Week 1 -  August 4th, 2021
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W8/4First Day of School
7:45 - 8:15a - Freshmen + New Students Arrive in Gym
8:30 - 9:00a - Parent Meeting in Gym  (not required)
9:00 - 11:20 - New Student Activities
11:20 - 11:45  --  Lunch  --  Upperclassmen arrive
11:50 - 12:10 -- Period 1
12:16 - 12:36 -- Period 2
12:42 - 1:02 -- Period 3
1:08 - 1:28 -- Period 4
1:34 - 1:54 -- Period 6
2:00 - 2:20 -- Period 7
Th8/5Regular Bell Schedule for all students - START at 7:45am
Tu8/102021 Yearbooks Distribution Begins - more info to come
W8/11Coffee with Dr. J, 9am in person, 5pm virtual
Tu8/17Senior Parent Night  more info to come
M8/18SPC Meeting, 6pm, Mohave Annex
Tu8/24SUSD Governing Board Meeting, 6pm
F8/27Picture Day 9th, 10th, 11th     Senior taken with Prestige
W9/1EARLY RELEASE at 12:20 pm
M+Tu9/6-7NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Tu+W9/21+22Senior Yearbook Portrait Makeups - Auditorium Lobby

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Back to School Message from SUSD Governing Board President

Dear SUSD Students, Families, and Staff:
On behalf of the Governing Board and Scottsdale Unified School District, we are happy to welcome each of you to the 2021-2022 academic year as we celebrate the district's 125th anniversary.
We recognize that for many of you, this school year is a continuation of your journey through our academic community. But for others, this year marks the start of a new adventure in our district. We ask our community to join us in giving a warm welcome to the 2,071 students and 231 employees who have chosen to make Scottsdale Unified School District their new academic and professional home. To our new students, families, and staff, we hope your time in our district is both memorable and fulfilling, and that you find as much happiness here as we did, and do, as students, parents of students, and members of staff.  READ MORE >>


AHS Safety Reminders for Back to School

Masks ARE Required on SUSD Bus
Passengers and drivers must wear a mask on school buses, including on buses operated by public and private school systems, subject to the exclusions and exemptions in CDC's Order.  click here to read message from SUSD. 

Masks Not Required on Campus, But Strongly Recommended for All
State law prohibits any school district from implementing a mask mandate as a condition of participating in in-person instruction. Consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and MCDPH, the district is strongly recommending those who are vaccinated & unvaccinated wear masks while indoors.

Student Drop off / Pick up   click here for turn around map
- Do not drop students off in the front parking lot -
- After passing the front parking lot, please create two lines of traffic -
We thank you for being courteous drivers. We understand it's a stressful 15 minutes. It's important to keep students safe as they walk from cars & the parking lot.

Student Parking When School Returns In Person
- Do not park in Safeway parking lot. Students WILL BE TOWED -
Please remind students to park legally and safely in the surrounding neighborhood. We strive to be good neighbors, and we rely on parents to help their students understand what it means to be courteous and safe drivers/parkers.

Water Fountains Off
Drinking fountains will be turned off to start the school year. Water-filling stations are available to ensure that students are able to remain well-hydrated during the school day and during after-school, extracurricular activities. Each school will also have a supply of water bottles available for students. Students are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles.
Important Lunch Changes
click here for AHS lunch menu
  • SUSD lunch will be free for all students this coming school year.
  • Get lunch in the cafeteria. Lunch carts/kiosks and additional purchases (chips, etc) will also not be available at this time.
  • No lunch drop offs will be permitted by parents, etc.
Please be patient - Less locations to pick up lunch will mean longer lines - there are going to be changes to procedure as the world changes - when in doubt, pack a lunch!
AHS One Lunch is BACK + we need your help!

One Lunch volunteering will look a little bit different during first quarter.  We are asking for three volunteers every day.  Volunteers will be on campus supporting admin and the lunch staff by helping direct students to shorter lines, keeping lunch distribution points stocked with food, and other help as needed.  This is a GREAT way to help on campus.  Volunteers should arrive at school by 11:30 to meet in the office, grab a walkie talkie, and find out where you are needed.  Shifts will wrap up at 12:20.  Please dress for the weather as you will be outside and wear comfy shoes.  UPDATE ON 7/31:  ONE LUNCH VOLUNTEERING WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2.

Please keep an eye on your email for more details.  One Lunch volunteering is a fun way to help at Arcadia. Please grab a shift (or two or three or more) and try it out!  
We will have a more traditional SignUp available by mid-September for the remainder of the school year.  Volunteers will be able to sign up for regular, recurring shifts at that time.  If you have any questions, please contact Karen Treon at ktreon@gmail.com.  Thank you for volunteering.  

 

Nurse's Corner
AHS Nurse Needs a Copy of Student Immunizations (not Covid)
You might have received an email from our school nurses the past week to turn in updated immunization records. Please make sure that you respond to these requests if your student has recently received a new vaccine from their yearly physical, please email the updated record to arcadianurse@susd.org via a PDF format. 


 

If you have any questions please email arcadianurse@susd.org . Your students may reach us during the day if they have any medical concerns, comments, or questions. Be well and Stay safe!

Thank you to 2020-21 Arcadia SPC Representatives
Thank you to Karen Treon for representing Arcadia at the Scottsdale Parent Council for the 2021-22 school year.  For more information about Scottsdale Parent Council and what issues are being discussed, please check 

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER


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10/1
FAFSA Enrollment Begins  enroll here
11/1Early Application Deadline for many colleges

Master Timeline: College Admissions from Khan Academy
Summer Before Senior Year (June to August)
  • Determine the application deadlines for each of your target schools - Early decision and early action applications are typically due in November of your senior year, while most regular admissions applications are due between January 1 and March 1. The Common App, usually available at the beginning of August, will consolidate the deadlines for you.
     
  • Identify potential teachers to provide recommendation letters - These should be teachers from your core classes (math, science, history, English, or world languages) who know you best.
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PTO News
Volunteer in a Way that Works for YOU!

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Arcadia can't be it's best without volunteers!  Please see the descriptions below and sign up for any you are interested in. Feel free to sign up for more than one! The committee chair will reach out to you when the event gets closer for more details. Thank you. We appreicate all the support!
Visit www.arcadiapto.org for more information
TSA Welcome Back Breakfast

Our AHS teachers, staff and administrators were welcomed back to school on August 3rd with a wonderful breakfast! Thank you to our amazing parent and student volunteers who volunteered their time and energy to put on this event:
Aracelli Montoya
Sara Dimmel
Bridget Peacock
Victoria Canada
Katherine Reckling
Susan Rauhoff
Britt Kimball
Karen Treon
Amy Tupay
Monique Rogers
Tricia Longnecker
Kim Kleski
Ella Rewinkel
Licia Tinsley
Brianna Qualls
Sarah Cohen

Have a great school year everyone!  Thanks again!
AHS PTO Appreciation Co-Chairs
Suzanne Cassano & Linda Tinsley

Still Need to Join the PTO?
It's never too late to join the AHS PTO. Join today so your membership dollars can make a difference at Arcadia right away with teacher training, teacher supplies, technology updates, and so much more. Joining the PTO starts at just $25/family.
Thank you to our current 106 Members for 2021-22!
as of 8/2/21 at 3:00 pm

$1000 Members

Dinan Family
Hizme Family
Kalec-karbo Family
Anonymous - 2
$500 Members

Canada Family
Evans Family
Fred & D'Anna Johnson
Imbernon-Rogers Family
Kleski Qualls Family
Knighton Family
Nation Family
Parkis Family
Pine Family
The Byrd Family
Tinsley Family
Yates Family
$250 Members

Bailey Family
Bannard Family
Braden Family
Broucek Family
Brown Family
Butler & Pinedo Family
Crowson Family
Hays Family
Horonenko Family
Hubbard Family
Marisa Morganstern
Musselmann Family

$250 Members

Pitcl Family
Pruitt Family
Schnepf Family
Speyer Family
Steen Koppell Family
$100

Abner Family
Austin Family
Blanks Family
Brassell Family
Cohen Family
DeBusk Family
DeHaan Family
Dodd Family
Farias Mcbride Family
Flader Family
Furcini Family
Gardner -Webster Family
Gough Family
Gurley Family
Harrison Family


$100

Herndon Family
Layman Family
Leonard Family
Lipton Family
Longnecker Family
McMahon Family
Mellen Family
Miller Family
Murphy/Stanley Family
Nelson Family
Nett Family
Ord Family
Quintana Family
Rauhoff Family
Reid Family


$100

Robert and Amy Joffe
Roberts Family
Sarah Buchanan (do not use Buchanan family)
Seiss Family
Spier Family
Sweeney Family
TeKampe Family
Titzck Family
Tupay Family
Wilcox Family
Anonymous - 1


$50 Members

Alec & Laura Cross
Helms Hopper Family
Logue Family
MacDonald Family
Mitchell Family
Myrick Family
Nolen Family
O'Dowd Family
Peacock Family
Roat Family
Tucker Family
Turley Family
Anonymous - 2


$25 Members
16 total

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Swim & Dive
Be sure to register at  RegisterMyAthlete.com to be eligible to participate.

Looking to get involved and meet a lot of fun people?  Arcadia Swim & Dive is a no cut sport that welcomes you to join! For more information, please contact Mollie Dodd at arcadiaswimanddive@gmail.com.

Returning swimmers: if you have not already received emails about this season, email arcadiaswimanddive@gmail.com

Mark Your Calendar for Aug. 9: 
  1. First practice day at Eldorado Pool: 3:30 p.m.
  2. Informational Meet and Greet: 6 - 7 p.m. at Mount Olympus, for parents and swimmers after first practice.  This is a great opportunity to meet the coaches and captains and learn important information about the season.
Follow AHS Swim and Dive on Social Media:
Facebook-  Arcadia Swim and Dive
Twitter- @swimdivearcadia
Instagram- Arcadiaswimanddive

We look forward to a great season! Go Titans!
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