Salpointe Weekly Peek - December 21, 2023

Happy Winter Break, Lancers!

Blessed are You loving Father, For all your gifts to us. Blessed are You for giving us family and friends to be with us in times of joy and sadness, To help us in days of need and to rejoice with us in moments of celebration. As we gather for Christmas, may we be comforted by the loving memories of those who have joined you in heaven. We are forever grateful for Your gift of them. Father We praise Your son Jesus, Who knew the happiness of family and friends And in the love of Your Holy Spirit. Blessed are You forever. Amen. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us.

General Announcements

Letter to Families
Dear Lancer Families,

Congratulations on a successful fall semester! We could not be more grateful for your energy and enthusiasm for our sacred mission here at Salpointe Catholic. 

We are holding true to our mission of pursuing excellence thanks to our faculty’s passion for teaching, our staff’s dedication to education, and our new block schedule. Salpointe is committed to a holistic learning environment benchmarked by intellectual, spiritual, physical, social, artistic and emotional growth. Our Lancers are learning to embrace a healthy balance in their lives and, when surveyed, they confirm that this year (with the new activity periods) is less stressful and more fun than years past.
 
View full letter from Kay Sullivan and Ardemis Martin here
 
Upcoming College Planning Workshop
We will start the new year energetically by preparing students for the college planning process! Join our College Planning workshop, scheduled for Sunday, February 11, at 3:00 p.m. in Foundation Hall. We welcome Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students and their parents to attend. Register here.

Seniors

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
 
College Counseling for Seniors
In preparation for the opening of the 2024-25 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 31, 2023, students and their families can prepare now by creating their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. Click “create account” in the upper right-hand corner. The FSA ID (an account username and password) is a legal identity and is required to submit the FAFSA. The application is available in English and Spanish.
 
If your family is interested in completing the FAFSA with experts who work with FAFSA and financial aid, please register to join us on Monday, January 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Foundation Hall for a FAFSA workshop.

Spirituality

Diocesan Upcoming Events
Youth Awards: February 3 in Yuma and February 10 in Tucson. The Diocese will be selecting three exceptional teenagers from the community for the Youth Awards. View information, including registration form, here.
 
Lenten Retreat for Teens - "Our Call to Holiness": February 17 from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at Saint Augustine High School. This event is designed to guide and inspire each participant to understand God's call to holiness. View information, including registration form, here.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid - Mini “Open House”
Please join us Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Click Family Library. Both Salpointe Financial Aid Managers Theresa Lehrling and Julieta Gonzalez will be joined by various School Tuition Organizations to discuss all of your tuition assistance options. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity! Light refreshments will be served.
 
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program 
The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program is an account administered by the Arizona Department of Education funded by state tax dollars to provide educational options for qualified Arizona students. By opting out of the public school system, parents can seek a range of alternative educational services, such as private school or home-based education. Empowerment Scholarships are funded at 90% of the state’s per-student base funding. In 2023-2024, Empowerment Scholarships are worth about $7,500. Apply online at https://www.azed.gov/esa

An ESA might benefit you if: 
  • You do not qualify for financial aid. 
  • You qualify for income-based tax credit funds but receive less than $7500/year in tax credit scholarships. 
An ESA will not benefit you if: 
  • You qualify for corporate tax credit funding. 
  • You receive more than $7500/year in tax credit scholarships.
For  questions pertaining to ESA here at Salpointe, please contact Salpointe’s Financial Aid Manager Julieta Gonzalez at jgonzalez@salpointe.org.
 
View more Financial Aid information here.

Spirit Store

The Spirit Store sending all of Lancer families warm wishes for a happy and blessed holiday.
 
We will re-open with our normal business hours, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Happy New Year!
 
Follow the Spirit Store on Instagram for sales, store updates, and more @salpointespiritstore.

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.
 
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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