will take place on February 7 and features unique, challenging problems that cover many different types of math. If you are interested, sign up outside Mr. Ferbrache’s office–there are only 20 spots available for 9th and 10th graders and 20 spots for 11th and 12th graders. There will be practice sessions in January that will be announced later. See Mr. Ferbrache or Mrs. McCord with any questions.

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

Attention yearbook members – please meet in the forum before lunch *TODAY* (Tuesday, 12/11) to take our yearbook photo. It should only take a few minutes, so please be prompt!

Social committee meets for the last time this quarter on Thursday at 3:30. Come and get paper to cut snowflakes and have pictures taken for year book!

SENIORS – Before finals next week, please update your counselor and Naviance to accurately reflect the following:
• College Acceptance Decisions
• New colleges applying to
• Remove colleges no longer applying to
• Match your Common App with your Naviance account
All of this will allow your counselor to submit required documents to colleges before we leave for break next week. Please see Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby if you have questions.

JUNIORS – Small Group Seminars with Ms. Schmitt and Mrs. Ruby continue this week on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 13 in your counselor’s office during lunch and lyceum. Please check the counselors’ offices for your assigned date and time. Bring your lunch, College 101 handbook and questions.

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Golf will be played this afternoon at Ken McDonald golf course in Tempe from 4-5. Ask Mr. Shoemaker for more details.

Attention, Chandler Prep math students! Are you looking for a fun challenge? Hungry for creative mathematical problem-solving? Then sign up for the AMC math contest! This contest will take place on February 7 and features unique, challenging problems that cover many different types of math. If you are interested, sign up outside Mr. Ferbrache’s office–there are only 20 spots available for 9th and 10th graders and 20 spots for 11th and 12th graders. There will be practice sessions in January that will be announced later. See Mr. Ferbrache or Mrs. McCord with any questions.

We have launched our Tax Credit Drive! Each week, until April 15th, we’ll have our Tax Credit Tuesday drawings. Any family that brings in a Plus 1 Tax Credit will be entered into the drawing for an Amazon gift card.
Congratulations to this week’s winners: Andrei and Jena S! Please stop by Mrs. Swanson’s office today to pick up your Amazon gift card.

Titans! The Annual Plastic Bag Drive will soon be upon us so start saving up those grocery bags! Starting in January we will be having a Titan House Plastic Bag Drive. For every bag you bring in, you will earn your house 1 point. More details to come in the following weeks.

CPA will be co-hosting (along with Arete Prep) its 3rd overseas trip to Germany during Summer of 2020 for incoming (2020) Sophomores through Seniors! If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, join us for our information session on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:00pm to learn more. Please RSVP at: https://rsvp.eftours.com/br8m4zu. At the meeting, we will discuss what we’ll see and do, travel logistics, and affordable payment options. We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Nash

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

SENIORS – Before finals next week, please update your counselor and Naviance to accurately reflect the following:
• College Acceptance Decisions
• New colleges applying to
• Remove colleges no longer applying to
• Match your Common App with your Naviance account
All of this will allow your counselor to submit required documents to colleges before we leave for break next week. Please see Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby if you have questions.

JUNIORS – if you did not turn in your “All About Me” and Transcript Release Form last week, please turn it in to Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby today.

JUNIORS – Small Group Seminars with Ms. Schmitt and Mrs. Ruby continue this week on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 13 in your counselor’s office during lunch and lyceum. Please check the counselors’ offices for your assigned date and time. Bring your lunch, College 101 handbook and questions.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY

UNLOCK: Remember to bring an item for the Birthday Bag Drive to the Cookie Decorating Party in the cafeteria TODAY from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Thank you!

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Women’s Choir will meet in the Choir Room 306 for a small celebration after a successful concert last week. Come to watch the performance on video, turn in your music, and get a treat from Mrs. Stephens. We will meet for the last time this quarter Tuesday at 7:15, since there will be no meeting 12/17.

Titans! The Annual Plastic Bag Drive will soon be upon us so start saving up those grocery bags! Starting in January we will be having a Titan House Plastic Bag Drive. For every bag you bring in, you will earn your house 1 point. More details to come in the following weeks.

CPA will be co-hosting (along with Arete Prep) its 3rd overseas trip to Germany during Summer of 2020 for incoming (2020) Sophomores through Seniors! If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, join us for our information session on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:00pm to learn more. Please RSVP at: https://rsvp.eftours.com/br8m4zu. At the meeting, we will discuss what we’ll see and do, travel logistics, and affordable payment options. We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Nash

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
Seniors: If you have paid the deposit for the Washington D.C. Senior trip and are on the group email list, you are cordially invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, December 10, at Lyceum in the Theater. At this meeting, you will find out if you are caught up on payments/paperwork and you can start thinking about roommate request forms which will be due shortly after break. Please speak to Mrs. Stephens or Mrs. Kurus if you are unable to attend on Monday and we can get you the notes you missed.

JUNIORS – Your “All About Me” and your pink transcript release form are due to your counselor this Friday, Dec. 7. See Ms. Schmitt, Mrs. Ruby or Ms. Brynn if you have questions.

Applications for St. John’s College Summer Academy are due to Mr. Myers by this Friday the 7th and there are still a few spots left for this amazing opportunity! If you are still interested, see Mr. Myers for details.

There is still time to sign up for the blood drive–talk to Mrs. McCord ASAP.

Blood Drive Committee will meet Friday during lunch in the forum. To be clear, this meeting is only for members of the Blood Drive Committee, and not everyone who is donating blood on Monday.

HS Art Club will meet for the final time of the semester this Monday, Dec 10 from 3:30-5:30 (following Key Club OK). We will be wrapping up our sculptures and discussing/planning our mural in the Ramada for next semester. I remain open to which day of the week we meet for next semester. If you have the itch to paint and leave your mark on our beloved CPA walls, come see me, Ms. Summa, in either the faculty office or room 214.

Ultimate Frisbee Club will meet this Saturday night on the CPA field under the lights from 5:30 to 7:30PM. Glory awaits!

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Fact: Dodgeball rules. Other fact: Dodgeball will be in the gym during lyceum.

Don’t forget that tomorrow is our annual boys volleyball game! The matches run from 12-2 in the gym! Come watch the senior class try to defend their title from last year.

Congratulations to the winner of our first Snowstorm drawing – The Kerr Family! Wilson, you may pick up your prize at the front desk today.
Get ready for round 2! Another winner will be picked Monday morning, so don’t procrastinate…donate! Tell your parents to be sure to go to the PSO website and click on the snowstorm link. Let your teachers know how much they are appreciated!

CPA will be co-hosting (along with Arete Prep) its 3rd overseas trip to Germany during Summer of 2020 for incoming (2020) Sophomores through Seniors! If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, join us for our information session on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:00pm to learn more. Please RSVP at: https://rsvp.eftours.com/br8m4zu. At the meeting, we will discuss what we’ll see and do, travel logistics, and affordable payment options. We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Nash

Titans! The Annual Plastic Bag Drive will soon be upon us so start saving up those grocery bags! Starting in January we will be having a Titan House Plastic Bag Drive. For every bag you bring in, you will earn your house 1 point. More details to come in the following weeks.

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

Seniors: If you have paid the deposit for the Washington D.C. Senior trip and are on the group email list, you are cordially invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, December 10, at Lyceum in the Theater. At this meeting, you will find out if you are caught up on payments/paperwork and you can start thinking about roommate request forms which will be due shortly after break. Please speak to Mrs. Stephens or Mrs. Kurus if you are unable to attend on Monday and we can get you the notes you missed.

Join the Men’s and Women’s Choirs, Schola Cantorum, the Jazz Ensemble, and High School Orchestra for a concert tonight at 6:30 PM in the theater!
HS Orchestra members, remember to be on stage for our final dress rehearsal by 5:15 PM. Jazz ensemble sound check is at 5:00 PM in the theater.

JUNIORS – Your “All About Me” and your pink transcript release form are due to your counselor this Friday, Dec. 7. See Ms. Schmitt, Mrs. Ruby or Ms. Brynn if you have questions.

JUNIORS – Mandatory Junior Small Group Seminars begin this week with Ms. Schmitt and Mrs. Ruby. The first seminar is Tuesday, Dec. 4 and the second session is Thursday, Dec. 6. These seminars will be during lunch and lyceum in your counselor’s office. Please check the Junior Bulletin Board for your assigned group and meeting date. Please bring your lunch, College 101 red booklet and your laptop (if you desire). Questions? – please see Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby.

Applications for St. John’s College Summer Academy are due to Mr. Myers by this Friday the 7th and there are still a few spots left for this amazing opportunity! If you are still interested, see Mr. Myers for details.

There is still time to sign up for the blood drive–talk to Mrs. McCord ASAP.

Blood Drive Committee will meet Friday during lunch in the forum. To be clear, this meeting is only for members of the Blood Drive Committee, and not everyone who is donating blood on Monday.

HS Art Club will meet for the final time of the semester this Monday, Dec 10 from 3:30-5:30 (following Key Club OK). We will be wrapping up our sculptures and discussing/planning our mural in the Ramada for next semester. I remain open to which day of the week we meet for next semester. If you have the itch to paint and leave your mark on our beloved CPA walls, come see me, Ms. Summa, in either the faculty office or room 214.

Ultimate Frisbee Club will meet this Saturday night on the CPA field under the lights from 5:30 to 7:30PM. Glory awaits!

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY

UNLOCK: Sign up on the Life Science window if you are going to attend the cookie decorating party this Monday. We want to be sure to have enough cookies, punch, and decorating supplies. Don’t forget your item for the Birthday Bag Drive!

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Archery and Bowyery – We will not meet today. I will see you on Tuesday next week.

KEY CLUB AND UNLOCK: REMEMBER to bring at least one item FOR OUR BIRTHDAY BAG DRIVE FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN to the HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING PARTY THIS MONDAY, DEC. 10. This annual celebration will be from 3:30 until 4:30 or 5:00 in the cafeteria. ALL Chandler Prep students, faculty, and families are encouraged to support the BIRTHDAY BAG DRIVE up until final exams. Please pick up a flier on the Key Club board, at the front desk, or in the cafeteria next to the collection box if you need ideas for want to bring. Thank you!

CPA will be co-hosting (along with Arete Prep) its 3rd overseas trip to Germany during Summer of 2020 for incoming (2020) Sophomores through Seniors! If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, join us for our information session on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 to learn more. At the meeting, we will discuss what we’ll see and do, travel logistics, and affordable payment options. We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Nash

Titans! The Annual Plastic Bag Drive will soon be upon us so start saving up those grocery bags! Starting in January we will be having a Titan House Plastic Bag Drive. For every bag you bring in, you will earn your house 1 point. More details to come in the following weeks.

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

Join the Men’s and Women’s Choirs, Schola Cantorum, the Jazz Ensemble, and High School Orchestra for a concert tomorrow at 6:30 PM in the theater!
HS Orchestra members, remember to be on stage for our final dress rehearsal by 5:15 PM. Jazz ensemble sound check is at 5:00 PM in the theater.

HS Art Club will meet for the final time of the semester this Monday, Dec 10 from 3:30-5:30 (following Key Club OK). We will be wrapping up our sculptures and discussing/planning our mural in the Ramada for next semester. I remain open to which day of the week we meet for next semester. If you have the itch to paint and leave your mark on our beloved CPA walls, come see me, Ms. Summa, in either the faculty office or room 214.

Ultimate Frisbee Club will meet this Saturday night on the CPA field under the lights from 5:30 to 7:30PM. Glory awaits!

JUNIORS – Mandatory Junior Small Group Seminars begin this week with Ms. Schmitt and Mrs. Ruby. The first seminar is Tuesday, Dec. 4 and the second session is Thursday, Dec. 6. These seminars will be during lunch and lyceum in your counselor’s office. Please check the Junior Bulletin Board for your assigned group and meeting date. Please bring your lunch, College 101 red booklet and your laptop (if you desire). Questions? – please see Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby.

JUNIORS – Your “All About Me” and your pink transcript release form are due to your counselor this Friday, Dec. 7. See Ms. Schmitt, Mrs. Ruby or Ms. Brynn if you have questions.

Applications for St. John’s College Summer Academy are due to Mr. Myers by this Friday the 7th and there are still a few spots left for this amazing opportunity! If you are still interested, see Mr. Myers for details.

There is still time to sign up for the blood drive–talk to Mrs. McCord ASAP.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY

Middle School Orchestra members: Remember there is NO rehearsal tomorrow morning. See you next Thursday.

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Archery and Bowyery – Our meeting for tomorrow is cancelled. Next week will be the same; we will meet only on Tuesday, not Thursday.

Titans! The Annual Plastic Bag Drive will soon be upon us so start saving up those grocery bags!
Starting in January we will be having a Titan House Plastic Bag Drive. For every bag you bring in, you will earn your house 1 point. More details to come in the following weeks.

Congratulate the winner of our most recent archery challenge, Michael G (Rhea). Second place goes to Anna S (Rhea).

CPA will be co-hosting (along with Arete Prep) its 3rd overseas trip to Germany during Summer of 2020 for incoming (2020) Sophomores through Seniors! If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, join us for our information session on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 to learn more. At the meeting, we will discuss what we’ll see and do, travel logistics, and affordable payment options. We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Nash

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

Applications for St. John’s College Summer Academy are due to Mr. Myers by this Friday the 7th and there are still a few spots left for this amazing opportunity! If you are still interested, see Mr. Myers for details.

KEY CLUB: NEXT MONDAY, DEC. 10, is the annual HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING PARTY with UNlock members in the cafeteria from 3:30 to 4:30. EVERY Key Club or UNlock member is asked to bring at least one item for the Birthday Bag drive with him/her to the party!

JUNIORS – Your “All About Me” and your pink transcript release form are due to your counselor this Friday, Dec. 7. See Ms. Schmitt, Mrs. Ruby or Ms. Brynn if you have questions.

JUNIORS – Mandatory Junior Small Group Seminars begin this week with Ms. Schmitt and Mrs. Ruby. The first seminar is Tuesday, Dec. 4 and the second session is Thursday, Dec. 6. These seminars will be during lunch and lyceum in your counselor’s office. Please check the Junior Bulletin Board for your assigned group and meeting date. Please bring your lunch, College 101 red booklet and your laptop (if you desire). Questions? – please see Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby.

There is still time to sign up for the blood drive–talk to Mrs. McCord ASAP.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY

THE FINAL MENTORING MEETING OF THE YEAR IS TODAY, Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 3:15 to 3:45. Please remind your parents not to pick you up until at least 3:50. There will be a cookie and games for this final gathering of Mentors and Mentees!

UNLOCK MEMBERS: If you plan on coming to the HOLIDAY COOKIE PARTY with Key Club next Monday, Dec. 10, in the cafeteria from 3:30 until 4:30 or 5:00, please sign up on the Life Science window by Friday. We want to be sure we have enough cookies and decorating supplies! Also, ALL Key Club and UNlock members are asked to bring at least one item for the Birthday Bag drive for homeless children with him/her to the cookie party.

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Golf will be played at Ken McDonald golf course in Tempe this afternoon from 4-5.

REMEMBER OUR BIRTHDAY BAG DRIVE FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN will be going on all month. Please pick up a flier on the Key Club board, at the front desk, or in the cafeteria next to the collection box if you need ideas for want to bring.

Archery and Bowyery – We will meet today after school. There will be no Thursday meeting this week.

CPA will be co-hosting (along with Arete Prep) its 3rd overseas trip to Germany during Summer of 2020 for incoming (2020) Sophomores through Seniors! If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, join us for our information session on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 to learn more. At the meeting, we will discuss what we’ll see and do, travel logistics, and affordable payment options. We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Nash

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

SENIORS: The detailed outline of your Senior Thesis is due tomorrow; it must include textual evidence/quotes you intend to use throughout your paper. You need to submit two hard copies to your HL teacher tomorrow. The more complete your outline is, the easier it will be to write your rough draft.

JUNIORS – Mandatory Junior Small Group Seminars begin this week with Ms. Schmitt and Mrs. Ruby. The first seminar is Tuesday, Dec. 4 and the second session is Thursday, Dec. 6. These seminars will be during lunch and lyceum in your counselor’s office. Please check the Junior Bulletin Board for your assigned group and meeting date. Please bring your lunch, College 101 red booklet and your laptop (if you desire). Questions? – please see Ms. Schmitt or Mrs. Ruby.

JUNIORS – Your “All About Me” and your pink transcript release form are due to your counselor this Friday, Dec. 7. See Ms. Schmitt, Mrs. Ruby or Ms. Brynn if you have questions.

There is still time to sign up for the blood drive–talk to Mrs. McCord ASAP.

MENTORS: There is NO lunch meeting with your Advisor today, but you do have the final Mentoring meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, from 3:15 to 3:45. You will stop in the forum to pick up a cookie for yourself and your Mentees before heading to their classroom to pick them up. There are no handouts and remember to keep taking photos!

KEY CLUB: NEXT MONDAY, DEC. 10, is the annual HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING PARTY with UNlock members in the cafeteria from 3:30 to 4:30.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY

THE FINAL MENTORING MEETING OF THE YEAR IS TOMORROW, Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 3:15 to 3:45. Please remind your parents not to pick you up until at least 3:50. There will be a cookie and games for this final gathering of Mentors and Mentees!

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

CPA will be co-hosting (along with Arete Prep) its 3rd overseas trip to Germany during Summer of 2020 for incoming (2020) Sophomores through Seniors! If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, join us for our information session on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 to learn more. At the meeting, we will discuss what we’ll see and do, travel logistics, and affordable payment options. We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Nash