BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

Friday-Saturday, December 1-2
Wickenburg High School
1090 S Vulture Mine Rd, Wickenburg, AZ 85390

Parking:

• In both the upper lot by the soccer (football) field and lower lot in front of the gymnasium. The lower lot is typically for basketball and wrestling parking.

Entrance:

• The main gate is located at the north end of the upper parking lot and a second entrance is at the south gate.

Admission:

• $8/adults, $5/senior citizens and children (5+)
• All events are cashless. Digital tickets are available for purchase through GoFan

Map:

• See map for parking and location of the gym.

CALL NEWS

Dan Solofra, husband of our receptionist Taunya Solofra, has received a call to serve as pastor at two churches in northern Wisconsin.

VOLUNTEER THIS WINTER

 We have a plethora of volunteer options this winter.

• Sell Tickets or Gear
• Be a Team Parent
• Help on the Parking Crew
• Join the Treat-of-the-Month Club
• Help with Grandparents Day or the Gala
• Drive
• Decorate
• Chaperone

Sign up here  

CALL NEWS

Mykenna Schneiter has indicated that she will move back to Wisconsin next summer, towards family and other connections. She has faithfully served us for three years as our upper-level science instructor and coach for softball and cheer. The Board plans to extend a call for science on Dec. 11.

SEMESTER EXAMS - DEC. 15, 18, 19

FULL SCHEDULE

• Please note the following information about these test days.
• Students do not have to report to school until their first test of the day and may leave after their final test of the day. However, students must sign in at the office when they arrive late and sign out at the office when they leave early. Once a student leaves campus for the day, he/she may not return. Students may not leave campus between tests. If a student has a period off between tests, arrives early for a test, or is waiting for others to finish a test, he/she will go to study hall. Be sure to bring work to do or a book to read. Study hall locations will be announced.
• All tests will be taken in the usual classroom for each course. Students may not leave a testing session early, even if finished with the test.
• If an exam is missed, the student must make arrangements with the instructor and must take the exam by Wednesday, January 11, 2024, in order to receive credit.
• There will be no semester exams in art classes, Digital Media Design, Physical Education, or Weight Training. All other classes are expected to meet during the scheduled exam period.
• Exam periods on Friday, Dec. 15 for Freshman Music, Band, and Concert Choir/A Cappella will constitute a dress rehearsal for the Christmas Concert.
• All students are expected to attend the school Christmas Chapel on Monday, December 18 at 10:15 a.m.

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN

Season Previews:  Wrestling  |  Girls Basketball  |  Boys Basketball

HOME BASKETBALL

Basketball admission:
(Cash or credit card accepted)

ALA students & families: Show your ALA Family Pass for free admission

$5 … Adults
$3 … age 60+
$2 … Alumni
$2 … Students (age 6 – grade 12)
Free … age 5 and under
$65 … Athletic Pass (family) – valid at all regular season home games
$25 … Athletic Pass (single) – valid at all regular season home games

Streamed live at ALAcoyotes.org/YouTube. Look for the “Live” tab.

NEW! Fan Shooting Contest

When: Halftime of a Varsity game (once per night at weeknight home games)
How: If your ticket is drawn make a free throw, 3-pointer, and a half court shot — all in a row
Prize: Airpod Pros!!
Hosted by ALA Student Council

SHOP FOR GIFT CARDS

 

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SHOP ALL BRANDS

Next RaiseRight order: Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 8am HOW TO ORDER? Establish an account at RaiseRight (formerly known as ShopwithScrip.com) and order gift cards and reload certain retailers. Contact Finance@ALAcoyotes.org for our Enrollment Code and then enroll with ALA’s code.

LUNCH ISSUE

If your student received their lunch late or not at all today, please call My Hot Lunchbox at  (888) 894-8295 and file a complaint.

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

AB CDE HGF

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Our annual ALA Christmas Concert of sacred music is scheduled for Friday, December 15, at 7:00pm in our gymnasium. All students in Freshman Choir, Concert Choir, A Cappella Choir, and Concert Band classes are expected to participate. This is a free concert; no tickets are issued (general seating). All ALA families are invited to attend and are encouraged to invite other family members or friends also as we focus on the birth of our Savior at Christmas!

CALL NEWS

Chris Johnson, the husband of Jamie Johnson has received a call to serve at Mount Lebanon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the campus pastor.

Josh Stahmann, husband of Lynnette Stahmann has also received a call to serve as Pastor at Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota. 

We pray earnestly as they deliberate their calls. 

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

The semester 1 exam schedule for December 15, 18, and 19 is now available. Please note the days and times that your child will need to be present for exams or rehearsals. Christmas break begins Wednesday, December 20. 

SCHEDULE

Please read the notes on the lower half of the page about attendance, make-up, and so forth.

VOLUNTEER THIS WINTER

We have a plethora of volunteer options this winter.

• Sell Tickets or Gear
• Be a Team Parent
• Help on the Parking Crew
• Join the Treat-of-the-Month Club
• Help with Grandparents Day or the Gala
• Drive
• Decorate
• Chaperone

Sign up here  

CONSTRUCTION

Construction consideration should be made approaching school from the south. Please plan for alternate routes and delays as this cannot be an excuse for a late arrival. 35th Ave and 19th Ave are good alternate routes to take.

 
Schedule: 27th Avenue/Dobbins Road Intersection Restrictions from November 20, 2023 to February 20, 2024, Monday through Friday, 7AM to 7PM, with the exception of the upcoming holidays.

GRADE 3-8 CROSS COUNTRY

Saturday, November 18 at ALA

Peridot Our Savior’s Lutheran School (POSLS) is hosting a run for grade school age runners in grades 3 -8. The race will be run on the Arizona Lutheran Academy (ALA) campus, with races starting on the track.

Read all about it here.

SEMIFINAL FOOTBALL GAME - SATURDAY

 Let's fill the bleachers for the semifinal football game!

🗓 Sat., Nov 18
⏰ 2pm
📍 Westwood High School, Mesa

Bracket & Tickets

BUILD UP

The Build Up session scheduled for Saturday, November 18, has been cancelled due to expected weather 

conditions.

GRADUATION ORDERS

Senior parents-please finish placing your graduation orders this weekend. The deadline is this coming Monday, 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. It should cost $45. 

SEMIFINAL FOOTBALL GAME

SEMIFINAL FOOTBALL GAME

🗓 Sat., Nov 18
⏰ 2pm
📍 Westwood High School, Mesa

#2 Arizona Lutheran vs #3 Scottsdale Christian

Bracket & Tickets

ADMISSION

• Purchase online: GoFan ticketing (NO CASH)
• $10 Adults
• $5 Students
• Tickets must be purchased online before arriving at Westwood HS.
• AIA passes, issued by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, are valid.
• Everyone must follow the Clear Bag Policy

CONCESSIONS

• Concessions and a taco truck will be available on site. No outside food, drinks, or coolers will be allowed inside the gate.

PARKING

• Enter through the main gate and follow the map for parking

STREAMING

• This game WILL be streamed on NFHS.com. (Subscription required)

• Do not give your credit card info to anyone claiming to stream the game that is not the NFHS network.

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

REGION AWARDS

Today, we celebrated our 2A Region fall sport award recipients on our social channels. 

View and congratulate them on:

Facebook or Instagram

WINTER SPORTS PICTURES

Basketball & Wrestling

Team and individual pictures will be taken after school on the following days:

• Friday, November 17 (Girls Basketball & Girls Wrestling)
• TBD (Boys Basketball & Boys Wrestling)

Anna Bebee, former ALA parent, will be taking all of our sports pictures. The athletic program will pay her a flat fee, and all digital pictures will be available to our families for free on her website.

• annabebee.smugmug.com
• The team photographs will be traditional and not a composite of individual pictures. 
• We will offer the athletes the option of an individual picture or 1 buddy picture. 
• The athletic program will purchase senior group banners at no cost to families.
• Access code to view photos will be made available when photos are ready.

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. 

• Mr. Eric Scheuerlein has been called to teach upper level math full-time starting next year. He is currently serving at St. John Lutheran School in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
• Ms. Tanya Tranberg has been called to teach Spanish full-time starting next year. She is currently serving at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. 

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.

SEMIFINAL FOOTBALL GAME

Let's fill the bleachers for the semifinal football game!

🗓 Sat., Nov 18
⏰ 2pm
📍 Westwood High School, Mesa

Bracket & Tickets

YEARBOOK

The Yearbook needs your pictures! If you have any pictures from ALA events that you would like to submit, please email them to photos@alacoyotes.org with a short description of the event the picture was taken at.

PIZZA LUNCH

The Final Pizza Lunch for this semester is Friday, November 17

Order in SOAP Google Classroom

Payment must be in by 12:55PM (end of lunch) on Thursday or your order will not be placed.

• REVISED: Cash should be given to Pastor Bode
• Venmo & Zelle info is in the Google form
• Credit/Debit Cards: Accepted during lunch on Thursday ONLY

CALL UPDATE

Ms. Moriah Hackbarth has declined our call to teach upper level mathematics. The ALA Board of Directors will be issuing another call to a suitable candidate. 

GIFT CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS

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From holiday favorites to everyday pick-me-ups, share the love this season. Shop Starbucks >

Treat your family and friends to a Legendary Experience at Texas Roadhouse. Shop Texas Roadhouse >

With no activation fee, there is more gift to give with a Visa gift card from RaiseRight. Shop VISA >

HOW TO ORDER GIFT CARDS?

Establish an account at RaiseRight (formerly known as ShopwithScrip.com) and order gift cards and reload certain retailers. Contact Finance@ALAcoyotes.org for our Enrollment Code and then enroll with ALA’s code.

NEXT ORDER:

 Nov. 15 at 8am

TIME TO SHOP FOR GIFT CARDS!

 

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Tis the season for holiday prep and we’ve got what you need to be the gifting hero—all while earning for your organization. It doesn’t get any better than that!

There's a brand for that!  From finding the perfect gift to taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays, there’s a gift card for every need.

Give the gift of entertainment to your favorite movie goer. Shop AMC >

A top pick for a gift you know they’ll love. Shop Bath & Body Works >

Delight everyone on your list with a personalized furry friend. Shop Build-A-Bear Workshop® >

Help them represent their team in style. Shop Fanatics >

Treat ‘em to the Sandwich of Sandwiches℠ Shop Jimmy John's >

Always a welcome gift to an outdoor enthusiast. Shop L.L. Bean >

Enjoy family time together with the comfort you crave. Shop Olive Garden >

New beauty for you from the hottest brands and holiday beauty gifts for everyone on your list. Shop Sephora >

HOW TO ORDER GIFT CARDS?

Establish an account at RaiseRight (formerly known as ShopwithScrip.com) and order gift cards and reload certain retailers. Contact Finance@ALAcoyotes.org for our Enrollment Code and then enroll with ALA’s code.

NEXT ORDER:

 Nov. 15 at 8am