Salpointe Weekly Peek - April 14, 2023

Happy Friday, Lancers!

Dear Lord, Thank You for your grace. Please help me move beyond the hurdles that trip me up and give me the strength and wisdom to look up and see the hope I run toward in Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name. Amen Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Pray for us. 

General Announcements:

Everything you need to know about PROM!
Get excited for the Blue Bayou!
 
What: Prom!  A night of dinner, dancing and memories.
 
When: Sunday, April 23rd, from 7:00-11:30 p.m.
*Check-in at 7:00 p.m.
*Dinner at 8:00 p.m.
*No entry past 8:30 p.m.

Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Kiva Ballroom
*7000 N. Resort Dr. Tucson, Arizona, 85750

Who: Open to all Juniors and Seniors and ONE APPROVED guest. Click HERE for the Guest Permission Form. Guest forms are due to Mrs. Lechuga in room 412 or the Student Services Center by the end of the day on April 19th.

Tickets: Click HERE to purchase your tickets! Tickets are $80 and will not be sold at the doorOnline ticket sales close on April 19th at 11 AM. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
 
How to Purchase Tickets
1.  Click on the link above. The link is also available on the STUCO Instagram page.
2.  Click Select Seats.
3.  Select a table (hover over the table to see the table number and seat number). 
4.  Blue seats are open for purchase and gray seats have already been purchased.
5.  Click on the seat(s) you would like to purchase.
6.  Confirm your table and seat number(s) at the bottom of the page.
7.  Click Continue Reservation to purchase.
NOTE - If you want to share a table with your friends, be sure to purchase your tickets at the same time to ensure availability.

What to Wear: Click HERE for the Prom Dress Code. All students and guests must follow the dress code. Any students not in the dress code will be sent home and your parents will be informed. Masks are optional for all who attend.

Contact Mrs. Lechuga at clechuga@salpointe.org regarding dietary needs or any questions.
 
80's Gala is April 22 - Get Your Tickets Today!
All Salpointe parents are invited to attend this totally awesome event to support student wellness. The band will be rocking the 80s, the food will be delicious and the dresses will be rad (80s or cocktail)! Today is the deadline to register - please get your tickets today and consider sponsoring the event or donating an auction item. Click here to join the party!
 
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).
 
National Merit/Commended Students 
Salpointe is proud to announce that seven students have been named National Merit Semifinalists or Commended Students. We look forward to celebrating these students when the names are made public in September.
 
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.
 
Rotary Club of Southern Arizona
Rotary Club of Southern Arizona is looking for host families for incoming foreign exchange students for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.  Generally, two or three different families in the school district serve as host family for a student, for approximately 3-5 months each. View flyer if interested. Contact Jeanne Zetah for more information: 612-859-6137 or dba-rye@rotaryd5500.org
 
Panama Spring Break 2024
Did you hear about the great time our group of Lancers had in Costa Rica over Spring Break? We’re planning a trip to Panama with EF Tours, our educational travel partner for Spring Break 2024.  
 
Our information session will be in Foundation Hall on Tuesday, April 25th, at 6:00 p.m. We will talk about: How this opportunity will benefit your child; What we’ll see and do on our trip; Everything that’s included in this experience; How we’re keeping this safe and affordable; and How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity. Registration for the info session is mandatory, and a parent or guardian must attend.(Can’t make it? Choose “No, but send info” so you don’t miss out.) Register here: bit.ly/3MiyzQO 
 
Shepherd of the Desert: Jean-Baptiste Salpointe, Arizona's First Bishop
There will be a public event about Bishop Salpointe on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 1:15-2:30 p.m. at the Murphy-Wilmot Library (530 N. Wilmot Rd). View more information here
 
UH-1 Helicopter visit to Salpointe
Katy Tenpenny, Salpointe Catholic ‘00 graduate and USAFA ‘05 graduate is the commander of a helicopter squadron based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She and her flight crew will be flying to and landing on the track at Salpointe on Thursday, April 27th during block lunches to showcase the UH-1N Huey as part of the Air Force’s Aviation Inspiration Mentorship Program. Students will be able to climb inside the helicopter and ask questions. We welcome Katy back to her alma mater and know she’ll inspire future aviators!

Seniors

College Acceptances, Class of 2023
Congratulations to our Seniors, who have been admitted to over 173 colleges to date, and awarded over $18M in scholarships!
 
WildcatChats
The WildcatChat series helps students explore the many resources available at the University of Arizona. Students have the opportunity to learn about topics that range from research to how to select a meal plan. These virtual sessions are open to students and parents. The next two sessions are: What’s my option for Meal Plans this fall? Monday, April 17, at 4:00 p.m. The Wildcat Experience; How Arizona Supports You! Monday, May 8, at 4:00 p.m. Registration is open: click here.
 
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.

Financial Aid

Arizona CTSO Summer School Tuition Award
Deadline to apply is April 21, 2023. View flyer here and application here.
 
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.
 
School Choice Arizona, Inc. (SCA): 480.722.7502 - Please apply at www.schoolchoicearizona.org.
 
Read more about Financial Aid here.

Student Services

Character Counts
In the commentaries this week, Rylen discussed Easter Certainty. Albert talked about the difference between Happiness and Joy. Follow the links to read the full commentaries!
 
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.

STEM

STEM Showcase - The Future of Transportation
Join us at the STEM Showcase on Thursday, April 20 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in STEM patio. The theme this year is "The Future of Transportation", with projects including: Heart Rate Detection to Prevent Devastation, Self Driving Car, Ground Proximity Sensor ,Automatic Defrost System, Solar E-Bike Charging Station, pH Sensing Submarine and 30+ more projects related to the future of transportation. View more information here.
 
Racing the Sun Solar Kart Engineering Competition
Please join us and support Salpointe's Engineering RTS Teams as they race Solar Go Karts at Musselman Honda Race Circuit on Saturday, April 29th from noon-3:00 p.m. at Musselman Honda Circuit (11800 S. Harrison Rd). For more information on Racing the Sun, click here. View flyer here.
 
STEM Arthropods Summer Camp for 7th & 8th Graders
The Arthropods STEM Summer Camp is taking place on the Salpointe campus this summer for rising 7th and 8th graders. Salpointe faculty members will lead students on a fascinating journey in the study of ecology, evolution and behavior; mechanics and engineering; and biotechnology. Camp schedule is Monday, July 10 - Thursday, July 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday, July 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration fee includes lunch Monday-Thursday. Please contact Ms. Cecilia Lluria-Gossler at cgossler@salpointe.org for more information. Registration is $500 per student. Space is limited to 20 students. Click here for more information and to register.

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. 

Fine Arts

The Rootin’ Tootin’ Tale of Little Red Riding Boots  
Closing our season with The Rootin’ Tootin’ Tale of Little Red Riding Boots. A fun way to end our season something for the whole family to enjoy! Little Red Riding hood but with a western, desert twist! Fun for the whole family. Friday, April 21st at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in Corcoran Theater. Purchase tickets here. View flyer here.
 
Spring Fine Arts Festival
Join us for an evening of art and music on Wednesday, April 26th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Corcoran Theater. Listen to the beautiful sounds of the Concert Choir, Maroon & Gold Jazz Band, Concert & Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and String Orchestra. Meet and greet the visual artists and see their expressive art in the Stevens Gallery, featuring students from 2D & 3D Art as well as Advanced Photography. An evening showcasing the culminated skills of our creative Lancers. See you there! 

Spirit Store

April is Spring Cleaning Sale Month in the Spirit Store!
 
A new in-store deals each week:
4/17 to 4/21 - 20% Long sleeved polos
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.
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