“Beauty awakens the soul to act.” ~ Dante
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In this issue:
- Headmaster Letter
- GH Family Feature
- College Counseling
- From the Nurse Office
- Middle School Social
- Father Daughter Dance
- Senior Advertisements
- PROM!
- Basketball tournament
- Lunch update-Salad Bar
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Upcoming Dates
- Feb 11th- College Rep visit 10:20 am
- February 13th Early Release 2:10
- February 16th MS Social
- February 18th No School- President's Day
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Headmaster Letter
Dear North Phoenix Prep Families,
"Memorizing facts and lists can build the foundations for higher thinking and problem solving," writes psychology teacher Marc Smith in
an article from
The Guardian
. Just as we saw in last week's headmaster letter, modern science confirms what the classical tradition has been teaching for centuries. During the first century B.C., in fact, Cicero wrote a treatise on rhetoric titled
De Oratore
, in which he lauds the construction of mental memory palaces as an effective learning technique. This was, indeed, a technique that thousands upon thousands of students--from Aristotle to Shakespeare--received during their schooling.
As we move into the latter half of the third quarter, and as your student is studying for quizzes or exams, let's remember that the initial step toward wisdom is memorizing basic facts, definitions, and paradigms. This is an insight about learning that both the classical tradition and modern science affirms to be true.
With Devotion,
Headmaster Weinhold
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Great Hearts North Phoenix Family Feature
Dear fellow Great Hearts North Phoenix families,
Three and a half years ago, we left home schooling behind and enrolled all four of our kids into Great Hearts North Phoenix. It was a rough transition from what we thought was a rigorous curriculum, to what we found was truly rigorous. We did adapt and overcome. What was difficult became the norm, and our children now embrace the rigors that were, at first, intimidating.
I remember Mr. Huynh telling the parents that he believed he could teach anyone math and that all the Great Heart teachers were willing to put in the time to help their students be the best version of themselves.
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College Counseling Corner
Upcoming Rep Visits
NPX will be hosting a representative from IE University - Segovia (Spain) on Monday, 2/11 during Lyceum. The rep will able to answer questions regarding the campus in Spain, as well as connected Universities in Switzerland, France, Italy, and more! All students interested in opportunities to travel abroad for their college experience are encouraged to attend.
Summer Programs
High school students interested in enrichment programs over summer break may be interested in the following:
- ASU Barrett Summer Scholars: BSS provides students with the opportunity to experience college while preparing for enrollment and success at Arizona State University and Barrett, the Honors College. The residential program invites academically-talented and motivated students entering the 8th, 9th, and 10th grade in fall 2019 to live on campus, engage in college-level coursework, and participate in a community of peers from across the state. For more information, contact Barrett Summer Scholars at BSS@asu.edu or 480-727-7786.
- Duke Summer Session for High School Students By attending one of our programs, you will prepare for college by delving deeper into intellectually stimulating courses of interest, which may even include the opportunity to accompany your college application with a letter of recommendation from a Duke instructor. In addition to challenging yourself academically, you will engage with a diverse group of peers, exposing you to different cultures and expanding your future network. Not to mention, you will leave with a lifetime of memories! Visit this website to learn more. Applications open now!
- Cornell Engineering Diversity Programs: Read the program overview and see if you qualify here: CURIE & CATALYST Program Overviews & Flyer
- For more detailed information, go to the following
- CURIE Academy: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/curieacademy/
- CATALYST Academy: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/catalystacademy/
- Ringling College of Art + Design: PreCollege 2019 -- PreCollege is immersive, rigorous, and FUN. All students are enrolled in a full-time program of immersions in the majors as well as courses in art and design fundamentals. Expect to experiment, take risks, push yourself and make mistakes. You will strengthen your ability to think critically and creatively. **Scholarships are available for this opportunity by entering the upNEXT Student Pitch Competition. For more details go to www.ringling.ed/upnext
Rhodes College
Summer Writing Institute
for high school students. This June will be the 42nd session of the college-prep program with five writing courses ranging from a fiction workshop to a biology seminar. Our website includes information about tuition and aid, academic programming, and residential life. For more information, contact Rebecca Finlayson at
finlayson@rhodes.edu
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From Nurse Krich and Nurse McGinnis
Cold and Flu season is upon us and it is important we work together as a community to keep our families and faculty healthy. To prevent the spread of illnesses please keep students who are feeling ill at home to rest and recuperate. Students must be symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medicine before returning to school. If they are ill, or have not been symptom free for 24 hours, you will be notified to your child up.
A good rule of thumb is to keep your student at home if he or she has a fever of 100 degrees or more. When a temperature is present in the morning prior to school (99.0 or greater) it will only climb higher as the day progresses. If your child has cold or flu symptoms, please do not give Tylenol or Motrin to cover the fever and send them to school. As soon as the medicine wears off, the fever will return and you will have exposed your child’s classmates and teachers to your child’s illness. Also, when your child has a fever, he or she is even more at risk for other illnesses.
AS ALWAYS, hand washing is the best defense against the spread of germs. Washing hand thoroughly with soap and warm water is the best method.
Thank you for your continued support with this matter.
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Middle School Social
Calling all 7th and 8th Grade North Phoenix Prep Students
All students must have a
PSO Social agreement
on file to attend. Students who attended The Rock or Spooktacular social have this on file.
Middle School Winter Semi-Formal
Red
,
Black
, &
White
Saturday, February 16th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Archway MPR
DJ~Games~Snacks~Dancing~Fun!
Cost- $10 paid to black PSO box in the front office by 2/15/2019
or $15 at the door
Attire: Semi- Formal with the theme of black, red, or white.
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Father Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 23
Father-Daughter Dance:
Sock Hop
6 - 9 PM @ ANP Gymnasium
Register/pay online today
for our annual North Phoenix dance! $20 per "Dad"/Daughter · 50's Attire encouraged · Two photo booths ·
Root beer floats · Limbo, twist & hula hoop contests · Only tennis shoes or socks allowed in gym. Questions?
dance@anppso.org
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Early Release this week! Wednesday, February 13th 2:10 pm
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Senior Advertisements!
12th grade families,
Honor your graduate with a purchase of a senior ad in the yearbook. 1/4 page and 1/2 page options. Follow the link below.
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High School Junior and Senior Students! Save the Date for Prom 2019
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Save the Date!
Saturday, March 2nd
Great
Hearts
North Phoenix
First Annual Community
Basketball Tournament
Sponsored by Our Tax Credit Drive
Stay tuned for more information and sign up details!
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All Participants will need to be sponsored by a Tax Credit
So make your contribution today!
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Jackie Curtis | Academy Giving Manager
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
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North Phoenix Preparatory | 14100 N 32nd Street | Phoenix, AZ | 85032 | 602-996-4355
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