October 14, 2019
In this issue:

  • End of Q1
  • Wednesday Welcome Back
  • Homework Club
  • Movie Night
  • College Symposium
  • Lost and Found
  • Women's Self Defense
  • Gala Highlights
  • Lunch Menu
  • Senior Trip
  • Yearbook
  • Tennis Club
  • Winter Concert
  • Attendance
Upcoming events:

  • October 16th PSAT - All High School Students
  • October 16th Field trip- all Middle School Students
  • October 18th - Family Movie Night
  • October 19th College Symposium
  • October 24th PSO Meeting
  • October 25th Headmaster Coffee
  • October 26th Middle School Social
Celebration Week and Fall Break














We ended Quarter 1 with the culmination of Celebration week, Crazy Sock Day! The students enjoyed the sockfest and also partook in a yummy doughnut treat provided by our Development team. Thank you to the parents who came to help!
Fall Break ended with a new tradition on the Gladiator Campus- Student Parking Spot Painting. Students, friends, and family worked together to create individualized parking murals for each student spot. The results are nothing less than amazing!
Wednesday Welcome Back!

High School PSAT

  • Be on time to school. If arriving after the testing session begins, will not be able to take the test.
  • Find their testing room assignment posted in the main hallway next to the Prep entrance (off Hearn) in the glass cabinet
  • Bring a calculator
  • Please bring a snack or two, and water
  • There will be no access to the vending machine tomorrow
  • Blue Willo Catering is offering a special lunch and many special treats to purchase. Cash and card are accepted.
  • Dismissal is 2:10pm

Middle School Field Trip

Click the links below to register. All students are expected to participate.


Quarter 2 Homework Club starts Wednesday

New to Homework Club? Registration is required


Continuing with Homework Club? Pay tuition below


MOVIE NIGHT IS THIS FRIDAY






PADDINGTON

Field open's at 5:30
Movie starts at 6:30

Additional info HERE
Great Hearts College Symposium

Dear Junior Students and Parents,

Please join us for the twelfth annual Great Hearts Symposium on Saturday, October 19th from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy.

By attending the Symposium, Juniors will be able to interact with over 70 college representatives from across the country. The event is an opportunity for students to go beyond the general information and ask questions unique to their interests and situation.

To make the most out of student's time talking with reps, we highly recommend that each student come prepared with information cards, filled out before the event. We strongly advise students to bring a minimum of 25 student information cards to the Symposium to provide to the college reps. Please see attachment (located at the bottom of this email) to access the student information card form.

In addition to the college fair, parents are encouraged to attend a presentation by Adam Webster, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Recruitment and Alumni Engagement at Carleton College. Mr. Webster will focus on how to help your students in preparing, planning, and navigating the college application process. In the past, Mr. Webster has presented to Great Hearts parents, and by popular demand, we are thrilled he will be joining us again this year.

To provide the best experience for all, please be aware of the following:

The Symposium is exclusively for only Great Hearts Juniors and their parents All Juniors are required to wear their uniform to be allowed into the event, no exceptions!

Entrances to the event are located at both the East and West side of the building Parking is available at both Scottsdale Archway and Scottsdale Preparatory (address provided below)
 

If you plan to attend the Symposium, please RSVP


We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please see your college counselor.

Kindly,

The Great Hearts College Counseling Team

 Parking Located at:

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy- 16537 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Scottsdale Archway Academy- 16648 N 94th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Planners Available

Has your student lost their planner? There are a limited number of planners available at the front desk for $10.00.

Speaking of lost-

There is an assortment of lunch boxes, water bottles, sweaters, school supplies, eyeglasses, etc. in the lost and found which is located in the MPR. If your student is missing something please remind them to look there first. All lost and found items will be donated to charity at the end of each month.
Women’s Self Defense
A Week-end Enrichment Activity for the North Phoenix Prep Community.

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, in partnership with Master Michael Kaneen and 9 Dragons Kung Fu, is pleased to present a practical course in self-defense for our female students. This course focuses on the key aspects of self-defense for women, including knowledge, instinct, preparation, situational awareness, and specific techniques for repelling a physical attack.

Session 1 begins November 2nd. Read HERE for additional information
Access registration documents by clicking below
The 4 th  Annual Great Hearts Gala took place on Saturday, September 28th raising over $550,000 in gross revenue to support our teachers. Thank you to all of our families who supported this wonderful initiative. Click here to  view photos  from the Gala or  watch the footage  from the live stream. Please tentatively Save the Date of September 26, 2020 for next year’s event. If you are interested in representing our North Phoenix community on the 2020 Gala committee, please contact Brenna Norris at  bnorris@greatheartsaz.org .
Blue Willow Lunch Program

Please view the October Hot Lunch Menu

other available items and pricing available HERE

REMINDER! Pizza Day is now on Tuesdays to ensure there is enough time to serve our students.
Donations Needed for Silent Auction!

In late October we will hold our 2nd annual online silent auction, benefiting our seniors who are fundraising so hopefully the whole class can afford their senior trip. We rely on donations from our community to pull this off. Donations can include items, sports memorabilia, event tickets, services, etc. Please contact Josh Miller at jmiller820@gmail.com if you'd like to donate, or have any questions.
Yearbook ordering available now!

Early Bird Yearbook ordering now available! Please follow this link to order yearbooks through PICTAVO!

North Phoenix Prep Tennis Club

Students who are interested in joining the tennis team this spring are also encouraged to build their tennis skills by joining the NPX Tennis Club with Seth Korey Tennis Academy. This is separate than the fall break camp, is an after-school club and runs through December. Complimentary transportation is provided!
Start date is October 21st. Information and sign up HERE
GREAT HEARTS LACROSSE
If your student is interested in joining Lacrosse please take a look at this flyer .  
Winter Concert Update

Due to the large numbers of students enrolled in Music and Choir this year, along with the desire to have receptions post-performance, The Fine Arts Department, in conjunction with NPX administration, have decided to change the date of the High School and Honors Choir Winter Concert to Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Calvary North Church .  Call time for ALL students is 5:00pm at the church.  This concert will be for 9th and 10th grade Choir, as well as the Middle School & Honors Choirs. The team felt splitting the concerts was in the best interest of students, their families, and the teachers tasked to supervise.
 
The Middle School Winter Concert will still take place on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Calvary North Church. 
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