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Dannette Flores
Registrar & Network Administrator
1251 East Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
Tel: (480) 839-3402
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The summer mailer was sent to all families registered for the 2010-2011 year. You may also download the informaiton here. Questions, please email dflores@tempeprep.org. Thank you. |
You may purchase your consumable books through Esco at tpabooks.com or you may shop around through vendors like amazon.com using the ISBN provided in the booklists. |
New School Start Time for Aug. 2010 : First Bell 8:00am, Class Begins at 8:05am |
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To download a copy of the period schedules for the 2010-2011 year, please click here. Thank you. |
Avoid the back to school rush!! June 10-July 10, 2010, 10% savings on all purchases and orders by phone, mail, internet and in-store. Excludes marked down items. We're celebrating our new website and are offering a FREE polo shirt for orders over $75 from April 23 - May 7. Offer good for online orders only! Dennis Uniforms 4920 E. McDowell Rd, Suite 103 Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-220-0302 www.dennisuniform.com |
1805 E. Elliot Rd Tempe, AZ 85284 www.simplyschooluniforms.com Please click here for a discount flyer. |
Many thanks to the graduated Seniors of 2010 who have been generously painting rooms in the 300 Building with a two tone paint of royal blue on bottom and light blue on top, and installing off-white chair railings dividing the two shades and to help protect the walls from damage caused by the chair backs. These Seniors have also framed all of the small murals and painted the door trim in 302. The graduates are also purchasing a plaque in memory of Andy Hedges for Andy's Garden and donating the their remaining gift funds to assist in the exciting campus improvements currently being done by Mr. Tonneson. Thank you Class of 2010! |
Resolve to sign up to help TPA through your grocery purchases. It’s easy! The rebate programs only continue for a few more months this year, so please sign up as soon as possible!!!! Ask your friends and family to do it too!!!! IF YOU SHOP AT FRYS, link your VIP Card to Tempe Prep by showing your card and this barcode to the cashier at your next visit: IF YOU SHOP AT BASHAS’, ask the cashier to link your Bashas’ Thank You Card to number 26975. IF YOU SHOP AT SAFEWAY, go to www.escrip.com and click on “YES! Renew your commitment to Safeway Stores Today!” Complete the registration on the following page. Problems?? Questions?? Call or email Monica Attridge at (480) 557-8445, or mlattridge@qwestoffice.net. |
We are currently missing many athletic uniforms. If you still have a uniform that was checked out to you for any athletic season this year or even in the past, please return it to the school as soon as possible. The front office is open daily from 8:00-2:00 until June 18. Please help keep our costs down by returning your uniform. Nancy Calahan, Athletic Director ncalahan@tempeprep.org. |
If you would like the weekly TPA News and Events to be emailed to your student, grandparent or other family member, please send their email address to tpanewsletter@yahoo.com. |
There are numerous athletic events happening this summer, including soccer camp (starting June 21), conditioining and weight lifting for boys and girls, open gym basketball, open gym volleyball and volleyball team camp. More information about TPA Athletics are on the athletic website at www.tempeprepathletics.org. |
Who: ALL STUDENTS, PARENTS AND ALUMNI When: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 – 8 am May 31st - July 30th Where: Tempe Preparatory Academy Cost: $40 per student. No charge to parents and alumni
A Permission slip is required for students. High Altitude training Camp will be held in Mid-July. If you have questions or want to be placed on the contact list please contact Lori Hickernell at lhickernell@tempeprep.org |
Junior High and High School Volleyball Team Camp will be held July 26, 27, 28 and 29 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at EdOptions Gym. Cost: $100 per athlete. Must pay the first day of practice!! Make all checks payable to Tempe Prep Academy. Please RSVP to Athletic Director Nancy Calahan at ncalahan@tempeprep.org by July 14. Tryouts/Practices begin Monday, August 2 for High School Only at EdOptions Gym and run: August 2: 6-8pm August 3: 6-8pm August 4: 6-8 pm August 5: 4-6 pm August 6: 4-6 pm |
Who: All incoming 6th through 12th Grade Girls What: Strength Training & Conditioning Program When: Monday and Wednesday evenings June 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 6:30 – 8:00 pm Where: Tempe Preparatory Academy - 1251 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ Cost: $50 per student due at the first lifting date regardless of when you begin. CAN be prorated for $25 per month, but must also be paid at the first lifting date – no exceptions! The TPA Summer Lifting Program is designed for athletes that want to use their summer to improve their strength for the upcoming season. The program is designed to improve the strength, conditioning and explosion of all participants. The start time allows older athletes the opportunity to lift after summer jobs and allows the girls to lift exclusively with other girls. Designed and supervised by the TPA coaching staff, the program provides young athletes a place to safely learn how to lift in an encouraging environment, while giving more experienced athletes the motivation that accompanies team lifting. The lifting is completely supervised in all aspects of motion and weight lifted. If you have questions concerning the summer lifting program, please contact Athletic Director Nancy Calahan at ncalahan@tempeprep.org. |
Who: All incoming 6th through 12th Grade Boys What: Strength Training & Conditioning Program When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings all summer 6:00 am – 8:15 am Where: Tempe Preparatory Academy 1251 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ Cost: $50
The TPA Summer Lifting Program is designed for athletes that want to use their summer to improve their strength for the upcoming season. The program is designed to improve the strength, conditioning and explosion of all participants. Designed and supervised by the TPA coaching staff, the program provides young athletes a place to safely learn how to lift in an encouraging environment, while giving more experienced athletes the motivation that accompanies team lifting. If you have questions concerning the summer lifting program, please contact Coach Tom Brittain, gbrittain@tempeprep.org. |
Summer softball camps for ages 10 - 19 are available through ASU. Please check the link for more information on the camps. http://sdscamps.webs.com/ |
High School: Every Saturday in June and July (excluding 4th of July weekend); 8:00-10:00 am at EdOptions High. Cost: $2.00 per student. Junior High: Tuesday nights - June 8, 15, 22, 29; 6:30 - 8:30 pm at EdOptions High. Cost: $2.00 per student. |
| Now Is the Time to Join the Parent Organization |
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Now is the Time to Join the Parent Organization The Tempe Preparatory Academies Parent Organization (TPAPO) needs you! Momentum is building as more parents are getting involved. Now is the time to consider what commitments you will make to the PO. To learn more about the remaining opportunities, please email Kate Otting, kateotting@yahoo.com. Take a look at the list below and let us know where you would like to contribute your time and talents. Whether large or small, every effort from parents helps support our school community. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Assistant Treasurer Back-to-school social (Aug 4) - volunteers needed to set-up, clean up, serve refreshments, etc. Booster sales (at sports/events) Box Tops/Grocery Rebates Cake Auction coordinator for Renaissance Fair (Mar 5, 2010) Carpool coordinator at back-to-school social Classroom Liaison Events Committee Chair Fundraising activities Hospitality coordinator Hospitality for school events Hot Lunch Program Kitchen Maintenance Marquee Newsletter Office Volunteers Parking Lot School Directory Senior graduation activities - need parents who won't have seniors next year Snowstorms Program Student Liaison Teacher Appreciation Teacher Birthdays Currently we have the following positions confirmed: President: Kate Otting Vice President: Marion Rhoades Treasurer: Kelly Walterscheid Secretary: Jennifer Might School/PO Liaison: Lisa Hicks Lunch Committee Chair: Louise Wolfe Communications Committee Chair: Lauren Whittiker Volunteer Committee Chair: MaryAnn Patterson Renaissance Fair Co-Chairs: Sangeetha Sethia and Manisha Thathi PO Sales Committee Chair: Margot D'Souza Fundraising Committee Chair: Tracy Singleton Online booster shop: Raphael Tan Used uniform sales: Kelly Tyrnik Senior Class Parent Liaison: Kristi Atha Fry's Rebate program: Lori Beene Dining for dollars program: Jill Cohen Weekly newsletter editor: Karin Moffit Website Maintenance: Zoya Anderson Silent Auction/Taste of Mill: Anna Gregg Sports Awards Coordinator: Sharon Gilloon Ice Skating Social: Jeanne Dischinger and Bruce Seto Eighth Grade Promotion: Giovanna DeLuca SunSplash End-of Year Social: Mike Dickens |