october 17, 2013 - Corbett Preparatory School of IDS

HEADS’ LETTER
OCTOBER 17, 2013
REMINDER!!!
PROFESSIONAL STUDY DAY for TEACHERS and a
SCHOOL FREE DAY for STUDENTS:
TOMORROW FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR THURSDAY FOLDER: IT HAS ARRIVED!
THE CORBETT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF IDS DIRECTORY is enclosed in your child’s
Thursday folder. Please remember that these names and addresses are only used for Corbett
Prep purposes. Thank you for respecting everyone’s information.
A HUGE THANKS to our advertisers and sponsors in the directory for their support: Tampa
Eye Laser Center, Fowler White Boggs P.A. Attorneys at Law, and Dr. Scott Forman, as well as
all of the businesses located in the PFA Peacock Pages. Thanks ahead of time for making every
effort to support Corbett Prep families and businesses whenever and wherever possible!
2013-2014 YEARBOOK ADS
SUPPORT OUR YEARBOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVE
THEY ARE WORKING TOWARD ANOTHER WINNING YEARBOOK!
We are starting the preparations for the 2013-2014 edition of the Corbett Prep
Yearbook. The Middle School yearbook elective students will be documenting
events of this school year so that all of us are able to hold our great memories
for years to come. Now Corbett Prep families also have a turn to create a personal memory in the yearbook. By
purchasing an ad for this year’s Yearbook, you will have the opportunity to preserve a special photograph or
drawing, offer congratulations for a great year, say thank you to a teacher/coach, advertise a business, and/or
show your Corbett Prep support. All advertisements will be in full color! It is easy to do, so please take
advantage of this opportunity. The yearbook committee will be happy to assist in any way. The order form is in
today’s Thursday Folder.
PREPARE EARLY
SCHOOL PICTURES: OCTOBER 28, 29, AND 30:
It’s time for school pictures. These pictures are such special memories year after year, and
the photo goes directly into our yearbook! Please remember the school dress code will be
adhered to for all pictures. These pictures will be in the 2013–2014 Yearbook. Picture
dates are:
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 28: PRIMARY DIVISION (PK3 thru 2nd GRADES)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29: INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (3rd thru 5th GRADES)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30: MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION (6th thru 8th GRADES)
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HIGHLIGHTS!!!…
CONGRATULATIONS TO HEADMASTER/DR. KACY KRIG FOR AN OUTSTANDING DAY
DURING HER ROLE AS HEADMASTER OF THE DAY on October 14, 2013. Dr. Krig worked
very hard to prepare for her day and ran an exciting assembly to start the day on Monday
morning. She was able to rock Gatlin Hall with her enthusiasm and command of her 650
students, teachers and guests in attendance. Headmaster/Dr. Krig had the opportunity to
introduce our 14 Spanish students and their Corbett Prep hosts as well as their two teachers
from Ramon Y Cajal, who are accompanying the students. Our students’ guests are in Grades 4
through 8 and are here with us for three weeks. Our Headmaster of the Day had a full program
with one big surprise! She cleverly left her podium, pretending to look for something, when all
of a sudden a Flash Mob to the music Thriller took over. Drum rolls were in abundance for a great morning. Thank
you to her Mom, Teresa Krig, and great friend, Jeff Greer, for winning Headmaster of the Day for Kacy at last year’s
February Big Event Live Auction!
The 2013-2014 FORENSICS TEAM (an extension of the middle school drama
elective) had its first meet of the year on October 16, held at Berkeley Preparatory School, and
the students did an amazing job! At this competition, drama/forensics students competed
against eight other schools. Congratulations to eighth grader Tyler Peterson, who
placed first in Oral Interpretation of Poetry for his great performance of Spam.
Tyler did a superb job; one judge commented, “This seems to come naturally to you!”
Both of the advisors/coaches, Mr. Michael Vokoun and Mrs. Victoria Watson, were so proud of this year’s group of
students. Mr. Vokoun reported, "For many students this was their first competition, and we are impressed with all
that the judges had to say about their progress and performances." Congratulations to the Forensics Team for all of
the hard work and willingness to go above and beyond! The team consists of the following members: Meggan
Choate, Morgan Murphy, Matthew Garneau, Tyler Peterson, Seth Will, Brandon Khan, Ian Vokoun, and Ben Davis.
THIRD GRADE NAVIGATORS AND FOURTH GRADE GOING PLACES: INTERMEDIATE
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL is 23 MEMBERS STRONG! These young leaders are
responsible for coordinating two Fun Days for the East Side of campus, PK-3 through 5th grade.
After much discussion and final voting, they are ready to introduce their first Fun Day. It will be
a BEACH PARTY DAY on Thursday, October 24th. Suggested clothing and
accessory ideas for the day include: flip-flops (can only be worn in the classroom), water shoes,
bermuda shorts, sunglasses, captain’s hats, tie-dyed shirts, Hawaiian dresses, leis, beach towels.
Please note all clothing must meet Friday dress code expectations. As a special treat, we will have a section of the
big field reserved during recess for beach volleyball and the limbo. Join us as we say goodbye to summer
and hello to fall! Look for the signs all over the East Side of campus.
PRE-K4 AND KINDERGARTEN marked an end to a successful unit of inquiry entitled,
“How We Organize Ourselves: Communities Work Together”, with our Community
Helpers Commute. The students traveled to La Segunda bakery, where they toured the
facility and even sampled some tasty treats. The children were guided through the process of
how they make the bread and other bakery items that are delivered and sold in many Bay area
stores and restaurants. From there, they went to the Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office
Aviation Field. Through demonstrations, tours and exploration, the students gained extensive knowledge of the roles
the Sherriff’s department pilots, training dogs, and handlers play in keeping our community safe. The students were
even given the opportunity to see up-close and personal, a Sherriff’s helicopter come in for a landing. Seeing some
of our community helpers in action helped to solidify their inquiry into the contributions community helpers make in
our lives.
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PARENT FACULTY ASSOCIATION (PFA) NEWS
BY PFA PRESIDENT, HEATHER LEE
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PARENTS AND TRUSTEES WHO ATTENDED THE MEET
THE BOARD/OCTOBER PFA MEETING YESTERDAY. It was a great opportunity for discussion about
many topics important to our parents AND our Board of Trustees. Your energy, enthusiasm, and interest for our school
filled the room and will further invigorate our community to keep Corbett Prep a strong and vibrant school for our
children. THANK YOU!!! Any questions, please contact Heather Lee, PFA President, at 813-966-9022 or
[email protected].
PFA & FACEBOOK - Remember to keep in touch with the Corbett Prep PFA via Facebook. Just search “Corbett
Prep PFA”. We will keep you informed about all PFA related events and activities!
BOX TOPS REMINDER: Turn in your Box Tops! Our next submission is due November 1st. Simply return them in
your Thursday folder or drop them off in the office! Questions? – Please contact Elena Rivera, Box Top Coordinator, at
646-645-1584 or [email protected].
DID YOU SEE THE CLASS SPONSORSHIP PICTURES AT THE 19TH ANNUAL KIDS
CLASSIC FALL RECEPTION? - These full-color, fun-filled, golf-themed Class Sponsorship Pictures were sold at
the Fall Reception, and NOW they are again available for $15 EACH for a LIMITED TIME ONLY! All orders must be
submitted to the East Side Office by Friday, Nov 1! See the order form in this week’s Thursday Folder. If you have any
questions, please contact Kate Garneau, Kids’ Classic Class Picture Chair, at [email protected] or (813) 382-2993.
FLASH MOB FRENZY AT MONDAY MORNING MEETING WAS A HUGE HIT: BY BIG
EVENT CHAIRS CAROLYN AULICINO AND KERRY LATHER: THE FLASH MOB SURPRISE at
our Monday Morning Meeting was amazing. We absolutely love how Kacy “needed to remember something” that led to
the start…awesome!
We wanted to share that the Flash Mob was a Teacher Donation and brilliant idea, by Mrs. Ferlita, at the Big Event 2013;
so each of those lucky dancers can thank their parents for purchasing their spot for the performance and all of the Saturday
dance practices. A huge thanks to the amazing dance team of Mrs. Lisa Ferlita, Ms. Allie Rivera, Mrs. Jeanne Rivera and
Ms. Brooke Weiss. Together, they made the magic happen. We are so lucky to have so many talented and generous
people working together to benefit our children and our school! Thanks to you all!
GIFT WRAP WINNERS!!
At the Monday Morning Meeting, PFA President Heather Lee announced the two
highest Gift Wrap sellers who went above and beyond to support Corbett Prep. Bravo to Middle Schooler, Derek Sokol,
and Third Grade Navigator, Ava Muniz for selling Charleston Wrap products for over $1000 each. They helped us
gross over $24,000 in sales which should bring about 50% to our PFA fundraising efforts!!!! Thank you to Heather Lee,
Vanessa Minick and Blythe Sobel for spearheading this project and a HUGE BARREL OF GRATITUDE to all of you for
selling and buying…each sale helped to make a difference. Prizes for selling and the products purchased will be delivered
the 29th and 30th of October.
PROUD MOMENTS SOAR
TO OUR CORBETT PREP FAMILIES, PLEASE SHARE SPECIAL MOMENTS
THAT EVERYONE CAN ENJOY WITH YOU BY EMAILING [email protected]
CORBETT PREP DADS:
Anthony McFarland (Alexis, Kindergarten) & Michael Clayton (Michaela, Cool Cats
Veteran & Michael Clayton, II, Kindergarten) take part in NFL abroad! Both former Tampa Bay Buccaneers were
selected to represent the NFL as Television Co-Host in conjunction with SkySports - the local Sports cable network
whose home base is London, England. While in the United Kingdom, both Dads enlightened the European audience with
candid commentary by offering play-by-play break down, analyzing the current weeks NFL match ups all in effort to gain
global recognition of American Football and to make NFL's presence more prominently known in Europe and around the
globe. Congratulations and GREAT JOB!!!
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HIGHLIGHTS!!! (continued from page 2)
Middle School Social Studies simulates American History by
engaging students in a Lincoln-Douglas Debate format:
When you are trying to make an informed decision, do you take multiple
perspectives into account? That was the goal in 8th grade American History classes last week as they
conducted a debate. Each student represented real historical characters from the American Revolution. Some of
the historical figures the students portrayed were Thomas Paine, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, King George
III, Margaret Shippen Arnold, and Thomas Hutchinson. Students took different perspectives like land owner,
merchants, and members of Parliament. The students were provided with materials that gave personal
perspectives in order to create a name plate with a quote and a propaganda slogan to display during the debate.
The students wrote facts to sway people to their side. Each side met before the debate to decide who would take
certain roles during the debate, like introduction, cross examination or answering specific questions. They
worked as a team to put together a strategy to present the strongest argument. The students were trying to get
the neutral colonists to choose a side; Loyalists or Patriots. The neutralists had all the power since their vote at
the end of the debate declared a winner. The students experienced a formal Lincoln – Douglas Debate Format,
to see what makes a debate different than an argument. Below is a SAMPLE of their follow-up writing
assignment as they reflected on the experience: For example:
1. Factual - At the Start of the American Revolution, what were the view points of the Patriots and the
Loyalists? Why were some people neutral?
2. Conceptual - How does a person's role in society reflect their perspective in a debate?
3. Debatable - Should the 13 colonies declare independence from Britain?
COMING IN NEXT WEEK’S HEADS’ LETTER:
1. TEACHERS USE FRIDAY IN-SERVICE DAY TO LEARN ABOUT NEW AREAS, REVIEW
CURRENT LEARNINGS, AND TO STRENGHTEN CURRENT STRATEGIES THROUGH
WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND/OR TEAMWORK.
2. 71 CORBETT PREP FACUTY AND ADMINISTRATION ENROLL THIS SEMESTER IN THE
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION’S WIDE WORLD ON-LINE HIGHLY
ACCLAIMED COURSE: “TEACHING FOR UNDERSTANDING.” IT’S AMAZING! (and a lot of
work!!!) 
3. CORBETT PREP TO USE E-READERS TO DECREASE DISTRACTIONS AND INCREASE
READING FOCUS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH BARNES AND NOBLE. LOOK FOR THE
INFORMATION FOR THIRD THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE.
4. THANK YOU PFA and ANNUAL GIVING…YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY ALLOWS THE
ABUNDANCE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY TO BE ADDED.
ENCLOSED IN THIS WEEK’S THURSDAY FOLDER and/or AS ATTACHMENTS
ARE:
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Class Sponsorship Pictures Order Form
Yearbook Ads Order Form
2013-2014 Corbett Prep School Directory
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Ambassadors Offer a Warm Welcome to Corbett Prep Visitors
Student ambassadors from the Middle School greeted prospective families, gave tours and answered questions at the first Admissions
Open House of the school year. The ambassadors also help at Grandparents’ Day and other school events.
Oct. 9, 2013 (TAMPA, Fla.) – The students who volunteer as ambassadors for Corbett Preparatory
School of IDS know how much first impressions matter.
They were among the first faces prospective families saw when they arrived for the Admissions Open
House held earlier this month. Poised and smiling, the group was quick to offer help to newcomers on
campus. Ambassadors gave directions, led tours and fielded questions, sharing what they love about
their school and developing leadership skills in the process.
Middle School students may sign up for the ambassador program in seventh and eighth grade. They help
at the Admissions Open Houses, Grandparents’ Day and other important school events. The ambassador
program allows guests to see Corbett Prep through students’ eyes. It also gives the students a chance to
polish public speaking and leadership skills that will come in handy when they interview at high schools
and colleges.
“I’ve always taken pride in being a leader,” says Kiran Khetarpal, a seventh grader. “I want as much
experience as I can.”
For eighth grader Taylor Wooldridge, being an ambassador lets her gain practice talking to different
people in a variety of situations. Taylor, who was an ambassador last year as well, also likes the chance
to show visitors the ways Corbett Prep classes go above and beyond traditional school assignments.
Please turn over for the rest of the article.
Ambassadors Offer a Warm Welcome to Corbett Prep Visitors
The story is continued here.
The ambassadors prepared with Headmaster Dr. Joyce
Burick Swarzman before the Open House by
demonstrating the power of confidence, poise and
integrity. They also talked about projecting a positive
presence.
Seventh grader Ben Davis says he is happy to participate
in the ambassador program.
“I like to be a leader and help people,” Ben says. “I
know how amazing a school this is. I want them to
experience the same thing I experienced.”
Seventh and eighth graders volunteer to be ambassadors,
gaining leadership experience.
Founded in 1968, Corbett Preparatory School of IDS (formerly Independent Day School - Corbett Campus) is a fully accredited, nonsectarian private
school located in Tampa’s Carrollwood neighborhood. The school serves over 500 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and offers the
International Baccalaureate program of study for all students. Teachers are endorsed in gifted education through a master’s level grant with the University
of South Florida College of Education. Corbett Prep balances a dynamic, nurturing and safe learning environment with high standards and high
expectations to develop a positive approach to life and learning. Corbett Prep has become recognized as an exemplary school with over 7,000 visitors
observing and learning from Corbett Prep teachers. For more information, visit www.corbettprep.com or contact the Admissions Office at (813) 961-3087.
The ambassadors met before the Admissions Open Houses
and talked about the importance of first impressions.
Ambassadors lead tours around the campus and answer
questions about Corbett Prep academics.
Title Sponsor
DID YOU SEE THE CLASS SPONSORSHIP PICTURES AT
THE 19TH ANNUAL KIDS CLASSIC FALL RECEPTION?
These full-color, fun-filled, golf-themed Class Sponsorship Pictures were sold at the Fall Reception, and NOW
they are again available for $15 EACH for a LIMITED TIME ONLY! All orders must be submitted to the East
Side Office by Friday, Nov 1st! If you have questions, please contact Kate Garneau at [email protected].
If you would like to preview a copy of the Class
Sponsorship Pictures, they are available to preview in
the Corbett Prep Front Office (East Side).
All proceeds will go to the Corbett Prep PFA in
continuing support of this year’s 19th Annual Kids
Classic Golf Tournament & Fall Reception!
Simply complete the order form below, submit it to the
East Side Office, and for $15 per Class Sponsorship
Picture, you too can own one of these great keepsakes of
your child’s 2013-2014 Corbett Prep School Year!
# of
Pictures
Wanted:
# of
Pictures
Wanted:
Class Sponsorship Picture: Pre K3
Class Sponsorship Picture: Pre K4 Starfish
Class Sponsorship Picture: Pre K4 Fancy Fish
Class Sponsorship Picture : Kindergarten Sunset Frogs
Class Sponsorship Picture : Kindergarten Golden Frogs
Class Sponsorship Picture : Kindergarten Cowboy Frogs
Class Sponsorship Picture : Mighty Monkeys Troop 1
Class Sponsorship Picture: Mighty Monkeys Troop 2
Class Sponsorship Picture: Brilliant Bugs 1&2
Class Sponsorship Picture: Cool Cats 1&2
Class Sponsorship Picture: 3rd Grade
Class Sponsorship Picture: 4th Grade
Class Sponsorship Picture: All-Stars 3&4
Class Sponsorship Picture: 5th Grade
Class Sponsorship Picture: 6th Grade
Class Sponsorship Picture: 7th Grade
Class Sponsorship Picture: 8th Grade
GRAND TOTAL # OF PICTURES WANTED:
x $15 per picture = GRAND TOTAL $:
Parent Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone/Email for Questions about your order: __________________________________________________________
How would you like to receive your Class Picture(s) (check one):
I will pick up in the office.
Send picture(s) home with my child.
Attach cash, check or enter charge account info below for $15 per class picture:
______/_______/________/________ Exp: ________ 3-digit security code: _________
Thank You for Supporting Corbett Prep and the 19th Annual Kids Classic Golf Tournament & Fall Reception!
ONE PER FAMILY
YEARBOOK ADS 2013-2014
October 17, 2013
To the Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff of Corbett Prep:
We are starting the preparations for the 2013-14 edition of the Corbett Prep Yearbook. The Middle School yearbook elective students will be
documenting the special people and events of this school year so that all of us are able to remember it for years to come. Now it is your turn to
create a personal memory in the yearbook. We are offering you the opportunity to preserve a special photograph or drawing, offer
congratulations for a great year, say thank you to a teacher/coach, advertise a business, or show your Corbett Prep support by placing an
advertisement in the yearbook. All advertisements will be in full color! It is easy to do, so please take advantage of this opportunity. This year
we will have two deadlines; the “Early Bird Special Deadline” and the “Final Deadline.”
Early Bird Special Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2013
Final Deadline: Thursday, April 3, 2014.
Both the ad (digital submission/ materials to make the ad) and the payment are due at the same time.
To submit your ad(s), please complete the contract below and return it to the Corbett Prep Office along with your digital submission or
materials to make the ad and a check made payable to Corbett Preparatory School of IDS. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Chris
Thomas at 961-3087 x359 or e-mail [email protected].
Instructions to Submit Ads
One-hundred percent of our yearbook is created digitally online. Please choose one of the two options below:
1.
Digital Submission: If you are creative and comfortable using publishing software, please feel free to create your own advertisement.
Submit the finished ad as a jpeg of at least 400 DPI via email or CD. Please direct your e-mails to [email protected].
2.
Custom Made Ads – If you would like an ad custom-made especially for you, there is an additional $25.00 charge for this service. You
can email pictures or send in hard copies to be scanned. Please send in the following items and an ad proof will be sent back for your
approval. Please Label all documents:
a. Pictures you would like to appear in the ad
b. Text / words (quotes, personal letter, ECT.) you would like to appear in the ad.
c. Colors and/or fonts you like.
d. Type of layout you prefer. Give us an example from last year’s yearbook. (Example: I like the layout on page 151 but the
color scheme on page 153.)
The spaces for advertisements in the yearbook are limited. Ads will be placed on a first come, first serve basis. Thank you for your
participation and support!
~The Corbett Prep Yearbook Staff
Pricing Chart
Size
Full Page
Half Page
Quarter Page
Business Card
Digital Early Bird
$275.00
$175.00
$125.00
$75.00
Custom Early Bird
$300.00
$200.00
$150.00
$100.00
Digital Final Deadline
$300.00
$200.00
$150.00
$100.00
Custom Final Deadline
$325.00
$225.00
$175.00
$125.00
**** 2013-2014 CORBETT PREP YEARBOOK ADVERTISING CONTRACT ****
The undersigned hereby authorizes the publication of an advertisement in the 2013-2014 Corbett Prep yearbook for the sum of
$ __________________ (use pricing chart above).
Print Name:
_________________________________________________________
Signature:
_________________________________________________________
Email Address to which you would like proof sent: ____________________________________________________________
Circle one per line:
Full Page
Half Page
Quarter Page
Business card
Early Bird Special Deadline - Monday, December 16, 2013
Final Deadline - Thursday, April 3, 2014
Digital Submission
Custom Made Ads
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WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE
October 21 - October 25, 2013
Date
Mon.
Time
10/21
Team/Sport
School
Location
Pick-Up
4:00
3:00
Volleyball-Silver Team
Volleyball-Green Team
Tampa Prep
Practice
Middle School Gym
Gatlin Hall
5:00
5:00
Season Complete
Tampa Prep Canceled
3:00
TBA
3:15
3:15
Volleyball-Purple Team
Soccer-Purple Team
Soccer-Green Team
Soccer-Silver Team
Practice
TBA
Silver Team
Green Team
Gatlin Hall
Soccer Field
Soccer Field
Soccer Field
5:00
TBA
4:15
4:15
We will be at home.
Season Complete
Season Complete
Tues.
10/22
TBA
TBA
Volleyball-Purple Team
Soccer-Purple Team
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Wed.
10/23
4:00
3:00
TBA
Volleyball-Purple Team
Volleyball-Green Team
Soccer-Purple Team
TBA
Practice
TBA
Gatlin Hall
Middle School Gym
TBA
5:00
4:30
TBA
Thurs.
10/24
3:00
4:00
Volleyball-Silver Team
Volleyball-Green Team
Party
CDS
Middle School Gym
Gatlin Hall
4:30
5:00
TBA
TBA
Volleyball-Purple Team
Soccer-Purple Team
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Comments
If we are still playing on the road
TBA
Volleyball-Purple/Green Teams
Party
Gatlin Hall
4:30
Bring Uniforms
3:00
3:00
Soccer-All Teams
Party
Soccer Field
4:30
Bring Uniforms
TBA-We be answered by Saturday afternoon. Please check back over the weekend on the Corbett Prep website
Fri.
10/25