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Aristoi is proud to announce the launch of our brand-new website, designed to be more user-friendly and informative than ever before. The new site features easy navigation and a fresh new look. In addition, we are thrilled to introduce the Aristoi Spirit Shop. Please go to the website for details and the Spirit Shop link. We are excited to offer these new resources to our community and look forward to seeing everyone sporting their Aristoi pride!
PTO's Adventure Dash Fundraiser kicks off this week! Links and flyers are at the bottom of the announcements. Homecoming Kick Off is October 14th! Check out the Online Dessert Auction info and donate some fabulous sweetness if you're so inclined! Spirit Week details are below. Ms. Polvogt's Coffee is October 13th. Pumpkin Grams are coming and there's a Spirit Stick Sale on the horizon!
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Pink Eye and the 24-Hour Rule
We have seen an influx of students with pink eye at Aristoi Katy Grammar. Aristoi's Student Care Team sent a letter to parents earlier this week regarding pink eye and the 24-Hour Rule.
Please click on the button below to access the entire letter with reminders about when it is appropriate to send students back to school after an illness.
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Aristoi's Spirit Shop is now OPEN! | |
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We are launching the District-Wide Aristoi Spirit Shop, where our community can purchase a variety of school spirit merchandise online all year long! The best part? Items are shipped directly to homes! With easy navigation, you can select you preferred item, choose the item color, and add an Aristoi-approved logo.
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When making purchases, please be sure to follow the guidelines provided on the Aristoi Spirit Shop page.
Friday Spirit Shirts for Scholars are identified here.
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First Annual Classical Book Fair, October 23rd - 27th
We have a novel event for our Griffin Scholars, parents, and grandparents - the first annual classical book fair! During the school day, on October 26th or 27th, grandparents or a special guest are invited to enjoy an extraordinary activity with their favorite Griffin. Please read all the details below.
An Evening Book Fair takes place on October 26th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM in the Commons. All the classics, like Winnie the Pooh, The Wind in the Willows, Aesop's Fables, Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, The Velveteen Rabbit, and so many more, will be on hand for you to peruse.
Please Save the Dates and join us for this intriguing and classic event. And, start your holiday shopping in October with your littlest book reader!
With their class students will view books on Tuesday and have an opportunity to purchase books Wednesday (or with a Grandparent or Special Guest on Thursday or Friday).
NOTE: The lunchroom is closed for visitors this week due to the space that the book fair takes in the Commons.
Book Fair Activities:
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October 26th
- 9:00 AM - First Grade Reading Restaurant with Grandparents or a Special Guest (and shop)
- 12:00 PM - Fourth Grade Picnic with Grandparents or a Special Guest (and shop)
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Book Fair in the Commons
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October 27th
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8:30 AM - Third Grade Recitation with Grandparents or a Special Guest (and shop)
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9:45 AM - Kinder Arts and Crafts with Grandparents or a Special Guest (and shop)
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11:45 AM - Second Grade Poem and Portrait with Grandparents or a Special Guest (and shop)
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Training for volunteers takes place October 17th from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. | |
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October 9th
Columbus Day, Student and Staff Holiday
October 20th
Student Holiday, Parent-Teacher
Conferences
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October 10th
Start of the Second Grading Period.
Report Cards will be posted, October 13th, on ASCENDER. You will need your username and password.
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Student Casual Dress Days
October 11th
Perfect Attendance Q1
Parents of students with perfect attendance the first quarter will receive an email if their student qualifies.
October 12th
No Dress Code Violations Q1
Parents of students who have not received a dress code violation will be informed.
Please be sure to follow the casual dress guidelines in the Family Handbook.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ober-Armstrong.
| Monthly Love & Logic Workshops are coming! | |
Creating a solid foundation for your new Griffin is incredibly important. Join Mrs. Elgie, Dean of Students and Student Services Coordinator, as she provides time-tested Love & Logic principles and guides you in building healthy relationships with your littlest students.
Click on the graphic below to download the document.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Kick-off Spirit Week at the 6th Annual Homecoming BBQ on Saturday, October 14th!
Homecoming festivities include THREE football games, BBQ, fun games, a dessert auction, an open gym, and more.
Griffin football starts at 9:00 AM! Cheer on Griffins, enjoy some great food, and your Aristoi community!
As ABC's largest fundraiser, all proceeds from tickets, t-shirts, BBQ plates, and the dessert auction, allow ABC to continue to connect and support the Aristoi community.
To donate or get involved, follow this link to the ABC website for more information.
| Celebrate Aristoi and Homecoming by showing school spirit and participating in Spirit Week. Please follow the Casual Dress Guidelines. | |
The Dessert Auction is a highlight of the Homecoming BBQ every year and we can't do it without you! Please consider showing off your baking skills by donating a dessert this year.
Whether you are a cake decorator extraordinaire, your desserts just taste delicious, or both, we need your skill and generosity to make this year's event a success.
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Embroidered Aristoi jackets are now available!
We are aware that the Aristoi-approved jackets are out of stock at French Toast.
With the help of some outstanding Aristoi parents, we now have a solution! Embroidered Aristoi and full-zip fleece jackets are ready for our Griffins!
These are dress code-approved items and may be worn during school hours. Both are available with the embroidered crest. See the link below for other options.
All orders are shipped to the campuses.
The ordering deadline is October 22nd!
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Starting October 23rd and running through December, Aristoi scholars will have health screenings throughout the day.
Screenings are as follows:
New Students, regardless of grade, and Kinder, 1st & 3rd grade will have Vision, Hearing, and Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) Screenings.
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Aristoi's Climb into the Classics tradition is celebrated October 31st on all of Aristoi's campuses. Be on the look out for students and staff dressed as their favorite classical or historical figure. King Arthur, the Dwarves of Moriah, Snow White, Humpty Dumpty, Dorothy, Abe Lincoln, Julius Caesar, Stuart Little, and Sleeping Beauty are some of the characters that have been spotted in previous years.
Please click the button below to download the character permission form (sent home 9/25/23).
Character ideas must be submitted by October 16th.
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Coffee with Head of School, Tamara Polvogt, October 13th
Join Tamara Polvogt and other parents in conversation on October 13th @ 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM.
Please contact Mrs. Ober-Armstrong for more information.
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Volunteers are so vital to Aristoi Classical Academy! There are several ways in which you can be involved at the Aristoi Katy Grammar School. Please see the links below for more information about each of these opportunities. Contact Mrs. Ober-Armstrong for any questions or for more information.
- WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
- Library
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Aristoi Katy now has its own Facebook page!
Check out all of the happenings at Aristoi Grammar and the Logic & Rhetoric Schools! Stay up to date and get all of the latest news!
Follow us today!
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With the Homecoming BBQ close in our sights, Student Government is excited to remind you of our annual carnival!
Join in on the BBQ festivities by exchanging tickets for activities such as face painting, soda ring toss, spin-the-wheel, the duck pond, and more!
Tickets are $1.
If any students are looking for service hours or are happy to serve, Student Government will have a sign-up available during homeroom and during lunch.
You may also reach out to any member for more information. Volunteer positions will help in running the carnival games.
We hope to see you there!
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Spirit Stick Sale, October 13th | | |
The Adventure Dash is here! | Aristoi Katy PTO's biggest fundraiser is here! During the next ten days, Griffins learn how to keep their bodies active and have fun doing it! Cheer on your Griffin and the best PTO in town! | | | | | |
