Week of May 18, 2020
Upper School Weekly Announcements
Coming up are Class Parent Meetings, retrieving student belongings, Summer Food Program information, and all kinds of important information for the '20 -'21 academic year (think Summer Reading, School Supplies and Dress Code).
Upcoming Events
Retrieving Upper School Student Belongings (Grades 5-11) , May 19th & 20th

This school year has been one to remember. We appreciate your patience and support. The Upper School campus is providing an opportunity for students to reunite with personal items that remained in the classrooms, desks, and lockers since the virus outbreak. This process will allow you to receive your student's personal items and return school items. Items not picked up will be donated or recycled at an appropriate center.  
 

Please  contact Mrs. Perez  if you have any questions.
Junior Class Parent Meeting, Thursday, May 21 @ 5:30 PM
Aristoi's Guidance Department cordially invites you to discuss expectations and academic updates for the '20-'21 school year. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st from

Please contact  Mrs. Cummins   or  Mrs. Martinez   for further details.
Moving Ahead: Rising 7th & 8th Grade Parent Meeting, Thursday, May 21st @ 7:00 PM.
This meeting, sponsored by the Guidance Department, is intended to prepare and guide parents and their students through the new expectations, schedule, and curriculum of our rising 7th & 8th (current 6th & 7th grade students) grade scholars.


Mrs. Cummins  and  Mrs. Martinez  are available if you need further assistance.
Congratulations to the 2020 Inductees Aristoi Classical Academy's National Honor Society Chapter! The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes students who exemplify outstanding scholarship,character, leadership and service. We are proud of our new NHS members and the amazing work they have done to reach these high standards .

We also thank our amazing NHS advisors who work incredibly hard to lead and advise our students: Dr. Gwendolyn Gruber and Ms. Lisa Campbell.

2020 NHS Inductees

Joshua A.
Andrea A.
Daniel B.
Sheila B.
Isabella C.
Rebekah G.
James H.
Emma H.
Paul J.
Robert M.
Reese M.
Jacobey T.
Katelynn T.
Gabriela V.
Christian W.
Thérèse W.

'20 - '21 School Supply Lists are now available

Links and printable documents are available. Or, go to aristoiclassical.org , Upper School - Katy, Student Life, School Supply List.

Upper School '20 - '21 Summer Reading Assignments are now available

Or, go to aristoiclassical.org , Upper School - Katy, Academics, Summer Reading Assignments.

Should you need further help or have questions, Mrs. Berea is available.
Flynn O'Hara, Optional Dress Code Supplier
With summer coming, it is time to check your student's sizes and inventory what they need for the '20-'21 academic year. Flynn O'Hara is an optional supplier who takes the guess work out of buying dress code items. Please check the Student Handbook for dress code details.

End of Year Grading Procedures
As we wind down the year, please remember this year's grading procedures.  Please refer to the entire document if you have questions.

Grades 5-11
  • The final “teaching week” will be the week of May 11 with new content loaded.  
  • No new content will be loaded the week of May 18 for grading purposes; optional enrichment opportunities may still be provided.
  • Last day for students to submit assigned/late work will be Tuesday, May 19.
  • Exam grades will be entered as an “E” for exempt. 

Seniors
  • Final “teaching week” will be the week of May 4
  • No new content for Seniors week of May 11 for grading purposes.  
  • Last day to submit assigned/late work will be Friday, May 15.
  • Exam grades will be entered as an “E” for exempt. 
When the academic year ends and many school cafeterias close, we know kids still need nutritious meals for an active healthy summer. 

You can ensure more students get healthy meals at no cost during the summer months by spreading the word about the Summer Food Service Program.


Asking for Help is the timely Love and Logic article now available for our Aristoi community.

Please contact Mrs. Cummins if you have any questions about the Love & Logic program.
It's time to order your 2019-2020 Aristoi yearbook! Cost is still $42.  Please use this link to place your order.

Please contact  Ms. Giebler  if you have any questions.
Immunization Information from Student Care for the '20-'21 Academic Year

Please review school immunization requirements at the   Texas Department of State Health Services   to ensure your child is properly immunized for the new school year. The 2020-2021 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K-12 is included here.


If immunizations are required for your student, you must turn in a copy of your student(s) shot record or a notarized Affidavit for Exemption of Immunizations no later than August 17, 2020, the first day of school. Request for an Exemption of Immunizations can be found at   Exemption Information - School Immunizations .

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sarver .  
The Aristoi Booster Club (ABC) has some great deals for you!

It's time to renew your family's ABC membership for the '20-'21 school year. Join by June 30th and save! Cost is $10/family through June 30 and $15 thereafter .    Click here to join.

Be a part of ABC's Small Business Membership Directory

Are you a small business owner? Sponsor the '20-'21 ABC Membership Directory and advertise your business.   Request more information here.

Senior Spotlight
Thomas B.

Activities & Accolades: NHS, Aristoi State Football Champs, Gold and Silver Medal in National Latin Exam, Band and Choir member, basketball, flag football, and soccer player, Most Improved Player - Basketball, math tutor.

Favorite quote: "These aren't my rules. Come to think of it, I don't have any rules."
- Lester Green

Favorite Aristoi Memory:  Aristoi's Football State Championship

After Aristoi:  Thomas plans to attend Abilene Christian University to study Sports Management with a minor in Business.
Jude H.
Activities & Accolades: Varsity football (three years), Varsity basketball (three years).

Favorite quote:  "I've got a lot of work to do, a lot people to make proud."
- John Wall

Favorite Aristoi memory:
Winning the Football State Championship

After Aristoi: Jude plans on working full-time.