NEW STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE

EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 21 AT 11:59 PM!

Do you know a prospective family/student (it could be your own!) entering 5th - 12th grade next school year? Help spread the word!

HOW CAN YOU HELP SPREAD THE WORD?

• Invite the prospective family to sign up for a Campus Tour or Shadow Day!

• Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), and Linkedin, and re-share posts regarding enrollment on your platform(s)!

• Refer a family at https://bit.ly/ASAReferFamily and someone from our Admissions Team will reach out to them! 

REMEMBER! The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 21, 2024



NOTE: Sibling applicants of current ASA students or alumni will be placed at the top of the waitlist for their grade level but must apply online.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

You are invited to join the Richards family, friends, ASA community, and all, to Mr. Richard's Celebration of Life tomorrow:

Date: January 20th

Location: Masonic Temple [345 W Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85003]

Don't forget to wear your blue attire!

ASA parent Joshua Crist has reserved additional parking across the street from the temple at the City of Grace Church [402 W Monroe St.] for guests. Thank you so much, Joshua, for your support of the ASA community!

RE-ENROLLMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED!

ASA Families, 

In order for us to plan ahead for upcoming school year, parents/guardians are required to complete and submit the "Re-enrollment" form.  **All students regardless of intent, must have the form submitted by 5pm on MONDAY, January 22, 2024.**

Click the links below for instructions and to log in to ParentVue and submit your students' re-enrollment form. 

If you have any questions, please send to info@goasa.org.

FOOD TRUCKS NEEDED!

Do you or someone you know have a food truck that might be willing to donate their time and benefit from sales at our upcoming events? Please email the club advisor to share contact information!

February 23: NHS Fashion Fair [steinert@goasa.org]

March 1: Asian Student Union Asian Cultural Festival [annmarie.barton@goasa.org]

NEW SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

To successfully participate in the lunch program, there are three steps ALL STUDENTS must complete to access to a healthy and speedy lunch. Please follow the steps below to enroll in our lunch program and place your orders for the Second Semester, staring this month.

Step 1: Complete NSLP Form on My School Apps

Step 2: Register for My School Bucks. Add funds if you haven't previously qualified for Free or Reduced Lunch at ASA.

Step 3: Review the monthly menu options and complete a lunch order form for EACH WEEK of the month [form accessible here]

Please reach out to meals@goasa.org for any questions

YEARBOOK SALES ARE HAPPENING NOW!

LOWEST PRICE EXTENDED THROUGH 1/31/24!

You can purchase a Yearbook through the Herff-Jones website for only $55 through January 31, 2024. If you want to get the bargain basement price, act now! Prices will go up in February!

What can you expect from this year's yearbook, along with everything you love from past yearbooks? More ARTS photos!! More MIDDLE SCHOOL photos!! Revived ASA trips!!

$55 from 1/1/24 - 1/31/24

$60 from 1/1/24 - 2/29/24

$65 from 3/1/24 - 4/13/24

PICK-UP PROCEDURES

Picking Up Early

End of day pickup is from 3:20-3:30 and 4:20-4:30. Please refrain from picking up your student in the last hour of the school day outside of pickup times. We want our students in classrooms learning; picking up early takes away from their educational experience. In addition, cars coming in and out of our main lot effects the flow of our pick up line and front office congestion. Thank you for your cooperation!

Late Pick Up

As a reminder, all students must be picked up or leave campus within 15 minutes of their last class ending. Any students who are still on campus at that time will be directed by staff on duty to the front office to sign in, and a parent must come to the front office to sign them out. Your student will be placed in Homework Hour and assessed a $10 fee per occurrence. Anyone ending class by 4:20p must be picked up by 4:30p or they will be assessed a $65 fee per occurrence, as per our Community Handbook.

MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE

Attention 7th and 8th grade students! You are invited to join your middle school family next Saturday for the Winter Wonderland Dance! Let's enjoy the last bits of winter with dancing, snacks, and unlimited fun!

When: Saturday, January 27th 6:30-9:00 PM

Where: Central United Methodist Church

Price: $10 tickets on SchoolPay

IMPORTANT TESTING DATES AND REMOTE DAYS

MS Testing Dates: April 4 - 10

9th and 10th Grade: April 8

11th Grade: April 9 and April 10

MS Make-Up Dates: April 4 - 10 on remote days per email/phone call from Testing Coordinator

HS Make-Up Dates: April 9 - 12 (Pull out from Aca. Classes)

Middle School Remote Days

April 4 - Remote for Grades 6/7

April 5 - Remote for Grades 5/8

April 8 - Remote for Grades 6/7

April 9 - Remote for Grade 5/8

April 10 - Remote for Grades 6/7

***Additional remote days for grades 6/7 because of an additional Science test for grades 5/8***

High School Remote Days

April 8 - Half Day for 10th 

April 8 to 10 - Seniors Remote for Conferences and AP Prep

ARTS CHANGE REQUEST INFO

Schedule change requests will be open from March 25-May 24. They will be processed in the order they are received. 

Steps 

1. Review student placements in ParentVue during Spring Break
2. If no change in courses is needed, you are done!
3. If course changes are needed:

• Fill out the 2024-2025 Online schedule change request form in full (Available 3/25 7:00am)
• Arts registration office will confirm receipt of the request
• Arts registration office will confirm availability and eligibility with the requested departments
• Arts registration office will notify you via email that your status is either “approved” or “pending”

Arts Course Sequence and Offerings

• Middle School Arts
• High School Dance
• High School Music
• High School Theatre

Evaluation Forms for Non-Beginner Classes

• Band Department Evaluation Instructions
• Choir Department Evaluation Instructions
• Dance Department Evaluation Instructions (required for all students - 2 in person evaluation dates are listed)
• Classical Guitar Department Evaluation Instructions
• Piano Department Evaluation Instructions
• Strings Department Evaluation Instructions
• HS Theatre Department Evaluation Instructions (MS does not need to submit an evaluation)

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION FOR CLASS OF 2024

Seniors and Parents/Guardians,

It's financial aid time for seniors!! The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application opens up for seniors on December 31st. Students as well as parents/guardians(main contributor) need to get an FSA ID# which will act as an electronic signature. Also, some colleges will require students to submit the CSS-Profile, which is now open. 

ACTION REQUIRED - Click on the link below for more details: 

7TH & 8TH GRADERS - LEARN MORE ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL AT ASA

Parent(s)/guardian(s) of 7th & 8th graders! High School is coming faster than you think! If you are curious about what high school looks like at ASA, please view the slides below from HS Info Night

MESA ENCORE THEATRE: THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Ms. Kenyon is working with Mesa Encore Theatre in their production of The Lightning Thief!

They are looking for a handful of deck hands, a spot operator, and a couple of fly rail operators. Because of the nature of these roles, they are asking for people aged 18+. If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Kenyon at courtney.kenyon@goasa.org

5TH & 6TH GRADE AFTER SCHOOL SINGING CLASSES

Mrs. Elder is offering an after school singing class for 5th and 6th graders during the Spring semester. These classes are designed to be enriching, fun, and challenging for singers of all experience levels. Students will focus on vocal and performance technique including breathing, posture, diction, expression, movement, and confidence. 

PLEASE NOTE: These classes are scheduled during 9th period. Students who are enrolled in a 9th period ASA instructional class are not eligible for the singing classes. Students who attend Homework Hour can also take the singing class! Email Mrs. Elder with your questions: elder@goasa.org