Week of July 25, 2022
Upper School Katy, Weekly Announcements
Just two and a half weeks until our Griffins are on campus! We cannot wait to meet you!

NOTE: The Weekly Announcements are published every Monday before noon. Announcements may be found in your Inbox, on the Aristoi website at the bottom of the homepage, and on the Aristoi-supported Facebook page. Please contact Marketing@aristoiclassical.org if you do not receive the Announcements in your Inbox.
August 11th
First Day of School

The Upper School day begins at 8:00 AM. Dismissal is at 3:15 PM.
Dress Code Information, Parent/Student Handbook, the 2022-2023 Calendar, and more!
August 6th, Community Supply Drop Off

Please drop off your Community Supplies anytime from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Griffin Center.
  • August 6th @ 9:00 AM - 7th and 8th Grade Parent Orientation

  • August 6th @ 11:00 AM - 9th - 12th Grade Parent Orientation

  • August 8th @ 5:30 PM - 5th and 6th Grade Parent Orientation

These events are for parents only and are held in the Griffin Center at the Upper School (5610 Morton Road, Katy, 77493).
Cross Country and Volleyball Tryouts, August 6th




Cross Country


Volleyball
  • HS Volleyball Tryouts @ 1:30 PM in the Griffin Center
  • JH Volleyball Tryouts @ 4:00 PM in the Griffin Center

August 9th, College Essay Workshop

Aristoi's College & Career Team is kicking off this important year with a College Writing Essay Workshop on August 9th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Griffin Cafeteria. All high school students are welcome.

Students are invited to join Kurt Goedecke, College Admissions Consultant, to "write the best essay of your life". Learn what piques the interest of admissions officers and how to get your application read and approved.

The cost for the program is $30 which covers the event cost and the book, "On Writing the College Application Essay". All proceeds benefit the Aristoi Booster Club.

The deadline to register for the program is July 26th. Please pre-register and pay for your book here.

August 10th -
Prima Communitas, Meet the Griffin, and Community Supply Drop Off
Prima Communitas
  • 11:00 AM for all new 5th-12th grade students joining Aristoi for the first time


Meet the Griffin
  • 5th & 6th Grades @ 12:00 PM
  • 7th & 8th Grades @ 1:00 PM
  • 9th - 12th Grades @ 2:00 PM
Community Supply Drop Off
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 11th
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
  • Flag Football Tryouts @ 3:30 PM on Griffin Field
  • HS Volleyball Tryout Callbacks @ 3:30 PM in Griffin Center


August 12th
  • JH Volleyball Tryout Callbacks @ 3:30 PM in Griffin Center
  • Flag Football Tryouts Day 2 @ 3:30 PM on Griffin Field



Aug. 16th @ 5:30 PM, Griffin Center, Fall Sports Parent Meeting

REMINDER: Athletics Participation Requirements

Beginning August 1, 2022, Aristoi's new athletic policy includes Pre-Participation Exams. These exams must be completed prior to tryouts, practices, athletic competitions, and more.
Aug. 19th @ 8:15 AM, Coffee with Dr. Cimpean, Head of Upper School

Please join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. Dr. Cimpean looks forward to meeting you!


Visitor Badges may be picked up at the Main Office.
August 22nd @ 5:30 PM

Aristoi's School Board meets monthly at the Upper School - Katy. Meetings are held at 5610 Morton Road, Building C, Room C1.
Aristoi Classical Academy is hosting the ACT on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. 

Interested students must register by August 5th at act.org. The cost for the ACT is $60. Aristoi students should use school code 443498.
College and Career Testing Roadmap
Click on the picture to view and download.
Authorization to Administer Medication

A new Authorization to Administer Medication Form and/or Action Plan signed and dated by a physician is required at the beginning of every school year. A student requiring an emergency medication (ie EpiPen) for a medical condition is not allowed to attend school until the medication and form have been received and processed by Student Care. Parents may access and print Student Care forms here.
REMINDER: Immunization Requirements

Please review school immunization requirements to ensure your child is properly immunized for the 2022- 2023 school year. Note that required immunizations include the 7th grade immunization for Tdap and Meningococcal.

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 to Student Care no later than August 11, 2022, the first day of school. Requests for an Exemption of Immunizations can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sarver.
Aristoi Employment Opportunities

Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Aristoi team? Visit the Employment Opportunities on our website to view open positions and to submit an application.
Before School Care Program

The Katy and Cypress campuses begin Before School Care with drop-off Monday-Friday, on or after 6:45 a.m. Parents are not allowed to drop their students off prior to 6:45 am. View the flyer.

Weekly Fee: $30
Registration Fee: $35 per child. Not required if you are enrolled in the After School Program with YMCA and have already paid a $35 registration fee. Proof of enrollment with YMCA is required.
New Health Information

Please contact Student Care for any important updates or changes in student health information.
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