CICERO PREP NEWSLETTER - 4/27/15
The First Annual Cicero Golf Classic 2015 Was a Big Success! More Details Below
CICERO OFFICE:
480-424-1790

In This Issue
EAT AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS NEAR CICERO AND EITHER SHOW THEM THIS CARD:
OR TELL THEM YOU'RE WITH 
 "TEAM E" SO CICERO RECEIVES A PORTION OF YOUR SALE

Shopping Programs

School Directory

Cicero Spiritwear

Teacher Wish Lists

 
UPCOMING EVENTS:

USED UNIFORM DONATION DRIVE
Ends This Thurs, 4/30

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
May 4-8

EARLY RELEASE DAY
Friday, May 1

SPRING CONCERT 2015
Tuesday, May 5, 6pm

CICERO PREP SOCIAL
May 8, 6pm-8pm

GREAT HEARTS ARTWALK
Friday, May 12, 6:30pm

PETER PIPER PIZZA FUNDRAISER
May 17, 3pm-8pm

EARLY RELEASE DAYS
May 20-22 (Last Day of School: May 22nd)

For additional information on upcoming events, 
please visit the PSO web site: www.ciceropso.org


 

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 4TH-8TH

Cicero is honoring our wonderful teachers with a Teacher Appreciation Week, the week of May 4th. If you would be willing to coordinate a teacher appreciation gift, idea, etc... for a Prep teacher, please contact Meghan Koch for more details at [email protected]

CICERO GOLF CLASSIC 2015
The First Annual Cicero Golf Classic was a big success! It took place at The Talking Stick Golf Club yesterday afternoon. It kicked off with a putting contest and then more than 50 golfers drove out to their starting positions to begin their rounds. There were several different fun contests and challenges along the way. Headmaster Dr. Discher served as a personal caddie to one lucky foursome. The weather held out for most of the afternoon, finally getting a bit drizzly and windy towards the end. When everyone finished their rounds, they enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner in the Clubhouse. Awards were given out and raffle winners were announced. We hope to see even more members of the Cicero community out there next year!



Thank you to Cicero dad, Robert Becker, who took more than 300 photos at the tournament, capturing most of the golfers in action! He's offered a Dropbox link so you can download photos yourself: Cicero Golf Tournament Photos
RECYCLING DAY AT CICERO!

Congratulations! Last Thursday, there was more recycling than trash at Cicero! Students learned many new things (teachers and parents too), got prizes, and had fun thanks to a presentation by Republic Services.


 


 


 
We are asking the kids to stop and think "Recycle or Trash?" before throwing away their lunch.

 

DID YOU KNOW??? Take the Recycling Quiz Part II:

 

Did you know that the average American produces more than 4 pounds of trash per day? The good news is that 3 of those pounds can be recycled!

 

Did you know that it is much cheaper to recycle than put things in the landfill? And it's better for the Earth!

 

WHAT'S RECYCLABLE?

Straws? YES
Capri Sun? NO
Plastic Silverware? YES
Wrappers (granola bars, go-gurts, etc...) NO
Greasy Pizza Boxes? YES 
(if possible, try to clean out the cheese)
Peanut Butter Jars? YES (only if cleaned, if not, toss them)

 

Parents, Here is an informational sheet you can print and keep near your garbage can to teach your kids more about recycling: RecycleInfoSheet

 

STUDENTS ENJOYING BOOKS


Cicero students are enjoying the books that teachers selected from our first annual Used Book Sale. We will begin to order books from the book sale profits within the next few weeks, to add even more to our inventory. How exciting! The library will not be open for students this year however.

TRACK & FIELD / BASKETBALL
COME OUT AND SUPPORT 
YOUR CENTURIONS!

The Track and Field team will compete in the Great Hearts Middle School League Championship on Friday, May 1st, at Paradise Valley Community College beginning at 4:30 p.m.  Hope you can come and see our Centurions compete.  Also, the Basketball B Team Tournament begins next week for boys and girls basketball at Cicero Prep.  Check our web-site (www.CiceroPrepAthletics.org)on Monday for an update of location and time and come support your Centurions. - Coach Brittain

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE CICERO PREP SOCIAL!
FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, 6PM-8PM

Parents, It has come to our attention that some students think this is an "ask a date event." This is not the case. Please make sure that your student understands that this is a fun social event for ALL Prep students. It is our hope that ALL students come with their friends and have a really enjoyable time!

To see a flyer with more details about this event, please click on this link:

Here's the Sign-Up link for parents who would like to help out with this event: http://bit.ly/1JwScLB

All Cicero Prep students are invited to attend the first annual Prep Social in the Cicero Gymnasium! We will have a DJ, a life-sized game area, a basketball shoot out, Karaoke, food and more!! Please click on the flyer link, above, for more details.

CICERO SPRING CONCERT 2015
NOTE: NEW LOCATION & ATTIRE

This concert will include all 7th grade recorder ensembles, 7th grade strings group (Cicero Strings) and 
The Cicero Drum Club.

Location: Chaparral Christian Church (6451 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254)

Date: Tuesday, May 5th

Time: 6pm

Dress:
Men - white collared, button up shirt, black pants, black socks, black tie and black belt.

Women - white collared button up shirt, school uniform skirt, black loafers/dress shoes (low-soled or flat).

For more information, please contact: Wesley Scheidt, [email protected]

USED UNIFORM 
DONATION DRIVE!
THROUGH THIS THURS, 4/30
Those darn kids keep growing!
Outgrown school uniforms cluttering your closet?
Uniforms too short, too tight or bursting at the seams? 

Donate your used uniforms to Cicero!

 

Drop Off Bins at:

Archway Car Drop Off - Office Entrance - Prep Entrance

 

Uniforms will be re-sold to our families for $5-$15.

 

We accept all Dennis products, school acceptable pants,
 shorts, skirts, and spirit-wear.

 

Used uniform sales will be held in late July and during Meet the Teacher at the start of the new year.  

Look for dates in upcoming newsletters.

 

By the way, if you won't be ready to donate your used uniforms until the end of the school year, another collection will be held then. You can also contact Randi at the email below and make arrangements to donate over the summer.

 

Questions about used uniforms sales?

Contact Randi Garfield at  [email protected]


GREAT HEARTS ART WALK
NOTE NEW DATE: MAY 12, 6:30PM

Archway Cicero and Cicero Prep are excited to re-announce our first annual Art Walk! This is a Great Hearts tradition rewarding the hard work of our young artists throughout the year. On the evening of May 12th at 6:30pm, our halls will be transformed into a large art gallery and the walls will be hung with artwork from each student for our viewing pleasure and due admiration. Please take note that the date has changed from May 1st.

If you are interested in helping us prepare for this exciting event, please contact either Ms. Thurbon ([email protected]) or Ms. Malone ([email protected]).

PETER PIPER PIZZA FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 3PM-8PM
Come join other Cicero families for our end-of-the-year pizza party at Peter Piper Pizza Sunday, May 17, 3pm-8pm. This event will take place at the Peter Piper Pizza at Hayden & Frank Lloyd Wright. Join us for a variety of games, contests and other activities. We look forward to seeing you there! Please print this flyer and bring it with you so Cicero gets credit and so you get 100 games tickets for $20 plus tax! PPP Flyer

NEEDED: LUNCH VOLUNTEERS

Parents: We'll continue to need your help in order to keep the lunch program going.

You can now sign up for a one-hour shift: either 10:15AM-11:25AM (Prep, K and 1st grades) OR 11:20AM-12:25PM (2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades). Please click on this link to sign-up: http://vols.pt/2W8bDP. It's easy! Just simply enter your email address and pick your spot. You are not locked into this spot every month, just that one time. Maybe you could use your work lunch break once per month or perhaps a grandparent can volunteer? If you still need to get your volunteer card, call Great Hearts Human Resources at 602-438-7045, ext. 7. The card is good for 3 years.

PLACE YOUR CHILD'S LUNCH ORDER BY 6PM 
TONIGHT FOR THIS COMING WEEK.
 Click HERE to order. Our school password is Cicero2.

 

AMAZON WISH LISTS

  

A HUGE thank you to all families who have already purchased items from our schools' Amazon wish lists.  The impact of your generosity on our teachers is so great!  I have to share with you their excitement when asked to pick up their goodies from the front office.  These lists contribute to the classroom in ways that enhance our student's learning experience.  For example, the Archway music teacher uses hand puppets to keep the children engaged.  All eyes are focused on her so the music lesson is memorable and enjoyable.  And in Mr. Milford's Prep science class, student learning is greatly enhanced with the addition of 6 new microscopes, petri dishes and a super cool dissecting kit, all compliments of parents who made purchases from the Amazon wish list.

 

NEW!!! 

Since so many families have requested this, each school's Amazon wish list now includes items for the Founding Families Fund. These include chess sets for the library, books, park benches, podiums, ideas for bleachers, scoreboards, artificial grass in the quad and more.  

Please use the Amazon Associates link so Cicero will earn 3% from all your purchases. Click on the Amazon logo on each school's website to check it out today!  Thank you for your generous support.

  

Every donor will receive an acknowledgement, thank you letter and tax receipt. All gifts will also be labeled with the donor's name. 

Questions?

 

Please contact Angela Braun, Director of Academy Giving, at 480.271.3508 or [email protected].

  

Cicero Prep Amazon Wish List 

FOUNDING FAMILIES FUND

 THE CAMPAIGN ENDS 

JUNE 30, 2015 AND WE STILL NEED TO RAISE $252,500!!


 

You have this once in a lifetime opportunity to become a Cicero founding family.  Won't you help us complete our campus home?  There are giving areas and naming opportunities at varying levels for everyone to participate.


 

Our goal is to raise $442,500 - keep your eye on the thermometer on our school websites. 

 

Please make your gift today - Together, we can do it!!

 

Founding Families Fund Donor Testimonial:

 

"I am happy to contribute to Cicero's Founding Families Fund because I recognize the value of the type of education my daughter is receiving. Growing up, I was the lucky beneficiary of an entirely private education from kindergarten through 12th grade. I can honestly say that the my daughter is being just as well educated at Cicero Prep as I had been at the elite, private school I attended in 6th grade. If I were to enroll her in the school I went to, I would be spending $28,600 for tuition, and not one dime would be tax deductible. I understand that it takes a lot to run and maintain a school of Cicero's caliber, so I am contributing what I can to the Founding Families Fund, in addition to Community Investment, in appreciation for the fine education Cicero is offering us."
 ~ Holly Castle
 

Items fulfilled to date:

  • Basketball hoop and padding for the Archway playground
  • Folding stage curtain
  • Motor to raise and lower the outdoor stage door
  • Books for the library
  • Cicero Prep logo umbrellas for the outdoor Prep lunch tables
  • Donated: 30x30 shade structure for outdoor Prep lunch area
  • Chess sets for the library

Score boards in the Gym:  Cost $5,000 each

If you are passionate about Prep sports at Cicero, please consider helping us purchase 2 score boards in the gymnasium for our fans to cheer the Centurions on to victory!!  Donor recognition will be located on the scoreboard.

 

To make your gift with a credit card, please click here.  Checks made payable to Cicero Capital may be dropped off at the school office.  Remember, any donation to Cicero may be matched by your employer.

  

If you have questions about the Founding Families Fund, please contact Angela Braun, Director of Academy Giving, at 480.271.3508 or [email protected].

DOUBLE YOUR GIFT FOR FREE!

Did you know that many companies will 
match your Community Investment and Tax Credit Gifts to Cicero Prep?

Simply click on this link, type the name of your employer in the "Matching Gifts" tab, and hit submit to find out if your company offers a Matching Gifts Program. If your company does have a Matching Gifts program, please contact our Matching Gifts Coordinator at 602-396-7559 or [email protected] 

Having your gift matched is an easy and free way to double and sometimes triple your support of Cicero Prep!