Salpointe Weekly Peek - November 9, 2023

Happy Thursday, Lancers!

Lord, may Your grace enable me to be steadfast in the desire to serve You, seeking holy purpose, not just in prayer, but even in the small tasks that I do. Amen. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us.

General Announcements

School Schedule
Monday, November 13 - Schedule C
Tuesday, November 14  - Schedule A
Wednesday, November 15 - Schedule B - Late Arrival
Thursday, November 16 -  Schedule A
Friday, November 17 - Schedule B - Grandparents Day
 
2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
You’re invited to celebrate a very merry and bright night! Wednesday, November 29 in Junior Patio from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, candy canes, caroling and pictures with Santa! Food will be available for purchase from Fiamme Pizza and House of Brats. All current Salpointe families, regardless of their faith traditions, are invited to this FREE event.
 
University of Arizona Open House 
The University of Arizona has an exciting upcoming opportunity! On Thursday, November 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. students and their families are welcome to join admissions at Old Main for an Open House event. Students will learn more about the University of Arizona, can receive help with their application, take a campus tour and connect with Housing & Residential Life! Please register in advance for this event.
 
Therapy Dog Visits
Lola the therapy dog will be visiting campus the following days/times. Come get some puppy love!
Friday, December 8th from 11-11:40 a.m. - 1st lunch
Monday, December 18th from 10:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m. - both lunches - C day before final exams start.
 
Enrollment open for Spring Break 2025
We are excited to announce that enrollment is open for our excursion to Costa Rica for Spring Break, 2025! If you sign up by midnight, November 10, you will receive an early enrollment discount of $200; you can reserve your spot for only $95. This is a fabulous opportunity for students to see a different part of the world, make new friends and grown as individuals! Questions? Please email meutizi@salpointe.org.
 
Digital Cameras and Gear Needed
Do you have any digital camera gear gathering dust under a bed or in the closet? We’re on a mission to expand our inventory of digital cameras and lenses. Your generous donation of any DSLR camera and digital lens will enable our aspiring photographers to explore their artistic potential and capture their world through a new lens. Thank you for being a crucial part of our efforts to foster creativity and empower the next generation of storytellers! To contribute or learn more, please contact Ms. Rashka at krashka@salpointe.org

Seniors

FAFSA Information Night
Grand Canyon University is hosting a Financial Aid Info Night on Thursday, November 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Tucson Antelope Reception Center, 3500 N. Campbell Ave. Open to all Salpointe families, the info session will help families understand college finances and how to prepare to fill out the financial aid application (FAFSA) which opens in December. Please see the flyer for details and to RSVP.
 
College Acceptance & Admissions Updates
It’s college application season, and already 132 Seniors have been admitted to the University of Arizona, 35 to Arizona State University and 45 to Northern Arizona University! Check your applicant portals and emails: Portals are where colleges keep applicant information and you can monitor your application status and view the final admission decision. If you miss a request for more information or a document, it could jeopardize your admission chances, so make it a habit to check regularly.

Juniors & Seniors

Upcoming College Visits on Campus
Several college admissions reps will be visiting our campus to meet with our students. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about a variety of colleges. Register for upcoming visits with college admissions reps via Scoir or contact Mrs. McCall.
11/13 @ 2:30 p.m.: Northern Arizona University
11/13 @ 2:30 p.m.: Thomas Aquinas College (CA)
11/15 @ 2:30 p.m.: University of Arizona
11/15 @ 2:30 p.m.: United States Marine Corps
11/16 @ 2:30 p.m.: University of Wyoming
11/16 @ 2:30 p.m.: New York Film Academy

Financial Aid

Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) - Referral Program Presentation
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
Empower your family to meet your tuition needs with the CTSO Referral Program. Join us in the Click Family Library. Erica Otero, CTSO's Scholarship Manager, will give the presentation. Learn about this great opportunity and get answers to your Referral Program questions. Open to current and incoming families.
 
Emergency Tuition Assistance
There may be funds available to families who have been impacted by unforeseen financial circumstances. If you are in need of assistance, please email one of our Financial Aid Managers directly. Theresa Lehrling can be reached at accountmgmt@salpointe.org and Julieta Gonzalez can be reached at jgonzalez@salpointe.org. Deadline to apply is November 19, 2023.
 
If you have questions regarding Financial Aid, please email Salpointe's Financial Aid Manager, Theresa Lehrling, at accountmgmt@salpointe.orgClick here for the 2023-2024 Guide to Financial Aid.
 
View more Financial Aid information here.

Fine Arts 

Spring Musical Auditions
Salpointe Productions is proud to present our spring musical "Into the Woods". Performance dates will be April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21st. Auditions will take place in December. For more information, click here.

Spirit Store

Fall is here and the Spirit Store is stocked with a variety of sweatshirts and jackets, all uniform approved. Our outerwear can be worn in and out of the classroom.
 
SALE! SALE! SALE! Start Black Friday shopping early! Stop by the Spirit Store 11/13-11/17 for deep discounts on your favorite Salpointe gear! We will also have a flash sale everyday on select items.
 
Flash Sale:
Monday: All outerwear extra 10% off
Tuesday: All hats and scarves extra 20% off
Wednesday: All team sports tees extra 30% off
Thursday and Friday: $5 TSHIRT DAY
 
NOVEMBER SPECIAL
To honor their service we offer Veterans 20% off purchases during the month of November and thank you for your service. We look forward to serving you and thank you for your support of the Salpointe Spirit Store.
 
Grandparent's Day is Friday, 11/17! We have in stock our new favorite Lancer Grandparent t-shirts in stock while supplies last.
 
Follow the Spirit Store on Instagram for sales, store updates, and more @salpointespiritstore. Show Ms. Wood that you follow the Spirit Store Instagram page for 10% off you entire order this week.

Repeat Announcements

Early Dismissal/Leaving Campus
Students are required to provide the Attendance Office (Student Services Center) with notification via note or phone call from the parent/guardian prior to leaving campus. Students MAY NOT leave campus without clearance by the Health or Attendance Office. Parents may not remove a student from campus without prior notification to the Attendance Office. Students being picked up with a dismissal slip should report to the Attendance Office (Student Services Center). Violation of this policy may result in an unexcused absence and disciplinary consequences may be imposed.
 
All early dismissal requests will be retrieved from voicemail. Please be sure to give at least a two hour notice for your request to be processed. We do not have an intercom system, we have TAs taking passes to class to get students dismissed.
 
The Attendance Line number is 520-327-1990.
 
Shop for a Cause and Support the Gala
Join us at Embellish on Thursday, November 16th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. for a fun evening of shopping in support of the Salpointe Education Foundation Gala. Come mingle with friends and enjoy a cocktail and light snacks! Edd Ruiz (past parent and SCEF Member) and Gabi Ruiz '11 will be doing a floral arranging demonstration to help you get your table ready for the holidays. Embellish will be open for late night shopping and 20% of the proceeds will benefit Salpointe's Wellness program.
 
Share Your Hoco Pictures!
Students and parents, please send in your Homecoming pictures! Yearbook is in need of dance pictures specifically, but all other Homecoming-related pictures are welcome. Your help would be greatly appreciated, and this is an opportunity to capture those special moments for posterity!
 
Please ensure you log in using a Salpointe email address so that you will be able to utilize this link and upload to the folder.
 
Senior Tribute Yearbook Ads Available for Purchase!
Don't miss this opportunity to create a special message of congratulation for your graduating senior! 
  • Full Page, Half Page, Quarter Page available until January 14 or if sold out earlier.
  • Half Page, Quarter Page will be available until January 21 or if sold out earlier.
  • Quarter Page will be available until January 28 or if sold out earlier.
Salpointe's Order Number is 7052. For more information, contact Ms. Keimig, Yearbook Adviser, at ckeimig@salpointe.org. View flyer here. View yearbook order center site here.
 
2nd Annual Salpointe Grandparents Day
Salpointe Catholic High School celebrates the important role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren. Join us for our second annual Grandparents Day event on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Advance registration is required to attend. For more details and to RSVP, click here. We are looking forward to this opportunity to engage with grandparents Please RSVP by November 10, 2023.
 
Salpointe Thrift Shop
The Salpointe Thrift Shop is in need of volunteers and donations! The store is located at 1705 E. Fort Lowell Road. For more information, call 520-327-5576
 
Salpointe Employment Opportunities
Please visit our Employment Page for upcoming openings at Salpointe Catholic High School. Feel free to share it with friends and family that meet the qualifications for the position(s). Salpointe offers a welcoming and supportive community as well as a great benefit package that includes a tuition discount. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Lee Mathias, Dir. of Human Resources at 520-547-5888 or lmathias@salpointe.org.
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