Week 25 -  February 7th, 2018
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notMYkid Parent Meeting
TONIGHT 2/7/18  --  6:30 pm --  Auditorium

Join notMYkid for a candid conversation about trends facing our high school students. We will cover hot topics of concern connected to the latest gateway drug trends and the deep connections it has to popular social media apps.

We will provide every parent in attendance with prevention tools that address warning signs of use, conversation starters and practical tips on how to implement an effective family prevention plan.


FEBRUARY DONATION DRIVE --- TISSUE BOXES - DROP IN OFFICE
W 2/7
SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS:
notMYkid Drugs & Social Media, 6:30 pm, AHS Auditorium  SEE FLYER

2/7 MANDATORY Spring Athlete Info Meeting, 12:10 pm, Mt Olympus
Th 2/8 PTO Exec Mtg, 9:00 am 


 
T 2/13 Governing Board Meeting, 5:00 pm, Coronado HS Board Room
W 2/14 EARLY RELEASE 12:20 pm
Th 2/15 CMAS Showcase, 6:30 pm, Rm 2352
F 2/16 Graduation Senior Speaker/Performance Signup Deadline

2/16 EVIT Field Trip (for Sophomores - Required to Sign up & Get Permission Slip)
M 2/19 NO SCHOOL - President's Day
W 2/21 Site Council, 2:30 pm

2/21 Auction Planning Meeting, 10:30 am, AHS (Room TBD)
F 2/23 TWIRP, 7 - 10 pm
M 2/26 ACT Testing (Juniors)
T 2/27 ACT Testing (Juniors)
Zoyo Arcadia
The Team
Metier Pharmacy
Alixandra Collections
S_B Designs
The Hairy Dog
Michael Phillips Black Wealth Mgmt
Linda Edgar Tutoring
Mathnasium
Tony_s Auto Service Center
Smoothie King Arcadia
Sponsor Highlight
Beth McGehee
SB Design
www.sbdesignaz.com
7610 East McDonald Drive, 85250

480.994.3200


SB Design is a well-recognized interior design firm in Scottsdale, Arizona servicing nationally respected architectural firms, developers, contractors, and discerning clients seeking professional design expertise.

With years of experience in high-end residential design  and construction, our team understands the distinctive requirements  of every project. We will ensure that your unique style  and character are captured, while delivering on time  and within your budget

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Located in the historic Stable Galleria in Scottsdale, our impressive Studio  displays the very latest products. These include surface materials , lighting and plumbing fixtures, eclectic accessories , and a comprehensive fabric  and furnishings library. In addition, our relationships with local artisans  allows us to offer customizable materials to elevate the character and status of your project.

Beth McGehee brings 25 years of interior design and residential construction experience to the team. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Beth relocated her design practice to Arizona in 1995. Most recent notable local design influence can be seen at the Historic Wigwam Resort, Desert Highlands Golf Club and The Spa at Camelback Inn. READ MORE >>
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Arcadia BLOWS Tissue Drive
MONTH OF FEBRUARY - DROP IN FRONT OFFICE

Our students need to blow their noses, all day - every day.  And that requires a lot of tissues!! The month of February we encourage you to purchase tissues and drop them off in the front office to be distributed to our classrooms.  Bring a bundle or bring just one box, all tissues are needed.  Keep Arcadia germ free!!
Registered at AHS, Take a Tour
Interested in touring Arcadia in a small group situation with your student?  It's as easy as clicking on to this link and signing up:
Project Graduation

Graduation Video - Photos Needed!
Project Grad is putting together a video that will play during graduation night at Cracker Jax and our goal is to have every senior in it. We are asking senior parents to email photos that they would like in the video.

What we are looking for:
1. High quality, size not reduced or cropped
2. Group photos, photos with more than one or two students in them: clubs, teams, extracurricular activities, parties, etc
3. Every student in the photo must be identified.
4. Every student in the photo must be a senior.
5. Please do not email more than two at a time.
AHS Social Worker Needs Snacks
Our great new AHS Social Worker, Mandy Turner, spoke at the AHS PTO Meeting this past week. SEE VIDEO HERE
Part of how she gets kids to open up to her is to FEED THEM ... but we all know how much teens eat ... and she needs our help. If you have any extra snacks or water (ANYTHING), she would be so grateful!

Mini Water bottles or mini Gatorades ( anything that stays ok without a refrigerator)
Any hot chips (Cheetos, Takis, lime flavored)  --   Granola bars  --  Fruities  --  Snickers/Twix/Reeses  --  Starbursts  --  Rice Crispy Treats  --  GoldFish  --  Ramen Noodles (chicken, spicy, etc)
Travel Club
Southeast Asia Summer Trip - May 30th to June 10th*
Mr. Martens will be taking the AHS Travel Club on its 9th educational trip this summer to Vietnam, Cambodia, & Thailand. Travelers must be an Arcadia student at the time of the trip and have a passport. For questions of more information, please email Mr.  Martens at jmartens@susd.org.  *Pending Feb Gov Board Mtg Approval
Spring Auditions for The Crucible
Tuesday & Wednesday after school
Audition Forms in Room 2315
Attention students interested in being a part of the spring Theater production of The Crucible: Crucible auditions will be held this Tuesday and Wednesday after school in the auditorium. Pick up audition forms from Mr. Fairchild in room 2315.
Marching Band
Parada Del Sol This Saturday 10a-12p
Keep an eye out for your AHS Marching Band State Champions! We are scheduled as the 2nd band in the march and  proud to represent our Arcadia Titans in this Scottsdale tradition. See Parade Route Here
Free SAT/ACT/PSAT Testing Seminar
Saturday, Feb 10th  10 -12 pm
Northeast Corner of Scottsdale Rd & Lincoln
College X-ing is hosting a FREE SAT/ACT/PSAT Open House at  6617 N Scottsdale Rd. #202 Scottsdale, AZ 85250.
All students and parents are welcome to attend. Come meet our advisors and have your questions answered about your student's testing. Coffee and bagels will be provided.
EVIT Field Trip
Field Trip 2/16 - Sign up in Naviance
Permission Slips in Mrs. Kim office (guidance office)
Attention current sophomores. If you are interested in attending EVIT - East Valley Institute of Technology - next year as a junior and would like to take a tour of the school and hear about the programs they offer. You must have a signed permission slip to attend. See Mrs. Kim if you have any questions.
Free ACT Testing
February 26th & 27th
SUSD offers Juniors (only) the opportunity to take the ACT  FREE OF CHARGE this year during the school day on Feb 26th & 27th.
Not only is this national standardized test a college entrance exam which will benefit all students, but results will help SUSD evaluate itself compared to the nation. Please encourage your 11th grader to take part in this wonderful opportunity. Visit  www.act.org to learn more.
Balfour Important Dates
Due Dates? Delivery? for class rings, announcement and so much more  CLICK HERE

FREE Project Grad T-shirt
Tax Credit Time!
Direct your state tax dollars to support Arcadia High School and so many of its fantastic programs. 

Quick Facts:
  • Married couple filing jointly can direct UP TO $400 
  • Single filer can direct UP TO $200
  • Support Your Student's Program ... 
    Any dollar amount will help support programs and sports ... Baseball - Basketball - Soccer - Volleyball - Marching Band - Theatre - CMAS - Tutoring - Field Trips - and so many more!
  • Deadline April 2018 ... make your contribution now, or up until the 2017 tax filing deadline (April 2018) and have it count towards your 2017 tax credit.
  • Contribute ONCE or MORE THAN ONCE or RECURRING ...
    you can also donate a little now and a little later, or better yet set-up a monthly auto-debit on the district website. CLICK HERE
  • Tell your AZ Family & Friends & Neighbors ... you don't need to have a student to contribute. Any AZ resident can help improve our school & neighborhood!
For more information and links to payment information, visit the AHS PTO website .
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Tax Donation Letters 
Check your Inbox!
Membership Donation tax letters were emailed on January 30th to the email address used for your membership. Search your Inbox/Spam for "2017 Tax Deductible Donation to Arcadia PTO". If you have not received yours and would like to, please contact  vpmembership@arcadiapto.org
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on 12th St & Camelback
Auction - Save the Date!
Save the Date: Friday, April 13  at Arizona Country Club
Planning Meeting: February 21st, 10:30 am at AHS
www.arcadiapto.org/auction

One Great School ~ One Great Party!
Cocktails, Dinner, Silent and Live Auctions
Come Celebrate Arcadia's 60th Anniversary

DONATION         PRINTABLE FORM   --    ONLINE FORM
SPONSORSHIP    PRINTABLE FORM     --   ONLINE FORM
VOLUNTEER       SIGNUP GENIUS

Planning Meeting on Feb 21st at 10:30 am
Do you want to help out with the auction? Come to our 2nd planning meeting to lend a hand and see what's a good fit! AHS meeting location TBD. 

THE AUCTION COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR COMMITMENT!
Please help us plan the greatest 60th Anniversary Arcadia Auction.  We need many volunteers and some lead chair positions are available as well.  If you have one hour or 100 hours to volunteer, we would love to hear from you! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP or  contact our Arcadia Auction chair, Susan Hunt at auction@arcadiapto.org

GOT BASKETS?
Have any leftover holiday baskets, need more room in your pantry? Then donate your baskets to the auction!  Please contact Jill Beckis at beckisfamily@hotmail.com


Fundraising Calendar
F
2/16
Marching Band
Panda Express (40th St & Thomas Rd)
4:00 - 9:00 pm -- SEE FLYER
20% donated to AHS Marching Band
W
2/14
Media Comm
Mod Pizza - ALL DAY!  -- SEE FLYER HERE
20% - make sure to reference the Arcadia Media Comm program or use the attached flyer
Th
3/15
Marching Band
Smashburger (44th St & Indian School)
4:00 - 8:00 pm-- SEE FLYER
15% donated to AHS Marching Band
Thur
3/22
Media Comm
Chick-Fil-A
Sa
3/31
Arcadia Marching Band
WALK-A-THON on AHS Track
SAVE THE DATE
 
Clubs
Media Comm
Dining For Dollars Take the Day/Night off from Cooking
Support the Arcadia Media Comm students raise money for new ANN/Film program equipment:
  • Mod Pizza Fundraiser Wed. Feb. 14 (Early Release) - ALL DAY - Mod Pizza will contribute 20% - make sure to reference the Arcadia Media Comm program or use the attached flyer
  • Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser - Thurs. March 22
Section_AthleticsAthletics
Mandatory Spring Athlete Information Meeting
Wednesday, 2/7 @ 12:10, Mt Olympus
All Spring Sport Athletes who are trying out or have already made the team, there will be a mandatory informational meeting with the Athletic Director on Wednesday, February 7th at 12:10 pm in Mount Olympus. Grab your lunch and be in Mount Olympus by 12:10 pm. Thank You!
AHS Girls Varsity Soccer Team are in the State Semifinals!
Arcadia vs. Notre Dame
Thursday, Feb 8th at 5pm Campo Verde
Arcadia won against Queen Creek, 2-1, in the Championship Quarterfinals
Come support girls soccer this Thursday for the State Semifinals!

Please come support your Lady Titans!! Wear your Arcadia Spiritwear.
Boys Soccer  website  twitter  season schedule
BOYS SOCCER REACH SWEET 16 STATE PLAYOFFS!
- Return Uniforms ASAP to Coach Blaker
- Team Dinner  Sunday Feb. 11 at 6 PM, Mt Olympus
 
The Arcadia Boys Soccer Team made it to the Sweet 16 for the State Soccer Championships, but had their amazing season stopped short last Wednesday night by talented No. 2 Independence (who will play in the State Semi-Finals this week). The Titans finished their regular season 6-5-1. The JV team ended their season with a 7-5 record. Way to go, Titans!   State Play-In Tournament - Titans Beat Glendale, 3-2    READ MORE >>
Lacrosse
1st Game of the Season - Thur 2/22  6:30 pm
Mark your calendars for the AHS Lacrosse Season Opener!
Make plans to join us as we kick off the 2018 Lacrosse Season!
Varsity  6:30 pm, following by JV. AHS Football Field.
Section_NeighborhoodNewsNeighborhood News
Shermer Art Center
Southwest MicroLiving Exhibition
February 17 - March 11, 2018
Each Saturday & Sunday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$10 person or $20 family
This four-week event will feature up to 12 tiny home and garden structure plus various elements of living small in the Southwest, including micro-gardening, micro-art and micro-brews. Themed weekend activities will also feature demonstrating artists, workshops, live music, food and business vendors, kids activities and more!  For more details click HERE
Host Family Needed for Spanish exchange student
Student Ambassador Exchange is seeking a host family for a high school exchange student in the Tucson area! Pablo is here from Spain for the school year. He loves playing sports, and his favorite subjects are economics and Physical Education. Pablo is excited to be in the US and learn about American culture. He has his own spending money and health insurance. Host families should be prepared to provide a place to sleep and meals. For more information, reach out to our office today! Call (512) 323-9595 -- http://studentambassadorexchange.org/
Arcadia Cares:
Food for Kidz Packathon 3/24
Saturday, March 24, 2018, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Ages 3+ welcome to participate
Signup Online at  www.popphoenix.org
Packathon shifts (1ΒΌ hour duration) will begin at 8:30 AM9:45 AM11:00 AM, and 12:15 PM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (NE Corner, 56th Street/Indian School). Small or large groups and individuals from ages 3+ are encouraged to 
volunteer for this fun and rewarding neighborhood event. 
2018 Food for Kidz Packathon
2018 Food for Kidz Packathon
It is a great opportunity  for your Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Daisies, Cub Scouts, Service Club, Church Group, Book Club , Sports Team, Family or anyone interested to make a difference for hungry kids, families and individuals right here in our neighborhood. To volunteer for one or more shifts, make a donation/sponsorship or obtain general information about the Packathon, go to  www.popphoenix.org .
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