Week of May 3, 2021
Upper School Weekly Announcements
The remainder of our senior theses finish this week. Upcoming this week is End of the Year awards, AP Exams, and STAAR testing. There is also School Lunch Hero Day and Coffee with Mrs. Locheed. The Spring Choir and Band concerts are both virtual, livestreamed events, as well as the End of Year Awards. Do not forget to purchase your yearbook!

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Upcoming Events
Senior Thesis Presentations, April 19th- May 7th

This year our seniors are presenting their theses in their classrooms. This event is invitation only.
End of Year Awards, May 4th & 6th
This year, our End of Year Awards are by invitation only and extended to parents and/or guardians of student(s) receiving an award. Masks are optional.

For those who are not able to attend, the ceremonies are livestreamed. 
The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, May 4



Thursday, May 6


Links are also posted on the website.
School Lunch Hero Day, May 7th

School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. This day provides you with the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in your school cafeterias. Be sure to share with your School Lunch Heroes how much you appreciate them!
AP Exams, May 3rd - May 12th

Below is the AP Exam schedule for May:


  • May 4th
  • AP Calculus AB Exam @ 8 AM

  • May 5th
  • AP Physics I Exam @ 12 PM


  • May 7th
  • AP European History Exam @ 12 PM

  • May 12th
  • AP Language Exam @ 8 AM

We invite you to Coffee with Head of Upper School, Kathryn Locheed, on Friday, May 7th at 9:00 AM.

Please RSVP to Mrs. Berea to receive further details. She is also available to answer any questions you may have.

The concert is a diverse program this year featuring classical choral pieces, musical theater solos, and even some Disney songs. Some of the pieces include:
"Let Me Fly", "I Dream of a World", and a
"Lion King" choral medley. Join us for a wonderful night full of music performed by our very talented students!

This is a virtual, livestreamed concert held from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

Take a walk with us virtually as we journey through all of the art work that the students created this past school year. The gallery is titled "A Year to Remember" and the presentation will be a PowerPoint.
Upcoming Important Dates for Band
May 11th-

  • Band Rehearsals

May 13th-

  • Spring Concert

The concert will be held virtually.
Virtual Open Door with Mr. Kurt Goedecke, May 15th @ 9:30 AM

This is the last Saturday of this school year that Mr. Goedecke is opening the virtual door for college-bound students. You are invited to ask questions and receive guidance about the college process.

This is a free program and open to Aristoi Upper School students.
The following are the upcoming STAAR testing dates for 5th- 9th grade students:
School Board Meeting, May 17th

The School Board Meeting will be held from 5- 7:30 PM in the Griffin Center.
Upper School Theatre Showcase Video

If you were unable to watch the livestreamed event you are now able to watch the video of the performance! Click on the picture above or the link below to watch our talented students perform.
The 2021-2022 Academic Calendar is here!
We are getting ready for next year! Here's next year's academic calendar so you can prepare, too!

Yearbook Information
Help make our yearbook great by sharing your pictures! If you have photos from on campus or from any of our events throughout the year, please follow these steps so that we can possibly include them in the yearbook!

  1. Search for the Balfour Image Share app in the App Store (iPhone) or the Google Play Store (Android)
  2. Download the app
  3. Open the app
  4. Create your account
  5. Enter project #116182
  6. Upload your pictures!

And, now, you can pre-order your yearbook for this school year! Yearbooks stand the test of time, your child will love opening up the pages and remembering all the exciting memories from this year and for years to come. The cost is set at $42.00.


Grab-and-Go for May
What is a Charter School?
Did you know that Aristoi Classical Academy is a public charter school? Do you know what being a public charter school means? Discover more here.

In an effort to increase awareness about charter schools and the significant role they play in your students' education, Aristoi is including information, reports, and documents to keep you in the know.

In order to continue to do what we do, we all need to support charter schools and their students -- OUR students!

The best source of information is the Texas Public Charter School Association, an association in which Aristoi is a part.

Watch this space for updates and links to actions you can take as a charter school parent.