Dear Archway Families,
The other day I received one of those heartbreaking calls from my youngest son, who is a senior in college. It pains a mother's heart to hear her grown boy's despairing cry on the other end of the phone. I wanted to jump through the phone and hold him tight. I wanted to protect him from the pain of failure. I wanted to fix it by bestowing my unsolicited motherly advice, but in this season of my parenting, I have learned through many trials that regardless of what I want to do, I need to just be there. Just listen. I resisted my maternal instincts to rescue my son. Interfering with my son's struggle would deny him the opportunity to learn, reflect, and regroup. I was thankful he trusted me to talk about his failure and grateful for the benefits that will follow this ordeal.
This interaction with my son reminds me of the environment at Archway North Phoenix. I am blessed to work at a place that supports a "culture of error." A culture where mistakes are embraced as part of the education process. As I observe the classrooms, I often notice some of the best learning takes place when a student declares the incorrect answer. It elevates the sense of wonder and contributes a deeper, more vibrant discussion. The teacher will listen, evaluate, and watch the struggle as these brilliant scholars learn to think for themselves. We are cultivating students to take risks and not shy away from challenges. They persevere and are resilient when they fail. It's a beautiful thing to see!
On that same note, one of our healthy rhythms at ANP is to check in each quarter with parents whose students may be struggling. This Advanced Notice that will be emailed next week is not a call to alarm; it is a call to action. Your scholar still has an opportunity to perform well before the quarter ends. In the Advanced Notice, teachers will outline a plan to support struggling scholars. This plan may include items like specific tutoring times, study suggestions, homework deadlines, etc. The goal is to see improvement and growth before the end of the quarter. Thank you for partnering with us in this process. On the path toward wisdom and virtue, it can be difficult to hear that we need to grow and improve, but we can do this together through encouragement, persistent effort, and unquenchable goodwill.
In Partnership,
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September 7: School Closed - Labor Day
September 8: Afternoon Tea with Headmaster (Zoom), K-1st Grade
September 14: School Closed - GH in-service
September 14: Curriculum Night on Zoom
September 15: Afternoon Tea with Headmaster (Zoom), 2-4th Grade
September 19: Great Hearts Telethon
September 22: Afternoon Tea with Headmaster (Zoom, 5-6th Grade
September 29: School Picture Day
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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The new menu cycle for Sept 8, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020 is now open!!
Returning families please remember to update your child's classroom for each student, If you have trouble signing in, try resetting your passwordand for families new to the program signup here!
Menu schedule:
Monday: Chick fil A and Jake's Shakes
Tuesday: Panda Express and Jake's Shakes
Wednesday: Streets of New York and Jake's Shakes
Thursday: Panera Bread and Jake's Shakes
Friday: Someburros and Jake's Shakes
IMPORTANT REMINDER WHEN ORDERING:
The student should be signed up for lunches – NOT the parent.
Be sure to order and complete the pay process before 12pm on the Friday before you want lunch. For example, orders must be paid by 12pm Friday, Sept 11th for lunches the week of Sept 14th.
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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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DISTANT LEARNING ATTENDANCE
Starting on August 4, scholars participating in distant 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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2020-2021 Registration NOW OPEN! For Athenaeum After-School Program
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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ARCHWAY PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION
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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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DISTANT LEARNING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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CHROMEBOOK LOG-IN:
Password: student1
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Note: Download Google Classroom App on your iphone to help with submitting your assignments.
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. Schwanz & 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. Sittu
5C Ms. Mueller & Ms. Layton
5D Mr. Milton & Mr. Buckley
6A Mr. Martin & Mr. Barton
6B Ms. Brennan & Ms. Siebneck
6C Mr. Sokolis & 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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