Dear Archway Families,
Although the start of our school year looks different, my heart is grateful for the gratitude in our community. Through phone calls, emails, social media, and gifts, gratitude abounds in our ANP family.
Many parents expressed their appreciation for the smooth roll-out of remote learning. They listened to some of the synchronized learning sessions with their scholars and commented on the loving patience and joy that the teachers displayed. This has given parents the confidence that everything is going to be all right.
The staff is grateful to be doing what they love again. Teachers are so happy to see all of their scholar's faces appear on Zoom. Even with the challenges, the staff is thankful to establish positive relationships, create engaging lessons, and collaborate.
As you have expressed your gratitude to me this week, I am also grateful to you. Through many changes to the start of the school year, the staff and parents alike have been adaptable, highly flexible, and, most of all, resilient. I am truly grateful to know we are all moving forward together.
It is so lovely to be in a community that not only seeks the good, but is grateful for it. Aesop states, “Gratitude is a sign of noble souls.” This week the ANP community proved to be full of noble souls.
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August 17-21: 8 AM ANP Facebook Site Join your Headmaster Mrs. Parker for the Pledge of Allegiance & Argonaut Code
August 21: Spirit Day - Summer reading
August 22: North Phoenix Parent Mixer over ZOOM
August 27: 5th Grade Orientation Evening
August 28: Kindergarten in-person start date
August 28: Spirit Day - Show off your PET
August 31: 1st-6th grade in-person start date
September 19: Great Hearts Telethon
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Archway North Phoenix Office Hours
*DURING REMOTE LEARNING
Monday - Friday 8AM until 1PM
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REMOTE LEARNING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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CHROMEBOOK LOG-IN:
Password: student1
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
ZOOM
STAYING CONNECTED
· Zoom indicates a “classroom session” should take about 1.5 mbps (upload and download).
· Other video experts suggest allowing for 5 mbps per synchronous session
· Your internet service provider should be able to tell you how much bandwidth you have coming to your home. Be sure to let them know that you need to know download and upload speeds.
o Armed with this information you can determine if you need to request an increase in bandwidth from your carrier. Be sure to ask them how long it will take before you can use the additional bandwidth.
· We encourage that all other internet traffic in the home be minimize during the teachers zoom sessions with their students (e.g., TV, other devices that may be streaming video).
TECH SUPPORT
Difficulty with username or password, please visit the Great Hearts Password/Login Help:
Great Hearts Parent Remote Learning Resource Page
Providing help with Google Classroom:
REMOTE DAILY LEARNING SCHEDULE
This schedule will change minimally after we return to in-person/distance learning. The possible change is because at a single grade level the specials times alternate. Synchronous learning times will not take the whole hour but will be scheduled within the hour. Teachers will be able to give you an exact time during Meet the Teacher Zoom meetings.
Remote Learning= Aug. 10 - Aug. 31 (Kindergarten Aug. 28)
In-Person & Distance Learning= Aug. 31 - Oct. 2
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BLUE :
Required synchronous learning sessions
(will be available also as asynchronous recordings)
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PINK:
Other required school work (asynchronous)
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The directory is broken down by classroom and your information is only included if you agreed to the disclosure during enrollment. If you have questions or would like to be added please contact: sconner@archwaynorthphoenix.org.
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TEXTBOOK CONSUMABLES PICKUP (Part 2) |
We hope each scholar had a great first week back to learning with their teachers and friends! There will be a Part 2 scheduled pickup in the first week of September for the additional textbooks and planner's to complete your bundle(s) ordered. Detailed information will be provided closer to September.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On September 19th, we hope you will tune in for the first ever Great Hearts Telethon (taking place in lieu of the Gala) from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. There will be a variety of content presented from across the network. Between 1:00 – 1:30, Archway North Phoenix and North Phoenix Prep will be featured with our two headmasters hosting the spot. We have some great ideas coming together to help highlight our schools. We hope you will participate by logging on to watch throughout the day and especially at 1:00 p.m.
For those of you who would like to participate in a more hands on way, we are seeking volunteers for onsite assistance (phone bank) on September 19th at Veritas Prep. Thank you for taking a look at our volunteer information.
Funds raised will provide bonus compensation to our very own teachers. Contact our schools’ committee representatives:
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Hello and welcome back to a new school year!
For those of you that do not know me, I am the Academy Giving Manger for Great Hearts North Phoenix Community. I am also a parent of a now Alumni and Kindergartner. Our daughter just graduated with the NPX Class of 2020, and our son is a brand-new Argonaut in the Class of 2033. Most of you might also recognize my husband, Coach Curtis. He is our long-time dedicated Head Coach of our Middle/High School Cross County and Track teams. We absolutely love being part of the North Phoenix Community, and we are honored to serve and partner with all of you. My role on campus is to work with and partner with our parent community in supporting our school fundraising priorities. Our Community Investment Campaign and the Tax Credit Drive, are the Annual Campaigns that support our students in having a well-rounded liberal arts education, instructional resources in and out of the classroom, teacher salaries, extracurricular programs, athletics, and our overall operating budget; allowing us to provide this strong unique educational model to all families and their students. Thank you to all of the families that have supported our mission and continue to year over year, you make what we do possible. We invite all families to be a part of this great mission. Wishing you all a great school year, and I look forward to partnering with you.
With gratitude,
Jackie Curtis
Academy Giving Manager
Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix | North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
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"GET YOUR 10 IN" challenge SNEAK PEAK video!
Want to see what opportunities are available to get your 10 in and, or interested in joining our North Phoenix Mom's and Dad's club. Take a moment to complete this google survey
Always for the latest PSO information and events visit our page: ANP PSO Facebook
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NORTH PHOENIX PARENT MIXER |
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Saturday, August 22 from 6-8 P.M. Gather your favorite beverage and snacks for a fun evening over Zoom. Meet other families and faculty while in the comfort of your own home! There will be games and breakout rooms with smaller groups in a creative effort to bring our community together.
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PARENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM |
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NEW FAMILIES: The Parent Ambassador Program is for our new families. We hope to connect new families with a returning family who can answer your questions and help guide your transition to Archway North Phoenix. We typically organize summer outings to encourage new and returning families to connect in-person. In the wake of current safety restrictions, we are working on alternative activities to connect families until in-person gatherings are possible. Sign up today: ambassador@anppso.org and please complete this form for your student and return it to: ambassador@anppso.org
RETURNING FAMILIES: We are also Looking for current families to be ambassadors for new families. You can walk them through questions they may have and welcome them to the Archway North Phoenix family. If interested: https://forms.gle/n4ruQykoquusgbAd6
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FALL SPORTS / 5th AND 6th GRADERS |
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North Phoenix Gladiator Athletics invites Archway North Phoenix 5th and 6th graders to join a Gladiator Fall Sports Team!
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Teach Your Kids to Handle Life’s Conflicts
All relationships experience conflict. People who understand this and know how to maintain friendships in the face of friction, are usually able to enjoy a lifetime of happiness. Those who lack these skills often struggle through a life filled with broken relationships. The following tips will help you give your kids the skills they need to enjoy a life full of healthy relationships.
Tip #1: Remember that children learn the most about relationships by observing how we handle ours.
How parents handle conflicts in their marriage is typically how their children will handle conflicts in their friendships and future marriages. What we do in front of our kids is far more powerful than how we tell them to live their lives.
Tip #2: Don’t make the mistake of trying to create a conflict-free family.There is no doubt that kids suffer tremendously when they see their parents yell, argue, and fight. It’s never helpful for children to witness this type of behavior. On the other hand, it’s unhealthy for kids to see their parents stuff their emotions and try to pretend that nothing is wrong. This sends the unhealthy message that problems are to be avoided rather than solved. Children are incredibly sensitive to unspoken tension and can suffer great anxiety when their parents try to hide conflicts that need to be addressed.
Tip #3: Have some healthy disagreements or conflicts in front of your kids.Children need to see their parents disagreeing, expressing their emotions in assertive ways, and tackling conflicts head-on. It’s healthy for kids to hear parents say things like, “It makes me mad when I try to use the car and it has no gas” or, “It’s frustrating to me when it doesn’t seem like you are listening to me.”
Tip #4: Use the lingo of problem-solving and compromise.Children also need to hear us saying things like:
- “How can we solve this problem?”
- “Tell me more.”
- “Let’s compromise.”
- “I’m sorry that I hurt your feelings.”
- “Here are some possible solutions.”
Tip #5: Use common sense about what you discuss in front of your kids. Although it is healthy for kids to witness us resolving day-to-day disputes, there are some issues or topics that are not appropriate for their ears. Wise parents discuss very sensitive topics privately so that their children cannot hear them.
When parents follow these tips and kids are allowed to hear their parents resolve disputes, kids have the opportunity to learn how to resolve conflicts in their own relationships. One mother remarked, “I realize now that my husband and I were actually making it harder for our kids to have happy relationships. By trying to keep all of our disagreements a secret, we were robbing them of opportunities to see how problems can be solved. We were also creating a lot of unspoken tension that was draining the life out of our marriage.” After following these tips, she said, “I witnessed our six-year-old arguing over a toy. I could hardly stop giggling when I heard him say, ‘How can we solve this problem? Let’s play something else.’ That sure beats the whining contests I used to hear!”
Thanks for reading!
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KA Ms. Rushing & Ms. Creemeens
KB Ms. Kruzel & Ms. Sneed
KC Ms. Baines & Ms. Garcia
KD Ms. Leahy & Ms. Herrier
1A Ms. Sloane & Ms. McNaughton
1B Ms. Takash & Ms. Nahar
1C Ms. Gianforte & Ms. Dunn
1D Ms. Page & Ms. Larson
2A Ms. Herr & Ms. Nithya
2B Ms. Alexander & Ms. Robb
2C Ms. Herman & Mr. Golich
2D Ms. Courchaine & Ms. Walchli
3A Ms. Diesing & Ms. Hunt
3B Ms. Redd & Ms. Allan
3C Ms. Marshall & Ms. Seagrave
3D Ms. Smith & Ms. Byrnes
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4A Ms. Hunter & Ms. Hernadez
4B Ms. Lefaive & Ms. Page
4C Ms. Noffz & Ms. Robb
4D Ms. Raper & Ms. Knopf
5A Ms. Kwan & Ms. Moore & Mr. Jefferson
5B Mr. Cain & Mr. Sokolis
5C Ms. Mueller & Ms. Layton
5D Mr. Milton & Mr. Buckley
6A Mr. Martin & Mr. Barton
6B Ms. Brennan & Ms. Siebneck
6C Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Messana
6D Ms. Marrufo & Ms. Krayer
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Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix
14100 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, 85032
602 996 4355
archwaynorthphoenix.org
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