American Fork High School
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Principal's Message
Nothing Lacking
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
~ Lao Tzu
Have you ever noticed that during parties or family gatherings people tend to congregate in the kitchen, regardless of how small the space? Or, what about when you put on a movie for a group of children? They tend to crash onto the same sofa or into a pile on the floor. Consider these things the next time you feel you need a grander home. Friends and family want togetherness, oftentimes literally. So why do we always think we need more space? Is it because we want room for more stuff or for more people? Sometimes, everything we need, our whole world, is right under our roof and nothing is lacking.
With something to think about . . .
Sincerely,
Daniel P. Weishar
Principal
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Academic
Congratulations to Sadie Ressler, winner of the
Library’s Wonder Contest
. Sadie won a copy of Wonder, a gift card to Megaplex, and lots of fun Megaplex prizes including two Mega Mugs. In order to enter the contest, students were asked to perform a random act of kindness and write about it.
The
Math Club
will be competing on Thursday, Nov. 30. The bus will pick up Math Club students at 3:45pm outside the auditorium and take them to IM Flash. They will be having dinner and hopefully win prizes.
The
ABC Basketball Tournament
was held at AFHS. 18 teams from across the district made up of students with special needs came to compete. It was a very uplifting and energetic atmosphere complete with the AFHS Dance Co, Drill team, Skyridge Ballroom, and Lehi Ballroom teams providing halftime shows in all four gyms throughout the day. The championship games were amazing to watch and included a half time performance from Cosmo and the BYU Dunk Team. It was a special morning run by the AFHS Sports and Entertainment Marketing students.
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AFHS BOYS & GIRLS Red/White SCRIMMAGE, FRIDAY (Nov. 17
th
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4:30–5:30 p.m. Frosh Girls vs Soph Girls
5:30-6:30 Frosh Boys vs Soph Boys
6:30-7:30 Varsity Girls White & Black Scrimmage
7:30 Dance Co. Performance
7:35-8:00 contests
- 3 point shooting (boys & girls) 3 boys shooting
- 2 ball shooting (co-ed)
- Dunk Contest
- Throw out t-shirts, & prizes during timeouts
-Cheerleaders
8:00- Cheerleader performance
8:05 p.m. Boys Varsity Red & White Scrimmage
TRACK
- If you are interested in joining the the American Fork Track and Field team, there is a track conditioning class next semester during 8th period (B8). This class will count for the Fit for Life credit as well. You do not have to be in the class to be on the team, but it is highly recommended. Anyone in 9th-12th grade is encouraged to join the team. If you have questions please ask Coach Myrup (
bmyrup@alpinedistrict.org
) in room 226.
SOFTBALL
- Softball Open Gym - If you are interested in playing softball in the spring come to our Open Gym to work on fundamentals and skills for spring tryouts. Open Gym is being held every Tuesday and Thursday through November (except Nov 21 and 23) at 5:00 in East Gym. Please bring a mitt and wear workout clothes that are easy to move and run in.
Utah Elite 8 Tournament
is at American Fork High School, December 7-9.
This tournament features 8 of the best basketball teams in Utah, and our own American Fork Cavemen. More information can be found at
utahelite8.com
Dance Company
represented AFHS in the Alpine District Dance Concert hosted by Westlake High in October. Joining with over 200 dancers from across the district, we were able to participate in a master class taught by Stacey Clark, who has been dancing professionally with Cirque Du Soleil for 9 years. Each school then came together in a spirit of collaboration and sharing to each perform two dances in an unforgettable concert. It was a wonderful evening of dance, celebrating the talented dancers and choreographers of Alpine School District. (See pictures below)
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Multi-talented Jamie Shepherd
of American Fork named 2017 Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Congrats Jamie!
(View Story by clicking on the link below)
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AFHS Floriculture
Classes
displayed the vibrant colors of the harvest in making beautiful floral centerpieces in pumpkins this month. This is just one of many hands on learning projects you can participate in while taking Agriculture CTE classes.
Floriculture counts towards the
Plant Science Pathway
in the Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources area. Other classes in the pathway are Greenhouse Management, Plant & Soil Science, Biology/Agriculture Science, Business Communication, Leadership, and Business Management. Agriculture pathways also offer Summer Ag credit and internships.
Careers in the Plant Systems CTE Pathway are in “high demand” and can lead to a variety of career options including Florist, Greenhouse worker/Owner, Landscape/Designer Architect, Agriculture Education Teacher, Extension Specialist.
Talk to your counselor about taking fun, interesting, skill based and hands-on CTE classes in any of the 7 areas of study. When you find an area you really enjoy, pick a CTE Career Pathway you can complete in high school.
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SUB FOR SANTA
During this holiday season, the students at AFHS will be hosting a Sub for Santa campaign to help members of our community. The money raised will provide a Christmas for 8 families and also grant a wish of a child through Make-A-Wish Utah. Our goal is $25,000 and we ask for your support to help us reach that goal. One way to support is by visiting our school website and clicking on the yellow donate button. Enter the amount you are comfortable with and specify that the donation is for Sub for Santa. Another way to support is by attending our Festival of Trees event. It will be held on Monday, December 4 at 5:30pm in the AFHS cafeteria. Tickets are $6 per person and kids 2 and under are free. There will be a catered dinner by Apple Spice Junction, activities for kids, Santa, and a live auction. We will be auctioning off trees and wreaths that have been decorated by the clubs and organizations at AFHS. Tickets can be purchased at the AFHS Finance Office or from a Student Council member. You can also support our campaign by eating at
Zupas in American Fork on Tuesday, November 28 from 5-8pm and....
Culvers in Lehi on November 29 from 5-8pm. When you order, mention that you are there for AFHS Sub for Santa and a percentage will be given to our campaign. We hope that you will support our Sub for Santa efforts and have a Happy Holiday.
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Looking for Christmas gifts for your son or daughter? Look no further! There are lots of options to buy in our Finance Office!
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To look at what our awesome KAVETV students have worked on all week, click on the tab below and see all the highlights from AFHS!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
End of 2nd Term - December 20
The end of Term 2 is Wednesday, December 20! Which is different from years past. Please check your students grades and make sure they are caught up on homework before the Christmas Break, and review your students attendance and make sure any absences have been excused.
Schedule for "Half Day" December 20
School will start at 7:45am and end at 11:45 am. Look for more information in the December 1 Newsletter regarding the bell schedule. School will resume January 3.
Diploma Information
Parents please check the spelling of your student's name in Skyward. The names on the diplomas are generated from the spellings found in Skyward.
Please check for spelling errors as well as the Mc_ _ _ names.
Some are capitalized and some are not.
Concurrent Enrollment/Distance Ed
Concurrent Enrollment Deadlines
January 19 - Last day to complete UVU admissions
January 24 - Last day to submit prerequisite test scores for Math, English and sophomore application. Last day to submit "Sophomore by Exception Application" to the Concurrent Enrollment Office.
January 26 - Last day to complete course signup for Juniors and Seniors. TUITION due.
February 28 - Last day to drop without a W on transcript (Spring courses)
March 20 - Last day to drop a class with a W
Distance Education Deadlines
January 8 - First day of class
January 11 - Sophomore applications due. Last day to be admitted. Last day to submit test scores. These deadlines are different than concurrent enrollment
January 15 - Last day for students to add online or add to a wait list
January 16 - Some courses will close. LI office will add students to classes still open. Late fee to add.
January 18 - Level 2 and 3 Re-evaluation packets from fall due. Last day to submit registration cards
January 22 - Last day to drop and not show on transcript
February 20 - Last day to withdraw with a W
Attendance School
Starting Tuesday, Dec 3, Attendance School will cost $5
Please click
HERE
to review the Attendance Policy.
Late Bus
Late Bus is now picking up Tuesday-Thursday at 4:00 in the front of the school. Drop off locations are 3515 W. Canyon Heights Dr, 3900 W. Morgan Blvd, Freedom Elementary, Legacy
Elementary, 338 S. Storrs Avenue
DRESS CODE
Please click
HERE
to review our Dress Code Policy.
EAST SHORE TESTING
East Shore Testing for 2017-18 will take place in room 2. Testing is held A days after school; B days before school at 7:20 am; every day during lunch; and FLEX if students get a stamp in their planner. Contact Mrs. Hancock for more information.
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Counseling Corner
Career Workshops
We will be hosting 4 career day workshops during flex-time on Thursday November 30th. These workshops are available for any students in grades 10-12 who want to learn more about a career field. Students can choose (1) workshop to attend on November 30th. Sign-ups are first come, first serve and will be limited to 36 students in each workshop.
Career workshops for November 30:
Elementary Education
Nursing
Accounting/Finance
Dental Hygiene
Students can sign-up for career workshops in the AFHS Counseling office— first come, first serve.
JUNIOR College & Career Appointment
WHAT
? It is time to meet with your counselor!
WHEN
? Sign up for your appointment online Nov 13th-27th. Appointments available Dec 4th- 15th, and January 11th- February 9th
HOW
? Please make an appointment with YOUR counselor through the AFHS website. Click the “Make a CCR Appointment” and follow directions.
(
https://www
.canyoncreeksoftware.com/scheduler/ut/alpine)
PASSWORD: cavemen (not case sensitive)
MANDATORY
that EVERY JUNIOR makes an appointment
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PTSA NEWS
AF’s PTSA has been busy this fall! We’ve met several times with Mr. Weishar to discuss and give input on issues impacting our students. We sponsored a luncheon and get-to-know-you activity for students new to AF, helped with fall pictures, provided dinner for faculty and staff on parent/teacher conference night, and are preparing for the upcoming PTA Reflections contest.
We’re looking ahead at ways to support the students’ Festival of Trees activities, plus we're investigating sites for Grad Night this spring. It seems there are always activities ahead to be planned. Our friendly group would welcome volunteers willing to help with PTSA events. Interested? Contact President Charissa Little at
jamesonandcharissa@hotmail.com
.
Our PTSA stands in support of this great school. If you didn’t join PTSA at registration, we encourage parents, students and faculty to join us with your dues of $6 today. Did you know that nearly half of our member families purchase a membership for both parent and student? Did you know that a student membership provides a discount to PTSA activities like Grad Night? So, while you’re thinking about it, stop by the Finance Office or online at Alpine One Stop via the school’s website. Welcome to American Fork’s PTSA!
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Fri, Nov 17
Boys and Girls XC Nike SW Regionals - Casa Grande, AZ
Swim Team at Bingham - Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Ctr.
Football State Championship Game, Rice-Eccles Stadium
Girls and Boys Red/White Basketball Game 3:30 - 9pm
Sat, Nov 18
Boys and Girls XC Nike SW Regionals - Casa Grande, AZ
Swim Team at Bingham - Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Ctr.
Sadies Dance - 8-10:30pm
Mon, Nov 20
Tue, Nov 21
Girls Basketball at Skyline (Endowment) 7pm
Wed, Nov 22
Sophomore Boys Basketball vs Layton at AFHS 1-3pm
Boys Basketball vs Layton at UVU 3-5pm
Thanksgiving Break Nov 22-26
Mon, Nov 27
Tue, Nov 28
Girls Basketball at West HS 3:30pm
Boys Basketball vs Fremont at AFHS 3:30-9:30pm
Wed, Nov 29
Swim vs Westlake - American Fork Fitness Center 3:30pm
Wrestling vs Timpanogos 5pm
Thur, Nov 30
Girls Basketball at Mountain View HS 3:30pm
Fri, Dec 1
Wrestling at Syracuse Scuffle - Syracuse HS
Boys Basketball vs Alta 7pm
Boys and Girls XC Nike Nationals
Footlocker West Nationals
Swim at Park City Invitational - Ecker Hill International Middle School.
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