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2012-13 Applications Now Available

Thu, 11/17/2011 - 16:01

Applications for the 2012-13 school year are now available from the school!

We feel it is important that parents make the most educated decision they can for their child’s education. We believe it is important that all families who are considering applying for our school take the time to visit us either during our open house (scheduled for January 10) or to come in for an individualized tour. As such, we have decided not to post our application to our website, but will be happy to provide you with a copy when you come in to visit. To schedule a tour, please call (727) 536-3600.

Applications will be accepted through March 30. At that time, we will ensure everything is entered into our system, and we will hold a lottery for student selection on April 4. This lottery is based on random selection providing all students an equal chance of being selected. After the lottery parents will be notified by phone, email and the US postal service of their status for the 2012-13 school year. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact our office.

Application Process and Important Dates:

November 1, 2011 – Applications become available

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – Open House scheduled (evening, more details to come)

Friday, March 30, 2012 – Applications are due to the office by noon to participate in the lottery

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – Application lottery will be conducted

Friday, April 6, 2012 – Letters will be sent confirming application or waiting list status

Open House Presentation

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 23:26

We would like to thank the hundreds of people who joined us for the open house on January 10. For those who were unable to attend, we have embedded the presentation from this evening below for you to review. If you would like to schedul an individual tour for of our school to help you decide if Pinellas Preparatory Academy would be a good match for your child and family, please call us at 727-536-3600 to schedule a tour.

Click here to view the presentation directly.

PTEG Auction Wrap-Up

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 23:27

Wow, 11/11/11 was not only a memorable calendar date, but was also a memorable, fun evening for all who attended PTEG's first annual auction benefiting PPA & PPA jr. We raised a total of $10,865.02!

The event was held at the beautiful Gus Stavros Center in Largo. The air was full of fun, laughter and competetive bidding on wonderful baskets donated by each classroom. There were also special auction items donated by teachers and administration that offered a once in a lifetime opportunities for students and parents alike. Our auctioneers for the evening were Mr. Fuller, Mr. Ramsdell and Mrs. Walker, who really got the crowd going.

Dinner & Coffee were fabulous and were donated by PTEG, Winghouse & Little Italy Pizza Restaurant. Desserts were donated by one of our parents Lisa Smajovits and the beautiful decorations were created by another parent Heather Boterf.

I heard so many great comments from that evening and plenty of, "we can't wait until next year"!

I want to thank all of the volunteers who stepped up that evening. Without each of you, this night would not have been such a success.

Until next year...

Lena Stover Andolina

2011 PTEG Auction Chair

8th Annual Christmas Project

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 19:04

Please join us for our 8th annual Christmas Project Toy/Gift Drive.

Collections begin November 28 and will be accepted through Friday, December 16.

Unwrapped Toys or Donations may be sent to the school office where we will have boxes for drop off. Monetary items or gift cards may be given to Mrs. Hauser or Mrs. Q.

We hope that you join us this year in our 8th annual holiday project. One act of kindness from each of us will help spread joy to many needy children in our community. We will be adopting children age 1-17 in our community with a toy/gift drive.

Great American Teach In Was A Success

Fri, 11/18/2011 - 08:52

We want to send out a big thank you to everyone who participated in the 2011 Great American Teach-In, it was a amazing success! Between the two schools we had nearly 100 volunteers who came in to talk with our students. The topics ranged from proper hand washing techniques to jumping out of air force airplanes. We had several animal visitors ranging from dogs to chickens, from an owl to a leopard. We had police and fire fighters, moms and dads, dentists and woodworkers. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Ream for pulling together the schedule, and to all of the other parents who helped behind the scenes to coordinate. If you would like to see some of the photographs from the event, please take a moment to watch the embedded slide show.

Help us Win A Playground!

Tue, 11/15/2011 - 23:04

The PTEG has submitted an application for a $50,000 grant from Clorox for a new playground. The winner of the grnat will be chosen by the application that receives the highest number of votes. So please vote for us everyday between now and December 9.

You can vote for our project both by visiting http://www.powerabrightfuture.com/gallery/detail/?nid=1858 or by sending a text message to "44144", just write "clorox482."

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