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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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
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