Heads' Letter - Weekly & Archives

Intermediate and Middle School students will have the opportunity to learn about the writing process and the power of imagination from two professional authors next month. Frank L. Cole, author of the popular Potion Masters series and several other titles, will speak to third and fourth graders on March 1. On March 11, third through sixth graders will hear from Karen Kane. Ms. Kane is the author of Charlie & Frog: A Mystery and a sign language interpreter. She will talk to students about deaf characters, the inspiration for her book and how a growth mindset leads to success.

Both authors will sign books for our students that have been pre-ordered. Parents are invited to join any of the presentations!

Corbett Prep welcomes seven Chinese students for our 2019 Winter Study Program this month. We are very proud of our students for the friendship they are sharing with our visiting students from Beijing. We are pleased to be able to give our students and teachers these kinds of experiences as part of their learning opportunities. Becoming globally aware and knowledgeable are key standards for success in the 21st Century.

We are truly grateful to our host families and students for their amazing generosity and excitement to share our American culture, while learning more about the Chinese culture. One teacher and seven students will be with us through Feb. 20.

First there were 97 competitors in Corbett Prep's school-wide Spelling Bee, with seven students becoming the finalists after hours of competition. The final spell-off was held Monday, Feb. 4 with first grade through eighth grade in attendance to support their classmates.

The winner, after 29 rounds, became the Corbett Prep representative in the Regional Spelling Bee that will take place Friday, Feb. 8 in Haines City. This year's winner and spelling champion and our school representative is 7th grader Brennan Fargher! Congratulations to all of our amazing finalists! They are to be congratulated for their stamina, resilience, perseverance, and love of language as they embraced the challenge of spelling multi-syllabic words that would test the best of us!

Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Basketball teams for amazing seasons! Both teams won the honor to play in the Florida West Coast League Tournament finals. Our Girls Basketball Team won the championship, and our Boys Basketball Team had a close game that resulted in them placing second in the entire league!

All of our coaches guided our Middle School athletes with a positive spirit and emphasis on the power of good teamwork! Go Warriors!

Please join our amazing, talented and dedicated Corbett Prep Fine Arts Team for one of our favorite family mornings of the year! Our 23rd annual Pancake Breakfast will be from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 in Gatlin Hall.

All East Side Students will be performing with their divisions! Middle School will be with their electives and clubs.

This morning is full of delicious food, good friends, student activities and above all, amazing student performances, where we celebrate and appreciate the arts! Pre-purchase tickets by credit card online.