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June 2024
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." Dr. Seuss
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Monthly Eagle Family Newsletter |
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Your Monthly Message from Principal Herman... |
Hello Eagle Families,
Here we go!!!! Graduation 2024 is quickly headed our way and we are looking forward to celebrating and sending our seniors off on their next life adventures! It has been an absolute honor that you have entrusted your student to us for these past four years. We are so proud of our seniors!
It truly takes all of us to help our students envision their dreams and a path to acheive them. Thank you, parents, for your partnership with us this year.
Please read through this full newsletter for information about chromebook check in for seniors as well as grades 9-10. If your student will be attending summer school for credit retrieval, they will still turn their chromebook in before the end of the year. We will reissue one for them the first day of summer school OR provide times for them to pick one up prior to the start of summer school (likely June 17) if they are going to be an online student. As a reminder, whether your student in online or in-person, daily attendance is mandatory. Information is also included below about any fines your student may need to pay. Please make sure everything is wrapped up before we head out for summer--might be a good time to take one last look under the bed for that missing library book :)
Also:
2024 Arlington Public Schools Family and Community Survey
Arlington Public Schools seeks feedback via a survey from families and community members about the district and its schools. Results from the 2024 Family and Community Survey will be used in developing District and School Improvement Plans and to help schools and the district improve communications with families and community members.
The survey will only take a few minutes to complete. Families with more than one child in the district should complete a survey for each child. The survey will be available through June 6.
Please reach out to your student's admin or counselor with any needs you have!
#ahsflyeaglesfly
With Every Eagle at heart,
Marilee Herman
Principal - AHS
& Your AHS AP team...Nikki Anderson, Kyle Axelson, and Denise Eichler
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We sent AMAZING athletes to state track this year! |
Our ASB and leadership students attended the Leadership Summit and came back with all sorts of ideas to continue enhancing the culture at AHS! |
I am probably not the only one that grew up attending the Jazzmine Dinner Show... hopefully you were able to join us for Cabaret this month where the vocal talents of our Aerie and Flight Choirs brought new levels of excellence to the stage!
Our Sports Med Anatomage team competed in Vegas and came back in the top 8 in the Nation!
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Our AHS Band competed in Vancouver this season and came back with all gold ratings and award after award, after award...including a community spirit award. They build it for their team and for all of us! We love our band! |
Our very own Kailey Bisson competed in state golf this season! WOW!!! |
Our Boys' Soccer Team went to state to compete for the first time since 1985!
Aerie and Flight combined their talents for an epic Cabaret show this past weekend! They stole our hearts for sure!
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Appointment? Leaving early?
Please send a note in the morning with your student to stop by the Attendance office and get a pass to leave early.
If you forget to send a note, please call in advance to excuse your student at 360.618.6300. You will then need to come into the office to sign them out.
PLEASE call before 2:00 for an early release.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS!
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Parent Quick-Access Resources |
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Please pay fees/fines!
Fine payments (cash or check only) or item returns can be taken care of at the Attendance Office window, anytime between the hours of 7:30am to 3pm. Or, payments may be paid either online through our new online payment system (we are no longer using Skyward for fines or fees, see instructions below), or checks may be mailed to:
Arlington High School / Student Fees
18821 Crown Ridge Blvd
Arlington, WA 98223
Online payment Instructions:
Under quick links, which is on the front page, far right, go to Online Payments
Click on the “Online School Payments” button
Login using your Skyward username and set a password. This will not change your Family Access password. If you do not have a Family Access login, or need your login, please contact our Counselor’s Secretary, Robin Knutson, at 360 618 6307.
Who are you shopping for? Click on student name
Available items will be displayed
Click on “buy” next to the wanted item. If your student has a fine or fee, this is where you would see it, and have the opportunity to pay for it. When you are done, check out.
Remember, if your student has a fine for a book or chrome book, the item can be returned to Arlington High School and the fine will be removed if the item is in good condition. If books are written in or damaged in any way, the student is required to pay for the book or item. If you have any questions, please let Juliana Klein in the attendance office know - juliana.klein@asd16.org. Thank you!
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IMPORTANT: CHROMEBOOK RETURN DATES/TIMES |
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PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT(S) CHECK LOST AND FOUND ONE FINAL TIME BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL TO RETRIEVE ANY LOST/MISSING ITEMS - ALL UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED. |
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Food Services: You may notice that the portal for making online payments to your student's food service account looks a little different this year. We're now using TouchBase for processing these payments, and if you already have a TouchBase login you're ready to sign in and make payments. If you don't have a login it will take just a few minutes to set it up. Please go to wa-arlington.intouchreceipting.com and follow the instructions to create your password (your username is the same one you use for Skyward Family Access). Automatic payments that were set up in the old system will not carry forward. Online payments are not posted to food service accounts in real time, but they are updated several times throughout the day and should be reflected in the account balance no later than 7:30 am the following day. |
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Each month, the Equity Department develops themes that focus the equity work for our district. The goal of the monthly theme is to provide resources and supports for teachers in order to bring awareness and appreciation to the diverse population of students in our district.
The theme for June is Pride Month. Please click this link to find resources for this month’s theme.
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New Club on Campus!
Yarn Club will be a place to learn, a place to work and a place to be inspired. Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30.
We are currently seeking donations of yarn and tools. Also looking for volunteers to help with instruction.
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Do you care about the environment?
Do you like to hike and take field trips?
Come check out the Ecology Club
We meet Tuesdays in room D102
Join us after school
from 2:35-3:30 pm
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Any students who enjoy trivia, jeopardy, etc., are welcome to join us in the Knowledge Bowl club. We compete against other schools in Northwest Washington State and meet once a week for friendly, high-spirited competitions, complete with buzzer bars. Don't feel like you'll be put on the spot, as we compete in teams and no one is asked questions individually. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Mendro in C114 or at
(ben.mendro@asd16.org) or Mr. Duskin in C116 (chad.duskin@asd16.org). We normally meet on Tuesdays right after school. Bring a friend or two!
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"Are you a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community? Would you like to meet other members of this community in a safe space, hang out, make friends, and talk about LGBTQ+ issues, learn about LGBTQ+ culture and history, and advocate for and support LGBTQ+ students at Arlington High School--with snacks?!
If your answer is yes, then email AHS' LGBTQ+ Club Advisor Mr. Ford at jason.ford@asd16.org for more information or "come join us Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 in Mr. Ford's room, C208!"
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A team within the district put together a Health Services Resource Guide that puts local health resources in one place to support social, emotional, and overall health. This guide is geared toward staff, families, and students at the secondary level.
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Character Strong - It Takes All of US! |
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The Family Character Dare of the Month is... |
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For our teens, our Weekly Character Dare is generally posted in the Commons, but we also share it on social media via @AHSFlyEaglesFly (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) where we have over 6,000 subscribers who can view these dares daily. By working on these dares together and talking about them, we grow closer and more connected. The kids get this opportunity together in Friday's Every Eagle Advisory. The Staff have Weekly Dares too! The more WE do as adults, the more THEY do as kids. Family Dares simply tie it all together... here's Character Strong's C.A.R.E approach! It's a fun, simple approach to building Every Eagle's Commitment, Patience, Humility, Selflessness, Kindness, Respect, Honesty and Forgiveness - traits that lead to success beyond AHS. Enjoy your monthly Family Dares!
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"Inspiring all students to act as responsible, productive citizens who embrace lifelong learning."
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Here is the month coming at you! |
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**SENIORS: PLEASE FREQUENTLY CHECK THE SENIOR CLASS TIMELINE ON THE AHS WEBSITE HERE**
Saturday, June 1st, 2024:
"Heartbreak Harmony"-Cabaret in the BPAC - 6 pm and 8 pm
Thursday, June 6th, 2024:
Senior Tea - AHS Commons @ 6:00-8:30 pm
Monday, June 10th, 2024:
Arlington School District Study Session and Regular Board meeting - District office @ 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 13th, 2024:
AHS Class of 2024 Graduation ceremony - Angel of the Winds Arena @ 5:00 pm
Monday, June 17th, 2024:
Last day of school for 2023-2024 school year (early release)
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Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20th and 21st, 2024:
Eagle Days @ AHS (more information to come)
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024:
Freshmen Link Day (more information to come)
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024:
First Day of School for all students (8:00 am start time)
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