PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH MISSION ADVANCEMENT TEAM

Are you interested in helping promote the mission of ALA? Our Mission Advancement department is looking for a part-time executive assistant to help us share the mission and vision of ALA with our donors and friends. This is a part-time position, with an average of 5-10 hours per work, working from home.

Position Summary

The executive assistant assists capital campaign leaders with scheduling donor meetings, distributing pertinent campaign materials, and doing follow up communication with potential donors. This person will manage notes from meetings, update the Donor Perfect database, and track all paperwork for donor gifts and commitments for the capital campaign.

This position will be part of the ALA Development department, working closely with the Director of Mission Advancement and the Development Assistant.

Qualifications - Organized, Detail-oriented, Passionate about the ALA ministry, Persistent, Proficient in phone and email communication, Data entry skills, helpful to have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Google Drive.

If you are interested or need more information, contact Doug Meyer, meyer@alacoyotes.org or 602-626-0084.

POSITION AVAILABLE

ALA is seeking an individual to work in the Student Success Department alongside Mrs. Hartzell. The duties involved would be working one-on-one or in small groups with students on their academic needs (explaining concepts in math, science, religion, etc.), creating study materials, and spending one school period assisting in the Foundations of Math class with Mrs. Johnson. While no previous experience is required, background in teaching, special education, and/or working closely with teenagers would be of great benefit! This is a part time position (10am - 3pm) and ideally would begin November 27, 2023. If you would like to hear more about what is involved with the position, please contact Mrs. Hartzell at Hartzell@ALAcoyotes.org. If you’re interested in taking the position, please contact Mr. Rosenbaum at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org.

WELS CHORAL FEST

Our A Cappella Choir is participating in the WELS National Choral Fest this weekend!

You can watch both of the concerts online from the comfort of your own home. Also, we hope they'll share photos, so follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Please note: The times listed below are Central time. However Wisconsin goes off Daylight Savings Time on Saturday evening, so be careful not to miss either concert!

POPS CONCERT
Friday, Nov. 3 | 7pm Central Daylight Time

This concert features many WELS high school choirs from across the United States, each performing their own secular piece.

SACRED CONCERT
Sunday, Nov. 5 | 2pm Central Standard Time

In this concert, the students in the choirs are mixed together and sing praises to our Savior as a large group. Look for ALA choir members in gold robes.

Get streaming links at https://www.welsfinearts.org/2023-wels-national-choral-fest

PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH MISSION ADVANCEMENT TEAM

Are you interested in helping promote the mission of ALA? Our Mission Advancement department is looking for a part-time executive assistant to help us share the mission and vision of ALA with our donors and friends. This is a part-time position, with an average of 5-10 hours per work, working from home.

Position Summary

The executive assistant assists capital campaign leaders with scheduling donor meetings, distributing pertinent campaign materials, and doing follow up communication with potential donors. This person will manage notes from meetings, update the Donor Perfect database, and track all paperwork for donor gifts and commitments for the capital campaign.

This position will be part of the ALA Development department, working closely with the Director of Mission Advancement and the Development Assistant.

Qualifications - Organized, Detail-oriented, Passionate about the ALA ministry, Persistent, Proficient in phone and email communication, Data entry skills, helpful to have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Google Drive.

If you are interested or need more information, contact Doug Meyer, meyer@alacoyotes.org or 602-626-0084.

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

AB CDE FHG

VOLLEYBALL PLAY-IN GAME

Our ALA Coyote volleyball team is ranked #13 and will play on Tuesday in a Play-in game. The winner of this game advances to the AIA 2A State Volleyball Tournament.

Tuesday, 10/31, 6pm
at Arizona Lutheran Academy
#13 Arizona Lutheran vs. #20 Valley (Sanders)

Volleyball admission: (Cash or credit card accepted at the gate)

• $5 … Adults
• $3 … age 60+
• $2 … Students (age 6 – grade 12)
• Free … all ALA students and age 5 and under

PLEASE NOTE:

• ALA Annual Athletic Passes are NOT valid.
• AIA passes, issued by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, are valid.
• Watch for free online at ALAcoyotes.org/YouTube

As State Tournaments progress, we will share news on social media and on the "Latest" News" section of our website.

STATE TOURNAMENT - FOOTBALL ROUND 1

Our ALA Football team is headed to State!

Friday, Nov. 3

7pm

Location: Home

Round 1

#2 Arizona Lutheran vs  #15 Scottsdale Prep

Bracket

ADMISSION 

• Purchase online: GoFan ticketing (NO CASH)
• $10.00 Adults
• $5 Students with High School ID
• Tickets should be purchased online before arriving.

Coach Peter and three of our football captains (Gideon, Jorge, Rylan) appeared on the AZPreps365 2A-3A Football Bracket Show on Saturday. Watch the 2A-3A Bracket Show on Facebook.

PLEASE NOTE:

• ALA Annual Athletic Passes are NOT valid.
• AIA passes, issued by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, are valid.
• This game will NOT be streamed. Do not give your credit card info to anyone claiming to stream the game.

As State Tournaments progress, we will share news on social media and on the "Latest" News" section of our website.

STATE ADMISSION - CROSS COUNTRY

Our boys team and Ava Wadhwa have advanced to the Div IV State Cross Country Meet!

Saturday, Nov. 4
8:55 a.m. Division IV Boys
9:45 a.m. Division IV Girls

Location: Cave Creek Golf Course
15202 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85023


ADMISSION 

Purchase online: GoFan ticketing (NO CASH)

$15.00 Adults
$7.50 Students with High School ID

PARKING/DIRECTIONS FOR FANS

• Do NOT park at Christ Church of the Valley (CCV)
• Thunderbird High School and Turf Paradise parking lot will be open for FREE public parking.
• Glendale Union Buses will provide transportation to and from the Cave Creek Golf Course parking lot. Tickets will need to be redeemed prior to boarding the shuttle.   

PLEASE NOTE:

• Tickets should be purchased online at GoFan before arriving at Thunderbird High School or Turf Paradise.
• Ticket assistance and redemption will be at Thunderbird High School and Turf Paradise North Parking Lot.
• Tickets will be redeemed prior to boarding shuttle buses or walking through the gates at Cave Creek Golf Course.
• The admission price includes the shuttle to and from the Golf Course and entrance into the event.
• Due to the high volume of traffic on 19th Ave. it is highly recommended to park at Thunderbird High School, 1750 West Thunderbird Road, Phoenix AZ, 85023

Spectator Info

We will share State Meet results on social media. Please share photos to Photos@ALAcoyotes.org.

NO SCHOOL

Remember that there is no school on Thursday or Friday this week (11/2-11/3). Most of our teachers will be attending the WELS District Teachers Conference in Peoria, Az.

 

WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION

For basketball, wrestling, and winter cheer competition please see the notice below.

Winter sports registrations:

• Registrations are due on FamilyID.com by Friday, October 27.
• If your child is currently involved in a fall sport, you still need to register by Oct 27.
• If you have an account on FamilyID, you will need to login, choose the winter sport your child will be participating in, enter their name, then FamilyID will auto fill your information except for signatures - you still need to enter those.
• For new students at ALA who have not played in a sport yet, parents need to create an account on FamilyID.com, upload your health insurance information, upload your child's 2023-24 AIA sports physical, & upload a completed AIA Brainbook/Opioid certificate after your child has completed the online course about concussion symptoms and opioid misuse at aiaacademy.org.

Winter sports practices Begins on Monday, October 30. 

• All athletes must be registered on FamilyID.com and cleared by the athletic department in order to participate in practices.
• Athletes still involved in fall sports will join practices when their fall sports season has ended but must still be registered on FamilyID for the winter sport they plan to participate in.

DIAMONDBACK SPIRIT DAY

Monday Oct. 30 has been declared a “Diamondbacks Spirit Day” at ALA in support of their first home game in the world series. Students are encouraged to wear Diamondbacks gear or team colors (Black, Red, White, or Teal) on Monday to cheer the D’backs on to victory!

POSITION AVAILABLE

ALA is seeking an individual to work in the Student Success Department alongside Mrs. Hartzell. The duties involved would be working one-on-one or in small groups with students on their academic needs (explaining concepts in math, science, religion, etc.), creating study materials, and spending one school period assisting in the Foundations of Math class with Mrs. Johnson. While no previous experience is required, background in teaching, special education, and/or working closely with teenagers would be of great benefit! This is a part time position (10am - 3pm) and ideally would begin November 27, 2023. If you would like to hear more about what is involved with the position, please contact Mrs. Hartzell at Hartzell@ALAcoyotes.org. If you’re interested in taking the position, please contact Mr. Rosenbaum at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org.

ALA on FOOTBALL BRACKET SHOW ON SAT AT 9am

Our Coyote football team has secured the 2A Gila Region title, and we're headed into the post-season!

Coach Peter and three captains (Jorge, Gideon, and Rylan) will be interviewed on the AZ Preps 2A-3A Bracket Show on Saturday morning at (approximately) 9am. 

Listen on 1580 AM radio or watch on NFHS Network (set up an acct to watch free on NFHS).

GRADUATION ORDERS

Senior parents-please start/finish placing your graduation orders. The deadline is November 20. The links are once again pasted below.

 
1. Go to this link to enter in proper measurements and contact information.
2. Go to this link to place your cap and gown orders.

CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONALS

ALA Coyote Cross Country Sectional results:
Boys team: 5th place overall and team advances to State!
Girls team: 8th place overall, Ava Wadhwa places 6th and advances to State!

Boys State Championship: Sat., Nov. 4, 8:55 a.m., Cave Creek Golf Course (Boys team)
Girls State Championship: Sat., Nov. 4, 9:45 a.m., Cave Creek Golf Course (Ava)

Photo by Anna Bebee

More photos will be shared soon at annabebeephotography.com

Join us to CONGRATULATE our athletes on Facebook or Instagram.

CALLS FOR TEACHERS

This past Monday the ALA Board of Directors issued two calls.  A call is an offer to consider a new position guided we believe by God the Holy Spirit. The teacher would need to decide whether they remain in their current position, or to accept the new offer. 

• Ms. Moriah Hackbarth has been called to teach upper level math full-time starting next year. She is currently serving at Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School in Waco, Nebraska.
• Mrs. Jamie Johnson, currently our Spanish and math instructor, has been extended a call to continue teaching here next year. 

Please keep the two called teachers in your prayers as they consider their calls. We will let you know when each has reached a decision.

WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION

For basketball, wrestling, and winter cheer competition:

• Registrations are due on FamilyID.com by tomorrow, October 27.
• If your child is currently involved in a fall sport, you still need to register by tomorrow, Oct 27.
• If you have an account on FamilyID, you will need to login, choose the winter sport your child will be participating in, enter their name, then FamilyID will auto fill your information except for signatures - you still need to enter those.
• For new students at ALA who have not played in a sport yet, parents need to create an account on FamilyID.com, upload your health insurance information, upload your child's 2023-24 AIA sports physical, & upload a completed AIA Brainbook/Opioid certificate after your child has completed the online course about concussion symptoms and opioid misuse at aiaacademy.org.

Winter sports practices begin on Monday, October 30. 

• All athletes must be registered on FamilyID.com and cleared by the athletic department in order to participate in practice on Monday.
• Athletes still involved in fall sports will join practices when their fall sports season has ended but must still be registered on FamilyID for the winter sport they plan to participate in.

FRIDAY FOOTBALL PLAYED AT WESTVIEW

Football against St. John Paul II 

10/27/2023

7:00pm 

The game will not be streamed. Watch our ALA Facebook page for score updates.

PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE: Westview High School
ADDRESS: 10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy, Avondale, AZ 85392

PARKING 

• Enter the campus from 107th Ave and Indian School Rd.
• Turn right into the main parking entrance.
• Please refer to the campus map 

ADMISSION PRICES 

Tickets can be purchased online through HomeTown Ticketing prior to arriving on campus or at the site the day of the game (Cash or card)

• Adults = $5.00
• Students = $4.00 with Student ID
• 6 yr.’s and under are free
• https://jp2catholic.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
  $50.00 and $100.00 dollar bills will not be accepted

Current AIA passes honored; Card Holder and 1 Guest

ENTRY GUIDELINES & BLEACHERS (Seating)

• Fans for both teams will use the entry by the locker rooms.
• All visiting fans must sit on the east side of the field.

SNACK BAR - A snack bar will be open during the game on the south side of the home side bleachers.

GENERAL INFORMATION

For the safety and security of our guests, the following are prohibited at Westview’s Campus.

• No animals, except working service animals. Documentation must be provided. 
• Use of alcohol and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and smokeless cigarettes/tobacco.
• Bikes, skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, longboards
• Sticks, poles or similar objects that can be used as a weapon - Fireworks, drones or laser pointers.
• Anything that would be harmful to the Westview campus and visitors

To find AIA school locations, visit https://aiaonline.org/schools
(Search for school name [Westview], scroll down for map link).

You can also find the above link to find schools at ALAcoyotes.org/Athletics

Student theme: Halloween Night

COYOTE GEAR FLASH SALE — ENDS FRIDAY

72-HR Flash Sale:
20% OFF $75+

HURRY—save on Coyote tees, hats, quarter zips and tumblers 10/25 thru 10/27.

It’s FLASH SALE time! Now thru Friday, take 20% OFF when you spend $75+ on custom tees, hats, quarter zips and tumblers. Don’t wait—this sale ends soon so head our Coyote Sideline Store and score w/ TEAM20 now.

(Shipping can take a few weeks, so plan head for Christmas gifts.)

VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT - THURSDAY

Join us for VOLLEYBALL Senior Night on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Seniors and their parents will be recognized prior to the Varsity game, which is scheduled to start at 6pm, but actual game times can vary. 

UPDATE ON MISS ST GERMAINE

 Your student may have indicated that we had a prayer on behalf of Miss St Germaine this morning. She was hospitalized last night with a potential allergic reaction to a medication. Doctors are still exploring the causes, but we are confident that God will keep her in his hands and guide the doctors through this process. If you would like to send her a message, please email her at stgermaine@ALAcoyotes.org. 

PINK OUT TONIGHT

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Home 

Fr/So VB vs Phoenix Christian - 4:00pm

JV 5pm | Vars 6pm vs Trivium Prep 

Wear pink to support those fighting breast cancer. Donations accepted to benefit Ms. Janet Brussman, our Student Success Coordinator, as she battles breast cancer.

There will be two prizes for the "best dressed" theme outfit.

FOOTBALL NEWS

Our Coyote football team is currently undefeated (9-0), which has secured the #1 spot in the 2A power rankings, the 2A Gila Region title, and we're headed into the post-season!

2A Rankings  |  2A Bracket

The ALA Coyote Nation has been loud & proud for our regular season games, and we hope to see everyone at our post-season games too! 

Friday, Nov 3
7:00pm H FB @ ALA State Round 1 (vs TBD)

(if we win on Nov. 3, we advance)

Thursday, Nov. 9
7:00pm FB @ State Quarterfinals (at high seed school)

Interested in helping out at these games? We could use you as a grill-master or on the parking crew! Volunteer here.

COYOTE GEAR FLASH SALE

72-HR Flash Sale: ️

20% OFF $75+

HURRY—save on Coyote tees, hats, quarter zips and tumblers 10/25 thru 10/27.

It’s FLASH SALE time! Now thru Friday, take 20% OFF when you spend $75+ on custom tees, hats, quarter zips and tumblers. Don’t wait—this sale ends soon so head our Coyote Sideline Store and score w/ TEAM20 now.

(Shipping can take a few weeks, so plan head for Christmas gifts.)

LETTERMAN JACKETS

Did your child letter last year? Thinking of purchasing a letterman jacket for Christmas? We use a local company, Phoenix Lettering, for all our letterman jackets. Jackets take 6-10 weeks to arrive, so order now for Christmas gifts.

Get details and pricing on this Phoenix Lettering jacket flyer.

Reach out to Phoenix Lettering directly to start your order!

4438 N. 35th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017
602.246.4003 | www.phoenixlettering.com
<info@phoenixlettering.com>

Updated on 10/24: This jacket has been sold.  SALE! We have one sample jacket, size medium, in stock. Contact Jen Bode at JBode@ALAcoyotes.org to inquire about purchasing at sample/discount pricing, if a medium jacket would fit your child.

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM - FREE PREVIEW!

Sony Pictures and their faith-based filmmaking arm, Affirm, have booked a Harkins movie theater near GCU to host a free preview screening of their new Christmas musical, JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM, on Monday, October 23rd at 7pm – Harkins Theaters, Christown 14, 1620 W. Montebello, Phoenix, AZ 85015.

The cast ranges from Antonio Banderas to Lecrae with a bunch of appealing young actors in between. When they arrange these kinds of screenings, it is because they’re proud and excited about what they’ve made and want to get the word out in advance to communities like ours.

They’ve already paid for the theater, we can now fill it up. It is a faith friendly film for all ages.

RSVP to the screening and to see the trailer

SIX VOLLEYBALL LINE JUDGES STILL NEEDED

Willing to line judge at one of our final volleyball games? Volunteer here.

VOTE AGAIN?

WILLING TO VOTE AGAIN for the Friday Night Fever Hot Shots Plays of the Week? (You can vote multiple times from Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct 20 at 10am.)

Gideon Enter's touchdown run was nominated as one of three "plays of the week," and we get to vote which one wins the title! The voting results are very tight as we compete against ALA-Gilbert North—a school that is considerably larger than we are. Get voting, ALA Coyote nation!

Watch, vote, and share this link: https://www.12news.com/article/sports/high-school/friday-night-fever/vote-friday-night-fever-week-8-hot-shots-plays-of-the-week/75-44b4cd8f-f8c8-45de-8bdc-533ebb9372b3

MESSAGE FROM JANET BRUSSMAN

Here is a message from Janet Brussman.

ALA staff and families,

Thank you so much for the wonderful basket full of treats, cards, and posters. It sure brightened up my day! I've been getting through chemo with a few side effects. God is our refuge and strength an ever-present help in trouble. Isaiah 40:29.

God's blessings.

Love, Janet

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Parents of seniors (others can check this out as well - it’s never too soon!) There are many resources available for finding college scholarships. Here are some websites for you and your college bound student may want to check out:

https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#parents

https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/

https://www.scholarships.com/

WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION

For basketball, wrestling, and winter cheer competition please see the notice below.

Winter sports registrations:

• Registrations are due on FamilyID.com by Friday, October 27.
• If your child is currently involved in a fall sport, you still need to register by Oct 27.
• If you have an account on FamilyID, you will need to login, choose the winter sport your child will be participating in, enter their name, then FamilyID will auto fill your information except for signatures - you still need to enter those.
• For new students at ALA who have not played in a sport yet, parents need to create an account on FamilyID.com, upload your health insurance information, upload your child's 2023-24 AIA sports physical, & upload a completed AIA Brainbook/Opioid certificate after your child has completed the online course about concussion symptoms and opioid misuse at aiaacademy.org.

Winter sports practices Begins on Monday, October 30. 

• All athletes must be registered on FamilyID.com and cleared by the athletic department in order to participate in practices.
• Athletes still involved in fall sports will join practices when their fall sports season has ended but must still be registered on FamilyID for the winter sport they plan to participate in.

PSAT TOMORROW

Students who signed up to take the PSAT/NMSQT will be taking this test tomorrow morning (Thursday, 10/19). Please read this previous post for details.

PIZZA LUNCH

The ALA Mission Club is offering a Costco Pizza lunch on Friday, October 20. Proceeds will go toward costs of upcoming mission trips while you get to enjoy a yummy lunch you didn't have to make at home!

Cost is $3/single slice or $5/double slice. Two topping options will be offered and you can mix/match your slice choices.

Order with two easy steps:

(1) Fill out this form.

(2) Payment can be made in cash, through Venmo or Zelle, or on a credit/debit card. Payment must be in by 12:45PM (end of lunch) on Thursday, October 19 or your order will not be placed.

• Cash should be given to Ms Petersen in Room 14 Study Hall by Thursday at lunch
• Venmo account: @Jenni-Petersen-2
• Zelle account: 313.782.2677
• Credit/Debit Cards: Accepted during lunch on Thursday, October 19 ONLY

In previous announcements, we neglected to share the form, so if you paid, please also submit the form. 

FOOTBALL PHOTOS

Tyler Bolken, a photographer from Tonopah Valley, gave photos from last Friday's football game to us as a courtesy but asked that we give him credit when sharing.

Tyler Bolken's album

Credit: https://www.instagram.com/tylerbolken/ or @TylerBolken

Also remember to look through the https://www.annabebeephotography.com/ albums. Download and share but please give credit to Anna Bebee. 

SENIOR NIGHT PHOTOS

Senior Nights give us the chance to recognize senior athletes and their parents for outstanding contributions and commitment to our athletic program. It's impressive when we look back and see the impact made at ALA by so many of our students. These young men and women give so much time, talent, and heart to our school. We thank our senior athletes for sharing their gifts and leading by example. To God be the glory!

View the Senior photos and the Senior football poem in the program.

View and download photos on Facebook.

VOTE AGAIN?

WILLING TO VOTE AGAIN for the Friday Night Fever Hot Shots Plays of the Week? (You can vote multiple times from Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct 20 at 10am.)

Gideon Enter's touchdown run was nominated as one of three "plays of the week," and we get to vote which one wins the title! The voting results are very tight as we compete against ALA-Gilbert North—a school that is considerably larger than we are. Get voting, ALA Coyote nation!

Watch, vote, and share this link: https://www.12news.com/article/sports/high-school/friday-night-fever/vote-friday-night-fever-week-8-hot-shots-plays-of-the-week/75-44b4cd8f-f8c8-45de-8bdc-533ebb9372b3

PIZZA LUNCH - PAYMENT DUE THURSDAY

 The ALA Mission Club is offering a Costco Pizza lunch on Friday, October 20. Proceeds will go toward costs of upcoming mission trips. 

Cost is $3/single slice or $5/double slice. Two topping options will be offered and you can mix/match your slice choices.

 
Payment can be made 

• in cash (give to Ms Petersen in Room 14 Study Hall by Thursday, Oct. 19 at lunch)
• through Venmo or Zelle, 
• Venmo account: @Jenni-Petersen-2
• Zelle account: 313.782.2677
• with credit/debit cards: Accepted during lunch on Thursday, October 19 ONLY

Payment must be in by 12:45pm (end of lunch) on Thursday, October 19 or your order will not be placed. 

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

AB GFE CHD

BUS SERVICE

There will be no after-school bus service to Grace in Glendale on Wednesday, October 18. Please make alternate arrangements.

VOTE AGAIN?

WILLING TO VOTE AGAIN for the Friday Night Fever Hot Shots Plays of the Week? (You can vote multiple times from Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct 20 at 10am.)
Gideon Enter's touchdown run was nominated as one of three "plays of the week," and we get to vote which one wins the title! The voting results are very tight as we compete against ALA-Gilbert North—a school that is considerably larger than we are. Get voting, ALA Coyote nation!

Watch, vote, and share this link: https://www.12news.com/article/sports/high-school/friday-night-fever/vote-friday-night-fever-week-8-hot-shots-plays-of-the-week/75-44b4cd8f-f8c8-45de-8bdc-533ebb9372b3

VOTE AGAIN?

WILLING TO VOTE AGAIN for the Friday Night Fever Hot Shots Plays of the Week?  (You can vote multiple times from Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct 20 at 10am.)

Gideon Enter's touchdown run was nominated as one of three "plays of the week," and we get to vote which one wins the title! The voting results are very tight as we compete against ALA-Gilbert North—a school that is considerably larger than we are. Get voting, ALA Coyote nation!

 

Watch, vote, and share this link: https://www.12news.com/article/sports/high-school/friday-night-fever/vote-friday-night-fever-week-8-hot-shots-plays-of-the-week/75-44b4cd8f-f8c8-45de-8bdc-533ebb9372b3

BUS SERVICE

There will be no after-school bus service to Grace in Glendale on Wednesday, October 18. Please make alternate arrangements.

BUS SERVICE

There will be no after-school bus service to Grace in Glendale on Wednesday, October 18. Please make alternate arrangements.

NO SCHOOL-FALL BREAK

Please remember there no school for fall break on Monday, October 16, 2023. Enjoy the long weekend! 

VOTE: HOT SHOT PLAY OF THE WEEK

VOTE: Friday Night Fever Hot Shots Plays of the Week!  (Vote from Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct 20 at 10am)

 Gideon Enter's touchdown run was nominated as one of three "plays of the week," and now we get to vote which one wins the title! Get voting, ALA Coyote nation!

 

Watch, vote, and share this link: https://www.12news.com/article/sports/high-school/friday-night-fever/vote-friday-night-fever-week-8-hot-shots-plays-of-the-week/75-44b4cd8f-f8c8-45de-8bdc-533ebb9372b3

PARENT SURVEY

Hello! My name is Emily Christopher, and I am a senior at ALA. I am requesting parents' input as part of a project for my Honors Government class. This form is to determine if the school administration or the teachers should determine bigger rules. More information is found in the form here. I would appreciate your response by October 18 (Wednesday).

PROM FUNDRAISING CAR WASH

On October 28, we will be hosting a car wash here at ALA to help support our Prom! 

• You can buy tickets from 10/15-10/25 for $12. 
• Please send your students with cash to give Miss St Germaine. 
• You can also Use Venmo and send it @ Jade-StGermaine.
•  If you use Venmo, please make sure your name is on the transaction as well as the name of your child!

SENIOR NIGHT & PINK OUT

Friday, Oct. 13
SENIOR NIGHT for CROSS COUNTRY, CHEER, FOOTBALL

Kick-off: 7pm

Seniors and their parents will be recognized at halftime of the football game. 

Parents of senior athletes, 

• Wear your favorite ALA tee! We'll take a photo of you with your senior which make a great keepsake. View and download from our Facebook page next week.
• Meet at the light pole south of the bleachers when there are 2 minutes on the clock prior to halftime. Please listen for the announcement asking you to make your way to the track. Parents need to line up on the track organized by sport, then by last name prior to entering the field. Mrs. Veronica Wene will meet you near the light pole and help get you all organized.
• After you walk to the center of the field to meet your student, please pause briefly for a photo, then proceed to the north 40-yard line and wait with your athlete until all seniors have been recognized.
• Senior announcements will be made in the following order.

• Football
• Cheer
• Cross Country

PINK OUT:

• Late breaking news! Student Council has also declared a Pink Out for students on Friday, Oct. 13, so students are encouraged to wear pink.
• For all guests: There will be donation opportunities near concessions and by the entrance tickets to support Ms. Janet Brussman, our Student Success Coordinator, who is battling breast cancer.
• The football players on the field will be wearing pink (socks, tape, sleeves, etc.)

PIZZA LUNCH

The ALA Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The next pizza lunch will be Friday, October 20. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before next Thursday, October 19. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

GRADUATION ORDERS

Senior parents-please start/finish placing your graduation orders. The deadline is November 20. The links are once again pasted below. 

1. Go to this link to enter in proper measurements and contact information.
2. Go to this link to place your cap and gown orders.

WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION

For basketball, wrestling, and winter cheer competition please see the notice below.

Winter sports registrations:

• Registrations are due on FamilyID.com by Friday, October 27.
• If your child is currently involved in a fall sport, you still need to register by Oct 27.
• If you have an account on FamilyID, you will need to login, choose the winter sport your child will be participating in, enter their name, then FamilyID will auto fill your information except for signatures - you still need to enter those.
• For new students at ALA who have not played in a sport yet, parents need to create an account on FamilyID.com, upload your health insurance information, upload your child's 2023-24 AIA sports physical, & upload a completed AIA Brainbook/Opioid certificate after your child has completed the online course about concussion symptoms and opioid misuse at aiaacademy.org.

Winter sports practices 

• Begins on Monday, October 30. 
• All athletes must be registered on FamilyID.com and cleared by the athletic department in order to participate in practices.
• Athletes still involved in fall sports will join practices when their fall sports season has ended but must still be registered on FamilyID for the winter sport they plan to participate in.

PSAT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

Next Thursday, October 19, students who signed up to take the PSAT/NMSQT at ALA will be testing in the morning after homeroom.

 
Students should bring

• their Chromebook 
• a supply of No. 2 pencils with erasers (Mechanical pencils are not allowed by College Board.)
• a calculator (there will be a built-in calculator provided)
• drinks and snacks for break (All food and drinks will be put to the side to be consumed only during break.)

Students should not bring things like cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, pens, highlighters, pens, mechanical or colored pencils, and so forth. 

Students will finish testing by lunch time.

PIZZA LUNCH

The ALA Mission Club is offering a Costco Pizza lunch on Friday, October 20. Proceeds will go toward costs of upcoming mission trips. 

Cost is $3/single slice or $5/double slice. Two topping options will be offered and you can mix/match your slice choices.

 
Payment can be made 

• in cash (give to Ms Petersen in Room 14 Study Hall by Thursday, Oct. 19 at lunch)
• through Venmo or Zelle, 
• Venmo account: @Jenni-Petersen-2
• Zelle account: 313.782.2677
• with credit/debit cards: Accepted during lunch on Thursday, October 19 ONLY

Payment must be in by 12:45pm (end of lunch) on Thursday, October 19 or your order will not be placed. 

FALL CONCERT

Join us for the Fall Concert, Storybook Songs, featuring A Cappella Choir, Concert Choir, Freshman Choir, and Concert Band. 

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Music on the program comes from The Lion King, Frozen, Newsies, and a number of other delightful selections. Watch out for Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky! This free concert is open to all ALA families and the public. 


Arrival times 
5:30 - A Cappella
5:45 - Band
6:00 - Concert Choir
6:15 - Freshman Choir

GCU APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

Next week on Tuesday, October 17, our GCU rep, Walker Esquibel, will be on campus during lunch to assist any interested seniors with their application to GCU. Lunch will be provided. Any seniors interested should sign up with Mrs. Stahmann by Thursday afternoon.

 

2023 COMPETITION CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS

The Arizona Lutheran Academy Cheer Program will be having tryouts for a competition team this week! Tryouts will be held from Wednesday, October 11 through Friday, October 13. These tryouts are open to any ALA female student eligible for a Varsity sport. See this document or contact Coach Schneiter for more information!

HOMECOMING PHOTOS

Anna Bebee, an alumni mom, graciously takes and shares photos with us. Check out her royalty, cheer, and football photos from Homecoming Friday! These photos are free to download and use. 

Find albums at AnnaBebeePhotography.com.

We also have a week-long Homecoming album on our ALA Facebook page, taken by ALA staff and students. Feel free to download and share these as well.

Please give credit when sharing.

by Anna Bebee

FAFSA

Yesterday’s parent announcement mentioned that the FAFSA was now available. This is not correct - our apologies! Typically, the FAFSA opens each year on October 1, however, this year the FAFSA is undergoing some changes (They tell us it will be simplified!) and won’t be available until sometime in December. Once it has been released, we will let you know.

In the meantime, parents of seniors can prepare for the FAFSA by creating an FSA ID. This is an account needed to complete the FAFSA. Both the student and one parent must have an FSA ID. Accounts take several days to process, so creating this now will expedite the FAFSA process once it is available in December. Parents, if you created an account for yourself when doing the FAFSA for an older sibling, there is no need to create another. Create your FSA ID here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch.

 

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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FAFSA 101

Senior parents, the FAFSA opened this past weekend, but do you still have questions? Read this. FAFSA 101: Your Financial Aid FAQs Answered

LISTENING TO YOU

Parents, we love to have your input on various topics that matter. To stay involved please consider using Parent Pulse to take surveys. Go to this link to watch a short video on how we can continue to improve our relationship with you!

HOMECOMING INFORMATION

If you are needing information about our Homecoming week, please go to this link  to find out more info on our website. You can also refer back to our blog and the Homecoming topics using this link.