May 10, 2020

In this issue: Headmaster Letter Final Exams Community Investment College Counseling NPX Parade May 15th Class of 2020 Spirit Week Re-cap Summer School- NEW INFO Student Newspaper School Support Graduation Date Yearbook Volunteer Information Dates to Note Upcoming Dates: May 15th - Gladiator Parade 10:00 am North Phoenix Campus May 18 - 20 Final Exams May 21st - Last day of school June 1st - Summer School Begins June 27th - Graduation Ceremony

HEADMASTER LETTER Dear North Phoenix Prep Families, Thank you for a wonderful teacher appreciation week last week! Our teachers truly are heroes, and I am so proud of the work that they are doing to keep the spirit of learning alive in our community. They know the centuries-old truth that Plutarch wrote: "The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." If you did not get a chance last week, please join me in expressing your gratitude for the dedication that our teachers have shown all of us. I am also grateful to everyone who participated in our virtual spirit week! What a fantastic way to turn lemons into lemonade. Our students are keeping the Gladiator spirit strong! Distance can't keep us from socializing! As we look towards next week, let me invite you to join us for an NPX Farewell Parade on Friday, May 15 at 10 am. With Devotion and Good Cheer, Headmaster Weinhold

FINAL EXAMS Final exams will be May 18-20. Please see this LINK for the email with the exam schedule that was sent on May 8th.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Did You Know? Our #CommunityInvestment goal of $160,000 is a vital part of our school's operating budget. #CommunityInvestment is what allows us to offer programs like art, music, and foreign language on a daily basis. ❤️Thank you for supporting our students and teachers ❤️ Northphoenixprep.org/support #gladiatorstrong #weareallinthistogether

COLLEGE COUNSELING Paradise Valley Community College Virtual Enrollment and Scholarships! PVCC is hosting its first virtual Priority Enrollment Week (Palooza) to assist incoming students with the enrollment process. This will be held May 18-22, 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the link provided in the attached flyer . Deadlines for two of the PVCC scholarships for incoming students has been extended. For those interested, the links below provide further information. PVCC GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS:   https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/financial-aid/pvcc-maricopa-scholarships   PVCC PUMA SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline June 29th https://cdn.paradisevalley.edu/docs/students/fin-aid/sr-puma-scholarship.pdf    Maricopa Foundations Scholarship: Deadline May 31st   https://mcccdf.academicworks.com/   Let me know if you have any questions contact Dynorah Harries in the Office of Recruitment at 602.787.7638 or Dynorah.Harries@paradisevalley.edu . Kathleen M. Miller | College Counselor E: KMiller1@northphoenixprep.org

Please join us for an NPX “Farewell Parade” When: Friday May 15th   What time: 10 AM- 1030 AM   Where: Our School parking lot through the drop off and pick up route   How can you participate/spectate? If you would like to participate, you may drive through our school parking lot to help us celebrate our Graduating Class of 2020 as they line field in their Caps and Spirit wear. Our faculty and staff from NPX and ANP will also be spread out (6ft apart) surrounding our school perimeter as a final farewell to this school year. If you would like to, you are welcome to decorate your cars, and make signs to celebrate our Class of 2020 & say goodbye to our faculty & staff. Please note: Everyone must stay in their cars and drive safely through the route We hope you will come and join us in celebrating our Gladiators, class of 2020 & give a Farewell to the faculty and staff at NPX & ANP!

CLASS OF 2020 Congratulations to our 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian! VIRTUAL SPIRIT WEEK! Congratulations Gladiators on ROCKING our Virtual Spirit Week! Click through the links below for a sampling of the daily fun! Monday- Journey to Middle Earth Tuesday - Into the Deep Wednesday - Blast to the Past Thursday - Super Hero Friday - I Need My Space! Follow North Phoenix Prep on social media to stay connected to our wonderful Gladiator Community! ‌ ‌

SUMMER SCHOOL Attention Parents! Summer school is still on for North Phoenix Prep. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be hosting summer school in an online format. The format will be different from what your students have experienced thus far in Google classroom. There will be synchronous, live, learning involved in all of the classes being offered for approximately 3-5 hours a week, as well as homework. The classes will be intensive and are meant to cover a year of material.   The cost of summer school has been reduced* to take into account the current environment we are living in. There have also been two classes added to the course offerings for high school credit recovery. *Those families who have already registered/payed for summer school will receive a refund of the over-payment. Please check your email for this notification. Refunds may take up to 7 days to process. Click HERE for the new brochure Register and pay for classes HERE Scroll to choose entering 7th grade Prep or NPX Summer School (credit recovery)   Please reach out to Michelle Jensen for further questions and information. MJensen@NorthPhoenixPrep.org

STUDENT NEWSPAPER The newest edition of our student newspaper is available! Click on the image access

REMOTE LEARNING REMINDERS Tech Tip: About to submit your assignment? Remember to save your work on your local device prior to sending.   Academic integrity remains important in a remote learning environment. Please talk with your student about the importance of honesty in all circumstances this week.

FAMILY AND STUDENT SUPPORT North Phoenix Prep is dedicated to helping our families navigate this unprecedented time. Please access the following resources Managing Stress and Motivation Self-Care During Covid-19 for Everyone

SAVE THE DATE GRADUATION CEREMONY Our graduation date has changed to June 27th at Calvary North Church. Please Save the Date. More details to come about the format of graduation this year.

YEARBOOK ORDERS- YEARBOOKS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Please follow the order here link to purchase yearbooks through PICTAVO! ORDER HERE

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION 2020-2021 School Year Volunteer Background Checks Through the Raptor System   Great Hearts has changed our volunteer approval process for the 2020-2021 school year.  If you would like to be an approved volunteer for school year 2020-2021, or if you were a previously approved volunteer through a fingerprint background check, please complete reading this email then click on the volunteer link below.  All volunteers, regardless of previously approved status, are required to apply through the Raptor system. It should only take 10 minutes to fill out the requested information. You will receive an answer via email from the Raptor system within 48 hours. The cost is $5.00. All volunteers must be approved through this process; there are no exceptions.   Please note, when selecting the school, the system will not separate Archway and Prep (except Scottsdale).  For North Phoenix Prep|Archway North Phoenix, please choose Great Hearts North Phoenix. The system will approve you for both schools. You can choose multiple campuses if that applies to your family.   As you complete the online application, please note that you will be asked to choose the volunteer position in which you are interested. Choosing a volunteer position does not restrict you from volunteering in another capacity.   If you have any questions or concerns please contact John Lund, Great Hearts Safety Manager at  jlund@greatheartsaz.org .   We look forward to seeing you on campus for the 2020-2021 school year!    Volunteer link:   https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/volunteer/

DATES TO NOTE FOR 2020- 2021  August 6 First day of class October 5-9 Fall break December 21- January 4 Winter Break March 15-19 Spring Break May 27 Last day of classes NPX 2020-2021 Family Calendar is available here

GREAT HEARTS BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS May 14, 2020 Board meeting notices are posted at least 24 hours in advance on the North Phoenix Prep website. The notice will include time, location and agenda.

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