Week of November 28, 2022

Upper School Katy, Weekly Announcements

Welcome back! We hope your Thanksgiving Break was wonderful and restful! Please take note of the mid-term exam schedules. The Mock Spelling Bee is this week. The Medieval Tournament is here as is Coffee with the Headmaster. Mark your calendars for next week's Band and Choir concerts! The Prospective Student Open House is this Saturday!

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School Board Meeting,

November 28th @ 5:30 PM,

Upper School, Room C1


Please contact Mrs. Davidson if you have any questions.

Mock Spelling Bee (Practice), November 29th @ 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Elementary Katy

Scripps Spelling Bee, December 8th @ 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Elementary Katy


Second through eighth grades are participating in this annual event.


Parents are invited to the Bee on December 8th.


Please contact Ms. Mausbach if you need further information.

6th Grade Medieval Tournament, December 2nd @ 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Sixth grade Griffins play in various tournaments with games and toys of old as they learn about medieval culture.


Donations and volunteers are needed. Please scan the QR codes above for more information.


Please contact Ms. Collins for more information!

Coffee with Headmaster, Kathryn Locheed, December 2nd @ 8:15 AM, Griffin Cafeteria


You are cordially invited to join us for coffee and conversation with Headmaster, Kathryn Locheed.


Please RSVP to Ms. Miller and pick up your Visitor's Badge prior to the event.

Winter Band Concert, December 5th @ 6:30 PM, Griffin Center

Winter Choir Concert, December 6th @ 6:30 PM, Griffin Center


Two nights of delightful holiday music played by our own Aristoi band and sung by our talented choirs are coming up. Please mark your calendars for these free holiday events.


Please contact Dr. Montgomery or Ms. Sorensen for details.

Christmas/

Holiday Sweater Day, December 7th


All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to dress in holiday attire with their favorite sweaters for this annual contest.


Please contact Mrs. Chase for information.

Have You Heard?


Aristoi's mascot, the Griffin, is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. The lion's strength and the eagle's vision suggest the union of strength and wisdom. The Griffin was known as a guardian of treasure.

Aristoi Employment Opportunities


Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Aristoi team? Visit the Employment Opportunities Page on our website to view open positions and to submit an application.

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow!



Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a day that encourages people to do good. Don’t forget to support Aristoi Classical Academy during Giving Tuesday. With your support, all Aristoi teachers will attend the annual Society for Classical Liberal Arts Conference in June 2023.

Donate Today!

December 1st - 31st

7th - 12th Mid-Term Exam Schedules are here!


Upper School is holding mid-term exams on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, December 13th - 16th. These exams account for one-seventh of the fall semester grade for each course.

Below are the normal daily schedules. Please discuss with your child what classes he/she has at each time period to determine which mid-term exams they have each day.

Please contact Mrs. Chase if you have any questions or concerns.

Click here for more 7th-12th Grade exam details

6th Grade Mid-Term Exam Schedules are below!

Please contact Mrs. Chase if you have any questions or concerns.

Click here for more 6th Grade exam details

Aristoi's Prospective Student Open House, December 3rd!

What does a small, classical school provide? What is classical education? What does it mean to strive to be a student of virtuous character? Invite your friends and neighbors to discover what Aristoi is all about at Aristoi's Open Houses on Dec. 3rd! This is the perfect opportunity for them to speak with faculty, check out Aristoi's curriculum, and learn about classical education.


*Aristoi Cypress is offering 8th grade starting in the 2023-2024 academic year.

More Open House Information

YMCA Holiday Camps are available during Christmas Break!

Don't forget - the Y still has space for its After School Care, too!


Go here to learn more about the Y's programs.

If your student is sick, please complete the Upper School Absence Notification form as soon as possible (each campus uses forms pertinent to their student body).


Your Attendance Team appreciates you!