The NAZ Newsletter

A monthly newsletter for the parents and families of Nazareth Academy High School

Important Dates

Tuesday, April 3 Classes Resume

Wednesday, April 4 College Reps. Presentation 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Performing Arts Center

Saturday, April 7 Junior Formal Dinner Dance The Black Lake Room

Tuesday, April 10 Spring Concert 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center

Friday, April 13 “B” Schedule Faculty Meeting 1:00 PM Dismissal

Wednesday, April 18 Spring Open House 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday, April 28 Battle of the Bands 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Performing Arts Center

Sunday, April 29 NAZ Bag Bingo Doors open at 12:00 PM Bingo starts at 1:00 PM NAHS Gymnasium

April 2018

Nazareth Academy High School ~ 4001 Grant Avenue ~ Philadelphia, PA 19114 ~ 215.637.7676 ~ NazarethAcademyHS.org

March Recap The month of March kicked off with our Varsity Mathletes capturing third

place in their division. Congratulations to our mathletes and their

moderators Ms. Ennis and Ms. Vollrath on a successful season!

On Friday, March 9, our National Honors Society and many more volunteer

students held Athletes Helping Athletes Night at NAHS. The night was filled

with laughter, fun and cheer by all involved. Thank you to everyone who

participated and made the night so special!

Our Music Department had a busy month performing at the Flyers games,

entertaining guests at our Legacy Gala and performing in front of their

parents at the Freshman and Sophomore Concert. Thank you to our

music department who so beautifully enhances our special events!

On March 14 led by our student leaders, our girls held a moving and

powerful prayer service in Chapel to honor and pray for the victims of the

Parkland Shooting. A recap of this touching service can be viewed on our

Facebook Page.

Embracing Faith, Family, and Education

President’s Report Mrs. Denise LePera

Who would have ever believed that March would have 4 snow days! I hope all of you and

your families had a happy, healthy, and blessed Easter! This period of reflection and prayer is

an excellent way to re-energize us for a strong finish to the school year.

Advancement Happenings

For the Advancement team the month of March was very busy. The first-ever Taste of the

Town was a huge success raising nearly $27,000. Thank you to all our parents who joined us

for this event that promises to be an annual success! The night was filled with great music,

great food, and great chances to win! Thank you for your support and we hope you will join

us again in November for the next one!

On Friday, March 23rd, Beneficial Bank was our title sponsor of $25,000 for the Legacy Gala.

Beneficial Bank was honored for their significant support of Catholic education and for their

philanthropic work in the community. Over the past two years alone, Beneficial Bank has

generously donated nearly $40,000 to the students of Nazareth Academy High School. Their

commitment to Catholic education has allowed many Nazareth girls the opportunity to

experience academic excellence while learning that it is of utmost importance to live a life in

service to God and others. It was our privilege to also present the Legacy Award to Mrs.

Marge Lafferty, our music department chair. It was a wonderful evening showcasing our

students – the jazz band performed, student leaders greeted our guests, and seniors Bernadette

Breslin, Ruby Malak, and Liz Greubel shared how Nazareth Academy High School

has transformed their lives. The event was a huge success with more than $65,000

in sponsorships and gifts. All for our Nazareth girls! The 2018 Legacy Gala Program Book

Our enrollment for the Class of 2022 is over last year, and continues to climb. Thank you for

being champions for Nazareth Academy in the community. Your testimonials as well as your

daughter's enthusiasm can influence our future Pandas!

Principal’s Message Sister Rita Fanning, CSFN

Welcome to April 2018!

A Blessed Easter season to each of you and your families!

Reminders

Our Easter break runs from Thursday, March 29th through Monday, April 2nd. Classes resume for

all students on Tuesday, April 3rd.

As we approach the final weeks of our Spring semester please make sure you check the website for

important announcements. There are many happenings and deadlines this time of year.

Caps and gowns will be distributed to Seniors during the week we return from Easter break.

All Senior graduation information is due back to Mrs. Glasson in the Counseling Department by

Wednesday April 11th.

Please review the next page for all that will be going on in April at Nazareth Academy High

School.

As always thank you for entrusting your daughter(s) to our care.

Each of you is remembered in my daily prayers.

April 2018 at Nazareth Academy High School

Date Happening

2nd Easter Monday – NO SCHOOL

3rd Classes Resume; A schedule

4th Parents/Guardians invited to College Representatives Presentation

in Performing Arts Center 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM; A schedule

5th A schedule

6th STREAM DAY for NAHS and St. Lucy’s; A schedule

7th Junior Formal Dinner Dance

9th Spring Uniform Begins Today; A schedule

10th Spring Concert 7:00 PM in Performing Arts Center; A schedule

11th Senior Graduation Information due to Counseling; A schedule

12th A schedule

13th B schedule; Faculty Meeting – 1:00 PM dismissal

16th A schedule

17th Deficiencies issued; A schedule

18th In school Mini Concert; C schedule; Sneak Peak Open House 6:00 PM to 8: 00 PM

19th Spirit Day Mass – C schedule

20th Spirit Day – Special Schedule with 2:10 PM dismissal

23rd Leadership Election Campaign; A schedule

24th Leadership Election Campaign; Deficiencies Returned; A schedule

Senior Parent Dinner and Alumnae Induction 7:00 PM

25th Leadership Team Elections; A schedule

26th Student Council Elections in Homerooms; A schedule

27th A schedule

28th Battle of the Bands in Performing Arts Center 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

30th A schedule

Academic Affairs Mrs. Patricia Quinn

Mid-Spring Reports

Mid-Spring Reports may be viewed on line as of March 26.

Spring Semester Deficiency Report

Spring Semester Deficiency Reports will be sent on Tuesday, April 17 and are due back with

parent signature(s)to the issuing teacher by Tuesday, April 24.

Exam Policy

Nazareth Academy High School requires all students to sit for Fall Mid-Term examinations for

classes that run for an academic year and to take Fall Final Examinations for classes that run

for one semester. Final examinations will be administered in the Spring Semester for all

classes. Any senior who has maintained an A- throughout a course may be exempted from a

final examination with the teacher’s permission. This is a privilege granted only to seniors

unless the class is a prerequisite for a spring class. At the discretion of the teacher, students in

AP classes need not sit for Final Examinations. Any student registered for an AP class is

required to take the AP exam.

The exam schedules are set for each academic year and it is imperative that no changes be

made to the schedule. Any student who does not take her exam on the scheduled day will incur

a 15 point deduction from the earned score. The only exceptions would be a conflict with a

sports or music event in which the school is a participant.

Any student who is ill and misses the examination day must provide a physician’s note stating

the dates that the student was medically excused.

NAHS May Examination Schedule

Tuesday, May 22 (2-60 minute examinations)

8:10 AM Warning Bell

8:15 AM PRAYERS, ATTENDANCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:30-9:30 AM Block 1 and Block 1 Classes meeting M, W, F

9:40-10:40 AM Block 2, Block 2A, and Block 2B

Wednesday, May 23 (2-60 minute examinations)

8:10 AM Warning Bell

8:15 AM PRAYERS, ATTENDANCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:30-9:30 AM Block 3 and Block 3A

9:40-10:40 AM Block 4 and Block 4 Classes meeting M, W, F

Thursday, May 24 (3-60 minute examinations)

8:10 AM Warning Bell

8:15 AM PRAYERS, ATTENDANCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:30-9:30 AM Block 1 Class meeting T, Th, F

9:40-10:40 AM Block 3B

10:50-11:50 AM Block 4 Class meeting T, Th, F

EXAM MAKE-UP DAY

AP Examination Schedule

AP Examinations will be administered from Monday, May 7 until Friday, May 18.

Date AM Exam PM Exam

May 7th AP Chemistry AP Psychology

May 8th AP Spanish AP Art History

May 9th AP English Literature

May 10th AP Government

May 11th AP US History

May 14th AP Biology AP Music

May 15th AP Calculus AP French

May 16th AP English Composition AP Italian

May 17th AP Statistics

May 18th AP Latin

Student Life Mrs. Diane Budd

Senioritis, senior slide, senior slump –

whatever you call it the urge to slack

off in senior year can be

overwhelming. Now that the pressure

of college is off it can be easy to lose

motivation and direction. What can

you do as parents to keep your

daughter’s productive and with the

right attitude?

First of all, remind them that grades

still matter. Colleges care about how

they do in high school until the end.

Colleges look at academic performance, lower grades and unexcused absences and can revoke

their offer of admission. Declining grades at the end of high school can impact how much

financial support they receive, and colleges can adjust that financial support when they see the

final grade.

Students should think of themselves as a college student in training. For most student’s college

is more academically challenging then high school, so they should use this last semester as a

training ground for college. Work to improve techniques – note-taking, time-management,

refine writing skills. In this way they will be ahead when college starts.

Nix bad habits before they start- once seniors fall into the slacker mentality it is hard to

reverse, so stay focused. Focus on learning college credit, take AP courses in high school – this

can help place your daughters in advanced courses in college, leading to early graduation, and

less tuition payments for you. Keep challenged and stimulated, take courses that interest them

and choose electives in their favorite subjects. In this way they will stay focused and this may

lead to choosing a major in college.

Also, when goals are clear then motivation stays high. Seniors should set goals and ask

themselves what they can do to achieve them. Do they need a specific GPA to maintain a

scholarship or financial aid? And in the end take one day at a time. Encourage your daughters

to slow down and stay focused on the here and now. Use their day planner, keep track of

projects and assignments, concentrate on homework and studying for tests.

Last but not least they should set aside some time for fun. After all they have worked hard for

four years and have been accepted into college. They should plan to socialize with friends, and

cherish their high school relationships. Avoiding senioritis means making decisions that will

help them have a senior year that they can look back on knowing they made the most of things.

Having this kind of senior year means recognizing all that they accomplished by making it this

far. They should enjoy their final days and keep on top of things academically so they thrive in

college.

So parents - here's to a happy, productive, balanced, senioritis-free end to the semester!

SAT Prep Courses Math

The Math Department will be offering after

school non-credit SAT Prep courses during the

Spring Semester of 2018. This course will

provide further opportunity for our students to

sharpen their math skills on the topics covered

by the math sections of College Board's

SAT. Please register your daughter for an SAT

exam through College Board before signing up

for our Math SAT Prep Course.

The course involves ten 1-hour sessions, held

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM on the dates designated

below. The cost of the course is $115 which

includes the book that will be used.

Class dates for the course prior to the May

6th SAT:

April 4, 5(Thurs), 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, and

May 2 (mostly Mondays and Wednesdays)

Classes will also be offered in the fall of 2018. If you have any questions and/or would like to

register your daughter for this course, please feel free to contact Mrs. Carrie Konnovitch, Math

Department Chair at ckonnovitch@NazarethAcademyHS.org or 215-268-1031.

Verbal

The English Department will be offering after school non-credit SAT Prep courses during the

Spring Semester of 2018. This course will provide further opportunity for our students to

sharpen their verbal skills and to perform better on the SAT’s.

The course involves ten 1-hour sessions, held 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM on the dates designated

below. The cost of the course is $115 which includes the book that will be used.

Class dates for the course prior to the May 6th SAT:

April 6 (Friday), 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, May 1, 3, 4 (May 4 is a Friday) Classes will also be offered in the fall of 2018. If you have any questions and/or would like to

register your daughter for this course, please feel free to email John Turner,

English Department Chair at JohnTurner@NazarethAcademyHS.org.

Embracing Faith, Family, and Education

Sneaks and Cleats for Ghana

Donate your previously worn sneakers and cleats to

help children in Ghana, Africa to participate in sports and attend school. Donation bin outside of the gym

www.sneaksandcleats.weebly.com

Nazareth Academy High School

cordially invites you to attend

The Class of 2018 Pinning and Alumnae

Induction Dinner

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 7:00 PM

Nazareth Academy High School Chapel & Gymnasium

4001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114

Official invitations will be sent in the mail. We ask that you return the response card to the

Main Office by Tuesday, April 17th.

Attention Senior Parents:

Nazareth Academy High School Embracing Faith, Family, and Education

NAZ BAG BINGO

B I N G O

Sunday, April 29, 2018 Doors open at 12:00 PM

BINGO begins at 1:00 PM

Spend Sunday Fun Day at Nazareth! Tickets are $30.00 in advance

$35.00 at the door

Every BINGO wins a bag! Multiple bags available each game for multiple BINGOs

50/50 tickets and raffle baskets available as well! Extra BINGO sheets and daubers available for purchase

This event is BYOB and snacks. Complimentary water, dessert, coffee and tea

will also be available.

To purchase tickets online, visit

NazarethAcademyHS.org/NazBagBingo

Or contact the Alumnae Office 215.268.1047

Alumnae@NazarethAcademyHS.org

The 8thAnnual Nazareth Academy High School

Panda Golf Classic

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 12:00 PM ~ Tee Off

The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale

For Sponsorship Opportunities and Registration visit NazarethAcademyHS.org/PandaGolfClassic

or call 215.268.1047