Salpointe Weekly Peek - September 30, 2022
Happy Friday, Lancers!
This week’s prayer is from Mrs. Urbanski's Sophomore Theology class:
Dear God, please give me strength when I am weak, Love when I feel forsaken, Courage when I am afraid, Wisdom when I feel foolish, Comfort when I am alone, Hope when I feel rejected and Peace when I am in turmoil. Amen. Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Pray for us.
PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Attendance
Please call/email attendance@salpointe.org/327-1990 ext.1234
if your student is going to be late or is absent.
***If your student needs to leave early - Please call at least 1 hour
prior to when they need to leave in order to have your student
dismissed on time.
++All calls to the attendance line go to voicemail which is then converted to emails for accurate documentation.
If the pick up time is within the last 1/2 hour of school, please avoid
the backups in the Glenn Street parking lot by picking up your student on Copper.
Save the Date: Fall Semester Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Kalil Family Gym and Alumni Hall.
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)- Information about expansion and universal option
On September 23, 2022, the Secretary of State’s Office notified the Department of Education that the universal expansion portion of H.B. 2853 did not take effect on September 24th because of the referendum process under the Arizona Constitution. For more information on this process, please see the Initiative and Referendum Guide or visit the Secretary of State’s website at Arizona Secretary of State (azsos.gov). Please note the Secretary of State’s Office has indicated that this process can take up to 35 business days per state statute.
At this time, all completed applications received under the "Universal" category will remain on hold until we receive official notice from the Secretary of State's Office.
Because of the current uncertainty around if and when Universal ESA will take effect, the Arizona Department of Education has developed the following plan. This plan will allow applicants to receive retroactive Quarter 1 funding if and when Universal ESA takes effect. To ensure you are eligible to receive Quarter 1 funding if and when Universal ESA takes effect, you must do all three of the following: CLICK HERE to read more. Please visit https://www.azed.gov/esa for more information.
Create a Senior Tribute Yearbook Ad Starting October 17
Parents will be able to create and purchase a senior tribute yearbook ad in a few weeks, as supplies last. View the flyer here for more information/deadlines.
Salpointe Recycle Drive
As part of Salpointe’s 4R (reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse) Care for Creation efforts, we are holding a recycle drive for items that cannot be easily recycled curbside. These items includes the following:
- Paint (more than 1/3 can)
- Batteries (rechargeable, small button, lithium, car) - please separate items
- Electronic waste (computers, cables, printer cartridges) - no CRT monitors
Bring your hard to recycle items to the back side of the Science wing (600s) on Saturday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m.-noon. Enter through the Glenn gate. Salpointe will collect items and ensure they are properly recycled through the City of Tucson’s HHW program. If you are unable to bring items on October 1, we will also be collecting them ahead of time on Friday, September 30.
Estate Planning Seminar
What will your legacy be? Your will says a lot about your values, passions and hopes for the future. Legacy giving ensures that your values will live on long after your lifetime. The process is easier than it may seem and you don't have to be wealthy to leave an estate gift. Financial planner Nik Scherer and attorney Travis Tufts will share tips and answer your questions about leaving gifts from your estate.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Click Family Library, Salpointe Catholic High School
Please RSVP by November 4th to Theresa Marquart, Salpointe's Manager of Parent Relations and Planned Giving, at 520-547-5900 or tmarquart@salpointe.org.
Therapy Dog on Campus
Lola the therapy dog will be on campus, Friday, October 7 and October 21, during both lunches at a table in Carmelite Plaza. Come by to get some puppy love during your lunch. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Markle - mmarkle@salpointe.org
Carmelite Spirituality
St. Pius X
St. Pius X offers ministry high school/confirmation classes on Sundays, twice a month from 4:30-6:00 p.m. + mass (calendar & registration paperwork is available at https://www.stpiusxtucsonyouth.com ). For more information, email youthministry@stpiusxtucson.org . Sessions start on Sunday, October 2 and go through May.
Student Services
Character Counts
Our focus this week was how choices strengthen character. On Wednesday, Rylen compared the idea of a child learning to walk with building character, taking little steps each day (Little Choices Build Character). On Thursday, Albert focused on the importance of choices being made in service to others with specific examples of how to put this into practice (Being Other-Centered). Follow the links to read the full commentaries!
College Counseling
Students and Parents are invited to our College Fair on October 25, from 2-3:30 p.m.. We have over 65 colleges participating. Check out our list of registered colleges to date. Students and families can register to attend for FREE in advance at StriveFair.com.
FAFSA and CSS profile open October 1 We encourage all students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.gov), the earlier the better, as some colleges award financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d like to participate in our FAFSA completion workshop on October 19 @ 5:00 p.m., please register. We have partnered with experts at Pima Community College Outreach to help our families complete the FAFSA.
Juniors and seniors: Register for visits with college admissions reps via Naviance. We have many reps visiting our campus over the next few months to meet with interested Salpointe students.
10/3 @ 11:00 am: University of Arizona, Franke Honors College
10/3 @ 2:30 pm: Wabash College (Men’s college, IN)
10/5 @ 12:00 pm: Princeton University (NJ)
10/7 @ 11:00 am: Claremont McKenna College (Liberal arts college, CA)
Beginning fall 2023, NAU is guaranteeing access to higher education for every Arizona resident. Through Access2Excellence initiative, students who have a verified household income of $65,000 or below will have their tuition covered entirely by a combination of scholarships and grant aid.
Art
Rememberin’ Stuff - By Elenor Harder
(Advanced Drama production, competition show) When a group of high school drama students is given the assignment to share their memories, the result is an eclectic collection of hilarious, heartfelt, serious, intense and inspiring scenes. A truly ’memorable’ play! Show dates are 9/30 at 7:00 p.m. and 10/1 at 7:00 p.m.. Salpointe students/faculty get in FREE with school IDs, $5 for everyone else. Purchase online here. If bought at the door, the price is $7.
Sonoran Plein Air Painters
The "Painting Out, Painting In" exhibit is hosting an Artist Reception on October 1 from 5-7 pm. View flyer here. Earlier this month, the artists and 2D Art and Design Teacher Betina Fink were interviewed for AZPM. Listen here.
Athletics
Lil' Lancer Dancer Clinic
Calling all Lil' Lancer Dancers ages 4-12. Pomline will be hosting their Lil' Lancer Dancer Clinic on October 22 from 9:00 am-noon! Dancers will go through a warmup, learn cheers and a halftime dance. The halftime dance will be performed on Friday, October 28 at the Varsity Football Game vs Tolleson. All registered dancers by October 19 will receive a t-shirt and bow to wear on performance night. For more information click here Lil’ Lancer Dance Clinic or contact Simone at sjolivet@salpointe.org
Spirit Store
2022-2023 Parking Permits are SOLD OUT. Students without a parking permit must park off campus. Off-campus street parking can be found on Cherry or Copper St. 2023-2024 Parking Permits will be available August 1, 2023.
Come find us at the next home game out near the scoreboard with our mobile kiosk. We will have our fan gear ready for the game!
Check our website for current hours. We look forward to serving you!
Follow the Spirit Store on Instagram for sales, store updates, and more @salpointespiritstore.
Salpointe Catholic High School
1545 E. Copper St.,
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Attendance: (520) 327-1990
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Attendance: (520) 327-1990
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