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HEADS’ LETTER JANUARY 9, 2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR CORBETT PREP!
We’re excited to ROAR into 2020 with our students to produce a plethora of positive energy
and a love of learning. On Monday, January 6, the entire faculty and staff joined together to commit to the “One
Word” strategy (by Jon Gordon) for creating a year of outstanding results. We also shared his video on how to continue to
create a positive, cohesive and appreciative culture that would benefit all of us working at Corbett Prep…that will, in turn,
be felt by all of you!
The How of WOW was also part of the start to the new year! One of the many inspiring messages in the book comes from
the following quote (adapted for positive phrasing): “It is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required
that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction,” by Charles Francis Adams. So, on Tuesday, January 7, all classrooms
and staff welcomed students back with the intention to exceed expectations for the new year and to model that same attitude
and disposition for our community.
Our next EDU-TALK will share more about the process because these ideas are also good for all working environments
and even for home! The next EDU-TALK is Tuesday, January 21, at 8:00 a.m. in the Grand Room!
CORBETT PREP FAMILIES: SINCERE GRATITUDE
We are always filled with gratitude for you for honoring our faculty and staff so generously during the
holiday season. Please know how much everyone deeply appreciated your thoughtfulness. HUGE kudos
to the PFA leadership and classroom ambassadors for generously sharing their time and energy to
coordinate such an enormous task and heartfelt effort. The appreciation was overflowing, sending
everyone on their way to enjoy the holiday season!!!!
EARLY PRIMARY: LITERATURE and PROMISES
PRE-K 3 – The Flower Patch welcomed back students in the new year with a kick-off to their new unit, Leap Into
Literature! Over the break, parents emailed photos of their children reading books in creative and silly ways! The Flower
Patch Teachers then used the photos to incorporate the students into an adaption of the book, We Are In A Book, by Mo
Willems. The pages of the adapted book were displayed around the classroom for the students to see as they entered. The
Teachers then read the story to the students, who giggled excitedly at seeing their photos in the book…you can check out
our Facebook page to see the excitement firsthand!
KINDERGARTEN – The Frogs are learning about celebrations and traditions around the world, while studying
their International Baccalaureate Unit "How we express ourselves." Each student talked about his/her personal dreams and
goals for 2020, and lanterns filled with student wishes were sent to the sky! This video captures the joy, curiosity, hopes
and dreams of our early learners! https://youtu.be/Y4Q9zOpzPiE
FEEDING TAMPA BAY: Corbett Prep – WE Made a Difference
The Corbett Prep Middle School Leadership Student Council would like to extend TONS of GRATITUDE to
the entire Corbett Prep Community for its tremendous support of our annual food drive for Feeding Tampa Bay!! We
were able to donate OVER 750 pounds of food to Feeding Tampa Bay!! That is over 600 meals that were shared with our
greater community. Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping us bring food and smiles to those in need!
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SPRING BREAK IN SPAIN open to 6th, 7th and 8th GRADES
by Senoras Alejandra Izquierdo and Valeria Wolters
As a school, we envision that our students will be the future leaders in an increasingly global world. With that
mission in mind, the Spanish Department at Corbett Prep is thrilled to coordinate another opportunity for this
academic year to take classroom learning to real life experiences. Please review the Publication Flyer Spain.pdf
and the detailed commitment letter for more information. We will be visiting our sister school in Madrid--Colegio
Ramon Y Cajal. This international experience is still one of the favorite memories of many of our IDS/Corbett
Prep graduates!
We invite you to apply to join us in this opportunity to make international connections by spending Spring Break
in Spain. aizquierdo@corbettprep.com and vwolters@corbettprep.com
With excitement for this opportunity, The Spanish Team
SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 24, 2020
THE 17TH ANNUAL STUDENT/FACULTY SPORTS CHALLENGE:
FUN FOR ALL AGES and THE WHOLE FAMILY!!
On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. please join us to cheer on our 8th grade girls’ volleyball team and
our 8th grade boys' basketball team as they play against your enthusiastic and amazing East Side and West Side
faculty members. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! Enjoy this FUN-raiser while at the same time supporting
our Corbett Prep Athletics department.
Available all night will be pizza, drinks, and other concession items in the Gatlin Hall. There will also be games
for students and performances by our Cheer Squad & the Mini-Cheerleaders. Get ready for a roaring 2020 good
time!
Remember the annual Free Throw and Hula Hoop contests are open to ALL who attend.
Look for the reservation and food order form in next week’s Thursday folder.
For questions, please contact Coach Rob Heller at rheller@corbettprep.com
CSA: COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
FROZEN JR. – A MUSICAL
The production is January 25, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. & January 26, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Our CSA Musical Theatre production of Frozen JR. brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life
onstage in the Farish Center! The show features all the songs from the animated film, plus five new songs
written for the Broadway production. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and
plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Directors are the enthusiastic and talented team of Julie Nelson and Janice Carlin. Tickets can be purchased in
three ways: 1) from cast members for $10 2) from the front office for $10 or 3) at the door for $15.
EDU-TALK with “Dr. Joyce” ALWAYS So Many Exciting Things To Share!
• Join Dr. Swarzman on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. in the Grand Room for an informative
and fun EDU-TALK! Tour of all grades following at 9:00 a.m.
• Breakfast awaits your arrival. It’s also a great way to connect with other parents.
2PFA NEWS: BY PFA PRESIDENT, Kaly Srinivas
PFA WISHES ALL OF US A HUGE WELCOME BACK!!!!!! We hope you had a joyous holiday
season and are recharged to get back for the 2nd half of the school year. Our Big Event Co-Chairs are
already busy planning this year’s event. The first planning meeting is scheduled for Friday January 10.
Please join if you are interested in volunteering/helping at this year’s event.
BIG EVENT NEWS: By Carolyn Aulicino and Kristeen Hawley Reens
Get ready Corbett Prep - It's BIG EVENT TIME!
WHAT IS THE BIG EVENT? The BIG EVENT is an epic night of
dinner and dancing paired with an exciting auction.
WHEN IS THE BIG EVENT? Friday, March 6, 2020
WHERE IS THE BIG EVENT? Armature Works, Tampa
WHAT IS THE THEME? Togas for Technology - we're throwing a TOGA PARTY! (Dressy casual attire
works too!)
WHY? This PFA event raises money for the latest and greatest technology for our classrooms.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
➢ LOOK FOR the BIG EVENT SPONSOR CARD in your Thursday Folder. There are many great
opportunities to support this event!
➢ COME TO our first planning meeting of the new year this FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 8 – 9:00 AM
in the room over the East Side Office. ALL ARE INVITED TO HELP PLAN THE PARTY OF
THE SCHOOL YEAR!
PFA IS FOR ALL OF US! JOIN IN THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES THAT
MAKE THE CORBETT PREP PFA SO SUCCESSFUL FOR OUR SCHOOL!
2020 Events: PFA Meetings:
January 24, 2020 - Student/Faculty Sports February 5, 2020
Challenge March 4, 2020
January 29, 2020 – PFA Movie Madness Event
April 1, 2020
February 22, 2020 – Pancake Breakfast
March 6, 2020 – “BIG EVENT”
April 24, 2020 – PFA Father Daughter Event
3DO YOU LIKE TO PLAN AHEAD? IF YES, WE HOPE THE BELOW DATES
HELP!! We are always so grateful and so pleased to have our families join in with every
opportunity provided to share time with our Corbett Prep community of students Teachers, staff
and families!
PLANNING AHEAD: KEY DATES
❑ Thursday, January 16 School Wide Spelling Bee
❑ Monday, January 20 School Holiday/ Students Day Off
❑ Friday, January 24 Student/Faculty Sports Challenge (Gatlin Hall)
❑ Wednesday, January 29 Noon Dismissal/Teacher In-service
❑ Thursday, Jan. 30 & Friday, Jan. 31 Parent/Teacher Conference Days
❑ Friday, February 14 Noon Dismissal/Teacher In-service
❑ Monday, February 17 School Holiday/Students Day Off
❑ Saturday, February 22 Fine Arts Pancake Breakfast
❑ Wednesday, February 27 Field Day
❑ Friday, March 6 PFA…Big Event “Togas for Technology”
❑ Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20 Spring Break Week
❑ Monday, March 23 & Tuesday, March 24 Students Day Off/Teacher In-service
❑ Wednesday, April 8 Noon Dismissal
❑ Thursday, April 9 Parent/Teacher Conference Day
❑ Friday, April 10 School Holiday/Students Day Off
❑ Monday, May 4 Art Show Opens
❑ Wednesday, May 6 Noon Dismissal/Teacher In-service
❑ Thursday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Spring Fine Arts Day (Two shows.)
❑ Monday, May 11 – Monday, May 18 Spring Book Fair
❑ Thursday, May 14 Athletic Awards Night
❑ Monday, May 25 School Holiday/Students Day Off
❑ Thursday, May 28 Candlelight Ceremony/Moving Up Ceremony
❑ Friday, May 29 Last Day of School/Eighth Grade Graduation
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