1/18 Bard Competition for 3rd to 5th grades Commons: 3:30-5:00 pm

1/25 Introduction to HS—8th grade students and parents Commons: 6:00-8:00 pm

1/26 Science Fair (Judging to happen on 1/25) Gym: 5:30-6:30 pm

2/3 Archway Students Legs for Literacy $1 contribution

2/17 MS Winter Formal Commons: 5:30-7:30 pm

2/17 HS Winter Formal Commons: 8:00-10:00 pm

Order your Prep or Archway Yearbook before March when prices go up!

Important Dates 1/18/2017

From Prep Headmaster: Mrs. Westerlind

Dear Prep Families,

Starting this week, each Friday you will receive an email to allow you access to view your student’s missing assignments in Jupiter (where you go to access grade reports this year). You will see the name of the assignment and, if it is missing, it will be listed in red italics. Please discuss any missing assignments with your student and have them be in touch with their teachers. Please understand there may be some lag time between an assignment being due and it being marked as missing.

If you have questions about accessing Jupiter after you receive the email, please contact Mr. Goodrich at ggoodrich@anthemprep.org.

We hope you will find this information helpful!

Kind Regards,

Alison Westerlind

Update on Operation Paperback!

Greetings Archway and Anthem Prep families,

I personally want to thank you all for your incredibly generous donations last month concerning Operation Paperback. In total, there were 1,046 books donated, which is a 247% increase from the last year's book drive! Also, they were sent to 15 different locations, including California, South Dakota, Kansas, New York and even a military base off the coast of Africa! I also want to recognize and give many thanks to Kyle Goveia, Alec Dent, Kimberly Reese and Gabi White for giving up their whole day to help me organize, count and pack all 1,046 books. Again, thank you all for your wonderful contributions and start stocking up for next year!

Many thanks,

Mick Marquez

From the Director of Academy Giving: Diane Tyson

There’s Still Time to Participate!

Thank you to those families who have already participated in our 2016 Arizona Public School Tax Credit drive. If you’ve yet to make your Tax Credit contribution to Anthem Prep | Archway, there is still time! You have until April 15th, 2017 to make this contribution and receive your contribution back as a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state tax liability. If you have questions, please contact Diane Tyson at dtyson@anthemprep.org or 623.223.1588.

At this time, we are 77% to our goal. Go Eagles!

Thank you.

Mrs. Tyson

From the Director of Operations: Jennifer Sylvester

Dear Families,

Have you visited our new website at anthemprep.greatheartsacademies.org? Let us know what you think by emailing me at

jsylvester@anthemprep.org.

Please drive with caution behind the Circle K gas station as they are constructing a new retail pad.

Cold and flu season is in full force. Would you please consider donating a box or two of tissues for our students? Please drop

them in the main office.

Thank you. Mrs. Sylvester

From the Athletic Director: Richard Watmore

TRACK IS BEING OFFERED FOR MS & HS!

High School spring sports offered are: Baseball, Softball, and both Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis. HS Track will also be

offered at this time!

Middle School Sports offered are: Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball and Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis. MS Track will also be

offered at this time!

FYI...Practices for track will be held at Shea Middle School and Boulder Creek High School.

Sign- ups are open, so sign-up as soon as possible. Go to registermyathlete.com to sign up and pay. High school

fee is $300 and Middle school fee is $275.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at rwatmore@anthemprep.org We look forward to a great spring

season!

We will enjoy our spring season pep rally in the gym on 2/24/17.

Best Regards, Mr. Watmore

See Prep Club List below.

Archway Ballet Club—Begins January 20th!

Diamond Dance Works is excited to begin ballet class again this semester at Anthem Archway. The spring ballet dance session begins Friday January 20th and ends April 28th. Your dancer will learn basic ballet skills, terminology, and proper body alignment. For more information or to register for this class please visit DiamondDanceWorks.com or call 623-582-9858. See form below.

K-8th Grade Chess Club—Begins January 27th!

Chess Emporium will offer another session of chess for our students, K-8th grades, and is a great way to practice chess against other opponents in a competitive setting. The session begins on January 27th and ends May 12th. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. The Chess Emporium also holds classes, camps, and tournaments at their newly opened location on Carefree Highway.

Questions? You can call 602-482-4867 or visit chessemporium.com. See form below.

6th-12th Grade Art Clubs

Art Club For 6th and 7th grade will start Thursday, 1/19, at 3:05 pm-4:05pm.

The 8-12th grade Art Club will remain on Tuesdays, and will begin again on Jan 17th. Mrs. Smirnoff will offer additional information during study hall.

Congratulations to The Archway Anthem Chess Team!

The Archway Anthem Chess Team (Natalia Shankool, Landon Jurek, and Justin Lee) came in 7th place out of 37 schools at the Phoenix wide Kings Castle Chess Tournament in December! Justin Lee came in 6th place out of 67 students, taking home his first tournament trophy. See details for the Chess Club below.

Anthem Prep Clubs (6th-12th Grades)

UPDATED JANUARY 2017

Visit www.anthemprep.org to pay and register for Clubs.

Art Club Mrs. Smirnoff Open to 8-12th grade

Tuesdays 3:05-4:05 Thursdays 3:05-4:05

Location: Art Room

Astronomy Club Mr. Shaughnessy

Open to 9-12th grade Fridays

Times and Location: As specified

Creative Writing Club Mr. Cowan Open to 9-12th grade

Fridays 3:15-4:00 Location: Room 327

Folklore Club Mr. Goodrich

Open to 9-12th grade Mondays from 3:15-4:15

Location: Room 401

Gardening Club Ms. Kanim Open to 6-12th grade

Mondays from 3:30-4:00

Location: Garden

Knitting Club Ms. Kanim

Open to 6-12th grade Tuesdays from 3:30-4:00

Room 333

Archery Club Mr. Cowan and Mr. Mitchell

Open to 6-12th grade Thursdays 3:30-4:30

Location: Field

Hiking Book Club (Begins in January) Mrs. Grubaugh Open to 6-12th grade

Time and Location: TBD

SAT Prep Mrs. Bosley Open to 10-12th grade

Time and Location: TBD

Ballet Club

Archway Classical Academy

Who: Grades K-5th All skill levels welcome When: Friday January 20th –April 28th

Scheduled OFF days 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, and 4/14 (Dance club does not meet on half days or holidays)

Time: K-2nd grade 2:50-3:45PM,

3rd-5th grade 3:10-4:05PM What to wear: Be sure to wear your uniform shorts, or pants to school that day. You will wear this for dance class. There will not be time to change. Ballet shoes are welcome, but not required. Cost and how to enroll: $100 check made out to Diamond Dance Works. You can register online at DiamondDanceWorks.com, or you can deliver the bottom portion to the dance studio.

Register online or please return bottom portion with payment in person to

34406 N 27th

Drive Phoenix, AZ 85085

Email DiamondDanceWorks@gmail.com or call 623-582-9858 with any questions.

Diamond Dance Works LLC Waiver of Liability and Photo Release Form

I understand and agree that in participating in any dance class, workshop, rehearsal or performance, there is a possibility of physical

injury or death. I understand participating in such activities constitutes vigorous physical exercise and requires that a person certify

that I/my child is physically able to meet the demands of participation for such activity. I voluntarily agree, therefore, to assume all

risks and responsibility for any such injury or accident, which might occur to my child or me during any Diamond Dance Works

classes, rehearsals, performances, or activities. I also exempt, release, and indemnify Diamond Dance Works and Anthem Preparatory,

its owners, agents, volunteers, assistants, employees, guest artists, faculty members, and/or students from any and all liability claims,

demands, or causes of action whatsoever from any damage, loss, injury, or death to me, my children, or property, which may arise out

of or in connection with participation in any classes or activities conducted by Diamond Dance Works. I further hereby voluntarily

agree to waive my rights and that of my heirs and assigns to hold Diamond Dance Works, its owners, agents, volunteers, assistants,

employees, guest artists, faculty members, and/or students liable for such damage, loss, injury, or death. I understand that I should be

aware of my physical limitations and agree not to exceed them. If I am signing this waiver for my children, I certify that I am the

parent or legal guardian and have the right to waive these rights. Permission is granted to Diamond Dance Works to use photographs

of students for publicity purposes. I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the above statement (please print your name, sign & date): BY SIGNING

THIS DOCUMENT I UNDERSTAND I AM WAIVING MY LEGAL RIGHT TO FILE A LAW SUIT BY PARTICPATING IN

DIAMOND DANCE WORKS CLASSES.

Student Name____________________________________________________Grade_______

Parent Name ________________________ Parent Signature_______________________________________________

Pickup (please check one): Walk/Bike____Parent Pickup______

Parent Email_______________________________________Phone Number __________________________________

Jan 27 -May 12, 2017

Friday

K-2: 2:50-3:50pm, 3-8: 3:10-4:10pm

2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 4/14, 5/5

$139

Archway Classical Academy - Anthem

All ages, grades, and skill levels welcome!

DATES:

Day:

Time:

(Chess club does not meet on half days or holidays)

Tuition:

Scheduled OFF days:

chessemporium.com/clubs

or complete the form below

Space is limited. Refund only if class is cancelled. Early registration is advised.

MAIL TO:

Chess Emporium

7000 E. Shea Blvd.,

Suite H-1910

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

3 MONTHSOF

CLASSES!

Yes, please enroll for this semester of Chess Club!

How long has your child played chess? Phone:

School: Grade:

Home Address:

Email:

Method of Pickup: Walk/Bike Parent Pickup Aftercare

Payment Method: (Circle one) Check Mastercard Visa

Cardholder name:

Card Number:

Expiration date:

Signature:

3-digit Verification Code:

(Circle one)

Call 602-482-4867 or email

kids@chessemporium.com

IMPORTANTMake checks

payable to:

CHESS EMPORIUM