Salpointe Weekly Peek - May 12, 2023

Happy Friday, Lancers!

Heavenly Father, Surround those who are graduating with your grace. Bless them with hope so that they move into the future with eager and open hearts. Help them to put the knowledge, skills, and insights gained through their education for the good of all mankind. Inspire them to believe in the goodness of life even when faced with challenges and difficulties. As they commence with their lives, may they grow even more grateful and wise.Amen. Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Pray for us. 

General Announcements:

From the Health Office
Please be advised that any medication being held in the health office needs to be picked up by Wednesday, May 17. Any items left after this date will be disposed of. Please contact the health office if you have any questions.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Chromebook Repair Information
The Chromebook Repair Guide is a helpful resource for parents and students who need assistance with troubleshooting and repairing student-owned devices. This guide not only provides step-by-step instructions for fixing common issues but also includes information on how to send your Chromebook to Dell for repair if necessary (usually free of cost). Whether it's a problem with the screen, keyboard, or operating system, the guide can help you identify the issue and find the appropriate solution. please read the guide carefully and follow the instructions closely to ensure that the repair process is successful. Loaner Chromebooks are available in room 300 while repairs take place. If you have any questions along the way, please contact Marc Hermes at mhermes@salpointe.org.
 
Community Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, May 13 is the National Association of Letter Day Carriers’ Food Drive, the largest food drive for the Community Food Bank. The drive occurs in 12 post offices in the Tucson area, as well as in Nogales and Green Valley. They are looking for volunteers (ages 12+) to help.
 
The time shifts are from approximately 3:00 p.m,/4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and they are asking that volunteers commit to the full time slot to ensure there is enough support for each site. If this is something that you can assist with, please email Anel at Aainza@communityfoodbank.org
 
PACC Foster/Volunteer Opportunities
Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate individuals who are interested in giving back to their community by volunteering or fostering for the PACC animals.
Volunteering and fostering for Pima Animal Care Center is a rewarding experience that not only benefits the animals but also provides a valuable learning experience for students. By giving their time and attention, students can gain valuable skills in animal care, teamwork, and communication while contributing to the greater good of their community.
 
Students from all backgrounds and levels of experience can participate. Volunteering or fostering for Pima Animal Care Center can be a great addition to a resume or college application. PACC has multiple different avenues for students to help! From Marketing assistance to creating enrichment items for our animals, there's have something for everyone. Note: Fostering is FREE and PACC will provide you with food and other supplies.
 
Salpointe's Michelle Eutizi is a foster and can answer questions you may have at meutizi@salpointe.org. If you are interested in helping PACC, please visit www.pima.gov/animalcare.

Seniors

Final Senior Newsletter
Graduating Students and Families,
We wish you all the best in your next steps. We recognize how hard you have worked to arrive at this point of graduation. You’ve studied long and hard, jumped into activities, sports and jobs. You’ve grown in faith and been there for your friends. Thank you so very much for your care and compassion, and for your enthusiastic spirit! You made our school a great place. Best of luck to everyone. You are a Lancer for life!
 
Please see the Final Senior College Counseling Newsletter for details regarding lockers, diplomas, transcripts, school gmail account, AP scores and more.
 
Seniors Receiving Awards
Lilly Martinez-Ross '23 was presented her full tuition Army ROTC scholarship from Captain Hernandez from the University of Arizona Army ROTC detachment. She will attend the University of Arizona and plans to go into Army Intelligence when she graduates.
 
Brice Campbell '23 was awarded the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship from the Elks Lodge #385.
 
Emilio Lizarraga '23 was awarded a Rotary Scholarship from the Casas Adobes Rotary Club.
 
College Acceptances, Class of 2023
Congratulations to our Seniors, who have been admitted to over 200 colleges to date, and awarded over $25M in scholarships! View list here.
 
Graduation Reminders for Seniors and Families
Seniors should be at the Cathedral on Saturday, May 13, between 8:15-8:30 a.m.
 
The Arena at the TCC will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 for guests to view the Livestream of the Baccalaureate Mass. The Livestream for Mass will be here, while the Livestream for Commencement will be at this link
 
TCC Commencement Info for Families of Seniors
As we look forward to Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2023 at the Tucson Convention Center, please be aware of the following information regarding security and safety protocols at the TCC. Please pass this information along to your guests, so they are prepared for extra time through security screening, and that they are aware of the clear bag policy. Additionally, TCC prohibits bringing helium balloons, air horns, or bottled water through security. Complete information from the TCC website is linked here.

Juniors

College Planning for Juniors and Parents
ASU, NAU and the University of Arizona teamed up to create two informative videos specifically about the college admissions process to help Juniors navigate this exciting time.
 
Getting Ahead: Prepare now for your senior year. Hear from admission professionals at your three in-state universities to get advice on preparing for your senior year and college applications.
 
Paying for College: Understanding financial aid and scholarships. Attend this session to hear from your in-state universities about paying for college, ways to earn merit-based scholarships and understanding college attainment programs at each university. Visit the Tri-University website for more information.

Financial Aid

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. 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).

Arizona Leadership Foundation (ALF): 928.231.2122 - ALF offers Low Income Corporate and D/D awards. Please apply at www.arizonaleader.org. A new application must be submitted each school year.

AAA Scholarship - AAA offers Low Income Corporate awards that can now be combined with other financial need based funding. Please apply immediately at aaascholarships.org. The deadline to apply is May 22, 2023.

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 here.

Student Services

Character Counts
In the commentaries this week, Rylen discussed Recreation and Reflection while Albert provided A Graduation Message.

STEM

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 17 - Thursday, July 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday, July 21 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.

Spirit Store

Spirit Store hours for Finals Week:
May 15-18, Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-noon, Closed Friday
 
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We wish all of our graduates success with all of their future adventures!
 
Have any Salpointe gear you'd like to donate? Seniors cleaning out their closets? You can always drop off your gently used Salpointe uniforms or outerwear in the Spirit Store or at the Salpointe Thrift Store at 1705 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
 
There's a $5.00 t-shirt sale all month as well as additional items on clearance! Plan for next year and get your outerwear now on sale
 
Save the Date: Uniform Sales and Pick-up:
*June 5-June 8th, 10am- 6pm
*July 17-July 20st, 10-6pm
*July 24-27th, 10-6pm
*July 31-Aug 3rd, 8am-3pm
*Aug 4th, 7am-3:00pm
 
All store hours can be found on https://spiritstore.salpointe.org
 
Dress Code guidelines may be found at https://www.salpointe.org/student-life/dress-code
 
Summer Closures: June 12th-July 14th
Re-Opening July 17th for 2023-2024 school year!
 
Price Increase Alert
Due to costs increasing from distributors, beginning May 30th, standard, short-sleeved uniform polos price will increase from $17 to $20. Please stop by and stock up before the increase from our current inventory.
 
If you have a Gift Card from last year or older, please be sure to redeem your balance by the end of this month. New Gift Cards are available and make great gifts! Students that have ordered club shirts are reminded to pick up their orders in the Spirit Store as soon as possible.
 
Follow the Spirit Store on Instagram for sales, store updates, and more @salpointespiritstore. Store hours can be found on our website https://spiritstore.salpointe.org
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