Dear Archway Families,
Last night we hosted our 5th-grade orientation. This event looked much different than it did last year, but we are proud to have taken all the necessary precautions to ensure safety for the scholars, teachers, and parents.
I have to admit it felt a bit awkward not to shake hands with parents or put my arms around the scholars. With masks adorning our faces, I could not see expressions. However, as I approached families and muffled through my mask, "Hi, I am Ms. Parker, the new Headmaster, welcome to campus," body language changed to signify a space of comfort. The conversation continued as almost every parent did that thing we do with our eyes to prompt our children to talk. Each scholar politely introduced themselves. Though I do not know if it is my age or the mask on our faces, I had to have almost every scholar repeat their name.
After introductions, I received many praises for our staff, comments about the improvement in remote learning, many expressions of appreciation, and loads of "we are praying for you." This glimpse of our days ahead reminded me of how we crave personal connection with one another. Whether it is on Zoom or in person, with or without greeting customs, covered faces, and straining senses, we need each other. The spark in a person's eye and the muffled conversations still fills the soul.
To continue my commitment to provide effective communication, I would like to share some ways we can stay connected:
- Please see the Headmaster Tea Zoom schedule below. I am excited to get to know parents in an intimate and casual setting.
- I also have a Town Hall tonight at 6 pm. See the link below. This will be a discussion around the plans to move forward with the reopening of campus and information for our scholars that continue to learn remotely. I will not be discussing the school board's decision to reopen. Please see President Twist's letter that was emailed on Wednesday about the data used to make the decisions. If you have concerns, please email me directly.
- Don't forget to read your classroom newsletter. You will find the class schedules for remote and campus learning and other details about your scholar's class. We have tried our best to keep these schedules aligned to the schedule they have now.
- Please watch the attached video about the procedures for campus learning with your family before our on-campus return date. I hope this will give you a better idea of expectations and procedures.
I fondly anticipate opportunities to connect with each of you throughout the upcoming year.
In Partnership,
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August 28: Town Hall with Headmaster Parker
August 31 and September 1: Distribution Days - Blue Dismissal Cards and additional books for Distance Learners
August 31- September 2: 8 AM ANP Facebook Site Join Headmaster Ms. Parker for the Pledge of Allegiance & Argonaut Code
September 3: K-6th Grades (Full-day) for in-person start date
September 7: School Closed - Labor Day
September 14: School Closed - GH in-service
September 14: Curriculum Night on Zoom
September 19: Great Hearts Telethon
September 29: School Picture Day
ANP Town Hall Meeting
Headmaster Parker invites you to an Archway North Phoenix Town Hall meeting to go over procedures and provide information for your return to campus or for remaining in distant learning
Topic: What to expect for return to campus for in person and distant learning.
Date & Time:
Friday, August 28, 2020 6:00 P.M. Arizona
Meeting ID: 944 309 4481
Password: anpMeeting
Afternoon Tea with the Headmaster
Join Headmaster Parker for a casual conversation over Zoom (tea optional).
Meeting ID: 957 5777 3507
Pass code: anpTea
Quarter 1:
Kindergarten – Grade 1
Tuesday, September 8th at 1:30 PM
Grades 2 – 4
Tuesday, September 15th at 1:30 PM
Grades 5 – 6
Tuesday, September 22nd at 1:30 PM
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DISTRIBUTION DATES
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Distance Learners may pick up the balance of the books needed for Quarter 1.
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Families please pick-up your blue Dismissal Placards.
Monday, August 31 7:30 – 10:00 am
North side of the Archway Building. Please pull up along side the building (in the drop-off/pick-up lane). Please stay in your vehicle.
Tuesday, September 1 8:00 – 11:00 am
North side of the Archway Building. Please pull up along side the building (in the drop-off/pick-up lane). Please stay in your vehicle.
Borrowed Student Devices
If you borrowed a student device, and will be returning to on campus learning, please return the device any day the week of August 31st – September 4th
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ARCHWAY NORTH PHOENIX SAFETY PROCEDURES |
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IN-PERSON LEARNING ATTENDANCE |
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Reporting your student(s) absent for on campus classes
Please provide an email to the front office and include these 4 items:
- Student(s) First and Last Name
- Grade and Homeroom Teacher
- Specific symptoms of illness
- Diagnosis if they have seen a doctor
Checking out your student(s) during school hours
Please provide an email to the front office and copy your student(s) homeroom teacher with the pickup time. You can sign out your student(s) at the Administrative Office until 30 minutes prior to dismissal time, this helps to ensure the safety of our scholars and the traffic flow.
Please bring in your blue card. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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REMOTE LEARNING ATTENDANCE
Starting on August 4, scholars participating in online learning will be marked present by attending class Zoom sessions instead of using the Daily Google Document.
It is essential that your scholar attends every Zoom session to allow for teachers to check for understanding. Synchronized sessions will not be uploaded into the Google Classroom, but will be available by request if a unique circumstance should arise.
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2020-2021 Peanut/ Tree Nut Allergy |
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Important note from our North Phoenix Nurses:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy Procedure has been revised.
Effective immediately, all classrooms identified as “Free of Peanut/Tree Nut” will no longer allow peanuts/tree nuts, in whole, part, or as an ingredient, to be packed for lunches and/or snacks. As part of social distancing, students will be eating in their respective classrooms two to three times a week.
This policy will eliminate students inadvertently bringing peanut/tree nuts into a classroom.
Students in classrooms that have not been identified as “Free of Peanut/Tree Nut” may have peanut/tree nuts in their respective classrooms.
A peanut/tree nut free table will continue to be provided in the MPR for any student needing to sit in a nut free area while eating in the MPR.
We realize that this new policy is a change to what has been done in the past and appreciate you help in assuring the health and safety of all of our student at Great Hearts North Phoenix.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On September 19th, we hope you will tune in for the first ever Great Hearts Telethon (taking place in lieu of the Gala) from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. There will be a variety of content presented from across the network. Between 1:00 – 1:30, Archway North Phoenix and North Phoenix Prep will be featured with our two headmasters hosting the spot. We have some great ideas coming together to help highlight our schools. We hope you will participate by logging on to watch throughout the day and especially at 1:00 p.m.
For those of you who would like to participate in a more hands on way, we are seeking volunteers for onsite assistance (phone bank) on September 19th at Veritas Prep. Thank you for taking a look at our volunteer information.
Funds raised will provide bonus compensation to our very own teachers. Contact our schools’ committee representatives:
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The directory is organized by classrooms and your information is only included if you agreed to the disclosure during enrollment. Questions or to be added please contact: sconner@archwaynorthphoenix.org.
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Registration for the Athenaeum After-School Program for the 2020-21 school year is open!
Athenaeum is our after-school program for grades K-9. Athenaeum is focused on the liberal arts and promotes learning by providing students dedicated homework time in addition to enriching and academically oriented activities. Scholars also have time for snack, games and recreation, and time to socialize with friends.
The Athenaeum After-School Program will resume when in-person learning resumes for your child’s grade at the academy.
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For more information and to register, visit our academy website and click on Academy LifeàAfter School Programs.
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"GET YOUR 10 IN" challenge SNEAK PEAK video!
Want to see what opportunities are available to get your 10 in and, or interested in joining our North Phoenix Mom's and Dad's club. Take a moment to complete this google survey
Always for the latest PSO information and events visit our page: ANP PSO Facebook
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PARENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM |
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NEW FAMILIES: The Parent Ambassador Program is for our new families. We hope to connect new families with a returning family who can answer your questions and help guide your transition to Archway North Phoenix. We typically organize summer outings to encourage new and returning families to connect in-person. In the wake of current safety restrictions, we are working on alternative activities to connect families until in-person gatherings are possible. Sign up today: ambassador@anppso.org and please complete this form for your student and return it to: ambassador@anppso.org
RETURNING FAMILIES: We are also Looking for current families to be ambassadors for new families. You can walk them through questions they may have and welcome them to the Archway North Phoenix family. If interested: Form to become an ANP Ambassdor!
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FALL SPORTS / 5th AND 6th GRADERS |
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North Phoenix Gladiator Athletics invites Archway North Phoenix 5th and 6th graders to join a Gladiator Fall Sports Team!
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DISTANT LEARNING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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CHROMEBOOK LOG-IN:
Password: student1
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
ZOOM
STAYING CONNECTED
· Zoom indicates a “classroom session” should take about 1.5 mbps (upload and download).
· Other video experts suggest allowing for 5 mbps per synchronous session
· Your internet service provider should be able to tell you how much bandwidth you have coming to your home. Be sure to let them know that you need to know download and upload speeds.
o Armed with this information you can determine if you need to request an increase in bandwidth from your carrier. Be sure to ask them how long it will take before you can use the additional bandwidth.
· We encourage that all other internet traffic in the home be minimize during the teachers zoom sessions with their students (e.g., TV, other devices that may be streaming video).
TECH SUPPORT
Difficulty with username or password, please visit the Great Hearts Password/Login Help:
Great Hearts Parent Remote Learning Resource Page
Providing help with Google Classroom:
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KA Ms. Rushing & Ms. Cremeens
KB Ms. Kruzel & Ms. Sneed
KC Ms. Baines & Ms. Garcia
KD Ms. Leahy & Ms. Herrier
1A Ms. Sloane & Ms. McNaughton
1B Ms. Takash & Ms. Nahar
1C Ms. Gianforte & Ms. Dunn
1D Ms. Page & Ms. Larson
2A Ms. Herr & Ms. Nithya
2B Ms. Alexander & Ms. O'Neal
2C Ms. Herman & Mr. Golich
2D Ms. Courchaine & Ms. Walchli
3A Ms. Hunt
3B Ms. Redd & Ms. Allan
3C Ms. Marshall & Ms. Seagrave
3D Ms. Smith & Ms. Byrnes
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4A Ms. Hunter & Ms. Hernadez
4B Ms. Lefaive & Ms. Page
4C Ms. Noffz & Ms. Robb
4D Ms. Raper & Ms. Knopf
5A Ms. Kwan & Ms. Moore & Mr. Jefferson
5B Mr. Cain & Mr. Sokolis
5C Ms. Mueller & Ms. Layton
5D Mr. Milton & Mr. Buckley
6A Mr. Martin & Mr. Barton
6B Ms. Brennan & Ms. Siebneck
6C Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Messana
6D Ms. Marrufo & Ms. Krayer
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Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix
14100 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, 85032
602 996 4355
archwaynorthphoenix.org
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