Arcadia High School PTO Newsletter 

April 16, 2014 

This appeared as a full page ad in the Scottsdale Republic today:
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NEXT PTO MEETING: 
April 17, 9:30, Mt. Olympus
We will be electing next year's PTO officers and site council members.  To see the proposed slate please see the PTO website.
There are 2 parent rep seats on site council, and currently 4 people are running. If you are interested in submitting your name for consideration, please contact Marci Farnsworth.
In addition at this meeting, the Principal and PTO officers will give their reports, and there will be a presentation by Dr. Milissa Sackos on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and how changing expectations with collective community buy-in can lead to a reduction in disciplinary issues at school and an increase  in student achievement. Miss a meeting, miss a lot!  
LAST HIKE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

WHERE:  Sunrise Trail in the McDowell Mountains 

WHERN:  Tuesday, April 29; 9:00 am 

Please join us for this year's last Arcadia PTO hike. Following the hike we will have lunch at the Blue Adobe; 10885 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd

If you are interested or have questions please contact Julie Rauch. 

SENIOR GRAD PACKETS - TURN IN RIGHT AWAY!

Seniors and Parents - The graduation packets have been distributed to all Seniors. Please fill out all the information in the packet and bring back to school as soon as possible. The first 15 packets turned into the Front Office will win a gift card to Grimaldis! 

All forms are available on the PTO website.

 

IMPORTANT SENIOR DATES/DEADLINES
  • Project Grad registration packet - due May 1
  • Senior Variety Show/Mr. Titan Night - May 5 @ 7 pm, Arcadia Auditorium
  • Senior Breakfast - May  14 @ 9 am, Arizona Country Club
  • Distribution of caps/gowns & 4 Grad tickets - May 14
    AFTER Senior breakfast
  • Senior Honors/Awards Night - May 14 @ 7 pm, Arcadia Auditorium
  • Addtl Grad tickets for sale - May 15 in bookstore
  • Senior Picnic - May 16 @ 11 am, R&G Ranch
  • Memory Lane posters - due May 20
  • Graduation - May 22 @ 8 pm - SENIORS TO REPORT @ 7 pm
  • Project Grad Party at Crackerjax - May 22, immediately following graduation 
STILL SEEKING DONATIONS...
The Project Grad Committee is still accepting donations to make this a memorable event. Please check out the list of desired items and thanks in advance for your generosity.
SO MANY WAYS TO SUPPORT THE ARCADIA MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS BOOSTER CLUB...
 
Massge Gift Certificates

1 HOUR MASSAGE FOR ONLY $25!

Of the $25, $12.50 comes back to our club! THAT'S 50%!!!

Cash is always welcome. Checks are made payable to BackFit Health.

Contact Jennifer Zoucha to place your order today!

Jennifer Zoucha, President of the Arcadia Media Communications Booster Club, 623-703-1881 ~ Cell, jjbkzoucha@hotmail.com 

 

Rita's Frozen Custard Fundraiser

April 24

See the flyer for information 

 

Big Jump Fundraiser

April 29

3-8 pm

Jump for 2 hours for only $17- 20% goes back to Media Comm

See the flyer for more information 

CAN YOU GRANT A WISH?
PTO is working with teachers and the administration to fulfill some of the big wishes here on campus, but there are some wishes you might be able to grant yourselves:
The PE department is wishing for some gently used tennis rackets.
There might just be something in your closet or garage that can grant a wish.  Please take a look, and if you find some of these needed treasures, please drop them off in the front office.
Thanks in advance for your generosity!
STUDENT DIRECTORY UPDATES COMING SOON.

The AHS Student-Family Directory is undergoing final updates for this school year. The Q4 edition will be emailed later this month to all current AHS PTO members. As before, the directory will be sent out as a .pdf file that can be saved to your computer or printed off, but is not editable in any way.

If your student's contact information has changed, or if you missed getting listed in the directory, please click here to fill out our online form. You can also access the form through the directory tab on our website, www.arcadiapto.org
 
Deadline for submissions is April 24th.
Questions? Contact Lisa Binsfeld
PTO SUPPORTS TEACHER FUN!
Here are some of our fun-loving Arcadia teachers at one of their bowling nights to build community. Your Arcadia PTO is delighted to be able to support these fun events for our AMAZING teachers!

 
Campus News

MARCH 2014 TITANS OF THE MONTH 

 

Students are recognized for their character, spirit, service, citizenship, commitment, honor, innovative accomplishments, improvement, exceptional kindness and caring or respect. Students are nominated by the teachers and staff of Arcadia High School. These students received a certificate and had a pizza lunch with Mr. Biera.

 

Clare Graff

Suzanne One

Justin Harvey

Deannette Zattair

Jasmine Macko

Modesta Hernandez Vazquez

Zachery Doten

Greg Martinez

Daniel Beltran

Tucker Greene

William Jacobsen

Charlotte Aaron

 


SCC NEEDS YOUR HELP

 Parents who have Arcadia students taking college courses through dual enrollment or Achieving a College Education (ACE) at one of the MCCCD college campuses are asked to please complete this survey by April 18th. Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OutreachParentSurvey

CPR/FIRST AID CLASS AT ARCADIA
There will be a "Heartsaver" certification class at Arcadia for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine/need CPR certification for a summer job (nanny/lifeguard/parks & rec) or for anyone that wants to learn this life saving skill.
Participants will receive a card issued by the American Heart Assoc. which is valid for 2 years.
This class is available to all Arcadia students/staff and families.
  •      When:  Thursday, May 8th
  •      Where:  Arcadia College & Career Center
  •      Time:  1:45pm - 4:30pm
  •      Cost:  $20 SUSD staff and $30 students/families
  •  Class will be limited to 20 people.
Please contact Susan Spillman at susanspillmancpr@gmail.com to register.
Thank you!
Susan Spillman
SUSD CPR Instructor/American Heart Assoc.
(480) 326-1824
SENIORS: CAPS & GOWNS AVAILABLE MAY 13
Balfour will be delivering cap and gowns on May 13th during lunch in the Auditorium lobby.  Please make sure that you have no outstanding fees from the book store.  Students will not be allowed to pick up cap and gowns until all fees are paid in full.  Any questions please call Mrs. Cosgrove 480-484-6321
ATTENTION ARCADIA BASEBALL FANS:
Come join the Arcadia Baseball Boosters for....
TITAN FAMILY TAILGATE
Friday, April 25th, 2014
Tailgate starts 5:00pm,  
Game starts at 7:00pm
Parking lot of Arcadia High School
Arcadia Titans take on the Saguaro Sabercats.
Come join the fun: Live Music, Gourmet Food Trucks and lots of Pregame fun!
No admission charge so no excuses!!
Spread the word, invite friends, family and neighbors.  
Questions:  email Lori Arndt
SPIRITLINE TRYOUTS
Tryout packets and additional paperwork are available on the Spiritline Fusion page under "Athletics" on the Arcadia webpage.  There are also copies of the packets available in the front office at Arcadia, ANLC and Ingleside.  Tryouts have changed and only next year's 10th, 11th and 12th graders will be trying out in April.  However, incoming 9th graders are allowed to attend the first two morning clinics to get some practice.  The clinic and tryouts for next year's 9th graders will be on August 1st.  There are two different packets available to download on the Fusion page.  Please pass the word on!  Any questions, please email Sonya Kim at skim@susd.org  Thank you!
 
FOOTBALL NEWS
Lots of new information on our website.  www.arcadiatitansfootball.com
Spirit Packs
Summer Lifting
Physicals
8th grade football camp in May
Spring ball
Make sure we have your email so you are receiving our email blasts!
AP EXAMS

Ordering AP Exams is ongoing. The final date to order an exam without a late fee is March 26. Please order and pay for exams in the Arcadia Bookstore. The cost is $89 per exam. From March 27 until April 14 there will be a $20 late fee charged per exam. From April 15 until April 17 there will be a $50 late fee charged per exam. There will be no orders accepted after April 17. Financial aid available for students who qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program. Please see Ms. LaCorte in the Guidance Department for any questions.

 

AP Exam Dates:

 

WEEK ONE                                                             

May 5th Chemistry and Psychology                           

May 6th Spanish Language                                         

May 7th Calculus AB/BC                                   

May 8th English Literature/Composition               

May 9th English Language/Composition

  Statistics, and Studio Art    

 

WEEK TWO

May 12th Biology

May 13th US Gov't/Politics, and French Language

May 14th US History (APUSH)

May 15th Macro/Micro Econ.

REGISTRATION 2014-15
As we enter into the 4th qurter, and look to our summer vacation plans, please mark your calendars for "Fall" registration and the beginnng of the 2014-15 school year.

REGISTRATION:
Seniors - Tuesday, July 29th
Juniors - Wednesday, July 30th
Sophomores - Thursday, July 31st
Freshmen - Friday, August 1st

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Wednesday, August 6th

 

District News
SUSD PBIS FILM FESTIVAL: 
April 30
5-7 pm
Please mark your calendars for this awesome event at Coronado High School.  Five award winning films made at SUSD schools about their Postive Behavior Interventions and Supports will be showcased, along wiht information fomr many other SUSD school that have succesfully implemented site specific PBIS initiatives. 
For more information about PBIS, go to the website.
For more information about this event, please see the flyer.
COFFEE WITH DR. DODDS
*Please note the corrected locations and dates*
April 2, Cocopah, 9 am
May 14, Ingleside, 9 am

 Come enjoy a cup of coffee and an opportunity to meet with Dr. Dodds, the district Director of Gifted Education and AVID. There will be time to chat and ask any questions regarding the SUSD Gifted Program and AVID. 

SUSD SPORTS PHYSICALS

Every athlete planning on participating in AIA athletics during the 2014-2015 school year is required to have a pre-participation Physjcal Examination dated after March 1st, 2014. The SUSD sports medicine team provides these PPEs at a reduced cost to the athletes of the Scottsdale Unified School District. The physical exam willbe given by the Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, and Licensed Physicians associated with the sports medicine team that provides care for SUSD athletes throughout the school year. This exam is a comprehensive orthopedic and general medical evaluation.

For complete information, including dates and costs, please see the flyer
Legislative News
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE FORUM- DON'T MISS IT! 
Save the date for the Scottsdale Parent Council Candidate Forum:
May 14 General Meeting
9:30 am
Education Center, 3811 North 44th Street, Phoenix

This meeting will be a legislative candidate forum to which 17 House and Senate candidates in Legislative District 23 and 28 have been invited.
This is your opportunity to get to know these candidates and their views on education.
 
This is a critical election cycle for which we urge you to become informed and participate.  VOTE AUGUST 26 and NOVEMBER 4
 
Register by July 28, 2014. Easy online voter registration:
https://servicearizona.com/webapp/evoter/register?execution=e1s1
 
No time to go to the polls? Request to be on the permanent early ballot list so that your ballot is mailed to your home.  https://recorder.maricopa.gov/earlyvoteballotnet/permanentevlist.aspx
 
Voters who are not affiliated with any political party (Independent), and who are on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) will NOT automatically receive a ballot for a Partisan Primary Election.  You must request the political party ballot you wish to receive.
Early Ballot Requests can be made by phone at (602) 506-1511 or online after June 28, 2014 at:
https://recorder.maricopa.gov/earlyvoteballotnet/evbrequest.aspx  (Primary voting begins July 31, 2014)

Independent voters may select their choice of Partisan ballot at the polls on election day (August 26, 2014).
 
VOTE YES
GET READY TO PASS THE OVERRIDE!
Here in Arcadia, we have consistently passed the overrides put on the ballot to support our neighborhood schools. Sadly, the last 2 years, the greater SUSD community has not voted with us in large enough numbers.  But we can change that this time around! There is every expectation that the Governing Board will vote in June to advance the override to the ballot again for a vote in November.  We can start now to educate our friends and neighbors about the vital importance of override funding to our schools, and of the real benefit to everyone of public education! Here's how you can help:
  1. Get educated about what the override will provide for our schools.  A presentation was made at the last Board meeting with a list of line items and price tags- share this information with your friends. (see page 5 of the presentation)
  2. "Like" the Yes to Children Facebook page, and get up to date campaign information as it becomes available. 
  3. Check out the YTC website to sign up for a  list of specific ways to help.
  4. Consider making a donation to the campaign, Donations are used to purchase signs, flyers and mailers to reach the community beyond our parents. Donations can be made on line.
  5. Vote YES! Override funding is absolutely critical to the district's ability to provide the highest quality education to our children. Be a part of making a difference for all our children!
SETTLEMENT OVER INFLATION FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELUSIVE

from an article published in the Arizona Capitol Times

Arizona public schools have offered to give up their claim to more than $1.2 billion in lost aid if the state will simply agree to adjust the current formula to recognize the fact that lawmakers broke state law.

But state lawmakers are balking.

Don Peters, an attorney for the schools, told Capitol Media Services his clients have agreed to settle the 4-year-old lawsuit if the Legislature simply agrees to set the baseline for state aid at what it would have been had a 2000 voter-approved law been followed in the first place. He puts that currently at $3,560 per student, a move that would cost about $240 million.

And John Huppenthal, the state superintendent of public instruction, said he wants the case settled. He said it's time the state stops wasting money on legal fees, not only its own but also those the court orders the loser to pay to the winner.

Huppenthal also said making a deal would go a long way to addressing a report by the state Auditor General's Office that the amount of state funds reaching the classroom is at a 13-year low.

But Peters said his request to settle has been met with silence from the Attorney General's Office, which represents the state. And Attorney General Tom Horne, in turn, said he takes his orders from Republican legislative leadership.

To read the complete story, please see the Arizona Capitol Times article

 

There are 2 things you can do today to help bring this aspect of underfunding of our schools to a satisfactory conclusion:

1) Contact your legislators. Let them know that the State has a constitutional mandate to maintain and support our public schools, that inflation funding is a legal part of adequate funding, and that you expect your elected officials to uphold the constitution and the laws of our state. Remember to be polite and concise.

2) Mark you calendars for May 9 at 2:30.  If the case is not setttled before, this is the time and date that a judge will hear oral arguments to reset the base line of funding to inflation adjusted levels. The hearing will take place at the Maricopa County Superior Court, East Court Building, Cortroom 514. It would send a powerful message to have the court filled with parents of children in our public schools.

Thanks for getting involved and advocating for our children and their education!

Community News
BYU IDAHO PERFORMANCE AT ARCADIA-
FREE!
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23
7 PM
Please join us for a Big Band "Night at the Swing Club." Fun for the whole family- tickets are free! 
SCOTTSDALE HONORS COTILLION
INFORMATIONAL TEA
April 27
11 am
Please see the flyer for details
ARCADIA SUMMER BASKETBALL ACADEMY
June 2-26
Arcadia High School
For boys in upcoming grades 3-7 (9-11 am, Monday- Thursday)
For boys in upcoming grades 8-12 (12-2 pm, Monday-Thursday)
$200 for the 4 week session. Scholarships available.
See full details on the flyer
Register online today! 
ARCADIA SOCCER CAMP

8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday June 2 to Thursday June 5, and Monday June 9 to Thursday June 12.

$50 per week; players can do the 1st week or 2nd, or both.

Players can register at:

Parents can contact Coach Adam Zweiback with questions:

602.909.1345, azweiback@gmail.com

For more information, please see the attached flyer.

AZSciTech FESTIVAL PSA CONTEST
The AZSciTech Festival is calling all students between the ages of 13-19 to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) video about safe driving. The mission is to encourage new and soon-to-be young drivers to drive safely by producing a 30-second video PSA. This contest is sponsored by the ZScitech Festival and made possible through a grant from State Farm�. For more information about entering the contest, visit the website. The contest runs through May 31, 2014.

 

GOVERNOR'S YOUTH COMMISSION
THE GOVERNOR'S YOUTH COMMISSION IS NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FROM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WILL BE SOPHOMORES OR JUNIORS DURING THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
The Governor's Youth Commission (GYC) is currently accepting applications from bright, energetic students who want to sharpen their leadership skills and make a difference for Arizona.
The GYC is a diverse and representative body of Arizona's high school population and is composed of members throughout the state.  Each year Youth Commissioners work to promote healthier communities through volunteerism and service learning, while increasing awareness of community issues affecting youth.
Being selected to serve on the GYC is competitive and involves the submission of an application and, possibly, an interview on June 5th or 6th, at the State Capitol.
All applications must be received by Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 3:00 PM.  Only complete applications will be considered.
Download the aplication here
If you would like additional information about the Governor's Youth Commission, please visit the website: www.youthservingarizona.org.
 
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