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In
this issue:
- Headmaster Letter
- NPX at GCU!
- Charters at the Capitol
- Free Sports Fees
- College Counseling
- Professional Dancer at NPX
- DBacks MVT
- Father Daughter Dance
- Field Trips
- Yearbook
- Tennis Camp
- Save the date!
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Upcoming events:
- 2/20/20 Great Hearts at the Capitol
- 2/22/20 PSO Daddy Daughter Dance
- 2/26/20 7th Grade Field Trip
- 2/27/20 10th Grade Field Trip
- 3/3/20 8th Grade Field Trip
- 3/7/20- Basketball Tournament
- 3/16-3/20 Spring Break
- 4/4/20 NPX Spring Carnival
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Headmaster Letter
Dear North Phoenix Prep Families,
First, thank you to the families who attended my meet and greet sessions and to the many parents that I have been able to get to know at events and other gatherings. My interactions with the Gladiator community have reaffirmed my decision to leave my comfortable position at Arete and invest myself fully into North Phoenix Prep. I have learned much about the community here and have witnessed first hand teachers and students who care deeply about the work we are doing. Watching the Chorale perform at GCU, seeing students flock in herds to shave their head for a fellow Gladiator, witnessing the crowd of students roar for the winners of field day, and seeing the love that teachers have for one another around the lunch table has confirmed that I am in the right place.
While there is much to be celebrated, I have also heard your feedback. I am grateful to the parents and teachers who have shared their concerns about our academy. We can only continue to elevate our campus and our mission through these conversations. I have ideas, I may even have answers, but the true path to elevation is paved with humility, relationships, and commitment.
Here are a few common trends:
Clarity around grading and “where a student stands”
Community events and opportunities to celebrate the great works of our student body (i.e. school spirit)
Additional opportunities for students to thrive academically and athletically
Teacher retention
Transition can be hard and messy, but it doesn’t have to be. I will continue to learn and to listen to families and faculty so that we can spend our summer planning for the 20-21 year with all of the facts in line. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have questions or concerns.
With Gratitude,
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Corinne Jacobson | Incoming Headmaster
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
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Congratulations to Mr. Herrera and our Honors Choir! Great job representing North Phoenix Preparatory at the GCU Basketball game, Saturday, February 20th
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Join Great Hearts parents and other charter school supporters on February 20th from 11:00-1:00 on the lawn of the Arizona State Capitol.
Find us at the "Great Hearts" tent to pick up a free t-shirt, and then stick around to hear from
Governor Doug Ducey
and other legislative members
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Sports Fee Drawing
Gladiators!
TAX CREDITS = A Chance to Win a FREE Sports Season!
Increase your chances to win, by spreading the word! Invite Friends and family to make their Tax Credit to NPX on behalf of your athlete. Every Tax credit that comes in with your athlete as the referral, will be entered into the drawing. We will have 3 winners, one for Fall, Winter and Spring.
Winners will be announced
on March 13
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College Counseling News
Class of 2020,
It’s time to gather your North Phoenix Prep pictures for your Senior Dinner slide show! Miss Alana Curtis has graciously offered to assemble and edit this priceless video. Yet in order to do so, every family will need to submit pictures of their student’s NPX experience to Alana on or
before Friday, March 6, 2020.
That gives you three weeks from today to email these memories to Alana at
We currently have four seniors that have provided their pictures. So please make this a priority for your senior!
The deadline for ordering Graduation Announcements from Balfour is Monday, March 2, 2020. If you are interested, please contact Balfour at 480-990-0141 for pricing and to place your order. These announcements are typically sent out about 6 weeks prior to the ceremony to give family and friends time to make arrangements to celebrate with you! The March 2
nd
deadline was set so that there would be enough time for printing, shipping and mailing these announcements.
Class of 2021,
Juniors and their parents are invited to a Rising Senior Night on
Thursday, February 27, 2020
from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at North Phoenix Preparatory. College Counseling will be equipping you with valuable information while giving your student another opportunity to utilize Naviance as one of their primary college tools. Your attendance is just one of the many ways that your family can partner with College Counseling in this exciting college journey!
The evening agenda will include:
- Generating a List of Colleges that your student is interested in
- Resume building instruction on their Naviance Student account
- A Getting to Know You Student survey
- Letter of Recommendation procedures
- SAT School Day Reminder - March 25th
- Sharing FREE SAT test prep resources
- Navigating to FREE Scholarship resource tools
Kathleen M. Miller | College Counselor
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Hip Hop and Salsa!
Wednesday, February 19th
professional dancer, model, and actor Robert "Chino" Lopez will be on campus to share his dance talents through teaching two classes.
Hip Hop 2:30-3:30
Salsa 3:30-4:30
Mr. Lopez has toured internationally, appeared in multiple commercials as well as prime time television. Dance credits include America's Got Talent "Nuttin but Strings", America's Best Dance Crew" and MTV's Top Pop.
We will be graced with his fun choreography and are happy to welcome him during his visit to Arizona where he will also be teaching at multiple studios as well as teaching at the Arizona Dance Educator Organization High School Dance Festival.
Fee is waived for current Dance club students.
All (Prep) grade levels and ability welcome.
This is sure to be a fun time for all!
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AZ Diamondbacks Most Valuable Teachers!
Let's show our amazing teachers how much they are loved and appreciated.
Encourage your student to nominate their teacher for a Diamondbacks Most Valuable Teacher Award.
Follow the link below for information on how to nominate
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Great Hearts North Phoenix
Daddy Daughter Dance 2020 -February 22nd
Join us for an evening of glitter, glitz and glam!
This year's Daddy Daughter Dance will be coming to you live from the red carpet! Dress to impress in your finest as the Great Hearts North Phoenix community comes together for a night of dancing, schmoozing and lots of fun! The night's festivities will include: two photo booths, special awards, dance lessons and so much more! Dads- it's a great time to show your daughters a night on the town (in the gym of course!)
Early registration fee is $25 and will later increase to $40 (any registrations after 2/17) so be sure to buy your tickets now to secure your place at the dance!
The $25 ticket is for: Dad/Father Figure + Daughter(s). In order to fully register on this site, you will be prompted to prepay before the sign up is complete.
Please be sure to complete the payment online.
The $25 fee covers the dad/father figure AND any number of daughters attending so please only register one time for your father/daughter entourage.
All attendees are encouraged to dress in red carpet attire, however, it is not required.
The deadline to register is 2/17.
You won't want to snub this one - the paparazzi will be taking notes!
Note: We are renting a dance floor this year so all shoes will be allowed!
Coat check will also be available at the event.
Great Hearts North Phoenix
14100 North 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
QUESTIONS? Contact dance@anppso.org
Date: 02/22/2020 (Sat.)
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Great Hearts North Phoenix Gym
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Register for Field Trips!
7th Grade
Field trip to Southwest Shakespeare February 26th
Students will be attending a performance of
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Follow this
link
for information
10th Grade
Field trip to Arizona Renaissance Festival February 27th
Follow this
link
for information
8th Grade
Field Trip to Southwest Shakespeare March 3rd
Students will be attending a performance of
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Follow this
link
for information
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YEARBOOK ORDERS
Please follow this link to order yearbooks through PICTAVO!
Parents of Senior Students- purchase Senior Ad's still available!
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Seth Korey Tennis Academy offers a spring break camp for students of all ages and levels. Click on the link below for additional information.
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April 4th, 2020
North Phoenix Community Carnival
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MARCH 7
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GH North Phoenix Community Basketball game!
Our Headmasters are pumped up and ready to go!
Click on the video below to check out a few of their skills
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A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
With cold and flu season well underway, the nurse's office has very important information to share. Please click below and read thoroughly
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Sign up for updates through the Remind App
Text 81010 to @northpho or follow this link below:
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Email is preferred to phone call- Thank you!
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GREAT HEARTS BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS
February 13, 2020
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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North Phoenix Preparatory | 14100 N. 32nd Street | Phoenix, AZ | 85032 | 602-996-4355
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