The Eagles Nest NMAPA Newsletter
You Are an Essential Piece of the Puzzle- 2021-2022
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
Email: rodriguez.johnson@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/NMAPA
Location: 3159 Campus Drive, Norcross, GA, United States
Phone: (770)903-3400
Twitter: @northmetroapa
Our School Vision
Vision: North Metro Academy of Performing Arts will be the best charter school in the state of Georgia where students acquire the 21st century knowledge and skills ignited by the arts to be successful in high school and college.
Mission: NMAPA engages students in instruction that integrates academics and performing arts in ways that address the unique needs and interests of each student, while intentionally developing confidence, imagination and collaboration.
Instructional Expectations:
Workshop Model (Reader's, Writer's, & Math)
Integration of the Arts
High Levels of Student Engagement and Inquiry
NMAPA CREED
I am a NMAPA child of Excellence who always does my best. I am Respectful and Responsible. I am Creative and Innovative. I am Focused and Determined. I am Kind and Supportive. I soar as high as an eagle on the wings of my Integrity. I am a Courageous Leader who can achieve anything with hard work and dedication. I am a NMAPA scholar and I am committed to Success!
Weekly Covid Testing
Spellling Bee
100th Day of School
Our 100th day of school is Friday, January 21st. To celebrate, we would love to have our students dress up like they are 100 years old! We have included some ideas below to help you get started planning what your child will wear. It is going to be a fun occasion!
Girls: Printed skirt, pearls, eyeglasses, sweater, wig or curly hairstyle, gray hair spray, knee-high stockings with loafers, large purse, scarf
Boys: Button-down shirt, flannel shirt, suspenders, tie, eyeglasses, drawn on mustache or beard, gray hairspray
DLD Day #4
GCPS Covid Protocol
If a North Metro Academy student tests positive for COVID-19 or is identified as a direct contact of a COVID positive person (and isn't vaccinated), please Gloria Thomas, Assistant Principal, as well as the homeroom teacher for next steps with our GCPS quarantine protocol.
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 21st- 100th Day of School
Tuesday, January 25th- DLD #4
February 17th-21st- Staff/Student Holiday
March 2nd & 3rd- Early Release Dates
April 4th-8th- Spring Break