April 1, 2019
"Patience is the companion of wisdom" ~ St. Augustine
In this issue:

  • Headmaster Letter
  • High School Preview
  • Drama Productions
  • Middle School Social
  • Tax Credit
  • PROM!
  • Yearbooks
  • Key Club Fundraiser
  • College Counseling
  • State Testing
Upcoming Dates
  • April 1st - 5th AZ Merit 7th & 8th grade
  • April 6th New Family Orientation and HS Preview
  • April 11th - Junior Class Drama Production 7 pm
  • April 12th Middle School Social- 6 pm- date change
  • April 13th - PROM!
  • April 13th Key Club fundraiser
  • April 15th - 8th grade field trip to Zoo and Papago Park
  • April 17th Early Release 2:10 pm
  • April 19th no school

Dear North Phoenix Prep Families,

I’m so excited to share an improvement project that is designed to create more opportunities for feedback and input from our student body.  Over the past several weeks, a team of faculty and students put in many hours of service to create our first student culture survey.  I’m absolutely thrilled about this important first step towards giving our students a voice in shaping our school’s culture.   

Last week Mr. Warczinsky shared the results of the survey with our faculty and the students who served on our initial focus group and data collection team. This week the results will be posted in the courtyard entrance to the academic building. Student representatives will be available during lunch and lyceum throughout the week to help students understand and interpret the survey results. The charts are linked below:


The results reflect a wide range of opinions among the students, but one particular area of concern stood out: Students largely agree that they do not have a voice in shaping NPX rules. While the survey itself was the first important step in creating a vehicle for student input, there is more to do. As a next step, Ms. Coughlon and Ms. Schripsema are forming small student panels to address specific areas of concern identified through the survey. These panels will be tasked with gathering and utilizing student input and proposing recommendations for real school policies.

This work reflects our firm cultural commitment to genuine dialogue in the pursuit of continuously improving together.  We are so pleased to take this next step in creating structures that support conversation and a shared sense of ownership with our thoughtful and great-hearted students.

We also recognize that families will want an opportunity to discuss the survey results. Please stay tuned for more news on this exciting endeavor!

With Devotion,

Headmaster Weinhold

P.S. Please join us in extending our sincere gratitude to the following students and faculty who helped launch the first NPX Student Culture Survey. (The amount of help received was truly immense, and we sincerely regret any names that slipped through the cracks.)


Sabrina Kloft
Tiago Higa-Silva
Taylor Yvon
Russell Roberts
Abby Laas
Louis Anderson
Angelique Cort
Jaager Howell
Liam Black
Naveen Kumar
Aiden Davis
Olivia Luttinger
Anna Pesheva
Alana Curtis
Mia Wahlheim
Katie Herrington
Vishesh Kumar
David Moore
Faizan Mistry
Nabana Rafique
Rocco Berbetti
Mr. Black
Dr. Cort
Ms. Coughlon
Mr. Warczinsky
High School Preview

Attention current 8th grade students. Our annual High School Preview will be held in conjunction with our New Family Orientation this Saturday, April 6th at 9 am.

Please plan on attending to get information about High School curriculum and also learn about the High School retreat planned for August!


Upcoming Drama Productions!
11th Grade - Much Ado About Nothing

Thursday, April 11th 7 pm
on campus in the Prep MPR

Tickets: $5.00 at the door
12th Grade- An Ideal Husband

Thursday, May 2nd 7 pm
in the Prep MPR

Tickets $5.00 at the door
Calling all 7th & 8th graders!
Game ON!

Get ready for the final combined Middle School Social of the year

April 12, 2019 6 pm - 8 pm- date change!
Lincoln Heights Christian Church
2121 E. Lincoln Drive

Food~ Fun~ Music ~ Karaoke ~ Gaming Tables ~ Dodge ball

Bring your favorite board or card games!
Sign up to compete 1st Annual 7th VS 8th Grade Dodge ball Tournament! The winning teams will receive prizes and claim to victory with a trophy presentation!


This social event is for currently enrolled middle school students only.
Yearbook Purchase again available!

Back by popular demand- we have a limited number of yearbooks available to purchase. Follow the link below to order
A friendly reminder that contributions to the Arizona Public School Tax Credit are due by April 15, 2019.

Your dollar for dollar Tax Credit contribution will support our qualified extra-curricular, athletic programs, clubs, field trips, and character-building programs.
100% of all Tax Credit gifts stay at North Phoenix Prep
We are currently at 56% of goal…
and every credit counts!
Prom is April 13th!

Tickets available on the payment portal until April 10th
Tickets available on the payment portal ~ 11th & 12th grade students only
Students wishing to bring a guest (ticket required) must complete the guest permission form
Forms available at the front desk from Ms. Swart
Spring Festival Kudos

Congratulations to Lori Martin and her amazing crew of volunteers!


Thank you for all your hard work and countless hours in making this a fun and memorable night for our entire community!
Key Club Fundraiser

April 13th, 4 pm - 8 pm
Chipotle
425 E. Bell Road

ANP/NPX PARENT MIXER Saturday, April 13
5 – 9 PM @ Mostow Home, Central Corridor
RSVP by April 8: tinyurl.com/GHspringmixer 
College Counseling Corner

Rep Visits
Join admission representatives from Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis​ for a group presentation the evening of May 2. Learn more about academic programs, student life, admission, and financial aid at these institutions. There will be time for questions and to meet representatives at the end. RSVP here.
Room: Dorrance Auditorium
Parking: Parking is available in the aquatic and tennis center parking lots, on the west side of 40th St., just south of Stanford Drive. For Maps/GPS directions, please use the following address: 5306 N. 40th St. Paradise Valley, AZ 85252.
 
SAT/ACT Test Prep Opportunities:  Applerouth’s National Practice Test Weekend
On National Practice Test Weekend (April 27-28), we’re hosting official SAT + ACT, proctored practice exams for free! Participating students will receive a detailed score breakdown , access to an exclusive Strategy Session led by a top tutor, and a private follow-up consultation with one of our Program Advisors. Program Advisors will help families map out a testing timeline and study plan based on each student’s unique goals.  Learn more here.
Summer Opportunities
Beacon College’s Summer for Success For more than a quarter century, Beacon College has been the recognized leader in offering affordable, career-focused baccalaureate degree programs for students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other learning differences. While living on campus at Beacon College, summer students will:
▪              Participate in two core courses and one additional class from nearly a dozen electives.
▪              Experience what it’s like to live and learn on a college campus.
▪              Learn, from current Beacon students, how to self-advocate and make the most of essential college support programs.
▪              Participate in a wide range of campus activities and join in weekend excursions to such venues as the Kennedy Space Center, Orlando theme parks, and area beaches.

STEAM Summer Camp at Tonto Creek : This year we have combined our STEM camp with our STEM camp for a truly unique experience!
This camp is perfect for students who love being Outdoors, Sports, and Arts or Music! Students can pick a path to follow during the camp. The tracks available to follow include; sports, music, art, or all three. Some of the extra activities included in the camp are; Nature Photography, Archery, Low Ropes Course, Field Games, time at the creek, plenty of s'mores. This camp provides endless fun and activities for campers! Students' time spent at this camp broadens their experience with the outdoors while learning simultaneously. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns!
Limited number of scholarships available. $325 for full session. Age range 9-15. Click here to register.

to see a full list of summer opportunities click HERE
State Testing Reminders

This week our 7 th and 8 th Graders will begin their AZ Merit State Achievement Assessments. Each grade level has 3 days of AZ Merit testing as outlined below. Testing will occur in the morning; however, these tests are not timed and a student may continue working until the end of the school day if needed. AZ Merit is not for a grade, but does provide the school valuable information about our students and our curriculum.  Please come to school well-rested and having eaten breakfast. You may bring a small snack for the break in between testing sessions on ELA and Math days.  Please be on time for school: Students who arrive after the testing session begins will not be able to start the test and will have to take the test during a make-up session later in the week.

Like AIMS, the AZ Merit tests are computer based. There are audio portions to the tests and students are encouraged to bring a set of headphones or earbuds that can plug into the head phone jack on the Chromebooks (no wireless).  Please check Jupiter for more specific grade level information, such as testing room assignments and grade level specific schedule information. 

Monday, April 1: AZ Merit Writing, 7 th grade
Tuesday, April 2: AZ Merit English Language Arts 1 and Math 1, 7 th grade
Wednesday, April 3: AZ Merit English Language Arts 2 and Math 2, 7 th grade
Thursday, April 4: AZ Merit Writing, 8 th grade

Thursday, April 11: AZ Merit English Language Arts 1 and Math/Algebra I EOC 1, 8 th grade
Friday, April 12: AZ Merit English Language Arts 2 and Math/Algebra I EOC 2, 8 th grade

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cole at acole@northphoenixprep.org  
Reminder-
Vending machines are inaccessible until further notice.
Please plan to bring snacks and/or lunch to school.Thank you!
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