Week of November 6, 2023

Logic & Rhetoric News

November is the month of sharing and gratitude, so share with your family and friends the gift of classical education by inviting them to the Prospective Family Open House. Details are below. Check out the ABC Snack Sale, Senior Pies, the Veterans Day Program, and more upcoming Coffees below. Mark your calendars to enjoy the Rhetoric School Theatre's production of Hamlet.


Please note: The November School Board Meeting is at the Aristoi Cypress campus in the Performing Arts Center @ 5:30 PM (12332 Perry Road, Houston, 77070).

Visit Aristoi's new Website

November 20th - 24th

Aristoi's Annual Griffin Gala is booked and ready for Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Red Oak Ballroom in Houston!


The theme of this year’s event is "New Horizons," as we celebrate an exciting new era of expansion in the history of Aristoi Classical Academy.


Questions? Contact Director of Development, Steve Klugewicz.

More Gala details are here

From the District Testing Coordinator

Congratulations on taking the PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT 8/9!


Your student's scores are available November 6, 2023.


There are three options for accessing PSAT scores:



  1. A PDF copy of your PSAT score report will be handed out once the scores are posted.
  2. If your student opted into BigFuture School on test day, access your scores through the mobile app.
  3. Access your scores online if your student has a College Board account.

Military Monday, November 6th, during Rhetoric lunch


The College & Career Department is sponsoring Military Mondays where different divisions of the Armed Forces visit Aristoi and present opportuntities to our upperclassmen.


Please contact Ms. Murphy if you need more information.

Progress Reports Posted, November 9th


Progress Reports are posted on the ASCENDER Parent Portal. Parents need their username and password to access the information.


Contact the Registrar if you have any questions.

School Board Meeting, November 13th, Aristoi Cypress in the PAC @ 5:30 PM (12332 Perry Road, Houston, 77070)


This month's School Board Meeting is held at the Aristoi Cypress campus in the Performing Arts Center.


Please contact Mrs. Lester if you have any questions.

Letterman Jacket Fitting, November 14th @ 2:00 PM in Griffin Center


Please contact Coach Heiliger for details.

Coffee with Dr. Cimpean, Head of Logic & Rhetoric Schools,

November 17th @ 8:15 AM


Please RSVP to Mrs. Chase.


Pick up your Visitor Badge before joining us in Griffin Center.

Child Nutrition Letter for November


Please read the Monthly Child Nutrition letter here.

Hamlet @ the Griffin Center, November 15th & 16th @ 6:30 PM

Mark your calendars for November 15th and 16th for Aristoi's production of Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. Aristoi students take the stage at Griffin Center at 6:30 PM.


Ms. Singer has more information.

Veterans Day Program, November 9th, 6:30 PM, Griffin Center

Mark your calendar for this wonderful event! Aristoi Katy Grammar and Aristoi Katy Logic & Rhetoric are working together to honor our Veterans well.


Please contact Ms. Sorensen if you have any questiions.

Prospective Family Open House, December 2nd

Did you know that more than 50% of interested families visit and then join Aristoi because YOU have spread the word, invited friends or other students, or they were impressed by the character and actions of Aristoi students at an event? Outstanding job, Griffins!


Please continue to personally invite prospective students and families to join us at Aristoi and learn about our culture, classical education, student life, and more.


Following is the schedule for the entire Aristoi Network:


Prospective Family Open House

Saturday, December 2nd:


  • Aristoi Cypress (K-9): 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM


  • Aristoi Katy Grammar (K-4): 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM


  • Aristoi Katy Logic & Rhetoric (5-12): 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM


  • Aristoi West Houston (K-5): 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (at Aristoi Katy Grammar) AND 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (at Aristoi Katy Logic & Rhetoric)


*Please note that these events start on time.


Please send the link and form below to anyone interested in great classical schools!

RSVP for the Prospective Family Open House

Aristoi's National Honor Society wants to give back to the community, especially to needy children this holiday season. That's why they are collecting Toys for Tots now through the end of November! Please place your new, unwrapped toys in any of the collection boxes around campus. This is your opportunity to put the virtue of charity into action!


Ms. Campbell is available if you have any questions.

Please check Facebook, the website, the calendar, and your social apps for updates as our Lady Griffins begin their volleyball tournament play Monday night at Griffin Center!

Griffin Games - Katy Calendar

Health Screenings now through November



Through November Aristoi students will have health screenings during some PE classes. New Rhetoric School students who have not been screened before will be pulled from other classes as necessary. 


Screenings are as follows:

  • New students, regardless of grade, and 5th & 7th grades will have VisionHearing, and Acanthosis Nigricans/Diabetes(AN) Screenings.
  • Scoliosis Screenings will be held for 5th and 7th grade female students and 8th grade males students.


Please contact Ms. Sarver if you have any concerns.

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Follow Aristoi Classical Academy on Social Media!

The district-wide Aristoi Spirit Shop is where our community can purchase a variety of school spirit merchandise online all year long! The best part? Items are shipped directly to your house! Easy navigation lets you select your item, choose the item color, and add an Aristoi-approved logo, all with the click of a mouse.


When making purchases, please be sure to follow the guidelines provided on the Aristoi Spirit Shop page.


Friday Spirit Shirts for Scholars are identified here.

Visit Aristoi's Spirit Shop

Aristoi Booster Club News

Booster Club Membership


Don't forget to sign up to become a Booster Club Member for the 2023-2024 school year to help make a positive impact for our school! ABC supports the teachers, students, and parents at Aristoi. Join the Booster Club this year and make our campus the best it can be!

Join ABC Today!

2023-2024 Aristoi Classical Academy Ride-Share Information


If you are interested in organzing ride-share arrangements for your family, please use this link to fill out the 2023-2024 Ride-Share Information Google Form. Here you can input your contact information and also view individual responses in an effort to connect to Aristoi families in your area. Once you fill out the form, your information will be collected in a database with other Aristoi families. You will be able to view this information in a spreadsheet, and use it to connect with families in your area to make arrangements directly with those individuals You will receive a link to these results once you fill out the form.


**Please make note that by filling out this form, you are consenting to share your information with others.**



You may also communicate with other ride-share families via the GroupMe Ride-Sharing 2023-2024 communication platform.

Adopt a Teacher


Adopt an Aristoi Logic and Rhetoric School teacher or staff member and help ABC bless them with appreciation events, breakfasts, lunches, and much more throughout the year! Use this link to bless a teacher today!

ABC's Adventure Dash Fun Run, a rescheduled date will be posted when available.

ABC Snack Sale, November 15th, during lunch


Help us host a successful snack sale by donating snacks or some of your time (click on the button below).


  • All donations should be labeled "ABC Snack Sale" and delivered to the Upper School Front Office no later than Tuesday, November 14th. Please place all monetary donations in an envelope labeled, "ABC Snack Sale".


Sign Up to volunteer or donate snacks

Senior Pies, November 17th, during Rhetoric lunch

ABC is graciously providing a little bit of Thanksgiving to the Seniors during lunch! Enjoy!

Volunteers are needed to support our Fine Arts Teachers & Staff as we gear up for another exciting year of theatre productions, musicals, and concerts here at Aristoi! We are looking for volunteers to take on a liaison role with our Band, Theatre, and Art Departments! 


Any amount of help is greatly appreciated! If you are interested in more information, please contact Shelly Hannon at finearts@aristoiboosterclub.org.