As many of you already know, our 5th grade ELA teacher, Jessy Richards passed away unexpectedly at home over the winter break, from an unknown cause. He was a fantastic and enthusiastic 5th grade teacher who loved ASA and teaching our students; we are deeply feeling this loss in our community and our thoughts and sympathies continue to be with his family and friends.

A celebration of Mr. Richards' life will be held by his family at the Masonic Temple (345 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85003) on Saturday, January 20 at 4:00 PM. All are welcome and encouraged to wear blue-colored attire (Jessy's favorite color). If you wish for your child to attend, please make individual arrangements.

Over this past week, ASA Parents have stepped up to volunteer for parking lot duty and lunch duty, providing our teachers some relief during this difficult time. We are beyond appreciative and would like to thank:

CONGRATS TO ASA 9TH GRADER CELLIST, JUSTIN KANG!

Justin is the 1st Place Grand Prize Winner of the Jean and Robert Frankeberger Scholarship, awarded by the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra! He will receive a summer scholarship and perform his concerto accompanied by The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall on Wednesday, February 7, 2 at 7:30pm.

CONGRATS TO ASA 7TH GRADER VIOLINIST, JAYDEN YONEYAMA!

Jayden was one of five 2024 Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra Junior Division Level winners! Contestants are ranked by judges as to overall musical talent and preparedness for performing their concerto with The Phoenix Symphony.

Do you know a prospective family/student (it could be your own!) entering 5th - 12th grade next school year? Help spread the word!

HOW CAN YOU HELP SPREAD THE WORD?

• Invite the prospective family to sign up for a Campus Tour or Shadow Day!

• Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), and Linkedin, and re-share posts regarding enrollment on your platform(s)!

• Refer a family at https://bit.ly/ASAReferFamily and someone from our Admissions Team will reach out to them! 

REMEMBER! The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 21, 2024



NOTE: Sibling applicants of current ASA students or alumni will be placed at the top of the waitlist for their grade level but must apply online.

ASA THANKS YOU!

We're so appreciative of all the year-end gifts!

As of January 2024, our community has raised $390,000!

Because of our parent/guardian community, our students can learn and grow from experiences only available at ASA – a unique hands-on education led by our knowledgeable and committed faculty, creative and collaborative performances and showcases, extracurricular clubs, and so much more.

Thank you for bringing us closer to our $1 million fundraising goal!!

WAYS TO SUPPORT ASA!

• Fulfill your annual fund commitment made earlier in the school year or make an annual fund gift benefitting our robust performing arts programming; We know balancing family and work life is busy, so please know that we will communicate additional reminders this quarter.

• Receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit by April 15th! Make a tax credit gift to support extracurricular activities (rely on fees and tax credit donations) and the Life Skills program. 

• Increase the impact of your gift and submit for a matching gift by your employer. Visit goasa.org/otherwaystogive to see if your company has a matching gift policy.

Thank you in advance for your continued financial support of ASA, for seeing the value in what we do, and for investing in our extraordinary students!

Questions? Contact development@goasa.org

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