DIG PINK VOLLEYBALL

We hope to see you on October 26, 2026 at the Dig Pink Volleyball Night!

Join the volleyball program to support breast cancer research at the 2026 Dig Pink event. We especially welcome breast cancer survivors and those currently facing breast cancer to join us for an evening of encouragement, community, and support as we Serve with Purpose (1 Peter 4:10).

There will be t-shirts and baked goods for sale, a 50/50 raffle, and gift baskets for breast cancer patients and survivors. And for a small monetary donation, you can join in the fun of a serving competition during the Varsity match to win prizes!

Wear your pink and join us on October 26!


10.26.26 – Freshman/Sophomore 4:00pm | JV 5:00pm | Varsity 6:00pm

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO PRESERVE SCHOOL CHOICE IN ARIZONA!

Important dates regarding the upcoming election:

• Friday, October 23, 5 p.m.: last day to request a mail ballot
• Tuesday, October 27: last recommended day to mail your ballot
• Friday, October 30: last day of early in-person voting
• Tuesday, November 3: Election Day, polls open 6 a.m.–7 p.m.

FOOTBALL AT SCOTTSDALE CHRISTIAN

Oct 23 | 7:00pm 

Can’t make it to the game tonight? Catch all the action LIVE for free on Hudl TV. 

Here is the link to watch

PSAT ADMINISTRATION REMINDER

The PSAT will be administered to sophomores and juniors who registered on Tuesday, October 27th. Please ensure your student's timely arrival at school. They should also bring a fully charged Chromebook.

Please note that devices of any kind (phones, headphones, smartwatches) are not allowed in the testing room. You may bring the following:

• FULLY charged Chromebook
• Water
• Snack (to be eaten during the break)
• Pencil or pen
• Scientific calculator (optional; the Bluebook app has one)

U of HAWAI’I FOOTBALL

On Friday, October 9, 2026, the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors football team—with 74 players and 54 personnel—stepped onto our Arizona Lutheran Academy football field for a pregame practice prior to their matchup against Arizona State University. Four AZ Lutheran Seniors who are members of the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s SID program had the opportunity to interview them and capture the excitement.

Read their joint article on AZ Preps 365.

PRESERVE SCHOOL CHOICE

 Dear families and supporters of Arizona Lutheran Academy,

This upcoming election is critically important for Arizona families who believe parents should have the freedom to choose the educational environment that best meets their children’s needs. Arizona has long been a national leader in school choice, and programs like Empowerment Scholarship Accounts and scholarship tax credits have given thousands of families access to options that may otherwise be out of reach.

The outcome of this election will determine whether those opportunities remain protected and available for future generations. For every family that depends on school choice—and for every child whose success depends on the right learning environment - this election is not just another political contest; it is a defining moment for preserving educational freedom in Arizona. We are members of the Arizona Christian Education Coalition (AZCEC), and they and other pro-school choice organizations have tirelessly worked to protect those rights, but we need you to help as well.

Here are some things you can do:

• Make sure you and your circles of influence vote. Many midterm elections are determined by only a few hundred votes. State legislative elections can be decided by a handful of votes. If everyone in our community goes out and votes – we can make the difference.
• Know where candidates stand on school choice. 
• For the statewide candidates in three offices, see where they stand on key issues in the Arizona Voter Guide. For other candidates, you can research candidates by going to the Center for AZ Policy website Arizona Voter Guide. 
• The Arizona Christian Education Coalition (AZCEC) now has its own voter guide.
• If you don’t know what legislative district you are in, you can find out by going to the following link: Simplified District Locator | Citizens Clean Elections Commission. Remember, your vote could be the deciding vote in your district - especially in a midterm election.
• Forward social media messages we send to you.
• It takes a lot of money to be able to affect an election and sustain what AZCEC does. If you have a heart to preserve educational freedom, I am sure AZCEC would be more than grateful to receive a donation. If you have a desire to do so, you can go to their webpage and donate.

Thank you once again for your engagement in preserving school choice.


Sincerely,

KURT ROSENBAUM, M.S. Ed

PRINCIPAL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

We need a parent volunteer to manage the ticket gate for Thursday’s home flag football game!

Please wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show love for our own Coyote mom, Monique Guerrero, who is currently battling breast cancer.

• Time: Arrive at 5:30 PM (sell tickets through halftime)

• Future Games: Volunteers are also needed for our final home games on 10/27 and 11/4. Please sign up if you are able to help!

👉 Sign up for a shift here!

FLAG FOOTBALL PINK OUT

Hope to see you on October 22, 2026 for the Flag Football Pink Out!

While our goal is to raise awareness, this year we have a special opportunity to rally around one of our own Coyote family members.

Mrs. Monique Guerrero, mom of our flag football team manager, is currently battling breast cancer. Monique has been a devoted member of our community for many years, volunteering at school events, serving as team mom for baseball and softball, and faithfully cheering on AZ Lutheran.

During the game, free-will donation baskets (and electronic QR donation codes) will be available to help support the Guerrero family and offset Monique’s ongoing treatment costs. As the apostle Paul encourages us in Galatians 6:10:

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

Wear your pink, bring your family, and come out to support Monique and cheer on our Lady Coyotes!

10.22.26 – Kickoff at 6:00pm

VETERANS DAY

On Wednesday, November 11, we plan to observe Veterans Day during the school day. We would like to include your family members who have served or are currently serving in one of our military branches. We will include parents, grandparents, and siblings.


If you submitted names in the past two years, we will still have them, so you don't need to do so again. I will acknowledge names that have been sent, so one submission is sufficient.
Please email Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org the following:

• NAME
• RELATIONSHIP (to student)
• BRANCH
• RANK (current or at discharge)

DUE DATE - Tuesday, November 3

ALIGN CHIROPRACTIC + WELLNESS

We're proud to recognize Align Chiropractic + Wellness as one of our Silver Sponsors!

Located in Tempe, Align offers chiropractic care, massage, skincare, Class IV laser therapy, dry needling, physical therapy, and more to help individuals and families move, feel, and live well.

And they're inviting the community to join them for ALIGN GIVES BACK | October 27–30! 

• October 27: Patient Appreciation Day — treats, raffles, fun surprises, and puppies visiting from Almost There Rescue!
• October 29: Friends + Family Day — a special opportunity for new and returning patients to experience Align while supporting Almost There Rescue.

All are welcome to stop by and celebrate!

•  227 E. Baseline Rd., Suite J1 | Tempe
•  480-264-6181 call or text
•  ACWtempe.com for more details!

WELS YOUTH NIGHT - OCTOBER 24

 Calling all teens! Join together on October 24 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church for WELS Youth Night, a night for Phoenix-area high school teens to gather around God’s Word, have some fun, and encourage one another in Christ. You can look forward to food, games, fellowship, and a keynote on fear and how God’s Word combats it in our lives. Join the fun and invite a friend!

• Saturday, October 24 from 5-8pm
• at Emmanuel Lutheran in Tempe

Please register before the event at ELCtempe/org/Youth. If you have any questions, ask Mr. Sulit or reach out to Pastor Daniel Gensmer (dgensmer@elctempe.org).

BUS PASSES

All students riding the bus (morning or afternoon) must purchase a bus pass and present it to the bus driver so each ride can be marked as used. Passes cost $42.50 each and cover 10 rides. You may purchase multiple passes at once using either of the following methods:

• Online: Purchase your pass online. Please include the student’s full name in the memo field, then email Mrs. Solofra so she can call your student to the office to pick it up.
• In Person: Stop by the school office to pay and pick up the pass directly, or send payment with your student to purchase and pick it up at the office.

WINTER ATHLETIC REGISTRATION DUE - OCTOBER 30!

Have you registered your child for basketball, soccer, or wrestling yet? If not, please complete their registration through ArbiterSports by Friday, October 30.

Requirements:

• AIA Sports Physical: Must have a completed 2026–27 physical on file.
• Required Online Courses: Complete the Concussion, Opioid Misuse, and Hazing Prevention courses at aiaacademy.org.

(Note for returning athletes: You do not need to repeat the Concussion or Opioid courses, but all athletes must complete the new Hazing Prevention course this year).

Registration Links:

• Log in to your Existing ArbiterSports Account
• Create a New ArbiterSports Account

Need to add or change a sport to an existing registration? Contact Mrs. Solofra at Solofra@ALAcoyotes.org.

CALLS EXTENDED

On Thursday, October 15, the AZ Lutheran Board of Directors extended the following calls: 

• For Spanish and other duties, Jenna Kassen.

Jenna presently teaches at Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School in metro Denver. She grew up in Racine, WI, and was a member in Caledonia. 

• To serve as our Director of Mission Advancement, Brent Bitter. 

Brent presently serves as a staff minister at Grace in Charlotte, NC. He attended Winnebago Lutheran.

NO SCHOOL MONDAY

There is no school on Monday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 20, with a Late Start schedule. 

Enjoy your long weekend! 

FAN BUS TO PARKER

We have enough student interest to make the fan bus to Parker possible. However, we are in need of a driver!

Details & perks of volunteering as the driver:

• Departure shortly after 3pm.
• Free admission to the game. 
• Drive our 15 passenger bus, so there's no wear and tear on your vehicle! 
• Room for your spouse and one child to ride along.

Interested in driving? Contact Justin Ohm at Ohm@ALAcoyotes.org ASAP today  (Thursday, 10.15.26). 

ANNUAL LAVEEN TURKEY TROT

Join us for the Annual Laveen Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Register for any of the three distances: 

• 10 Km
• 5 Km
• 1 mile

https://www.laveen.org/laveen-turkey-trot/

Team name: Arizona Lutheran Academy

PINK EVENTS

Both our Flag Football and Volleyball teams are hosting “Pink” events for breast cancer awareness and support.

October 22, 2026 – Flag Football Pink Out

While our goal is to raise awareness, this year we have a special opportunity to rally around one of our own Coyote family members.

Mrs. Monique Guerrero, mom of our flag football team manager, is currently battling breast cancer. Monique has been a devoted member of our community for many years, volunteering at school events, serving as team mom for baseball and softball, and faithfully cheering on AZ Lutheran.

During the game, free-will donation baskets (and electronic QR donation codes) will be available to help support the Guerrero family and offset Monique’s ongoing treatment costs. As the apostle Paul encourages us in Galatians 6:10:

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

Wear your pink, bring your family, and come out to support Monique and cheer on our Lady Coyotes!

10.22.26 – Kickoff at 6:00pm

October 26, 2026 – Dig Pink Volleyball Night

Join the volleyball program to support breast cancer research at the 2026 Dig Pink event. We especially welcome breast cancer survivors and those currently facing breast cancer to join us for an evening of encouragement, community, and support as we Serve with Purpose (1 Peter 4:10).

There will be t-shirts and baked goods for sale, a 50/50 raffle, and gift baskets for breast cancer patients and survivors. And for a small monetary donation, you can join in the fun of a serving competition during the Varsity match to win prizes!

Wear your pink and join us on October 26!


10.26.26 – Freshman/Sophomore 4:00pm | JV 5:00pm | Varsity 6:00pm

LAST CALL FOR MARY POPPINS

Mrs. List is taking a group of students to the local theater for a live performance of Mary Poppins the Musical.  We still have a few spots left. 

If you've only seen the movie, you're in for a treat—the stage production takes the magic to a whole new level with incredible choreography, flying effects, and iconic songs like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Step in Time.

The Details:

• What: Mary Poppins the Musical (Live Stage Production)

• When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7 pm. 

• Where: Phoenix Theater (Downtown Phoenix)

• Cost: $25 per student (Regularly $120+—we secured a massive group discount!)

How to Reserve Your Spot:

1. Email Mrs. McKenney

2. Turn in your $25 payment (cash or check) by October 20. 

Tickets are limited at this discounted rate, so spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on a great night of live theater!

VETERANS DAY

On Wednesday, November 11, we plan to observe Veterans Day during the school day. We would like to include your family members who have served or are currently serving in one of our military branches. We will include parents, grandparents, and siblings.

If you submitted names in the past two years, we will still have them, so you don't need to do so again. I will acknowledge names that have been sent, so one submission is sufficient.
Please email Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org the following:

• NAME
• RELATIONSHIP (to student)
• BRANCH
• RANK (current or at discharge)

DUE DATE - Tuesday, November 3