We're thrilled to announce the new app for Anderson Preparatory Academy! It's everything Anderson Preparatory Academy, in your pocket.

• Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.apptegy.andersonprep
• Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3ShKLlf

Several parents have been asking about Remind codes. Please scroll down to the "Remind101 Codes" section to find the remind codes for all Pre-Academy teachers.

Don't forget to review APA's attendance and dress code policies with your children. We will be enforcing these policies with fidelity this year. Our school policies promote our mission to Cultivate Scholars, Empower Leaders, and Instill Core Values.

Please follow us on our school website and social media to stay updated with APA news, info, and events:

• Website - goapa.org
• Facebook - Anderson Preparatory Academy
• Twitter - @apajetnation
• Instagram - @apajets

If you have questions about anything published in this newsletter, please email mmccullough@goapa.org or jnahlik@goapa.org.

Families,

Many of you may remember that we conducted a cadet survey in grades 3-12 in April of 2022. This survey was part of our strategic planning process which was made possible through a $125,000 grant from the Indiana Dept. of Education. We are in Year 2 of this process, and we would like to conduct another survey for progress monitoring to ensure that our cadets’ and families’ voices are being heard and acted upon as we work to continuously improve to best serve our cadets.

Survey Content. The survey gathers information on how cadets feel about their future, their ability to solve problems, their basic needs, and the academic program at our school. The outcome of the survey will give our staff a better sense of how our cadets collectively perceive levels of hope, self-efficacy, basic needs, resilience, and rigor on our campus.

You may request to examine the questionnaire by contacting Mrs. Lynda Whittaker at lwhittaker@goapa.org. Please specify your cadet’s grade level as there are different levels of the survey.

Important Notes:

• It is Voluntary. Participating cadets do not have to answer any question they do not want to and may exit the survey at any time. Cadets can also choose not to take the survey when it is administered, no questions asked.
• It is Anonymous. No names are recorded or attached to the survey forms or data. The results will be made available for analysis with strict confidentiality guidelines.
• Administration. The survey will be administered to grades 3-5 during the week of 11/7/2022. Cadets in grades 6-12 will take the survey on Monday, 11/14/2022. It will take about about 20 minutes and will be administered in your cadet’s homeroom class.
• Potential Risks. There are no known risks of mental, physical, or emotional harm to your cadet.

Further Information. Your cadet does not have to take the survey. If you do not want your cadet to complete the survey, we request that you either complete and sign the form on the second page in the PDF attached below or email Mrs. Lynda Whittaker at lwhittaker@goapa.org. Your cadet can also decline to take the survey when it is administered. If you have any questions about this survey, or about your rights, please contact your building principal.

We look forward to using this data to continue to grow to best serve your family!

Sincerely,

Commandant Barker

1.) PICTURE RETAKES:

Picture retakes will take place on Monday, November 7. Any cadet, in-person or virtual, who didn’t get their photo taken should be at school on this day. We will begin at 7:55 a.m. and it will end after all-calls are made for each grade. Order online at myLifetouch.com. Questions? Email brue@goapa.org.

2.) VETERANS DAY CEREMONY:

Anderson Preparatory Academy invites you to the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday Nov. 11th at 2:00 pm in the Academy Gymnasium.

3.) BLUE & SILVER NIGHT:

• APA Alumni & Exhibition Game
• Come see our basketball teams scrimmage each other and then watch our headlining game with our prior basketball alumni players.
• Saturday, November 12th
• 5:00-8:00 p.m.
• 29th Street Gym
• $5 admission
• Cash only
• Concessions available and free throw for a two liter
• Bring cash

4.) APA BAND:

Pep Band Games 2022-23

All 7th grade-12th grade students who have played for at least one year are required to play in the APA Pep Band.

• Tuesday, Nov. 15th, 5:30pm arrival GB
• Friday, Nov. 18th, 5:30pm arrival GB
• Thursday, Dec. 1st, 6:30pm arrival GB
• Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 6:30pm arrival BB
• Saturday, Jan. 28th, 5:30pm arrival BB (Homecoming)
• Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 6:30pm arrival BB
• Tuesday, Feb. 14th, 6:30pm arrival BB

Jazz Band Dates

Please let Mr. Drabyn know immediately if you cannot attend.

• Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 - Festival of the Trees
• Thursday, December 8th, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - Winter Band Concert
• Saturday, January 21st, 2023 - Purdue Jazz Festival
• Saturday, February 11th, 2023 - Pendleton Jazz Festival
• Saturday, March 4th, 2023 - Ball State Jazz Festival
• Friday, March 3rd, 2023 - ISSMA Jazz Contest (Greenfield Central High School)
• Saturday, May 13th, 2023 - Fine Arts Gala

Pre-Academy Winter Concert

• Thursday, December 8th, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - Winter Band Concert (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)

5.) THANKSGIVING BREAK:

There will be no school during APA's scheduled Thanksgiving Break. Thanksgiving Break is Monday, 11/21 through Friday, 11/25. School will resume on Monday, 11/28.

6.) EUROPE TRIP:

Hello Jet Families! Ms. Renner-Madison will be taking students to Europe during the summer of 2026. Current sixth graders through students graduating in 2026 will be allowed to go. It is a fifteen day trip, and the price is all inclusive. If you are interested in learning more about this trip to London, Paris, Munich, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin, please reach out to Ms. Renner-Madison at arenner@goapa.org. The sooner we get your student signed up, the lower the monthly payments will be!

7.) STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS:

We are pleased to announce our student council winners:

• President: Alex Porter

• Vice President: Khloe Fischer
• Secretary: Isla Shank
• Treasurer: Sophia Carson
• Advisor: Alicia Benitez

Our student council representatives will ensure that all cadets at APA are well-represented.

8.) 21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS:

High school is right around the corner! As a middle schooler, college might seem a long way off, but there are still things you can do to prepare for this important time in your life right now. You can apply as a 21st Century Scholar from the time you enter 7th grade to June 30th of your 8th grade year, and if you keep your grades up and meet a few eligibility requirements, you’ll get money to pay for college! Please email our Pre-Academy school counselor, Capt. Julie King, at jking@goapa.org if you have any questions about 21st Century Scholars.

https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/

9.) LAPTOP BAGS:

Help us keep our cadets' laptops safe! We highly recommend that cadets purchase laptop bags to protect their laptops! Most laptop damages can be prevented with a laptop bag. If you're interested in helping us out, please check out our Amazon Wishlist here. Thank you for your support.

10.) GOOGLE CLASSROOM:

Thanks to updates in Google Classroom, parents and guardians can now view missing homework assignments. Please reach out to one of your cadet's teachers to be invited to Google Classroom. Once invited, it will auto-invite you to all of your cadet's Google Classes. You will only be able to view missing homework assignments, not the entire Google Classroom.

11.) ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM:

Our online payment system is up and running! It's a convenient way to pay for school fees, sports fees, computer repairs, etc. Please click here to access our online payment system.

12.) WINTER SPORTS:

Please click here if you are interested in attending any APA winter sporting events.

13.) WE ARE LOOKING FOR SUBS:

We are looking for subs! You can earn $115 per day. Please send a resume, interest letter, and certified employee application to Diedre Powers at dpowers@goapa.org. The application can be found here.

14.) FAMILY OUTREACH:

Mattie Walsh is our Family Outreach Coordinator here at APA. If you ever need access to food, clothing, housing, etc., please email Mattie Walsh at mwalsh@goapa.org with the student name(s), school they attend, and number of people in the household.

15.) BLUE BRIDGE PROJECT:

• What: Free coats for your family. Everyone is welcome!
• When: Coat Giveaway is November 5th from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Where: John F. Kennedy Bridge of Character in Anderson, IN.
• For more information, please refer to the graphic below.

Here's a shout-out to the top 10 PBIS point earners who displayed good work ethic in the month of October:

• LOURDES BOUDREAUX
  
• URIJAH GOLDAY
  
• CORTNEY ARTERITANO
  
• TAMIA BRIDGES
  
• JOSHUA CARMAN
  
• GABRIELLE GILL
  
• LUCAS BALL
  
• MALAYA ELDRIDGE
  
• CHASEN ANTROBUS
  
• SAMUEL BOUDREAUX
  

Lt. Ferris' 8th graders had the opportunity to create a Cell City using butcher paper and markers!

I. CAP NEWS:

• CAP and JROTC Uniform Day are on Mondays this school year.
• During the month of November, we will wear our uniform on the following days: November 11 (Veterans Day), November 14, and November 28th.

II. CAP PROMOTIONS:

Civil Air Patrol would like to recognize and congratulate the following cadets on their recent promotions during the month of October:

Rank:

• C/TSgt: Kaiden Passwater - Achievement 4

• C/A1C: Kevin Henson - Achievement 2
• C/A1C: Allisen King - Achievement 2
• C/A1C: Corbin Mathis - Achievement 2
• C/Amn: Bryan Balderrama - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Yurida Bautista Cruz - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Lourdes Boudreauz - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Andrew Dickson - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Caylynn Ellingwood - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Makenzie Frank - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Amanda Frierson - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Caden Gill - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Ariah Gosha - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Molly Kimmerling - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Nolan McCusker-Carr - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Cerenti McGuire - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Natalie McKinney - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Gavin Mitchell - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Dalton Owen - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Linkyn Peeples - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Miah N Reyes-Zayas - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Abigale Robarts - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Joel Settlemyer - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Simon Shirley - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Jaylen Shreves - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Landon Wilson - Achievement 1
• C/Amn: Jocelyn Wise - Achievement 1

Message from Sgt. Norris:

Please wear your uniforms on November 11, November 14, and November 28. Also, please have your PT uniform on Wednesday or Thursday of that week. If you have any questions, please email me at enorris@goapa.org.

Our Lighthouse Team came up with three major projects they wish to implement in the coming months:

• Student murals to promote school pride.
• Service Day to encourage community service and service to others.
• Leader in Me post cards to celebrate students displaying Leader in Me habits.

1.) QUILTING CLUB:

If you are interested in signing up for the Quilting Club, please sign up using the form posted outside room 201 or email Wendi South at wsouth@goapa.org.

2.) GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB:

If you are interested in signing up for the Girls Who Code Club, please sign up using the form posted outside room 201 or email Wendi South at wsouth@goapa.org.

The Girls Who Code Club flyers and sign up sheets are also attached below.

1.) GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL:

• Official junior high girls basketball practice will start at the end of November. There will be no open gyms until that date!
• Click here for the Girls Middle School Basketball schedule.

2.) BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL:

• Click here for the Boys Middle School Basketball schedule.

3.) ARCHERY:

• Archery will have an informational meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the 29th street cafeteria. Parents and archers should attend.

• Our end of last season banquet will be on Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the 29th street cafeteria. This is only for archers who completed the entire season last year.

APA strongly recommends that both students and parents/guardians sign up for Remind 101 texts. This is a great way for all of us to be on the same page. Remind 101 codes for each teacher are linked below.

Please use Skyward to access your cadet's attendance, grades, and discipline records. If you do not have access to Skyward, please email mdickson@goapa.org to get your accounts set up.

If you wish to receive email notifications from Skyward regarding your cadet's grades, attendance, and food service balance, please follow the directions in the attached documents below:

If you need to reach anyone at the school, please follow the chain of command as outlined below.

All APA cadets in grades 6-12, as per our charter policy, are required to complete twenty-four (24) volunteer hours of community service per year. We will celebrate community service successes at the end of year awards day. APA strongly believes in “giving back” to others and to our community. Check out the graphic below for some community service ideas!

We also have a newer program called the Jet Fuel program, where students, grades 6-12, can help maintain the community garden and put together food boxes for the local community. Cadets can earn up to 2 hours per week of community service through the Jet Fuel program. Please email Mattie Walsh at mwalsh@goapa.org for more information!

Cadets will record their hours using a community service form via Google Forms. Cadets can ask their homeroom teachers for the community service form. Cadets can also ask their homeroom teacher how many hours they have recorded. Cadets will fill out their own forms based on their service hours for the specific events/service hours they worked. It will later be approved by administration.

FREE BREAKFAST:

• Because Anderson Preparatory Academy feels that breakfast is a great way to start your child's day, every morning Pre Academy/Academy students are offered breakfast in the cafeteria. Pre Academy/Academy service time is from 7:20am-7:45am. Students must choose 3 of the 4 food items offered; one must be a fruit or vegetable. First student breakfast is FREE. Second student breakfast is $2.05. Adult breakfast is $2.35.
  

FREE LUNCH:

• All school lunches served consist of five food components; meat or meat alternative, grain, fruit, vegetable, and milk. Students must choose 3 of the food components offered and one of the components chosen must be a fruit or veggie. All 5 components may be taken if desired. Click here, (Spanish Version) for a PDF that has more details about how breakfast and lunch work at Anderson Preparatory School.

MyMealTime.com:

• Anderson Preparatory Academy has partnered with MyMealTime.com to provide convenient and secure online services for monitoring your student's lunch account and making credit or debit card deposits. Go to MyMealTime.com to access your account. You can also download the instructions (or click here to download in Spanish) to setup your account to get started!
  
• A la carte is available for cadets to purchase during lunch and breakfast. Cadets must have money in lunch accounts to purchase these items. Cash/checks may be given to your campus's Front Office for deposit. Monies turned by 9:00am will be available for use during the day's lunch service. NO money will be taken in the lunch line. To make lunch deposits electronically go to mymealtime.com. If issues are encountered contact Mealtime Customer Support at 1-800-755-0904 for assistance. The Support Department is open from 5:00 am until 5:00 pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
  
• Virtual Learning families may receive free breakfast and lunch meals for APA students weekly. Food service staff will deliver meals right to your doorstep. We will be reaching out to families via text inquiring whether or not this service is wanted.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS:

• Need to pay school fees? APA is now accepting payments by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. You can pay online at www.goapa.org under the school fees tab or contact Mrs. Kelley at kkelley@goapa.org. You will receive an email confirmation of the transaction.

The secondary breakfast and lunch menu for the 2022-2023 school year can be found here.

1. PBL stands for project-based learning. PBL encourages students to gain knowledge and skills by working collaboratively on a real-world problem. APA is transiting to PBL in all subject areas.
2. Rotational learning is an instructional model where students are divided into small groups and they rotate on a fixed schedule among different learning stations.
3. SEL stands for social emotional learning. Specifically, we are teaching students to manage their emotions and develop empathy for others.
4. SSC is our student support center for our IEP students. We have three rooms designated for this purpose. Lt. King is in charge of grades 6-7, Lt. Alexander is in charge of grades 8-9, and Lt. Renner is in charge of grades 10-12.
5. IXL is a diagnostic tool we use to gauge students' grade level equivalents (i.e., GLE). A students' GLE is used to differentiate instruction in the classroom. Students access IXL on their computers.
6. GLE stands for grade level equivalent. This information is used to differentiate instruction in the classroom.
7. Mindplay is a program we use to improve students' reading skills.
8. MobyMax is an online K-12 curriculum that Pre-Academy teachers use to supplement their PBL/middle school curriculum.

Website: https://www.goapa.org/
Location: 101 West 29th Street, Anderson, IN, USA
Phone: (765) 649-8472
Facebook: facebook.com/Anderson Preparatory Academy
Twitter: @apajetnation