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PHOENIX FAMILY UPDATE
March 19th
Happy Ops Appreciation Week! We love our Ops Team!
Hello Phoenixes:

I am writing to in regards to another violent, racist act that happened in Georgia on Tuesday, March 16. If you are not aware, a White Domestic Terrorist killed 8 Asian people (6 of which were Asian Women) in a string of shootings at Georgia Spas. Please see the news article HERE. This racist attack is not the first attack or a 1-off incident that has occurred towards or against Asian people. In fact, hate crimes and attacks against Asian people has risen dramatically in the past year, especially with senseless, baseless, and racist misconceptions of this pandemic, including leaders perpetuating hateful rhetoric towards Asian people.

This is a moment where we need to check in on one another, stand with one another, engage in dialogue about how this is impacting both our Asian staff, scholars, and families, and our staff, scholars and families across lines of difference as an AFUP community. I charge all of us to learn about what is happening, engage in conversation, check in on our teammates, and be a voice against the racist violence.

Yesterday, we hosted an optional townhall for team members to come, honor the victims of this act of violence, and engage and process together as a school community. If you would like to continue these conversations, we are here to talk and to support.

Best,

Mr. Coalter
PHOENIX INFORMATION HUB
This week on ParentSquare: Be on the lookout for information about Hybrid Learning, TCP surveys, and more.

Rev Foods Menu: Please see April's menu here.

Intent to Return for the 2021-22 School Year (for current 9th – 11th graders)
As we get ready for next year’s enrollment, we will soon invite families from the lottery to join our school. To ensure as many students as possible have a seat, complete the form for your child in ParentSquare. This year has been challenging in many ways and we understand if you're not certain of your plans for next school year. Please share candidly with us so we can plan for next school year and best support you and your scholar through the end of this school year. For families that have multiple students, no need to submit for your 12th grade scholar. Please only submit for current 9th - 11th graders. If you have any questions, please contact us! 

Student Input opportunity- check your Parent Square!
We're looking for students that are interested in shaping the future of Achievement First schools! We are hosting five virtual Vision Summits where we gather students, school staff representing all roles, network staff members, alumni, and families to discuss and plan for how an excellent Achievement First school should look and feel. We held our first Vision Summit on January 28th, which some of you attended. We are extending this invitation to you for the Vision Summits on March 25, April 29, May 27, and June 17 (Thursdays) from 8:30am-12:00pm. We have six spots available for University Prep HS students!
 
A few notes about participation:
  • We will work with your school to confirm your attendance and excuse you from class time during the summits.
  • Each summit builds on the previous ones, so attendance at as many of the remaining four as possible is preferred. We know it’s far in advance – you can sign up now and keep in touch with us if things come up. 
  • Attendance at our first summit in January is not required to join the rest!
  • Check your Parent Square account if you’re interested in joining!

Tech Update:
If you are experiencing Chromebook difficulties and need to swap it for a new one, your next opportunity will be on April 9. Our building located at 35 Starr Street is closed for the two weeks to address an urgent maintenance issue. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Frazier with any questions. Thanks!
SENIOR ITEMS
Senior Portraits: Senior portraits are now available on the studio's website! Please follow the instructions on the 12th grade Parent Square page to access and purchase photos. Please note: AFUP will be covering the cost of the portrait sitting fee and the yearbook photo, but not any additional photo purchases families would like to make. Thank you!

Yearbook: Our team has been laying the groundwork for the 20-21 yearbook, and we want your help! Here are some of the exciting things you can do (all submissions should be sent to rebekah.revello@achievmentfirst.org):
  • Send us your pictures!
  • We want as many pictures as possible of the class of 2021 through their whole time at AFUP. Send us pictures of your teams, clubs, events, and best memories! These pictures can be from the AFUP smugmug as well!
  • Send us a photo of you as a baby! We will include them in a “guess who?” game in the yearbook.
  • Superlatives: fill out this form to choose the class clown, best actor, best dressed, and more!
  • The Student Literature Competition is NOW OPEN: Want to have your writing included in the yearbook? Send the yearbook team something reflecting on this year, your high school experiences in general, your future plans, or about anything at all! Please send in your submissions by March 24th. Submissions must be a maximum of 1000 words.
  • The Student Art Competition is NOW OPEN: We want your art pieces too! Send in your submissions by March 24th.
  • “Teachers that Made Me”: Send in your memories and experiences with the teachers that shaped you into who you are, from the past and the present. Submissions should be a maximum of 200 words. Send in your submissions by March 24th.
COVID-19

Public Health, Safety & Advocacy in Our Communities Part II
Achievement First Advocacy team will be hosting Public Health, Safety & Advocacy in Our Communities Part II: What You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine, Variants & COVID Testing. Our last virtual forum had over 240 attendees and based on demand, we want to continue the conversation around access to accurate public health information around the COVID-19 vaccine and programs around testing and tracing.
 
This time around we will delve deeper and provide families with direct access around the vaccine and testing on the ground as well as ways they can advocate to help expand awareness around access and equity. We will be joined by health experts, elected officials and advocates who will discuss public policy on COVID-19, variants, vaccine distribution/access, the science behind how the vaccine works and more. This event will be in English & Spanish and is open to the general public. Register by 03/23 here. The corresponding event flyers found HERE (English) or HERE (Spanish). 

AFUP Remote Office Information 
Operations Team

Requesting documents from the Main Office:
  • Parents/guardians: For enrollment & address verification letters, report cards, etc., please complete this form https://tinyurl.com/afupparentrequest
  • Scholars: Campus Portal, AF email, working papers(read instructions on google form), please complete this google form https://tinyurl.com/afupopsrequest. 
  • Scholars must use their AF email address when completing this form.

Instructions for working papers (Work Card/Certificate)
Scholars must follow this link to the website and download the 3 parts of the application which can be filled online. Read all the instructions carefully as there are 3 separate documents in 1 application:
  • A-17: Parent/guardian completes ONLY part 1. Electronic signatures (typed name) from parent/guardian will be accepted. Ms. Rodriguez completes the rest.
  • A-22: Parent/guardian completes ONLY part 1. Electronic signatures (typed name) from parent/guardian will be accepted. Ms. Rodriguez completes the rest.
  • A-16: Medical provider has to complete this section ONLY if you do not have a copy of your recent physical(within 1 year).

If you have a copy of your physical, please email to Ms. Rodriguez along with the completed and signed application.
 
For other questions, please email us at afupops@achievementfirst.org
Achievement First University Prep High School