PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

On Sunday, October 1, the teachers will be available at ALA from 4pm - 7pm to discuss your child's progress and status in class. These conferences are optional, but you're invited to come for any or all of that time. All teachers will be stationed in the gym, and you can meet any or all of them during your visit. No need to register; we will follow an Open House format.

HOMECOMING 2023

Don't miss the Homecoming information that was sent out earlier this week!

HOMECOMING DANCE

HOMECOMING WEEK

VOLUNTEER for Homecoming events:

• Volleyball Line judge - multiple dates available
• Grill master - Oct. 6
• Gear sales - Oct. 6
• Chaperone dance - Oct. 7

FOOTBALL AT TRIVIUM PREP

Below is information for the football game at Trivium Prep starting tonight at 7pm. 

Link for tickets:
https://gofan.co/event/1139323

Entry Fee: Entry fee for the game is $5.00 for adults $2.00 for students- they will only accept cash at the door.

Address: 2001 N. Bullard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85395

Parking: Park in our main parking lot off of Encanto Blvd. as soon as you enter the campus.
There is additional parking off Bullard Ave. if the large lot is full.

Restrooms: Fans will have access to the bathrooms in our Archway Academy building closest to the field. Please have them follow all posted restroom signs from the field to the appropriate restroom area. The rest of the school is off limits to fans.

Seating: They have one set of stands but highly encourage our fans to bring lawn seats.

TRIVIUM DID NOT MENTION STREAMING. Do not give your credit card info to scam links claiming that they are streaming the game.

SCHEDULE ROTATION

There will be a schedule rotation tomorrow. The schedule will be as follows:

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SCHEDULE ROTATION

 There will be a schedule rotation tomorrow. The schedule will be as follows:

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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

On Sunday, October 1, the teachers will be available at ALA from 4pm - 7pm to discuss your child's progress and status in class. These conferences are optional, but you're invited to come for any or all of that time. All teachers will be stationed in the gym, and you can meet any or all of them during your visit. No need to register; we will follow an Open House format.

HOMECOMING WEEK-PARENT NEED-TO-KNOW INFO

Theme: Teen Beach Homecoming (from Teen Beach Movie) 

Monday, October 2

• Pajama Day - Students dress like they just woke up (dress code appropriate, of course).
• NOTE: Each day in homeroom, a participation count will be taken and points put toward the class competition. Posters and skits will be judged, and various competitions between classes will all result in points for the class, so participation is important!

Tuesday, October 3

• Barbie vs Ken - Students dress up as either Barbie or Ken.
• Video Skits will occur after Chapel

Wednesday, October 4

• Cruisin' for a Bruisin' vs Surf's Up - Sophomores/Juniors dress as bikers (Grease/Hot Rod wear), while Freshmen/Seniors dress as Surfers (Hawaiian/Tropical wear). 

Thursday, October 5

• Growing Up Day - Each Class dresses as a different age group. 
• Freshmen - Babies
• Sophomores - 4-9 year olds
• Juniors - 30-50 year olds
• Seniors - Senior Citizens

Friday, October 6

• Coyote Spirit Day - Show school spirit and wear black and gold!
• Pep rally during the final hour of the day
• 1981-1985 reunion. 
• Home Varsity Football - 7pm
• Homecoming royalty will be announced during half time. 
• Alumni will have a special tent. If you or members of your family are part of that growing group, please sign in at the tent to be eligible for alumni prizes!
• During the football game you can enjoy multiple delicious snacks from our concession stand. There are burgers, hot dogs, candy and more!
• Kids Carnival, 6:30pm - Bounces and more will be set up for kids; ALA freshmen & sophomores will work in shifts to supervise this event. K-8 children? $10 wristbands will be available at the football ticket gate. Questions? Contact Mrs. Meyer.

CARDS FOR MS. BRUSSMAN

As you may have heard, Ms. Brussman, our Student Success Coordinator, is taking a medical leave of absence while she undergoes treatment for breast cancer. Please keep her in your prayers.

If you'd like to send a card or gift card to let her know you're thinking of her, please send it to the ALA office by Friday, Sept. 29, and we will deliver it to her.

HOMECOMING DANCE 2023

The Student Council is planning a student dance on Saturday, October 7, to begin the wrap-up of Homecoming Week. Parents, please note the following points:

• The dance begins at 7pm, and entrance to the dance will be open 7-7:30pm. Students will not be able to come and go; once at the dance, they will stay at the dance.
• Tickets to the dance are $15/ person at the door. Cash and card will be accepted.
• The dance ends at 10pm.
• If parents are picking up after the dance, please be prompt.
• If students are driving, they will leave the dance at 10pm. Parents, please know what your child's plans are after 10pm.
• Students do not need to have a date to attend this dance. We encourage all students, grades 9-12, to come and have fun with their friends!
• If your child wishes to bring a date from a different high school, your student need to speak with Mr. Romsdahl by 3pm on September 29th . This must be a date, not just any person from outside of ALA. 
• Music and dancing will be kept appropriate and in line with Christian values.
• Dress code will be semi-formal and will adhere to our ALA Dress Code. See pages 17-20 of the Parent/Student Handbook. 
• Semi-formal means that guys wear a dress shirt and pants (no tie required) and girls may wear semi-formal dresses (no cleavage or midriff exposed, length or dress slit must be modest—according to the dance attire code on page 18)
• Guests must also follow this dress code. You or your child will need to let the guest know about the dress code.
• We do not wish to turn anyone away at the door. Parents, we thank you for your diligence in guiding your child's decisions about attire.

Student Council is looking forward to this culminating Homecoming event. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Romsdahl, Romsdahl@ALAcoyotes.org.

GRADUATION 2024 - REMINDER

Senior parents, it is time to order caps & gowns for graduation 2024. While tempting to put this off, it is in your best interest to get this done now so things go smoothly for graduation. 

1. Go to this link to enter in proper measurements and information. 

2. Go to this link to place your cap and gown orders. 
3. Click on Graduation Products and then Graduation a la Carte to order only the cap & gown unit. 

• Note that this unit comes with the cap, the gown, and a tassel. There is no need to order an extra tassel.
• We use rental gowns, custom-made for ALA. These gowns will be returned the day of graduation after the ceremony. The grad keeps the cap and tassel, but not the gown.
• The gowns will come to ALA and will distributed after we take the class picture.

4. Due date - November 20. 

• Why so early? Things go much more smoothly if we do things early, especially with thousands of high school graduations taking place at the same time each year.

There are many other graduation items that can be ordered: jewelry, stationery, shirts, and lots of 2023 swag. The only thing that every graduate is required to order is the cap, gown, tassel unit ($45). Your students will get a message in google classroom with the same information attached to a flyer. Please work together to make sure this is completed. If you have any questions, contact Miss Else at Else@ALAcoyotes.org.

HEARING AND VISION SCREENINGS

All students new to ALA this year will have hearing and vision screening done on Tuesday morning, 9/26.

FOOTBALL FRIDAY

Join us for the home football game on Friday, 9/22, as we take on San Pasqual!

_________________________________________

A note to our ALA family from Coach Peter:

We all have a responsibility to conduct ourselves in a respectful manner when attending ALA athletic contests so the game is enjoyable for all fans, officials, and participants.

The AIA and officials rate our coaches, players, and fans after each contest. This rating is based on a 5-point scale. Congrats to our volleyball coaches, players, and fans for a perfect rating. 

However, we're not doing quite as well at football games. Football has an overall rating of 3.92, but our football fans are rated at 2.75. Let's improve that score on Friday night!

We ask that you be positive, loving, and respectful in your words and actions as you enjoy the privilege of watching all of our Coyotes. 

____________________________________________

ALA families: remember to bring your Athletic Pass to receive free admission!

Bringing guests? Share this ticket & streaming info.

BUY GIFT CARDS. EARN $ FOR TUITION. POST #5 of 5

RaiseRight is a gift card fundraising program. The purchase of store gift cards raises funds which can be applied to your student's tuition account. It all adds up!

One RaiseRight-user/parent shared some tips:

• Set up direct deposit so that you can pay online for Scrip.
• Get the Raise Right app and shop directly from your phone 
• buy e-gift cards, so they are available sooner!

Ready to learn more?

• View retailers.
• Contact Finance@ALAcoyotes.org to order.
• Scrip FAQ.

Next Scrip plastic gift card order:
Sept. 29 at 8am

People on campus who use Scrip who may be able to answer more questions:

• Jen Bode (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org)
• Margy Hartzell (Hartzell@ALAcoyotes.org)

This is part of a series of informational posts on gift card fundraising. View other posts under the label "tuition support" on the ALA blog.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

On Sunday, October 1, the teachers will be available at ALA from 4pm - 7pm to discuss your child's progress and status in class. These conferences are optional, but you're invited to come for any or all of that time. All teachers will be stationed in the gym, and you can meet any or all of them during your visit. No need to register; we will follow an Open House format.

FALL SPORTS PICTURES AVAILABLE

Football, volleyball, cross country, and cheer 

· View pictures at annabebeephotography.com

· All digital pictures are available to our families for free on her website

· Access code: fall23 (all lowercase and no spaces)

· Questions about pictures should be emailed to Mrs. Bebee at abebee1@gmail.com

YEARBOOK - SENIOR PHOTOS

Seniors and Senior parents:

1. Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. This year we are offering 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 page recognition ads. See this attachment for more information!

2. Since many people opt to get professional photographs taken of seniors, we want to showcase them in our Yearbook. This is an FYI so you can start planning or picking out which photo you would like in the yearbook and in our Senior Spotlights on social media. 

Schedule your senior photo shoot for one of our school breaks in Nov or Dec (preferred) or plan ahead for Jan - Mar. The Yearbook staff may also take a picture of your senior, but they reserve this as a last resort. Please keep in mind that when you are taking pictures, the submitted photo should be a high-quality, clear portrait and the students in the picture should be following the ALA dress code.

Please submit photos to Photos@alacoyotes.org with the subject "[Student name] Senior photo"

If you have questions, contact Miss Schneiter at Schneiter@ALAcoyotes.org

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

GCU

A rep from GCU will be coming onto our campus during lunchtime at the end of September and October to answer any questions students may have about GCU. 

September 26 - The rep will be in front of the gym, available to speak with students to get more information on GCU and what it is like. 

October 17 - The same rep will come on that day and provide lunch to any seniors applying to GCU, and he will go through the application with them.

VOLUNTEER OPTIONS GALORE

Volunteering is one of the best ways to connect with others at ALA. With that in mind, all ALA parents are encouraged to volunteer in 1 or 2 ways each season. (Nope, it's not required, but it's good for your Coyote health!)

Ready? We've got options!

THIS FRIDAY:

Willing to man the grill or be part of the parking crew at this Friday's football game? We'd love your help! Get info & sign up here.

NEW! Would you be willing to line judge at a Fr/So or JV home volleyball match? If you plan to watch the game anyway, this is a great opportunity to help. Simply watch the game intently, and you'll have no trouble! Arrive 15 minutes before each game. Training will be provided by the ref prior to the game. Get home volleyball dates & info.

HOMECOMING: We encourage new parents to take a shift over Homecoming weekend.

• Sell Coyote gear
• Hang out and talk to alumni
• Parking team
• Grill masters

Plan ahead and claim your volunteer spot: volunteer here

RETAKE PICTURES ARE READY

Pictures taken on 9/14 are ready to view and order. 

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• ARIZONA LUTHERAN ACADEMY
• Event Code: FE211923

FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Please join us to lift Janet Brussman in prayer.

 
Ms. Brussman is our Student Success Coordinator. She is taking a medical leave of absence while she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.

 
If you'd like to send a card or gift card to let her know you're thinking of her, please send it to the ALA office by Friday, Sept. 29, and we will deliver it to her.

PIZZA LUNCH - CORRECTED LINK

The link we sent earlier seems to be broken. Please order pizza for next Friday using this link.

In case you missed it, the first pizza lunch of the year will be Friday, September 22. If your student is interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up and pay before next Thursday September 21. 

Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

Proceeds will go toward costs of upcoming mission trips.

JACK LIST IS HITTING HIS STRIDE

Arizona Lutheran Academy’s cross country star Jack List had an unlucky start to his 2023-2024 season. However, that hasn’t discouraged him after he successfully posted his best time of the season in the 5,000 meter run at the Ojo Rojo Invitational Friday morning.

Read the full article on AZPreps365 by Rayna Maggelet, an ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication student

SCHEDULE ROTATION

 Please make sure your students are advised of the upcoming schedule rotation on Monday, September 18.

HG EDC BAF

BUY GIFT CARDS. EARN $ FOR TUITION. POST #4

RaiseRight is a gift card fundraising program. The purchase of store gift cards raises funds which can be applied to your student's tuition account.

Each gift card purchase gives a rebate:

The rebate amounts vary by store, but it all adds up!

• Home improvement, like Home Depot
• Restaurants (from Applebee's to Burger King to Texas Roadhouse)
• Clothing 
• Groceries (Fry's, Walmart, Safeway)
• Planning a birthday party? How about a Main Event gift card?
• Traveling? Disney, Marriot, Southwest are all available. Read the fine print to know how these work for travel

Ready to learn more?

• View retailers.
• Contact Finance@ALAcoyotes.org to order OR,
• Contact Finance@ALAcoyotes.org to enroll. (Mr. Burmeister will share our secure "Enrollment Code.")
• Scrip FAQ.

Next Scrip order:
Sept. 29 at 8am

People on campus who use Scrip who may be able to answer more questions:

• Jen Bode (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org)
• Margy Hartzell (Hartzell@ALAcoyotes.org)

This is part of a series of informational posts on gift card fundraising. View other posts under the label "tuition support" on the ALA blog.

ALA MISSION CLUB HOSTS PIZZA LUNCH

The ALA Mission Club is once again hosting pizza lunches for students to raise money to help cover costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The first pizza lunch of the year will be Friday, September 22. If your student is interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up and pay before next Thursday September 21. 

Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

PARENTPULSE

ALA, we seek to constantly evaluate our school from multiple perspectives, all in an effort to make this an even better place for your child and your family.

Because the parent perspective is so important to us, we've partnered with ParentPulse, a company that specializes in collecting feedback for Christian schools.

Each parent in our school will be invited every few months to respond to a short survey. These surveys will be staggered – parents will receive the invitations via e-mail or text at different times (and a separate survey invitation will be sent for each child).

We simply ask that you'd take five minutes to complete the survey. Many schools only send one (longer) survey each year, but we want to capture your thoughts and feelings in shorter surveys – and at multiple points over the year – so we can understand how things are evolving and how we can best adapt!

So, please be on the lookout for an e-mail or text from ParentPulse. The subject line will clearly identify Arizona Lutheran Academy.

The information you provide is collected solely for our analysis, and your personal contact information will not be used or shared by ParentPulse. There is also an option at the end of the survey to submit your responses anonymously.

Thank you for partnering with us in Christian education!

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Coyotes at Parker
9.14.23 | 6pm

Streamed at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/parker-high-school-parker-az/game5fb4f495a
(A paid subscription is required for NFHS, but this is a legitimate streaming site.)

Parents of football players: remind your student to work ahead on homework that is due on Friday. The team will return to ALA late on Thursday night, but all are expected to have homework completed and be at school on Friday.

PICTURE RETAKE

Picture retake day is tomorrow. Please make sure your student comes dressed appropriately (no green) and it would be helpful if they can arrive a few minutes before school starts. All new international students must retake their photos.

 

Graduation 2024

Senior parents, it is time to order caps & gowns for graduation 2024.

1. Go to this link to enter in proper measurements and information. 

2. Go to this link to place your cap and gown orders. 
3. Click on Graduation Products and then Graduation a la Carte to order only the cap & gown unit. 

• Note that this unit comes with the cap, the gown, and a tassel. There is no need to order an extra tassel.
• We use rental gowns, custom-made for ALA. These gowns will be returned the day of graduation after the ceremony. The grad keeps the cap and tassel, but not the gown.
• The gowns will come to ALA and will distributed after we take the class picture.

4. Due date - November 20. 

• Why so early? Things go much more smoothly if we do things early, especially with thousands of high school graduations taking place at the same time each year.

There are many other graduation items that can be ordered: jewelry, stationery, shirts, and lots of 2023 swag. The only thing that every graduate is required to order is the cap, gown, tassel unit ($45). Your students will get a message in google classroom with the same information attached to a flyer. Please work together to make sure this is completed. If you have any questions, contact Miss Else at Else@ALAcoyotes.org.

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

ALA is excited to kick-off the second year of our partnership with Kingdom Workers. We are a host site for their Build Up program.

What is the Build Up program? The purpose of the Build Up program is to connect high school students with Christian men and women who work (or have worked) in various trades jobs. The adults teach, train, & mentor students in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and more through hands-on projects. Opportunities exist to encourage and build up teens in their faith as well.

Mr. Roger Wendt and his team of 13 adult mentors have some exciting plans for the new school year. With the assistance of ALA students, they plan to build a temporary structure which will serve as a workplace and storage area for their tools. Additional plans would engage ALA students in putting their newly acquired skills into practice by helping needy or elderly homeowners with minor repairs or improvements to their homes.

Thanks to the generous people who love Jesus and the Build Up program, there is no cost for your teen to participate! Watch this short video to hear what some of our students had to say about the program.

Our first Build Up day is scheduled for Saturday, September 23. We will meet on campus beginning at 8 am and end around noon. Please arrive shortly before 8.

If your son or daughter is interested in participating in Build Up, please complete the following steps.

1. Email Mr. Priebe (Priebe@ALAcoyotes.org) to let him know that your son or daughter plans on participating on September 23.

2. If your teen is new to Build Up, click HERE to complete the waiver.

 

SCHEDULE ROTATIONS

To avoid the same classes being affected when athletic teams leave early, we will rotate schedules during certain days. The class rotations are noted on our online calendar.

9/18-HG EDC BAF

9/28-AB CDF GEH

9/29-AB GFR CHD

10/11- HG FEB CAD

10/23-HG EDC BAF

10/31-AB CDE FHG

THE GALA TEAM WANTS YOU!

The Gala has been coined as "the event of the year." It's an evening fundraiser, auction, and dinner, with support from many, many people — set for Friday, March 22, 2024. At past Galas, we've raised funds for the Den, new vans, the marquee, locker rooms, bleachers, shade canopy, and more. It's an incredible blessing to our students!

Have you ever attended? Got ideas to make the Gala even better? Are you creative? Do you love parties? Do you love planning parties? If you answered yes to any of these, you would be a fantastic asset to the 2024 Gala Planning Team. We're looking for at least 10 more people to join, and joining the team is a great way to get to know new people.

Insider tip: our theme has western flair to it this year, but we're not revealing the title... yet. 

Our first official meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept 12 from 6-7pm in the ALA office. 

• We keep the meetings to one hour 
• We meet once each month from Sept- March. (So that's only 7 meetings.) 
• We also offer a virtual meeting option, so if you live out of town or can't get to ALA on a weeknight, you can still join the team.

Interested? Sign up here.

Questions? Contact Jen Bode at JBode@ALAcoyotes.org

HOMECOMING 2023

 Mark your calendar for Homecoming — Oct 5-7, 2023.

Students will have activities all week (info coming soon). Parents will want to join us on Thursday & Friday nights.

Get the scoop: https://alacoyotes.org/alumni/homecoming/

Plan ahead and claim your favorite volunteer spot: volunteer here 

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Seniors who are planning to attend one of the state universities in Arizona may want to consider whether or not the following scholarships would be worth applying for:

1. The Flinn Scholarship—valued at more than $130,000—covers tuition, fees, housing, and meals at one of Arizona’s public universities, plus study abroad. Each year, about 20 top Arizona high-school seniors are chosen to receive this highly competitive scholarship. More information here: https://flinn.org/flinn-scholars/


2. The Dorrance Scholarship - The Dorrance Scholarship is a need-based award given to a select group of Arizona residents who are first generation college students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 1110 SAT score/22 ACT score. More information here: https://dorrancescholarship.org/

FOOTBALL GAME CHANGE

Coyotes,

There are no officials available for next Friday's football game at Parker. This game has been moved to Thursday (9/14, 6:00pm) at Parker.

Dismissal and leave times will be shared later with players and families. This will be a late-night arrival at ALA, but all are expected to have homework completed and be at school on Friday.

Blessings on your weekend.

DAVID PETER, MCAA, CAA

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | HEAD FOOTBALL COACH | INSTRUCTOR
Arizona Lutheran Academy
602-268-8686 ext. 119
602-525-9378 (cell)
ALAcoyotes.org

FOOTBALL GAME 9/8

Join us for the home football game on Friday, 9/8, as we take on Camp Verde!

ALA families: you receive free admission when you present your Athletic Pass.

Bringing guests? Share this ticket & streaming info.

FOUNTAIN HILLS CROSS COUNTRY MEET

If you are interested in watching a Cross Country meet this year (especially since we don't have a home meet on the schedule) this weekend is a good one to go to. 90 teams competing in the early morning (think 80-90°) at the beautiful Fountain Park sets a great stage for our runners to shine. 

Schedule

6:30am Coaches 1k Race
7:00am Large School Boys (D1/D2) 5k
7:20am Large School Girls (D1/D2)5k
7:45am Small School (D3/D4) Boys 5k
8:05am Small School (D3/D4) Girls 5k
8:30am Division 1 Boys JV 3200m
8:40am Division 2 Boys JV 3200m
8:50am Large School (D1/D2) Girls JV 3200m
9:00am Small School Girls (D3/D4) JV 3200m
9:10am Small School Boys (D3/D4) JV 3200m
9:45am Awards

More info:
5K Course
3200M Course
Parking Info

COUNSELING AVAILABLE

Schools around the country are seeing more mental health related challenges in students. Our teens need our support at this critical time. Parents, teachers, and school counselors need to work together to help kids who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues stemming from underlying mental health conditions.

Through a partnership with ALA, Christian Family Solutions (CFS) has a counselor on site to help students who may be exhibiting symptoms of anxiety, depression, attention deficit, impulse control, or a variety of other mental health and behavioral issues. CFS combines the unconditional love of Jesus with effective counseling strategies. Students who have accessed counseling services in the past have been able to become more focused, resilient, and ready to learn. Most of all, they are reassured that they are dearly loved children of God, no matter what their challenges or circumstances.

The services of Christian Family Solutions are clinical mental health services. Starting next Wednesday, we are going to be conducting ten-minute informal check-ins with the freshmen and other students who are new to ALA this year (including international students). These check-ins will occur during your teen’s study hall and begin on September 13. If you have any questions or concerns please contact ALA’s referring agent, Mr. Ben Priebe. (Priebe@ALAcoyotes.org)

We love the teens of Arizona Lutheran Academy (ALA). We are blessed by this partnership, and by the relationships we build with the teens we serve. We pray that we can be a supportive resource to them and to you as well.


Warm regards,



Naomi R. Ruppel MA (AZ), (CA), LMFT

nruppel@wlcfs.org

BUY GIFT CARDS. EARN $ FOR TUITION. POST #3

RaiseRight, formerly known as “Shop with Scrip,” is a gift card fundraising program.

What gift cards do people purchase most often?

• groceries (Fry's, Safeway, Walmart are popular)
• gifts (need a restaurant card for grandparents?)
• daily coffee stops (Starbucks is popular and you can earn 4.5% back!)
• Amazon purchases
• Target & Kohl's are always handy to have in your wallet! 

Is there an app?

• Yes! It's called RaiseRight and you can download from your preferred app store. 
• And you can scan/use gift cards directly from the app.

Ready to learn more?

• View retailers.
• Contact Finance@ALAcoyotes.org to order.
• Scrip FAQ.

Next Scrip order:
Sept 15 at 8am

• Physical gift cards will arrive a few days later and can be sent home with your student
• E-cards are available immediately when Mr. Burmeister places the order (or sometimes even earlier!)

People on campus who use Scrip who may be able to answer more questions:

• Jen Bode (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org)
• Margy Hartzell (Hartzell@ALAcoyotes.org)

This is part of a series of informational posts on gift card fundraising. View other posts under the label "tuition support" on the ALA blog.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY

If your student was missing from picture day or you requested a retake, please note that these retakes will happen the morning of September 14th. Please make sure your child does not wear green.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LIST for STUDENTS

College Depot through the Phoenix Public Library has a current scholarship list. Please encourage your student to look through this listing periodically and apply for those that are applicable. Most, but not all, are for seniors. Some deadlines are already approaching.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP

Ready to volunteer? We've got options!

Willing to man the grill or be part of the parking crew at this Friday's football game? We'd love your help! Get info & sign up here.

NEW! Would you be willing to line judge at a Fr/So or JV home volleyball match? If you plan to watch the game anyway, this is a great opportunity to help. Simply watch the game intently, and you'll have no trouble! Arrive 15 minutes before each game. Training will be provided by the ref prior to the game.

Get home volleyball dates & info.

JUNIOR COYOTE CHEER CAMP

Spread the word to friends with elementary-aged girls!


Saturday, September 16, 2023

Register by September 8 to guarantee a t-shirt.

Learn cheers, jumps, basic stunting and tumbling skills

Grades 1-3
10:00am-12:00pm
Showcase routine at 12:00pm

Grades 4-8
12:45pm-3:00pm
perform with ALA cheer team at Sept 22 football game

Visit https://alacoyotes.org/jr-coyote-cheer-camp/ or contact Coach Schneiter (Schneiter@alacoyotes.org) for more information.

SOCCER DECISION

Unfortunately, we informed the AIA this morning that we will not be fielding a soccer team this winter. We did not have enough interest to field a team. Although this may seem early in the school year to make this decision, all attempts to find more willing participants were exhausted. Also, it is crucial to inform our opponents with enough time for them to find teams to replace us on their schedule.


Coach Peter will be evaluating our sports offerings for the future as we continue to look to serve our student body.

 

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

As you know, this is Labor Day weekend, and Monday is a holiday—no school! Classes will resume Tuesday, 9/5, with a 9:00am start (first day back is 9:00am). Enjoy your weekend!