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SPARK SPIRIT 2024 T-Shirts are available now. Only $10. This year's SPARK SPIRIT shirt was designed by Annie Do, Senior at West Valley 2.

Visit https://hubs.ly/Q02pv6ZL0 to order your shirt today.

MEETING TODAY! VIRTUAL PARENT EMPOWERMENT MEETING for SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION

The teenage brain develops rapidly during the school years and is very susceptible to addictions to substances, po*******hy, energy drinks, and more! Va**ng is especially attractive for teens with over 2.1 million users in grades 6-12.

Come learn with us TODAY, Tuesday, March 12th, as we learn about the brain, addictions, and the epidemic of va**ng. We'll go over how to help our kids and other family members prevent the usage and intervene if use has already started.

Meeting starts at 7pm and is useful for students and adults!
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🎉🎵 Exciting Announcement! 🎉🎵

We are thrilled to share some incredible news with you all! Three talented students have been selected to participate in the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL this July in Chicago, hosted by Sistema Ravinia! 🎻🎺

Out of over 40 organizations that submitted students for participation, our students stood out and earned this prestigious opportunity. They will have the chance to connect with musicians from Mexico, Sweden, and other El Sistema USA students, making this an unforgettable experience.

🌟 Let's give a round of applause to our selected students:
Senior Dylan Quintana (violin)
10th grader Nephi Garcia (horn)
10th grader Jacob Brady (tuba)

Additionally, 8th grader Emma Murray is first on the flute waiting list, showcasing our remarkable talent at American Prep.

We are incredibly grateful to Ravinia for covering most of the students' airfare, providing free lodging and meals throughout the event, and offering free ground transportation. Our incredible Mrs. Christensen will accompany them as the chaperone.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their skills nationally, and we couldn't be more proud of them! 🌟

Inclement weather update - February 27th, 2024 - NORMAL START TIME for all APA campuses.

Please click here to view our Inclement Weather guide. https://hubs.ly/Q02mmyKt0

Drive safe and stay warm.

👍We are encouraged that Governor Cox is taking action to promote a reduction of student cell phone use during school times to improve student performance.

See today's article following up on the Governor's letter to schools about cell phone use.

📰Opinion: The governor makes his case for getting cellphones out of the classroom
THE EVIDENCE IS OVERWHELMING: REMOVING CELLPHONES DURING STUDY TIME IMPROVES STUDENT PERFORMANCE.

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📵If you're concerned about cell phone use in schools and want to support American Prep's Minimize Tech/Maximize Happiness campaign, join our Facebook group here - https://hubs.ly/Q02g-CDN0

📢 We have some exciting news to share! Governor Spencer Cox has sent letters to schools, urging them to restrict student cell phone use in class.

🙌 At American Prep, we're already leading the way with our "Minimize Tech/Maximize Happiness" initiative. Thanks to our dedicated staff and supportive families, we're committed to creating a distraction-free learning environment where students can focus on studies, friendships, and personal growth.

💡 Let's continue to champion this cause together and encourage our students to enjoy this valuable time away from social media and digital distractions. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for our children! 🌟

Please join our Minimize Tech/Maximize Happiness Facebook group if you haven't already. We will continue to share information and updates about our program. Click here to join - https://hubs.ly/Q02gk-_n0

Read more about Governor Cox's initiative here:https://hubs.ly/Q02gk_Cl0

Utah Association of Public Charter Schools

Inclement weather update - January 10th, 2024 - NORMAL START TIME for all APA campuses.

Please click here to view our Inclement Weather guide. https://hubs.ly/Q02fZZSK0

Drive safe and stay warm.

Hello American Prep families and staff!

We are carefully watching the weather and road conditions and will continue to monitor them tonight and early tomorrow morning. We encourage you to check the school website at https://hubs.ly/Q02fXQ_S0 in the morning for any updates on school start times. We will post the start times for each campus at about 6:30 a.m.
Stay safe and warm!

American Prep was featured last week in Utah Stories, "The Rise of Utah's Charter Schools." We are excited that our school philosophy and that school choice was a focus of this article. Please give it a read.

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📢 We're Hiring at American Preparatory Academy! 🌟

Immediate Opening for a Childcare Worker in Salem, Utah

Join our passionate team and make a meaningful difference in children's lives! American Preparatory Academy is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Childcare Worker for our Salem campus.

Your Role:
-Provide attentive care to children, including dressing, feeding, and supervising playtime.
-Plan and organize fun games and recreational activities.
-Conduct arts and crafts sessions to enhance fine and gross motor skills.
-Foster children's emotional, social, and physical development.
-Monitor and report any signs of developmental issues.
-Implement appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain a harmonious environment.
-Teach personal hygiene and healthy habits.
-Maintain cleanliness and safety of play areas and equipment.
-Keep detailed records of children's activities, meals, and health information.

Key Qualifications:
-Excellent communication skills for interaction with parents and colleagues.
-Patience and understanding in dealing with children and parents.
-In-depth knowledge of childcare principles and early childhood teaching strategies.
-Creativity and enthusiasm to create an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere for children.

Why Join Us?
-Benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
-Make a lasting impact on students' lives.
-Be part of a supportive and innovative educational environment.
-Help students from diverse backgrounds excel.

👶🏽 Join us in shaping young minds and hearts!

Apply now to be a part of our caring and dynamic team! Click here to apply -
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🌟 Join Our Team at American Preparatory Academy! 🌟

Position: English Language Learner Instructor

Immediate Opening!
Are you passionate about teaching and making a difference? American Preparatory Academy is seeking a fun, dynamic, and energetic Instructor to join our team!

Your Role:
- Help non-English speaking students achieve functional mastery of English in one year or less using the Direct Instruction Spoken English (DISE) program.
- Teach Decoding and Comprehension courses to improve reading fluency, comprehension, and basic writing skills in English.

Key Qualifications:
- Experience with explicit, systematic instructional models.
- Ability to teach in English (no need to know students' native languages).
- Focus on both social and academic vocabulary.

Highly Qualified Status - Meet one of the following:
🎓 Earned an Associate's Degree
📚 Earned 48 college credit hours
✅ Successfully passed a basic academic skills (parapro) exam within the first week of hire.

Why Join Us?
- Benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Make a lasting impact on students' lives.
- Be part of a supportive and innovative educational environment.
- Help students from diverse backgrounds excel in English.

📝 Apply now and be a part of our mission to empower students through language!

Click this link to apply - https://hubs.ly/Q02bprcF0

🎉 Exciting News for NEW families! 🎉

Enroll Your Child at American Preparatory Academy for the 2024-2025 School Year! 📚

We are thrilled to announce that enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year at American Preparatory Academy will officially launch TOMORROW, November 24th, on Black Friday! 🚀 This is your chance to join our APA community and provide your child with an exceptional education.

📆 Apply beginning November 24th, 2023

🌟 Secure Your Child's Spot by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q029WfRX0

🇺🇸🌟 Happy Veterans Day!!! 🌟🇺🇸

It has been an incredible Veterans Day week! 🗓️

We've honored our heroes with heartfelt commemorations at each campus, where our students sang beautiful songs, recited poems, and presented speeches to express our gratitude for their sacrifices. 🎶❤️

A special shoutout to our honored veteran staff members who shared their experiences with us. 🎖️

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible families and veterans for joining us this week. Your support means the world to us! 🌎💙 And remember, you can rewatch all of this week's live-streamed events by visiting the link below. 📺👇

👉 Veterans Day Live Streams - https://hubs.ly/Q028zGWJ0

Thank you for celebrating with us, and let's continue to honor and support our veterans year-round! 🇺🇸❤️

It's Day 5 of Veterans Week, our final day of commemorations honoring those who served to protect our freedoms.

Did you know that the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Ohio is the only museum dedicated to veterans from all branches of the U.S. military? Please join us in celebrating their bravery!

Click below to watch today's Draper 2 and 3 campus events at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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It's Day 4 of Veterans Week!

Did you know that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in D.C. is inscribed with over 58,000 names of those who died or went missing during the Vietnam War? Please join us in remembering and honoring their sacrifices!

Click below to watch today's Draper 1 Campus event at 9:00 a.m.

Thank you for your support, and don't forget, you can share these live-streamed event recordings with loved ones far and wide.

https://hubs.ly/Q027NBrV0

It's Day 3 of Veterans Week, and we're live-streaming yet another heartfelt tribute to our heroes.

Did you know that the Korean War Veterans Memorial in D.C. features 19 stainless steel statues representing a squad on patrol, symbolizing the "forgotten war"? Join us in honoring their sacrifices!

Click below to watch today's Salem Campus event at 10:00 a.m.

Thank you for being part of this special week!

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Day 2 of Veterans Week brings another heartwarming, live-streamed event. Did you know that the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the 16 million people who served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II? Join us as we continue to honor our heroes!

Click below to watch today's assembly at our West Valley 2 and 3 campuses, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Remember, you can revisit these commemorations at your convenience and share them with others.

Thank you for your support!

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Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating Veterans Day to honor the brave veterans and servicemembers who dedicated their lives to defending our freedom. Your presence at our event, both in-person and online, made it truly special, and we are grateful for your support.

If you weren't able to attend the event or would like to rewatch and share it with your friends and family, you can visit our American Prep Veterans Day web page, where you'll find the recording of the event.

Let's continue to spread the message of gratitude and support for our veterans by sharing this event with others. Together, we can ensure that the sacrifices and contributions of our servicemembers are never forgotten. https://hubs.ly/Q027NytL0

Day 1 of Veterans Week!

Today, we kick off Veterans Week with the first live-streamed event. Did you know that Veterans Day (Armistice Day) became a national holiday in 1938? Armistice Day was primarily set aside to honor Veterans of World War I until 1954 when the 83rd Congress amended the Act of 1938, striking the word "Armistice" and replacing it with "Veterans" to honor veterans of all wars.

Join us this week in paying tribute to our heroes!

Click below to watch our livestream events!

And remember, you can re-watch the event anytime! Thank you for joining us. https://hubs.ly/Q027NBsM0

Countdown to Veterans Week!

As we approach Veterans Week at American Prep, did you know that Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day? It commemorated the end of World War I. Join us in celebrating our heroes' bravery by watching our live-streamed events all week!

Get ready for heartfelt assemblies starting on Monday, November 6th. Check out the full event schedule below and find out how you can watch and share these incredible commemorations.

Stay tuned, and let's come together to remember and honor those who've served and continue to serve our nation.

https://hubs.ly/Q027NDML0

It has been a long-standing tradition at American Prep to celebrate veterans. We understand that the freedoms we enjoy have been provided at a great cost by many servicemen and women we may never know and whose sacrifice we may never fully understand. It's because of these sacrifices that we believe it's imperative to educate our students about veterans and the freedom we enjoy as Americans.

American Prep is proud to honor Utah's veterans with six live-streamed Veterans Day celebrations this month. We invite our entire community to join our live streams and help us honor those who have served and are actively serving.

At each assembly, students will personally thank veterans for their service through songs and speeches. Each veteran will receive a commemorative pin and a handwritten thank-you letter from an American Prep student.

Click here to watch our Veterans Day Livestream Celebrations - https://hubs.ly/Q027LHW00.

If you know a veteran who would like to attend one of our campus assemblies in person, we would love to honor them at American Prep. Our seating is limited to veterans and a guest/spouse. RSVP through the link below. One of our team members will contact you to confirm attendance and reserve a commemorative Veterans Day 2023 pin for your honored veteran.

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🏆 APA EARNS A 2023 SLC TOP WORKPLACES AWARD 🏆

We're thrilled to announce that American Preparatory Academy has been recognized as an SLC Top Workplace for the second consecutive year by Salt Lake Tribune! 🎉

This prestigious award is based solely on the feedback of our outstanding employees, gathered through a confidential survey administered by Energage LLC. The survey dives into 15 culture drivers crucial for any organization's success, including alignment, ex*****on, and connection.

This year, we were honored to be the Life-Balance sponsor promoting resources and programs within organizations that reduce stress, expense, and hardships often found when pursuing a career. We believe that programs like onsite childcare, comprehensive training, sponsoring degree programs for staff, and elevating the role of women in leadership improves job satisfaction, employee loyalty, and can help to build a strong, intelligent, and fulfilled workforce.

This Top Workplaces acknowledgment inspires us to continue our dedication to creating life-balance within American Prep and assisting other schools and businesses to build programs within their organizations.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our exceptional employees for their hard work, dedication, and invaluable feedback. Your contributions have once again made APA a Top Workplace in 2023, and we couldn't be more proud of our incredible team. 🙌

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Senior Sunrise was a blast!

Our Draper 3 and West Valley 3 seniors woke up early yesterday to learn a great lesson from their Directors and have a great time with friends.

Our Draper 3 students hiked up the Blackridge trail in Herriman, and our West Valley 3 students hiked to the Draper Suspension Bridge to watch the Sunrise.

Mr. Peterson spoke to students about prioritizing and making time for what's important. With college applications coming up, he told them that now is the time to start prioritizing and looking to the future. Students returned to campus for a big breakfast and games. It was a great day!

The Mighty Steps event, held last Saturday and sponsored by the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation, brought together children and youth with Down Syndrome and their families to participate in a walk and enjoy a day in the park. There was food, bounce houses, and many game booths and activities! Superheroes and princesses showed up to make the kids feel like rock stars! Families walked around the park, cheered on by our APA students. This event was a truly special one in which APA students had the opportunity to give back to some truly amazing kids.

Click here to see our highlight video - https://hubs.ly/Q025tKyx0

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11th Mighty Steps 2023 The Mighty Steps Event - Sponsored by the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation. This event brings together children and youth with Down Syndrome, as well as their families,…

🎉 Thank you for joining us today as we welcomed Jorge Galicia to our campuses! 🗣️🌍

We were privileged to have Jorge share his powerful story and insights with our West Valley 3 students this morning. His firsthand experience of the effects of socialism in Venezuela is a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding freedom and democracy.

For those who missed the morning session, you have another chance to hear Jorge speak at our Draper 3 campus at 1:30 pm. It promises to be an enlightening and thought-provoking event.

We want to extend our gratitude to for taking the time to educate and enlighten our students about the challenges faced by citizens living under socialist regimes. Your dedication to this mission is truly commendable, and we appreciate your efforts in spreading awareness.

To those attending the afternoon session in Draper, please don't forget to reach out to Holland Rowley at [email protected] to secure your spot.

See you at the Draper 3 campus at 1:30 pm, and let's continue the conversation! 🌐🤝

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📣🗓️ Join us this Friday, October 13th, at our WV3 and Draper 3 campuses as we host a special speaker from the Dissident Project organization, Jorge Galicia. 🌍🗽

We have a rare and valuable opportunity to hear from Jorge, a Christian, lawyer, and freedom fighter with a remarkable story to share. He hails from Venezuela and has witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of socialism on his homeland. Once living a life similar to middle-class Americans, he is now one of 6 million Venezuelans who fled their country due to its economic, social, and political collapse.

Jorge is on a mission to educate and enlighten. He's embarking on a campus tour across the United States to provide his eyewitness perspective on how a nation brimming with wealth and potential can crumble under socialist policies.

We invite you to join our students to listen to Jorge's story this Friday at two American Preparatory Academy campuses. We believe that hearing his story will make a life-changing impact on the hearts and minds of our audience and increase understanding of the challenges that citizens from socialist regimes face.

American Prep West Valley 2
9:00 am - 10:00 am
3636 W. 3100 S.
West Valley, UT 84120
If you want to attend the West Valley 2/3 event, please email Craig Peterson, [email protected].

American Prep Draper 3 campus
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
431 West 11915 S
Draper, Ut 84020
If you want to attend the Draper 3 event, please email Holland Rowley, [email protected].

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear Jorge Galicia's cautionary tale about the dangers of socialism. It's an event that promises to be enlightening, thought-provoking, and essential for understanding important issues facing our world today. See you there!

Click the link below to hear more about Jorge's story https://hubs.ly/Q025lzYX0

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📚🌟 Our 8th-grade students had a transformative experience on Tuesday at the Annual Barn Event held at Lone Peak Pavilion! 🏞️

Throughout the day, they had the opportunity to visit six stations, each offering valuable life tools. 🛠️

They learned about the incredible power of encouragement and how it can positively impact others. 🙌

Gratitude took center stage as they discovered the importance of expressing it through heartfelt thank-you notes. 💌

The significance of active listening and its role in building successful relationships was a key takeaway. 👂🤝

Practical skills were honed as they navigated a buffet line and mastered the art of seating themselves and others. 🍽️💺

Last but not least, they embraced the idea that challenges are opportunities for personal growth and resilience development. 🌱💪

Kudos to our 8th graders for soaking up these valuable life lessons! 🌠

🤝✨ This past Saturday, our 11th-grade students from WV3 and D3 joined forces with the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation for the Annual Mighty Steps Fundraiser. 🌟

Our students arrived bright and early to assist in the event setup, crafting a delightful fishing pond and an exciting obstacle course for the kids. They lent a hand with the bounce houses and even brought along signs of encouragement to spread positive vibes. 🎣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

When it was time for the families' team walk, our students cheered on participants, celebrating their efforts. 👏👟🤗

The event was a huge success, and we are grateful to our students for their hard work and our partnership with Utah Down Syndrome Foundation.

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🌟 Join Us for a Virtual Parent Empowerment Workshop on Su***de Prevention 🌟

💔 The statistics are alarming, but the power to make a difference is within our grasp. Su***de is the leading cause of death for our kids aged 10-24, and it affects adults, too, with middle-aged men facing the highest risk. But together, we can change this narrative.

🤝 Let's come together on Tuesday, October 10th at 7 pm for an insightful Virtual Parent Empowerment Workshop on Su***de Prevention. Here's what we'll cover:

✅ Recognizing the signs of su***de.
✅ Learning how to ask someone about su***de.
✅ Understanding how to help them get the support they need.
✅ Exploring ways to enhance mental health and prevent su***de ideation and attempts.

🌼 Your presence matters! Feel free to invite family and friends to join this crucial conversation. Together, we can make a difference in our community.

👩‍👦‍👦 Plus, your students will receive a special incentive from the school for your attendance.

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting: https://hubs.ly/Q024HFLZ0
Meeting ID: 845 4840 3459
Tuesday, October 10th at 7 pm

Let's empower ourselves with knowledge and support one another. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient community.

***dePrevention 🌈