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Crew Announcements 9/20/2023

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• Vote For Your Student Site Council Representatives! Archies, it’s time to cast your vote in the 2023-2024 Student Site Council Rep Election. Voting will close Friday, September 22nd at 4:00 PM. Click the link to read candidate statements and cast your vote. https://forms.gle/Qc9AMCMcE4D9FDBn8

• Common Application Workshop-Wednesday, 9/20 @ Tutorial #1 in the College and Career Center
  
  

• Updates From ASB: 

  • Sign-Up For the Power Puff Game: The Power Puff game will be Homecoming week. Sign-ups close 9/22. https://forms.gle/i5WuLig1pzufDUFT9

  • Spirit Packs are available for purchase (yearbook included). Click here to purchase from our Student Store.
    
    

• Emergency Drills Next Week: All students and staff will be practicing our Shelter in Place and Evacuation drills next week on Wednesday, 9/27. 

• Bell Schedules The Next Two Weeks: No School Mon. Sep. 25th.
  Tue. Sep. 26th through Fri. Sep. 29th will be a regular bell schedule.
  Mon. Oct 2nd through Fri. Oct 6th will be an adjusted bell schedule.
  
  

• Peer Tutoring: After school tutoring is available!
  Tuesdays RM 408 - 3:45 - 5:00
  Thursdays RM 126 - 3:45 - 4:00.
  
  

• Update On Parking Lot Solar Panel: The construction of our solar panels has been delayed. All parking will remain as is. We will continue to update you with any new information. 

• The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) membership application for Fall is open!  It closes on October 18th at 4:00 pm.  No late applications are accepted. Applications are submitted online at this link: https://forms.gle/gL98SzjLtfwHAPvY6
  
  

“The California Scholarship Federation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to recognize and encourage academic achievement and community service among middle and high school students in California…...Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their report card grades. Membership is for one semester, and membership drives are held each semester within established periods dictated by the State bylaws”.

• The student must apply each semester during the membership drive window. 

• No late applications are accepted. 

• The membership drives at AWHS happen in January and February using the fall semester grades and then again at the start of a new school year, August/September, using the spring semester grades (spring S2 grades of previous school year).

• The dates of each drive are posted on the AWHS web  page. The dates are also advertised in Crew Announcements and AWHS Community News.

• PLEASE note that students are to apply, not their parents.For parents who are tempted to complete the application for the student, it is suggested that you directly supervise your student completing it.

• The qualifications for CSF semester membership requires the student to apply and have ten CSF points earned on grades from the previous semester.

• Reminders:
  School Retake Picture Day: Wed. Oct 4th.
  Senior Portraits:  Thu. Oct. 26th  from 2-6 in the Library. Sign up here.
  10,000 Degrees Is Here Every Week: Please click here for Julisa Gonzalez’s hours. 

• Common App Workshop: Today! Tutorial 1. College & Career Center

Crew Announcements 9/13/2023

• Student Trustee Elections: Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Student Trustee, Gia Debok! Thank you to our candidates and to the students for casting their vote.
  
  

• Join AWHS Site Council: It’s time to select our next Site Council Student Representatives. We’re seeking 4 students to join the council this year. To be considered, complete the “Interested in Student Site Council” google form by 4:00 PM Friday Sep. 15th.
  
  

• Q Group Meets Wednesdays: Looking for an LGBTQ+ social-support space? Q Group meets Wednesdays during Tutorial 1 from 2:15PM- 3:30PM.
  
  

• Sexual Health Clinic is on Friday, September 15th!

The first one is coming up this week! Clinics are free and confidential and offer STI/STD testing, birth control, and more! Visit the Wellness Center (room 113) to sign up today.

• Events from the Counseling Dept: 

  • UC Personal Insight Workshop: Today, Wednesday, 9/13 during  Tutorial 1 in the College and Career Center. Explore ideas and strategies for the Personal Insight Question.

  • Senior Night Application Night: Tuesday, September 19th at 5:30 pm in the Student Center: Topics such as the UC system, CSU system, Common Application and much more will be covered. The primary focus will be on applying to four-year schools.

• 10,000 Degrees Is Here To Support: Our community partner, 10,000 Degrees, offers support to seniors with college and financial aid applications. Our new College Access Fellow, Julisa Gonzalez, will have office hours here at AWH each week, so please click here for more info.
  
  

• Women’s Lacrosse Open Fields: All Archie students interested in playing women’s lacrosse are welcome to join open fields Wednesdays at 5:30 at the baseball field. If you’re a beginner this is a great time to learn or polish some skills before the season starts in the fall. Hope to see you there.

• Updates From ASB: 

  • Spirit Packs are available for purchase (yearbook included). Click here to purchase from our Student Store.
    
    

• Parking: Access to our front lot will close Sept. 25th. Effective Sep. 26th, only students with parking permits will be allowed access off of Sir Francis Drake into the softball field. There is no student or parent parking in the Saunders or the Devonshire lots. These are staff only spots. Thank you.

• School Retake Picture Day: Wednesday, October 4th.

• Senior Portraits: Thursday, Oct 26th. 2PM - 6PM in the Library. Sign if you have not already taken your senior photo. https://pickatime.com/dorianstudio/ArchieWilliamsHS.

Crew Announcements 9/6/2023

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• Student Trustee Elections: It’s time to vote for the 2023-2024 AW Student Trustee representative. This student will serve on the TUHSD Board. Cast your vote between now and 3:30 Friday, September 8th. Student Trustee Election Ballot.

• After School Peer Tutoring Starts Next Week: Tuesdays (RM 408) and Thursdays (RM 126) 3:45pm - 5:00pm. 

• Important and Exciting Senior Upcoming Events:

Senior Class Visits: Monday, September 11th. Make sure to be here and in class. Senior Class visits will be taking place by Counselors.

UC Personal Insight question: Wednesday, September 13^th in the College and Career Center during Tutorial 1.

Senior Night: Tuesday, September 19^th  in  Student Center 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 

Common App: Wednesday, September 20^th   in the College and Career Center during Tutorial 1.

CSU Common App- nitty gritty details: Wednesday, September 27^th in the College and Career Center during Tutorial 1.

• TEAM Academy Fundraiser: The Team Academy is hosting an Environmentally Friendly Car Wash (waterless car wash spray) and bake sale fundraiser for our fall backpacking trips this Saturday in the Devonshire lot from 10am- 2pm! Come out and support!
  
  

• Club Applications Due Friday, 9/8: Please fill out the Club Application form available online and return to Mary Chapman in the AP Office by Friday Sept 8.  Club Days will be September 14th and 15th at Lunch by the Senior Tree.

• Parking: Access to our front lot will close Sept. 25th. Only students with parking permits will be allowed access off of Sir Francis Drake into the softball field beginning Sept 25th. There is no student or parent parking in the Saunders or the Devonshire lots. These are staff only spots. Thank you.

• School Retake Picture Day: Wednesday, October 4th.

• DAY ONE FEEDBACK: Please give us feedback on Day One!  Please fill out the form HERE.  

• Senior Portraits:  Thursday, October 26th  from 2-6pm in the Library. Please sign up and get your portrait taken if you have not already taken your senior photo. https://pickatime.com/dorianstudio/ArchieWilliamsHS. 

• AVID Peer Tutors Needed! AVID classes would love to have your help.  Watch this video for more details and see your counselor or email Mrs. Nelson at rnelson@tamdistrict.org for more information.

• This year's first Sexual Health Clinic is on Friday, September 15th!

At Archie Williams, we are lucky to have a Sexual Health Clinic once a month at our school. The first one is coming up next week! These clinics are free and confidential and offer STI/STD testing, birth control, and more! Visit the Wellness Center (room 113) to sign up today.

• Updates From ASB: 
  Spirit Packs are available for purchase (yearbook included). Click here to purchase from our Student Store.
  Senior Jersey Store has been REOPENED until September 10th. Click here to purchase from our Student Store.

Crew Announcements 8/30/2023

• Tutorial Procedures: Teachers will review this Slide Deck with students reviewing expectations for Crew and Tutorial Times. 

• Lockers: Please see Mary Chapman in the AP Office if you would like a locker assigned to you for this year.

• All New & Returning Clubs: Please fill out the Club Application form available online and return to Mary Chapman in the AP Office by Friday Sept 8.  Club Days will be September 14th and 15th at Lunch by the senior tree.

• Parking: Don’t forget that we will soon be losing access to our front lot for both parking and drop off! Only students with parking permits will be allowed access off of Sir Francis Drake into the softball field beginning Sept 25th. There is no student or parent parking in the Saunders or the Devonshire lots. These are staff only spots. Thank you.

• School Retake Picture Day: Wednesday, October 4th.

• Senior Portraits:  Thursday, October 26th  from 2-6pm in the Library. Please sign up and get your portrait taken if you have not already taken your senior photo. https://pickatime.com/dorianstudio/ArchieWilliamsHS. 

• Bus Passes: Temporary Bus Passes and Annual Bus Pass applications are available in the Budget Office. Please see Guiselle Ferretti during breaks, lunch, or after school. 

• AVID Peer Tutors Needed! AVID classes would love to have your help.  Watch this video for more details and see your counselor or email Mrs. Nelson at rnelson@tamdistrict.org for more information.

• Wellness Center: Closed Thursday 8/31. 

• Planners - Any student who still needs a planner can pick one up in the Assistant Principals’ Office during break, lunch or after school.

• A Message From Ms. Leemon: If you had Ms. Leemon last year for Living Earth or Chemistry, please stop by room 406 to pick up your notebook. Stop by during lunch or during a passing period. Make sure to collect your notebook before Friday, September 8th, or it will be recycled.

• Updates From ASB: 

  Spirit Packs are available for purchase (yearbook included). Click here to purchase from our Student Store

  Senior Jersey Store has been REOPENED until September 10th. Click here to purchase from our Student Store.