Salpointe Weekly Peek - March 31, 2023
Weekly Peek Prayer:
Dear Lord, help me not to lose faith. Please give me the ability to see, hear and trust you. Help me never to lose faith in challenging situations in my life. Please let me know that you are always with me, care about me, and support me. Don’t let me hesitate, but make me stay strong in my faith. Amen. Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Pray for us. Amen. Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Pray for us.
General 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.
Parking Permits
Attention All Student Drivers: Parking permits are SOLD OUT for the year. Students may park on the city streets surrounding Salpointe Catholic High School. Parking passes for the 23-24 school year will be available on August 1st through the Spirit Store.
AP (Advanced Placement) Testing Payment
Click this link for information on how to make payments. (This is only for students presently enrolled in AP classes and taking their subject exams this May).
College Fair TOMORROW!
The Tucson College Fair will be at Salpointe Catholic from 9:00-11:00 am in Foundation Hall on April 1. Over 80 colleges and universities will be in attendance from all across the nation to meet YOU! Attendance is free. View list of participating universities here.
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.
Lancer Legacy Breakfast
The 37th annual Lancer Legacy Breakfast celebration is Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7:15 a.m. in Foundation Hall. Each year, Salpointe honors dozens of Lancer Legacies - members of the graduating class who are children and/or grandchildren of alumni. Please click this link to view current list. If you are a Lancer Legacy and your name is NOT included on our list please contact Joseph Luevano at jluevano@salpointe.org to be added.
Salpointe Thrift Store
The Salpointe Thrift Store is in need of gently-used household goods, clothing and furniture donations. Proceeds from the Thrift Store benefit Salpointe Catholic High School. The store is located at 1705 E. Ft. Lowell in Tucson (520-327-5576) and is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Donations are accepted during store hours. Pick-up service for large items is available by calling the store at 520-327-5576.
Rice Bowls
As the season of Lent moves into Holy Week, we remind students and families who have been participating in almsgiving by using the Rice Bowl to plan on bringing donations to Theology classes during the week of April 3. Thanks to those who have taken on this practice as part of their family Lenten journey.
Junior League Cinderella's Closet - Prom-o-Rama
Junior League of Tucson is hosting Project Cinderella's Closet this Saturday, April 1, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at 2099 E. River Rd. Any high school student who is in need of a gown, accessories, jewelry, shoes etc. for prom is welcome to browse through their inventory of previously owned and donated items. It is FREE and the student may select whatever they choose. This is a fantastic opportunity to select a beautiful gown, shoes and all of the accessories free of charge. View flyer here.
College Options for the Summer
There are many summer opportunities at colleges across the country and abroad available for high school students to take classes, live on campus and learn from professors in a variety of exciting fields. The Summer College Opportunities document is updated regularly as colleges provide their summer program details. Some deadlines are approaching, so now is the time to check it out.
Cecilia Gossler named UA Engineering Alumna of the Year
Salpointe's Cecilia Gossler, STEM Center Director and Engineering Teacher, was honored as the University of Arizona's Systems & Industrial Engineering Departments Alumna of the Year. Congratulations!
Seniors
Senior Slideshow and Senior Banquet
To the parents of the Class of 2023, as the deadline for Senior Slideshow photos draws near, please talk with your students to see if they've submitted any photos. If not, you may also submit them yourself through this link: https://forms.gle/E5sq14evqxQtoGPMA . They are due by April 6. Another friendly reminder that the Senior Banquet is exclusive to the Class of 2023 (students only).
Access to Graduation Info
Seniors and Parents: You can access the graduation information we shared with the seniors by checking the Graduation Classroom account. All seniors have been invited to join this Classroom. Additionally, the slides are linked on the school website. Scroll to the bottom of the window to find the active link.
College Decisions and Staying Positive
Seniors are in the midst of receiving decisions from colleges! Many students are excited about their options for next year. Many students are also surprised by colleges they have not been admitted to. Admission rates are down at most selective colleges across the country, as they have been trending the past few years. If you are denied from a selective college, please do not question your academic ability or lose sleep trying to figure out what was “wrong” with you, your application or what you should have done differently. Admission decisions do not translate to “We don’t think you are smart” or “You could not be successful here.” Your future is bright and we believe in you! - Insight from Rick Clark, Senior Admissions Officer at Georgia Tech. Read the full article here.
Juniors
Summer College Application Course
The College Essay Guy, Ethan Sawyer, leads a group of students during the summer (virtually) through the process of brainstorming, revising and crafting outstanding college essays and applications: How to Apply to College: A Step-by-Step Course on Creating an Awesome College Application. The course comes in two parts: How to Write a Personal Statement (Part 1): June 8th - 29th How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays (Part 2): July 6th - 27th.
Kickstart Your College Application
Get a head start on your College Applications and Personal Statements this summer! Kickstart U will once again hold its College Application and Essay Workshop at Salpointe this summer. Kickstart U is an impactful program designed by Salpointe teacher Tim Evans and former Salpointe college counselor Lynn Ossowski to help you tell your unique story to colleges. You will benefit from individualized writing instruction and application coaching in an enthusiastic environment that promotes engagement, reflection, and creativity. The 4-day workshop will give you a head start on the application process, so you can enjoy a less stressful and cluttered senior year. Workshop Dates are May 22-May 25 and July 24-July 27. Both sessions run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration information is at http://www.kickstartu.org. Contact Mr. Tim Evans with questions at tevans@salpointe.org.
Juniors & Seniors
College Admissions Reps Visits
Juniors and seniors: Register for upcoming visits with college admissions reps via Naviance or contact Mrs. McCall.
4/4 @ 11:00 am: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4/12 @ 9:45 am: University of Arizona (for Juniors)
4/19 @ 11:00 am: Catholic University of America - Tucson
5/2 @ 2:30 pm: U.S. Air Force ROTC
Financial Aid
Arizona CTSO Summer School Tuition Award
Applications are now open for the 23/24 school year. Please see below a list of School Tuition Organizations (STOs) that are now accepting applications:
Financial Aid Independent Review (FAIR) - Please be sure to apply at www.fairapp.com using Salpointe's School Code: 800 and School Password: ctso800. The deadline to apply for this current round is April 20. Please note: a new application must be submitted each school year. Although applications are submitted through FAIR, all funds come from Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO).
Institute for Better Education (IBE): 520.512.5438 - IBE not only offers financial need-based awards, they also accept Arizona tax credit recommendations for Salpointe students. Please apply at ibescholarships.org. A new application must be completed each school year.
Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund (APESF): 480.699.8911 - Please apply at www.APESF.org.
Arizona School Choice Trust (ASCT): 623.414.3429 - Please apply at www.asct.org. There is an application fee of $35 for this application.
Read more about Financial Aid here.
Student Services
Character Counts
Rylen discussed the Courage in Choosing, while Albert spoke about Friendship and Forgiveness.
Service Hours Opportunity - Donation Drive
Looking for service hours? The Governor's Youth Commission (GYC) is hosting a hygiene product drive during the month of April to donate to domestic violence shelters across the state. Bring in items like new baby wipes, pull-ups, hair brushes, and more to Student Services and receive up to two service hours! All donations will benefit the Tucson-based shelter, Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse.
Mandatory Student Service Hours
All students are required to complete 10 hours of service each year. The due date for hours to be completed and submitted is Monday, May 1, 2023. Students must submit their Service hours through their personal account in x2VOL. Submissions must also include a spiritual reflection. Use the following link to view how to set up an account and submit hours (x2VOL info). Any questions, email Mr. Hayes at phayes@salpointe.org.
Athletics
Athletic Commitment Celebration
Attention ALL Senior student-athletes who have committed to playing their sport in college next year, that did not participate in our February Commitment Celebration: On Wednesday, April 19th, we will be having our Spring Athletic Commitment Celebration in the gym at 3:00 p.m. Please stop by the Athletic Office in room 307 to pick up an invitation.
Soccer Inducted Into Sports Hall of Fame
Salpointe Men's Soccer and Women's Soccer were both inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame for their championship 22-23 sports season. Congratulations!
Fine Arts
AZ ACDA Choral Festival
On Tuesday, the Salpointe Concert Choir competed in the Arizona ACDA Choral Festival Competition, earning an "excellent" rating for their performance. Salpointe's Choir was one of only two Tucson representatives that featured the top choral programs from the entire Phoenix metropolitan area. They received the highest marks for vocal and musical technique and professionalism, which also featured a master class with Dr. Tom Peterson, Assistant Director of the Phoenix Chorale and former graduate of the University of Arizona.
Legally Blonde: the Musical!
Legally Blonde: the Musical is a hit! Come see the last four shows before you miss out. Show days/times left are: March 31 at 7:00 p.m., April 1 at 7:00 p.m. (newly added show due to demand), April 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Based on the novel and the hit movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: the Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than just some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and do well. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to her delightfully pink personality. She discovers how her knowledge of life and law can help others, and she successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Thanks for all you do to support the Fine Arts! If you would like to buy tickets or let a friend know please see the website here.
"Owning Your Abilities" Art Show
"Owning Your Abilities" displays art from individuals with developmental disabilities across Tucson. The gallery is open on 4/1, from 12-4 p.m. Presented by Project Insight and ArtWorks. View flyer here.
Spirit Store
April is Spring Cleaning Sale Month in the Spirit Store! A new in-store deals each week:
Week 1 (4/3 to 4/6) - Extra 30% off all remaining outerwear
Week 2 (4/11 to 4/14) - 20% off hats
Week 3 (4/17 to 4/21) - 20% Long sleeved polos
Week 4 (4/25 to 4/28) - Final End of Year clearance sale! Spirit Store will be closed for Easter Break (4/7-4/10) and Bishops Day (4/24)
Mark your calendars for some after work shopping! We will be open until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18th. We look forward to seeing you.
Follow the Spirit Store on Instagram for sales, store updates, and more @salpointespiritstore. Store hours can be found on our website.
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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