SPC General Board Regular Meeting 6pm - 7:30pm register here
11/18
CANCELLED - Early Release Day **
Tu
11/24
Senior Photo Yearbook Deadline - see below
W-F
11/25-27
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
SUSD is requesting that families who choose to travel for Thanksgiving or host large gatherings (ten or more non-household members) to voluntarily quarantine for 14 days after returning home, in order to ensure the incubation period (see graphic below) has passed before returning to in-person learning. CLICK HERE FOR Nov 13th LETTER
Tu
12/1
PSAT Junior Registration Deadline for AHS test in January 2021
Th
12/3
Site Council, 2:40pm
W
12/9
Coffee with Cain, 9am
** In order to optimize student instructional time, students will attend school 10/28 and 11/18 and follow their typical 2nd quarter schedule instead of an early release on these days.
If you have not taken your Senior portrait picture yet (gone to the studio or reported to the Auditorium to take it when they were being taken), they must be taken at the Studio by 11/24/2020 for the pictures to be included in the Yearbook. - M Reddy
AHS Enrollment Discussion at SUSD Governing Board Meeting
At the Nov 17th SUSD Governing Board meeting, Arcadia Open + Overall Enrollment Numbers at Arcadia High School were discussed regarding the enrollment cap of 1750. Board Member Greenburg indicated that the Arcadia community wanted the cap to end. Watch on YouTube CLICK HERE beginning at the point of the discussion. The governing board Q&A begins at 2:07:30.
Arcadia has continuality maintained high enrollment for years because of it's location geographically and proximity to other districts at the edge of SUSD. The consistent leadership changes both at district and school level in recent years mean it's important for our AHS parents to communicate consistently what is important for our school and children.
If you would like to contact the governing board with your opinion of the recommended enrollment number for Arcadia or any other issues, please email the SUSD Governing Board and Superintendent Menzel at the following email addresses:
'Tis the Season of Giving! Join us in a TOILETRY DRIVE to help support our families in the community. Each school day we will have a box in the front office of the school where you can drop the items off. Thank you in advance to our wonderful community!
Jan 26th, 2021 - Testing Day at AHS (free for sophomores)
Dec 1st, 2020 - Registration Deadline for Juniors
The official PSAT/NMSQT is originally scheduled for January 26, 2021. All sophomores will take the exam while junior students have the option to sign up for the exam. We have open slots for 11th graders to register to take the PSAT exam. The deadline to register is December 1, 2020 and the exam fee is $20.00. To register, please go to https://touchbase.susd.org/signin.aspx to pay the exam fee.
EVIT Information
The 10th and 11th grade English teachers are going to be playing two EVIT videos this week in class. They total less than 7 minutes. Then they will be given info on the google classrooms about how to sign up for the Q & A sessions next week and the week after and also info about how to apply.
To be included in the yearbook, you MUST have your photo taken by LifeTouch by November 24th, 2020. Contact LifeTouch Prestige studio located in Glendale at 480-296-2880.
Join your ASU admission's representative to learn more about next steps after admission to ASU, navigating your My ASU page, scholarships and other helpful information to make sure you are on track to becoming a Sun Devil! Register Here https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf-qsrTIrGdGAvqt4smGFuNJiDR2uMnff
Our University of Arizona Rep will be going through all the students next steps, including important information in their admissions letter, creating their official NetID, accessing Next Steps Center (where they can pay their Enrollment Fee, sign up for on-campus housing, etc.) and basic information about their financial aid summary letters. Students are of course welcome to bring any questions they may have.
The AIA recently released guidance to member schools regarding their ability, or inability, to begin winter sports on Monday. Because the schools in Maricopa County did not meet COVID-19 metrics recommended by the AIA's Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, SUSD will pause the official Monday, Nov. 9 start of practice for our winter sports: basketball, soccer and wrestling. The AIA guidance impacts multiple school districts around the state, including SUSD. Fall sports currently underway are not affected, as the AIA has indicated those seasons can continue until their conclusion. We will continue to work with the AIA and monitor the metrics in our efforts to begin the winter sports seasons. We recognize how disappointing this may be for athletes and families, and we appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact your coach or school athletic director.
Please do not park in the neighborhoods and watch the game from outside of the stadium. This causes unnecessary conflicts with our neighbors and has turned into a safety concern.
Tryouts are postponed. Open practices start again Nov 10th and run every Tuesday and Thursday in the stadium at 3:15pm to 5:15pm. All COVID procedures will be followed. Bring a mask, running shoes and your own water. Players must complete online screening posted prior to each practice. Boys participating in Fall Arcadia sports may not attend at this time.
Girls Soccer
Arcadia Girls Soccer: training Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 2:45-4:30. Complete your RMA, bring shin guards and water! (Official season start for Maricopa County has been delayed until Covid numbers drop.)
Cross Country
The Arcadia Cross Country coaches are starting a winter running program to prep students for the Spring track season or keep them fit for other sports.
The program runs from 11/16/2020 to 1/9/2021 and is for students in 6th through 12th grades.
Runners will have training sessions in the neighborhood 3 to 4 times per week and will be participating in 3 independent local 5K/10Ks (optional).
By Wayne Schutsky, Progress Managing Editor, Updated
Scottsdale Unified School District modified its learning models for both in-person and online students in the second semester. The changes were made to make the models more "sustainable" over the course of the spring semester, Assistant Superintendent Kim Guerin told the Governing Board Nov. 4. "We're looking at the models we have, what we can take and build off of and improve to get us through into January,' Guerin said. READ MORE >>
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