Arlee Joint School District

Character of Excellence Award Semester 1 Gavyn Swaney Katrina Sanchez A couple months ago, the Arlee High School were given a task to nominate and vote for who they feel are two students who have strong work ethic in/out of the classroom, resiliency when given a tough task/assignment/project even though they may fail at times. We want to create a new tradition where we celebrate students every semester similar to our students of the month. We also wanted to recognize two students this semester who made others feel good and live up to the question, "How do you want to be remembered?" We finally wanted to recognize a student who has shown perseverance, integrity and school culture this semester at Arlee Schools.

*Scholarship Opportunity* This gift-supported program encourages aspiring healthcare providers with scholarship awards and community connections. Our High School Healthcare Scholarship Program has a rich history that includes $552,000 awarded to 703 scholarship recipients, with many past awardees now caring for patients in western Montana, the state, and throughout the world. Scholarships are currently awarded to Lake, Missoula and Ravalli County high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in medicine, nursing, or other health-related field that addresses human health. . Please read through this page for eligibility criteria, application requirements, selection & presentation information and awards presentations prior to applying for a scholarship. With attestation signed by the student and parent or legal guardian. If using a legal guardian or the student is emancipated, please also submit court appointed paperwork. Transcripts must be mailed or delivered in a sealed envelope, if a special accommodation has been approved. Emailed transcripts will only be accepted if they are sent directly by the school counselor or authorized school personnel and please mail or submit to Community Health Alliance at 2315 McDonald Ave Ste 102, Missoula, MT 59801 by the deadline. Written and signed by individuals who are familiar with the applicant (i.e., teachers, employers) and are able to discuss scholastic potential and personal qualities. https://www.communityhealthwmt.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

Want to give kudos to our Junior High School Paraprofessionals, Ashley Mesteth & Carol Adams, who have been amazing with our students who need extra help. Thank you both for always coming in for the students!!

Activities this week are as follows: Tuesday 1/14 HS Wrestling @ Mission 6:00 PM. Thursday HSBB @ Loyola JV Boys 4:00/Varsity Girls 5:30/Varsity Boys 7:00, Boys C and Girls JV will be rescheduled later. Friday 1/14 HS Wrestling @ Choteau 12:00 PM. Saturday 1/15 HSBB @ Florence Boys C 2:30/Boys JV 4:00/Girls Varsity 5:30/Boys Varsity 7:00. Saturday 1/15 HS Wrestling @ Choteau 10:00 AM. Saturday 1/15 JHGBB @ Plains 9:00 AM.

Shout out to our PE Teacher, Susan Carney, for taking our students to the archery tournament. Great opportunity for our Arlee students, which Mrs. Carney makes sure to always do. Photos Credit: Amanda Corcoran https://www.facebook.com/amanda11corcoran/posts/archery-tournament-today-all-the-kiddos-shot-really-well-thanks-susan-carney-for/10162357258656118/

*Scholarship Opportunity* Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD)- will again award five, one-time, $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025 who come up with an original design and write a brief paragraph (explaining design) to create posters, T-shirts, stickers or decals, coasters, billboards, etc. dedicated to the question: What does “Alcohol Responsibility Matters” mean to you and your community? To qualify, high school seniors are required to be in good academic standing with their current institute of learning. If chosen, the funds will then be deposited with their school/apprentice program/certificate institute of higher education of choice.

High School Semester Week January 13-16 Monday: Prep Day Tuesday: Period 1-3 Wednesday: Period 4-6 Thursday: Period 7 & "GO DAY" Parents/ Guardians, Please make sure to communicate with your child and review their grades on Infinite Campus to see if they have any missing/incomplete assignments. Important to make sure your child prepares for their semester exams during the week. We are making sure to inform students to not rush their tests, but to take their time for quality work. If they do not complete their test during the period, they will have time to work on it during that block, 2:15pm-4:00PM on Tuesday and Wednesday. Basketball (Thursday) HS Basketball will be in Loyola, please inform your child to meet with their teachers since they will be missing their 7th period exam and "Go Day". Make arrangements to review class assignments and final exams. **The attendance for the students is very important so they can stay on task with their work/tests.** Junior High The Junior High will also be on the same schedule due to JH teachers also giving high schools exams. This will also provide junior high students an opportunity to use their time in class and also the 2:15-4:00 PM schedule to finish missing/incomplete assignments. Please make sure to view infinite campus and meet with your child about their grade or progress reports.

Arlee vs Florence AWAY

Thursday, January 16 @ Loyola

Gameday These ARE the game times. Girls JV game is 4 minute quarters (half game) hence the adjusted start times.

The following Graduate Profile for the Arlee School District is a working draft created from the input and feedback of our valued stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, community members, and local leaders. We invite further feedback and suggestions to ensure this profile truly reflects our shared vision for the knowledge, skills, and attributes we aim to cultivate in every Arlee graduate. Please use the following survey link for comments, questions, concerns, and recommendations. https://forms.gle/cNVzvsS3BrFYeULe6

Gameday

High School Semester Week January 13-16 Monday: Prep Day Tuesday: Period 1-3 Wednesday: Period 4-6 Thursday: Period 7 & "GO DAY" Parents/ Guardians, Please make sure to communicate with your child and review their grades on Infinite Campus to see if they have any missing/incomplete assignments. Important to make sure your child prepares for their semester exams during the week. We are making sure to inform students to not rush their tests, but to take their time for quality work. If they do not complete their test during the period, they will have time to work on it during that block, 2:15pm-4:00PM on Tuesday and Wednesday. The attendance for the students is very important so they can stay on task with their work/tests.

RIVALRY WEEK Arlee vs Mission @ HOME BGBG 1:00/2:30/4:00/5:30

RIVALRY WEEK Arlee vs Charlo AWAY GBBG 4:00/4:00/5:30/7:00

On Saturday, January 11th, we will be hosting the Mission Bulldogs. Close Up will be doing a Bingo fundraiser between the varsity games. Students will be selling Bingo cards for $5 per sheet, and we'll be playing three rounds. The jackpot will be $100 to the winner.

This week's sporting events are as follows: Friday HSBB @ Charlo JV Girls 4:00, JV Boys, 4:00, Varsity Boys 5:30, Varsity Girls 7:00. Saturday HSBB Home vs. Mission JV Boys 1:45, JV Girls 3:15, Varsity Boys 4:00, Varsity Girls 5:30. HS Wrestling @ Cut Bank, Friday 10:00 AM, Saturday 9:00 AM. JHGBB @ Alberton Saturday 8:45 AM.

Indian Education Committee meeting will be in the HS Library on 1/15/25.

Arlee Close Up is having a raffle to raise money for the upcoming Washington DC trip in the spring. Prizes -Mini IPAD and a 36" Blackstone Grill $10 per ticket All proceeds of the drawing will go to the students selling raffle tickets towards their cost of the trip. Drawing The drawing will be held on senior night, February 15, during the halftime of the girls varsity game.

Congratulations to our High School Students of the Month for December. All students were recognized by staff & others due to their strong character and growth in the classroom by showing empathy and resiliency.