A Message from Headmaster Scott

Dear Archway Trivium West Families,

If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster

And treat those two imposters just the same;

-Rudyard Kipling

Dear Archway Trivium West Families,

In a poem full of good advice, this line by Kipling has always stuck out to me. For years the word “imposters” has challenged me. What might Triumph and Disaster be posing as? Of course, there may be many valid answers here, but I would like to offer one. To illustrate, I will turn to the good ‘ole days when telephones had wires attached to them.

Sending a signal through the wire presented a problem. Sending the full wavelength through the wire required more energy than the wires could support. The solution was to cut off the top and bottom of the wave and only transmitting a smaller range from the middle of each soundwave.

Despite eliminating all the peaks and valleys, the full meaning of the conversation could be conveyed. If we compare the peaks and valleys to Triumph and Disaster, we may be able to understand how neither of those are the parts of our lives where the real meaning exists. In this way, they are imposters. The daily grind may not be exciting, but it is where real life happens. We celebrate triumphs and mourn disasters, but a meaningful, happy, and fulfilling life is made in the moments in between. This weekend, as we decompress from our work, let’s take a moment to appreciate conversations on the way to school, sweeping the floor, simple meals, walking the dog, and all the other “in-between” moments that give our lives meaning.  

Heartily Devoted,

Dr. Clay Scott

Headmaster

Archway Trivium West

Student Pledge Leaders: Sienna W., Yogi C., Neredith H., Colton W., Wilson L.

Here are a few important reminders about upcoming events at Trivium Prep. Please visit our website, www.archwaytrivium.org, for more information.

The latest Friday Flash newsletters can always be found on our website under 

Parent Resources->Latest News.

Upcoming Events:

View 2021-22 Academic Year Calendar

View Monthly Events Calendar

Last Friday, Great Hearts employees engaged in an afternoon of professional development. From currently the westernmost AZ Great Hearts campus in Goodyear [Trivium] to the easternmost campus in Mesa [Arete] these two Academy Giving Managers met from across the Valley to reach a goal. In a 3.5 mile hike with a challenging 600 foot vertical gain in the half mile approach to the summit, they persevered and reached the summit together. It is with the same dedication that we work across the Network to reach our Tax Credit goals this year. Help us attain our fundraising peak and celebrate the beauty of that accomplishment by redirecting your AZ Public School Tax Credit dollars to our school at bit.ly/ArchwayTriviumTC.

Thank you to our new donors who joined our Community Investment Campaign since 12/31/2021. You can see our full list of donors here. Archway Trivium West relies on your partnership in this Campaign to support the important things like teacher salaries, our daily Specials, and to keep our lights on. If you have yet to support our Campaign, please visit us online to make a one-time or monthly gift of a meaningful amount. It is not too late to pledge* or give a gift to the school!  bit.ly/ArchwayTriviumCI

Registration is now open for our 6th annual Trivium "Run the Virtues" Fun Run on Saturday, February 19 at Bullard Wash Park. This yearly event sponsored by our PSOs is a great way to build community among the three Trivium schools. There are options for a 5K race or 1-mile fun run. Additionally, if you are interested in a business sponsorship of this event, please reach out to our event coordinator at runthevirtues@gmail.com. Thank you!

Click Here for More Information or to Register

On Monday, February 14, we want to show our teachers and staff just how much we love them by providing them with an dessert bar supplied with all types of treats and baked goods (store bought or homemade)! If you are able to help contribute please plan on dropping off items at the front office by 10 am on the day of the event. When signing up please indicate what you will be bringing.

Click Here to Support the February Teacher Appreciation Event

Our Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) is underway! An informational flyer was sent home with students this week. If your child would like to participate, you may also go to www.heart.org/KHC to sign up. Additionally, all scholars will have the opportunity to participate in our school-wide Jump Rope competition. Signing up with the American Heart Association is not required to participate in the "jump off". The preliminary competition is held during P.E. class and the finalists progress to the jump rope contest on February 25. Please reach out to Coach Cerny at ccerny@archwaytrivium.org with any questions.

Our school is growing and so is our PSO! We'd love to see you at the upcoming PSO General meeting Tuesday, February 22!  Join us for updates, coffee and a little planning session as we head into Spring! 

The PSO will be hosting a Uniform Collection on Tuesday, February 22 in the front office from 7:30-9:30am and 1:30-3:30 PM. Parents can bring in gently-used uniforms and concert attire to receive vouchers which can be used to shop at upcoming Uniform Exchange events.

All donated items must be uniform-policy compliant, clean, and in good condition. Accepted items include: shirts with emblems, sweaters/pullovers with emblems, pants, shorts, skirts, rompers, belts, shoes, and concert attire. For Archway Trivium West, only Dennis or Anton-brand skirts and rompers will be accepted for exchange.

Our next Uniform Exchange is on Friday, February 25, from 10am-1pm in the library.

Register now for the Archway Trivium West Father Daughter Sock Hop on the evening of Saturday, February 26. Join us from 6:30-8:30 pm in the gym for an evening of fun! Online ticket sales are now open: $20 pre-sale for Dad and daughters or $25 at the door. We hope you join us!

Purchase Tickets for the Father Daughter Sock Hop

Donate Snacks or Volunteer Here

The Trivium Prep 10th Annual Golf Tournament and Auction to benefit our Athletics Department is set for April 9, 2022. Our Silent Auction Giving Tree is looking for gift card donations. Each grade has a theme as shown. Please click to see examples of gift cards in each theme, sign up, and bring your gift cards to the Front Office by 2/28/2022. We appreciate your support!! Go Knights!

Click Here to Donate Gift Cards to the Silent Auction

The 2021-22 Archway Trivium West Yearbook is on sale now! Reserve your yearbook today! 

Yearbook Pricing:

Hardcover- $32.00

Softcover- $27.00

Personalization available for SOFTCOVER ONLY. (Add your scholar's name and portrait to the front cover for $3). Prices do not include tax.

Click Here to Order your Yearbook

On Thursday, March 3 there are two opportunities to kick off Spring Break while supporting our school!

Play at Uptown Jungle anytime from 3-8pm and 35% benefits our school! (This is for full-priced tickets and can't be applied to Groupons). Let them know you are with Archway Trivium West when you get there. 

Swing next door to order your Papa Murphy's pizza for dinner! $3 from every full-priced pizza benefits Archway Trivium West! You can order online, over the phone or in person but just make sure you mention our school name during ordering/pickup.

If you love a good deal, it's a great opportunity to add to your Trivium spirit wear collection. All current designs from tees to totes on sale now online. Follow the link below to purchase! Our next Spirit Day is the half day Friday, March 25.

Purchase Spirit Wear

This is an exciting time of the school year when we realize we are halfway. Unfortunately, we are also seeing many COVID cases and other illnesses.  

Let’s review and encourage steps to follow in prevention of the spread of COVID and other illnesses.

People of all ages should: 

• Wash hands often with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. 
• Cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when they cough or sneeze. 
• Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth. 
• Stay home when you are sick.  

Additional reminders, if your child is sick with fever over 100 degrees and/or vomiting please keep them home an extra 24 hours after fever and vomiting resolved. 

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Volunteers are needed to assist our younger scholars during their library visits. Classrooms are indicated below. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Expectations for a Library Volunteer are helping the scholars find/choose a book, keeping them on task so their classmates also have time to choose and making sure the scholars check out at the computer with the librarian before returning to their seat. All Archway Trivium West volunteers must have Raptor clearance before volunteering on campus.

Volunteer in the School Library

A draft of the academic calendar for the 2022-23 school year is now available on our website. Here is a summary of proposed "Important Dates" for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.

Meet the Teacher: TBD - Week of August 1, 2022

First Day of School: Thursday, August 4, 2022

Fall Break: September 30-October 7, 2022

In-service/Conference Days: October 10-12, 2022

Winter Break: Friday, December 16-Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Spring Break: March 10-17, 2023

Click Here for the DRAFT 2022-23 Academic Calendar

As a reminder, picking up students from the Lifetime Fitness parking lot after school is NOT permitted. Students entering the Lifetime parking lot after school is dangerous and a safety issue. Lifetime is a private business and we want to be good neighbors. Please plan to use the school's published pick-up procedures for the safety of all. Thank you for your cooperation.

Join us in wishing "Happy Birthday" to the following Archway Trivium West faculty and staff with recent/upcoming birthdays! Visit our PSO Community page to view our Faculty Favorites Lists.

Online ordering is now available for January-May school lunch! Order online:

https://ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/

New! Updated Vendors for 2022:

Monday - Panda Express

Tuesday - Firehouse Subs

Wednesday - NYPD Pizza

Thursday - Chick-fil-A

Friday - Cafe Rio

Additionally, there are two opportunities to volunteer in the lunchroom:

Click Here to Volunteer as a Lunchroom Helper

Click Here to Volunteer as a Lunchroom Server

Thank you for your patience and caution during student drop-off and pick-up. The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance.

As a reminder, to minimize the backup of traffic on Encanto/Bullard before the end of the school day, we are closing the Encanto entrance to our school parking lot from 2:35-3:00pm. Goodyear Police will be monitoring traffic on Encanto and Bullard during this time, and if you are stopped on one of these roads waiting to enter campus, you may be ticketed. 

On Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, families who are picking up Archway-only students should arrive to campus AFTER 3:10 PM. Families picking up both Archway and Prep students, please remind your Prep students to arrive to the pick-up zone promptly. 

On Wednesdays, families picking up BOTH Archway and Prep students are asked to arrive AFTER 1:40 PM. On Wednesdays, families picking up Archway-only should arrive at 1:25PM. 

Parents picking up Archway students from school MUST use the Archway pickup line. Prep students picking up Archway students to meet a parent driver may NOT load into a car in the Prep pick-up line or on Palm Lane. The entrance/exit to our parking lot from Encanto Blvd is right turn only.

Please review the following links for the modified Traffic Flow and reach out to the front office with any questions.

• ATW Traffic Safety Updates - 8/31 
• ATW Traffic Flow for Morning Drop-off - 8/10
• ATW Traffic Flow Reminder for Student Pickup -8/6

• Book and Supply Lists
• Uniform Information
• 2021-22 Academic Calendar
• 2022-23 DRAFT Academic Calendar
• Order Hot Lunch
• Register for Early Drop-off Club
• Register for After-school Athenaeum
• Volunteer Approval Process

Archway Trivium West Main Office: (623) 414-4883

Attendance Line: (623) 565-5490

Website: www.archwaytrivium.org

2021-22 School/Office Hours: 

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Parents and Guardians can take advantage of Great Hearts Text Messaging Service. Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more.

You can participate in this free service just by sending a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to our school's short code number, 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with "Stop".

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.