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Announcements for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

This Week's Announcements: 
 
Today, Wednesday, January 22:  Two-Hour Delayed Schedule with Drop 2- No Chapel
  • Reenrollments for 2025-2026 School Year Open
  • Spring Musical Dance Auditions: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m., Black Box Theatre
  • JV Girls Basketball: 4:00 p.m. at Catholic; Early dismissal at 2:30 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:50 p.m.
  • Spring Musical Call-Backs: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Music Room
  • JV Boys Basketball: 4:30 p.m. vs. AACS (Home), Saints Gym
  • Middle School Boys Basketball (Red Team): 5:00 p.m. at AACS; Bus departs at 3:15 p.m.
  • Varsity Girls Basketball: 5:30 p.m. at Catholic; Bus departs at 4:15 p.m.
  • Varsity Boys Basketball: 6:00 p.m. vs. AACS (Home), Saints Gym
Thursday, January 23:
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Huddle with Special Guest during Advisory, Bridges Media Center (Open to all Middle and Upper School students)
  • Middle School Boys Basketball (Gray Team): 3:45 p.m. at Gerstell; Early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:20 p.m.
  • Middle School Girls Basketball (White Team): 3:45 p.m. at Gerstell; Early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:20 p.m.
  • Middle School Boys Basketball (White Team): 4:45 p.m. at Gerstell; Early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:20 p.m.
  • Middle School Girls Basketball (Red Team): 4:45 p.m. at Gerstell; Early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:20 p.m.
  • JV Boys Basketball: 5:15 p.m. at Curley; Bus departs at 4:00 p.m.
  • Varsity Boys Basketball: 7:00 p.m. at Curley; Bus departs at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, January 24:
  • Relaxed Dress Day (see details below)
  • Middle and Upper School Club Day during Advisory
  • Upper School Softball Interest Meeting during Advisory, Room 215
  • JV Girls Basketball: 4:30 p.m. vs. Bryn Mawr (Home), Saints Gym
  • Varsity Girls Basketball: 6:00 p.m. vs. Bryn Mawr (Home), Saints Gym
Saturday, January 25:
  • Annual Bull and Oyster Roast: 7:00 - 11:00 p.m., Rosedale Gardens
Additional events and activities can be found on the School calendar.
 
Spring Musical Auditions Continue Today
Dance Auditions: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m., Black Box Theatre 
Everyone interested in auditioning needs to attend the dance portion of auditions in the Black Box Theatre. No experience necessary.
 
Call-Backs: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Music Room
Students will be notified if they should attend call-backs. For call-backs, students will be asked to sing a preselected song associated with the character(s) they are being called back. Call-back songs can be found in the Theatre group in the MyConcordia portal. 
 
All Students Invited to Special FCA Huddles in January
Open to all Middle and Upper School students, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) extends the invitation to join together in the Bridges Media Center during Advisory for special FCA huddles for the next two Thursdays this month. Attendees will hear about the intersection of faith and sports as guest speakers join virtually to share their stories and engage in dialogue.
  • Tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd- Special Guest: Taylor McGregor, Sideline Reporter for ESPN and Field Reporter for the Chicago Cubs
  • Thursday, January 30th- Special Guest: Reid Ryan, Former Minor League Baseball Player and President of the Houston Astros
Relaxed Dress Day This Friday, January 24th
There will be a relaxed dress day this Friday, January 24th. Please consult the handbook for relaxed dress guidelines. To participate, the donation is $5.00 cash. No electronic payments will be accepted. Payments will be collected that morning. The raised money will be used to provide support for The Saints Gala, the Concordia Prep annual dinner and auction.
 
Bull & Oyster Roast This Saturday: Limited Tickets Available!
All members of the Saints community are invited to join the School Alumni Association at the Annual Bull and Oyster Roast on Saturday, January 25th from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at Rosedale Gardens. Tickets include a huge buffet with soda and draft beer. DJ, door prizes, raffles, 50/50 drawing, and more will be available! Proceeds from the evening will go towards the Alumni Scholarship Fund.  Tickets are $60 per person or $600 for a table of 10. Register here before they sell out!
 
National Lutheran Schools Week: Sunday, January 26th - Saturday, February 1st
National Lutheran Schools Week provides the public opportunity to proclaim and celebrate God’s work among us here at Concordia Prep along with other schools of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We thank God for the opportunity to provide excellent academic preparation for the students we serve and to share Jesus’ amazing love and our many blessings within the communities we serve. Please see the information below as we prepare to celebrate next week at Concordia Prep.
 
Weeklong Service Project
The School will be collecting canned soups for the Loch Raven Haven food pantry. Each grade will have a collection box to collect soup cans through Friday, January 31st at Noon. Middle School boxes will be located by the Middle School building doors nearest the Quad. Upper School boxes will be outside the Front Office. Any canned soups are welcomed.
 
Class Competitions
Class competitions will run during National Lutheran Schools Week with the winner being announced at the pep rally on Friday, January 31st. Middle School Classes of 2029, 2030, and 2031 will compete separately from Upper School Classes of 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. Students can earn points by winning a spirit dress down day theme, placing in the Bible Trivia, donating goods for the Loch Raven Haven, and pep rally game placings.
 
Spirit Day Themes
Next week, students may choose to show their Saints spirit during National Lutheran Schools Week and dress according to the day's theme, keeping in mind that the guidelines for relaxed dress attire will be upheld. If a student chooses not to dress according to the theme, they must be in the approved Concordia Prep uniform. 
 
Spirit Dress Down Day Themes
  • Monday, January 27th: Pajama Day
  • Tuesday, January 28th: Decade Day
  • Wednesday, January 29th: Country vs. Country Club
  • Thursday, January 30th: Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad (Please note that no cooking utensils or equipment are permitted.)
  • Friday, January 31st: Saints Spirit Day
Additional activities, including a Bible Trivia, seniors vs. faculty volleyball game, worship opportunities, and pep rally, will occur this week as well.
 
Summer at Concordia Prep: Now Accepting Registrations!
The School is excited to offer a variety of camp programs this summer for students ages 7 through 12th grade with wide interests and passions. Take a look at the offered camps and register here. We hope to have your students and friends join us for a Summer at Concordia Prep!
 
Upper School
 
Upper School Softball Interest Meeting
There is a softball interest meeting for Upper School girls in Room 215 during advisory on Friday, January 24th. Please see Miss Maier for any questions or if unable to attend the meeting. 
 
Class of 2025 Banner Orders Due This Friday
Over the last few years, the Parent-Teacher League (PTL) has offered the opportunity for graduating students' families to purchase a senior banner. The banners will be displayed in the school hallways beginning in March to celebrate our graduating class and will be returned home before graduation day. Banners are 32" x 15" and are $30.00 per banner. To place your order, please complete this form and submit payment by this Friday, January 24th.
 
SnowBALL Winter Formal Tickets on Sale Starting Today!
Upper School students are invited to attend the SnowBALL winter formal on Saturday, February 1st from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the Saints Gym. Formal attire required. Students should refer to the handbook regarding appropriate formal attire. Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold starting today, Wednesday, January 22nd during Class 1 in the Main Office, most Upper School lunch periods, and after school in Room 217. Students can pay with cash, check, or online. Guest passes are required for any non-Concordia Prep students and are due by 3:00 p.m. next Wednesday, January 29th. Hard copies can be picked up in the Main Office.
 
All daily announcements and weekly updates are available on the MyConcordia Resources page.
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