DON'T MISS ANASTASIA!

INVITE FRIENDS & COME ENJOY THE SHOW!!

Anastasia, on stage at ALA

• April 26, 2023, 7pm
• April 27, 2023, 7pm
• April 28, 2023, 3pm

Ticket & ice cream social info

• Find the full collection of photos at annabebeephotography.com
• Share photos or share this YouTube trailer, featuring four songs and photos taken by Digital Media students.

PROM PHOTOS - part 2

Prom photos by Anna Bebee are now available!

And in case you missed them, candid Prom pictures by student-photographers are available here. 

STATE INFORMATION

STREAMING only available through NFHS.com. (Subscription required). Do not give your credit card info to anyone claiming to stream the game that is not the NFHS network.

1. BASEBALL

First Round: Fri, May 3, time TBD, Goodyear Baseball Complex-South Fields

Quarterfinals: Sat, May 4, 11:00 AM, Goodyear Baseball Complex-South Fields

Semifinals: Fri, May 10, time TBD, Tempe Diablo Stadium

Championship: Sat, May 11, 7:00 PM, Tempe Diablo Stadium

Brackets | Tickets

Admission - First Round - Semifinals

• · $10.00 Adults
• · $5.00 Students with High School ID
• · Children five and under admitted free

Admission - Championship Game

• · $15.00 Adults
• · $7.50 Students with High School ID
• · Children five and under admitted free

2. SOFTBALL

First Round: Sat, April 27, 11:00 AM, Horizon Honors

Quarterfinals: Thu, May 2, 5:00 PM, Papago Softball Complex

Semifinals: Fri, May 3, 6:00 PM, Papago Softball Complex

Championship: Mon, May 6, 8:00 PM, Arizona State University-Farrington Stadium

 

Brackets | Tickets

Admission - First Round - Semifinals:

• · $10.00 Adults
• · $5.00 Students with High School ID
• · Children five and under admitted free

Admission - Championship Game

• · $15.00 Adults
• · $7.50 Students with High School ID
• · Children five and under admitted free

GALA SURVEY

 If you haven't yet shared, we welcome your feedback on the 2024 Gala. 

STATE SOFTBALL ROUND 1 - SATURDAY

Our softball team has qualified for State! 

Round 1 vs. Horizon Honors on Saturday 4/27/24 at 11am

At Horizon Honors

Visit the 2a Bracket for tickets and info.

Horizon Honors is located at 16233 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048.

PARENTS OF SENIORS

Have you completed the FAFSA form with your senior? Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) is the first step for students in securing financial aid to make college more affordable. It’s how you’ll be considered for the most financial aid, including federal and state grants, Work-Study and loans. All eligible students should complete the FAFSA (even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for anything) to secure your potential financial aid and scholarships. If you haven’t completed it yet, it’s not too late! The priority deadline is May 1, so fill it out today! For more information and support check out https://collegereadyaz.com/fafsa/.

2024-25 RE-ENROLLMENT

Please review this information in case you missed this on Wednesday.

 Thank you for completing the ​Infosnap re-enrollment form, updating info found within PowerSchool. One last task to re-enroll for 2024-25 remains: Completing the ALA Enrollment Supplement (Google Form). ​This supplement includes questions that help the ALA office serve your student that weren't part of the Infosnap form. Watch for this Enrollment Supplement to come via email on Friday, April 26. Please complete this supplement by May 6.

ANASTASIA

The ALA Mission Club will be hosting an Anastasia ice cream social at the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances of Anastasia (April 26-28).

Stop by for an Anya's Dreamsicle or Royal Romanov Float to cool off while supporting summer mission trips. All proceeds will assists students who are traveling around the globe to share their faith — to California, Texas, Utah, and Germany.

Floats: $5

===============

Anastasia, on stage at ALA

April 26, 2024, 7pm
April 27, 2024, 7pm
April 28, 2024, 3pm

Purchase your tickets to the performances at the door.

• Adults – $10
• Students (age kindergarten-high school) – $6
• New! ALA students – $3
• Children under kindergarten – free

JOIN US FOR A BUILDING TOMORROW BLUEPRINT SESSION

As many of you are aware, Arizona Lutheran Academy has kicked off a campaign to raise capital funding for our vision of an expanded campus that will house additional students and enhance facilities for our current students. Please join us at one of our in-person backyard events designed specifically for ALA parents. Come and enjoy delicious food, drinks, and social time with other ALA families as you learn the details of our school vision and future plans from Doug Meyer. These events are not about asking for donations. 

Below are the links to each event so that you can easily RSVP for whichever night would best fit your schedule. See you there!


Wed., May 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132469937?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Schmidt Home - Tucson

Sunday, May 5: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881133944347?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Oliphant Home - Laveen

Thank you for your continued support of Arizona Lutheran Academy!

2024-25 RE-ENROLLMENT

Thank you for completing the Infosnap re-enrollment form, updating info found within PowerSchool. One last task to re-enroll for 2024-25 remains: Completing the ALA Enrollment Supplement (Google Form). This supplement includes questions that help the ALA office serve your student that weren't part of the Infosnap form. Watch for this Enrollment Supplement to come via email on Friday, April 26. Please complete this supplement by May 6.

PROM PHOTOS

Candid pictures from Prom are available here. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eHi0mb39V401lKSOUR2mG51vFR19fics?usp=sharing

Pictures from Anna Bebee will be available soon. Watch here for more details!

DECISION DAY

Wednesday, May 1, is Decision Day for seniors in high school. We are asking seniors to share their plans for next year by wearing a hat or T-shirt or bring pennants, signs, or other items to indicate their plans. Please talk to Miss Else if you have no gear. 

Remember that this is also a deadline at many colleges for students to make an attendance decision and put down deposits to confirm enrollment, housing, accept scholarships, and so forth. Please be aware of what your senior's school of choice requires.

FREE ONLINE SAT BOOTCAMP

Schoolhouse.world, a nonprofit founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy, hosts free, virtual SAT prep for students to help them prepare for the digital SAT. Registrations are open for the June Bootcamp, taking place between May 3rd and May 30th in preparation for the June SAT! Past participants have seen an average score increase of 40-55 points on the SAT. Registration closes on May 1st so act now while spots last. Sign up for an SAT Bootcamp here.

THANK YOU

We would like to share the following note from Craig and Linda Kiecker. 

Dear Friends at ALA,

Our family wants to say thank you to everyone in the ALA family for their many prayers and words of encouragement since we learned of Linda’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis. We especially want to say THANKS to the baseball players and coaches, the team moms, and all the ALA parents, students and supporters at ALA’s senior night baseball game. We are so appreciative of the generosity shown to us through your gifts. We are confident that the Lord will continue to guide us in the weeks and months ahead as Linda continues her treatment. The Lord declares, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Your friends in Christ,

Linda & Craig Kiecker

HOW TO REACH THE FINANCE DIRECTOR

If you would like to speak to Mr. Burmeister in the Finance office, please email him with your questions at Finance@ALAcoyotes.org. Mr. Burmeister will be working from home occasionally and will get back to you as soon as he is able. 

We thank the Lord for the arrival of the Burmeister's healthy baby girl (who arrived early on Monday morning). 

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

BE FGH DCA

ANASTASIA

Join us for Anastasia, on stage at ALA!

April 26, 2024, 7pm
April 27, 2024, 7pm
April 28, 2024, 3pm

Purchase your tickets to the performances at the door.

• Adults – $10
• Students (age kindergarten-high school) – $6
• Children under kindergarten – free

FINANCE DIRECTOR - OUT OF OFFICE

If you would like to speak to Mr. Burmeister in the Finance office, please email him with your questions at Burmeister@ALAcoyotes.org. Mr. Burmeister will be working from home occasionally after their new baby arrives. 

Please keep the Burmeisters in your prayers for a safe delivery!

COMING SOON — "SURVIVOR" TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!

 A note from the ALA Booster Club:

Our teachers and staff have "Outwitted, Outplayed, and Outlasted" our students all year long — and now it's time to celebrate them!! Join the fun of "Survivor" Teacher Appreciation Week, hosted by the Booster Club. We're planning breakfast, lunch, creative snacks, and a gift — just some small ways of saying thanks to our teachers during the week of May 6-10, 2024.

Welcome to the ALA season of Survivor ... Join the tribe here.

(This week has been planned & coordinated by ALA parents, and they asked the office staff to share this info.)

SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES #1

Phoenix Public Library ​needs spirited teens (ages 13-17) to volunteer with the annual Summer Reading program. This is a great opportunity to learn valuable customer service skills and being a Library Volunteer looks great on your resume. Plus, you’ll have fun working with other teens inspiring young children to become better readers.  

Interested in applying? Hurry. Limited spaces available.

Visit the link below to see remaining opportunities for Summer 2024:
https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/teens/summer-teen-volunteers

These hours would count at community hours on your 2024-25 service form.

PROM PHOTOS

The Irish Cultural Center is a very picturesque place and we can't wait to see prom photos. Students and parents are invited to send your best prom photos to Photos@ALAcoyotes.org to have the chance to be featured in the yearbook or a prom video reel.

Read about the Irish Cultural Center here.

AWARDS DAY REPORT

Seniors or their parents are asked to complete this report so that we will have accurate information for our May awards day, which will take place on Tuesday, May 14. We rely on information from students and parents since many colleges do not share this information.

Note that we will not share need-based awards such as PELL grants. We are looking for merit scholarships & awards based on your scholastic record, tests, volunteer involvement, athletic or fine arts involvement, and so forth.

There are three sections to the report. You might use only one section, but please consider all three as you complete it. Be as specific as possible (include name of scholarship, amount, renewable?, etc.)

1. School Scholarships & Awards - Share everything offered—even from schools not attending
2. Scholarships/Awards from other entities - private organizations, parents' or student's work, your church, etc.
3. Special awards or recognition - non-monetary awards like acceptance to a special program, honors college, apprenticeship, internship, etc.

DUE DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR - OUT OF OFFICE

If you would like to speak to Mr. Burmeister in the Finance office, please email him with your questions at Burmeister@ALAcoyotes.org. He and his wife will be home after the arrival of their new baby, so Mr. Burmeister will be working from home occasionally.

PHOTOS BY ANNA BEBEE

Senior Night Baseball photos are now available! We thank Anna for these photos, and we also thank our baseball "family" for planning a spectacular Senior Night with a tribute to Linda Kiecker who is fighting pancreatic cancer. 

Baseball, Softball, Golf, Track photos are also on Anna's site, if you missed them.

• View photos at annabebeephotography.com
• All digital pictures are available to our families for free on her website
• Access code: SPRING24 (all caps)
• Questions about pictures should be emailed to Mrs. Bebee at abebee1@gmail.com

OVERNIGHT HIKE

Planning for summer? How about a hike in rim country?! Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Payson and two experienced hikers, who also happen to be pastors and ALA dads, are hosting an overnight hike 

• for students entering 6th-12th grades
• June 6-7 in Payson 
• Learn more.

RSVP - BUILDING TOMORROW

As many of you are aware, Arizona Lutheran Academy has kicked off a campaign to raise capital funding for our vision of an expanded campus that will house additional students and enhance facilities for our current students. Please join us at one of our in-person backyard events designed specifically for ALA parents. Come and enjoy delicious food, drinks, and social time with other ALA families as you learn the details of our school vision and future plans from Doug Meyer. These events are not about asking for donations. 

Below are the links to each event so that you can easily RSVP for whichever night would best fit your schedule. See you there!

Friday, April 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881093623747?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Peltzer Home - Laveen

Sunday, April 21: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132179067?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Lomeli Home - Laveen

Wed., May 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132469937?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Schmidt Home - Tucson

Sunday, May 5: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881133944347?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Oliphant Home - Laveen

Thank you for your continued support of Arizona Lutheran Academy!

 

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

HG FED BCA

RSVP - BUILDING TOMORROW

Good evening,

As many of you are aware, Arizona Lutheran Academy has kicked off a campaign to raise capital funding for our vision of an expanded campus that will house additional students and enhance facilities for our current students. Please join us at one of our in-person backyard events designed specifically for ALA parents. Come and enjoy delicious food, drinks, and social time with other ALA families as you learn the details of our school vision and future plans from Doug Meyer. These events are not about asking for donations. Below are the links to each event so that you can easily RSVP for whichever night would best fit your schedule. See you there!

April 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881093623747?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Peltzer Home - Laveen

April 21: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132179067?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Lomeli Home - Laveen

May 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132469937?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Schmidt Home - Tucson

May 5: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881133944347?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Oliphant Home - Laveen

Thank you for your continued support of Arizona Lutheran Academy!

ANASTASIA ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The ALA Mission Club will be hosting an Anastasia ice cream social at the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances of Anastasia (April 26-28).

Stop by for an Anya's Dreamsicle or Royal Romanov Float to cool off while supporting summer mission trips. All proceeds will assists students who are traveling around the globe to share their faith — to California, Texas, Utah, and Germany.

Floats: $5

===============

Anastasia, on stage at ALA

April 26, 2024, 7pm
April 27, 2024, 7pm
April 28, 2024, 3pm

Purchase your tickets to the performances at the door.

• Adults – $10
• Students (age kindergarten-high school) – $6
• Children under kindergarten – free

RE-ENROLLMENT REMINDER

Email notification for re-enrollment was sent again today. Please watch for that email and follow steps to complete re-enrollment for 2024-25. Keep an eye out for this in your inbox:

FROM: noreply@infosnap.com
TO: ----
SUBJECT: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Enrollment for -----

PROM IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST

Date: April 20, 2024
Time: 7-10 pm
Location: Irish Cultural Center 1106 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

The junior class will be honoring the senior class at the annual Prom this Saturday, April, 20th at the Irish Cultural Center in downtown Phoenix. This year our theme is Prom in the Enchanted Forest. A variety of appetizers and themed beverages will be included, as well as a professional DJ, and professional photography. The venue features both indoor and outdoor spaces. The dance floor is outside, so we have advised students to plan to wear shoes on the dance floor as other events may have broken glass or caused other debris to pose a threat to bare feet.

Many thanks to our Junior advisors and Junior Prom planning committee for hosting this event! Each year, a new team of students and faculty members plan Prom—not an easy undertaking!

Please note:

• Parking at the Center is limited. Additional parking can be found near the Japanese Friendship Garden.
• Plan to arrive before 7:30 as the voting and ticket-takers will be packed up at that time. Prom Dress code is found beginning on page 18-19 of our Student Handbook
• Contact Junior advisor, Jade Wells at jwells@alacoyotes.org with any questions.
• Prom ends at 10pm

On occasion, students and parents plan additional activities after the Prom. In order for this event to be a positive memory for all involved, please consider the following proactive suggestions:

• Do not allow rental of hotel/motel rooms in connection with the prom activities.
• Know your child’s planned activities and follow up accordingly.
• Maintain clear communication with the hosts of any post-prom party. Know where, when, how long, who the chaperones are, etc.
• Communicate with your child and other parents regarding this important issue.

This prom is intended to be an enjoyable event for all involved. The stark reality, however, is that our ALA students are not immune from the devil’s tactics. Please talk with your son or daughter openly about these temptations.

Prom dress code is a reflection of who we are— redeemed children of God who seek to glorify him in everything that we do.

Prom/Dance Attire (Dress Code from 2023-2024 Parent/Student Handbook, page 18-19).
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:

• Girls must adhere to the following criteria:
• 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 inches above the knees.
• Dresses and other outfits must not be entirely backless and may have no plunging V’s or keyholes.
• Strapless dress with sweetheart or straight-across necklines are acceptable—no keyholes or plunging V’s.
• Boys must adhere to the following criteria:
• A tuxedo, a dress suit, or a blazer with dress slacks. – OR
• A long-sleeved dress shirt with dress slacks; a tie is optional.
• A selection of athletic shorts and T-shirts will be available for students not in compliance with the above statements.
• Pajama-type clothing, including slippers, are not permitted.

Students and guests not in compliance with the dress code must be able to 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. Attendance by a freshman or sophomore student is permitted only when invited as a date by a junior or senior and with parental consent. Attendance by a guest from another school is acceptable only if Mrs. Wells or Mr. Groth has been spoken to beforehand.

Thank you for your cooperation. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments.

 
In His service,
Jade Wells, Matt Groth
Junior Class Advisors

Prom Itinerary
4:30 PM Mrs Wells, DJ, Caterer and Photographer arrives
5:30 PM Prom Committee arrives for decorating and additional set up
7:00 PM PROM BEGINS. Voting for Prom King/Queen beings
7:30 PM Doors close and no more tickets will be accepted. Ballots for King/Queen close
9:00 PM KING/QUEEN Announcement
10:00 PM PROM ENDS and clean up begins
10:30 PM All guests MUST be gone by this time

Menu
Chicken Skewers
Steak Bites
Salad cups
Meat and cheese sticks
Dinner rolls
Pinwheel spirals
Lucky Charm rice krispies
Donut holes
Strawberry Lemonade

Photos by Anna Bebee

RSVP - BUILDING TOMORROW

As many of you are aware, Arizona Lutheran Academy has kicked off a campaign to raise capital funding for our vision of an expanded campus that will house additional students and enhance facilities for our current students. 

Please join us at one of our in-person backyard events designed specifically for ALA parents. Come and enjoy delicious food, drinks, and social time with other ALA families as you learn the details of our school vision and future plans from Doug Meyer. These events are not about asking for donations. Below are the links to each event so that you can easily RSVP for whichever night would best fit your schedule. See you there!

Fri., April 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881093623747?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Peltzer Home - Laveen

Sun, April 21: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132179067?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Lomeli Home - Laveen

Wed., May 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132469937?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Schmidt Home - Tucson

Sun., May 5: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881133944347?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Oliphant Home - Laveen

Thank you for your continued support of Arizona Lutheran Academy!

CORPORATE TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS

If you meet the household income guidelines below, don’t forget to apply for tuition assistance through the Corporate Tax Credit Program. Apply now! Contact Michelle Meyer at Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org with any questions.

School Choice Arizona: Deadline May 15
Arizona Leadership Foundation: Deadline June 17*
Academic Opportunity of Arizona: Deadline June 30*
AAA: Deadline May 31**

*1040 Federal Tax forms are needed to apply.
**Tax forms and other documents are needed to apply.

Income Eligibility Chart

Household Size	2024-25 AZ Corporate Scholarship Income Limits
1	$51,543
2	$69,956
3	$88,369
4	$106,782
5	$125,195
6	$143,608
7	$162,021
8	$180,434

CALL NEWS

Josh Severeid, our Music and Band Director, received a call to serve as the grade school band director at Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee.

TEACHER APPRECIATON WEEK

A note from the ALA Booster Club:

Our teachers and staff have "Outwitted, Outplayed, and Outlasted" our students all year long — and now it's time to celebrate them!! Join the fun of "Survivor" Teacher Appreciation Week, hosted by the Booster Club. We're planning breakfast, lunch, creative snacks, and a gift — just some small ways of saying thanks to our teachers during the week of May 6-10, 2024.

Welcome to the ALA season of Survivor ... Join the tribe here.

(This week has been planned & coordinated by ALA parents, and they asked the office staff to share this info.)

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SENIOR NIGHT

Tuesday, May 16, 2024

Softball played at home vs St. John Paul II

• 3:55 PM - Senior Recognition (1 senior)
• 4:00 PM - Game time

Baseball played at Tempe Diablo Stadium vs St. John Paul II

• 6:30 PM - Senior Recognition (4 seniors)
• 6:45 PM - Mrs. Kiecker’s Ceremonial First Pitch
• 6:55 PM - National Anthem
• 7:00 PM - Game Time

• We are hosting the varsity baseball game in support of Mrs. Linda Kiecker and her battle with pancreatic cancer.
• Our JV baseball players will be collecting donations at the door, admission is free.
• All who donate will receive a purple pancreatic cancer awareness bracelet. People are invited to wear both Coyote gear and purple to promote pancreatic cancer awareness.

ANASTASIA — COMING SOON!

Join us for Anastasia, on stage at ALA!

April 26, 2024, 7pm
April 27, 2024, 7pm
April 28, 2024, 3pm

Purchase your tickets to the performances at the door.

• Adults – $10
• Students (age kindergarten-high school) – $6
• Children under kindergarten – free

TRACK MEET THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 8:30 AM

Bradshaw Mountain High School
6000 E Long Look Dr, Prescott Valley

Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash, online at GoFan.

Admission:
Adults - $6.00
Students - $4.00
Children 12 and under – Free
AIA Passes Accepted

RSVP - BUILDING TOMORROW

Good evening,

As many of you are aware, Arizona Lutheran Academy has kicked off a campaign to raise capital funding for our vision of an expanded campus that will house additional students and grow our student body. To kick the campaign off, please join us at our in-person backyard events. Come and enjoy delicious food, drinks, and social time with other ALA parents as you find out ways to get involved. Doug Meyer will share information about this campaign as we create a legacy for our current students and the next generation of ALA families. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference! Below are the links to each event so that you can easily RSVP for whichever night would best fit your schedule. See you there!

April 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881093623747?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Peltzer Home - Laveen

April 21: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132179067?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Lomeli Home - Laveen

May 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881132469937?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Schmidt Home - Tucson

May 5: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/881133944347?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Oliphant Home - Laveen

Thank you for your continued support of Arizona Lutheran Academy!

PIZZA LUNCH

The ALA Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover costs of upcoming summer mission trips. This year, students are going to California, Texas, Utah, and Germany. The next pizza lunch will be Friday, April 19. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before next Thursday, April 18. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

 

SPRING UPDATE VIDEO

What's new on campus? Here's the Spring ALA Update Video, including...

...Highlights of Student Service Day and the Boots & Bling Gala 

...Upcoming 30th annual Golf Classic 

...Upcoming production of Anastasia 

...An introduction of one of our Seniors 

...Building Tomorrow plans 

...and more.

{Closed captioning is available on this video.}

Watch on YouTube.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM QUALIFIER

Congratulations to Ethan Landwehr as he qualifies for the National Merit Scholarship Award Program. This qualifies him for the next step in the National Merit Scholarship Program. 

PROPS URGENTLY NEEDED!

Parents, we are gearing up for an amazing production of Anastasia at our school April 26-28, and we could use your help! We still urgently need the props listed below. If you have these props that could help bring the show to life, we would be grateful to use them. Please contact Mrs. List if you have any items at List@alacoyotes.org or 602-920-3116. Thank you for your support in making this musical magical!

• Artificial ficus tree (or taller potted plant)
• Lightweight wooden desk, older style
• 3 old fashioned bikes
• old fashioned suit cases

MAP TESTING

MAP testing will take place this week on Tuesday(tomorrow) and Wednesday for grades 9-11. 

• Please remind your child that he/she needs to bring a fully charged Chromebooks to these tests.
• Any missed test will need to be made up during a study hall or lunch period next week.
• Seniors will have regular classes, but we'll be using a block schedule (double length classes).

• Tuesday - B H F A
• Wednesday - C D E G

MAP TESTING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Homeroom 8:00-8:04

Period B 8:08-9:28

Chapel 9:32-10:00

Period H 10:04-11:24

Lunch 11:24-12:06

Period F 12:10-1:30

Period A 1:40-3:00

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Homeroom 8:00-8:04

Period C 8:08-9:28

Chapel 9:32-10:00

Period D 10:04-11:24

Lunch 11:24-12:06

Period E 12:10-1:30

Period G 1:40-3:00

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

CD HFA GEB

REGISTER FOR THE SAT/ACT

Parents of juniors, now is the time to be thinking about registering your child for the SAT or ACT. The next test dates are quickly approaching. The SAT is being offered next on May 4 (and the final date for this school year is on June 1). Registration is due by April 19 and can be found here:

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration

The ACT is offered on June 8 or July 13 and registration information can be found here:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

Please note that students are not able to take the SAT or ACT at ALA. Students wishing to take one of these exams must make arrangements at the links above for their tests.

CALL NEWS

Matt Kanzenbach has accepted our call to serve as upper-level math teacher. Our called staff is now complete for next school year! God is good!

CAN YOU VOLUNTEER?

Volunteering can be a great way to help the ALA students and community. Do you think have the capacity to serve during any of our events coming up? Click this link to see what options are still available! There are multiple opportunities including: 

• chaperone prom
• help with parking or ushering at graduation
• lots more!

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

AB CDH GFE

CALL NEWS

Jamie Johnson has accepted her call to Kingdom Prep to build their Spanish program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. May God continue to bless her work in his kingdom. 

WELS YOUTH NIGHT PHOENIX

Since the advent of the internet, social media, and smartphones, anxiety, self-harm ideation, and depression have been on the rise among teenagers. While on the internet, teens have been confronted with challenges of many kinds. Are they ready to stand firm during these times? At WELS Youth Night Phoenix, we will help the teens confront the challenges of navigating through current technology as a Christian. On Saturday, May 4, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., we will have our next WELS Youth Night. It will take place at Calvary Lutheran Church (1270 N Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224). With icebreaker activities, fun games, and spiritual growth opportunities, WELS Youth Night Phoenix is a great opportunity for high schoolers throughout the Valley. You can learn more and register at https://sites.google.com/elstempe.org/welsyouthnight/home.

CALL NEWS

 Praise the Lord, Matt Groth returned his call and will remain here with us at ALA. 

GALA -- OUR THANKS

From the moment we pulled on our boots to the end of the evening when we hung up our hats, the Boots & Bling Gala was an enormous success! Thanks to all of you, over $95,000 was raised for current and future campus improvements.

Thank you for your involvement -- as a donor, volunteer, planning team member, guest, or for lifting the event and our students in prayer! To God be the glory!

Take the Gala survey.

View photos taken by our students.

We sent an email recap on Saturday. If you missed it, you can read it here. (You can also subscribe to our Coyote-E-News at that link.)

RE-ENROLLMENT INFO

In the email you received:

The link for the instructions (seen below) isn’t working.
You can still go through the re-enrollment process (also below). 

This is what is NOT working within the email:

Please note: Within this form there is information asked for that you don't need to provide. PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ the instructions to save you time! These instructions explain what to skip on the online form. Click here to download the instructions. (This link in the email doesn’t work.)

This link here DOES work: You can click HERE for the instructions.

Within the email received, scroll down for the link to complete the form.

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How do I get started?
Click this snapcode link: powerschool.com

ACSTO REMINDER

First deadline for ACSTO applications for 2024-25 is March 31.

SPRING SPORTS PICTURES AVAILABLE

Baseball, Softball, Golf, Track

• View photos at annabebeephotography.com
• All digital pictures are available to our families for free on her website
• Access code: SPRING24 (all caps)
• Questions about pictures should be emailed to Mrs. Bebee at abebee1@gmail.com

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

HG FED BCA

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Current sophomores and juniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify to complete the application process for National Honor Society. There is a selection process involved with becoming a member - not all students who apply will be chosen. Students who meet the academic requirements have been provided with the necessary information regarding the next steps. Candidate forms are online (students have been emailed the link) and must be submitted by 3 pm on Friday, April 5. Late forms will not be accepted.

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-2025

Watch for an email to come from noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com to re-enroll your student for 2024-25. This email provides a link with a snapcode you’ll use to update info that appears in PowerSchool. Follow the first step in the email: “How do I get started?” Click on the snapcode link provided. Please complete re-enrollment by April 10, 2024.

2024 SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

Does your family have children in Grades 4-8? Join us for Coyote Summer Sports Camps!

Registration is now open for the summer sports camps that take place the first three weeks of June. You can find more information about the camps at ALAcoyotes.org/camps

WEEK ONE – June 3-6, 2024 (Mon-Thur) – REGISTER online
Baseball/Softball
Volleyball

WEEK TWO – June 10-13, 2024 (Mon-Thur) – REGISTER online
Boys Basketball

WEEK THREE – June 17-20, 2024 (Mon-Thur) – REGISTER online
Girls Basketball

SUMMER MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITIES

Each summer our students are given opportunities to use their gifts through mission trips. Most of these trips are within the US, but last year we added an international trip through Jenni Petersen (ALA teacher last year). This year we have two potential international opportunities. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Bode (Bode@ALAcoyotes.org) soon. Descriptions of these trips are listed below. In addition to several students, one adult would be needed for each trip.

June 20-July 2 (dates are subject to change slightly)
Zwickau, Germany - Kinderbiblewoche
Join with St. John's church and the children of Dr. Martin Luther School for a Children's Bible Week. Students will take part in a three hour morning program with the congregation involving Bible stories, skits, and activities. Following the morning program, students will lead two hours of optional activities for children attending the Bible Week. On Thursday, students will take part in a Bible Study, telling a little about ALA as well as sharing what has been happening during Bible Week. Students will stay with host families and have the opportunity to spend time exploring Saxony and Berlin.
Estimated costs:
- Airfare: $1200-1500
- Transportation + Food + Entrance Fees: $250
- Souvenirs: $100

July 11-23 (dates are subject to change slightly)
Plzen, Czech Republic - Summer Bible Camp
Be a part of a truly unique cross-cultural experience that will allow you to share God’s Word with the children of Plzen. Students will support a new outreach program in Plzen offering more children the opportunity to hear the Good News about Jesus. Students will take part in a daily program, leading activities and sharing their faith. Students will stay with host families and have the opportunity to explore Bohemia and Prague.
Estimated costs:
- Airfare: $1200-1500
- Transportation + Food + Entrance Fees: $250
- Souvenirs: $100

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

AB CDE FHG

CALL NEWS

Last night, our Board of Directors extended a call for upper level math to Matthew Kanzenbach, who presently serves at St. Paul Lutheran School in Livonia, Michigan. 

INFORMATION SHARING: SCHOOL CHOICE/EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM

Many ALA families rely on scholarships awarded from School Tuition Organizations (STOs) like ACSTO, School Choice Arizona, Arizona Leadership Foundation to name a few. The organization that oversees all STOs is called Arizona School Tuition Organizations Association (ASTOA). ASTOA created a website to share information about School Choice/Educational Freedom in Arizona and efforts to maintain it in our state. You can visit the website below to learn more information.

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

HB CDE FGA 

WANT TO VOLUNTEER AT THE GALA?

 You are invited to join the Gala volunteer crew!

The Gala has been called "the event of the year" and volunteering is your free ticket to experience the evening.

PERKS:

• Volunteers at the Gala on Friday night, March 22, receive dinner (tacos).
• Adult Volunteers on March 22 get a bid number (and can bid on auction items).
• Volunteers help towards the cause of raising money for campus improvements & furnishings
• Volunteers on March 22 get to experience the excitement of the Gala...for free!
• Students can earn service hours (up to 5 or 6 hours at ALA can be included on your Service Form)

Adults are needed to help with:

1. Food service (still need 2)
2. Beer Pull (still need 2)
3. Auction (still need 4; helping people bid on their phones in the auction)
4. Serve Volunteer Meal (still need 2)

Volunteer here.

URGENT! DRIVERS NEEDED!

Our annual Student Service Day is March 21, and we need a good number of drivers to help transport students in the morning. If you think you can help (parents, grandparents, other family members–but not students), please complete this form as soon as possible.

SENIOR PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK

Seniors, if you have not submitted your senior photo yet, please make plans to do that by 3/18 (Monday after Spring Break). If you have plans to get them done, but won’t be able to make the deadline, please talk to Miss Schneiter. You can send the picture to photos@alacoyotes.org

The Yearbook is also looking to include baby pictures of each senior. Search through your old pictures over Spring Break and use this form to submit a digital version of your baby picture by 3/18.