Tuesday, November 19, 2024

A Message From Mr. Matthew Stewart, CSPA & CSAMS Principal

Dear Sentinel Families,

Thank you for your donation to the Secondary Team during the Second Annual Hug Day Challenge. The proceeds raised by this Challenge, which is facilitated by the CSA District Education Foundation, are used to retain our beloved educators. Hug Day is this Friday and our educators always experience feelings of both excitement and gratitude during this time of year!

I’d like to encourage everyone to attend the CSAMS/CSPA performance of Newsies, Jr. this coming Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday at the Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theater in Pinckney. More information, including show times and tickets can be found HERE. Our secondary students always do such a lovely job of collaborating on our annual musical production.

I’d like to highlight a few events that will take place next month. Back by popular demand are our Upperclassmen (on Tuesday, December 17th) and Underclassmen (on Wednesday, December 18th) Feasts. These events created a great deal of synergy for our Sentinel students, staff and parents. I can’t forget to mention the fact that the food is always off the charts as well!

Our students will participate in our annual Hike for Humanity event at Kensington MetroPark on Thursday, December 19th.  I am so passionate about this event because it provides our students with an opportunity to both be out in nature and participate in an altruistic activity.

I wish all of our Sentinel families a very Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels to one and all.

In partnership with you,
Matthew Stewart

Upcoming Calendar of Events*
Tuesday, November 19
HS Boys Swim & Dive Interest Meeting, 6 PM
Wednesday, November 20
Spring 2026 Ireland/Scotland/England/France CSPA Trip Interest Meeting, 6 PM
November 15 - 22
CSA Education Foundation Hug Day Campus Challenge
Friday, November 22
Hug Day
November 22 - 24
CSAMS/CSPA Theater Disney's Newsies Jr Performance's
November  25 - 29
No School; Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 5
Glenlore Trails Winter Wonderland CSA Education Foundation Fundraiser Event
Friday, December 6
CSAMS/CSPA Barnes & Noble Book Fair and Family Friendly Christmas Activities, 1 PM- 8:30 PM
Friday, December 13
Holiday Bazaar at CSAMS, 1 PM- 3 PM

*Please refer to the Online Tandem Calendar for a complete list of upcoming CSA District Athletic, Robotic, Drama/Art, and SEP Events*

This Weekend the CSAMS/CSPA Musical Theater Department Proudly Presents; Disney's Newsies Jr.

Performances will be held at the Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre this weekend, November 22nd - 24th. Buy your tickets today to make sure you have a chance to see our talented Musical Theater Students put on this Disney Classic.

Disney's Newsies, Jr. will only be performed this weekend and you don't want to miss seeing these talented young men and women perform. Tickets can be purchased online, or at the door with cash/check. Please click below to purchase your tickets today!!

Click HERE to purchase Tickets.

Performance Showtimes:
Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 12:00pm*
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 4:00pm

Ticket costs are as follows: Adults $15.00, Seniors and Students $10.00, and the "Meet and Greet" Package is $25.00. The Meet and Greet Package gets you premium seating and the ability to go backstage before the show starts for a tour and to meet and take pictures with cast. Click HERE to reserve your seats today!

*Special CSA Family pricing on Saturday's matinee performance! Bring the whole family and use discount code: CSAFAMILY for a $2 discount per ticket. The discount code must be entered at the ticketing page prior to entering to purchase tickets. See below:

Our CSPA Library Needs Your Help!!

Calling all volunteers! Training is Provided!

CSAMS/CSPA Basketball and Cheer Parent  Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed For Home Games!

CSPA Commitment to Excellence Includes Community Service


CSPA High School students are required to perform 50 hours of community service/volunteerism as a graduation requirement. Community service credit will be given for voluntary activities that help others or are beneficial to the community. Students earn credit for hours spent participating in the actual activity, not for meeting and planning time. Students are responsible for getting a Community Service Sponsor Sheet signed and dated for each activity.

Click HERE for a printable Community Service Sponsor Sheet.

Life After CSPA: Preparing for College & Career


Preparation is embedded in the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy name. That preparation is grounded in the belief that people who are capable, caring, and self- directed learners will be successful in life no matter what they choose to do after they leave High School. Learning is a lifelong pursuit and we are committed to providing students with the skills they need for work and life. 

We have created a permanent link to post-secondary resources that will appear at the bottom of this and all CSPA newsletters. Additionally, we have included a link for active scholarship opportunities. Visit these resources often to find helpful links and opportunities for all students, regardless of their post-CSPA plans.