Category: Student Life News

Student Life News, Newsletter

Valentine’s Day Activities!

Student Life News
February 10, 2023

From Student Council: Next Tuesday is February 14th, Valentine’s Day! To celebrate, we will have a free dress theme of red, white, or pink. Please remember, if you are not following the free dress theme, the only other option is to wear the uniform. 

Next Tuesday we will also have activities from 3-4pm, like writing cards, badminton, and dodgeball.  The High School Student Council will also be selling chocolate covered strawberries, so remember to bring cash if you want to buy some!

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Student Life News of the Week

January 27, 2023

Chinese New Year Celebration – It’s Tonight, Have you RSVP’d?

Mini FAQ:
Do I need to bring cash?
Answering questions with questions.. Do you like delicious treats or beverages of the milk tea variety? Do your little ones love having fun and playing games and enjoying life?
If yes, then yes! You can spend invest your money in many places in support of our student councils and our school!

What’s the schedule?
First, check out the graphic above or the text below:
5:45 Doors open!
6:00 Dinner!
6:30 Performance!
7:00 Games! Activities! Drinks and Desserts!
Event ends at 8:30.

Cooking Club – Clam Chowder

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Exciting Plans for CNY Celebration

Student Life News
January 20, 2023

Our student councils are excitedly preparing for the upcoming CNY celebration, next Friday. The high school student council is planning to sell several drink and dessert items, so make sure to bring some extra cash to enjoy the delectable treats. For our middle school student council, they hope to entertain with several games and activities. We encourage you to check them out and support our student councils in their extracurricular efforts!

You are invited! But please RSVP

If you didn’t catch that, you can RSVP here.

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New Semester, New Clubs?

Student Life News
January 13, 2023

Last semester, we saw several new clubs created by our students. Wonderful! With the new semester upon us, let’s see what other interests we share and new clubs we might want to form. We already have a cross-country club in the works. Who’s interested in music or singing? Board games and puzzles?

Please find Mr. Brian for New Club Applications, once you have 3 members, a supervisor, and a completed form.

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Student Life News of the Week

December 9, 2022

Winter Gala Benefit
It’s today! Prepare for an evening of gorgeous decorations, delightful music, and plenty of amazing and generous donations for you to silently toss your money at. From teacher artwork, to event tickets, to honeycombs, to teacher-led excursions, the items up for auction are quite interesting and worth a hard look. Can’t wait to see you there!

NHS at the Ivy Park Senior Center
Today, our NHS organized a charity dance and music performance for the Ivy Park senior center. Many of our performing arts students will go to share their dance and music artistry. Let’s cheer them on and excitedly await the photos from the event!

Yearbook Sale

Try to Make Laugh Challenge – Mr. Brian edition
Mr. Brian wants to laugh. He craves comedy. He wants YOU to tell him your best jokes or show him your funny antics, and if you’re successful in making him 1) smile, 2) laugh, or 3) LOL then you’ll be handsomely rewarded (in prizes, not grades).

Make this happen again.

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Winter Events

Student Life News
December 2, 2022

Winter Gala Benefit
We have so many generous donations to our silent auction event. Thank you everyone who donated gifts or their time! Here’s a small preview of some of the items up for bidding:
Artwork by our Teachers
Tickets to the Winter Wonders performance and other events
Cooking lessons!
Game night hosted by Mr. R
Other teacher excursions to movie, boba, or karaoke!
And more!

RSVP is extended. With only 2 weeks remaining before the event, please make sure to reserve your spot. We hope to see you all there!

Yearbook Sale

Holiday Tree Decorations

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Student Life News of the Week

November 18, 2022

Winter Gala Benefit

RSVP is extended. With only 3 weeks remaining before the event, please make sure to reserve your spot. We hope to see you all there!

NHS Food Drive
Winter is here and it’s getting cold! Our National Honor Society Chapter is organizing a food drive to donate to SF Food Bank. There will be a competition between the Visual and Musical departments versus the Theater and Dance departments to see which will donate more food. On Friday, November 18th, you will find two big boxes in the lobby clearly marked for each team. Whichever team has the most food in its box by December 15th will get cookies delivered to their department during the end of the year performance. Teachers and staff are more than welcome to participate as well, just choose either box! Suggested items to donate include unopened products such as canned soups, chili, tuna, chicken, salmon, jars of nut butter and pasta, rice and cereals. We, and the SF Food Bank, really appreciate your generosity during this holiday season. Happy donating! 

Yearbook Sale

Holiday Tree Decorations

Cooking Club – Stuffing

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The Phoenix Won Their First Basketball Game!

Student Life News
November 18, 2022
Mr. David Gallagher, English Teacher and Basketball Head Coach

*Editor’s note: Without much Academic news to share, as classes take the weeklong hiatus during Thanksgiving, instead Coach Gallagher recounts the basketball games on Thursday.

On Tuesday, November 15th, the HSArts basketball team traveled to Stratford Middle School to take on the Stratford Lions in a series of three basketball games on their blacktop. It has been a tradition between our two schools to compete at least once a year. The HSArts Phoenix team consists of eight players from grades 5-8 including William (the Captain), Danny, Austin, Sam, Andy, Ashton, Curtis, and Joshua. The Phoenix were cheered on by several students and faculty members who made the trip. 

The first game pitted Stratford’s sixth grade team against the Phoenix. In an easy win, our boys showed great energy and spirit while coasting to victory. In the second game against Stratford’s 7th graders, the Phoenix lost a close contest that was not decided until the final buzzer. In the third and final game, the Phoenix faced off against the Lions’ 8th grade team. While our boys fought hard and played tough defense, the more experienced Stratford team won.

HSArts players showed great teamwork and sportsmanship, along with an aggressive and fast-paced style. It was a fun day for both our students and the students of Stratford school who watched from the stands and cheered their team on loudly and with great school pride. We are working to get into the CYO league next year and show what HSArts athletes are able to accomplish with their hard work and dedication. Go Phoenix!

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