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AISU News
22 May 2015
Weekly Newsletter
Awesome News
AISU is gaining national
recognition! Read more
about our visit from Tom
Vander Ark on his
website,
GettingSmart.com.
Intensives have begun!
Students are enrolled in
the Science of Cooking,
ASL, Bike Tour, Piano
Crash Course, Robotics,
PE, Wrestling, Bulgaria
trip, Zaniac, and more.
Staff and students played
against each other in
nitroball and basketball as
a wrap-up of the school
year. Good
sportsmanship, good
times, and impressive
playing on both sides!
HS = High School
MS = Middle School
WS = Whole School
EL = Elementary
F = Family Event
Monday, May 25
WS - Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
Friday, May 29
HS - Graduation Rehearsal, 9:45-11:45 am
Saturday, May 30
EL/MS – Girls on the Run 5k, Sugarhouse
Next Week
Wednesday, JuneDrop-‐
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WS-‐ -9Celebration
of Learning, 4-7 pm
Off: 7:45 am Thursday, June 4 Pick-‐Up: 3:00 WS
- Celebration of Learning, 9 am- 7 pm
pm Friday, June 5
WS - Last Day - Yearbook signing
WS - Early out at 1 pm, Graduation at 4 pm
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22 May 2015
Words from Counselor Stephanie
IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS: If you have completed
a class through EHS, SLCC, or another school for credit
towards your graduation, these transfer credits were
due on May19th. If these transcripts were not
received, you will be at risk for not graduating. If you
are missing credits, this is URGENT and needs to be
taken care of immediately!!!!!!
It's not too late to apply to college. Dixie State
University, Snow College, Utah Valley University,
Southern Utah University, Weber State University, and
Salt Lake Community College are still accepting
applications! Don't delay!
Scholarship opportunity. I wanted to let you know
about the Jump$tart Financial Literacy Scholarship
opportunity for all seniors, regardless of citizenship. For
more information go to http://www.utahjumpstart.org/
Requests for transcripts need to be made by filling out
our Transcript Order form. These forms can be picked
up in the main office. Once the form is complete, return
the transcript request to the office for
processing. Transcripts requests need to be made seven
days prior to the transcript deadline.
Make-up registration. If students missed the 2015-2016
class request assemblies on Thursday, April 23rd, there
will be a make-up registration day on Wednesday, June
3 from 2-3pm. Students should review their class choices
with their success coach before attending this
meeting. This is for current students only who have not
requested classes for the 2015-2016 school year.
Check out this College Guide
(http://tinyurl.com/p9g6a84). Look through it for ideas
about how to get ready for next year. Visit the Step Up
website (http://www.stepuputah.com/stay-ontrack/grade-checklists/) for a grade by grade checklist.
Summer school. AISU will support a six-‐week summer school session, beginning June 8th and ending July 17th. Students may attend remotely or at school, although some classes require at least some attendance on-‐site. Teachers will be available at school during summer school from 8:30am-‐12:30pm, except July 3rd. If on-‐site classes are required, they will be held during this morning time frame. The fee for each course is $75, payable in advance. However, students getting ahead will get a 100% refund of the fee if they complete the course during summer school. Also, there is no fee for summer school for students finishing courses they took in 3rd trimester. One registration form is required for each class. Registration forms will be available in the office beginning Friday, April 24th. The last day to register for summer school is May 19th. If a student registers for summer school for credit completion and ends up not needing summer school, the registration fee will be returned. Weekly Newsletter
Upcoming Events
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Graduation Rehearsal – May 29th from 9:45-11:45 am.
Come with cap and gown. If you are a senior and haven’t
picked up your Jostens items, please talk to Andrea
McKee.
Graduation – AISU will have its first ever Senior
Graduation on June 5th at 4 pm in the Performing Arts
Center. It is free for anyone who would like to come
support the AISU Class of 2015!
Intensive information. Intensive class descriptions were sent
out to students via email to their school account on Friday,
May 1st. Students began registering for intensives on
Wednesday, May 12th. No changes to intensives will be
permitted after the second day of intensives (Friday, May
22nd). If students missed their scheduling window online,
they need to fill out a schedule change request form, available
in the office. Intensive selection will be based on availability.
If you are interested in the
Regents' Scholarship, please make an appointment for a
consultation meeting with an official Regents' Scholarship
representative. These representatives will be able to help
students plan out their courses and give all of the needed
information to ensure how students can qualify for this
scholarship. Please visit their website for more information
about the scholarship: regentsscholarship.org. See the link for
a consultation appointment! http://tinyurl.com/lb94ru8 More
dates will be added in the fall.
Mental health is impor tant. If you have a mental illness,
remember that itdoes NOT define you. If you or someone you love
is in crisis, please remember there are trained professionals that are
ready to talk to you, anytime. 1.800.273.TALK
Everyone should have a safety p lan. Create a safety plan with
your kids! Download the freeMY3app
(http://www.my3app.org/safety-planning/) to learn more about how to
create an effective safety plan that your kids can rely on.
Upcoming Test Dates
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Upcoming SAT Test Dates: June 6 (registration deadline: May 8th) th
Upcoming ACT Test Dates: June 13 (registration deadline: May 8th **check the official ACT website for information about late registration) SAT/ACT test prep m aterial is still available in the main office. 2 22 May 2015
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YEARBOOKS!
Order Yearbooks in the Front Office: Elementary $12 -- MS $20 -- HS $40
Yearbook signing day will be on June 5th! Purchase your yearbook ahead of time!
YO U AR E IM PO RT AN T IN Y OU R CH ILD ’S
ED UC AT IO N!
AISU Social Media
Remember that you can log-in to Aspire to view your
student's assignments and progress. This is also a way to
find your student's teacher's contact information. You
are always the best resource to help make sure your child
is making progress. If you have questions about logging
in, please contact the front office.
Find us on Facebook by searching:
AISU Page
STEM@AISU AISU Performing Arts
JOIN A CLUB!
HS Student Council
Shandre.dovale@aisutah.org
HS Tech Crew
jessica.grant@aisutah.org
HS DECA
lee.basquin@aisutah.org
MS & HS Future
Problem Solvers
trevor.huish@aisutah.org
Utah Vocal Arts Academy
erica.glenn@aisutah.org
MS & HS Ambassadors
andrea.mckee@aisutah.org
MS & HS Ballroom
katherine.winder@aisutah.org
MS & HS Yearbook
marie.pestana@aisutah.org
MS Reading Buddies
janae.powell@aisutah.org
Girls on the Run /Track
andrea.mckee@aisutah.org
MS Student Council
trevor.huish@aisutah.org
HS Dance Conservatory
katherine.winder@aisutah.org
MS & HS Aikido
robert.pyles@aisutah.org
HS Comedy Improv
megan.sticht@aisutah.org
MS & HS Gardening
charlene.johnson@aisutah.
org
MS & HS Girls in STEM
kate.youmans@aisutah.org
HS Cheer Squad
stephanie.garcia@aisutah.org
MS Japanese Club
valeria.gunderson@aisutah.
org
HS Show Choir
erica.glenn@aisutah.org
MS & HS Martial Arts
randy.anderson@aisutah.org
HS Video Gaming
kate.youmans@aisutah.org
HS String Quartet
christa.saeger@aisutah.org
Parent Dashboard
(S ee sc reen shots ab ove)
In our ongoing quest to create a single portal for our many
online tools, we've created a dashboard that provides a quick
view of each student's online course progress, plus quick links
to most-used links. You can view your student's current
progress, scores in online assignments, daily goals, and Own
it! profile. There's also a quick link to email his or her success
coach, and a section of tips curated for AISU parents. Use the
Feedback button to let us know what you think, and what
features you'd like to see in future releases.
MS & HS Senators
andrea.mckee@aisutah.org
MS & HS Drill Team
marie.pestana@aisutah.org
Summer TRAX Passes
UTA is offering a $75 pass from June 1- Aug
31. Pass may be used on FrontRunner, TRAX,
bus and streetcar.
To learn more or purchase tickets online, visit
rideuta.com/summer. Pass holders must be 18
years old or younger.
*Discount available through May 31, 2015.
Regular price is $99.
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Parent Dashboard Screenshots - MS & HS
(See section in green below describing the Dashboard)
FEE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR NEW ENROLLMENTS! Realms of Inquiry is a private school that has contracted with AISU to provide a tuition-‐free, gifted and talented program. Current students of A ISU are eligible to apply. Realms offers small classes, hands-‐on instruction, and life changing opportunities. Our program includes a strong outdoor component, complete with four trips each year, and the opportunity for international travel. For more information please contact karri@realmsofinquiry.org or call 801-‐467-‐5911. Applications due by June 15th! American International School of Utah
4998 S Galleria Drive
 801.989.7191