April 14, 2019

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves" ~ Abraham Lincoln

In this issue: Headmaster Letter 12th Grade Drama Tax Credit Yearbook 8th Grade Semi Formal France Trip info meeting PSO Meeting Spanish summer academy

Links 2018 19 Calendar Bell Schedule Classics to Keep Supply List Gladiator Athletics MS Contribution HS Contribution 12th Grade Contribution Uniform and Dress Code Events Calendar PSO Page 2019-20 Calendar

Upcoming Dates April 15th - 8th grade field trip to Zoo and Papago Park April 17th Early Release 2:10 pm April 17th France Trip meeting April 19th no school April 29th PSO Meeting 7 PM May 2nd - 12th grade Drama & Cabinet of Curiosities Art Show May 4th- 8th grade Semi-Formal

Headmaster Letter Dear North Phoenix Prep Families, We have a short but action-packed week ahead of us! As we launch into it with vigor, allow me to direct your attention to a brief article written by a friend of mine, Dr. Stephen Shipp. The article is titled, " Today's Schools Should Emulate the Education that Produced Abraham Lincoln ." Here's a brief snippet from the article to whet your appetites: "Our contemporary notions of practical education have little regard for things that cannot be counted, so it has trouble teaching us what is worthy of our full energies. But those things that are not easily counted are exactly the sorts of things that defined Lincoln—wit and wisdom, humility and patience, eloquence and unbending humanity. Lincoln modeled his self-education on the education of the schoolhouse. Maybe we should model our schoolhouses on his self-education." With Devotion, Headmaster Weinhold

12th Grade Drama The second semester Senior drama students invite you to travel back to 1800s England for a story of elite women, politics, and an aged scandal. In our performance of An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde we will depict an action packed day that ranges from feelings of love to claims of corruption. Some things never change! Please join us for a comedic portrayal of relatable events that could use a laugh. The performance is located in our very own MPR on May 2nd at 7pm and admittance is only $5. See you and your family there!

Take the credit! Take the Credit -     Our 2018 Tax Credit Drive ends this Monday- All dollar for dollar state tax credit contributions are due by midnight on Monday April 15, 2019! We are currently at 61% of goal…and EVERY CREDIT COUNTS! (this means that we only need 12 credits per grade level to get us to 100%) 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

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Congratulations to junior performers and Drama Club members! They all did a fantastic job in their performance of Much Ado About Nothing!

Yearbook Purchase Available! Back by popular demand- we have a limited number of yearbooks available to purchase. Follow the link below to order

Yearbook Orders

8th Grade Promotion Dance 8th grade students- this event is for you only. Celebrate this milestone with your classmates as the Prep courtyard is turned into a beautiful backdrop for merriment! Saturday, May 4th 2019 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 8th grade North Phoenix Prep students only Tickets: $15 pre-sale $20 at the door Semi- Formal Attire

France Trip Informational Meeting Wednesday, April 17th 4:30 pm- Prep Library High School Students and their parents/guardians

All Current and Incoming North Phoenix Families The final official PSO meeting of the year will be on Monday, April 29th, at 7 pm in the MPR. Come participate in the vote for next year's PSO officers. Interested in taking on a PSO role? (Your help is needed!) Peruse opportunities for service by following this LINK!

All Parents/Guardians of North Phoenix Prep students are automatically PSO members.

¡BIENVENIDOS! Study Spanish at Veritas Prep this June!   This is a great opportunity to learn the basic grammar and conversational vocabulary, appropriate for the beginner or advanced beginner.  The later weeks are also a rigorous review of grammar for the upper-level student. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis, so please register early. ELIGIBILITY : Any Great Hearts high-school student or staff member. Parents with fingerprint clearance are also welcome. DATES : Complete course – June 3-28                             Week 1 (Introductory Spanish) – June 3-7                              Week 2 (Elementary Spanish) – June 10-14                             Week 3 (Intermediate Spanish) – June 17-21                             Week 4 (Advanced Spanish) – June 24-28 TIMES : 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, Monday–Friday  COST : $350 for complete course or $125 per week  Sign up at veritasprep.configio.org under Summer Academy Questions? Contact: kmercado@veritasprep.org or nlopez@veritasprep.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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