Teacher Appreciation Week: Breakfast Items Requested (May 5, AM)

Few other professions touch as many people as teachers do. During National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5th - 9th), we will take time to honor our teachers and staff for their commitment, enthusiasm and hard work. Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity for our families to show our appreciation to our teachers and staff for all the effort they put into each and every day.

On Monday, May 5th from 7:00 - 8:00, we will host a special Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. This year, our breakfast buffet will feature some traditional choices and some healthy choices!

We are asking all C-Prep families to donate some food, drinks or paper goods
for this special event. Please.....

Click here to sign up to donate.

BRING ITEMS TO C-PREP TEACHER BULL PEN BETWEEN
6:30 AM and 7:30 AM on MAY 5th, 2014. 

Volunteers are also needed to serve at breakfast as well; contact Capital Prep PTO at 661-282-7737 or send e-mail to ptocapitalprep1@gmail.com.

Midnight Basketball - CANCELED

Unfortunately, we've canceled the Spring Midnight Basketball event because of low volume of registrations. All paid registrations will be refunded. For information leave a message for Capital Prep PTO at 661-282-7737 or send e-mail to ptocapitalprep1@gmail.com

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On May 2, beginning at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium, we will host our second annual Midnight Basketball event. Whether you’re on the court or in the stands, this event is one for the whole family & you don’t want to miss it!

C-Prep PTO 2014 Scholarship Opportunity

Capital Prep PTO Scholarship

Purpose:

The purpose of this scholarship is to support the continuing education of a Capital Preparatory Magnet School graduating senior.

Eligibility:

• The recipient must be a graduating member of the Class of 2014 and enrolled in (or enroll no later than the fall of 2014) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

• Academic ability is not a consideration.

• Submission of any form of essay or media described below in procedure to apply.

3rd - 5th Grade Testing Begins 4/21

Starting this coming Monday (April 21), the 3rd through 5th graders will be taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC).  The SBAC is replacing the CMT.  Testing will occur during the next 3 weeks - 2 weeks of testing and 1 week of make up tests.  This is the first year we are taking the test.  It is a field test - kind of like a practice test for the test makers.  By participating in the field test, we will get a better understanding of the new test, its format, and how the students work through it.  This will help us prepare for next year, when the test will be live.  I am unsure as to how any scores will be reported.

It is important to make sure your child eats breakfast every morning (at home or at school) and gets plenty of sleep each night.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  This is everyone’s first time taking/administering this test, so it will be a learning experience for every one.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Brittany Halleck
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
4/5 Math and Science Teacher
Academic Advisor

2014-2015 PTO Board (Openings Still Exist)

There are three parents and one teacher who have stepped forward to participate on the 2014/2015 school board:

• Felicia Goodwine-Vaughters - President
• Margot Popowycz - Treasurer
• Beverly Kissane - Teacher Representative
• Shaya Searight - Board Member At Large

-- The following positions remain open -- DESCRIPTIONS --
VICE PRESIDENTS (3: Lower School, Middle School, High School)
SECRETARY
FUNDRAISING CHAIRS (2: Lower School, Upper School)

Please consider joining the PTO Board for next year: Leave a message at Capital Prep PTO at 661-282-7737 or send e-mail to ptocapitalprep1@gmail.com.

Support C-Prep Graduating Scholars

Last Day of School: May 30th, 2014

Butter Braids - PICK UP @ PTO Meeting 4/17 6:00 PM

Missed Butter Braid Pick Up? Come & get it at PTO Meeting

04/16/14
Capital Prep
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The winners of the special prizes for highest sales are:

Danielle Livingston ~ Jashawn Gee ~ Reginald Fields

Thank you for all the families who ordered pastries!

Tally Those CAP Points - Bid on Prizes @ School Dance

Committed to Academic Promise (CAP POINTS) is the Capital Prep program that rewards our families for participating in activities outside of school. This is a key component of our school-home connection.

Lower School Families: keep count of the activities you do with and for your scholars and check totals with their child's advisor. All families should receive a final count from your advisor on a card and bring that with you to the Lower School Spring Dance. The prizes this school year are spectacular!

Note events you do outside of school that count (like museum outings, etc) are worth up to 20 points. Your advisor will tally the in-school events (from sign-in sheets), but remind your advisors about all the school events (including PTO meetings!) you attended throughout the 2013/2014 school year.

Visit the local library – Attend the C-Prep Art Exhibit – Attend PTO Meetings – Participate in Math Night – Attend a Football Game – Visit a Museum – Go Apple-Picking – Attend a Town Fair – Visit a State Park – Visit A Zoo – Attend a Board of Education Meeting – Volunteer in the Classroom (Parents/Guardians) – Attend in A Local Sports Event (Whale, UCONN) – Attend a Play – Attend a C-Prep Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country Event – Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen – Go to a Festival of Lights – Participate in a Walk/Run – Play in a Corn Maze – Go to A Trampoline Park – Participate in Town Sports (Baseball Gymnastics, Soccer, etc) – Take a Day Trip to Another State – Spend time family bowling -- Participate in Wadsworth Family Saturday events -- Visit the Science Center -- Work the Book Fair -- and much much more...

PTO General Meeting: Thursday 4/17 6:00 PM Sheff Center

The Capital Prep PTO helps support students in all grades! PTO meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Capital Prep, in the Sheff Center. We would love to hear from you and see you for this week's PTO meeting. Please come join us to show your support and share your thoughts, ideas and/or concerns.




Agenda

- Welcome
- Presentation by student for SJP: Ms. N. Bhura, Peer Mediation Program
- Recruitment for 2014-15 board
- PTO Monthly Financial Report
- Updates for:

• Book Fair, C-Prep Scholarship Reception, Butter Braid
• Midnight basketball
• Teacher Appreciation
• Prom
• Project Graduation
• Last day of school and promotion ceremonies

We Are Capital Prep

Support The Social Justice Scholarship Fund

Capital Prep Magnet School

What:               4^th Annual Scholarship Reception

When:              Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where:             Capital Prep Magnet School, 1304 Main Street, Hartford, CT

                        Sheff Center

Festivities:      This year’s event features keynote speaker and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders, an advocate of education and founder of Prime Prep Academy charter school. In addition, we will host a silent auction and showcase the many talents of our students.

Cost:                $75 per person

For more information, please visit the 2014 Scholarship Fund page

Come out to have fun and support a worthy cause!

Who's Your Child's Favorite C-Prep Teacher?

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 through May 9, 2014. If you would like to join the committee of volunteers to put together some special activities fro our teachers, please send you name and contact information to the Capital Prep PTO at 661-282-7737 or send e-mail to ptocapitalprep1@gmail.com.

In addition - we would love to hear from you: Who is your child's favorite teachers and why? Send e-mail to ptocapitalprep1@gmail.com.