STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at the GALA

We are still in need of 11 volunteers for food service at the Gala on March 28. If your child still needs service hours, or simply wants to attend because it's a fun event, sign up here.

Notes about service hours:

• Serving at the Gala would count as "ALA" service hours. You may serve up to 5 (for Fr/Soph) or 6 (for Jr/Sr) hours at on-campus events (but ALA hours are not required). 
• Read about and submit service hours at ALAcoyotes.org/service.

LOOKING FOR A BUS DRIVER

We are looking for a bus driver to cover the East Valley morning and afternoon routes. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

CAN YOU HELP ON STUDENT SERVICE DAY?

Our annual Student Service Day will be held on Thursday, March 26. To meet the extensive transportation needs to get our students around, we need help from parents and grandparents, among others. Can you help that morning? Please check this form to indicate your availability if you can assist us on this big day!

 

HAVE A FAVORITE BAKERY?

We are planning a "Dessert Dash" game at the Gala on Saturday, March 28, and are seeking 8 more desserts that serves 10. 

You do not need to bake! Do you have a favorite bakery? Would you be willing to PURCHASE and DONATE a dessert?

Learn more here.

Thanks for your consideration!

GRADUATION ATTIRE

Graduation is quickly approaching, and we know you're proud and excited about your child's walking across the stage. It's a milestone in anyone's life.

While everyone has unique and special cultures and backgrounds, we must maintain this event as an AZ Lutheran event. It is the completion of the school program that we are celebrating, something that unifies us beyond culture and backgrounds.
Therefore, it is our policy that no decorations and additional garb may be worn on the cap and gown (exceptions are the cords provided by the school for academic distinction). It is the black and cap and gown and gold stole that represent our school.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. In this way we can avoid an uncomfortable situation the morning of graduation.

PROTECT EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM

There are several things everyone can do immediately to encourage friends and family to oppose attempts to put the “Protect Education, Accountability Now” initiative on the November general election ballot.

First and foremost, pray! Pray for protection of educational freedom in Arizona. Pray that the opposition will NOT collect the necessary signatures. Pray that the opposition will have their hearts changed and see that school choice is about putting students first, not funding school systems. Pray that peoples’ eyes will be opened to the harm this ballot initiative would bring to Arizona students, their families, and our private Christian Schools.

Encourage everyone in your school community to Decline to Sign the petition.

Become informed and share the facts about the initiative with others.

a. Learn more at AZ Loves ESAs. This is a great resource!

b. Check out AZCEC’s Action Center to print a Decline to Sign flyer and to share your school choice story.

c. Read this article from the Goldwater Institute, which breaks down the negative impact this initiative would have on Arizona students and private schools.

Financially support the Decline to Sign movement by giving to AZ Loves ESA and/or AZCEC. Their efforts cost money, and they need your support to get the word out! Arizona has been one of the top states for school choice for 30 years. This initiative would turn the clock back tremendously on educational freedom for Arizona students and families.

PIZZA, PIZZA!

The AZ Lutheran Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The next pizza lunch will be on Friday, March 13. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before next Thursday, March 12, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice. 

NEXT BUILD UP

A Build Up session is coming up on March 12 from 3.15-5:15 pm. 

Please sign up using this link. 

DRIVERS NEEDED FOR STUDENT SERVICE DAY

Our annual Student Service Day will be held on Thursday, March 26. To meet the extensive transportation needs to get our students around, we need help from parents and grandparents, among others. Can you help that morning? Please check this form to indicate your availability if you can assist us on this big day!

SCHOOL CHOICE PETITION

A petition is circulating that could limit Educational Savings Accounts in Arizona. Take a moment to understand how this could impact Christian school families and decline to sign. 

Learn more here: https://azchristianschools.org/take-action/

DESSERT PLEASE!

We are planning a "Dessert Dash" game at the Gala on Saturday, March 28, and are seeking 11 more desserts that serves 10. 

You do not need to bake! Do you have a favorite bakery? Would you be willing to PURCHASE and DONATE a dessert?

Learn more and sign up here.

Thanks for your consideration!

PIZZA REMINDER

The AZ Lutheran Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The next pizza lunch will be on Friday, March 13. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before next Thursday, March 12, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

BUILD UP REMINDER

A Build Up session is coming up on March 12 from 3.15-5:15 pm. 

Please sign up using this link. 

JOIN US FOR THE SACRED CONCERT ON FRIDAY

 Join us on Friday evening for the Sacred Concert, featuring our choirs, musicians, and directors! 

VOLUNTEER at the GALA & EXPERIENCE the FUN!

 You are invited to join the Gala volunteer crew! Volunteering is your free ticket to experience the evening.

PERKS:

• Volunteers at the Gala on Saturday night, March 28, receive dinner (made by a caterer/mom for all volunteers).
• Adult Volunteers on March 28 get a free t-shirt. (Size guaranteed if you sign up by March 10.)
• Adult Volunteers on March 28 can bid on auction items.
• Volunteers help towards the cause of raising money for three campus improvement projects.
• Volunteers on March 28 get to experience the excitement of the Gala...for free!
• Students can earn service hours (up to 5 or 6 hours at a school activity can be included on your Service Form— students can sign up online to volunteer)
• If your child has experience babysitting for one of our teachers and would like to volunteer to babysit, please reach out directly to the teacher. This can count as "school" volunteer hours. (But please offer to volunteer... please do not ask for payment.)

Volunteers are needed to help with:

1. Food service
2. Games
3. Auction (helping people bid on their phones in the auction)

Volunteer here.

THANK YOU FOR DONATING TO THE GALA

To our parents and families,

They say it takes a village, but after seeing the results of our Gala Student Competition, I think "village" might be an understatement. It is truly wonderful to see our AZ Lutheran family working together to support our students! 

I am writing to thank every single one of you who contributed to our auction. Whether you asked for donations, or provided a cash gift, a hand-crafted item, a themed basket, a donation for the NHS baskets, or an item from our Amazon wish list, your generosity has been incredible. You will receive (or may have already received) a separate note for your tax records, but I wanted to reach out and say thank you.

Our Gala team is currently busy adding these items to our auction catalog so we are ready for bidding to open online on March 25. 

The Gala is an amazing night of support for our students, and we would love to have you attend as a guest or volunteer. As one parent shared, "I can see this is the event of the year!" It is always heart-warming to see the generosity of our Gala guests—many of whom give not because they know a student personally, but simply because they value Christian education. We would love for you to join us at the Gala on March 28, if you are able!

We truly appreciate your generous heart.

On behalf of the Gala team,
Jen Bode

ESA FAMILIES

Watch for an email from the AZ Dept. of Ed. to renew your ESA for 26-27 later this spring.

AZ TUITION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Applications with STOs (School Tuition Organizations) will be available soon for the 2026-27 school year. Update your student and family narratives so you’re set to go. Applications are available:

• IBE - February 1
• ACSTO - February 3
• AZ Lutheran Assistance - late February
• School Choice Arizona - March 15
• Arizona Leadership Foundation - April 15

Need help? Attend the help session planned for Monday, March 9 at 6pm. Register here.

PIZZA FRIDAY IS HERE AGAIN!

The AZ Lutheran Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The next pizza lunch will be on Friday, March 13. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before next Thursday, March 12, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

POLICE AND FIRE CAREER EVENT THIS WEEKEND - REMINDER

Join the Phoenix Police and Fire Departments for an action-packed, interactive recruitment event and discover if a career in public safety is right for you! 

When: Saturday, March 7th, from 9 AM to 12 PM
Where: Phoenix Fire Training Academy, 2425 W. Lower Buckey Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Here's what you can expect:

•  Simulated Scenarios: Realistic simulations of police and fire operations.
•  Equipment Demonstrations: Get up close with cutting-edge police and fire equipment.
•  Meet & Greet: Talk directly with current Phoenix police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and crime scene specialists.

Learn more at joinphxpd.com/events

VOLUNTEER AT THE GALA - sign up by March 10

You are invited to join the Gala volunteer crew! Volunteering is your free ticket to experience the evening.

PERKS:

• Volunteers at the Gala on Saturday night, March 28, receive dinner (made by a caterer/mom for all volunteers).
• Adult Volunteers on March 28 get a free t-shirt. (Size guaranteed if you sign up by March 10.)
• Adult Volunteers on March 28 can bid on auction items.
• NEW! Adults: Sign up to volunteer by Friday, March 6, and we'll credit your child's homeroom with a $50 donation. (This perk is valid for adult volunteers only.)
• Volunteers help towards the cause of raising money for three campus improvement projects.
• Volunteers on March 28 get to experience the excitement of the Gala...for free!
• Students can earn service hours (up to 5 or 6 hours at a school activity can be included on your Service Form— students can sign up online to volunteer)
• If your child has experience babysitting for one of our teachers and would like to volunteer to babysit, please reach out directly to the teacher. This can count as "school" volunteer hours. (But please offer to volunteer... please do not ask for payment.)

Volunteers are needed to help with:

1. Food service
2. Games
3. Auction (helping people bid on their phones in the auction)

Volunteer here.

BUILD UP DATES REMINDER

Two Build Up sessions are coming up on March 5 and 12 from 3.15-5:15 pm. 

Please sign up using this link. 

WRESTLING GEAR RETURN BY THURSDAY, MARCH 5

All wrestling gear that has not yet been turned in must be returned by this Thursday, March 5, to Mrs. Solofra in the front office.

Please ensure that all items in your gym bag are included and have been properly washed before turning them in.

IN THE NEWS

Read about our season opening baseball tournament game against Pima in this article by ASU student-journalist, Madison Bsales.

GALA COMPETITON WRAPPING UP

It's the final week of the Gala competition!

Want to contribute to a basket?

• Find the Amazon wish lists and order items for any basket by March 6.
• Once ordered, we can count your gift as a donation towards your child's class in the Gala Student Competition.

Want to give online?

• Give an online gift towards our travel package/s (type in the comments, example: Gala Competition: Sophomore class)
• Cash donations can be sent with a donation form (print page 2) in an envelope marked Gala to the office.

Donating an item?

• Send items you're planning to donate to the office by Friday, March 6.
• Fill out an online fillable form or print a form (page 2)

Thank you for your generosity and support of our campus improvement projects.

 

FREE TICKET TO THE GALA! ... WHAT?!

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 Saturday night, March 28, receive dinner (made by a caterer/mom for all volunteers).
• Adult Volunteers on March 28 get a free t-shirt. (Size guaranteed if you sign up by March 10.)
• Adult Volunteers on March 28 can bid on auction items.
• Volunteers help towards the cause of raising money for three campus improvement projects.
• Volunteers on March 28 get to experience the excitement of the Gala...for free!
• Students can earn service hours (up to 5 or 6 hours at a school activity can be included on your Service Form— students can sign up online to volunteer)
• If your child has experience babysitting for one of our teachers and would like to volunteer to babysit, please reach out directly to the teacher. This can count as "school" volunteer hours. (But please offer to volunteer... please do not ask for payment.)
• NEW! Adults: Sign up to volunteer by Friday, March 6, and we'll credit your child's homeroom with a $50 donation. (This perk is valid for adult volunteers only.)

Volunteers are needed to help with:

1. Food service
2. Games
3. Auction (helping people bid on their phones in the auction)

Volunteer here.

MLC CHOIR CONCERTS NEAR US

The Martin Luther College Choir of New Ulm, MN, will present sacred concerts titled “We Believe/The Nicene Creed in Song” across the southwest from March 5-15. View the tour schedule.

The program will include settings of familiar hymns, as well as selections by choral music composers representing a variety of musical styles. The public is invited to attend.

Martin Luther College is owned and operated by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The mission of the school is to prepare pastors, teachers, and staff ministers to serve the congregations of the synod. A freewill offering will be gathered to support MLC’s efforts to train future gospel servants.

BUS DRIVER NEEDED

We are looking for a bus driver who can drive the East Valley morning route. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

BUS DRIVER STILL NEEDED

We are looking for a bus driver who can drive the East Valley morning route. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

SPRING SPORTS PHOTOS

Please remember to bring all equipment and full uniforms on your scheduled photo day.

March 3 – Baseball & Track

• Baseball
• Varsity: Team, individual, and senior group photos
• JV: Team photo only
• Track
• Senior individual photos
• Senior group photo
• Team Photo

March 4 – Softball

• Varsity: Team, individual, and senior group photos
• JV: Team photo only

March 11 – Golf

• Senior individual photo
• Senior group photo
• Team photo

 

WRESTLING GEAR RETURN – MONDAY, MARCH 2

Wrestling gear is due back at the school on Monday morning, 3/2. Coach Renee will be here starting at 8am to collect all gear in the Den. Please remember to wash your items before returning them.

AZ LUTHERAN TUITION ASSISTANCE

The application to apply for tuition assistance from AZ Lutheran is now ready and available online. Applications are due May 15, 2026. Application is found on the Resources page of our website: AZ Lutheran Tuition Assistance

ARE YOU A DONOR?

Some of you depend on Tax Credit scholarships from STOs to help with your tuition. YOU CAN BE A DONOR! Please consider this vital step. You’re helping a student attend AZ Lutheran. Questions, contact Michelle Meyer. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org 602-268-8686 x140

SENIOR EARLY DISMISSAL ON FRIDAY

Related to the Course Selection for returning students, seniors will be dismissed early from class on Friday.  Their school day will end at 2:16pm. With the exception of those who have missing work, they will be required to stay in room 30 and finish their work. 

COURSE SELECTION

The Course Selection process for next school year will begin on Friday, Feb. 27. Students in each grade level will meet for a presentation reviewing graduation requirements, required courses, electives offered, and more. Students have a month before they make final decisions about classes. Students will take a photo of the guide form to help them review their options and share it with you. You can assist your son/daughter, help direct them, and encourage them so they are ready to make final choices in PowerSchool on March 26.

SENIORS: PHOTOS NEEDED by MARCH 1

 The yearbook staff is requesting two things from each senior:

1. Senior portrait
2. Baby photo

Attach both photos to one email and send to Photos@ALAcoyotes.org (yearbook acct) by March 1, 2026.

Senior photo details:

• This photo should be a high quality, recent photo (a portrait or a favorite photo from this school year).
• Do not screenshot a photo from your phone. Ask the photographer and download the original, high quality JPG.
• This photo will be used in the yearbook and an online Senior Spotlight.
• Please share a photo in which your clothing follows the dress code.

The baby photo:

• age newborn - 4 years
• original digital image, preferred, or a scanned copy of a print

Ideas for Senior photos:

• Ask a friend or parent to take a photo (use a high quality cell phone camera in portrait mode, go outside).
• Ask a Digital Media student to take a photo for you.
• Schedule an appt. with a photographer on MLK Day, Presidents' Day, or on a weekend.

Questions? Contact Jenni Petersen (Petersen@ALAcoyotes.org) or Jen Bode (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org).

SEEKING GALA BAKERS and VOLUNTEERS

We are seeking volunteers for the Gala. Read on to see if God has given you any of these talents!

Are you a baker?

• We are planning a dessert dash game and seeking 15 more bakers to donate a dessert that serves 10. (That's a LOT of desserts, so yes, we need you!) Or do you have a friend who's a baker? Ask if they'd donate a dessert!
• The ideal dessert would be served on a platter (returned to you) and elegant enough to be eaten with a fork.
• We have limited refrigeration space, so ideally it would be delivered to AZ Lutheran on the day of the Gala, Saturday, March 28.
• Learn more and sign up here.

Can you make decorative baskets?

We have lots of items for our baskets, but we need volunteers to make them look pretty! Learn more & volunteer.

And, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities for set up (3/27), clean up (3/29), and at the Gala (3/28):

• Learn more about all the opportunities.
• Volunteering at the Gala on March 28 is your free ticket to the event. You receive a t-shirt, dinner, and get to experience the fun of the event!

If you could possibly help in any of these areas, learn more & volunteer.

And reach out to Jen Bode with all of your questions! (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org or 602-268-8686 ext. 137) 

THURSDAY MODIFIED SCHEDULE - PLEASE READ

GIRLS have advanced to the final four of the 2A State Basketball Tournament!

• Thursday, Feb 26 |  1pm  
• at Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC)
• tickets at GoFan

We would love to pack the stands for the game! To allow students to attend the game, we are dismissing early on Thursday, 2/26/25. The revised schedule is below.

Thursday Schedule:
8:00 - 8:30 A Period
8:33 - 8:59 B Period
9:02 - 9:28 C Period
9:31 - 9:57 D Period
9:57 - 10:23 CHAPEL and BREAK
10:23 - 10:49 E Period
10:52 - 11:18 F Period
11:21 - 11:47 G Period
11:50 - 12:16 H Period
12:16 dismissal

*students bring bag lunch
*when class is dismissed student to ins go immediately to the buses


TICKETS:
The athletic dept. is willing to pay for student tickets! AZ Lutheran students who wish to take advantage of getting their tickets paid, please meet Coach Peter at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum ticket gate by 12:40 pm.

TRANSPORTATION:

We will offer transportation using school vans to a limited number of students. Students can request a ride on the Google form in the SOAP Google classroom.

• Students who don't attend the game should get picked up from school by 12:30 pm.
• Afternoon bus riders, students in drama or a spring sport should plan to attend and sign up.  

 
HELP NEEDED! Parents, are you able to drive students to the game on Thursday at VMC for girls' playoff basketball? If you are able, please complete this form by 9:00 am on Wednesday morning.

• Depending on the need, we may need your help in transporting AZ Lutheran students to support our girls' basketball team on Thursday.
• Perk! Your parking and admission fee will be covered.
• Coach Peter will communicate with you and if your help is needed, you would need to be at Arizona Lutheran by 12:10 and we will leave campus promptly by 12:20.

These same vehicles will transport everyone back to campus after the game is over.

After-school buses will depart for Grace and Emmanuel at their normal time.

Can’t attend a mid-day game?

• Follow us on social media during the game for score updates.
• NFHS will stream the game. Find the link on the bracket. A subscription is required. In the past, the NFHS stream has been spotty.

Go Coyotes!

STATE BASKETBALL

GIRLS (#6) win in OT of the quarterfinals and are headed to the final four of the 2A State Tournament!

• Thursday, Feb 26 | 1pm
• Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum
• tickets at GoFan
• streamed on NFHS (with paid subscription)

SPRING SPORTS MEETINGS REMINDER

SPRING SPORTS MEETING – TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 24

All parents and athletes participating in a spring sport are asked to attend the Spring Sports Meeting tomorrow at 6pm in the gym.

Following the general meeting, each team will meet separately in designated locations to receive sport-specific information:

• Baseball - room 14
• Golf - room 20
• Softball - room 2
• Track - room 15

SCHOOL CHOICE PETITION

ESAs help thousands of Arizona families access Christian education. A ballot petition is underway that could restrict those options. Please stay informed and decline to sign. 

Learn more at: https://azchristianschools.org/take-action/

TUITION ASSISTANCE:TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Applications with STOs (School Tuition Organizations) will be available soon for the 2026-27 school year. Update your student and family narratives so you’re set to go. Applications are available:

• IBE - February 1
• ACSTO - February 3
• AZ Lutheran Assistance - late February
• School Choice Arizona - March 15
• Arizona Leadership Foundation - April 15

 

TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION NIGHT

Do you need help with tuition assistance applications? Come and get help!

Monday, March 9, 6pm, Room 15

Register here.

STATE WRESTLING

Boys – Division IV, Section I
Girls – Division II, Section II

Date: Friday and Saturday, February 20-21
Location: Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1826 W McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Note: Clear bag policy 


Admission:
Adults: $20.00
Students (with High School ID): $7.50
Children five and under: Free

Parking: (typically $12-20)

Purchase tickets through GoFan ahead of time or at the gate

Streaming: Matches will be streamed on NFHSNetwork.com (Subscription required)

BOYS & GIRLS QUARTERFINALS

Boys Quarterfinals – 2A State Tournament

• Friday, Feb. 20 | 7pm
• at home vs. Fountain Hills
• Family passes not valid | Tickets via GoFan
• Live streamed on Hudl

Girls 2A Quarterfinals

• Saturday, Feb. 21 | 5pm
• Girls (#6) at Mohave Accelerated Learning Center (#3)
• Family passes not valid | tickets at GoFan
• not streamed

PARENT EMAIL SURVEYS

Reminder: Parent email surveys will hit your inboxes during the spring months. We are grateful for your feedback.

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP TODAY!

First of its kind at AZ Lutheran — Car Maintenance morning!

This event is important to anyone who drives a car. For the first time, Build Up will lead a car maintenance event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00am to noon. Learn how to change tires and to change your oil. Our mentors are ready to guide you in gaining this life skill.

Bring your car along with the following items:

• Your owner's manual
• The proper amount and kind of oil (refer to your owner's manual)
• The proper oil filter (refer to your owner's manual)
• Your car's jack for tire changing.

Deadline to sign up is Thursday, February 19, at 3:00pm.

LAST CALL FOR PIZZA!

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

FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING WORKSHOP

Don't miss this free workshop to help you plan for your family's future.

FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING
by Stacia Weinstein, former teacher, AZ Lutheran parent, supporter, and Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.

Thursday, Feb. 19 | at Arizona Lutheran | 5-6pm.

>> Read more & RSVP.

ARE YOU A DONOR?

Some of you depend on Tax Credit scholarships from STOs to help with your tuition. YOU CAN BE A DONOR! Please consider this vital step. You’re helping a student attend AZ Lutheran. Questions, contact Michelle Meyer. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org 602-268-8686 x140

GALA DONATIONS - post 4

Last week, you should have recently received an email written by a parent in your child's class. This is a review of that email.

2026-27 RE-ENROLLMENT FORM DUE THIS FRIDAY

Parents and guardians, if your student is returning to AZ Lutheran for the 2026-27 school year, please complete the re-enrollment form emailed on February 6 by this Friday, February 20. The form is also linked HERE for your convenience. 

CAR MAINTENANCE SKILLS MORNING

First of its kind at AZ Lutheran! 

This event is important to anyone who drives a car. For the first time, Build Up will lead a car maintenance event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00am to noon. Learn how to change tires and to change your oil. Our mentors are ready to guide you in gaining this life skill.

Bring your car along with the following items:

• Your owner's manual
• The proper amount and kind of oil (refer to your owner's manual)
• The proper oil filter (refer to your owner's manual)
• Your car's jack for tire changing.

Deadline to sign up is Thursday, February 19, at 3:00pm.

 

2A STATE BOYS BASKETBALL - ROUND 1

Boys Round 1 – 2A State Tournament (visit this page for bracket and tickets)

• TONIGHT — Tuesday, Feb. 17 | at home vs. Phx Christian (#13) | 7pm
• Family passes not valid | Tickets via GoFan 
• The athletic dept is covering the cost of students' tickets!
• Not streamed

2A STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL - ROUND 1

Girls Round 1 – 2A State Tournament (visit this page for bracket and tickets)

• Wednesday, Feb. 18 | at home vs. Lincoln Prep (#11) | 7pm
• Family passes not valid | Tickets at GoFan
• The athletic dept is covering the cost of students' tickets!
• Not streamed

PIZZA FRIDAY REMINDER

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

WEDDING PRAYERS

We are pleased to announce the Christian wedding of our teacher, Jenny Proeber, to Israel Orellana today, February 15, 2026. They have been engaged for quite some time but were awaiting US visa approval for Israel and his son. They have arrived! Please rejoice with them and uphold them in your prayers!

CAR MAINTENANCE SKILLS CLINIC

This event is important to anyone who drives a car. For the first time, Build Up will lead a car maintenance event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00am to noon. Learn how to change tires and to change your oil. Our mentors are ready to guide you in gaining this life skill.

Bring your car along with the following items:

• Your owner's manual
• The proper amount and kind of oil (refer to your owner's manual)
• The proper oil filter (refer to your owner's manual)
• Your car's jack for tire changing.

Deadline to sign up is Thursday, February 19, at 3:00pm.

BUS DRIVER NEEDED

We are looking for a bus driver who can drive the East Valley morning route. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

LATE START REMINDER

There is no school on Friday, February 13, or Monday, February 16. School resumes Tuesday, February 17, with a late start. 

GET READY FOR PIZZA FRIDAY!

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

SENIORS: 2 PHOTOS NEEDED by MARCH 1

 The yearbook staff is requesting two things from each senior:

1. Senior portrait
2. Baby photo

Attach both photos to one email and send to Photos@ALAcoyotes.org (yearbook acct) by March 1, 2026.

Senior photo details:

• This photo should be a high quality, recent photo (a portrait or a favorite photo from this school year).
• Do not screenshot a photo from your phone. Ask the photographer and download the original, high quality JPG.
• This photo will be used in the yearbook and an online Senior Spotlight.
• Please share a photo in which your clothing follows the dress code.

The baby photo:

• age newborn - 4 years
• original digital image, preferred, or a scanned copy of a print

Ideas for Senior photos:

• Ask a friend or parent to take a photo (use a high quality cell phone camera in portrait mode, go outside).
• Ask a Digital Media student to take a photo for you.

Questions? Contact Jenni Petersen (Petersen@ALAcoyotes.org) or Jen Bode (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org).

AUCTION ITEMS ARE ARRIVING!

The gifts from our Amazon Wish List are rolling in—almost half have been purchased already! Thanks to all who've donated so far. These will be wonderful additions to our auction baskets at the Gala.

Tax deductible gift:

Because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. When you purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List, it is considered an "in-kind" (non-cash) donation. To claim this on your taxes, you should keep your Amazon purchase confirmation as proof of the item's cost, as the IRS requires donors to determine the "fair market value" of non-cash gifts. Additionally, we will provide a written acknowledgment for your records to help you with your annual filing.

Question:

One Amazon gift arrived from Cassy (England) Forbis & Matt Forbis, but we don't have a way to thank them. If you know them, please reach out to them to thank them on our behalf, and let us know so we can send them a written acknowledgment for their records. (Contact Jen Bode at JBode@ALAcoyotes.org). 

EVERY gift will raise funds for our campus improvements AND counts towards the Gala Homeroom Competition. Thanks again for your support of the Gala!

Ready to get involved?

• Create a basket. View idea list >
• Shop our Amazon wish list.
• Or give a gift of money towards a travel package.

POLICE & FIRE CAREER EXPERIENCE

Join the Phoenix Police and Fire Departments for an action-packed, interactive recruitment event and discover if a career in public safety is right for you! 

When: Saturday, March 7th, from 9 AM to 12 PM
Where: Phoenix Fire Training Academy, 2425 W. Lower Buckey Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Here's what you can expect:

•  Simulated Scenarios: Realistic simulations of police and fire operations.
•  Equipment Demonstrations: Get up close with cutting-edge police and fire equipment.
•  Meet & Greet: Talk directly with current Phoenix police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and crime scene specialists.

Learn more at joinphxpd.com/events

FIRST OF ITS KIND - CAR MAINTENANCE MORNING!

First of its kind at AZ Lutheran! Car Maintenance morning

This event is important to anyone who drives a car. For the first time, Build Up will lead a car maintenance event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00am to noon. Learn how to change tires and to change your oil. Our mentors are ready to guide you in gaining this life skill.

Bring your car along with the following items:

• Your owner's manual
• The proper amount and kind of oil (refer to your owner's manual)
• The proper oil filter (refer to your owner's manual)
• Your car's jack for tire changing.

Deadline to sign up is Thursday, February 19, at 3:00pm.

QUESTBRIDGE COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS PROGRAM

If you have a student who is a junior, has a 3.75 GPA or higher, and your family income is $65,000 or less, QuestBridge offers a great college prep program with high-value scholarships available. If you think your child might qualify, check out the QuestBridge website. Application deadline is March 24, 2026.

SCHOOL CHOICE PETITION

Dear families,

A petition effort is currently underway that could significantly limit Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) and negatively impact families across Arizona who rely on school choice to access Christian education.

This effort will require over 255,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. We want our Arizona Lutheran families to be well informed before you are asked to sign. The most important step right now is simple: families must understand what is at stake and decline to sign.

Learn more at https://azchristianschools.org/take-action/

Please contact Principal Rosenbaum or me with questions.

—Doug Meyer

AZ Lutheran President

GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL - THURSDAY AT HOME

Girls 2A State Basketball Play-In Game

• Feb. 12 | at home | 6pm
• Family passes not valid | purchase tickets at the door using cash or card
• Streamed on our Hudl channel

The streaming info — that's for the grandparents and friends who live out of State. If you live in AZ, let's fill the stands! We need the Hype Zone to be loud!

CALL UPDATE

Benjy Wells has informed us that he is returning the call to Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. We thank the Lord that he will remain teaching at AZ Lutheran!

BOYS STATE BASKETBALL - ROUND 1

Boys State Basketball Round 1 – Copper Div. State Tournament

• Feb. 11 | at Valley Christian | 7pm
• tickets via GoFan
• streamed on VCS Hudl channel

The streaming info — that's for the grandparents and friends who live out of State. If you live in AZ, let's fill the stands! We need the Hype Zone to be loud!

FEBRUARY VIDEO UPDATE

What's new this winter? Watch the latest video update from President Doug Meyer, including...

• Baptisms! 
• Scholarship blessings
• Athletic highlights 
• Spring events

BASKETBALL STATE GAMES

Boys enter the Copper Div. State Tournament

• Feb. 11 | at Valley Christian | 7pm
• tickets via GoFan

Girls 2A Play-In Game (NEW start time)

• Feb. 12 | at home | 6pm
• Family passes not valid | purchase tickets at the door using cash or card

TUITION ASSISTANCE: TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Applications with STOs (School Tuition Organizations) will be available soon for the 2026-27 school year. Update your student and family narratives so you’re set to go. Applications are available:

• IBE - February 1
• ACSTO - February 3
• AZ Lutheran Assistance - late February
• School Choice Arizona - March 15
• Arizona Leadership Foundation - April 15

JOIN US FOR A FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR

Our Mission Advancement Dept. has organized several free workshops to help you plan for your family's future.

1️⃣ FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING
by Stacia Weinstein, former teacher, AZ Lutheran parent, supporter, and Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.

Thursday, Feb. 19 | at Arizona Lutheran | 5-6pm.

>> Read more & RSVP.



2️⃣ ESTATE PLANNING SEMINARS
by Reliant Law Group, owned and operated by AZ Lutheran alumni.

Choose from two dates:

• Wednesday, Feb. 11 | at Emmanuel Lutheran in Tempe | 9:30am
• Thursday, March 5 | at AZ Lutheran | 6pm

>> Learn more & RSVP.

SCHOOL PHOTO COLLECTION

  We host a website for you to view & download event and sports photos.

• View the 2025-26 photo collections at https://sites.google.com/alacoyotes.org/ala-school-photos/home
• A variety of photographers (including students and staff) contribute.
• Grandparents Day and Senior Night photos have recently been added.
• Free to download and share!
• We will continue to add photos, so bookmark it and visit often.

BUS DRIVER WANTED

We are looking for a bus driver who can drive the East Valley morning route. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

STATE WRESTLING SECTIONALS

Girls – Division II, Section II

Date: Saturday, February 7
Location: Moon Valley High School
3625 W. Cactus Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85029

Boys – Division IV, Section I

Date: Saturday, February 14
Location: Buckeye High School
1000 E. Narramore Ave.
Buckeye, AZ 85326

Admissions
Adults: $12.00
Students (with High School ID): $6.00
Children five and under: Free

WRESTLING 2025-26 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

Take a couple minutes to watch this wrestling highlight reel by sibling wrestlers, Ben & Ella Parsons— a glimpse of the heart our wrestling team has shown all season.

Watch on YouTube

Watch on Facebook

Watch on Instagram

And now, we’re heading into the post-season. Let's Go 'Yotes!

Mark your calendars:
📍 Sectionals: February 7 (girls)
📍 Sectionals: February 14 (guys)
📍 State: February 19–21

Come out and support our 'Yotes on the mats!

ARE YOU A DONOR?

Some of you depend on Tax Credit scholarships from STOs to help with your tuition. YOU CAN BE A DONOR! Please consider this vital step. You’re helping a student attend AZ Lutheran. Questions, contact Michelle Meyer. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org 602-268-8686 x140

SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Baseball, Golf, Softball, & Track

Register your child for the 2025–26 spring sports programs using a single registration link. If your child has already been registered at any point during the school year, no additional registration is required.

To add or change a sport to an existing registration, please contact Mrs. Solofra at Solofra@ALAcoyotes.org for assistance.

Important: All athletes must have a valid 2025–26 AIA Sports Physical on file to participate.

Registration Steps:

Click here if you already have an existing ArbiterSports account.

Click here if you need to create a new ArbiterSports account.

 

ASU VISIT OPPORTUNITIES

If your child is considering attending ASU in the future, you may want to arrange a campus visit. Spring of junior year or even sophomore year is a great time for a visit. ASU offers two types of visit opportunities: Experience ASU and Sun Devil Days. To participate in these visits, see this website for more information and to register.

PHOENIX ZOO TEEN CAREER CONFERENCE

Is your teen interested in a career with animals and wildlife? The Phoenix Zoo is offering a Teen Career Conference on Saturday, February 21. Highlights include 30-minute job rotations with Phoenix Zoo staff, a walking tour, an expert panel, and a resume-building workshop! 

There is a $30 fee for the day. Click here for more information and registration. Space is limited, so register soon!

COLLEGE FAIRS

The Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling (RMACAC) provides college fairs for you to attend free of charge to find out more information about college options. There are several spring fairs coming up in Arizona - Phoenix East on Feb 28, Phoenix West on March 1, or Tucson on March 2. 

Over 50 colleges and universities will be represented. Fairs are a great way to collect information and talk with admissions counselors about a wide variety of schools, all in one location. Fairs are free, but do require advance registration. Click on the links above for more information and to register.

BUS DRIVER

We are looking for a bus driver who can drive the East Valley morning route. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

TUITION ASSISTANCE: TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Applications with STOs (School Tuition Organizations) will be available soon for the 2026-27 school year. Update your student and family narratives so you’re set to go. Applications are available:

• IBE - February 1
• ACSTO - February 3
• AZ Lutheran Assistance - late February
• School Choice Arizona - March 15
• Arizona Leadership Foundation - April 15

LAVEEN PARADE

Look for a Coyote float at the Laveen parade on Saturday, Jan. 31, and send photos to Photos@ALAcoyotes.org!

SENIORS: PHOTOS NEEDED

 The yearbook staff is requesting two things from each senior:

1. Senior portrait
2. Baby photo

Attach both photos to one email and send to Photos@ALAcoyotes.org (yearbook acct) by March 1, 2026.

Senior photo details:

• This photo should be a high quality, recent photo (a portrait or a favorite photo from this school year).
• Do not screenshot a photo from your phone. Ask the photographer and download the original, high quality JPG.
• This photo will be used in the yearbook and an online Senior Spotlight.
• Please share a photo in which your clothing follows the dress code.

The baby photo:

• age newborn - 4 years
• original digital image, preferred, or a scanned copy of a print

Ideas for Senior photos:

• Ask a friend or parent to take a photo (use a high quality cell phone camera in portrait mode, go outside).
• Ask a Digital Media student to take a photo for you.
• Schedule an appt. with a photographer on Presidents' Day or on a weekend.

Questions? Contact Jenni Petersen (Petersen@ALAcoyotes.org) or Jen Bode (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org).

DEADLINE TO ORDER CAPS AND GOWNS - TOMORROW

Please use this link to place your cap and gown bundle. You may also order custom products on the same link. 

A few important things to note: 

• Please select the right size gown based on your height (plus sizes are available).
• Cap and gown bundles will be shipped to the school, and we will distribute them in early April during the class photo.
• You must order by tomorrow, January 31 to receive free shipping (to the school); if you miss the deadline, there will be a fee to expedite shipping. 

Any questions, please contact Mrs. McKenney

GRANDPARENTS DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We still need donations of pastries (muffins or donuts) for Grandparents Day. We also still need help with setup and food service. If you are able to help, please sign up HERE.  

ACT/SAT FOR JUNIORS

Reminder: all juniors will take the ACT at school on Thursday, April 2. Students can prepare for the test here with practice questions and tests. No registration is required to take this test, as it is handled by the school.

 
If a student wishes to take the SAT, they must register and pay the fee independently for an off-site test on a Saturday. More information including upcoming dates (March, April and May) can be found here. Dates are limited; you must plan ahead.

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2026-2027

To help with planning for the 2026-2027 school year, please watch for Re-Enrollment to begin. Your plans for the next school year affect our teaching staff assignments and the Course Selection process. 

The Re-Enrollment Form link will be shared via email starting February 6.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Our Mission Advancement Dept. has organized several free workshops to help you plan for your family's future.


1️⃣ FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING
by Stacia Weinstein, former teacher, AZ Lutheran parent, supporter, and Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.

Thursday, Feb. 19 | at Arizona Lutheran | 5-6pm.

>> Read more & RSVP.



2️⃣ ESTATE PLANNING SEMINARS
by Reliant Law Group, owned and operated by AZ Lutheran alumni.

Choose from two dates:

• Wednesday, Feb. 11 | at Emmanuel Lutheran in Tempe | 9:30am
• Thursday, March 5 | at AZ Lutheran | 6pm

>> Learn more & RSVP.

BAKER, CRAFTER, OR FOOD SERVER?

We are seeking volunteers for the Gala with specific gifts. Read on to see if God has given you any of these talents!

Are you a baker?

• We are planning a dessert dash game and seeking 22 bakers to donate a dessert that serves 10. (That's a LOT of desserts, so yes, we need you!) Or do you have a friend who's a baker? Ask if they'd donate a dessert!
• The ideal dessert would be served on a platter (returned to you) and elegant enough to be eaten with a fork.
• We have limited refrigeration space, so ideally it would be delivered to AZ Lutheran on the day of the Gala, Saturday, March 28.

Are you a crafter or builder?

We are seeking someone who could create something like this out of cardboard. (We can design and print the exterior labeling, but need help with the cardboard base.)

Do you have catering or food-service experience? We are seeking a Gala food-service lead to work with our caterer and with 5 adults and up to 30 students. You would organize the team to serve the Gala buffet, set and clear tables, assist guests, and assist with dessert service. 

And we are hoping to borrow one item. Do you have a trade-show style spinner wheel we could borrow (similar to this)? 

If you could possibly help in any of these areas, reach out to Jen Bode with all of your questions! (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org or 602-268-8686 ext. 137) 

LAST DAY TO RSVP FOR GRANDPARENTS DAY

Today is the last day to RSVP for Grandparents Day. Grandparents Day is on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.  Please help us plan well by RSVPing by the deadline. 

ONLINE INVITATION AND RSVP

The day begins at 9:00am with coffee and pastries for the grandparents. Then the students are joined by their grandparents for chapel and a few classes. The morning concludes with a short program and lunch provided for the grandparents. Students will need to bring their lunches as usual, but are invited to enjoy them with their grandparents. The grandparents will depart at about 12:45pm, after lunch.

We are still also looking for volunteers to help with setup and food service for that day. Please sign up using this link. We would appreciate any help! 

AZ LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK

Did you know that we are part of one of the largest private school systems in the U.S.?

 
But it’s the small, personal moments that define us: a student’s t-shirt declaring they are a "Child of God," the harmony of voices in worship, and the beautiful transition of "opposing" players becoming high school teammates.

From Pre-K to 12th grade, we are blessed to walk this path together. We invite you to watch and share this video to celebrate the impact of Lutheran education in Arizona!

 
Watch to the end to hear voices from several of our Lutheran Elementary Schools lifting in praise!

NEW! WINTER SPRINT SHOP

A Winter Spring shop is now open. Order now online by 2/6/2026 using THIS link. 

Customized in 1-2 business days and shipped to you.
Shipping starts at $9.95.

VARSITY BASKETBALL GAME RESCHEDULED

Tonight’s (1/27) varsity basketball game against American Leadership Academy has been rescheduled due to a shortage of players on the opposing team. The game will now be played on January 31 at 3:00 p.m. at AZ Lutheran.

The final two games of the JV soccer season have also been cancelled.

CALL UPDATE

 Martha Bernabe has accepted our part-time call to teach upper-level Spanish. 

BUILD UP SIGN UP

The next event will be on Thursday, January 29, from 3:15-5:15. It will feature learning how to do some roof repair after some wind damage. Sign up here by January 27.

MEET COACH LORZEL

Darin Lorzel is one of numerous alumni who’ve stepped up to coach here at AZ Lutheran. Read more about his experience as a student and his goals as a coach in his interview with freshman, Nora Yerges. 

INTERVIEW WITH COACH LORZEL:
Coming Back to AZ Lutheran as a Coach

BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are still seeking volunteers to sell tickets at the home basketball games on January 29 and February 4. If you’re available, please consider signing up for one of these dates.

Sign up today!

GRANDPARENTS DAY RSVP AND VOLUNTEERS

The deadline to RSVP for Arizona Lutheran's Grandparents Day is coming up this Wednesday, January 28. Grandparents Day is on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Please share this link with the grandparents, even if they are far away. (There is an option to leave a message!) Either you or the grandparents should RSVP using this form by Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Please help us plan well by RSVPing by the deadline. 

ONLINE INVITATION AND RSVP

Printed invitations are available in the office this week.

We are still also looking for volunteers to help with setup and food service for that day. Please sign up using this link. We would appreciate any help! 

WINTER SPIRIT WEEK - FEBRUARY 2-6

Winter Spirit Week — a fun week of homerooms competing in games and dress up days —will occur between February 2-6, 2025. 

Our theme will be “Candyland.”

Dress Up Days

• Monday: Dress up - “Cozy Candy” 
•  Pajama Day
• Tuesday: Dress up - “Nerds vs Protein Bar”
• Dress us as a nerd or a jock
• Wednesday: Dress up - “Cupid Candy Day”
• Valentine Dress up Day, dress is red.
• Thursday: Dress up - “Candy Spirit Explosion” 
• School Spirit Day - dress in your favorite Coyote Gear or school colors. go all out! 
• Friday: Dress up - “Candy Castle Clash” - Homeroom Theme Day
• Dress in your homeroom theme

CANDYLAND DANCE:

The week concludes with the Sadies dance on Friday, February 6, from 7-10 pm. Girls are encouraged to ask guys to attend together, but dates are NOT necessary!

• Tickets will be $10 at the door on Friday. Cash or card is accepted.
• Dance dress code: Formal - see page 22 of Student Handbook 
• Dance Tip from the Senior girls: bring a pair of socks! (Shoes off, socks on for dancing on the gym floor.)

YEARBOOK ADS DEADLINE - JANUARY 31

🎓 Celebrate Your Student in the Yearbook! 🎉

Yearbook Recognition Ads are a special way to honor achievements, milestones, and memories that last a lifetime.

Why purchase a Recognition Ad?

• Celebrate your student’s journey
• Create a lasting keepsake
• Support the creation of an even better yearbook

How to order:
All ads are purchased online through Jostens, who manages our yearbook ad sales. Please do not send materials to the school. Be sure to review our school’s ad content guidelines when creating your ad.

Deadline: January 31, 2026
Don’t miss the chance to recognize your student in this year’s yearbook!

BUILD UP REMINDER

The next event will be on Thursday, January 29, from 3:15-5:15. It will feature learning how to do some roof repair after some wind damage. Sign up here by January 27.

BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We’re heading into the final stretch of our home basketball games and could use your help! 

Please consider signing up to sell tickets at one of these games: January 29, January 30, or February 4 (Senior Night). Having volunteers at the ticket table helps offset the cost of officials, tournament fees, and other important expenses.

Sign up today!

HELP NEEDED - LAVEEN PARADE

Do you have a pickup truck with a hitch? 

Our AZ Lutheran float will be secured on a trailer and ready to be part of the Laveen parade. If you have a truck with a hitch and can help by pulling our float in the parade, contact Michelle Meyer. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org 602-268-8686 x140

ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS

THE DEADLINE TO ORDER CAPS AND GOWNS IS APPROACHING -Please use this link to place your cap and gown bundle. You may also order custom products on the same link. 

A few important things to note: 

• Please select the right size gown based on your height (plus sizes are available).
• Cap and gown bundles will be shipped to the school, and we will distribute them in early April during the class photo.
• You must order by the deadline of January 31 to receive free shipping (to the school); if you miss the deadline, there will be a fee to expedite shipping. 

Any questions, please contact Mrs. McKenney

GRANDPARENTS DAY DEADLINE TO RSVP

The deadline to RSVP for Arizona Lutheran's Grandparents Day is coming up next Wednesday, January 28. Grandparents Day is on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Please share this link with the grandparents, even if they are far away. (There is an option to leave a message!) Either you or the grandparents should RSVP using this form by Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Please help us plan well by RSVPing by the deadline. 

ONLINE INVITATION AND RSVP

Printed invitations are available in the office this week.

If you want to help by bringing items or setting up, please sign up using this link. We would appreciate any help or donations! 

CLASS SPEAKERS 2026

Congratulations to Jacob Wiechmann and Gabrielle Pearson! They were named speakers for the Class of 2026's graduation in May.

BUILD UP

The next event will be on Thursday, January 29, from 3:15-5:15. It will feature learning how to do some roof repair after some wind damage. Sign up here by January 27.

CALL UPDATE

On January 12, the Arizona Lutheran Board of Directors extended a part-time call to Martha Bernabe to teach upper-level Spanish. Martha is married to Pastor Cossio at Santo Tomas. 

Please keep her in your prayers as she considers our call. 

GALA STUDENT COMPETITION - post 3

Would you consider a gift of $15 - $100 for the Gala?

EVERY gift will raise funds for our campus improvements AND counts towards the Gala Homeroom Competition.

How to get involved:

• Create a basket. View idea list >
• Shop our Amazon wish list.
• Or give a gift of money towards a travel package. 

These "baskets" and the trip will be offered as part of the auction, which will raise funds for our campus improvements.

Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!

 

CALL RECEIVED

Benjy Wells has received a call to teach English and coach at Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

You may contact him at Wells@ALAcoyotes.org

GRANDPARENTS DAY - REMINDER

Arizona Lutheran Academy invites grandparents of AZ Lutheran students to our annual Grandparents Day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The day begins at 9:00 a.m. with coffee and pastries for the grandparents. Then, the students are joined by their grandparents for chapel and a few classes. The morning concludes with a short program and lunch provided for the grandparents. Students must bring their lunches like usual, but they are invited to enjoy their lunch with their grandparents. The grandparents will depart at about 12:45 p.m. after lunch.

Please share this link with the grandparents, even if they are far away. (There is an option to leave a message!) Either you or the grandparents should RSVP using this form by Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

ONLINE INVITATION AND RSVP

There will be printed invitations available in the office this week.

If you want to help, bring items, or set up, please sign up using this link. We would appreciate any help or donations! 

2025 RAISE RIGHT RECAP

The Raise Right Program offers gift cards for purchase. The purchase of these store gift cards raises funds for students’ tuition accounts at our Arizona WELS schools, for the AZ Lutheran tuition assistance fund, and for our congregations & schools.

In 2025:

• 70 families purchased gift cards
• almost $172,000 in sales
• $7200 in rebates came back to families

Learn more about purchasing gift cards at ALAcoyotes.org/giftcards.

YEARBOOK RECOGNITION ADS

🎓 Celebrate Your Student in the Yearbook! 🎉

Yearbook Recognition Ads are a special way to honor achievements, milestones, and memories that last a lifetime.

Why purchase a Recognition Ad?

• Celebrate your student’s journey
• Create a lasting keepsake
• Support the creation of an even better yearbook

How to order:
All ads are purchased online through Jostens, who manages our yearbook ad sales. Please do not send materials to the school. Be sure to review our school’s ad content guidelines when creating your ad.

Deadline: January 31, 2026
Don’t miss the chance to recognize your student in this year’s yearbook!

PIZZA LUNCH REMINDER

The AZ Lutheran Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The next pizza lunch will be on Friday, January 16. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before THIS Thursday, January 15, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

BUILD UP REGISTRATION

The first event of the second semester will be Thursday, January 15, 3:15-5:15. It will include a visit to a local construction site to observe what’s happening and to interact with the construction manager. As time permits, continued work on projects already underway will be done. Register here.

Future dates already planned include the following:

After school, 3:15-5:15

• January 29
• February 12
• February 26
• March 12

We are also planning Saturday, February 21, 9:00-noon, as “automotive day.” Changing tires, changing oil, and other maintenance tasks are being organized. Watch for more information.

GALA STUDENT COMPETITION - post 2

Would you consider a gift of $15 - $100 for the 2026 auction? Shop on Amazon, build a basket, or give a gift of cash.

Create a basket on your own: Idea List >

Donate something from our Amazon Wishlist >

Give a cash gift online (to help purchase a travel package that we'll offer in the live auction). >

EVERY gift counts towards the Gala Homeroom Competition.

These "baskets" and the trip will be offered as part of the auction, which will raise funds for campus improvements.

Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!

CELEBRATE YOUR STUDENT WITH A YEARBOOK!

🎓 Celebrate Your Student in the Yearbook! 🎉

Yearbook Recognition Ads are a special way to honor achievements, milestones, and memories that last a lifetime.

Why purchase a Recognition Ad?

• Celebrate your student’s journey
• Create a lasting keepsake
• Support the creation of an even better yearbook

How to order:
All ads are purchased online through Jostens, who manages our yearbook ad sales. Please do not send materials to the school. Be sure to review our school’s ad content guidelines when creating your ad.

Deadline: January 31, 2026
Don’t miss the chance to recognize your student in this year’s yearbook!