HEADMASTER LETTER

One of the things that I love about being an Archway Headmaster is the energy and enthusiasm that our scholars bring with them to school each day. Even before the bell rang, I could tell by walking through the halls that today was going to be a very exciting day, and it did not disappoint!

The first graders have been studying the solar system, and their learning culminated in today’s Astronomy Day. Donned with handmade astronaut helmets, the first graders shared their knowledge by presenting “Neighbors in Space.” Each scholar shared information about the planets, asteroids, and dwarf planets. There was even a demonstration of the moon orbiting the earth as students slowly circled one another. The presentation concluded with a rendition of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” during which the scholars boasted about their knowledge of the star’s composition and no longer had to ‘wonder what you are.’ 

The fifth and sixth graders held their Argonaut Games today. The field day was patterned after the summer Olympics and began with a torch run and a commitment to sportsmanship. Some of the events in the gym included chariot races and a canoe slalom, which is pretty impressive given that there were no horses or bodies of water. There were plenty of scooters, though! Some of the field events included fencing and a hammer throw. The fencing involved jousting with pool noodles, and the hammer throw was held with tennis balls attached to ropes. Awards were given during the closing ceremonies that acknowledged athletic prowess and a proper display of virtues.

A special thank you to our parent volunteers who helped provide supplies for Astronomy Day and who helped man various stations for Field Day. We couldn’t have done it without you. And, of course, hats off to our first-grade teachers and to our PE coaches for all their hours of hard work and planning to make these events successful.
Truly,
Curtis Fee, Headmaster
IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION & DATES
November 16 Mother-Son kickball
November 18 5 B & 5 D Choir Performance
November 18 Parent education night , Stress & Coping in Students 6-7pm
November 19 6A & 6B Choir Performance
November 20 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon -Mexican Fiesta Theme Mexican Fiesta Food
November 21 Picture Retake
November 22 Kindergarten Field Trip
November 25 6C & 6D Choir Performance
November 27 12 p.m. dismissal - Half Day
November 28 NO SC HOOL - Happy Thanksgiving
November 29 NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving
December 16 School Wide Spelling Bee Competition
PARTNERING WITH PARENTS
In order for students to have extra practice in math please take some time with you student to go over the following links this weekend.


TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Derek Barton was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Barton graduated from Northern Arizona University in May 2019 with a B.S. in Political Science. While in Flagstaff, he worked as an intern in the Coconino County Public Defender’s office. Before that, Mr. Barton briefly lived in Santa Barbara, California, attending school and working as a TA in the Sociology department at Santa Barbara City College. In his spare time, Mr. Barton continues to independently study political science, with particular interests in the judicial branch and political theory. He volunteers with a local pig rescue and has developed a love for both pigs and working with animals. Mr. Barton’s other favorite activities are playing basketball, pinball, and guitar, as well as reading and spending time with his two cats, Storm and Margot.

FALL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
1 st semester musical performances

Location:
Archway MPR from 3:45 to 4:10

Details:
Two class sections will join forces at each performance to sing various autumnal and wintry tunes for you! Students will not wear concert attire.

Invited:
All family and friends are welcome to attend; you will be able to pick siblings up as usual and then walk right into the MPR when the doors open at 3:30. Please check the schedule below to see when your scholars will be performing, and do not hesitate to email their music teacher with any questions.

Parking:
Parent parking will be located in the Paradise Valley Baptist Church parking lot to the South of Archway North Phoenix school across Hearn Road for the performances.

Questions:
Ms. Park (K-2)
Mr. Lang (5-6)
   
PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT
Stress & Coping in Students

When: November 18 th
Where: Scottsdale Preparatory Academy
Time: 6pm-7pm

Ages: All are welcome- will be applicable for k-12 th

Information: What is stress? What does it look like during different developmental stages? This informational presentation will provide information on what is “typical” for students, and how stress can affect a student’s daily life. We will look at how environmental factors can play a part, as well explore constructive coping skills that parents can teach their students in order to build a resilient child. The goal is to increase knowledge about stress and coping, provide insight into symptoms, and build skills to support our scholars in managing their feelings.
Contact:
Lauren Katz, Great Hearts Director of School Counseling
LKatz@GreatHeartsaz.org
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
The second quarter enrichment program is next week! The students will see a performance of Oliver Twist by the Hampstead Stage Company. This Dickens’ classic is about the young orphan, Oliver, who overcomes great hardships in Victorian London. It is a coming of age tale about survival and friendship. Through this play, students will be encouraged to help those around them, and have the hope of rising above what seem like insurmountable odds. Oliver Twist has humor and pathos that guarantee to both educate and entertain.
If you have not donated to your student's field trip and enrichment fee, please donate here . We ask for only a $25.00 donation for the year which includes four enrichment programs and two class field trips. T
GREAT- FUL  HEARTS
As we close on the second week of our great- ful hearts campaign, we would like to take a moment to thank all the families that have so generously donated toward this special holiday initiative so far. Our community truly is the best! Let's continue this wonderful momentum so we are able to reach our goal by December 4th! 

This week, you were able to get a glimpse into one of the attributes we are grateful for in our teachers - their sense of humor ! Stay tuned each week for more videos starring our very own faculty! And please continue to encourage your scholars to decorate hearts . A sentence filled with kind words goes a long way in the eyes of their teachers! For more information and to donate online, visit anppso.org/hearts   

Thank you for making this campaign so special for our faculty!
LOST & FOUND
Check online to take a look at our current Lost and Found Inventory. Labeled items will be returned to your scholar. www.anppso.org/lostandfound
PSO PASSIVE FUNDRAISING
Shop Shutterfly and Raise Money for ANP! For your holiday cards and gifts this year, please use this link:  http://www.anp.shutterflystorefront.com/  and ANP will receive 8% back on your purchase. Find cute gifts for grandparents, memorialize your last vacation with a photobook, or get your holiday cards completed. Please share this link with others.
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Have you checked out our amazing lunch program? Order Hot Lunch
Would you like to volunteer at lunchtime? Lunch Volunteers

KICKBALL
Saturday November 16 th ANP annual Kickball Tournament! You must sign up to be added to a team: Kickball Sign UP
More information and last years pictures at: www.anppso.org/kickball/
YEARBOOK PHOTO
Don't miss your chance to help us preserve memories of the 2019-20 school year and see your photography in print! Please take pictures at upcoming concerts, field trips, club and classroom events, movie night, and more and send your photographs to the yearbook committee:
ANPyearbook@gmail.com   If possible, please include names of students in the photo, grade level, and the event name and date. Thank you for your help!
TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
November 20 th (note the date change) Mexican Fiesta Theme. Sign up here: Mexican Fiesta Food
5TH & 6TH GRADES WINTER SPORTS TEAMS
Registration Now Open
SETH KOREY TENNIS CAMP OVER WINTER BREAK - DECEMBER
LOVE AND LOGIC
The One-Sentence Intervention (Positive Adult-Child Relationships)
There will never never enough rewards, consequences or techniques to get challenging kids to behave and learn if we are not developing positive adult-child relationships.

The "One-Sentence Intervention" is our all time favorite technique for building such relationships with children. Listed below are the steps:
  1. Identify six unique things about the child.
  2. Using this interests or qualities, fill in the blanks: I've noticed that _________. I noticed that. (Example: I've noticed that you really like to draw.)
  3. Approach the child, smile, and whisper the statements identified above at least two times a week for at least three weeks. This is the "experimental period."
  4. Do not end the statement with something like, "...and that's great!"
  5. Do this only when it won't embarrass the child.
  6. Do this only when he or she is calm.
  7. Listen if the child wants o talk about the strength or interest.
  8. After the three week experimental period, test this intervention by asking the child to do something for you. Use the following words: Will you do this (or stop doing that) just for me? Thank you.
  9. Remember to smile and whisper. Also remember to walk away from the child as soon as you finish saying, "thank you."
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NEW STUDENTS
New students not currently enrolled in ANP takes place November 13 th – December 13 th.

Please note all current 6 th grade students who plan to enroll at North Phoenix Prep for 7 th grade must submit an application during the Open Enrollment period. Please submit your application today in the Parent Portal: https://enrollment.canopyhosting.com/

Re-enrollment for returning Archway students will kick-off on March 2 nd. 
FREE MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL
Did you know that you can double or even triple your Community Investment and Tax Credit donations to Archway North Phoenix? Many companies will match your donations to our school through their Corporate Gift Matching Programs. And it’s an easy way to increase the impact of your donations!

Simply  click on this link, type the name of your employer in the “Matching Gifts” tab, and hit submit to find out if your company offers a Corporate Matching Gifts Program. If your company does have a Matching Gifts program, please submit the appropriate paperwork to your Human Resources department to have your gifts to our school matched. Please contact Jackie Curtis at jcurtis@northphoenixprep.org or 602-404-7414 with any questions.
TEACHER NEWSLETTERS

KINDERGARTEN Newsletter
K-A Ms. Distler & Ms. Sloane
K-B Ms. Michael & Ms. Cremeen
K-C Ms. Baines & Ms. Garcia
K-D Ms. Leahy & Ms. Huntley

FIRST GRADE Newsletter
1-A Ms. Bebow & Ms. Dunn
1-B Ms. Wittmann & Ms. Ray
1-C Ms. Gianforte
1-D Ms. Page & Ms. Wingo

SECOND GRADE

THIRD GRADE

FOURTH GRADE

FIFTH GRADE Newsletter
5-A Ms. Kwan & Ms. Moore
5-B Mr. Cain & Mr. Buckley
5-C Ms. Mueller & Mr. Mashal
5-D Mr. Milton & Mr. Jefferson

SIXTH GRADE Newsletter
6-A Mr. Martin & Mr. Barton
6-B Ms. Brennan & Mr. Sokolis
6-C Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Messana
6-D Ms. Marrufo & Ms. Siebneck

Please note all current 6 th grade students who plan to enroll at North Phoenix Prep for 7 th grade must submit an application during the Open Enrollment period. Please submit your application today in the Parent Portal: https://enrollment.canopyhosting.com/
Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix|

archwaynorthphoenix.org
14100 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
602 996 4355