Blog - Arcadia High School PTO

Staff Reimbursement or Funding Request

8/31/2021

The Arcadia PTO reimburses teachers and some staff member positions up to $200 (as of August 2021) for school related expenses. We know it's a sad reality that many teachers and staff feel they must dip into their own pockets to pay for items they need in their classrooms or to perform their jobs, and we hope we can lessen that burden. PTO membership and fundraising helps to support this critical way to support our AHS teachers & staff.

The PTO also takes into consideration funding requests outside of the $200 allowance from teachers, after the proposal has been approved by the AHS Principal. Larger expensed items for classrooms, departments, conferences, etc are something that we encourage staff members to bring the PTO. Please include as much information as possible for a faster decision.

HOW TO RECEIVE A REIMBURSEMENT:

Receipt copies (either physical or digital photos) are REQUIRED to be reimbursed for tax purposes.
Reimbursement can only be for items used for the purpose of your classroom or work with students.
Deadlines - For bookkeeping purposes, receipts must be turned in before the end of each semester for reimbursement. Receipts turned into the PTO after the deadline cannot be reimbursed, regardless of when the receipt purchase date was.
Either complete the paper form CLICK HERE or complete online form COMING SOON to begin the process

If you have any questions, please contact the PTO Treasurer at treasurer@arcadiapto.org

Printable Reimbursement Request

College Application FAQ

8/17/2021

MOST IMPORTANT COLLEGE ADMISSION DATES
https://grownandflown.com/college-application-deadlines-dates/

The Common Application essay prompts are available and your students should begin to craft multiple essays NOW, over the summer, to be used for various admission and scholarship applications.
JULY 1st - Some Rolling Decision schools start accepting applications, and in general the sooner you apply the letter.
JULY 31st - Your student can start filling out the Common Application profile now. Everything in the Common App tab is saved in the rollover on July 31 each year. None of the college-specific questions - short answers and essays - will rollover.
AUGUST 1st - The Common Application opens
OCTOBER 1st - Both the CSS Profile and the FAFSA applications open up October 1. Most schools DO NOT run out of endowment money. There is no race to get your FAFSA submitted the day it opens, but we softly urge parents to complete the FAFSA in a timely manner in the weeks following October 1.
OCTOBER 15th - A few regular admissions schools are accepting applications now (rare). Our intention is not to heighten anxiety so even though a handful of schools are accept applications early, most do not.
NOVEMBER 1st + 15th - Early Decision and Early Action applications usually have a Nov 1 or Nov 15 deadline but CAN be as in October.
MAY 1st - National Decision Day is the day you will need to put a deposit down on the college your teen has decided to attend.

Master Timeline: College Admissions from Khan Academy
Junior year, fall (September to November)

Take the PSAT—Take the PSAT as a junior to practice for the SAT and qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. Khan Academy provides free personalized PSAT practice at Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy.
Prepare for the SAT and/or ACT—Begin preparing for the SAT and/or ACT at the start of junior year. It is a good idea to take a full length practice test of each, and use the results to help you decide which test is best for you. Many students take their test of choice two or three times, with the final test in early fall of their senior year. Check out the fantastic SAT prep resources we have for you at Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy!.
Learn more about colleges—Use online search tools, attend college fairs, speak with college reps, and ask friends already in college for their thoughts on different colleges to begin formulating an opinion of where you want to go. Continue this process throughout junior and senior year. College Board has created a great resource for your college search at BigFuture.
Make local visits to college campuses—Take time in the fall of your junior year to visit local colleges. Even if these aren't schools you want to attend, this will provide you with an initial sense of what college is like. College Board provides a helpful campus visit guide at BigFuture.

Junior year, winter (December to February)

Take the SAT and/or ACT—Take the SAT and/or ACT for the first time in the winter of junior year. Most students do better their second time, so plan to test again the spring of junior year or fall of senior year. If you are worried about the cost of the test, ask your guidance counselor for a fee waiver!
Take SAT Subject Tests for courses ending in the fall—SAT Subject Tests, which are required for some colleges, are best taken immediately after you've taken the relevant class and while the material is still fresh.
Start developing your list of target colleges—Identify 10 to 15 colleges of interest with the goal of having several schools at varying levels of selectivity: some "probables" (sometimes referred to as "safety schools") some "match," and some "reach" options. Continue updating this list throughout junior year and at the beginning of senior year.
If possible, set up appointments to visit and speak with representatives at your target colleges—Call ahead to admissions offices of colleges you want to visit. Note that certain colleges offer "fly-in" programs to cover cost of travel for students with financial need. Continue setting up appointments throughout junior and senior year, but don't worry if it's not possible for you to visit your target colleges. College Board provides a helpful campus visit guide at BigFuture.
Search for traditional scholarships—Once you are midway through your junior year, it's time to begin searching for more traditional scholarships that are specifically made available to students in their senior year of high school. Continue searching throughout junior and senior year. College Board provides financial aid tips at BigFuture.

Junior year, spring (March to May)

Take the SAT and/or ACT—If you feel like you can improve on your initial winter SAT and/or ACT results, take the SAT and/or ACT for the second time in the spring of junior year.
Take SAT Subject Tests for courses ending in the spring—SAT Subject Tests, which are required for some colleges, are best taken immediately after you've taken the relevant class and while the material is still fresh in your mind.
Take AP Exams—AP Exams, which provide an opportunity to earn college credit, are offered each year in May. Khan Academy is now the Official Practice Partner for AP, so you'll find great AP resources on our site!

Junior year, summer (June to August)

If possible, visit target colleges—If possible, travel to top target colleges the summer after junior year to visit dorms, classes, and recreation centers. Check individual college websites for details on info sessions, tour times, and interview opportunities.
Determine the application deadlines for each of your target schools—Early decision and early action applications are typically due in November of your senior year, while most regular admissions applications are due between January 1 and March 1. The Common App, usually available at the beginning of August, will consolidate the deadlines for you.
Begin preparing for your interview—Research the colleges where you plan to apply, identify those that may offer optional interviews, and begin practicing for the interviews with an available teacher or friend.
Begin drafting college application essays—Senior year is very busy, so the summer after junior year is a great time to begin college application essays.
Identify potential teachers to provide recommendation letters—During the summer after junior year, begin identifying potential recommenders. These should be teachers from your core classes (math, science, history, English, or world languages) who know you best.
Prepare materials for your teachers’ letters of recommendation—Prepare a few bullet points for your teachers, explaining why you chose them as recommenders and how you believe you excelled academically in their classes.
Outline your financial aid plan—Use the financial aid calculators found on individual college websites, also known as net price calculators, to determine how much your family will need to contribute for your college education. Create a list of all the financial aid options you plan to pursue along with the deadlines for each.
Apply for traditional scholarships—Many seniors apply to more than 30 scholarships. Don't shy away from local options or ones that require essays. Since fewer students apply for these, you often have a better chance. Begin applying between junior and senior year and continue throughout the school year.
More information about each of these topics can be found at BigFuture.

Senior year, fall (September to November)

Take the SAT and/or ACT—If you feel like you can improve on your initial SAT and/or ACT results, take the tests for the second (or at most, third) time in the fall of senior year. If you are worried about the cost of the test, ask your guidance counselor for a fee waiver!
Revise college application essays—Once senior year begins, ask a teacher to proofread your application essays and then make any revisions and prepare final drafts before college applications are due.
Ask for letters of recommendation—At least a month prior to the deadline, provide your recommenders with bullet points listing how you excelled academically in their classes along with the letter of recommendation forms and stamped envelopes addressed to the colleges where you are applying.
Gather all application materials—Make sure you, or your guidance counselor, have the necessary materials for college admissions including forms, test scores, essays, recommendations, and transcripts. If you are worried about the cost of the application, ask your guidance counselor or college of interest for a fee waiver!
Submit early decision application, if desired—Early decision applications, usually due in November, require a binding commitment in exchange for early acceptance.
Submit early action applications—For early action schools, you receive a decision early but can wait for the regular decision deposit deadline to make your final choice.
Submit CSS PROFILE if applying early-- Though the FAFSA cannot be submitted until after October 1, certain schools require the CSS PROFILE in the fall if you plan to go through their early application process.
Ensure official SAT and/or ACT score reports are sent to early application schools—In addition to your application forms, letters of recommendation, essays, and other requested materials, your early decision application will require you to go to the College Board (SAT) and ACT Student (ACT) websites to send colleges your official test score reports.
Go into early admissions interviews confident — Interviews for some early action/decision schools happen in the fall, but don't stress out. You've done your research; now it’s just about having a conversation!

Senior year, winter (December to February)

Take SAT Subject Tests for courses ending in the fall—SAT Subject Tests, which are required for some colleges, are best taken immediately after you've taken the relevant class and while the material is still fresh.
Receive response on early applications—Most applications submitted through early programs will receive a decision by December. If you submit your financial aid forms on time, you should receive an estimated financial aid package as well.
Submit enrollment deposit for early decision school, if desired—If you’ve decided to apply early decision and the school’s financial aid package meets your need, enrollment deposits are often due in winter of your senior year. If you're worried about the cost of the deposit, talk to the school about a fee-waiver.
Submit regular decision applications—Most colleges have regular decision due dates sometime between January 1 and March 1 of each year.
Ensure official SAT and ACT score reports are sent to regular decision schools - In addition to your application forms, letters of recommendation, essays, and other requested materials, your regular decision application will require you to go to the College Board (SAT) and ACT Student (ACT) websites to send colleges your official test score reports.
Go into the regular decision interview confident—Interviews for some regular decision schools happen in the winter, but don't stress out. You've done your research; now it’s just about having a conversation!
Fill out and submit the FAFSA—FAFSA, the main determinant of federal financial aid, can be submitted after October 1 of your senior year. Submit ASAP, as some schools give aid on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Fill out and submit the CSS PROFILE or other school-based aid forms—Certain schools require the CSS PROFILE in addition to FAFSA to determine financial aid. Submit ASAP, as schools often give aid on a first-come, first-serve basis. More information about the FAFSA can be found on BigFuture.

Senior year, spring (March to May)

Update your FAFSA and CSS PROFILE applications—Revise your financial aid applications with data from your most recent year tax returns if this information was estimated on your initial FAFSA / CSS PROFILE.
Send tax transcript for verification, if requested—Certain colleges may require verification of your financial information. Follow up your financial aid applications by sending the requesting college copies of your or your parents' tax transcripts.
Receive decision on regular applications—Regular decision applicants typically receive an accept/reject/wait-list response in March or April.
Compare financial aid packages from multiple schools—Once you are accepted, colleges will offer a financial aid package consisting of grants along with suggested loans and work-study.
Consider work-study—Many students consider work-study options offered by their college if they cannot fully cover the cost of attendance through grants and scholarships. You can indicate your interest for work-study on the FAFSA and by contacting your college's financial aid office.
Consider loans—Many students consider loans for college if they cannot fully cover the cost of attendance through grants, scholarships, and work-study. The best deals are often from subsidized federal loans, specifically Stafford loans (now often called Direct Loans) and Perkins loans.
Consider a financial aid appeal—If your family's circumstance has changed, or if a college's financial aid package does not meet your need, reach out to the financial aid office ASAP to appeal the offer.
Submit your enrollment deposit—The final date to submit a deposit and lock in your place for regular decision applications is typically May 1. If you're worried about the cost of the deposit, talk to the school about a fee-waiver.
Take AP Exams—AP Exams, which provide an opportunity to earn college credit, are offered each year in May.

Senior year, summer (June to August)

Complete ongoing enrollment paperwork for your college—Once you've decided on a college, you will receive updates regarding orientation, scheduling, housing, etc. Complete all paperwork by the necessary deadlines.
Conduct work-study job search—Coordinate with the financial aid office to identify work-study options. Finalize your job search the summer before college begins or in the fall of your college freshman year.

Welcome Letter from the 2021 PTO President

7/30/2021

Before I introduce myself, I wanted to reflect on the PTO accomplishments during COVID last year. Even though we were not able to have volunteers on campus, we were fortunate to be able to assist the AHS community in the follow ways:

Supply the school with a John Deere Gator
Provide picnic tables and a beautiful painted ‘ARCADIA’ mural
Give monthly Grab and Go meals and gifts to the teachers and staff
Support students during Saturday Catchup rooms with snacks and drinks
Fulfill teacher funding requests
Provide monetary donations to both Snowstorm and senior Project Grad
Pull off an online Auction like no other

Not bad for a year with so much uncertainty!

My name is Kim Kleski and I am your PTO president this year. I have one daughter who is a sophomore this year at AHS and have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years. My husband and I love AHS for so many reasons, but mostly for the Titan community and families who make our school what it is today. My goal as PTO president is to continue support of our parents, school, and community to make 2021-2022 a great year!

The PTO is looking forward to again providing enhanced support for education programs and
extracurricular activities. We will continue the following traditions as well:

Support staff during registration days
Monthly teacher meals
Catchup room snacks
One lunch assistance
Snacks for Coffee with Cain
Titan of the month Celebrations
Campus beautification projects
Snowstorm, Spring Auction
Individual teacher allowance
Funding for Homecoming and Senior Activities

In order to make all of these happen we need your assistance. Please take a moment to join the PTO and sign up to volunteer. Volunteering and getting involved at AHS will not just benefit your child and their teachers, it will benefit you! It is well known that those who volunteer are physically healthier and emotionally happier. So do yourself a favor and sign up today!

Titan Strong,
Kim Kleski – PTO President 2021-22

Volunteer at Arcadia

Back to School 2021

7/25/2021

Helpful AHS Info 2021-22 Printable

AHS Back to School Site

Documents + Communication Archive

Important Dates
Red text indicates latest updates

July 19th -- Online Registration Forms Online at https://synergyvue.susd.org/ (contact AHS to create account )
July 21 + 22nd -- Campcadia 2 day camp for new students  click here to learn more
July 25th WEEK -- Online Payments available at  https://touchbase.susd.org/
July 26th -- Registration --  Senior
July 27th -- Registration --  Juniors
July 29th -- Registration --  Sophomores
July 29th 6pm -- ONLINE Q&A with Dr. J -- Microsoft Teams link shared closer to event
July 30th -- Registration --  Freshmen
**If you have more than one student, you can register all your students together
August 3rd -- Back to School Teacher Breakfast CLICK HERE TO HELP

August 4th -- First Day of School see schedule below
Freshmen Activities 7:45 - 11:20 -- 9th grade arrive (parents invited)
  Lunch: 11:20 - 11:45
  Period 1: 11:50 - 12:10 -- 10th, 11th, 12th grade arrive
  Period 2: 12:16 - 12:36
  Period 3: 12:42 - 1:02
  Period 4: 1:08 - 1:28
  Period 6: 1:34 - 1:54
  Period 7: 2:00 - 2:20

August 11th -- 1st Coffee with Cain 9am in person, 5pm virtual

CLICK HERE FOR NEW STUDENT FAQ
for questions on parking, lunch, and more

>> CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION forms <<

>> CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT - READY WEEK OF JULY 26th <<

>> CLICK HERE TO JOIN PTO <<

>> SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY eBLAST <<

New Student FAQ

7/25/2021

Are you new to Arcadia High School? Every year is a little different, but we've tried to compile a list of the most common questions that parents have when they are new to AHS. If you find that any of our answers to these questions are INCORRECT, please let us know ASAP so we can correct it. Thank you :)

Click Here for HELPFUL INFO PRINTABLE SHEET

PARENTVUE
Scottsdale Unified School District uses ParentVUE and StudentVUE to help parents monitor the academic progress of their students. To create an account, parents will need to contact their school to obtain their Activation Key letter. This letter provides instructions on creating their account. Students must be currently active in the district. If you forgot your password, you may initiate a password reset request at the login screen by clicking the More Options link. If you don't receive the email, your account may be disabled. For assistance accessing your account, please call 480-484-HELP (4357), Option 1.
- LOG IN ONLINE TO PARENTVUE or STUDENTVUE - www.susd.org/Page/4200
- INSTALL APP ON YOUR PHONE - Search your APP STORE for Parentvue or Studentvue

CAMPCADIA
As of Summer of 2019, the Arcadia Administration started a great 2 day back to school camp for students new to AHS. It includes tours of campus and basic information about being a student at Arcadia. It's a great experience that is unique to Arcadia High School. There is a cost to enroll to pay for facility costs (AC, etc) but check with the office for scholarships available for students in need of a little financial assistance. Search for Campcadia on our website or at susd.org/arcadia to see if it's available this year!

SUPPLY LIST
Is there a supply list? What does my student need for the first day of school?
No, there is not a supply list for AHS as of Fall 2017. Teachers each create their own supply list to be handed out during the first week, depending on their class. Some teachers want their own binder, some don't. Be prepared to shop the first week of school! Most teachers give 1 week for students to acquire their supplies.

To be prepared we recommend this generic list for the first week of school.

3 Ring Binder something that can hold paper for notes + handouts they will receive
Tabbed Dividers in binder you might need multiple sets if your teacher requires a separate binder
3 Ring College Ruled Paper
3 Ring Graph Paper
Pencils (+ sharpener if wood)
Blue, Black, Red Pens
Highlighters some teachers might get specific with the colors you need

SPIRITWEAR
Where & When can I buy an AHS tshirt?
Thank you for your excitement! Spiritwear is sold in the following ways:

STUGO Class Tshirts - Designed & sold at Registration by STUGO along with some other options for any students that would like them, but they are not required to purchase.
Sports Booster Clubs - Created and sold mainly by sports parent booster clubs as their season approaches. That doesn't mean the designs are just for that sport, however. Football Boosters sell many options at their games. Some boosters offer sales online thru the year and sometimes advertise in the AHS eBlast.
Market Days - Twice a year we host Market Days where students create & sell items during the lunch hour. Spiritwear like tshirts and sweatshirts are popular. The design and availability is limited.
School Book Store - Leftover spiritwear from past years is sold here, but supplies are limited and usually not the more popular items.
Target has also had AHS spiritwear for sale as well. Arcadia does not benefit from those sales.

LUNCH
Where do students eat lunch?
There are not any "official" places, but the students have created their own grade level spaces over the years.

Freshmen - Under & Around Mount Olympus
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors - Cafeteria
Many students eat lunch in classrooms as well with the permission of the teacher.
Social clubs commonly meet during lunch for their activities in classrooms or the library.

Where do students buy lunch?
During the 2021-22 school year, adjustments have been made for Covid.

SUSD has made lunch free to all students for the 2021-22 school year. CLICK HERE TO SEE LUNCH MENU
There are no options to purchase additional food or drink, aside from vending machines around campus.
The CAFETERIA is the only place to get lunch.

During a normal year, there are 3 places to buy lunch

Cafeteria for hot & cold food options + drinks.
Kiosk for hot & cold food options + drinks. (student ID & cash accepted).
Cart has salads, cold drinks, and more. No hot items. (cash only).

How to I add money to my child's ID?

Titan Family Portal - If you need to create an account or add money so your child can purchase lunch with his/her ID go to Titan Family Portal. SEE MORE INFORMATION HERE.

BUS
I need to take the bus, where is it?

The buses line up BEHIND the school (on the east side).
As of August 2017, find your bus route at https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=SUSD1EOQL0XB7

STUDENT PARKING

How do I purchase? Passes are purchased online, but only available to purchase by seniors until they are released to juniors.
Who gets a pass? Seniors get priority, then Juniors. A student MUST be 16 at the time of purchasing a parking pass. The only exceptions are for passes (for the following year) purchased at the annual PTO AHS Auction. Freshmen and Sophomores are not allowed to get parking passes.
Are spots assigned? Currently, students are not assigned specific spots. It is "first come - closer park" system.
Senior Parking Area - There is not any designated senior parking by the school, but the students usually allow seniors to park in the closer section of parking by the gym.

DROPOFF / PICKUP
CLICK HERE FOR MAP OF DROP OFF LINE PROCEDURE
What school entrance should I use?

Indian School entrance/exit (same for morning & afternoon)
- Do not drop students in the front parking lot.
- The traffic line divides into 2 lines of cars after the front parking lot. Students may exit cars from both lanes once they have turned around the circle. The security guards direct traffic when possible. Please be respectful of drivers and careful of students.
44th Street entrance/exit
- Morning - for student drivers only
- Afternoon - parents may park in available spots & your student can come to your car. You cannot exit at Indian School (there are cones & security blocking it).

I need to pick up my child early from school or excuse my late student

EARLY RELEASE - Call 480-484-6304 so your student is waiting for you. Parent/Guardian is required to walk in and sign student out.
LATE ARRIVAL - Call 480-484-6304 to excuse late arrival. It is not necessary to walk in student if you call.
FULL DAY EXCUSED - Call 480-484-6300 to leave a message including NAME, STUDENT ID ID#, REASON.
TIME LIMIT - Students must be called out/in within 24 hours of absence or it will be marked as unexcused and cannot be changed.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT EXCUSING A STUDENT
- A student arriving to class 10+ min late will count as absence. A parent can excuse it, but they will still be absent for the class(es) missed.
- AHS asks that parents try to pick up their students BETWEEN classes. This helps to not disrupt classes when a student is being signed out. CLICK HERE for the bell schedules.

EXTRACURRICULAR (Athletics, Groups)
When do sports,etc begin?

Some activities (example: spirit line, dance) have events beginning in May the year before. If you missed those events, please contact the Booster Chair.
Some fall sports have events during the summer (camps, meetings), so keep an eye out for communications so you can jump right in. If you missed these meetings, it does not mean you cannot tryout. Some events are important however (Marching Band Camp, Football Camp, etc), and participation is highly encouraged.

When are tryouts?

Tryouts are usually the first week of school.
Tryout dates are announced on the morning announcements (ANN - Arcadia News Network), so it's important for students to pay attention if they want to participate.
Students are not allowed to participate in tryouts without a Physical or completing their profile on REGISTER MY ATHLETE. See the AHS Athletic Website for more information CLICK HERE.

MAPS OF SCHOOL

Do you have a question? Leave a comment and we will answer it!

2021-22 Meetings

7/9/2021

PTO General Meetings
There will be 2 general meetings

Friday, Sept 17th, 2020 9am

Guest Speakers:
TBD

Topics:
Approval of Budget

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Friday, April 22nd, 2021
9:00 am

Guest Speakers:
TBD

Topics:
Vote on 2022-23 Executive Board

These dates are subject to change. Please check the most current AHS eBlast for changes to PTO hosted meetings.

PTO Executive Meeting Dates
These meetings are closed to the public.
All funding requests must be returned by the meeting date in order for them to be considered. If you would like to make a presentation to the board, please contact the PTO President at president@arcadiapto.org.

Jul 16
Aug 20
Sept 10
Oct 22
Nov 19
Dec 10
Jan 21
Feb 18
Mar 11
Apr 8
May 20

These dates are subject to change. Please check the most current AHS eBlast for changes to PTO hosted meetings.

Coffee with AHS Principal Jagodzinski
Every 3 weeks
Please check the school calendar or the weekly eBlast for the next date.
Find school calendar at www.susd.org/arcadia

Principal Cain Jagodzinski hosts a coffee (online via Zoom during Covid) to inform about what is going on at Arcadia, and to take questions from parents. These sessions are very informative, and easy to attend.

SUSD Governing Board Meetings
Once a Month on Tuesdays at 6 PM at Coronado High School unless otherwise indicated

Find information on board members and meeting calendar at https://www.susd.org/governingboard

Scottsdale Parent Council
http://www.scottsdaleparentcouncil.org/

2021-22 Executive Board
President: Emmie Cardella
Treasurer: Amanda Wray
Secretaries: Cindy Krawczyk & Jane Trapp
VPs of Programming: Lulu Faraj & Erika Flores
VPs of SPC Representatives: Kathy Samuels
VPs of Advocacy: Tina Drews
VPs of Outreach: Tracey Davis & Alexandra Young
VP of Communications: Brad Duell & Deborah Tait

ARCADIA REP 2021-22
Karen Treon

MEETING LOCATION
Mohave District Annex (8500 E. Jackrabbit Rd, Scottsdale, 85250)

MEETING DATES as of 8/10/21
please check SPC website for updates
August 18th @ 6:00-7:30pm
September 15th @ 9:00-10:30am
October 20th@ 6:00-7:30pm
November 17th @ 9:00-10:30am
December 8th @ 6:00-7:30pm
January 12th @ 9:00-10:30am
February 16th @ 6:00-7:30pm
March 9th@ 9:00-10:30am
April 20th @ 6:00-7:30pm
May 18th @ 9:00-10:30am

Campcadia 2021

6/15/2021

Parents, you can register your freshman up with these instructions:

Log in as your student at https://az-scottsdale.intouchreceipting.com/
click ITEMS AT ALL SCHOOLS BUTTON
DISTRICT
HIGH SCHOOL
Arcadia High School
Fees & Club Activities
Student Fees
CHOOSE PBIS CAMPCADIA $75 + Complete Payment

For questions, please email Campcadia staff at ahshouseoftitans@gmail.com

Click Here to Register

Staff Appreciation Week 2021

5/15/2021

MONDAY, May 3
Starting 10:30 a.m.
Attention mart shoppers!
There will be a Blue Light Special in the Break Room starting at 10:30 a.m., and you have won a FREE shopping spree! Come “shop” our bins and take what you need.
Remainders at the end of the week will be donated to staff at our feeder schools.

TUESDAY, May 4
Starting 10:00 a.m.
SNACK BAR
in the Breakroom

WEDNESDAY, May 5
12:00 – 1:30
GRAB BAG
under Mt. Olympus
Try your luck, grab a bag! All bags contain mystery goodies and a Chick Fil A Treat Card or a $5 - $25 gift card donated by your AHS PTO Community. You must come in person to grab a bag. Unclaimed bags will be randomly raffled off, and the winners announced at breakfast on Friday.

THURSDAY, May 6
Starting 10:00 a.m.
SNACK BAR REFRESH
in the Breakroom
and
MAILBOX SURPRISE
in the Mailroom

FRIDAY, May 7
7:15 a.m. – 7:45
GRAB n GO BREAKFAST
under Mt. Olympus
Menu
Chick-fil- Chicken Biscuit* with honey or jam
Fruit Cup
Belvita Breakfast Biscuits
Iced Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso or Vitamin Water

*If you require a vegetarian option, please Staff Appreciation chairs to reserve

It’s going to be a great week! YOU are appreciated!️ Suzanne Cassano & Linda Tinsley
AHS PTO Teacher Appreciation Co-Chairs

Thank you to the following volunteers who took their time to make our teachers, staff and administrators feel extra special during Appreciation Week! These AHS volunteers donated a variety of gift cards and an assortment of Girl Scout cookies! How “sweet” of them!

Thanks again to:
Britt Kimball
Karen Heard
Katherine Reckling
Kelli Messenger
Laura Cross
Laura Mitchell
Lori Logan
Sonja Wanebo
Staci Buse
Carrie Hancock
Sara Dimmel

Tara Olivera
Yvonne Scaramella
Dana Seiss
Jean Reid
Laura Wingers
Peggy Dinan
Blinda Dadam
Victoria Canada
Julie Igo
Amy Knighton
Joanne Hurni
Christine Kaerche

Staff Appreciation // Monthly Drawings

4/22/2021

APRIL 2021
4 WINNERS OF $25 Starbucks Gift Cards

FEBRUARY 2021
2 WINNERS OF $50 Fry’s Gift Card
Because no matter what, you still gotta eat.

JANUARY 2021
6 WINNERS OF $100 GrubHub Gift Cards

DECEMBER 2020
$350 Blue Apron Digital Gift Certificate (2 winners)
Fresh meal ingredients and recipes shipped to your door!

NOVEMBER 2020
1 WINNER of $700 Amazon Gift Card

- PLUS -

Good afternoon fabulous AHS Teachers, Staff, and Administration!
AHS families have come together to show their appreciation with a cornucopia of hand written Thank You notes. Please drop by the break room and take a card that makes you feel happy! A basket of blank cards has also been provided for you to pay some gratitude forward to your colleagues, or anyone else you’d like to thank. Also…fruit!
Best wishes for a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!

OCTOBER 2020
14 WINNERS of $50 Pie Snob Gift Card

SEPTEMBER 2020
$100 Daily Harvest Egift Card (6 winners)
Frozen smoothie ingredients sent to your door!

AUGUST 2020
$700 Target Gift Card (1 winner)

Project Graduation 2021

4/13/2021

GRADUATION CEREMONY
Saturday, May 29th
7:00 pm
Salt River Fields
2 free tickets limit b/c of Covid restrictions

GRADUATION ONLINE WATCH PARTY LINK
coming soon!

PROJECT GRADUATION
Saturday, May 29th
10:00 pm - 2:30 am
Castles n' Coasters
$110

Scholarships Available
Contact Front Office

Can't find what you are looking for here ? Check out the AHS Senior Information Website

IMPORTANT DATES
May 6th --  Cap & Gown Delivery during lunch + after school
May 14th --  Project Grad Payment & Forms Due
May 19th -- Senior Honors & Awards Night, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Auditorium  -- hosted by AHS Admin
May 27th -- Senior Breakfast, 7:45am - 9:00 am, AHS Practice Fields -- hosted by STUGO
May 27th -- Graduation Rehearsal
May 27th -- Project Grad Check In
May 27th -- Graduation Parade, 6:30p - 8:00p -- hosted by PTO
May 29th --  Graduation Ceremony, 7:00 pm, Salt River Fields
May 29th -- Project Graduation Buses leave 10:15pm   -- hosted by PTO
May 30th --  Project Graduation Student Pickup at Arcadia, 2:30 am

Is some information on this page different from the AHS website? Then WE haven't been updated yet by the school! THE SCHOOL SITE IS ALWAYS RIGHT!

FORMS
+
TICKETS

2021 PROJECT GRAD NIGHT REGISTRATION PACKET
Pick up hard copies in the AHS front office.
GRADUATION TICKETS and PARADE SIGN ORDER FORM

Project Graduation Party REQUIRED forms to participate

Project Graduation Registration Form
Project Graduation Liability Form
Covid 19 Waiver

PARADE

Please be sure to complete the online Google Form to indicate whether your student will be in the parade and/or wants a senior sign.
PARADE REGISTRATION FORM

VOLUNTEER

PARENTS: Help make memories that will last a lifetime! And if you know parents of younger students who would like to pay it forward, please rope them in, too!

PARADE:
Email VP of Volunteers Chamise Broucek at volunteers@arcadiapto.org for more information about how to help.
Looking for Chairperson/Co-Chairs/or even a group of Chair people:) that want to work together. The good news for volunteers is, Tricia Longnecker has taken care of most (if not all) the details for the 2021 AHS Graduation Parade, and because she will be enjoying the parade with her senior, we are in need of hands on volunteer(s) that will make sure the parade, and the days leading up to the parade, go smoothly for all.

PROJECT GRAD PARTY
Chairperson: Heidi Richardson at 602-284-0119 or hrichardson2@cox.net
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448AAA72FA2FE3-project1
2021 Project Grad will be held at Castles-N-Coasters from 10:00pm-2:00am 5/29/21. We are looking for Arcadia High School Parents (all classes welcome) to help put on this amazing event!

DONATIONS
& SCHOLARSHIPS
for Proj Grad Party on May 29th

SCHOLARSHIPS
If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund, please use the page of the registration packet attached to your check/cash.

QUESTIONS

For questions about Project Grad, or more information about the events listed here, email ProjectGrad@arcadiapto.org

For questions about Commencement or graduation requirements, please contact Arcadia Front Office.

Thank You for helping us make this night amazing for our grads!

Staff Appreciation // March 2021

3/29/2021

4 winners of McDonald's $25 Gift Cards

PLUS

Grab N Go Lunch Lucky Charm game winners are:
Lucky 7s (first hand to arrive in my inbox)
Jackie Bunker, Ruth Hart, and Keri Blaker

Best 5-Card Poker Hand
Bradley Charles, Adrian Chang, Risa Moran, Claudina Garcia Villalobos, and Lisa Berkson
(yes, Mr. Chang, according to Wikipedia, 5 Kings is a legit hand)

…and Honorable Mention for Most Enthusiastic
Mike Weaver – you’re a winner too, and totally made our day!

️ Suzanne Cassano & Linda Tinsley
AHS PTO Teacher Appreciation Co-Chairs

Staff Appreciation // Happy Valentine's Day 2021

2/10/2021

We popped by this morning and stuffed your mailboxes with
love and chocolate donated by the AHS PTO community!
Stop by the mailroom to collect your goodies!

Have a sweet day!

Covid FAQ

10/28/2020

Covid 19 Incubation Timeline - FROM AHS NURSE
Please see the graphic above for explanation of why students are asked to quarantine at home after close contact.

What is the definition of an outbreak?
2 or more students/staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 within a 14-day period; and

Could have had some close contact such as in a classroom or on a school sports team;
Do not live in the same household; and
Were not identified as close contacts of each other in another setting during a Public Health case investigation (e.g. friends who play together in each other's homes).

What is the definition of a "Close Contact"?
An individual that has been within 6 feet for longer than 10 minutes to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. Close contacts should stay at home in quarantine for 14 days after the last contact with the person with COVID-19. If the "close contact" does not experience COVID-19 symptoms during the quarantine period they can return to school.

How do we know if we are a "Close Contact"?
Arcadia Administration will contact you.

When to contact the school about Covid related sickness?

Positive Test - if student has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home and contact the school nurse at dguestnelson@susd.org.
Close Contact Out of School - If your student comes into contact with someone in your home or in their circle please notify us. We are working with the Maricopa County of Public Health but it is helpful to keep our students safe as well for us to get ahead of this.

What are the symptoms of Covid 19?
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

How to Quarantine in a Household
If you live in the same home or were in close contact (within 6 feet for longer than 10 minutes) with someone with COVID-19, you should stay at home in quarantine.
Please read the Maricopa County Dept of Public Health Instructions HERE FOR MORE INFO.

What are the AHS/SUSD Plans for Covid 19 now that school has resumed?

SUSD Covid Response Plan << CLICK HERE >>
SUSD Safety Protocols & Mitigation Strategies << CLICK HERE >>

Class of 2021 : Senior Portrait Info

8/26/2020

Senior Portraits
All seniors should have received information by now about getting their Senior Yearbook photo taken. If you haven't been contacted by the studio, please call for an appointment asap at:

Prestige Portraits
(480) 296-2880
4925 West Bell Road Ste. C-10, Glendale, Arizona 85308
See Packages at https://local.prestigeportraits.com/az/glendale/4925-west-bell-road.html

All students will automatically be signed up for the BASIC PACKAGE. The $10 fee is waived. If you would like to upgrade your package, all fees will apply. Please be sure to let the studio know if you are upgrading to allow for more time on your appointment.

GLENDALE APPOINTMENTS
If you want more choices in photos and the ability to change outfits, you must take your photos at the studio in Glendale. It is more of the full "senior experience". For any package above basic, you can bring extra outfits, uniforms, etc. Please review the packages on the website for more details.

MAKEUP DAYS AT ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL as of 8/26/20
There will be a makeup session at Arcadia High School on September 22nd & 23rd, times TBD. These sessions will be for BASIC package only and will be a more traditional school photo session (only 1-2 photos taken). If you would like more options for your photos, you must come into the studio.

Free K-12 Tutoring from Arcadia National Honor Society

8/26/2020

AHS National Honor Society is offering free, student-led, virtual tutoring for SOL & EDL students at Arcadia, Ingleside, Tavan, and Hopi in any subject. You will be paired with an NHS tutor skilled in that subject area.

For more information, please contact NHS VP Max Lunifeld at mlunifeld66@susdgapps.org. Please include the student's name, grade level, preferred method of contact, and the specific course(s) in which tutoring is needed (including whether it is Honors, AP, etc.).

2020-21 PTO General Meetings

8/10/2020

PTO General Meetings
There will be 2 general meetings

Friday, Sept 11th, 2020 9am
via Zoom (find link in eBlast)
Guest Speakers:
Principal Jagodzinski

Topics:
Approval of Budget
Updates on Covid Pandemic at Arcadia

CLICK HERE FOR MEETING MINUTES

Friday, April 23rd, 2021
9:00 am

Guest Speakers:

Topics:
Vote on 2021-22 Executive Board

These dates are subject to change. Please check the most current AHS eBlast for changes to PTO hosted meetings.

PTO Executive Meeting Dates
These meetings are closed to the public.
All funding requests must be returned by the meeting date in order for them to be considered. If you would like to make a presentation to the board, please contact the PTO President at president@arcadiapto.org.

Aug 21
Sept 18
Oct 16
Nov 13
Dec 11
Jan 15
Feb 19
Mar 19
Apr 16
May 21

These dates are subject to change. Please check the most current AHS eBlast for changes to PTO hosted meetings.

Coffee with Principal J
Every 3 weeks

Principal Cain Jagodzinski hosts a coffee (online via Zoom during Covid) to inform about what is going on at Arcadia, and to take questions from parents. These sessions are very informative, and easy to attend. Please check the school calendar or the weekly eBlast for the next date.
Find school calendar at www.susd.org/arcadia

2020 Back to School Information

8/3/2020

~ Signup for the AHS eBlast NOW so you don't miss updates at arcadiapto.org/eblast ~

AHS Back to School Site

Documents & Communication ARCHIVE

Important Dates

Red text indicates latest updates

** Campcadia postponed until able to host on campus **

July 24th -- 4 pm -- Deadline for school year choice between IN PERSON and SOL

August 1st -- PTO Membership Drive at arcadiapto.org/join
August 5th -- Online Registration Forms Due at https://synergyvue.susd.org/ (contact AHS to create account )

August 6th -- 8am - 12pm -- 10th Grade Tech & Book Pickup at AHS
August 6th -- 1pm - 4pm -- 9th Grade Tech & Book Pickup at AHS
August 7th -- 8am - 12pm -- 12th Grade Tech & Book Pickup at AHS
August 7th -- 1pm - 4pm -- 11th Grade Tech & Book Pickup at AHS
August 7th -- 6:30 pm -- AHS Freshman Orientation via Zoom Link >> http://tinyurl.com/ArcadiaQandA

August 7th - 9th -- Student Schedules are expected to be released via Studentvue for both EDL and SOL students

August 10th -- First Day of School with EDL

August TBD -- Book Pickup (for textbooks that were delivered to AHS late)

September 7th -- No School (Labor Day)

First Day of In Person Learning not set for AHS pending AZ State Health Board Standards as of 8/26/20 (see AHS website for updates)

Tech & Book Pickup Schedule

For issues with textook pickup please contact Mrs. Reddy at mreddy@susd.org

EDL Schedule for Arcadia High School

Students are required to log into each class for attendance every day
Report absences by calling the AHS attendance line (as in past years)

Membership Drive 2020!

6/25/2020

Video to AHS Students from Staff

6/25/2020

First Annual Senior Parade

5/6/2020

Wednesday, May 20th, 6:00 pm
follow us on Instagram @ArcadiaSeniorParade2020

Arcadia, you are all invited to participate in the First Annual Senior Parade!! Please come out and support our AMAZING senior class!! This is our chance to come together as a community as celebrate these incredible students!!
The parade will be Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00 pm. It will begin and end at Hopi Elementary due to the Arcadia parking lot being unavailable. The parade will begin with our Grand Marshall, Student Body President Charlie Siegel, welcoming everyone with a few words as well as senior Olivia McGinley singing our National Anthem, and Principal Stevens greeting everyone. We will then begin the parade and the route is attached.

If you live along the route, please come out and cheer on our seniors!! Please decorate your yards, play Pomp and Circumstance loud for all the parade to hear, have signs and balloons!! If you do not live along the route, please come and park on the route and watch from the safety of your car or sit on top of your car. Please also consider having signs, banners, and balloons! **Important that we all follow the rules for social distancing in order to make this a success for our seniors!!**

Please follow us on Instagram @ArcadiaSeniorParade2020!! This is where you will hear our Grand Marshall, National Anthem, and our Administration speak prior to the parade, as well as Pomp and Circumstance throughout while we go LIVE!

New & Free Arcadia Alumni Mentorship Program

5/6/2020

Join the Program Click Here to be a Mentor or Mentee!

Recent AHS grads have recruited a diverse group of alumni from various post-Arcadia phases of life to be what we all wish we'd had when we were in high school- someone who gets it, who has been there, who understands, and is willing to answer all the questions. This is an entirely free service provided by Arcadia High School alumni volunteers who are looking to help and support current AHS students at this time.
Whether your student is deciding between in-state and out-of-state, making decisions about loans, has questions about greek life, collegiate level sports, the majors they are interested in, or the experience they are looking for after Arcadia, we want to help and connect them to the resources we found helpful.

Meet a Mentor: Mentor Gabby Mills graduated from Arcadia in 2015. At Arcadia she was on the cheer team and part of the NHS. She attended Arizona State University where she studied Biomedical Engineering/Global Health. While at ASU, she was President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and worked as an intern at Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGEN). After she graduated from ASU in 2019, she moved to England to pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering at Cambridge University.
If you have any further questions, please contact the program coordinator, Kathryn Chamberlin '15, at kjchamb2@asu.edu or (602) 680-9474

AHS Auction 2020

2/5/2020

Arcadia High School Auction
The "Un-Gala" Gala Online Auction
April 22nd - 24th
EVENT INFORMATION: www.arcadiapto.org/auction
ONLINE AUCTION : www.ahsauction.org

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT TITLE SPONSORS $9500

MVP
$2,500

McClelland Family
Constantinou Family

Honor Roll
$1,000

Chapman Automotive Group
Rigby Family

School Spirit
$500

Mitchell Family
Harman Family
Anonymous

Red & Blue
$250

Crowson Family
Reid Family
Stooks Family
Treon Family
Sonja Wanebo
Guest Nelson Family

Hall Pass
$100

James Bayless
Sheedy Family
Kimberly Walton
Julie Brassell
Tracy Sucato
Electric Sol

Thank you to our printing sponsor!

Sponsorship

Printable Flyer

Auction

REGISTER TO BID

Donations Needed

Project Grad 2020

1/27/2020

GRADUATION CEREMONY
May 21st, 2020
Online Video beginning at scheduled graduation time

PROJECT GRADUATION 2.0
Modified for Covid19 Pandemic

Can't find what you are looking for here ? Check out the AHS Senior Information Website

2019 Snowstorm of Thanks

11/13/2019

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Instead of gifting each teacher separately, make a donation and the total will be divided among all AHS teachers & staff to make their holiday brighter

Cox User Issue with Receiving AHS (and other schools) Newsletter

11/12/2019

For years the school newsletter authors have heard from some users that even though they were signed up to receive the school newsletter, they still were not receiving it. Or maybe they other occasionally received it. Recently, we found the solution! Please follow the process below and hopefully you will receive the next newsletter.

Cox.net Email Solution

Go to WebMail Inbox window
Click "SETTINGS" icon (small wheel in top right corner)
Under INBOX, click Filter Rules
Create Rule to allow email from communications@arcadiapto.org
- Click Add New Rule in top right corner
- - - Name Your Filter
- - - Choose Add Condition
- - - - - Choose From and enter communications@arcadiapto.org
- - - - - Choose Keep
- - - - - Choose SAVE
Update Spam Settings
- Under INBOX, click Spam Settings
- Choose Automatically deliver to Spam folder
Click Save
COMPLETE! Go back to Inbox

You will receive the next newsletter, but not anything from the past. You will probably find the newsletter in your SPAM folder, where you can click "NOT SPAM", which will allow it to be delivered to your INBOX in the future.

Please let us know at communications@arcadiapto.org if this doesn't work for you! :)

ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL est 1958
https://www.susd.org/arcadia
4703 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85018
Front Office : 480-484-6300
PTO Voicemail : (480) 840-7090
Full Day 7:45 - 2:20
Early Release 7:45 - 12:20

Arcadia PTO Mission Statement

Arcadia High School's PTO strives to facilitate and increase communication, promoting a long-lasting sense of community and spirit among our Arcadia families; supplementing additional funding for curricular and extracurricular programs which support our teachers, students and the administration.

To learn more about Arcadia High School, please visit the susd.org/arcadia

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