A Message from Headmaster Scott

Dear Archway Trivium West Families,

Rather than read my words this week, I thought it would be appropriate to take this opportunity to learn from, perhaps, the greatest rhetorician of the 20th century. Please enjoy this selection of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. For the full text, please click here.

You spoke of our activity in Birmingham as extreme. At first I was rather disappointed that fellow clergymen would see my nonviolent efforts as those of an extremist. I started thinking about the fact that I stand in the middle of two opposing forces in the Negro community. One is a force of complacency made up of Negroes who, as a result of long years of oppression, have been so completely drained of self-respect and a sense of "somebodyness" that they have adjusted to segregation, and, on the other hand, of a few Negroes in the middle class who, because of a degree of academic and economic security and because at points they profit by segregation, have unconsciously become insensitive to the problems of the masses. The other force is one of bitterness and hatred and comes perilously close to advocating violence. It is expressed in the various black nationalist groups that are springing up over the nation, the largest and best known being Elijah Muhammad's Muslim movement. This movement is nourished by the contemporary frustration over the continued existence of racial discrimination. It is made up of people who have lost faith in America, who have absolutely repudiated Christianity, and who have concluded that the white man is an incurable devil. I have tried to stand between these two forces, saying that we need not follow the do-nothingism of the complacent or the hatred and despair of the black nationalist. There is a more excellent way, of love and nonviolent protest. I'm grateful to God that, through the Negro church, the dimension of nonviolence entered our struggle. If this philosophy had not emerged, I am convinced that by now many streets of the South would be flowing with floods of blood. And I am further convinced that if our white brothers dismiss as "rabble-rousers" and "outside agitators" those of us who are working through the channels of nonviolent direct action and refuse to support our nonviolent efforts, millions of Negroes, out of frustration and despair, will seek solace and security in black nationalist ideologies, a development that will lead inevitably to a frightening racial nightmare.

Heartily Devoted,

Dr. Clay Scott

Headmaster

Archway Trivium West

Student Pledge Leaders: Avery N., Christopher M., Brodey A., Ruthanna B., Daniel S.

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

Registration is now open for our 6th annual Trivium "Run the Virtues" Fun Run on Saturday, February 19 at Bullard Wash Park. Register by January 9 for the best price! 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!

Updated Link:

Click Here for More Information or to Register

Registration for Quarter 3 Early-release Wednesday and spring-semester clubs is now open. Registration is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SportsKidz AZ and Play-well LEGO Clubs begin Wednesday, January 19.

Semester-long clubs will begin the week of January 31. Semester offerings include:

Craft Club (Grades 3-5), Chess Club (K-5), Dance (K-2), Pottery Club (3-5) and more!

Click Here for More Information and to Register

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.

On Wednesday January 19, Trivium Prep and Archway Trivium West PSOs will be combining efforts to provide the ultimate snack bar for the teachers and staff. The PSO will supply all the snacks and treats and would love your help in supplying teachers with some of their favorite drinks. We are looking for individual portioned drinks (cans and bottles). If you can help donate drinks it would be appreciated. Drinks can be dropped off at the front office, just let them know it's for the snack bar on January 19!

Click Here to Contribute

Register Now! The Mother Son Camping Event is back and will be held on January 29, 2022 from 3PM-6PM on the football field and in the MPR. Join us for hot dogs, hamburgers and s’mores. We will also have a bounce house, a camping-themed photo booth, crafts and other activities. Adventure awaits!

Contact Jessica Lane at uberhey02@gmail.com with questions.

Register Now! This event is limited to 100 scholars and registration is first come, first serve.

Register for the Mother Son Camping Event

Looking for a way to help make the Mother/Son event a success? Sign up to volunteer OR donate some much needed items! See the links below.

Donate Here

Volunteer Here

The 2021-22 Archway Trivium West Yearbook is on sale now! Reserve your yearbook today! Save $5 with early-bird pricing until January 31, 2022. 

Yearbook Pricing (through 1/31/22):

Hardcover- $27.00

Softcover- $22.00

Prices will increase on February 1, 2022. 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

Calling all Archway Volunteers and their Families!  

If you have volunteered at the school or with the PSO this year: Please join us for our First Annual, PSO Volunteer Appreciation Family BBQ. We are Grateful for You and want to show it! Serving up pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and all the fixins. Bring the kids for face painting and fun! 

RSVP to Ona Watkins at ArchwayWestVolunteers@gmail.com by February 3 to join the fun!

Saturday, February 5, from 1:30 - 4:40PM

Goodyear Recreation Campus

420 S Estrella Parkway at Ramadas 3 and 4

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

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, February 4.

Purchase Spirit Wear

THANK YOU & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We are extremely grateful that so many families answered our call to support the school as the 2021 tax year came to a close on December 31. As a reminder, Great Hearts decided last year that it would no longer issue Cumulative Giving Receipts by e-mail as has been done in previous years. For the 2021 tax year that commenced on January 1, you will need to print the auto-generated receipts that are sent at the time the gift is drawn from your account or use the mailed receipts if you gifted by check. If you have any questions about tax receipts or need additional assistance, please contact Annann Hong, our Academy Giving Manager, at ahong@archwaytrivium.org.

Community Investment

Thank you to all our new donors that joined our Community Investment Campaign between 12/1/2021 and 12/31/2021. You can see our full list of donors here. Archway Trivium West relies on your partnership in this Campaign to support things like teacher salaries, our building mortgage, daily Specials, and keeping 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.

Tax Credit

Thank you to everyone who has helped us move towards reaching our Tax Credit goal! In our final Grand Prize drawing, Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Bautista chose the Apple Airpods (Miguel Bautista ’29 accepting on their behalf). There is still time to take advantage of re-directing your tax dollars to our school. Set up your 2021 Tax Credit to draw any day between now and April 15, 2022 to be entered into our Spring giveaway! Ask family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. with an AZ state tax liability to do the same and help us reach our Tax Credit goal!

Save the date! The Archway Trivium West Father Daughter Sock Hop will be held the evening of Saturday, February 26. Ticket pre-sales will open in the coming weeks. We hope you join us!

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

Our 11^th Annual Golf Tournament, which includes dinner and auction, will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at The Wigwam. Proceeds from this event support our wonderful Athletics Program. Stay tuned for more information or check the website at www.triviumprep.org/events for more information as it becomes available. 

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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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.