October 2015 - Arizona Lutheran Academy
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October 2015 - Arizona Lutheran Academy
ARIZONA LUTHERAN ACADEMY V OL U ME 2 2 # 3 OC T OBE R 2015 6036 South 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85041 phone 602.268.8686 fax 602-243-1353 ALAcoyotes.org MARK THESE DATES October 3 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament October 11-17 Homecoming Week October 11 Fall Concert, 3pm October 13 Class ring orders taken, 7:30am October 14 PSAT/NMSQT test, morning October 15 Volleyball matches & Pink Out! 4, 5 & 6pm October 16 Coyote for a Day Tailgate Supper, 4:30-6:30pm Carnival, 5:30-8:30pm Football game, 7pm Well Done Principal Kurt Rosenbaum “The total proceeds for the first two days were $9.75. The total proceeds for the entire month were $275.30. Expenses were $114.03.” (Quoted from program of the dedication of the current ALA property and building, 1/11/87, p. 19.) expanded later to continue support for ALA. Over the years, hundreds of dedicated volunteers and a few paid staff members kept the store open, receiving donations and selling goods, all out of love for a school and living for an Audience of One. Though these numbers are in 1970 dollars ($275 = $1712 in 2015), one still wonders how something so seemingly insignificant could accomplish much of anything. About five years ago, circumstances in the neighborhood around the Thrift Store and the growth of large chain operations for second-hand items brought about a marked drop in activity, and the Board that oversees this business determined eventually that it was no longer feasible to continue operations. The Thrift Store will close its doors after business on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, nearly forty-five years after its first day of sales. These statements summarize the beginning of operation of the HELP Foundation Thrift Store, the beginning of a dream that was to be Arizona Lutheran Academy. A group of mothers desiring a Lutheran high school option for their elementary school children considered running garage sales, but the stakes were raised when the Thrift Store opened its doors on December 1, 1970, in a small shop on Van Buren near 15th Avenue. In the first fifteen years of its operation, the Thrift Store contributed nearly $500,000 (1970’s and 1980’s money) to the opening and running of ALA! We take a moment to reflect on the wonder of those years and to thank God for his marvelous blessings through that institution. We cannot identify by name all the many Christian people who donated tens of thousands of hours and countless items for sale since 1970, but collectively we offer them our hearty and sincere thanks. October 17 Alumni Flag Football, 10am Homecoming Dance, 7pm Eventually the store moved to larger quarters on 59th Avenue near Thomas, a building owned by the Foundation and October 19 No School It’s a PINK OUT! Gaining Ground is a fund drive that will help ALA Plan ahead and wear PINK to the volleyball matches on October 15. There will be contests and drawings— all in support of families who have been affected by breast cancer. We ask that no slogans be worn, just wear pink! buy land, build, and reduce debt. It is clear that God is moving the hearts of many people in support of Gaining Ground. We are humbled and thankful that God is blessing our campaign through his people. Because so many of you have responded with gifts of love, we are in the process of purchasing the 3.6 acres of land north of our campus. October 25 ALA Sunday at Paradise Valley Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3-5pm October 27 Volleyball Senior Night October 29-31 MLC Focus on Ministry trip October 30 Football, Cross Country & Cheer Senior night 1970 • The HELP Foundation Thrift Store • 2015 Well done, good and faithful servants! NEW this year! We will have strawberry milk (Danzeisen Dairy) and strawberry ice cream (Scooptacular) for purchase during the games. All donations collected will be given to the Side-Out Foundation. We will continue to promote Gaining Ground for two more months, so there is still time for you to pray and ask God how you can be a part of our vision for the future. Our students still need your support as we serve them with the message of the Gospel. Please visit ALAcoyotes.org/land or contact Doug Meyer at 602-626-0084 with any questions. POINTS OF INTEREST Noon Salute on 94.5 Be sure to listen to our very own A Cappella choir sing the National Anthem on KOOL FM 94.5 at noon each day during the week of October 12-18. You can also encourage out-of-town family and friends to listen online. Stay tuned to find out if our choir is chosen as the week’s winner—our music program could win $1000! Homecoming Spirit Days Mon: Twister Day/Crazy Day for gr.10-12; Nerd Day for gr. 9 Tues: Emerald City Day Wed: Poppy Fields Day (pajama day) Thu: Theme Day - Wizard of Oz Fri: School Colors/School Spirit Day Staff News Thanks once again to Mr. Fryberger who continued more than two months past his planned retirement date to bridge the gap to his replacement. His last day is now planned for October 16. Welcome to Mr. Barry Preston, our new building and grounds supervisor! Barry is here alone for the first several months and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of his family around the New Year, Lord willing. Ms. Andrea Oppermann is running a marathon in Wisconsin during the first weekend of October. It’s her first such attempt and we wish her well. H o m e c o m i n g 2015 FALL CONCERT Sunday, October 11 at 3pm in the ALA gym Invite family and friends to this free concert! VOLLEYBALL Thursday, October 15 - It’s a Pink Out! Freshmen vs. North Pointe Prep 4pm JV vs. Valley Lutheran 5pm Varsity vs. Valley Lutheran 6pm TAILGATE SUPPER Friday, October 16 4:30-6:30pm in the ALA courtyard Tailgate Menu: Sweet Baby Ray's pulled pork sandwich, plus three favorite picnic side dishes, lemonade or water, and cookies. Pre-order your tickets online by October 14. Tickets at the gate will cost more Adult meal: $7 Kids' Slider meal: $4 The ALA Boosters are raising funds to purchase another hydration station for our campus. FOOTBALL GAME Friday, October 16 at 7 pm vs. Antelope Catch the Coyote spirit with Pep Band and Cheer! At halftime, we will feature our ALA Homecoming Royalty and an ALA Cheer performance! Alumni Flag Football New this year! 5-on-5 flag football at 10am. Alumni can register online. Homecoming Dance Saturday, October 17, 7-10pm Students may purchase tickets at school. A guest form must be completed for any invited guest who is not an ALA student. Help is needed at home games and concerts. Reserve your date for selling tickets, helping with parking, or working concessions. Become a food server. You’ll need a food handler card, but you can complete that online. It's time to join the Homecoming volunteer crew! Over 35 volunteers are needed. Find all the links you need at ALAcoyotes.org in the Top News section. Scrip updates ShopwithScrip & ScripNow! Looking for an easier way to purchase Scrip and earn rebates? Check out the online arm of our Scrip program, ShopwithScrip.com. ShopwithScrip allows you to place orders for plastic cards that will be sent home with your students. Even better, you can reload many existing cards and order ScripNow! eCards that you can print right at your computer. You can also send an eCard to someone via email! You can do all this without sending money to school. Just sign up for PrestoPay which debits your checking or savings account. Details are at ShopwithScrip. Do you have a smart phone? Visit MyScripWallet.com in your browser and 2 Friday, October 16 5:30-8:30pm west side of the football field/on the softball outfield $10 wristband for football game admission and unlimited carnival action, pre-purchase online or at the gate Parent volunteers are needed! MyScripWallet & ScripNow! P a g e KIDS’ CARNIVAL reload and purchase ScripNow! eCards right there. You can even redeem the ScripNow eCards from your phone. It's such an easy way to earn rebates for your tuition account! And remember, if you don't need the rebates for your tuition assistance, you can donate them to another student, the ALA tuition assistance fund, or even request them as a cash rebate to you. Visit ALAcoyotes.org/Scrip for complete details! A final note about Fry’s Fry's has decided once again to discontinue supporting our school through fundraising gift cards. ALA will be able to purchase them until November 14. We will stock up on these cards as much as our cash flow will allow. We urge you to stock up on your end as well if you are a Fry's shopper. C O Y O T E C O N N E C T I O N S Guidance at a Glance Seniors Horatio Alger Scholarship Finalize your college choices. To which colleges will you apply? Do you have at least two on your list? Ideally, you will apply to several colleges to keep your options open. Prepare your college applications. Most applications are done online. Request all needed transcripts through Parchment (see article on Parchment). Register to take or retake any tests that are required or recommended by the colleges on your list, such as ACT, SAT or SAT Subject Tests. Take any necessary tests and have your scores sent to colleges. Complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE if it is required by any of your selected colleges. The FAFSA, the federal college financial aid application, will be available after January 1, 2016. If you are a senior who plans to attend college next fall and you can demonstrate critical financial need, research this scholarship at scholars.horatioalger.org. The deadline to apply is October 25. College information sessions If you are interested in exploring Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Rice or the University of Chicago, there is an information session in the Phoenix area on Thursday, October 8. For more information and to RSVP, go to exploringeducationalexcellence.org. Johns Hopkins University will have an info session on October 7 at 7pm at the Hilton Phoenix Airport. RSVP at apply.jhu.edu/explore. National Portfolio Day If an art or design school is of interest, plan on attending National Portfolio Prudential Spirit of Community Day at Mesa Community College on Awards Program Saturday, December 5, noon to 4pm. Grades 5-12 A poster about the event is posted in the Deadline - November 3, 2015 ALA media center. This event is free, is This contest is to recognize students in open to the public, and does not require grades 5-12 who have contributed through volunteer service. Find out more registration. Go to portfolioday.net to find our more about what you should and apply at nassp.org/spirit. ALA can include in your portfolio, what schools nominate only one students. Once plan to attend, and what you can expect chosen for our school, we will nominate that applicant for the state-level judging. from the day. NATIONAL TEST DATES Test ACT Test Date Oct 24, 2015 Dec 12, 2015 Feb 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 June 11, 2016 Registration Deadline Sept 18, 2015 Nov 6, 2015 Jan 8, 2016 March 4, 2016 May 6, 2016 Late Registration (w/late fee) Sept 19-Oct 2, 2015 Nov 7–20, 2015 Jan 9–15, 2016 March 5–18, 2016 May 7–20, 2016 actstudent.org SAT Oct 3, 2015 Nov 7, 2015 Dec 5, 2015 Jan 23, 2016 March 5, 2016 May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016 Sept 3, 2015 Oct 9, 2015 Nov 5, 2015 Dec 28, 2015 Feb 5, 2016 April 8, 2016 May 5, 2016 Sept 22, 2015 Oct 27, 2015 Nov 23, 2015 Jan 12, 2016 Feb 23, 2016 April 26, 2016 May 25, 2016 sat.collegeboard.org Please include ALA’s high school code—030262—on all test registration. V O L U M E 2 2 I S S U E 3 October 14, 2015, 8:15am Sophomores and juniors who signed up for the PSAT will be taking the test this month at ALA. Students have been offered a paper study guide (free from Collegeboard), and there are still some available in the office. On the day of the test, students must arrive at school on time, go to homeroom, and then report to the gym for the test. Refer to the study guide, or go online to collegeboard.org/psat, for further information about test expectations. Parent/Teacher Conferences Conferences for parents of all students are planned for the end of the first quarter on Sunday, October 25, from 3-5pm. Teachers will be available in their classrooms or another designated location to meet with parents one-on-one. There are no appointments made. YoungArts Artists in grades 10-12 can apply to this program by October 16 at youngarts.org/apply. There are monetary awards, opportunities to take classes around the country, inclusion in the Student List Service for colleges to identify and recruit talented students, and the chance to be recognized as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. If you are interested in theater, visual arts, design, dance, writing, music, and more (see the full list online), you may want to consider applying. The deadline is approaching so do it now! Requesting Transcripts ALA transcripts are requested via Parchment at parchment.com. A $3.50 Parchment fee will apply for each request. Please keep in mind that your tuition account must be current. If it is not, the Parchment fee cannot be returned to you and the request will be held. If you are not certain, you may contact the ALA Financial Office at [email protected] or 602-2688686 ext. 13. P a g e 3 October 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Ordering Graduation Cap & Gown It may seem early, but it is time to get started on plans for that important day: 2016 graduation! Information about caps and gowns and formal announcements will be presented to all seniors at lunchtime on October 22, with orders taken on November 12 before the school day. All seniors must order a gown at this time—please plan for around $50 for the cap and gown. Purchase of announcements or any other graduation items is optional. Thursday Friday 1 4PM A FrVB @ Gilbert Christian 6PM H VB vs ASU Prep Saturday 2 4PM A CC @ Desert Twilight (Grande Sports Complex, Casa Grande, AZ) 7PM A FB @ Phoenix Christian 3 10AM 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament @ ALA The 2016 class verse has been chosen. God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:5b-6 4 5 A VB @ Phoenix Country Day JV5/V6 12:15-1PM Whitworth University on campus 6 H VB vs Gila Bend JV5/V6 4PM H Fr VB vs Cortez 6PM H JV FB Vs Tonopah Valley 7 8 Chapel - Pastor Hein A VB @ Anthem Prep 4PM A CC @ Rancho JV5/V6 Solano (Rose Mofford Park) 6:15-7:45PM A Cappella & Sol Singers Practice 9 7PM A FB @ Tonopah Valley 10 11 3PM Fall Concert 12 TWISTER DAY (crazy day for gr. 10-12) NERD DAY (gr.9) 12:15PM Colorado Christian on campus 5PM Board of Directors meeting 6PM A JV FB @ Antelope 13 EMERALD CITY DAY A VB @ North Pointe Prep Fr4/JV5/V6 7:30AM Herff Jones ring orders taken - 14 POPPY FIELDS DAY (Pajama Day) 8:15AM PSAT test administration at ALA 16 SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY End of Quarter One 8:30AM A CC @ Chandler Prep Invite (Crossroads Park) 12:15PM Coyote for a Day (8th grade visit day) 4:30-6:30PM Homecoming Tailgate 5:30-8:30PM Homecoming Carnival 6PM Pep Band - FB game 7PM Sol Singers - FB Ntl Anthem 7PM H FB vs Antelope (Homecoming) 17 10AM Alumni Flag Football 7-10PM Homecoming Dance 15 WIZARD OF OZ THEME DAY 12:15PM Grand Canyon University on campus 4PM H FrVB vs North Pointe Prep H VB vs Valley Lutheran JV5/V6 PINK OUT! HOMECOMING THEME: There’s no place like HOMECOMING! Homecoming Week 18 19 NO SCHOOL 20 21 12:15PM Dordt College on 6:15-7:45PM Sol Singers campus Practice 4PM A Fr VB @ Valley Christian 6PM H JV FB vs Scottsdale Christian 25 ALA Sunday Paradise Valley, Phoenix 3-5PM Parent/Teacher Conferences for all students 26 27 6PM A JV FB @ Valley H VB vs Glendale Prep Christian JV5/V6 (Senior Night) 6:15-7:45PM A Cappella Practice 22 23 24 12:15PM Cap & Gown 7PM A FB @ Scottsdale ACT test date (not at presentation for ALL seniors Christian ALA) 4PM A CC @ Tempe Prep (Evelyn Hallman Park) A VB @ Florence Tournament 4PM H FrVB vs Gilbert Christian 5PM H JVVB vs North Pointe Prep 6PM H VB vs Ajo 28 29 Chapel - Pastor Herrmann A VB @ Phoenix Christian JV5/V6 11AM-2PM LES grades 1-4 Kickball Mixer 6:15-7:45PM Sol Singers Practice 30 31 11AM A CC Sectional @ Reformation Day Crossroads Park 6PM Pep Band - FB game 7PM H FB vs ASU Prep (Senior Night FB/CC/ Cheer) MLC Focus on Ministry Trip - New Ulm, MN P a g e 4 C O Y O T E C O N N E C T I O N S Homecoming week information – 2015 Dear ALA parents and students, Homecoming is always a special time at ALA. It provides the opportunity to build friendships, show school spirit, and develop school pride. The ALA student council has planned a wide variety of activities for the homecoming week and weekend. Friday, October 16, features a special day for eighth grade students to come and experience ALA. In the afternoon they will join the ALA students for chapel at 12:40 and a pep rally at 2:25. There is a separate Homecoming Planner/Calendar posted on the Parent Resource page of ALAcoyotes.org. The planner has been given to all students also. There are many ways for students to get involved: help with the wall decorations, participate in dress-up days, help with the skit, be loud at the pep rally, attend the Tailgate Supper, play in or cheer at the cross country meet, volleyball and football games, and attend the dance on Saturday night with their school mates. Homecoming concludes Saturday evening, October 17, with the Homecoming Dance. ALA is committed to doing everything possible to ensure a safe, secure and Christian environment for our students. The dance runs from 7 pm to 10 pm. Students and parents are encouraged to help with a brief takedown immediately following the dance. All parents are urged to be sure that they know their child’s whereabouts after the dance and that any after-dance gathering has appropriate adult supervision. Please review the dance policies and dress code on the back side of this letter. The ALA dance is a lock-in. That means that students are not allowed to go to or from their vehicles during the dance. Once students leave the dance, they are not allowed to return. Parent chaperones are always welcome to join us at no cost. Student ticket prices are $10 for each student and they are being sold at school from October 5-15. Tickets cost $12 each the day of the dance. Thank you for your help in making this year’s homecoming a safe and memorable one. I welcome any questions. Serving Jesus, Gary D. Gray, Student Council Advisor [email protected] 602-268-8686 x27 Dance policies and dress code Homecoming 2015 As an extracurricular function of ALA, the homecoming dance is an opportunity to enjoy Christian fellowship and God-pleasing recreation. To that end, it is critical that both dress and conduct reflect an attitude of decency, modesty, and Christian love. General policies The dance will begin at 7 pm. The dance is a lock-in. That means that students are not allowed to go to or from their vehicles during the dance. Once students leave the dance, they are not allowed to return. The homecoming dance is intended primarily for ALA students. Guests of ALA students will be admitted provided that they have been pre-registered with ALA no later than Wednesday, October 15 at 3pm. The guest’s name and valid parent contact phone number must be furnished. No more than one guest per ALA student is permitted. We will play only music that is appropriate for a Christian setting. All dancing must be modest and safe. Couples must remain face-to-face. Reckless or “mosh pit” type dancing will not be tolerated. Light food and beverages will be provided at the dance. The dance will conclude at 10 pm. Please be on time when picking up students. All student council members are required to remain at ALA following the dance until the cleanup is complete. Help from parents and the student body is always appreciated! Dance dress code The homecoming dance dress code is a reflection of who we are—redeemed children of God who seek to glorify him in everything that we do. Since the homecoming dance is a “formal” activity, the following standards will apply. Prom/Dance Attire The following standards will be adhered to at events where formal wear is worn. Girls must wear attire that is modest and that meet the following criteria: For the girls: Girls’ clothing must not expose cleavage. No midriffs can be exposed. Covering these areas with lace, netting, or other see-through material is not acceptable. The length of the dress or the slit on the dress may be no more than 4” above the knees. The back of the dress must not go lower than a standard bra line. A strapless dress with sweetheart or straight-across necklines are acceptable—no keyholes or plunging V’s. For the guys: A tuxedo, a dress suit, or a blazer with dress slacks, OR A long-sleeved dress shirt with dress slacks; a tie is optional Students not in compliance with the dress code must be able to permanently remedy the problem immediately. If a student is unwilling or unable to comply, parents will be contacted and the student will be dismissed from the dance. Homecoming week planner-2015 Before Homecoming Week Thursday, October 1 Student Council homecoming skit Wednesday, October 7 Deadline for classes to pick royalty nominees Friday, October 9 Royalty nominees announced after chapel October 5- 13 Order roses for friends (distributed on October 16) October 5-15 Buy dance tickets early ($10 per person/$12 the day of the dance) October 5-12 Work on wall decorations Monday, October 12 Dress up day – Twister Day/Crazy Day for grades 10-12; Nerd Day for grade 9 Dance tickets on sale ($10 per person/$12 the day of the dance) Wall decorations will be judged tonight. There will be short homeroom in the morning. Tuesday, October 13 Dress up day – Emerald City Day Dance tickets on sale Freshman and Sophomore skits after chapel Wednesday, October 14 Dress up day – Poppy Fields Day (pajama day) Dance tickets on sale and dance guest registration forms are due by 3pm Thursday, October 15 Dress up day – Theme Day/Wizard of Oz Junior and Senior skits after chapel Dance tickets on sale – last day to pre-purchase dance tickets Volleyball at home, 4/5/6pm PINK OUT! Friday, October 16 Dress up day – School Colors/School Spirit Day Rose distribution in extended homeroom Each class votes for class royalty and King and Queen in extended homeroom Coyote for a Day (8th graders visit ALA) 12:15-4:15pm Chapel 12:48-1:05pm Student class competitions in gym 1:10-2:25pm Pep Rally 2:25-3pm ALA Booster’s Tailgate Supper 4:30-6:30pm Homecoming Carnival 5:30-8:30pm Homecoming football game vs. Antelope, 7pm – Homecoming royalty announced at halftime Saturday, October 17 Alumni Flag Football Tournament, 10am Student Council dance setup – 9-11am, dance takedown & cleanup - 10pm until finished Homecoming Dance, 7-10pm ($12 per person at the door) OCTOBER 2015 Prayer Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Bless the freshmen and transfer students and give them many new friends. Be with our cross country team at the Desert Twilight tonight. Be with those playing in the 3 on 3 basketball tournament today. Personal Prayer Thoughts: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lord Jesus Christ be present now; Our hears in true devotion bow. Your Spirit send with grace divine, and let your truth within us shine. Be with our teen and adult drivers. Keep them safe on the roads. Bless music director, Ms. Oppermann, as she prepares with students for Sunday’s Fall Concert. Bless our alumni who are settling into new colleges this fall—near and far. Keep them safely in your care. Guide our Student Council members as they plan for Homecoming next week. Bless their work for our school. Be with our admissions department here and at all of our Lutheran schools as we strive to share the gospel with more children. Bless the efforts of those volunteering with the sale and work of the HELP Thrift Store. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Bless the music students who are participating in today’s Fall Concert. Bless the students during Homecoming this week. May it bring fun, laughter, and create wonderful memories for our students! May our newly revamped kids’ carnival and our new alumni flag football tournament be a blessing to many. Be with our students taking the PSAT test today at ALA. Bless the alumni and families who are visiting ALA for Homecoming this week. Keep them close to you, Lord! Bless the 8th grade students who are visiting campus today for Coyote for a Day. Bless Gary Gray, our assistant principal, as he celebrates his birthday today. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Glory to God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three in one! To you, oh blessed Trinity, be praise throughout eternity. Bless our seniors as they plan for college. Guide our students as they prepare for college ACT and SAT testing. Be with the members of our new women’s choir, the Sol Singers. Give unity to parents and teachers as together they work to educate our students. Be with our volleyball team at their tournament this weekend. Be with our parents and faculty at conferences on Sunday evening. 25 26 Bless the ministry Be with the fall of Paradise Valley sports teams as in Phoenix and the they finish their A Cappella choir as seasons and work it travels there towards posttoday for an ALA season goals. Sunday. ALAcoyotes.org 27 28 29 30 31 Thank you for our Senior athletes. May their leadership skills be a blessing to many. Grant fun and safety to the elementary students who will visit campus today for their kickball event. Bless our students who are visiting Martin Luther College for their Focus on Ministry weekend. Be with new students and families, that they may feel “at home” here at ALA. Bless our students who are participating in the ACE Choral Festival today. Arizona Lutheran Academy 602-268-8686