Week 3  -  August 23rd, 2017
Calendar
Su 8/27 Welcome Party for Exchange Students, 1-4 pm, Mt Olympus
M 8/28
T 8/29
ASVAB Testing, 7:45 - 12 pm

8/29 Voting Day
W 8/30 Early Release @ 12:20 pm
M 9/4 No School - Labor Day
T 9/5 Future Titan Night Middle School Clinic, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Th 9/7-8 Club Rush, 11:30 - 12:30 pm
F 9/8 Picture Day (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors)

9/ 8
Future Titan Night (vs. Sunnyslope)
T 9/12 Financial Aid Informational Mtg, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Th 9/14 PTO General Meeting, 11 am, Mt Olympus
F 9/15 PSAT Registration Deadline
T 9/19 Coffee with Superintendent Birdwell, 9 - 11 am, Mt Olympus
Th 9/21 No School - District Recess
Sa 9/23 Senior Portrait Yearbook Photo Deadline 
W 9/27 Early Release @ 12:20 pm
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Michael Phillips Black Wealth Mgmt
Linda Edgar Tutoring
Mathnasium Arcadia
Metier Pharmacy
Alixandra Collections
SB Design
Zoyo Arcadia
The Team
OpenHouseRescheduledOpen House Rescheduled
Monday, Aug 28th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Principal Stevens & Arcadia Staff have rescheduled Arcadia's Back to School Open House for NEXT MONDAY AFTERNOON. To learn more,  READ PRINCIPAL STEVEN'S LETTER HERE
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PictureDayPicture Day
Friday, September 8th

BEFORE PICTURE DAY  - Order forms will be distributed in math classes NEXT WEEK.  Bring to photo day, teachers will not collect envelopes early!

ON PICTURE DAYPictures are during math. Students without math should go to Mt. Olympus during lunch.  We advise that students wear solid colors for the best quality photo and bring their bright, beautiful smiles! 
Dress Code - ID Badges & Clothing
Arcadia security requires all students to wear their student ID visibly on their person this year. This means having it attached to or inside a backpack is no longer acceptable. Please remind your student to wear their ID every day.

CLOTHING - dress code violations, a student is asked to switch clothing for an AHS tee shirts and/or PE shorts. Student may switch clothing back at the end of the school day. Please contact Ms. Palatucci, Asst Principal of Student Services in the front office. CLICK HERE FOR DRESS CODE LETTER
PSATPSAT Registration Deadline
PSAT on 10/25
Registration FINAL Deadline
 9/15
Purchase the exam at the bookstore for $20.00.  Don't hesitate! You CANNOT SIGN UP AFTER 9/15! If you have questions, please communicate with Ms. Palatucci your Assistant Principal of Student Services
FAFSA
FAFSAmtgFinancial Aid for College Night
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Learn more about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and how the financial aid system works. The ASU Financial Aid Office will be here to present a financial aid overview and answer your questions about financial aid the FAFSA.
SeniorPhotoDeadlineSenior Portraits Yearbook Deadline Sept 23rd
Yearbook Senior Pictures DUE by Sept. 23rd
Senior pictures are  complimentary and sent directly to Arcadia Yearbook, but you must have your photo session completed by  Sept. 23rd  to be in the yearbook. Cilento Photography 
offers many senior portrait packages for purchase as well. For more information or to book your session visit www.cilentophotography.com Please see the attached letters for details.   ENGLISH  -   ESPANOL

Yearbook Senior Ad Due Dates
Early Bird Discount Deadline Oct. 3rd - Final Deadline Dec. 5th
Starting for $60, you can commemorate your Arcadia years in the yearbook. Purchase & Create online at www.jostens.com/yearbookads
CoffeewithBirdwellCoffee with Dr. Birdwell
FIRST MEETING - SEPTEMBER 19th, 2017 @ 9:00 - 11:00 am
MARK YOUR CALENDAR & PLEASE ATTEND these quarterly morning meetings with Dr. Birdwell, SUSD Superintendent & the 2 evening meetings. District & Arcadia Learning Community updates will be given, and parent attendance is an important part of helping our schools receive the attention they deserve.



PTO News
Arcadia PTO  Remind 101 Signup
Arcadia PTO uses Remind to inform parents about events and news. Text "@arcadiapto" to "81010"
August Membership Drive is ON!

Have you joined the PTO yet?
If not, please do so today. It is EASY. 


Where do your membership  dollars go? 
UPDATING TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT SUPPORT
TEACHER SUPPORT

Did you join at Registration or online? THANK YOU! 

Did you join online and have yet to pick up your gifts?
Please contact us at [email protected]


Do you know a freshman or new family that is not getting our newsletter eBlast?  Forward this message to them. 


Questions regarding membership? Email to  [email protected]
AHS PTO Membership VPs, Tricia Longnecker and Anne Erblich
Shop for You - Earn for Arcadia
We  Shoppers!

AMAZON use this link and 4-7% of your purchase goes to Arcadia HS

FRY'S GROCERY STORES link your member card to Arcadia for % of your receipt to go to AHS (org # 59099).
Athletics
SCHEDULES
All students in fall sports MUST pay athletic fees in bookstore BEFORE competing.
FutureTitanNight_footballFootball Future Titan Night
Friday, September 8th, 2017 - TWO WEEKS AWAY
Calling all Future Titans! Future Titan Night is only two weeks away. Come cheer on our Titans when they vs. Sunnyslope HS. #AHSFutureTitanNight
Swim & Dive  website
First Meet Thursday,  Aug 31st at Home vs. Desert Vista
Are you interested in the Swim & Dive Team?  Things are in full swing for the Swim and Dive team! Practice has begun, but it's not too late to join! Contact Head Coach, Erica McClurg at [email protected].

Swim & Dive Fundraiser
Chipotle (Thomas & 44th Street) - Saturday, Sept 2nd, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support!

Boys Soccer
Tentative Tryout Schedule
Mon, Oct 30 to Fri, Nov 3 - 3:30 PM to  5:30 PMArcadia fields
Watch the website for more details forthcoming from the coaches.  http://arcadiaboyssoccer.wixsite.com/soccer

AHS Boys Soccer Team Car Wash
Boys Car Wash Fundraiser - A Big Success!
The Boys Soccer Teams & Coaches thank all the parents, friends, family and members of the community who brought their cars to be washed on Saturday morning. The fundraiser was a great success!
Club News
Yearbook Photos from Instagram
TAG US! @ArcadiaYearbook
Students ... if you'd like a photo featured in this year's yearbook from your Instagram, tag @ArcadiaYearbook.
Speech & Debate
Are you interested in Speech & Debate? We are looking for new team members. Speech and Debate has competitions throughout the year between September and March. We normally compete once a month. There are over 20 different events to choose from.
Robotics
Robotics class meets at 2:40-3:33 in room 6118 with Mr. Hankins. You will earn a credit towards graduation as well as learn how to apply engineering principals to solve real world problems. See your counselor or Mr. Andrews for more details and to sign up.
The AHS student film "Orientation" is selected for showing at the Fifth Annual Jerome Film Festival, September 7-10, 2017. The film was directed and edited by Jacob Staudenmaier, written by Lindsay Formica (sound production), and Heather Degroote (director of photography). The students are enrolled in Advanced Film-making taught by ANN & Film Instructor Eric Luse. READ MORE ยป
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