The Week Ahead #10 10/27/2025- 10/31/2025
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Elevating minds. Expanding horizons.
A HUGE thanks to our amazing students, their caregivers, and outstanding CPA staff!!!
We appreciate you!!!
Happy Week Ten!
Happy Week Ten!
College Park Academy Families--
As we close out the first quarter and head into the final days of October, we want to thank our students and staff for their continued hard work and commitment to excellence. This week marks the end of Quarter 1 on Wednesday and the start of Quarter 2 on Thursday—an excellent opportunity to reflect on progress and set new goals for the next marking period. Let’s finish the quarter strong, Phoenix family!
We are excited to announce that our Middle School Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting our annual Fall Harvest Dance on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, and we need your help to make it a success!
How you can support
Parent Volunteers: We’re looking for parents to assist with setup, food distribution, supervision/chaperoning, and cleanup.
Donations: 100% of the food and drinks served will be parent-donated—so we welcome snacks, beverages, decorations, and other supplies to enhance the experience. Please note: All food and drink must be store-bought.
Tickets: Tickets are available now; only 125 tickets will be sold, so act quickly!
Volunteer & donation commitment: If you are able to contribute any way, please let us know by Monday, November 3, 2025. Your support makes a huge difference!
Important Volunteer Protocol
To ensure a safe and positive environment for our students, the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) requires that volunteers complete the necessary background screening process. Here is the link with full details: PGCPS Volunteer Process Prince George's County Public Schools
If you are willing to volunteer, or if you’d like to donate (or both!), please sign up here (don’t forget to include your specific donation): Volunteer & Donation Sign-Up
Thank you for your generosity and involvement in making this event special for our students! We look forward to a fun, safe, and memorable evening. If you have any further questions about the upcoming middle school dance, please reach out to Ms. Jefferson (tyondra.jefferson@pgcps.org).
Warmest regards,
Dr. Abu-Arja, Dr. Libby, Mr. Baker, & Mr. Reid
Congratulations to Vocabulary Bowl week three winners!
Student incentives will be distributed on Monday.The Vocabulary Bowl runs through November 30, 2025, so let’s keep building your word knowledge! Students are encouraged to continue engaging with new vocabulary on Vocab.com for more chances to earn weekly incentives.
Sixth Grade
1. Ezra Sommers (6-1)
2. Leonardo Cantarero (6-1)
3. Naomi Manget (6-4)
Seventh Grade
1. Bailey James (7-2)
2. Molly Stoltzfus (7-2)
3. Estrella de Jesus (7-3)
Eighth Grade
1. Avrily Morales (8-2)
2. Elias Moore (8-3)
3. Maeve Waters (8-1)
Announcements:
Be sure to check out the upcoming Community Events.
Important Upcoming Dates:
October 29, 2025 - End of Quarter 1
October 30, 2025 - Beginning of Quarter 2
October 31, 2025 - Early Dismissal for Students-- Teacher Grading and Planning Day
November 5 - 6, 2025 - School Counseling (Middle School)
Upcoming Personal Safety Lessons
November 6, 2025 - Prospective Parents Open House (Virtual)
November 11, 2025 - No School for Students Parent & Teacher Conferences Virtual (MS Sign Up/ HS Sign Up)
November 14, 2025 - Middle School Dance 6:30 - 8:30pm (Tickets only available pre-sale)
November 21, 2025 - HS Honor Roll Assembly 8:30 - 10am - 11th & 12th Grades
- HS Honor Roll Assembly 1:30 - 2:30pm - 9th & 10th Grades
November 24, 2025 - MS Q1 Honor Roll Assembly 8:30am - Grade 8
- MS Q1 Honor Roll Assembly 9:30am - Grade 7
- MS Q1 Honor Roll Assembly 1:30pm - Grade 6
Address:5751 Rivertech CourtRiverdale Park, MD 20737Phone: 240-696-3206
Principals: Dr. Gordon Libby- High SchoolMr. Steven Baker- Middle SchoolMr. Aaron Reid- Assistant Principal
Office Hours 7:55 am- 3:30 pm
School Hours for Students Doors open at 8:00 am; Instruction from 8:15 am- 2:50 pm
School Hours for Students Doors open at 8:00 am; Instruction from 8:15 am- 2:50 pm
College Park Academy is a Prince George’s County public charter school for students grades 6-12. We deliver a strong academic culture, personalized learning, & college-level opportunities in partnership with the University of Maryland.
#1 high school in Prince George’s County – the only county school in Maryland’s top 50
#16 high school in the state of Maryland, up dramatically from #30 last year
#856 in the Nation, a significant climb from #1,691 — placing CPA in the top 5% of high schools nationwide
100% Graduation Rate, holding strong at the top both in Maryland and nationwide
Source-- US News and World Report
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