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Archway Trivium Main Office: (623) 414-4883

Attendance Line: (623) 565-5490

Website: www.archwaytrivium.org

A Message from the Headmaster

Dear Archway Trivium Families,

This week we held one of our most special events of the year, the Trivium Bard finals. Twelve scholars performed a poem of their choosing in front of four judges, 450 peers, and a handful of parents. The performances were more than recitations; they truly put themselves into the poems. By working hard and putting their hearts into the poems, the poems made their way into their hearts. In this way, they shared a piece of themselves. It was a joyous occasion. I shared with the finalists that although there would only be one winner, each of them was taking home a prize—the poem they had received as their own. It is the same prize each of our scholars claim when they memorize a poem.

The winner was Carter Jelinek, one of our 5th grade scholars, with a stirring rendition of The Bells, by Edgar Allan Poe. This is a favorite of mine, and one that I have previously written about in this forum (use the link to read the poem). The piece is rather lengthy, and requires expressing the various “personalities” of different types of bells. It was a great job on a very challenging poem. Congratulations to Carter and the other eleven finalists!

Heartily Devoted,

Clay Scott, Ed.D. | Headmaster

Archway Classical Academy | Trivium

Student Pledge Leaders: Olivia J., Alex B., Chloe S., Mia J., Anorah B.

Next week you will be receiving an invitation to participate in our annual parent satisfaction survey. Please keep an eye out for it and take a few moments to tell us about your experiences at Archway Trivium. Your feedback is highly prized by Archway Trivium and by Great Hearts at large.

The Arizona Public School Tax Credit (TC) drive supports character-building activities including enrichment courses and field trips.  

Every Arizona resident is eligible to contribute their Public School Tax Credit, claim it on their state taxes, and receive the same amount on their tax return. 

We ask parents to give $200 if they file individually or $400 if they file jointly. We also ask extended family, faculty, and friends to give their Tax Credits as well. 

Our faculty contribute so much to your scholar's education. We ask you to make the same commitment to your scholars as our faculty through the tax credit.

Take the Tax Credit Today!

Join the Great Hearts Gala Committee

Great Hearts is seeking families to represent our academy on the 2024 Great Hearts Gala Committee. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Keara Katayama at keara.katayama@greathearts.org.

Please view the invitation for more information here.

Congratulations to our Trivium Bard, Carter Jelinek! Carter will represent Archway Trivium at the Great Hearts Bard competition this spring. We are so proud of all the participants. Here are our top three finalists:

• 1st Place - Carter J., 5A, "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe
• 2nd Place - Aiden L., 5B, "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
• 3rd Place - Lucinda Z., 5D, "The Ride of Collins Graves" by John Boyle O'Reilley

Our next PSO Teacher Appreciation Event is Wednesday, February 21 and is sponsored by our 1st grade families. The theme is a Dessert, Coffee & Cocoa Bar. Please follow the link below to sign up to donate an item. Thank you!

Sign up to Support the 1st Grade Teacher Appreciation Event

Register to Run the Virtues - Saturday, February 24

We can't wait for our 8th annual Trivium "Run the Virtues" race coming Saturday, February 24! This yearly event sponsored by our PSOs is a great way to build community. There are options for a 5K race or 1-mile fun run/ walk. Additionally, if you are interested in a business sponsorship of this event, please reach out to our event coordinator at runthevirtues@gmail.com.

Packet Pick-up for race entrants will take place on Friday, February 23 from 4-6pm at Trivium Prep on the south side of campus, near the Trivium Prep Student Entrance/Prep MPR.

Register for the Run the Virtues Event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Registration for Quarter 4 Clubs will open on Friday, February 23 at 4pm. Registration is first come, first serve, so don't delay! Offerings will include:

• SportsKidz AZ Co-ed Basketball (K-5)
• Play-well LEGO Club (K-5)
• Young Rembrandts (K-5)
• Golf Squad (K-5) - Fridays

For more information, visit: www.archwaytrivium.org/clubs

Trivium has been nominated for the West Valley View's "Best of the West" 2024 awards in FOUR categories! Please help represent our school by voting online. Voting closes at noon on Wednesday, February 21.

How to vote:

• Visit WestValleyView.com and click on the banner that says "Vote Now!" You must enter your email address to begin the survey.
• Use the Next button at the bottom of the page to advance to the last page (You do not have to vote for every category to submit the survey).
• Trivium is nominated in the following categories:
• 86. Best Charter School - Trivium
• 91. Best Elementary School Teacher - Stacey Rassas - Great Hearts Archway Trivium
• 92. Best High School Teacher - Joshua Arbogast - Great Hearts Trivium
• 93. Best Mascot - Trivium Knights
• Place your votes, then scroll the bottom and click Done to submit! Tell a friend!!

Reserve your yearbook today! The last day to order a soft cover yearbook is February 29. Don't miss out on the memories!

Yearbook Pricing:

Softcover- $43.00

Hardcover- $48.00*

*Limited Quantities Remain - While Supplies Last

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

Click Here to Order your Yearbook

As we look forward to next school year, we invite all current 5th grade families and incoming Middle School students and parents to Trivium Prep Middle School Preview Night on Wednesday, February 21 at 6:00 PM in the Trivium gym.

During this evening, families will have the opportunity to:

·       Learn about the Trivium Prep curriculum

·       Learn about consumable books, supplies and uniforms

·       Find out more about Middle School Athletics, enrichment courses, and more!

We hope you will plan to join us this evening!

All Archway parents are invited to join Headmaster Scott on the bleachers of our athletic field on Friday, March 1, at 2:15 PM.

You can simply line up, ready for pick-up and park your car in the line. At 2:50 PM, we will adjourn and return to the cars to prepare to receive the scholars. If there are topics or questions you would like Dr. Scott to address during this time, please email them in advance to Mrs. Dean at sdean@archwaytrivium.org.

Join us for PSO Night at Chipotle Goodyear on Tuesday, March 5 from 4-8 pm. and a portion of sales will benefit our school. Present the flyer below when ordering or order online for pickup using code 7VQ6VTP.

Library volunteers are needed for Quarter 3. 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

Field day is almost here! Look for volunteer/donation sign-ups coming next week.

Field Day - Thursday, March 7

K-1st Grade Field Day , 8:10am-10 AM

2nd-3rd Grade Field Day, 10:30-12:20 PM

4th-5th Grade Field Day, 12:50-2:30 PM

As a reminder, no spectators are allowed on campus unless you are a volunteer who has been Raptor cleared. You must sign up through the school sign-ups to volunteer (links will be provided next week). 

Students may dress according to the dress code below (or wear Spirit Wear/regular uniform) on Field Day:

Athletic Practice and Outdoor Field Day Dress Code



Just as ACA provides guidelines for dress code in the classroom, it is important to project the image of professionalism in our athletic attire as well. All shirts worn for athletic practices and field day should be modest, loose fitting, in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.), should be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts if not tucked in. No midriffs may be shown. T-shirts are preferred—no tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer-garments. Sleeveless shirts may be worn if modest. Pants/shorts should be modest and in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.) No short-shorts or long baggy shorts may be worn. No boxers or undergarments may be visible. Attire should be free of inappropriate messages. Sports team logos (e.g., Diamondbacks, Notre Dame), and apparel brand names (e.g., Adidas, Nike) are acceptable, provided they do not make inappropriate allusions. These guidelines also apply to sweatshirts and jackets that students may wear. Footwear should be athletic in nature: no sandals, open-toed, or platform shoes. Hats and sunscreen may be appropriate if the students will be in the sun. Hat styles should follow the same guidelines as above.

Our annual Teacher Appreciation BBQ is Tuesday, March 19. We are looking for Dads to help run the grill along with set up/clean up and for families to donate items for the lunch. Follow the link below to sign up!

Volunteer / Donate to the Dad's BBQ

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)

Here are a few important reminders from our school health office:

1. Please send your student to school with a sweater, coat, or a couple of clothing layers in the morning. Morning recess can be very cold. Many students are chilled to the bone because they aren’t wearing warm enough clothing. The school does not have sweaters and coats to provide all the students. Thank you for making sure your student is dressed properly for all outdoor temperatures. 
2. If your student has borrowed clothing from the health office, we ask that you clean it and return them as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us help your children!
3. If your student has been diagnosed by a healthcare provider with a communicable disease, for example strep throat, has had surgery, or has been evaluated for an injury, please contact the health office. We ask that you obtain a written note from your child’s healthcare provider that states the diagnosis and return to school date and give this note to the health office staff. We want to ensure we are doing everything we can to keep your child safe and healthy at school. 
4. If your student has a fever of 100.0 degrees or higher, diarrhea, or vomiting: Do not send your student to school unless they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of any fever reducing medication, no vomiting for 24 hours without the use of anti-nausea medication and able to tolerate food and fluids, and/or no diarrhea for 24 hours without the use of anti-diarrheal medication. Consider keeping your student home from school when they have multiple symptoms of illness such as cough, congestion, runny nose, sore throat, stomachaches, headaches, or ear pain. 
5. Help your student to get plenty of rest. A good night’s sleep and bedtime routine helps your scholar to recover from the day, aids their immune system, and gives them the energy they need to succeed in the classroom the next day. 

Your health office staff thanks you! 

Jessica Larsen and Mary Corcoran, BSN, RN

The DRAFT academic calendar for the 2024-25 school year is now available on our website. Here is a summary of proposed  "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 DRAFT Academic Year Calendar

NEW in 2023-2024! We are excited to launch a brand new platform for the new School-wide Class Directory and one stop shop for Volunteer Sign Ups!

We invite you to visit the Archway Trivium PSO Membership Toolkit website to create an account and explore our new site! Detailed instructions to set up your account are included here.

Once you do, you will have access to upcoming calendar events, volunteer opportunities and the new school directory for the 2023-2024 school year.

While we are excited to launch this new platform, we anticipate a learning curve and possibly a few changes as we begin utilizing this software. We look forward to suggestions on ways to help better serve our community and request patience as we grow in this area!

If you are interested in volunteering this year, please complete the Volunteer Interest Survey.

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 - Panda Express
• Tuesday - Red Robin
• Wednesday - Noodles & Co
• 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.

Clay Scott - Headmaster - February 2

Susana Salinas - KB Assistant - February 9

Rheanna Burke - Assistant Office Mgr - February 10

Samina Ashraf - 2D Assistant - February 15

Uwem Akpanikat - 3A Assistant - February 22

Stan Larochelle - P.E. Teacher - February 25

Shauna Catania - 5E Lead - February 27

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.

Save the Date for these Upcoming PSO Events:

• Son's Adventure Day - January 27
• Dancing with Daughters - February 10
• Run the Virtues 5K/1-Mile - February 24
• PSO Night at Chipotle - March 5

• 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.