Monday, November 24, 2025 |
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WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSES CROSSOVER |
Our German and Chinese classes came together for this knowledge exchange! Students prepared activities to teach one another. Everything from charades and food tastings to a Kahoot, word-sounding exercises, writing activities, and even a dance. The first session took place in the Chinese classroom, with a follow-up visit planned in the German room next time. In these cross-class collaboration, students stay highly engaged as they teach, learn, and gain insight from each other into a different culture and language offered here at Prep.
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ASC9 is off and running, embedded in so many parts of campus life. Teaching, coaching, mentoring, leading retreats, and so much more each day. Thank you Camille, Adora, and Margaret for taking time to laugh together, care for each other, and consistently reflect on how your gifts can be shared with our community. We are lucky to have you. Read more about what ASC9 is up to HERE!
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PANTHERS 'PRESS ON' AND TAKE ACTION AT IGNATIAN FAMILY TEACH-IN FOR JUSTICE |
Seattle Prep’s delegation to the annual Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice (IFTJ) returned last Monday after a packed weekend in our nation’s capitol. This year, 18 students and 4 faculty attended the IFTJ with over two thousand other students from dozens of Jesuit high schools, universities, and ministries across the country. The theme of the teach-in this year was "Pressing On," and powerful keynote speakers and breakout sessions focused on this theme. The aim of the conference is for participants to learn about important issues and pathways to a more just world, to connect with other students across the Jesuit Network who share their passions, and to be inspired to live out a faith that does justice. The conference culminates in an advocacy day where Prep students lobbied on issues they care about in meetings with staffers from Washington’s congressional delegation. We are excited to see how this group of students continues to cultivate their commitment to leadership, justice, and advocacy back home at Prep!
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SEATTLE PREP'S ANNUAL GIVING TREE |
Seattle Prep's annual Giving Tree program kicks off Tuesday, November 25 with an assembly led by seniors in Ms. Harvey's Faith in Action class. Inspired by the Christmas classic, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, the assembly aims to ignite a spirit of fun, community, and generosity. For a preview of the assembly and the Giving Tree program, check out this video made by the seniors. During this upcoming season of Advent, as we prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate the birth of Christ, the Giving Tree program offers the entire Prep community a chance to support the good work of local social service organizations that support families of all kinds. Each grade level has selected a local organization to focus their generosity:
🎁 Freshmen will adopt Ronald McDonald House and collect toys/gifts for children and youth (ages 0-12) for the families served by Ronald McDonald House.
🍼 Sophomores will collect diapers, baby formula, and winter clothing for infants and toddlers for Westside Baby. 🎒 Juniors will adopt Recovery Cafe and collect hygiene items, warm socks, blankets, and other items for the guests at Recovery Cafe. 🎁 Seniors will collect toys and holiday gifts for teens (ages 13-18) for Treehouse for Kids.
🎄 Additionally, on an actual Christmas tree, all members of the community can pick up a "golden ticket" ornament that request gift cards for $10-25 to places like Target, QFC, Uwajimaya, Whole Foods, and Starbucks - all places downtown and close to Catholic Housing Services communities (specifically St. Martin's on Westlake, Bakhita Gardens, and Dorothy Day House). The gift cards will go to residents of these three communities.
Students can drop off donations in collection boxes in their Collegio classrooms or the library (for seniors) as soon as they return from Thanksgiving Break. All donations must be collected by Wednesday, December 17 to allow time for counting and delivery. Please reach out to Ms. Miller with questions.
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SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, December 14, 2025 3:00-5:00PM
4:30 Tree Lighting
Seattle Prep Campus
Join us, on campus, for an afternoon of Christmas delights with hot cocoa, cider, cookies, a live photo booth and holiday singing. The Prep choir will usher in the inaugural Prep Christmas Tree Lighting as our "Prepville" community gathers to celebrate the Christmas season. (Grinches not allowed.) |
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PARENT EDUCATION SERIES — HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED AT SEATTLE PREP AND BEYOND |
Presented by: Beth Peterson and Kelly Keim at Sound Academic Coaching.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 5:30-6:00PM
Hospitality table hosted by Parent Association in the hallway outside of the Ignatius 100 classroom. 6-7PM in Ignatius 100
Our Parent Education Evening is designed to help Seattle Prep parents understand the fundamentals of Executive Function skills and learn effective ways to support their child at home. The one-hour session reassures parents that they are not alone in their challenges and frustrations while offering a new perspective on what’s happening in their child’s brain. We provide an overview of Executive Function development and share simple, practical strategies that parents can start using right away. The presentation also includes time for questions, ensuring families leave with useful, actionable tools.
RSVP Here! |
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From the Smith Cafe: November 25-28 -
Tuesday: Shredded Pork Tacos
- Wednesday: Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
- Thursday: Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
- Friday: Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
Follow the @seaprepcafe on Instagram for up-to-date menus! |
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| PWG DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED |
Thank you to our amazing Prep community for making this year’s PWG sale such a success! We’re almost there—we still need 5 more volunteer drivers on Monday, December 1 to help deliver poinsettias, wreaths, and garlands to local businesses and community members.
It’s a fun, meaningful way to share Prep holiday spirit with our community. 🎄 Reminder: All customer pickups are Tuesday, December 2 from 1–6PM at St. Demetrios Church. If you can help deliver, please sign up below - we’d love your help bringing this year’s sale across the finish line!
👉 SignUp Genius Link |
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| SLOPES ARE CALLING... PREP SKI BUS AWAITS!
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Signups are already ahead of last season, and with great snow in the forecast, it’s looking like an epic winter. Ski Bus Sundays: Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 8 - a potential bonus March Sunday (fee applies).
We’re exploring Prep-only embroidered Stio gear - details coming after registration. Not free every Sunday? We’ll offer walk-on spots when space allows (fee applies). Registered families also get a Crystal discount code for lift tickets and rentals.
Grab your spot, tell your friends, and get ready for another great season!
Register now to reserve your spot (and see pricing). Piste out! - Panther Snow Guide |
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Freshman Retreat — January 29–31, 2026
The mandatory Freshman Retreat will take place January 29–31. Registration coming soon. Students will miss no school. |
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- Sophomore Young Women’s Retreat —January 29–31, 2026
The Sophomore Young Women’s Retreat is Jan. 29–31. Registration coming soon. Students will miss no school. -
Sophomore Young Men’s Retreat —January 29–31, 2026
The Sophomore Young Men’s Retreat is January 29–31. Registration coming soon. Students will miss no school.
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