Week 29 -  February 20th, 2019
Late Start TODAY at 11:50 am
for Freshmen, Sophomores, & Seniors

PERIOD 1  begins at  11:50 am


FEBRUARY DONATION DRIVE --- TISSUE BOXES - DROP IN OFFICE
W 2/20 LATE START at 11:50 am (for all NON-ACT test takers)

2/20 ACT test (free for all AHS juniors ... see below) CLICK HERE FOR MORE >>
Sa 2/23 Black History Festival, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Auditorium (student sponsored)
W
3/6
Hopi PTA Mtg with Guest Speaker AZED101 on AZ Education Funding, 6:00p

3/11 - 3/15  SPRING BREAK
W 3/20 Sippin' with Stevens, 9 am

3/26 - 3/27  AIMS Tests for 9th & 10th Biology Students

3/26 - 3/27  BLOCK SCHEDULE for all students see here
SEE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR MORE
Linda Edgar Tutoring
Mathnasium
Zoyo Arcadia
Sponsor Highlight
Alixandra Collections & Alixandra Blue
44th St & Camelback (by AJ's)
Instagram @alixandracollections

Alixandra Collections seeks to offer women of all ages the most exciting array of jewelry and accessories around. All of which is offered at price points that fit any occasion and offer an exciting value. Collections are from local designers as well as NYC, LA and Chicago to name a few. A sampling of designers includes:
Viv and Ingrid - MZ Wallace - Hodges - Nakamol - Nashelle - Felicite
Chan Lu - Hardtail - Virgin Saints and Angels - Julie Vos - Leatherrock - Love Tanjane
My Saint My Hero - Three Dot - PJ Salvage - French Kande - Velvet - Cosabella

Section_AHSnews AHS Campus News
2nd Annual Black History Festival
Sponsored by AHS African American Student Union
Saturday, February 23rd, 1 - 4 pm, Arcadia HS

Join the AASU for their 2nd Annual Festival with food, entertainment, vendors, and a walking museum sponsored by AHS students.
- - - ARCADIA COMMUNITY WELCOME - - -
AIMS Testing Schedule for Biology Students
March 26th & 27th  --   SEE LETTER HERE

All 9th & 10th Grade Biology Students will complete the test online during their normally scheduled Biology class period. During these two days, we will be using a block schedule. In addition, this is not a timed test so extra time will be afforded to any student who needs it. Please encourage your student to do their best!
Senior Information
Did you know there is a special section JUST FOR YOU on the AHS website? All the dates and information you need for your senior's last year is updated there.

IMPORTANT DATES
5/30
Graduation at AHS & Project Graduation at CrackerJax

HELPFUL LINKS
Yearbook Senior Ads & Rings CLICK HERE
Send Photos for Graduation Videos Online Form CLICK HERE
Boxer Bingo Donations for Project Grad Night Drop in Office
PTO News
Facebook // Twitter // Instagram //  PTO Website  // Remind101
Arcadia Auction
- - - T I T A N S  F O R  L I F E - - -
Friday, April 12   6:00 - 10:00 pm
at Arizona Country Club
www.arcadiapto.org/auction

DONATION FORM
Printable Form   Letter Online
SPONSORSHIP FORM
Sponsorship Levels
 Online Payment
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
Email us at
auction@arcadiapto.org

THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR

Growing the "A"
AHS College & Career Center

Scottsdale Community College Open House
Friday, March 1st from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Arcadia will provide the bus and SCC will provide lunch.
Space is limited so reserve your seat early!
Register by Feb 15th with Mrs. Stauff in the College and Career Center.

EVIT Representative at AHS on Feb 26th
Attention all students applying to EVIT next year. Our EVIT rep will be on campus Tuesday February 26th to meet with you individually.  Pick up and turn in applications by Friday Feb 22nd with Mrs. Kim so she can assign you a time to meet with the representative. 

DEADLINES & COLLEGE VISITS (must sign up in Naviance before attending)
2/21
Northern Arizona University (for admitted seniors only)
2/24 ASU Barrett College Late Consideration Deadline
3/1 SCC Open House (must sign up by Feb 15th)
3/4
Arizona State University (for seniors only)
Fundraising Calendar
Sold in
Bookstore
$6
Custom Pura Vida Bracelets in AHS colors
only $6
supports Prom! Be sure to check them out!
March 5th
4-8 pm		 Chipotle at Indian School Rd & 32nd Street
SEE FLYER HERE
Did you know your total or partial Tax Credit can go directly to supporting your child's program?  Click Here to Learn More!
Clubs
Travel Club
Parent Meetings
February 7th, 2019, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
February 28th, 2019, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Athletics
Girl's Soccer
Quarterfinals Game this Wednesday 6 pm
Home game @ Arcadia against Sahuaro HS
Come support the team & wear your spirit wear!
Arcadia Girls are in the Playoffs!
Wednesday 2/13 (H) Sahuaro- 6pm
Possible upcoming Playoff games if we advance:
Saturday 2/16 (A) 5 pm Williams Field HS
Tuesday 2/19 (A) 7:30 pm Williams Field HS
Results & Highlights: Girls won 3-0 in the first playoff game vs. Lake Havasu
Section_NeighborhoodNews Neighborhood News
All Year Long Hopi Brick Paver Sale PURCHASE ONLINE HERE
Feb 28th & Mar 1st Hopi Variety Show (Theme Circus), AHS Auditorium
Mar 6th Hopi PTA Meeting // Guest Speaker AZED101
Arcadia community welcome to attend
Mar 23rd Food for Kidz Packathon
April 13th Hopi Hawktion (Theme Hollywood)

We do our best, but dates/times may change without notifying AHS PTO.  Please confirm with school  & PTOs before getting in your car ... and let us know if you know of a change. Thx!
Speaker on Education Funding at Hopi PTA Meeting
March 6th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Please join us for an evening PTA Meeting in March. Our PTA meeting portion promises to be brief in order to make way for the main event, a visit from AZED101. AZED101 is a non-partisan volunteer group of parents committed to improving education funding in Arizona. They have offered to come speak to our community to help those interested in being informed on the state of education in Arizona.

PTA meeting from 6:00 - 6:15
AZED101 presentation will begin at 6:15
SUSD hires new superintendent
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board approved a contract to hire Dr. John Kriekard as the district's superintendent, it was announced Thursday.   Kriekard came out of retirement to become the district's acting superintendent in May 2018 and will serve through June 30, 2020.  READ MORE >>
SUSD board allocates $4.26M bond money to Navajo repair
At its Feb. 12 meeting, the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board approved $4.26 million worth of restoration and renovation work at Navajo Elementary School, 4525 N. Granite Reed Road, beyond what will be paid for by the school district's insurance company.   READ MORE >>
Annual Arcadia Cares : Food for Kidz Packathon
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019   8:15 A.M. - 1:45 P.M.
SIGN UP AT  https://www.popphoenix.org/news-events/arcadia-cares-pack-a-thon
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Are you looking for ways to help those less fortunate in the Arcadia community - and having fun at the same time? If so, please consider volunteering for the Fifth Annual Arcadia Cares: Food For Kidz Packathon - Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (56th Street/Indian School). The majority of the meals packed will help fill the empty tummies of children and their families in the Phoenix metro area. Volunteers Needed - All ages from three on up are welcome to participate.
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