ARHS Principal's AUGUST Newsletter
By: Christina Wawrzyniak
WELCOME TO THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL IS PROUD TO PRESENT . . .
Free Youth Mental Health Training for Parents/Guardians August 29, 2024
Ready to See/Pick up your Schedule?
Come Join Us on Wednesday August 28, 2024 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Food Trucks on Wednesday August 28th 6:00 - 8:00
MELT TRUCK ROC
Classic ROC Melts
- Mac Daddy: Home made creamy mac and cheese, Memphis sweet pulled pork, aged sharp cheddar on white Texas toast bread 3/4" slice
- Fire Cracker *: Buffalo dipped crispy fried chicken, fried mozzarella sticks, fresh mozzarella cheese on white Texas toast bread 3/4" slice
- Gobbler: Roasted turkey breast, aged sharp cheddar, Applewood smoked bacon on artisan sourdough bread
- Caprese: Fresh mozzarella, better boy tomato, sweet basil, gourmet balsamic glaze on white Texas toast bread 3/4" slice
- Mental *: sizzling 1/3 pound classic all American beef burger, aged sharp cheddar, sidewinder fries, ROC's famous meat hot sauce on white Texas toast bread 3/4" slice
- Ribeye: Thinly sliced marbled Angus ribeye, golden brown caramelized onions, marinated roasted red peppers, sliced provolone cheese on white Texas toast bread 3/4" slice
- Three Cheese: Jalapeno Jack, aged sharp cheddar, freshly sliced provolone on white Texas toast bread 3/4" slice
- Granny's Treat: Thinly sliced granny smith apples, Applewood smoked bacon, aged sharp cheddar on a artisan baked sourdough roll
- The "Classic": Your choice of cheese, aged sharp cheddar, fresh mozzarella, sliced provolone, or jalapeno jack on white Texas toast bread 3/4" slice
- Roasted Veggie: Roasted red peppers, roasted zucchini, sweet onion, porcini mushroom, fresh mozzarella cheese and balsamic glaze on artisan sourdough bread
* Spicy or Hot
Make It "Melt" Your Way
- Choose Your Protein: Freshly breaded fried chicken, oven roasted turkey, sizzling 1/3 pound classic all American beef burger, white Texas toast bread 3/4" slice
- Choose Your Toppings: Crisp lettuce, Better Boy Tomatoes, Cheeses (aged sharp cheddar, fresh mozzarella or sliced provolone) real mayonnaise, balsamic glaze, buffalo sauce
Side Orders
- Crispy Chicken Tenders: Homemade & seasoned crispy breaded chicken tenders
- Side Winder Fries: Original crispy fried cut, family style
- Loaded Sidewinder Fries: Original crispy fried, aged cheddar cheese sauce with smoked Applewood bacon
- Fried Mozzarella Sticks (5): Fresh Italian breaded & lightly fried cheese sticks with sauce
- Home Made Mac & Cheese: Add Applewood smoked bacon, grilled chicken or thin sliced Agnus ribeye
LUGIA'S ON WHEELS
- Ice Cream and Toppings ~ $5.00
Toppings and Ice cream flavors will very
VERNO ON A ROLL
- Hot Dogs Includes Tax Red or White 5.25
- Italian Sausage With Peppers and Onions 6.25
- Big Beef Sausage With Peppers, Onions, Cheese, and Sauce 6.25
- Cheeseburger Flame-Broiled Quarter Pounder 6.25
- Bacon Cheeseburger With Available Meat Hot Sauce 7.50
- Double Cheeseburger 2 Burgers on Round or Sub Roll 9.50
- The Patriot Burger With a Hot Dog and Bacon 9.50
- Porta-Bomb Grilled Mushroom Cap With a Burger 9.50
- Back-Alley Burger With Ham, Bacon, Uncle Ralph's 8.50
- Rib-Eye Steak 5oz Steak Grilled to Order 11.00
- Portabella Mushroom Grilled Cap on a Roll 6.25
- Grilled Chicken Breast 5oz With Cheese 7.50
🏈ARHS Flag Football Team Plays with the Buffalo Bills 8/24 🏈
24-25 GCSD HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS GUIDE
YONDR POUCH
2024-2025 ONE PAGE CALENDAR
ARH'S SCHOOL WEBPAGE
GCSD HANDBOOK & FULL CALENDAR
2024 -2025 DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT
GCSD Technology Resources
GCSD Strategic Plan
ARCADIA ATHLETICS
Important Links & Information for Arcadia High School Titans:
GET INVOLVED!
Welcome Back Information
24-25 Income Data Collection Form
🏫 NEW: Arcadia High School Bell Schedule: 🏫
How to use Yondr Pouch
School Lunches [READ LUNCH UPDATES BELOW]
GREECE ARCADIA IS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL & WILL BE OFFERING FREE LUNCHES 2024-2025
HOW TO PURCHASE SCHOOL LUNCHES:
- Paying for Snacks or Daily Double: Students may pay cash or check when they are in the cafeteria. Checks should be made payable to GCSD Food Service and please include the student’s full name and room # when sending in a payment
- Paying Online: Visit www.myschoolbucks.com to make payments, set up low balance alert emails, and track transactions safely and securely anytime. A convenience fee may apply. You will have the opportunity to review any fees and cancel if you choose before you are charged. TO LOGIN TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT, click here. QUESTIONS? Contact MySchoolBucks directly by calling 1-855-832-5226. You can also click here for answers to frequently asked questions about MySchoolBucks.
PLEASE STILL COMPLETE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION IF YOU QUALIFY!!
- Food Service mails free and reduced lunch applications to all households [look for PINK application]
- Please read the document to see if your student is eligible to receive free or reduced lunch cost.
- Those who qualify are eligible to receive fee waivers for AP exams, fee waivers for SAT exams, free/reduced college application fees, etc
- IF THE APPLICATION ISN'T COMPLETED YOUR STUDENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS - THESE AMAZING OPPORUNITIES!!
Week of Aug. 26
- Families will receive a robo-call as a reminder to complete the pink free and reduce price lunch applications if eligible.
- All information is kept highly confidential.
- Families are encouraged to return their free and reduced price meals applications by September 21.
- They can be mailed to Greece CSD, Attention Christine Viegas PO Box 300, N. Greece, NY 14515; faxed to (585) 581-8255; emailed to freereducedapplication@greececsd.org; or sent into school with your child.
- All forms must bear an original signature. Please note that October 19 is the last day free and reduced price meals applications received during the 2021-23 school will be valid.
- PAPER COPIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AUGUST 28th 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Only ONE application needs to be completed for each household. Please review the information before applying to ensure all required areas have been completed.
Ways to return an application:
Mail: GCSD, Food Services Department, PO Box 300, N. Greece, NY 14515
Attn: Christine Viegas (F&R Meals Coordinator)
Fax: (585)581-8225
Email: freereducedapplication@greececsd.org (must have an original signature)
Drop off: Come in person to drop off the application at Odyssey Academy, 750 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY 14615. Go through door#15 (back of the building) and give the application to the security desk.
If you have any questions, contact the Food Service Department at (585)966-2467.
OR
Need help completing the form or have questions feel free to reach out to Arcadia's Parent Advocate Mrs. Seals (contact information is below)
ARHS Community School & Parent Support - Connect with Ms. Searls
I look forward to working with staff, students, and families. We are one community, and together will accomplish great things. Please consider reaching out to me with ideas, concerns, or just to say hello! I can be reached by email tiffany.searls@greececsd.org or by phone 966.3023.
Bus Passes Update
- Bus passes will be mailed home at the end of August. You should have them by August 31st. If you do not have one by Friday 8/30 please call 585-966-2550.
- Any new students that registered after August 20th may not have transportation in place until 9/15. Please contact Dawn Yandow in Arcadia High School's Counseling Office with any extenuating circumstances at 966-3128
- Any High School Student that engages in after school activities will need a late bus pass.
High School Schedules
If you are unable to attend, All students in grades 9 -12 will be able to access their schedules on the evening of 9/2 through the parent/guardian and student portal.
PLEASE READ: Schedule Changes
Please note that all students will receive a copy of their schedule via the campus portal. If you would like a printed copy make sure to attend the Back to School Bash WEDNESDAY August 28th between 6:00 -8:00 pm.
PLEASE NOTE:
Building a high school schedule is very complex. A lot of careful consideration and variables go into course selection as well as creating a master schedule. While we find student choice very important, especially when it comes to preparing students for their future, the priority is to ensure all students get the courses they need for graduation.
AS A RESULT, the only schedule changes that will be considered are for courses that are true errors please see some examples below:
Situations when a schedule change would be honored:
- A class needed for graduation is missing
- A class a student already took, passed, and earned credit for is on the schedule
Situations when a schedule change would NOT be considered:
- Changed mind about their interests
- Request for a certain teacher
- Request for change in lunch
- Request to be with friends
Infinite Campus & Supplies
https://infinitecampus.greece.k12.ny.us/campus/portal/greece.jsp
Parent Portal
Greece Central schools use Infinite Campus to manage student records and share information with parents and guardians. All parents are encouraged to sign up for an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, which enables you to see student schedules, grades, attendance records and report cards. You will also be able to update your contact information and receive important messages from your child’s school. If you do not already have an account, sign up
- Download, Print, Complete, & Bring Completed form to Arcadia High School.
- You should have recieved a copy in the Summer Mailing (see below)
- More Questions? Contact Ms. Yandow: Dawn Yandow at Dawn.Yandow@greececsd.org
Student Portal
IC Passwords:
Infinite Campus passwords will not be reset this year. If a student cannot remember their password follow the instructions below:
Forgot your Infinite Campus password????
1. Go on the Internet (not on the IC app)
2. Go to greececsd.org
- If on a computer – scroll down the page to the Infinite Campus link
- If on their phone – click on menu, popular links, Infinite Campus
4. Click on Forgot Password
5. Enter your username again
6. Click continue
7. An e-mail will be sent to your Greece Google mail. It may take 15 minutes or longer to receive this e-mail.
8. Follow the instructions in the e-mail to reset your password.
SUPPLIES:
Arcadia High students will need the following items to start the school year.
(Teachers may request other specific items as the year progresses)
- Fully charged Chromebook
- YONDR Pouch
- Notebooks & folders for each course
- Writing utensils: pens, pencils, highlighters
- Agendas will be available by request
State Immunization Guidelines
News From The Arcadia's Health Office:
All 12th graders are required to have a minimum of 1 Meningitis vaccine on or after the age of 16 years. It's best to check with your doctor to see whether or not your child needs the vaccine. Please reference the following link for all immunization requirements: NYS Immunization Requirements for Entrance/Attendance
All immunizations must be up to date within 14 days of starting school. Students who are not up to date after 14 days of starting school will not be allowed to attend school until they are vaccinated.
If you still have questions please email our school nurse: Stephanie.Geary@greececsd.org
Important Contacts
Attendance Office: 966-3182, 966-3193
Students should be called in for absences or early dismissal as soon as possible.
Students who are absent will be considered as having chronic absenteeism, missing 10% or more of school. This can have a drastic impact on your student’s education.
Research shows that school attendance can predict graduation even better than test scores.
Health Office: 966-3005, Mrs. Stephanie Geary, School Nurse
Counseling Office: 966-3128, Ms. Dawn Yandow, Counseling Office Secretary
Cafeteria Manager: 966-3033, Mrs. Mimma Federico
Counseling & Mental Health Team
Ms. Erin Hagan Grades: 9 & 11 Last Names A - G 966-3189
Mrs. Meaghan Davis Grades: 9 & 11 Last Names H - N 966-3129
Mrs. Danielle Watters Grades: 9 & 11 Last Names O - Z 966-3108
Ms. Madelyn Torres Grades: 10 & 12 Last Names A - G 966-3133
Mrs. Jessica Kane Grades: 10 & 12 Last Names H- N 966-3111
Mrs. Tammy Aubrey Grades: 10 & 12 Last Names O - Z 966-3131
Ms. Korrine McCarthy Grades: 9 -12 School Social Worker 966-3468
Mrs. Kathleen Smades Grades: 9 -12 School Social Worker 966-3081
Ms. Nicole Wiler Grades: 9 -12 School Social Worker 966-3175
Ms. Beth Curtis Grades: 9 12 School Psychologist 966-3083
Dr. Richard Vito Grades: 9 12 School Psychologist 966-3116
Parent & Community Schools Coordinator: Mrs. Tiffany Searls Grades 9 -12 966-3023
Administrative Team:
Ms. Christina Wawrzyniak, Principal 966-3024
Mr. Todd Wallenhors, Assistant Principal, 966-3085: Students grades 9-12 Last names A - G
Ms. Samantha Cook, Assistant Principal, 966-3121: Students grades 9-12 Last names H - N
Ms. Susan Fix, Assistant Principal, 966-3056: Students grades 9-12 Last names O - Z
Ms. Caroline Preston, Assistant Principal, 966-3466: Shared between ARHS & ARMS
Arcadia Administrative Team
- Ms. Christina Wawrzyniak
Assistant Principal Team:
- Mr. Todd Wallenhorst: Students grades 9-12 Last names A - G
- Ms. Samantha Cook: Students grades 9-12 Last names H - N
- Ms. Susan Fix: Students grades 9-12 Last names O - Z
- Ms. Caroline Preston: Curriculum & Instruction
Senior Class of 2025 Updates Coming Soon!
Class Advisors
Junior Class of 2026
Class Advisors
Sophomore Class of 2027
Class Advisors
Mrs. Theresa Panzica
Mrs. Corinne Salvaggio
Freshman Class of 2028
Class Advisors
FALL 2024 ATHLETIC INFORMATION GREECE ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL
Before a student may try-out for a sport, he/she/they must have an updated health physical and must be recertified. This includes those new to sports and those who have already completed recertification for a different sport.
HEALTH PHYSICAL:
A sports physical is good for one calendar year only. Please schedule an appointment with your family physician now, if needed.
SPORTS RECERTIFICATION:
The recertification portal opens approximately one month prior to all seasons. Please allow at least 72 hours processing time for approval. Complete the ONLINE form using the following link or by visiting the district website:
TRYOUTS:
Tryouts begin at the day and time listed below. They typically last three days. The coach will share the schedule with the athletes on the first day. Daily practices usually follow tryouts, however, it is up to the individual coaches. * All times/locations are subject to change.
Fall Sport Updates & Information
FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING:
Monday, August 26th, 6PM-7:15PM @ Arcadia MIDDLE School Cafeteria. This meeting is for the parents of JV & V players only. The modified parents will have a different meeting.
COACH CONTACTS:
For information not presented here regarding Fall Sports, please contact coaches as follows:
JV/Varsity:
Football – Kory Shea at kory.shea@greececsd.org
Boys Soccer - Scott Mikulski at scott.mikulski@greececsd.org
Girls Soccer - Jake Honan at jakob.honan@greececsd.org
Girls Volleyball – Ed Patt at edward.patt@greececsd.org
Cheerleading – Stacey Pike at stacey.pike@greececsd.org
Girls Swimming - Elizabeth Grillo at elizabeth.grillo@greececsd.org
Girls Tennis - Will Spencer at william.spencer@greececsd.org
Girls Cross Country - Michael Bray at mbray@monroe2boces.org
Boys Cross Country - Jeff Winden at jeffrey.winden@greececsd.org
Modified:
Football – Brian Shonitsky at brian.shonitsky@greececsd.org
Girls Volleyball – Jason Graham at jason.graham@greececsd.org
Boys Soccer - Emile Nicholson at emile.nicholson@greececsd.org
Girls Soccer - Megan Keating at megan.keating@greececsd.org
Cross Country - Justin Mull at justin.mull@greececsd.org
Cheerleading – Danielle Horn at ddamico733@yahoo.com
Girls Tennis - Kendra Damann at kendra.damann@greececsd.org
LEVELS: JV & Varsity - Grades 9-12 Modified - Grades 7-9
TRYOUTS:
Tryouts begin at the day and time listed below. They typically last three days. The coach will share the schedule with the athletes on the first day. Daily practices usually follow tryouts, however, it is up to the individual coaches. Some shuttles are provided – See Arcadia Shuttle Bus . If the shuttle bus # is not listed, keep checking back.
START DATE SPRING SPORTS TIME & LOCATION OF FIRST MEETING
Monday, Aug 19, 2024 JV/V Football 4PM-9PM (Turf)
Monday, Aug 26, 2024 JV/V/Mod Cheerleading 10AM-12PM (Arcadia MIDDLE School Gym)
JV/V Girls Tennis 9AM-11AM (ATHENA Tennis Court)
JV/V Boys Soccer 7AM-9AM (turf field)
JV/V Girls Soccer 8AM-11AM (meet by concession stand)
JV/V Volleyball 7:30AM-10AM (HS Gym)
JV/V Cross Country 8AM-10:15AM (meet at the track)
JV/V Girls Swim 8AM-11AM (meet at Olympia)
Mod B Boys Football 4PM-6PM
Mod Tennis 1:30PM-3:00PM (OLYMPIA Tennis Courts)
Mod Volleyball 10:30AM-12:30PM (MS Gym)
Mod Cross Country 2PM-3:30PM (meet at the tennis courts)
Mod Boys Soccer 8AM-9:30AM (field closest to the MS Gym)
Mod Girls Soccer 9AM-11AM (meet at concession stand)For additional information, please call the Athletic Office at 966-3014.