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Week 17 - November 27th, 2019
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November Tissue Drive // Drop off in AHS Front Office
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* * * * S N O W S T O R M I S H E R E * * * *
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Senior Quotes DUE NOW! see below for link |
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11/26 |
AHS Tavan Turkey Bowl was yesterday! read about this annual tradition |
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11/27-29 |
THANKSGIVING BREAK // NO SCHOOL |
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12/2-6 |
Hoopcoming Week |
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12/2 |
CMAS Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium |
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12/4 |
Dual Enrollment Registration w/ SCC at AHS (best time to do it!) |
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12/4 |
Balfour on campus for senior order placements see below |
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12/4-5 |
AHS & IMS Orchestra & Band Concerts, AHS Auditorium, Free |
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12/5-6 |
MARKET DAYS what is market day? click here |
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12/6 |
Assembly Schedule FYI |
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12/11 |
EARLY RELEASE AHS @ 12:20 (+Echo Cyn, IMS) (Hopi & Tavan at 1:15) |
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12/14 |
SAVE THE DATE (and your stuff!) : AHS Goodwill Donation Drive |
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12/14 |
AHS Winterfest |
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12/17 |
SUSD Governing Board Regular Meeting |
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12/18 |
Annual Staff Chili Luncheon SIGN UP HERE |
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12/20 |
Senior Picnic Gift Card Donation Drive Deadline |
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12/23-1/3 |
WINTER BREAK // NO SCHOOL |
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1/15 |
8th Grade Parent Night, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Mt Olympus |
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1/24 |
8th Grade Student Visit Day, 9:00 - 11:00 am |
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ZOYO Yogurt
5549 E. Indian School Rd. #103, Phx 85018
Sun - Thur 11 am - 10 pm Fri - Sat 11 am - 11 pm
@zoyogurt or #zoyo
Located in the heart of Arcadia at 56th Street and Indian School Road, Zoyo Arcadia is the perfect neighborhood gathering place to celebrate life's moments with family and friends! Zoyo has an all-star line up of flavors and toppings so that you can build your perfect dessert creation and then enjoy it while looking at the splendid view of Camelback Mountain from the bench seating or at the open-air bar. Perfect for celebrating after Arcadia Little League games, school events and family gatherings, we look forward to seeing you at Zoyo Arcadia Soon!
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AHS Campus News
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Donation Drive
December 14th from 10 am - 12 pm
AHS parking lot
Start clearing out your closets now
for the end just in time for the holiday season and new year!
Drop off all your items from clothing to mattresses at Arcadia on December 14th from 10am - 12 pm at our Goodwill Donation Collection Truck.
All proceeds for will go directly back to AHS and help our school! PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS!
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Trouble Receiving the eBlast?
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Tryouts for Spring Musical Legally Blonde
Attention students interested in auditioning for the spring musical, Legally Blonde! Audition contracts with dates and times can be picked up from Mr. Fairchild in room 2315. Auditions are coming, and the contracts are required for all students wanting to try out.
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NEXT WEDNESDAY
SCC Spring Dual Enrollment Registration
December 04, 2019 from 7:45 am - 2:20 pm
Scottsdale Community College will be in the College and Career Center at Arcadia High School on December 4th to register students IN PERSON for Spring Dual Enrollment.
Students have until February 7th to enroll, but if they miss the registration at AHS, students will need to go to SCC to do their enrollment and pay their tuition.
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Wanted - One Lunch Volunteers
Please contact Karen Treon at
ktreon@gmail.com
Are you looking for a fun and low-stress way to volunteer on campus? We need volunteers at One Lunch. Please contact Karen Treon at
ktreon@gmail.com
to learn more about it and sign up. One Lunch only works because of the parent support we provide. Please consider helping out even if it's only once or twice. We can find shifts that work for you!
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Student Trip to Australia
Interested in snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef or visiting the Australian Zoo? There is a student trip going to Australia this summer. Please stop by Ms. Assali's room (5621) or Mr. Martens room (5632) for information.
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Annual Staff Appreciation Chili Lunch
December 18th, 2019
We'll be warming up a winter wonderland with a chili lunch, our last teacher appreciation event of the year, and we want to go out with an (arctic) BLAST! We're going to need a lot of help to pull this one off. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! - Suzanne & Linda
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Our 2020 Seniors Need You!
Project Grad is a safe, drug and alcohol free event for all our seniors on graduation night. Please help make this a memorable night for our senior students!
SENIOR PICNIC
Gift Card Drive until December 20th
New this year will be "Minute To Win It" games! We are looking for GIFT CARD DONATIONS IN ANY AMOUNT for prizes! Drop off in the front office in envelope labeled "Senior Picnic". Thank you so much for your help in making the Senior Picnic INCREDIBLE!
NEEDED : WACKY BOXERS & CRAZY SOCKS
At Target after the holidays? If so, please consider buying and donating those wacky boxers and crazy socks to Project Grad.
OR CLICK HERE TO BUY ON AMAZON Donations can be dropped off in the front office. Questions, please contact Kelley Pierce at
kelleyleepierce@gmail.com.
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AHS Band & Orchestra Teacher named Arizona's recipient of "50 Directors Who Make A Difference"
Since his arrival at Arcadia, Mr. Jan
Gardner, the Arcadia Band and Orchestra has transformed the instrumental music program at Arcadia. Recently, he was selected to represent Arizona in the annual "50 Directors Who Make a Difference" for School Band and Orchestra Magazine's December 2019 issue. Mr. Gardner's superb leadership has led the Spirit of Arcadia Marching Band to be state champions in just 3 years (the first SUSD school to ever win state). He also led the orchestra and symphonic programs to receive the highest mark of superior in competition.
For over two decades, School Band and Orchestra Magazine's December issue has honored music directors, featuring only one music educator from each state. It is a prestigious honor to be nominated and Arcadia is proud *and lucky* to have such am amazing teacher.
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Mr. Gardner was was also honored on November 19th at the SUSD Governing Board Meeting for recognition of their recent double state championship wins.
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Varsity and JV soccer teams went to St Mary's Food Bank on November 23rd to volunteer and packed 1150 emergency food boxes.
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ASVAB Test
Sign up by Dec 13th, Test on Jan 17th at 8:00 am
While the ASVAB is a military career assessment tool, it can also give non-military bound students insight into their strengths and abilities, making it useful for career planning. Because this is an aptitude test it doesn't just tell you what you are currently good at, it will also tell you what you may be good at learning. You may know nothing about electronics but your scores may say you have the ability to learn electronics.
Students interested in testing should stop by the College and Career Center and see Mrs. Stauff to sign up for the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. There is no cost to you for taking this assessment. The test will take place on January 17th at 8:00 am in Mt. O (you will be excused from classes) Sign up by December 13th. Do not miss out on this great FREE opportunity! Want to know more about the test? Read this:
https://www.petersons.com/blog/taking-asvab-prepares-you-for-career-planning-or-military-enlistment/
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Senior Information
Find out more about senior events & graduation on the AHS website.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL DATES & INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Senior Quotes
Parents, Please Help STUGO get your Student's Response
Has your student turned in their Senior Quote yet? Only 260 responses have been received so far by StuGo! Please share this link with your student so they can turn in their response ASAP. It will only work from their school email account.
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Senior Ad
Deadline January 31st, 2020
Yearbook recognition ads are a great way for parents, families and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. In addition, revenues from recognition ads help our school to create a better yearbook.
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Senior Balfour Information
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Minted Greeting Cards for AHS Baseball
get 20% off your order & earn money back automatically for AHS Baseball! see below |
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ON SALE
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Ugly Sweatshirt 2nd Annual Sale NOW!
$20 each via
Venmo, Cash, Check or Card
see info in Golf Section below
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DON'T SEE YOUR SPORT NEWS IN THE eBLAST?
Let your boosters know that they can share their news & fundraisers with us :)
The following 2019 Boosters need to update their profile to be in good standing (CLICK HERE): Football, Boys Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Swim & Dive, Volleyball
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2nd Annual "Ugly Christmas Sweater" Sale!
$20 a sweatshirt. If you would like to purchase one please call/txt Anne at 206.818.7767 or e-mail Mr Jones at
jasonjones@susd.org. Pay via Venmo, Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Card
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www.arcadiagirlssoccer.com
Girls Soccer
Come support Girls Soccer!
First Home Game Thursday 12/5 against Chaparral! JV at 3pm & Varsity at 5pm. Congratulations to all the girls who made the JV and Varsity this year!
Upcoming Games/Events:
Tuesday 12/3 (A) Bradshaw Mountain- 3pm JV, 5pm Varsity
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COME OUT AND SUPPORT
Mens Soccer
UP TO DATE SCHEDULE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
HTTPS://WWW.AZPREPS365.COM/SCHOOLS/ARCADIA
HOME GAME SCHEDULE
DEC 4 - B r a d s h aw Mo u t a i n 4 pm J V / 6 pm Va r s it y
DEC 1 0 - De s e rt Mo u n t a i n 4 pm J V / 6 pm Va r s it y
DEC 1 6 - Gl e n d a l e 6 pm Va r s it y
JAN 1 0 - F l a g s t a ff 4 pm J V / 6 pm Va r s it y
JAN 1 4 - Gl e n d a l e 4 pm J V
JAN 2 8 - P o s t o n B u tt e 4 pm J V / 6 pm Va r s it y
F E B 6 - S e t o n Ca t h o l i c P r e p 4 pm J V / 6 pm Va r s it y
Student Team Managers wanted for Men's Soccer Program
Looking for reliable volunteers who are energetic and interested in learning how to manage and coach soccer. If interested, come to the stadium soccer field Monday through Friday at 3:15pm and ask for Coach Diamanti.
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Baseball
SAVE 20% ON HOLIDAY CARDS & HELP AHS BASEBALL
Discount code is: FUNDRAISEAHSBB
Holiday card season is right around the corner - and we are excited to announce a partnership with
Minted.com! The are offering a 20% off code to our program - and we will receive 15% of all sales!! The coupon is valid toward all Minted holiday cards and gifts, including foil-pressed art gifts, personal stationary and holiday home decor. PLEASE share this information with friends and family! There is no limit to how much we can raise with this amazing fundraiser!
Discount code is: FUNDRAISEAHSBB (valid until 12/31/2019)
GREAT ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
BECOME A SPONSOR BY PURCHASING A BANNER AT TITAN FIELD:
Do you have a business that you would like to promote? We are in the process of selling banners for the 2019-20 Baseball Season! Most of our sponsors have renewed, so we have a limited number of banners remaining. SO PLEASE DON'T WAIT!!
If you have any questions, please email us at banners@arcadiatitansbaseball.com
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Neighborhood News
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Tavan Twinkles Craft Fair
December 14th 5pm - 8pm
Booths still available to reserve
Do you have a young entrepeneur that would like to sell their crafts at the annual Tavan Twinkles Winter fair? Reserve your booth today! It's a highly attended event for Arcadia families.
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