Score a Victory for the Environment

Corbett Prep Families: Are you competitive? Do you love the environment? Do you love to show your school spirit? Then come to Bartlett Park in St. Petersburg and join the Corbett Prep Eco Warriors on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.!

We are participating in the Tampa Bay Ocean Sweep Annual Trash Collection Tournament! This tournament is held in conjunction with Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Tampa Bay Water Keepers. We will be cleaning up debris on the shoreside and be competing against other teams for prizes such as "total weight" and "strangest item," along with helping to keep our beaches beautiful for the wildlife and us! Best of all, participation is free! Just wear your favorite Corbett Prep attire, bring bug spray, sunscreen, a snack, a lunch and a smile!

Check In: Bartlett Park, 2000 7th Street S., St. Petersburg.

Questions? Contact Cynthia Whitney at cwhitney@corbettprep.com.

October is Annual Giving Month

The Corbett Prep Development Department would like to share a short reminder to families that October is Annual Giving Month here at Corbett Prep. We appreciate those of you who have supported this important program, and we would love for all of our families to be involved. As part of the Annual Giving initiative, our Board of Trustees will conduct a Phone-a-Thon later this month to connect directly with parents. Please remember the critical nature of this campaign is to fund the school's operating budget, helping pay for items ranging from faculty salaries and professional development to facilities' maintenance. You may make a gift by check or online. We'd also like to congratulate Ann and Byron Holloway, winners of our Early Bird raffle for Annual Giving! The Holloways won four tickets to a Tampa Bay Lightning game! The financial support raised through Annual Giving goes directly back to the classrooms so we can create a learning environment that challenges and inspires. If you have any questions about Annual Giving, please contact Mark Nouss or Lauren Davies at (813) 961-3087 or by email.

PFA Happy Hour: Join Us at Gangchu!

A Corbett Prep family's popular restaurant and bar, Gangchu, will host our next PFA Happy Hour on Wednesday! Be sure to come by the trendy Seminole Heights spot for chicken and beer from 6-8 p.m. Wed., Oct. 12 at 6618 N. Nebraska Ave. The event will be held on Gangchu's private outdoor patio with a private bar, appetizers and games. We hope to see you there!

October Calendar

Please make note of these important dates:

• Tues., Oct. 11: Admissions Open House
• Wed., Oct. 12: PFA Happy Hour at Gangchu
• Thurs., Oct. 13: All Pro Dad Meeting
• Mon., Oct. 17: Whole school assembly
• Wed., Oct. 19: EduTalk for parents on the 4 Pillars of Wellbeing
• Sat., Oct. 22: Eco-Warriors Volunteer Event
• Wed., Oct. 26: Noon dismissal and Halloween and fall festivities

All Pro Dad Meets Thursday

Our second All Pro Dad meeting is 7:30 a.m. Thurs., Oct. 13 in the App Lab! We will be focusing on positivity. We look forward to seeing you and your child there! RSVP here.

There's Still Time to Go to the Galapagos

There are still spots left on Corbett Prep's Spring Break trip to the Galapagos Islands, but you need to enroll by Nov. 1 to secure your reservation! The trip takes place from March 11-19, 2023 and is for all Corbett Prep students in fourth through eighth grade. Students who are 12 and older may travel alone; students younger than 12 must travel with a parent or guardian. The tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! We will explore Ecuador's capital, Quito; visit the Charles Darwin research station; visit the tortoise breeding center; snorkel with sea lions and sharks; explore the Otavalo market; and see wildlife including marine iguanas, giant tortoises and penguins! Visit the tour website for additional information and registration.

Share the Gift of a Corbett Prep Education

Admissions Open House: Oct. 11 at 8:30 a.m. We would love to meet other families like yours who embrace our mission and vision! Please invite your family and friends to join us for our first Admissions Open House of the year on Oct. 11. Corbett Prep experienced record enrollment this school year with wait lists across all grade levels. The sooner families start the admissions process, the more likely it is for them to secure a spot! Our open houses include a conversation about Corbett Prep's exciting educational approach, the unique benefits of a K-8th grade school, and an engaging tour of the campus and classrooms. If you know a family who would like to learn more about the Corbett Prep experience, have them reach out to our admissions team!