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, March 8. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before next Thursday, March 7. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT AND YEARBOOK INFORMATION

Seniors, ALA digital media students would like to "spotlight" you on Facebook and Instagram. Please fill out the form in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom. This information will also be included in the Yearbook for you to remember forever.

If you have questions, see Domenica McKenney, Ari Bublitz, Paul Escalate, Brookelyn Danzeisen, or Natalie Konig (members of the Digital Media yearbook team).

Please complete this form no later than Fri., March 1, 2024. If you do not have your senior photo yet, send it to Photos@ALAcoyotes.org by March 18. Spring break would be a great time to get those pictures!

COURSE SELECTION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Current freshman, sophomores and juniors will be learning about the process of Course Selection next week. Watch for more specific information to come soon.

 

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

CD EFG HBA

NFF - ELITE SCHOLAR ATHLETE TEAM

Jorge Lomeli has been selected to be a National Football Foundation Valley of the Sun Chapter “Elite Team” High School Football Scholar Athlete, for the Class of 2024, representing over 258,000 students, from 186 high schools in central and northern Arizona. He’s one of 28 finalists and the only one from the 2A conference.

 

The prestigious Chapter’s “NFF – Elite Scholar Athlete Team” is based on:
🏅 successes in the classroom,
🏅 accomplishments on the gridiron, and
🏅 commitment and devotion to his school and community.

 

The finalists will be honored and recognized at the 43rd Annual Scholar Athlete Banquet on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Gila River Resort Wildhorse Pass.

MEET KHAT!

Meet Khat Thareek, a senior at Arizona Lutheran Academy. His parents immigrated to the United States from the South Sudan in 1994. Khat is the youngest of seven children and currently the only one living at home. Khat shared with the Arizona Leadership Foundation his family history and education journey. Read Khat’s story here.

SPRING SPORTS PICTURES

Baseball, Golf, Track, Softball

All athletes must remember to bring their uniforms, hats, shoes, and all other items needed for pictures. These dates will not be rescheduled if your child forgets their uniform or is absent on the day of photos.

• Softball
• Tuesday, February 27 - team & individual photos
• Track
• Friday, March 1 - team & individual photos
• Golf
• Wednesday, March 6 - team & individual photos
• Baseball
• Friday, March 8 - team & individual photos

  

Anna Bebee, former ALA parent, will be taking all 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.

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

AB HGF EDC

SPRING VOLUNTEER OPPS — TEAM PARENTS

As we enter spring, we want to highlight a few of the volunteer opportunities available . We would welcome your help!

Next on the list: HELP WITH DRAMA

Would you be willing to assist with set building, costumes, prepare a cast meal, or come to our set work day?

Volunteer here. 

GALA IDEAS — BUILD, CRAFT, CREATE!

Classes are teaming up for the Gala Student Competition! Here's how you can support their effort:

Interested in crafting an item? Read about that here.

Your donation will count in the Gala Student Competition, which is a competition between the classes.  (If you'd like more information about the competition, read this flyer.) But even better, it will help raise funds for campus improvements! Thanks so very much for your consideration!

STATE SEMIFINALS

Our coyotes finished their season today with a loss against Rancho Solano in the state semifinals. 

Although it's so hard to see the season come to a close, there is plenty to celebrate! Our Coyotes finished with a record of 18-2 including postseason, final four in the state and 2A West Region Champs! 

Thank you seniors for your leadership and dedication, and thank you to coaches, parents, and fans for your unwavering support! 

RICHARD THOMPSON TRACK INVITATIONAL

Saturday, February 24, 9:00 AM

South Mountain High School
5401 S 7th St, Phoenix

General Information for visiting teams:

• Ticket Sales CASH ONLY
• Students (with ID) $5
• Students (without ID) $10
• General Admission $10
• Concessions - CASH ONLY
• Parking – park in the Stadium parking lot, entry gates on Roeser Road
• Clear Bag policy will be enforced

BOYS STATE BASKETBALL GAME

Friday, February 23, 9:00AM

Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Parents, we are still in need of a few drivers for this game! If you are able to help, sign up ASAP!

FAN ENTRY for FRIDAY'S GAME
GoFan Digital Tickets only. There are no ticket sales at the gate. Our drivers will have their admission paid for as well as their parking. For more info, see

• the Fan Info for attending at VMC
• the Parking Map
• the Tournament Bracket (ticket link in the bracket)

Tournament Pricing:

• $20 - adults
• $7.50 - students with High School ID
• Free - five and under
• NO RE-ENTRY

Restricted Items at VMC:

• NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED
• NO TAILGATING – USING EXTRA PARKING SPOTS
• BAGS SUBJECT TO SEARCH
• NO GLASS CONTAINERS
• NO SIGNS/POSTERS
• NO COOLERS OF ANY KIND
• NO STICKS OR POLES
• NO FATHEADS
• NO BALLOONS
• NO WEAPONS
• NO AIR HORNS/WHISTLES/NOISE MAKERS
• NO THUNDER STICKS
• NO SELFIE STICKS
• NO ITEMS DEEMED DISRUPTIVE BY VMC OR AIA STAFF
• NO STROLLERS ALLOWED IN BOWL SEATING
• VMC will have a stroller check at the NE doors.

SPRING VOLUNTEER OPPS — TEAM PARENTS

As we kick-off the spring season, we want to highlight a few of the volunteer opportunities available. We would welcome your help!

First on the list: TEAM PARENTS!

Would you be willing to assist your child's coach with planning meals, the year-end banquet (and shhh.... the coach's gift)? Talk to your child's coach to get ideas on how to help.

Volunteer here.

CALL UPDATE

 Nathan Hochmuth declined our call for upper-level math. 

STATE BASKETBALL— IMPORTANT NEWS & HELP NEEDED!

We are excited to announce that on Friday (Feb. 23) our boy's basketball team will be playing in the state basketball semifinal game at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix at 9:00 am. 

Playing this deep into the tournament is a significant achievement and a rare event. As such we are planning an adjusted school day to allow our students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to enjoy the experience and support the team.

We need drivers for Friday's game. Can you help?

• ALA will pay for parking and all drivers' entrances to Friday's 9 am game. 
• Drivers should be at ALA by 8:00 am.
• If you are able and willing, please sign up on this form.

Please note the following information about this Friday’s school day.

• We will begin the school day at the normal time (8 am).
• We will be transporting all students to the Coliseum to watch the game and cheer on the team.
• The cost of admission and transportation will be covered for each student.
• After the game, students will be transported back to ALA. This will likely be around 11:00 am.
• Upon arrival at ALA, students will have lunch and an abbreviated class schedule. 
• East and West Valley buses will leave campus at their normal time.
• Spring sports coaches will communicate the details of their practices or leave times for their tournaments. 
• We will not be allowing students to drive their own vehicles from ALA to the game. We have transportation arranged to and from the Coliseum for most students, but we need a few more parent drivers who are planning on attending. 
• If you can transport students please complete the form at the link above. We will plan on leaving the campus for the game at 8:10 am.

Need more information? See ALA's website for links to tickets, brackets, parking, and more.

We hope to see you Friday supporting our boys! Go Coyotes!

GALA IDEAS — HOST A PARTY

Classes are teaming up for the Gala Student Competition! Here's how you can support their effort:

We'd like to offer a few "sign-up" parties. Interested in hosting a party? Read about that here.

Your donation will count in the Gala Student Competition, which is a competition between the classes.  (If you'd like more information about the competition, read this flyer.) But even better, it will help raise funds for campus improvements! Thanks so very much for your consideration!

BEHIND THE SCENES NEWS:

Donations have been rolling in and we are thrilled with your generosity and creative ideas! What happens next?

1. Our class treasurers will get donations logged into the Student Competition.
2. Then we enter them into our auction software, with detailed info about each item. 
3. Then we send you a note of thanks (save this for your tax purposes).
4. Then a generous mom makes everything look pretty (for display at the Gala).
5. In March, all items will be ready for bidding in our online auction.

The online auction officially opens Tuesday, March 19 and runs until March 22 at 7pm.

• anyone can register and bid. You do not have to attend the Gala to bid. 
• HOWEVER, there are some live auction items and prizes that are available only if you attend.

Please donate by March 8, so we can tackle the above steps and have items ready for the auction grand opening!

HOUSING NEED

We have had a new housing need arise. Please consider if you would be able to house a student from now through the end of this semester.

Contact Benjy Wells (wells@alacoyotes.org) or
Margy Hartzell (hartzell@alacoyotes.org) for further details.

A NOTE TO SOPHOMORE FAMILIES

A note from Sophomore Class President, Elie Drexler:

Hi everyone! As you know the student Gala competition is underway. We already have everything for the entertainment basket so we decided to come up with another one. I created an Amazon list for a Bible bundle so that we can raise more funds for the Gala. 

Ways to give:

• You can purchase an item from the Amazon list (below) and have it shipped to ALA (6036 S. 27th Ave, Phoenix 85041).
• You can give some cash or a check to one of the class officers (Blake Stevenson, Ella Miller, Liam Enter, Elie Drexler) if you don't want to buy it online 
• You can turn money into the front office labeled for the Sophomore class. 
• If we all give around $10 we will have more than enough money. 

A big thanks to those who have already helped and donated! I hope you all have a great weekend!

View the Bible Bundle gift list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3724FSV4FAK1L?ref_=wl_share

ALA STUDENT NEWS - FEBRUARY EDITION

Check out the recap newsletter created by Grace Juergens, one of our Media Interns, below. (Or open the PDF version)

SPRING SPORTS PICTURES

Baseball, Golf, Track, Softball

All athletes must remember to bring their uniforms, hats, shoes, and all other items needed for pictures. These dates will not be rescheduled if your child forgets their uniform or is absent on the day of photos.

• Softball
• Tuesday, February 27 - team & individual photos
• Track
• Friday, March 1 - team & individual photos
• Golf
• Wednesday, March 6 - team & individual photos
• Baseball
• Friday, March 8 - team & individual photos

  

Anna Bebee, former ALA parent, will be taking all 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.

HOUSING NEED

We have had a new housing need arise. Please consider if you would be able to house a student from now through the end of this semester.

Contact Benjy Wells (wells@alacoyotes.org) or
Margy Hartzell (hartzell@alacoyotes.org) for further details.

SPRING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

  Spring brings a whole new host of volunteer opportunities, and we'd welcome your help!

• Be a Team Parent (every team needs one!)
• Organize Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
• Assist with our spring production of Anastasia
• Drive for Student Service Day
• Help with Commencement Concert, Graduation, or the Gala
• Chaperone

Sign up here.

CALL NEWS

Glory be to God! Brad Bode has declined his call to serve at Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School. We are grateful to keep Brad and Jen here at ALA.

HOUSING NEED

We have had a new housing need arise. Please consider if you would be able to house a student from now through the end of this semester.

Contact Benjy Wells (wells@alacoyotes.org) or

Margy Hartzell (hartzell@alacoyotes.org) for further details.

GALA IDEAS — TRAVEL PACKAGE

Classes are teaming up for the Gala Student Competition! Here's how you can support their effort:

Classes are collecting money for a travel package or two. Can you give $10-20? Give online here.

We're hoping to raise enough for 

• a one-night hotel stay, dinner, and tickets to the Payson Rodeo 
• a San Diego package (hotel, Midway Museum tickets, and restaurant gift cards, and anything else we can think of)
• a Flagstaff excursion

Your donation will count in the Gala Student Competition, which is a competition between the classes.  (If you'd like more information about the competition, read this flyer.) But even better, it will help raise funds for campus improvements! Thanks so very much for your consideration!

Got ideas? Send to JBode@ALAcoyotes.org. We love brainstorming cool auction packages!

CALL NEWS

Last night our Board of Directors extended a call for upper-level Spanish to Ms. Jennifer Proeber, who presently serves with WELS Kingdom Workers in Linares, Chile. After graduating from MLC, Jennifer taught at Great Plains Lutheran High School in Watertown, South Dakota, until 2015 when she moved to South America. 

HOUSING NEED

We have had a new housing need arise. Please consider if you would be able to house a student from now through the end of this semester.

Contact Benjy Wells (wells@alacoyotes.org) or
Margy Hartzell (hartzell@alacoyotes.org) for further details.

STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Girls ranked #8


Round 1: Friday, Feb. 16 at 3:00pm

at Yavapai Community College, Prescott

Girls Tournament Details | Girls Bracket



Boys ranked #2

Round 1: Friday, Feb. 16 at 4:30pm

at Yavapai Community College, Prescott

Boys Tournament details | Boys Bracket

Boys game will be streamed free, compliments of Round Valley.



Admission:

$10.00 Adults

$5.00 Students with high school ID

Children five and under admitted free



The gym will be cleared between games, so you will need to purchase tickets for each game separately. All ticket sales are digital. Purchase tickets at GoFan.co

Other than our boys round 1 game, Rounds 1 & 2 will likely NOT be streamed. (Come cheer for your 'Yotes in Prescott!) Later in the tournament, streaming can be found on NFHS Network (subscription required).

STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

The State Wrestling Tournament takes place this Friday and Saturday, February 16 & 17.

Boys - Division IV, Central  |  Boys tournament info

Girls - Division II, Section II  |  Girls tournament info


Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC)

1826 W. McDowell Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85007


Admission:

$20.00 Adults

$7.50 Students with high school ID

Children five and under admitted free

Tickets are available digitally only. There are no ticket sales at the door. GoFan.co


Steaming: Streamed on NFHS Network (subscription required)

CALL NEWS

Ben Priebe has returned the call to serve as President. 

BSN SPRING SPORT SHOP

Our BSN Spring Sport shops will be open on Monday, Feb. 5. It closes on Tuesday, February 13.

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/dNkkogN59e

GALA CRAFT NIGHT - MONDAY

 Thanks to all who are planning to join us for Gala Craft Night on Monday!

• Monday, Feb 12
• 6pm - (approx) 7pm
• Mrs. List's art room (Room 5)
• We'll be making centerpieces for the Gala

There's still space! Volunteer here.

BSN SPRING SPORT SHOP

Our BSN Spring Sport shops will be open on Monday, Feb. 5. It closes on Tuesday, February 13.

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/dNkkogN59e

GALA — NEW AMAZON BASKET IDEAS!

Classes are teaming up for the Gala Student Competition! Here's how you can support their effort:

Each class has selected a basket for which they are collecting items. Simply peruse the Amazon list, order an item, and it will be shipped to ALA!

• Freshmen are collecting items for the Kitchen Organization basket.
• Sophomores are collecting items for the Entertaining basket. 
• Juniors are collecting items for the Wine & Chocolate basket.
• Seniors are collecting items for the Fitness basket.

If your child's class basket items are already purchased, no worries! We added four fun new baskets! View the entire Amazon list here. 

Any items you purchase (feel free to purchase from any basket) will be credited to your child's class.

Your donation will count in the Gala Student Competition, which is a competition between the classes.  (If you'd like more information about the competition, read this flyer.) But even better, it will help raise funds for campus improvements! Thanks so very much for your consideration!

CAN WE BORROW?

As you may have heard, the 2024 Gala has a western theme. We are looking to borrow the following for decorative purposes: 

• Barrels (large wood) 
• boots 
• cowboy hats 
• saddles 
• wagon wheels 
• wide roping rope 

 If so, we'd be obliged to borrow them! (please read that with a southern drawl) 🤠 

Could you 

1. Contact List@ALAcoyotes.org to let her know what you have? (Mrs. Sam List is our lead decorator) 

2. Label your item/s somehow with your name? 

3. Bring them to ALA between March 18-21? 

 All items will be returned to you.

CALL NEWS

Will Geisz has declined our call to teach Spanish.

ANASTASIA CAST & CREW

Have you heard?! (That's a song from the show.)

Congrats to the cast & chorus of Anastasia!

GALA DONATION IDEA — ASK YOUR EMPLOYER

Did you know? Many employers will give towards a charity their employee supports.

Download a sponsor packet to give to your employer and ask your employer or HR Dept if they would donate to the auction or sponsor the event. (This costs you nothing but can make a huge difference!)

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Grandparents Day was grand! We were blessed to host over 70 grandparents today. Grandparents attended chapel, classes, and enjoyed lunch time with their grandchildren.

Thanks to all who donated breakfast goodies, cream, and OJ!

View photos.

FOOD TRUCK

TONIGHT! Tuesday, Feb. 6

• Frybread Fanatics Food Truck will be on campus (serving from approx. 5-7pm), starting at $8.
• Grab dinner, dessert, and watch basketball home games and Bkb Senior Night
• Wear black & gold!

LOOKING FOR GOLF GEAR?

Visit our ALA Gear Store, choose from any item, and choose GOLF as the sport. These items will ship directly to you!

GALA CRAFT NIGHT - NEXT MONDAY

You're invited to Gala Craft Night to build centerpieces, create baskets, and other decor projects for the Gala!

Monday, Feb. 12 (date was misprinted yesterday)

6:00-7:00pm

Mrs. List's art room (room 5 on campus)

Sign up here and join the fun!

GALA CRAFT NIGHT

You're invited to Gala Craft Night to build centerpieces, create baskets, and other decor projects for the Gala!

Monday, Feb. 12

6:00-7:00pm

Mrs. List's art room (room 5 on campus)

Sign up here and join the fun!

ACSTO

To be a recipient of ACSTO scholarships, parents submit an ACSTO application for their student(s). The 2024-2025 applications are now open! Don’t forget to update your narratives (student and family) to use when applying. Applications are due March 31. https://acsto.org/ Questions? Contact Michelle Meyer: Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org

GALA STUDENT COMPETITION IS UNDERWAY!

Classes are teaming up for the Gala Student Competition! Here's how you can support their effort:

(1) Each class has selected a basket for which they are collecting items. Simply peruse the Amazon list, order an item, and it will be shipped to ALA!

• Freshmen are collecting items for the Kitchen Organization basket.
• Sophomores are collecting items for the Entertaining basket. 
• Juniors are collecting items for the Wine & Chocolate basket.
• Seniors are collecting items for the Fitness basket.

Or, view the entire Amazon list here. 

Any items you purchase (feel free to purchase from any basket) will be credited to your child's class.

(2) Classes are also collecting money for a travel package. Can you give $10-20? We have a couple of travel ideas/options that will be fun to include in the auction! Give online here.

(3) Interested in hosting a party? Read about that here.

(4) Interested in crafting an item? Read about that here.

Your donation will count in the Gala Student Competition, which is a competition between the classes.  (If you'd like more information about the competition, read this flyer.) But even better, it will help raise funds for campus improvements! Thanks so very much for your consideration!

BSN SPRING SPORT SHOPS

Our BSN Spring Sport shops will be open on Monday, Feb. 5. It closes on Tuesday, February 13. 

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/dNkkogN59e

SCHEDULE ROTATION

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

HB CDE FGA

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Grandparents Day is coming up on Wednesday, February 7. Students and grandparents will eat together. Lunch will be provided for all grandparents, but not the student. 

CALL NEWS

Praise be to God! Erin Moldenhauer has accepted our call to teach Spanish 1 and Algebra 1!

We still wait to hear from Will Geisz (upper-level Spanish), Nathan Hochmuth (upper-level Math), and Ben Priebe (President).

GALA DONATION IDEA — CREATE SOMETHING!

Are you a woodworker? Would you like to craft something to include in our auction? (Remember the old bleachers? We saved some wood which is free to use.) 

Do you own a Cricut machine? We'd love to include a decorative sign with a Bible passage or something similar in the auction.

View Pinterest board of ideas.

Contact Jen Bode/JBode@ALAcoyotes.org to get some bleacher wood for a project. 

Your donation will count in the Gala Student Competition, which is a competition between the classes.  (If you'd like more information about the competition, read this flyer.) But even better, it will help raise funds for campus improvements!

SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATIONS

(Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track)

• Registrations are due on FamilyID.com by tomorrow, February 2.

• Follow these steps if you have an EXISTING account (click here)
• Follow these steps if you need to CREATE an account (click here)

• Practices begin Monday, February 5, after school. All athletes must be registered and cleared by the athletic department before practicing.

GRANDPARENTS DAY

 This is a reminder that any child who has a grandparent attending Grandparents Day on the 7th, must bring their own lunch. Lunch will only be provided to the grandparents. 

COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

Current students in grades 9-11 will learn more about selecting classes for next school year later in February. Watch for more information to be shared soon.

CALL NEWS

Tonight, the Board of Directors extended a call for upper level math to Nathan Hochmuth, who presently serves at Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Nathan previously served at Shoreland Lutheran High School in Somers, Wisconsin, and at Salem Lutheran School in Greenfield, Minnesota.