Important Reminders: End of 1st Semester, Dec. 16: There are less than 20 regular school days left in the semester. IF your student has an F, they are at-risk of not earning any credit for that class. Schedule time during extended day M, W, T or F to meet with your teacher, develop a plan and/or receive tutoring.
Thanksgiving Break: There will be no school on Thursday, November 25th, and Friday, November 26th. There will be no tutoring or clubs after school on Wednesday, November 24th, in preparation for the break. Please, promptly pick up your student before 3:30pm on that day.
Early Release Day: Wednesday, December 1st, will be an Early Release Day. The school day will end at 12:15pm.
Field Day: Get ready for our Field Day on December 1st! It will be at the Academy of Tucson Elementary school. Students, submit your signed waivers by November 30th. November 30th is also the last day to get tickets for food and to participate in the games. Tickets will be available at the door, but for only being an audience member. Come buy tickets during lunch and decide between your choice of a hot dog or pizza! Dress in appropriate athletic attire. It will be $5 to play in the games, and $10 to play in games and for food.
Dress Down Day: There will be a Dress Down Day on Wednesday, November 24th! It will cost $1 to wear a t-shirt, and $2 for jeans. Please make sure that clothing is appropriate: no crop tops, obscene language/images, excessive showing of skin, or ripped/torn jeans (or shirts). All proceeds go to PAC!
Holiday Concert: The Middle and High School Music Departments invite you to a festive and fun Holiday Concert on Friday, December 10th! The concert starts at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm) at the Tanque Verde Lutheran Church (8625 E Tanque Verde Rd). Tickets are $3 per person with a $15 maximum for families and will be available at the door.
High School One Act Festival: The Academy of Tucson High School Theater Department will present 3 One Act plays on Tuesday, December 7th, and Wednesday, December 8th!. Both shows start at 7pm at the high school! Tickets are now available in the office. Please see Mrs. Dool to purchase a single ticket for $5 or a family ticket for $20. Act fast because single tickets will go up to $8 on the day of the performance.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to two instances of foul language, parental discretion is recommended for children under 13. Please contact Mr. Saxon ([email protected]) if you would like clarification.
Parent Advisory Committee: Anyone interested in joining our PAC team is invited to contact Principal Hernandez. Our next Teacher lunch will be on December 16th. PAC also needs help to purchase birthday gifts for AOTHS staff members; if you are interested in assisting, please use the link provided.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4AAFAF2C7-academy
Extended Day Tutoring - Extended Day is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, until 4 pm; please contact or have your student arrange with their teacher when they plan on attending.
Student Pick-Up - Please arrange for students to be picked up promptly after they are finished with their day, whether at 3:15 or after their extracurricular activities. Students are not allowed to remain on campus unsupervised and will be directed to a supervised classroom after 3:30. There are no activities afterschool on Tuesdays and all students must be picked up at school's end (3:15).
ESEA Surveys: We have 54 ESEA surveys outstanding (not completed) at the high school. These surveys help identify and provide much needed resources and financial relief for our students and families. Even if you believe or know that you do not qualify, your completed surveys help others who do. Please stop by and see Jennifer Dool for a survey. |