Dear Archway Family and Friends,
When I graduated from high school in the early 90’s (yes, last century), a frequently played song was “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye to Yesterday.” Boyz II Men had no idea how right they would be nearly 30 years later. As we come to the close of the 2019-20 school year, it is indeed hard – very challenging – to say goodbye.
With the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the subsequent transition to remote learning, and the safety protocols outlined by the State of Arizona, this has been quite the unusual ending to a school year. However, we want to provide your scholars an opportunity to say farewell to their teachers before the summer begins.
On Friday, May 15, we will be having a parade on campus from 10:00-10:30 a.m. The graduating Class of 2020 from North Phoenix Prep will be on the field, and many teachers from both Prep and Archway will be stationed around the perimeter of the buildings while families drive through the parking lot following the drop-off traffic flow. Scholars are encouraged to make signs, banners, posters, etc. to congratulate the seniors and to wish their teachers farewell.
Please keep in mind that teachers’ participation is optional, so there is a chance that your scholar’s teachers may not be in attendance. As a school, we fully support and respect each teacher’s right to make that decision. Also, the parade will be slow. Exercise patience and understanding as we anticipate a high volume of cars on campus. All families and scholars are to remain in their vehicles for their own safety and that of others. Finally, even though May 15 will be the last Friday of this school year, remote learning will continue the following week via Google Classroom.
As I visit with teachers, they regularly lament how much they miss seeing their scholars. We appreciate all your efforts through remote instruction and the tremendous support that you have displayed this quarter and throughout the entire year. Thank you!
Be safe. Be well.
Truly,
Mr. Fee
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Daily:
Pledge of allegiance with guest faculty member. Code of an Argonaut and morning poem with Mr. Fee at 8 a.m.
ANP Facebook site.
Every Tuesday and Thursday: 2:50 p.m. Mr. Fee reads another chapter of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Every Friday: 2:50 p.m. School Song
May 11: Pickup student belongings 8-9 a.m.
May 11-15: ANP Facebook dedication to the graduating Senior Class!
May 15: North Phoenix Community Car Parade: Celebrating the graduating senior class and the last Friday of the school year by waving to your favorite ANP teachers!
May 18-21: ANP Facebook dedication to 6th graders!
May 21: Last day of school
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NORTH PHOENIX COMMUNITY CAR PARADE
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RACE EXTENSION!
RACE EXTENSION!
- Argonauts Quarantine Virtual Race –
- We are extending the race deadline for 2 more weeks to get more participation. Talk to your friends within the school community and let’s get some more competition on all of the grade levels and with the adults!! Last day to submit results is Wednesday, May 13th at midnight!
- Please email srutt@archwaynorthphoenix.org with pictures of your runs!
- Current Leaders:
- Adults: Walter Houtz (5:15) and Kelley Madsen (7:13)
- Kindergarten: Dean Heise (10:08) and Marceline Perez (10:51)
- 1st Grade: NO BOY ENTRANTS and Natalia Zuraikat (8:34)
- 2nd Grade: Nathan Perkins (8:09) and Esther Utterback (9:39)
- 3rd Grade: Nihal Khalsa (10:14) and Evelyn Cantrell (10:20)
- 4th Grade: NO BOYS ENTRANTS and Maebelle Perkins (7:53)
- 5th Grade: Nikolas Reno (6:52) and Niranjan Khalsa (10:14)
- 6th Grade: Lleyton Houtz (6:55) and Abigail Peters (6:47)
- Who: Archway North Phoenix Families (Adults and Children), Faculty and Teachers
- What: 1 Mile Race
- Where: Anywhere you can! Backyard loops, neighborhood loops, park loops, treadmill, or wherever you can find that is safe!
- When: Please submit your results by Wednesday, May 13th at midnight and we will announce the results in the May 15th Newsletter!
- Why: To stay active during the quarantine and have some fun friendly competition within our school community!
- Cost: FREE!
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- Recording/ Submitting Your Time:
- Recording Options
- GPS watch, running app on a phone, measure a distance with a car then run that route, run on a track and use a timer, etc.
- Submitting
- ENTER YOUR RESULTS – Visit this link and find your correct tab to enter your results.
- You will be able to see the results of other students/ adults who have done the race as they enter their times
- Please just type your name and then the time right after in the correct slot (Example: John Doe – 9:45)
- On your Honor! Please be honest with the times you submit. Parents please help your child(ren) submit their times.
- Can I run the race multiple times?
- Yes! If you would like to beat your 1st time that you entered, feel free to try an beat it as many times as you need to during the 2 week time frame! Just go back into the results page and change your time if you beat it!
- Prizes
- Awards will be given for 8 different categories:
- Adults, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders
- The winning time for each category will be mailed a 1st place ribbon in the mail!
- Winners will be announced in the May 1st Family Newsletter!
- Questions? Please Email srutt@archwaynorthphoenix.org
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Our #CommunityInvestment goal of $300,000 is a vital part of our school's operating budget. #CommunityInvestment is what allows us to offer programs like art, music, foreign language, and P.E. on a daily basis.
❤️
Thank you for supporting our students and teachers
❤️
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ARGONAUT SCHOOL SONG
If you’d like to be a part of one of the FINAL two school song videos this year, please send an email to your music teacher at:
They will send you some instructions for how to record your student signing and be added to the Facebook video posting each Friday.
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STUDENT BELONGING PICKUP
Please plan to pick up your student’s belongings
Monday, May 11, between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.
North side of Archway Building (morning drop off lane).
Please stay in your vehicle and roll down the passenger side window, a volunteer will approach and ask for the student’s last name.
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SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Please use this link to access the all
SCHOOL DIRECTORY. password: (email for password)
The directory is broken down by classroom and your information is only included if you agreed to the disclosure during enrollment. If you have questions or would like to be added please contact: sconner@archwaynorthphoenix.org.
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STUDENT SAFETY
ZOOM MEETINGS: The safety of our students is our priority. Please do not record any zoom meetings or post any photos of zoom meetings where students faces are visible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Great Hearts has implemented new safety procedures within Zoom. If your Zoom application has a notice to upgrade your version of Zoom, please click on the link and upgrade.
ANP WEBSITE SECURE
Concerns were raised about the security of our ANP Website. We did a thorough investigation and there have been no breaches in security with any of our websites. The content is protected and secure in google classroom and the PDF packets.
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AMAZON PURCHASES
Bookmark
www.anppso.org/amazon/ when you shop through our special Amazon link, ANP will earn up to 10.5% on qualifying purchases.
PSO NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS CHECK OUT
FACEBOOK
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Ms. Mueller
has called North Phoenix home for as long as she can remember. After high school she attended the University of Arizona, where she studied Philosophy and Religious Studies.
In addition to teaching 5th grade, Ms. Mueller also attends Arizona State University, and is currently pursuing a Masters of the Great Books.
For fun Ms. Mueller enjoys walking her dog, coaching softball, doing yoga, lifting weights, cooking food, and spending time with family.
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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 continue reading carefully 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
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We look forward to seeing you on campus for the 2020-2021 school year!
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NOTICE OF UPCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The next meeting date for the 2019-20 fiscal year is May 14, 2020. Meeting locations will be posted on the school website as the date approaches.
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Love and Logic tips for parents: Giving our students hope during tough times.
Mommy! Look at me!”
“Daddy! Look at me!”
We’ve all heard this from our kids. We’ve also seen how their faces brighten when we stop what we are doing to notice their interests, unique gifts, or accomplishments. Built into our DNA is strong desire…a strong need…to be noticed.
Being noticed means that others enjoy us.
Being noticed means that we are valuable and loved.
Being noticed provides hope…even in the midst of very tough times.
Do this at least twice a week:
Say, “I notice that you___________."
Examples include:
“I notice that you like to play with your cars. I noticed that.
“I notice that you like to talk on the phone with your friends.”
“I notice that you keep your car really clean.”
“I notice that you like to make things with wood.”
Warning—this can feel weird, particularly to teens who feel obligated to act cool or aloof. That’s okay. If you hear something like, “You are being so weird.” Just smile and reply, “I know,” and give them some space. It will work anyway.
When our kids act like they don’t like being
noticed, it usually means that they need it all the more.
During tough times…like our world is experiencing right now…receiving the reassurance of being noticed goes a long way toward helping our kids cope. It decreases the odds that they will feel compelled to act out in order to gain our attention.
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible.
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K-A Ms. Distler & Ms. Sloane
K-B Ms. Michael & Ms. Cremeen
K-C Ms. Baines & Ms. Garcia
K-D Ms. Leahy & Ms. Huntley
1-A Ms. Larson & Ms. Dunn
1-B Ms. Wittmann & Ms. Ray
1-C Ms. Gianforte & Ms. May
1-D Ms. Page & Ms. Wingo
2-A Ms. Herr & Ms. Hunt
2-B Ms. Alexander & Ms. Roadruch
2-C Ms. Nelson & Ms. Nahar
2-D Ms. Courchaine & Ms. Hanson
3-A Ms. Diesing & Ms. Allan
3-B Ms. Redd & Ms. Ramasubramanian
3-C Ms. Marshall & Ms. Byrnes
3-D Ms. Smith, Ms. Herman, & Ms. Hamilton
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FOURTH GRADE
Newsletter
4-A Ms. Hunter & Ms. Sundaresan
4-B Ms. Lefaive & Mr. Golich
4-C Mr. Rigas & Ms. Robb
4-D Ms. Raper & Ms. Knopf
5-A Ms. Kwan & Ms. Moore
5-B Mr. Cain & Mr. Buckley
5-C Ms. Mueller & Ms. Page
5-D Mr. Milton & Mr. Jefferson
6-A Mr. Martin & Mr. Barton
6-B Ms. Brennan & Ms. Siebneck
6-C Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Messana
6-D Ms. Marrufo & Mr. Sokolis
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Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix|
archwaynorthphoenix.org
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14100 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
602 996 4355
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