A Message from Headmaster Scott

Dear Archway Trivium West Families,

What do you want to be when you grow up? I have a love-hate relationship with this question. On the affirmative side, it points one’s eyes to a future. In a way, it is asking about your hopes. And what could be more inspiring than to take a moment to contemplate the person you are to become? This is why answers like “I want to be good, or kind, or charitable, or virtuous” are all great answers. However, these types of responses are sometimes considered quaint at best and snarky at worst because the questioner is not asking about one’s character. This is where the hate part of the relationship emerges. Usually, the questioner is actually asking about career goals. This is another oddity of humanity—we define ourselves by our work (which concept is another love-hate relationship). That’s not the part that bothers me. It’s the idea of growing up. I don’t mean that in a Peter Pan-stagnation of growth sort of way. On the contrary, I would ask “At what point have I grown up? When shall I cease to grow? When is my development complete?"

This week, after reading a selection from Erasmus, I asked my faculty if humanity was a spectrum. Erasmus presents a compelling view.

Primitive man, living a lawless, unschooled, promiscuous life in the woods was not human, but rather a wild animal. It is reason which defines our humanity.

If reason defines our humanity, and it is possible for one person to have more reason than another, then (at least in Erasmus’ view) we must be able to grow along a spectrum where a wild animal, slave to its appetites, holds one position and a fully formed human being holds the other.  If growing up is actually a thing, then I would like to be a fully formed human being when I grow up. 

Heartily Devoted,

Dr. Clay Scott

Headmaster

Archway Trivium West

Student Pledge Leaders: Luke Z., Eiza M., Ethan P., Logan A., Nemesis P.

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

It’s a three-day R & R weekend. It’s the perfect time to do your taxes! As you get prepared, consider if you have yet done your AZ Public School Tax Credit to Trivium. You will want to first redirect up to $200 (single filers)/$400 (married filing jointly) at bit.ly/ArchwayTriviumTC. You will be emailed a receipt you can use to claim that amount back when you file your AZ state tax return using Form 322. Please share with others who have an AZ state tax liability! It’s the easiest way to support Trivium. There will be a SILLY SOCK CELEBRATION if our school reaches its Tax Credit goal by 4/15/2022!!

If you have questions, please contact our Academy Giving Manager, Annann Hong, at (773) 307-6779 or ahong@archwaytrivium.org. Thank you so much!

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

Every year we ask parents for feedback on their academy and Great Hearts as a whole. We hope you will take the time to fill out this year’s survey. It should only take a few minutes and we very much want to hear your perspective.

You can access the survey by clicking here. The survey will remain open until February 27.

Re-enrollment is the time for current ATW Kindergarten-4th grade students to confirm or release your student's seat for the 2022-2023 school year and

update any contacts, residing address, and/or medical information by electronically submitting re-enrollment paperwork and uploading an updated AZ Proof of Residency document through the Parent Portal between Monday, March 14 – Wednesday, March 23.

Re-Enrollment Steps:

1. On Monday, March 14, Great Hearts will send an email with the re-enrollment instructions. It will instruct you to log on to the enrollment Parent Portal, fill out the electronic re-enrollment packet for each of your students. This will include updating important contacts, residing address and/or medical information for your child.
2. In addition to the packet, you will need to scan and upload a copy of proof of AZ Residency that matches the home address on the Re-enrollment Form. This can be a driver’s license, utility, internet, or phone bill, or a credit card/bank statement.
3. If your child will not be returning, you will still log in and click the Re-Enroll Now button but will then select the not returning option which will prompt you to print, sign, and upload a withdrawal form instead of the AZ proof of Residency document.

Please contact the office if you have any questions.

Field day is almost here! Our K-2nd Grade Field Day will be on Thursday, March 3, 8:15am-10:30 AM, while our 3rd-5th Grade Field Day will be Thursday, March 3 from 12:00-2:45 PM. It would be greatly appreciated if you could assist our PE teachers by volunteering or by donating/loaning us a few items to make this year a success! Please drop off items in the office on Wednesday, March 2. Please clearly mark ALL items with your name.  

Click Here for the Kinder-2nd Grade Field Day Sign-up

Click Here for the 3rd-5th Grade Field Day Sign-up

Registration for Quarter 4 Early-release Wednesday clubs is now open. Offerings include SportsKidz AZ Co-ed Basketball (K-5), Young Rembrandts (K-5) and Play-well LEGO (K-3). Registration is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wednesday clubs begin meeting after Spring Break.

Click Here for More Information and to Register

If you need to drop off your child between 7:00-7:20 AM, Early Drop-off Club is available in the Archway MPR. For more information and to register, visit our website or contact our before-school coordinator, Maria Shannon at mshannon@archwaytrivium.org. 



• Click Here for More Information
• Click Here to Register

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 24. 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 at the Wigwam. Proceeds from this event benefit Trivium Athletics. Registration of Golf/Golf Sponsorships is now available on our website. Visit www.triviumprep.org/events for more information.

Support the Silent Auction

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: 

Opt in for Important GH and Trivium Text Messages

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.