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Contact Information and School Hours

Archway Trivium Main Office: (623) 414-4883

Attendance Line: (623) 565-5490

Website: www.archwaytrivium.org

A Message from Headmaster Scott

Dear Archway Trivium Families,

I had the great pleasure of interviewing a few very good teaching candidates this week. During one of these, I asked the question “How do strict rules promote liberty?” On the surface, this question seems like an oxymoron. Rules, by definition, limit the options available within a given situation. However, when rules are aligned with principles of truth, they can increase the options one has in life.

Consider the following example. John is a fitness guru who follows a lot of rules regarding his diet and exercise routine. Jim does not follow rules, instead he eats cheeseburgers and ice cream regularly and avoids physical exertion. They both continue their respective lifestyles over the course of many years. In regards to what John and Jim can do with their bodies, which one is more free?



This same principle holds true in intellectual, social, moral, or any other pursuit one may engage in. Living according to principles of truth and goodness will always lead to greater freedom, while violating those principles limits freedom. This is why we do what we do, and why we call our education a liberal education. Have a great weekend!

Heartily Devoted,

Clay Scott

Headmaster

Student Pledge Leaders: Jenna O., Emily M., Olliver S., Samuel Z., Julian S.

On Monday, April 8, we will be experiencing a partial solar eclipse from approximately 10am-1pm. The school has purchased eclipse viewing glasses and will be instructing students on how to safely view the eclipse. Recess will primarily be in the classrooms from 10-1, but during each grade's regular lunch recess time, students will be able to put on these glasses to observe the eclipse. Please talk to your children in advance about safety during this event and caution them to NEVER look directly at the sun. 

If you would like to send solar eclipse viewing glasses to school with your child on Monday, they must be ISO/CE certified solar eclipse viewing glasses (such as those found here). Regular sunglasses are not sufficient. If you do not want your child to participate in the viewing, please email your child's teacher by Sunday evening to opt out. Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring a safe and educational experience for all our students.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are currently at 50% school participation for Tax Credit.

Meeting our Tax Credit goal is imperative for the success of our Field Trips and Extracurricular Programs. 

If you have not done so yet, don’t miss your chance to CHOOSE how a portion of your AZ state tax dollars are spent! Re-direct them to Archway Trivium before you file your 2023 AZ state tax return, and when you file, just complete Form 322 so that you can get your $200 or $400 Tax Credit added to your refund (or used to off-set anything you might owe the state if your taxes were underpaid in 2023). It’s that simple!!!



Take the Tax Credit Today!

The Trivium Tax Credit Competition is underway! Let's all race to gather the most tax credits for our school. This year we will be raffling off several prizes such as a Meta Quest 2 -128GB Gaming headset and Amazon gift cards to families who participate in the tax credit. Every additional tax credit your family refers to our school will be an additional entry in our raffle. Great thanks to Altered Combat who provided the Meta Quest 2 headset.

Good luck to all participants!

Please mark your calendars for the following state-testing dates. In order to best prepare for the exams, we ask that you take note of the dates below and plan ahead. If a student leaves the testing environment, s/he cannot continue their exam and it will be submitted as-is. Please do not schedule appointments for these dates or pull your children out early.

We recommend that your scholars get a good night's sleep the day before and a nutritious breakfast in the morning. Please have students bring the following: a healthy snack and water bottle for the break during testing.

Additionally, all students should bring a set of headphones, as certain parts of the test require audio. These must not be Bluetooth headphones, but be able to connect via an auxiliary cord.

3rd Grade: April 1, 5, 15, 16

4th Grade: April 4, 11, 12

5th Grade: April 2, 3, 8, 9

Click Here for Detailed Testing Schedule

🚨New Hot Lunch Vendors Alert!🚨

My Hot Lunchbox has changed vendors on Mondays and Wednesdays for the remainder of the school year!



🐔Mondays - Raising Cane's 🐔

🥪Wednesdays - Jimmy John's 🥪

IMPORTANT: If you had previously ordered Panda Express on Mondays or Noodles & Co on Wednesdays, your orders have been canceled/credited to your account. Please log in to My Hot Lunchbox before Sunday at noon to re-order for Monday, April 8.

Click Here to Order Hot Lunch

Please join us at Chef Ben's Sushi and Asian Express on Sunday, April 14 from 12-8 PM for a PSO Restaurant Night. Present the flyer below when ordering and a portion of sales will benefit our school. See you there!

We love our volunteers! As a thank you to anyone who has volunteered your time and talents to Archway Trivium/Trivium Prep this year, we invite you to join us for Volunteer  Appreciation  Breakfast  on Tuesday, April 16, at 8:30 AM in the Archway MPR. Please celebrate and join us for our appreciation breakfast!

Click Here to RSVP

Our next PSO Teacher Appreciation Event is Wednesday, April 24 and is sponsored by our Kindergarten grade families. The theme is a Nacho Bar. Please follow the link below to sign up to donate an item. Thank you!

Sign up to Support the Kindergarten Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Let’s close out April with a trip to Feed My Starving Children on 4/29/24 from 12:00PM-2:00PM. FMSC is a nonprofit located in Mesa, AZ that turns hunger into hope with the help of volunteers. Children ages 5 and up are invited to volunteer with an adult to pack bags of life-sustaining meals for children and families around the globe. This event fills up quickly, so be sure to sign up quickly if you'd like to secure your spot!

Sign up to Serve

Learn more about leadership opportunities within the Parent Service Organization for next school year!

We are currently looking for people with a shared enthusiasm for our Trivium community who have a desire to help our teachers, scholars and our community continue to thrive. Take a look at our Archway PSO programming for an overview of our PSO leadership roles.

You are encouraged to read through the descriptions and indicate an interest for any leadership role.

Once submitted, you will be contacted by phone to set up a casual conversation so we may answer any questions you may have. In-person interviews for the role of our 2024-25 PSO President will take place starting in early April. 

Thanks in advance for your interest in a leadership role within our PSO and for sharing that here! We look forward to talking with you!

Complete the 24-25 Class Parent Interest Form

Learn more about leadership opportunities within the Parent Service Organization for next school year!

We are currently looking for people with a shared enthusiasm for our Trivium community who have a desire to help our teachers, scholars and our community continue to thrive. Take a look at our Archway PSO programming for an overview of our PSO leadership roles.

You are encouraged to read through the descriptions and indicate an interest for any leadership role.

Once submitted, you will be contacted by phone to set up a casual conversation so we may answer any questions you may have. In-person interviews for the role of our 2024-25 PSO President will take place starting in early April. 

Thanks in advance for your interest in a leadership role within our PSO and for sharing that here! We look forward to talking with you!

Take the PSO Leadership Survey

Library volunteers are needed for Quarter 4. You will assist our youngest scholars while they choose library books. This is a great opportunity to help out if you only have a short amount of time. You must have Raptor clearance in order to volunteer.

Volunteer in the School Library

Calling all athletes that want a chance to learn good football fundamentals and increase your skill in playing football to our Trivium Prep Football Clinic. All students from 3rd grade to 8th grade are invited to attend. They will be taught by our Trivium Prep Coaches and Football Players. 

Dates: April 20,27 and June 1,15

Hours: 8:00-10:35am

Location: Trivium Prep Field

Cost: Each Clinic is $25 or you can pay for all four clinics for $75

Questions: Please reach out to Coach Wong at kwong@triviumprep.org.

Register for Trivium Prep Football Clinics

Yearbook sales have now ended. There is a limited quantity of books for sale, while supplies last. We do not expect to have additional books to sell in May. Don't miss out on the memories!

Softcover- $43.00

Personalization available for SOFTCOVER ONLY. (Add your scholar's name and portrait to the front cover for $5).

Click Here to Order your Yearbook

Limited Quantities Remain; sales will close once we sell out. If you did not purchase a yearbook and would like to be added to the waitlist, please complete this form. We don't expect to have extra copies to sell in May, but should extras become available we will contact you.

The health office staff kindly asks for assistance in taking care of your scholars. We are in need of supplies, and any help would be appreciated! Here is a list of items that each grade can help provide. We thank you for your continued support!

• Kindergarten: Underwear size x-small and small, 1” band-aids

• Grade 1: Kleenex tissues, cases of water

• Grade 2: 3 oz paper cups, underwear size medium and large

• Grade 3: 1” band aids, white socks of all sizes

• Grade 4: Paper towels, paper and cloth medical tape

• Grade 5: Snack size Ziploc baggies

Please bring donations to the front office labeled "Archway Nurse." Thank you for your support!



Warmly,

Nurse Corcoran

Nominations are currently being accepted for the role of PSO President for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. If you are interested in learning more, or would like to self-nominate for this or any other position, please email our Headmaster or the PSO President by ASAP for consideration.

While you are welcome to nominate for any board position, we are currently looking to fill the role of President. Visit the PSO page on our website for more information on current board positions. Email your nominations to either Headmaster Scott at cscott@archwaytrivium.org or PSO President, Kimberly Alvidrez, at psopresident@archwaytrivium.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our Art Walk festival will be held on Friday, May 10 from 5-7 PM. This is a wonderful family event and the culmination of our art program at Archway Trivium! Please plan to attend.

Our Spring Concerts will be held on Friday, May 17. There is no school on this day, but students are expected to attend their grade-level concert on this date. Please take note of the schedule below. More information will be provided as the date approaches:

Concert Date: May 17, 2024

• Kindergarten Concert - 8:30 AM (students arrive at 7:50 AM)
• 1st Grade Concert - 9:30 AM (students arrive at 8:45 AM)
• 2nd Grade Concert - 10:30 AM (students arrive at 9:45 AM)
• 3rd Grade Concert - 11:30 AM (students arrive at 10:45 AM)
• 4th Grade Concert - 1:30 PM (students arrive at 12:45 PM)
• 5th Grade Concert - 2:30 PM (students arrive at 1:45 PM)

The Achievement Tutoring Program offers up to 24 hours of free tutoring to K-12 Arizona students in Math, English/Language Arts OR ACT Test Prep. Computer-based, private tutoring sessions are held for up to 60 minutes, for a maximum of four days per week, for a total of six weeks. Tutoring blocks will take place every six weeks with time between blocks.

Tutoring services are offered statewide through participating school districts and charter schools and through private tutoring providers. There are no forms to complete, just contact them and they should be able to get you started. You will need your 8-digit student ID to enroll. Please reach out to admin@archwaytrivium.org to request this information for your child.

To learn more about this program and to see which districts, charter schools or private tutoring providers are available, please go to https://www.azed.gov/achievement-tutoring.

Authorized ATP Tutoring Providers | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov)

Athenaeum is Great Hearts' After-School Program designed to align with the culture and curriculum of the classroom in a fun, hands-on environment. Each day includes time for homework, socializing with friends, and just plain fun!

Grades Served: K-5th

Program Hours: Dismissal-6:00pm on all days school is in session

Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs fill QUICKLY! Register today to ensure your child does not miss out!

Register by June 15th and save $75 off the annual registration fee.

For more information and to register, visit:

GreatHeartsArizona.org/athenaeum

For questions regarding registering for the Athenaeum After-School Program, please contact: Programs@GreatHearts.org or call 602.396.7574

The academic calendar for the 2024-25 school year is now available on our website. Here is a summary of "Important Dates" for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. 

Meet the Teacher: Monday, August 5, 2024

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Fall Break: October 4-11, 2024

In-service/Conference Days: October 14-15, 2024

Winter Break: Friday, December 20-Monday, January 6, 2025

Spring Break: March 7-14, 2025

Last Day of School: May 22, 2025

View Archway Trivium 2024-25 Academic Year Calendar

We may be in the fourth quarter, but it's not too late to register for the Archway Trivium PSO Membership Toolkit. Detailed instructions to set up your account are included here.

The Toolkit provides access to upcoming calendar events, volunteer opportunities and the school-wide directory. 

If you create an account today, you will have access to the directory the rest of the school year AND over the summer (think play dates and networking with other parents). When school resumes in August, you will just need to update your class!

Traffic Flow for Student Drop-off/Pick-up

Please carefully review the Archway Traffic Flow for Student Drop-off and Pick-up and reach out to the front office with any questions. Taking the time to understand these procedures will help to ensure the safety of our students/staff and a smooth traffic flow. 

View the Archway Traffic Flow Procedures

Late Pick-up Policy

We have been doing very well with our on-campus student pick-up and drop-off routines as of late. Every year, it takes a few weeks for us to settle into a routine so that the pickup runs smoothly. Now that pick-up times are running efficiently, we ask parents to ensure they arrive on time to pick up their students.

We will begin enforcing our Late Pick-up Policy on Tuesday, September 5. Please make sure you are arriving within 30 minutes of the end of school to pick up your scholar in order to avoid being charged a late pick-up fee. Parents arriving after this time will be required to sign out their child from the MPR and may be assessed a $2 per minute, per student late fee. All late pick-up fees will be added to your Configio account and are due upon receipt. For more information, please see page 46 of our Family Handbook.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - You will be charged from 3:35pm

Wednesday - You will be charged from 1:55pm

Half days - You will be charged from 12:25pm (excludes Half Day Kinder)

My Hot Lunchbox is excited for another great year of delivering school lunch!

Online ordering is now available at: ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/. If you are a first-time customer, visit the My Hot Lunchbox website to create your free account. Families with students at multiple Trivium schools should create only ONE account per family.

Important Note: You will need to update your profile with the student's grade for the current school year in the "My Profiles" section before ordering.

If you have any questions, please review the Parent Lunch FAQ or contact My Hot Lunchbox at (888) 894-8295 or by email at info@myhotlunchbox.com. Ordering is easy! Follow the link below to get started or visit the PSO Lunch page on the school website for more information.

Click Here to Order Lunch

Spring 2023 Vendors include:

• Monday - Raising Cane's
• Tuesday - Red Robin
• Wednesday - Jimmy John's
• Thursday - Chick-fil-a
• Friday - Streets of New York

The Trivium Lunch Program is entirely managed and distributed by our Parent Service Organization volunteers. This program is open to all students, faculty, and staff at Trivium. 

Volunteer in the Lunch Room

Sign up as a volunteer to help distribute lunches and receive free lunch from My Hot Lunchbox! (Volunteer Clearance through Raptor is required to serve). We will be awarding a $5 a day/per person credit to each school. All credits will be applied at the end of each month. Please email us at psolunch@archwaytrivium.org if you have any questions regarding the credits. Thank you for helping to make the lunch program a success at our school!

Click Here to Volunteer as a Hot Lunch Server

Additionally, we ask parents to help serve in the lunchroom to assist our 1st-5th grade classes and keep the lunchroom running smoothly. Younger siblings are welcome to serve alongside parents as a "Lunchroom Buddy." Volunteer clearance through Raptor is required for all lunchroom volunteers.

Click Here to Volunteer as a Lunchroom Helper

Happy Birthday!

Join us in wishing "Happy Birthday" to the following Archway Trivium faculty and staff with recent/upcoming birthdays! Faculty Favorites lists are available on our PSO Community page.

Karol Baird - KE TA - April 7

Hannah Arnold - KC Lead - April 9

Brienne McDonald - Communications - April 12

Jackie Gunn – Art Teacher - April 12

Natalie Velarde - 1C Assistant - April 22

Brenna Kemling – Art/P.E. Teacher - April 22

Fiona Kolia – ESS Coordinator - April 30

Volunteers serving on campus must have a current Raptor clearance. Clearance is valid for one school year from July-June and volunteers must reapply each year.

Additionally, new volunteers must complete a school-specific one-time-only Mandatory Volunteer Training.

Click Here for More Information or to Register

The Parent Service Organization (PSO) is looking for passionate volunteers to round out their team this coming school year. If you are interested in leading an event, sharing your ideas, participating in a committee, volunteering in any supportive role around campus, or if you'd simply like to get more involved and you're not exactly sure how, contact us to find out more! 

It's true! It takes a village. Because our school community is so wonderful, we're building teams early in support of our teacher appreciation rockstars, Ren Faire committee, Son's Adventure Day, Run the Virtues 5k race, lunchroom support team, uniform exchange, Dancing with Daughters, Spirit Wear presales, and more! 

Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to Kimberly Alvidrez at psopresident@archwaytrivium.org.

• Book and Supply Lists
• Uniform Information
• 2023-24 Academic Calendar
• Upcoming Events Calendar
• Extracurricular Clubs/Early Drop-off Club
• Volunteer Approval Process
• Mandatory Volunteer Training

Archway Trivium Main Office: (623) 414-4883

Attendance Line: (623) 565-5490

Website: www.archwaytrivium.org

2023-24 School/Office Hours: 

School Messenger Communication

Great Hearts and Archway Trivium continue to utilize the system School Messenger for emails, robo-calls, and text messaging to inform families of campus related academy emergencies and other communications. SchoolMessenger has a new automatic opt-in for text feature. During the registration/re-enrollment process families confirmed their wish to participate in text communications. Great Hearts will now automatically opt in contact information given during the registration/re-enrollment process with the options you selected. You will notice at the beginning of July you will be opted in for text messaging. If you would like to opt out of text messages simply reply STOP to the text from 67585. You can also enter the code 67585 with the message STOP to block any text messaging. Please note, if opting out, you will not receive texts regarding emergencies on campus.

Email Communications

If you know of parents who are not receiving these communications, please ask them to check their junk/promotions email folders, and then email bmcdonald@archwaytrivium.org for assistance. 

You can also find ALL school-wide communications on our website on the Latest News page.