A Note from Headmaster Scott

Dear Archway Trivium West Families,

We study our Western heritage and believe that our cultural inheritance is unique and primary to us by virtue of our being Americans. We believe that in order for students to become culturally literate citizens they must share certain specific knowledge based in the study of the humanities, the sciences, and the fine arts.

This statement is one of Great Hearts’ philosophical pillars. There is a lot of pressure in our modern world to learn about many different cultures early in life. Although we recognize the value in learning how people other than ourselves live, there is a flaw in assuming our children can fully participate in their own culture without having that culture taught and modeled for them. Our focus on Western civilization does not downplay the value of great thinkers, writers, and artists from other parts of the world. Instead, it is an acknowledgement that our students’ own cultural heritage is rich and valuable and merits the primary position in a public school in The United States of America.

So what is special about Western civilization? The west is for everyone. When we speak about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the west, we are talking about universal ideas. When we speak of virtue, we speak of human excellence, not excellence within any limited sphere. When the young and charismatic Meno was challenged by Socrates to define virtue, he spoke of the virtue of the man, of the woman, of the merchant, the leader, the child, etc. That did not satisfy Socrates. He pushed until his pupil could articulate virtue as an ideal that spans humanity regardless of ancillary attributes or conditions. This is what western thought does well. It is a philosophy of unification of humanity. That alone may be sufficient reason to make it the focus of study for our young people.   

Heartily Devoted,

Clay Scott

Headmaster

Archway Classical Academy | Trivium

Student Pledge Leaders: Reagan H., Abram S., Allison K., Arthan S., Eiza M. 

Here are a few important reminders about upcoming events at Archway Trivium. Please visit our website, www.archwaytrivium.org, for more information.

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Upcoming Events:

This Tuesday, October 25 is a half day dismissal for ALL Trivium students. Archway K-5 dismissal is 11:50 AM. There is no lunch or after-school clubs on half days. 

Reminder: No Student Drop-off/Pick-up from Neighboring Businesses

Parents - You may not use the parking lots of neighboring businesses for student drop-off/pick-up. We have received multiple complaints from the Southwest Kidney Institute. Per the City of Goodyear police, this is considered trespassing and citations may be issued.

School Office Hours

As a reminder, the Front Office open at 7:30 AM each morning and closes at 3:30 PM on regular school days and at 1:50 PM on Wednesdays. If you need to stop by the office, please plan to do so during Office Hours. Thank you!

Open Enrollment is Coming! Great Hearts Open Enrollment for new families is coming November 7-December 9, 2022. This enrollment is primarily for  students applying for in Kindergarten in 2023-24 and 5th grade students applying for 6th Grade enrollment at Trivium Prep in 2023-24. Current K-4th grade students DO NOT participate in Open Enrollment. Re-enrollment for Kinder-4th Grade families will take place in March 2023. More information to follow.

Family Handbook E-signature - PAST DUE

If you have not already done so, please log in to the Parent Portal to complete the Family Handbook e-signature.

2021-22 State Test Results

If you did not receive your child's state test results during conferences, they are now available in the front office. This only applies to current 4th and 5th grade students who attended Archway Trivium West. If your student did not attend Archway Trivium West last year, you will need to contact your former school for test results. 

Last Friday, families were sent information from Great Hearts about a new giving portal called Classy. We are hoping that this will enhance the giving experience for our donors. Two features to point out:

1. More ways to give, including bank transfers, Apple Pay, and even bitcoin; and
2. The option to cover the transaction fees to help your charitable giving dollars go even further to benefit Trivium.

As of now, only Academy Giving transactions at Trivium are moving to this new payment portal. If you are already set up to do giving automatically, no further action is needed at this time unless you want to make a change to your giving. Or if you are new to giving, please GIVE it a try & make the most important gift you can possibly make to support our hard-working teachers and the school. If you have any questions, please contact Annann Hong, our Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer, at ahong@archwaytrivium.org or (773) 307-6779.

CONGRATULATIONS – Unity in Community Grand Prize Winners

Congratulations to our two Community Investment donor families, The Densing Family and The Huggins Family, for being randomly chosen to win the Grand Prize last month. They both chose the $100 Amazon gift card. Accepting on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Marni and Maria Densing are Giuliana ’33 and Gian ’28. Accepting on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Renee Huggins are Naia ’29 and Mara ’31. We are so grateful to all our amazing donors. The additional revenue raised to help cover the gap in public funding makes all the difference in the school’s operating budget! We will be doing another drawing from our Community Investment donors after Giving Tuesday on 11/29/2022! We would love for as many of our families to be part of that drawing as possible!

Dear Archway Trivium 3rd-5th Grade Scholars and Families,

Throughout Western civilization, bards have been keepers of tradition, reciting the poetry of their people and passing on oral history. Archway Trivium will again be joining our fellow Great Hearts schools in holding a Bard Competition for our 3^rd through 5^th grade scholars, whom we will challenge to memorize and recite poetry.

Over the course of two rounds and two poems, we will winnow the field to find Trivium’s most skillful bard. That scholar will be named the 2023 Archway Trivium School Bard and will represent our school at the Great Hearts Archway Bard Competition to be held in April 2023.

The Archway Trivium Bard Competition Registration Guidelines and a Registration Form were sent home earlier this week in scholars’ folders. If your scholar wishes to participate, registration forms and poem selections are due to homeroom teachers no later than Monday, October 24. 

Click Here to Complete the Registration Form

Preliminary information pertaining to each round is as follows and will be communicated when finalized:

Round 1            The week of November 28 during school hours

Round 2            The week of February 13, 2023, Trivium Gymnasium

GH Final            April 14, 2023, Hosted by Archway Glendale at the Lund Center on Veritas Campus

Bard participants will be excused from memorizing in-class assigned poems until after their recitations for Round 1. The twelve scholars who progress to Round 2 will be excused until their recitations in February 2023. The school’s winner will be excused from any in class assigned poems until the final round at the Great Hearts Competition on April 14.

If you have any questions about the Bard Competition, please contact Mrs. Smith at lsmith@archwaytrivium.org.

Our PSO Goodwill Drive will be held Saturday, October 22 from 9am-3pm at the school. Please review these donation guidelines before donating items.

This event is open to the community, so please share with your friends! We earn money based on the weight of donations received, so the more, the merrier! Look for more details as the date approaches. Thank you for your support. 

You won't want to miss the PSO Ren Faire on Saturday, November 5 from 4-8 PM and Vendor Market from 12PM-Dusk!

Purchase Early Bird Tickets by October 22

Prices will increase on 10/23/22 at 12:01AM to $10/adult, $20/child 3years+, Free/2 and under). Free tickets for Archway Trivium and Trivium Prep faculty/staff and are available only during the early bird period.

Hear ye, hear ye! Please join us for mesmerizing entertainment, fantastic feasting and an evening of merriment! Be sure to dress in your finest revelry if you wish to enter the costume contest! Ye olde Headmaster Scott will surely excite with a surprise unveiling for the kingdom of Archway Trivium. Make haste and order your tickets today!

Admission Includes:

Bounce castles, rock climbing, jousting, live entertainment, fairies, trebuchet launches, rock climbing, face painting, balloon artists and more! 

Usborne Book Fair Preview Night

Families attending the Ren Faire can shop our upcoming Usborne Book Fair! 

Food Trucks - Available for purchase at the event

Kingpin BBQ Menu - Includes turkey legs!!

Taco Taco AZ Menu

What's Poppin Kettle Corn and Mister Softee Desserts!

For latest details, visit www.archwaytrivium.org/events 

All wristbands purchased through 11/1 will be delivered to the oldest scholars' classroom by 11/3. All wristbands will be at will call at the Ren Faire entrance located at the gate between the MPR and the new building.

*** Please note that this is not a drop-off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.***

For more information, please visit www.archwaytrivium.org/events.

Ren Faire Community Market

A Free, Outdoor Vendor Market sponsored by the Trivium Prep PSO

Saturday, November 5

12 PM to Dusk

Currently Accepting Vendor Market Applications!

** Click Here to Apply **

Ren Faire Volunteers Needed!

 ** Volunteers Receive a FREE Adult Ticket **

Help with Prop Building on Saturday, October 29, 8-11 AM

Click Here to Volunteer on 10/29

Sign Up for a 1-hour Shift During the Event on November 5 or

Donate Baked Goods for our Mayfair Pole Cake Walk

Click Here to Volunteer on 11/5

All Archway Trivium parents and guardians are encouraged to join us on Monday, October 24 for our PSO General Meeting followed by Coffee with the Headmaster. These are informal opportunities to connect with other parents, ask questions and learn more about our school. Both events will take place in the MPR and you are welcome to attend one or both events. Younger children welcome.

Parents may park in the parking spots along the north edge of campus or around the field after 8:15 AM and enter/sign-in through the Archway MPR.

Monday, October 24

PSO General Meeting - 8:30-9:15 AM

Headmaster Coffee with Dr. Scott - 9:15-10 AM

PSO Uniform Collection - Monday, October 24

The PSO will be hosting a Uniform Collection on Monday, October 24 in the front office from 7:30-9:30am, during the PSO General Meeting in the Archway MPR and from 1:30-3:30 PM. Parents can bring in gently-used uniforms and concert attire to receive vouchers which can be used to shop at upcoming Uniform Exchange events. 

All donated items must be uniform-policy compliant, clean, and in good condition. Accepted items include: shirts with emblems, sweaters/pullovers with emblems, pants, shorts, skirts, rompers, belts, shoes, and concert attire. For Archway Trivium, only Dennis or Anton-brand skirts and rompers will be accepted for exchange.

PSO Uniform Exchange - Tuesday, October 25, 5-8 PM

Our PSO Uniform Exchange will be held on Tuesday, October 25 from 5-8  PM in the Archway MPR. 

Families may purchase used uniforms at a discounted price or may receive credit for donating used uniforms. Only Dennis/Anton brand uniforms in good condition (no holes, stains or frayed edges) will be accepted for exchange credit.

This month, our 2nd grade families are sponsoring the Teacher Appreciation lunch on Wednesday, October 26. Follow the link below to contribute. Thank you in advance for your support!

Support the 2nd Grade Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Save the Date for our second annual Literary & Historical Figure Day on the half day, Friday, November 4. Scholars are invited to choose a literary or historical figure from the Archway curriculum and come to school dressed as that figure* on Friday, November 4. This is a great way to celebrate our love of history and literature. All students are encouraged to participate! 

New! Students must complete and return a Costume Proposal Form to their classroom teacher by October 27 in order to participate.

*Please remember that the character you choose should be from one of the Classics-to-Keep from the K-5 list, Greek or Roman Mythology or a historical character from our History or Science curriculum. It’s very important that your character looks like the author’s description of the character and not a movie version. If your costume will be at all see through, you must wear your uniform underneath. If you choose not to participate, you will need to come in uniform. All costumes must abide by dress code guidelines in the Family Handbook and must exclude any frightening or aggressive costumes or accessories. 

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Winter Concerts. This year, our Archway concerts will be held on campus in the Trivium Gym. Scholars wear Concert Attire (as described below). This is a wonderful celebration of our music program at Archway Trivium West. We look forward to seeing you there!

Winter Concert Dates

Monday, December 5

Kindergarten, 5 PM (arrive 4:30 PM)

1st Grade, 6 PM (arrive 5:30 PM)

2nd Grade, 7 PM (arrive 6:30 PM)

Thursday, December 8

3rd Grade, 5 PM (arrive 4:30 PM)

4th Grade, 6 PM (arrive 5:30 PM)

5th Grade, 7 PM (arrive 6:30 PM)

Concert Attire: Boys wear white collared dress shirts with black pants and black dress shoes. Girls wear a white blouse with a black skirt or black dress pants, or a solid black dress, and black dress shoes (open-toed shoes and reasonable heels are permitted).

Fall is here and we are all excited to keep learning and growing together! Many PSO programs grow from ideas suggested by parents, so we’re asking all families to answer the Fall 2022 Survey. If you would like to be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card, be sure to look for instructions once you submit the survey. This keeps your response anonymous and gives you a chance to win some shopping money! A winner will be randomly selected and notified on 10/31.

Click Here to Take the Survey

Want to help the teachers have more time for our scholars? Then sign up to help make their copies! Volunteering for the copy program will free up valuable time for our teachers enabling them to spend more time on what really matters - our children!

On Tuesdays from 9am-11am we will be making copies for the Kindergarten 2nd grade teachers. On Fridays from 9am-11am we will be making copies for the 3rd-5th grade teachers. 

Please click on the Sign Up Genius to sign up to volunteer. Volunteers must have current Raptor clearance to serve. Thank you! 

Volunteer to Support the Copy Program 

Health Policy Reminder

As a reminder, scholars must stay home from school if they have:

• a fever of 100.0 degrees or higher
• vomiting and/or diarrhea
• a wet, productive cough and/or nasal drainage that is not clear in color
• difficulty breathing or uncontrolled coughing
• mucus or pus draining from the eye
• an undiagnosed, new, and/or untreated rash or skin condition
• live lice

Students may return after 24 hours without fever and without use of fever-reducing medications, and 24 hours since the last incidence of vomiting and/or diarrhea. If a student returns to school prior to 24 hours without these symptoms, he or she will be sent home.

Donation Requests

Our Health Office is looking for donations of the following items to support our students:

• Size small uniform shirts
• Cases of water bottles
• Boy/Girl Underwear - all sizes
• White Socks 
• Lysol sanitizing wipes

Parents, if you would like to donate these items for our nurses to use in emergencies, this would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be left in the front office labeled for the Archway Trivium nurse. Thank you!

If your child was sent home with a loaner uniform, please wash and return it to the nurse's office as soon as possible.

My Hot Lunchbox is excited for another great year of delivering school lunch!

Online ordering is now available at: ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/. If you are a first-time customer, visit the My Hot Lunchbox website to create your free account. Families with students at multiple Trivium schools should create only ONE account per family.

Important Note: You will need to update your profile with the student's grade for the current school year in the "My Profiles" section before ordering.

If you have any questions, please review the Parent Lunch FAQ or contact My Hot Lunchbox at (888) 894-8295 or by email at info@myhotlunchbox.com. Ordering is easy! Follow the link below to get started or visit the PSO Lunch page on the school website for more information.

Click Here to Order Lunch

The Trivium Lunch Program is entirely managed and distributed by our Parent Service Organization volunteers. This program is open to all students, faculty, and staff at Trivium. 

Volunteer in the Lunch Room

Sign up as a volunteer to help distribute lunches and receive free lunch from My Hot Lunchbox! (Raptor Clearance is required to volunteer). We will be awarding a $5 a day/per person credit to each school. All credits will be applied at the end of each month. Please email us at info@myhotlunchbox.com if you have any questions regarding the credits. Thank you for helping to make the lunch program a success at our school!

Click Here to Volunteer

Additionally, we ask parents to help serve in the lunchroom to assist our 1st-5th grade classes and keep the lunchroom running smoothly. Younger siblings are welcome to serve alongside parents as a "Lunchroom Buddy." Clearance through Raptor is required for all lunchroom volunteers.

Click Here to Volunteer as a Lunchroom Helper

With the expansion of Archway and addition of the new building, there are significant changes to the traffic flow for the upcoming school year. Please carefully review the new Archway Traffic Flow for Student Drop-off and Pick-up and reach out with any questions. Taking the time to understand these procedures will help to ensure the safety of our students/staff and a smooth traffic flow. 

Carpooling Update: Our east side pick-up lane has had a faster track and will now be our designated carpool lane. 

If you have 2 or more Archway ONLY pick-up cards, you will be guided into this fast-track lane for a faster pick-up. Please be sure to have your pick-up cards ready to show our traffic controllers that you are carpooling so they can guide you to the appropriate lane. To maintain the flow of pick-up, others may be directed to the fast-track lane, but carpools will be given priority. Please do not enter the carpool lanes until you are directed to do so.

As a reminder, if you are picking up Middle School students DO NOT ARRIVE to campus before 3:15 PM. This creates significant delays. If you arrive before 3:15, we will ask you to go back into our pick-up lanes and try again. 

Please follow the link below to review the DETAILED Archway Traffic Flow Plan and be sure to share this link with anyone authorized to drop-off/pick-up your children.

*View the DETAILED Archway Traffic Flow Procedures*

We are looking forward to welcoming volunteers back to campus this year! All Archway Trivium volunteers must have Raptor clearance before volunteering on campus. Raptor clearance must be renewed annually, so if you were cleared last year, you must complete the clearance process again for the 2022-23 school year.

Follow the link below to get started. The cost is $5 and it only takes a few minutes.

Click Here for More Information or to Register

Join us in wishing "Happy Birthday" to the following Archway Trivium faculty and staff with recent/upcoming birthdays! Faculty Favorites lists are available on our PSO Community page.

Katie Kredit - School Nurse - Oct 2

Jackson Bailey - Music/EL Teacher - Oct 5

Iris Montoya - 4E Assistant - Oct 6

Kendra Montoya - 1D Assistant - Oct 21

Maureen Robinson - Music - Oct 26

Shakila Manjra - 1C Lead - Oct 31

• Book and Supply Lists
• Uniform Information
• 2022-23 Academic Calendar
• Upcoming Events Calendar
• Extracurricular Clubs/Early Drop-off Club
• Traffic Flow for Student Drop-off/Pick-up
• Order Extra Pick-up Cards (2/$1)
• Order Hot Lunch
• Volunteer Approval Process

Archway Trivium West Main Office: (623) 414-4883

Attendance Line: (623) 565-5490

Website: www.archwaytrivium.org

2022-23 School/Office Hours: 

Opt in for Important GH and Trivium Text Messages

Parents and Guardians can take advantage of Great Hearts Text Messaging Service. Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more.

You can participate in this free service just by sending a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to our school's short code number, 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with "Stop".

Email Communications

If you know of parents who are not receiving these communications, please ask them to check their junk/promotions email folders, and then email bmcdonald@archwaytrivium.org for assistance. 

You can also find ALL school-wide communications on our website on the Latest News page.