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Monthly Eagle Family Newsletter |
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Your Monthly Message from Principal Herman... |
Hello Eagle Families,
Here we go! Happy 2023--here's to fresh beginnings, new mindsets and exciting new goals!
I don't know how many of you are the type that makes New Year's resolutions...I personally make them every year. But, it is a chance to take advantage of the fresh start that a new year brings. Occasions like this make us reflect on our lives in a big-picture sort of way, and can inspire us to set goals for better behavior. This phenomenon, referred to as the "fresh-start effect," makes us psychologically more likely to take action toward a goal because of its connection to a temporal landmark representing new beginnings. Fitting that the end of the semester is approaching. I hope our kids are inspired to set new goals and take new actions in a positive way as you encourage and inspire them.
I want our students to take the value from the rigor we can offer, to see the value in their education, and to develop character and work ethics that will make them value their contributions to society. As a heads up, we will be running an adjusted schedule at the end of first semester to proctor finals to students. Please help your student balance their studying/prep to finish the semester strong.
We will run a first semester finals schedule January 25-27th. Students will test in the following periods in 85 minute blocks:
Wednesday January 25: 3rd, 6th
Thursday January 26: 2nd, 5th
Friday January 27: 1st, 4th
Finals week needs to be a priority for your student to attend. First semester grades are finalized after this time. Please encourage their attendance!
We have many opportunities for all of our Eagles and have just started a Unified Sports Program! Young people with disabilities do not often get a chance to play on their school sports teams. More and more U.S. states are adopting the Unified Sports approach that Special Olympics pioneered. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, and then go and compete with other unified sports teams in our area. To get the year started off on the right direction we are starting a unified basketball team here at Arlington High School! We are now in the process of raising money to purchase uniforms for this team. If you are interested in helping in that way you can bring your donation to the athletic office.
With Every Eagle at heart,
Marilee Herman
Principal - AHS
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Students got to hear from Erin Jones at our Martin Luther King, Jr. Assembly and reflect on what it means to serve, love and have courage. |
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Come and check out a wrestling meet or basketball game!! Winter sports are thriving. |
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Our Lifeskills kiddos made the BEST dog biscuits for a holiday fundraiser! |
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Excitement is always to be found at Arlington High School! |
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Parent Quick-Access Resources |
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NEW ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PLATFORM - PLEASE READ
Athletic Clearance - FinalForms: new online platform here
FinalForms saves data from season to season and year to year - information will only have to be entered once and is updated on an as needed basis. FinalForms also pre-populates information wherever possible for each student - timesaver!
***IMPORTANT: Even if prior athletic clearance information was provided via Skyward, it MUST be entered through the new FinalForms platform. Please reach out to Summer Henry, Athletic Secretary @ shenry@asd.wednet.edu with any questions or concerns.
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Attention Prospective Drivers
Applications are available for pick-up and online applications are available at the AHS and District websites. Third Quarter class starts
February 6th, 2023 and ends March 30, 2023.
Two classes Mon-Wed or Tue-Thurs
from 3:00pm-4:30pm.
Students are not fully enrolled until they have turned in BOTH the application and acknowledgement forms along with the $600.00
Both forms are required in order to be cleared.
*Payment plans are also available if needed.
You may obtain an application and acknowledgement form by clicking on the links below:
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Mark your calendars for our upcoming dual credit Options Night! This is an informative evening where families can come and learn about various opportunities for earning both high school and college credit at the same time. We will discuss the following opportunities: Sno-Isle Skills Center, RAP (Regional Apprenticeship Pathway), College in the High School, Running Start, Advanced Placement (AP), and CTE Dual Credit. Representatives from Everett Community College, Skagit College, and Sno-Isle Skills Center will also be in attendance, along with our wonderful Counseling and CTE staff. We hope you can join us for an informative evening: WEDNESDAY, January 18 starting at 6pm in our Byrnes Performing Arts Center (BPAC). Questions??? Reach out to the Counseling Office at 360-618-6307.
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Save the date!
Arlington High School's bringing Tolo back! It is on Saturday, January 28th from 8pm-11pm at Arlington High School!
This is a twin tolo, you and your date or you and your friend group can dress alike and go have some fun (Casual attire, school dress code still applies)! Tickets are available Jan 10th – Jan 26th by going to this website: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/28170
This is for AHS students only. No outside guests allowed.
Pre-sale tickets only. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Ticket sales end Thurs Jan. 26th.
No refunds on ticket sales. All sales final.
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RAP Presentation on January 19th - 5th Period
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2023 Seniors:
Please make your transcript request in Parchment.com soon and mark "Hold for Grades".
On February 8th, we will have the current updated transcripts uploaded to Parchment showing 1st semester grades.
Any college/military or other institution you are applying to will want to see your updated grades to complete your application.
Make sure any AHS student account balance of fees or fines $ has been paid in full so we can release your transcript.
ALL AHS STUDENTS:
Do you need a high school transcript for a scholarship application, college/university, or apprenticeship program? What about for a WA Driver's permit or WA ID card, proof of graduation, or for an employer?
ALL transcript requests must be processed through Parchment.com
Set up your Parchment account today and request your transcript at any time. Be sure to use a personal email - not a school email for this process.
Go to the AHS web page for instructions and a link to videos on how to setup your account HERE
Or you can reach the Registrar Office by phone at 360-618-6329 or email HERE
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Yearbooks will be available for PRE-ORDER January 16th-31st. Cost is $65 and can be purchased online HERE or in person. Log into student's online payments HERE to see if already purchased. *Last year was a sell-out year for yearbooks, so don't delay!
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Do you care about the environment?
Do you like to hike?
Come check out the Ecology Club
We meet Tuesdays in room D102
Join us before or after school
at 7:30am or 2:35-3:30 pm
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Any students who enjoy trivia, jeopardy, etc., are welcome to join us in the Knowledge Bowl club. We compete against other schools in Northwest Washington State and meet once a week for friendly, high-spirited competitions, complete with buzzer bars. Don't feel like you'll be put on the spot, as we compete in teams and no one is asked questions individually. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Mendro in C114 or at
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"Are you a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community? Would you like to meet other members of this community in a safe space, hang out, make friends, and talk about LGBTQ+ issues, learn about LGBTQ+ culture and history, and advocate for and support LGBTQ+ students at Arlington High School--with snacks?!
If your answer is yes, then email AHS' LGBTQ+ Club Advisor Mr. Ford at jford@asd.wednet.edu for more information or "come join us Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 in Mr. Ford's room, C208!"
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Welcome 2023!
The new year is a great time to start or re-start making strides towards healthy-er living. Small changes can make a big impact. Here in the health room we are seeing a lot of colds, flu, stomach bugs, and, yes, still Covid. Remind your student to be diligent about handwashing, covering coughs, and getting enough sleep. (it can be done!) As a refresher, students need to be home for the following:
Is My Child Too Sick To Go To School? A Guide for Parents
APPEARANCE/ BEHAVIOR– unusually tired, pale, no appetite, hard to wake, or confused.
EYES– If there is drainage, vision change, and/or redness of the eyelid, itching, pain or sensitivity to light. This may be a sign of “pink eye” (conjunctivitis) and the student should be checked by a healthcare provider.
FEVER– temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees C) or higher. Students need to be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school WITHOUT medications to reduce the fever.
BAD COLD AND/OR COUGH – Students need to be able to cover their cough to be at school. If a cough or cold persists for more than 2 weeks, the student may need to be seen by a healthcare provider.
DIARRHEA– 2 or more watery stools in 24 hours, especially if the student acts or looks ill. Students should stay home for 24 hours after the last watery stool.
VOMITING– vomiting 2 or more times in 24 hours. Students should stay home for 24 hours after the last time they vomited.
RASH– Bothersome body rash, especially with fever or itching. Some rashes may spread to others and should be checked by a healthcare provider.
INJURY/SURGERY – if students are unable to concentrate due to pain or pain medication, they should stay home. Please have your health care provider contact the school nurse to help your child safely return to school.
Students are expected to participate in all parts of the school day including PE. If your doctor has restricted activity please send a doctor’s note, for example: “No contact sports x 1 week.”
Thank you for your support to keep students safe & healthy.
Nurses Artika Ram, LPN & Krista Gibson, RN
#360-618-6315
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Where can I find information regarding my student's fines or fees?
Online Payment instructions:
Under quick links, which is on the front page, far right, towards the bottom, go to Online Payments
Click on the large blue “Online School Payments” button
Login using your Skyward username and set a password. This will not change your Family Access password. If you do not have a Family Access login, or need your login, please contact the Counseling Secretary, Robin Knutson, at 360 618 6307.
Who are you shopping for? Click on student name
Items at Student School
Select from category above Click on category “Back to School”
Click on “buy” next to the wanted item. If your student has a fine or fee, this is where you would see it, and have the opportunity to pay for it. When you are done, check out.
Remember, if your student has a fine for a book or chrome book, the item can be returned to Arlington High School and the fine will be removed, if the item is in good condition. If books are written in or damaged in any way, the student is required to pay for the book or item. Thank you!
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Early Dismissal:
Please send a note in the morning with your student to stop by the Attendance office and get a pass to leave early.
If you forget to send a note, please call in advance to excuse your student. You will then need to come into the office to sign them out.
PLEASE call before 2:00 for an early release.
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Not sure if your LIBRARY BOOK is OVERDUE?
Reminder that the Library is ALL 3 Lunches unless posted on the Library door! It's a great time to check out our NEW BOOKS to get you through the rest of the Winter Nights!
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Character Strong - It Takes All of US! |
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The Family Character Dare of the Month is... |
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For the kids, our Weekly Character Dare is generally posted in the Commons, but we also share it on social media via @AHSFlyEaglesFly (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) where we have over 6,000 subscribers who can be view these dares daily (just not during No Tech Time - lol). By working on these dares together and talking about them, we grow closer and more connected. The kids get this opportunity together in Friday's Every Eagle Advisory. The Staff have Weekly Dares too! The more WE do as adults, the more THEY do as kids. Family Dares simply tie it all together... here's Character Strong's C.A.R.E approach! It's a fun, simple approach to building Every Eagle's Commitment, Patience, Humility, Selflessness, Kindness, Respect, Honesty and Forgiveness - traits that lead to success beyond AHS. Enjoy your monthly Family Dares!
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January is Kindness Month with Character Strong!
"Inspiring all students to act as responsible, productive citizens who embrace lifelong learning."
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Here is the month coming at you! |
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January 16th:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL/BUILDING CLOSED
January 16th - January 31st:
Yearbook PRE-SALE
January 18th:
Dual Credit Options Night 6 pm in the BPAC
January 19th:
RAP Presentation 12:30 - 1:30 in the Career Center
January 28th:
Twin Tolo 8 pm to 11 pm @ AHS
January 30th:
Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL for students
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February 6-10: National School Counseling Week
February 14th: Valentine's Day
February 20th: Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL/BUILDING CLOSED
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