Salpointe Weekly Peek - January 19, 2024
Happy Friday, Lancers!
I pray for people known and unknown Struggling with discouragement and pain. With Your blessing, May they emerge with renewed faith, Able to see Your glory. Amen. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us.
General Announcements
Early Dismissal/Leaving Campus
Attendance Line number is 520-327-1990.
Please be sure to give at least a two hour notice for your request to be processed. All early dismissal requests are retrieved from voicemail. We do not have an intercom system, we have TAs taking passes to class to get students dismissed.
After-School Tutoring
Tutoring will resume on Monday, January 22 and run every week, Monday-Thursday. Tutoring in Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Theology and Spanish will be each day 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Students should report to the sign in table between Rooms 408 and 411. Everyone is welcome. Attendance for tutoring can be viewed through myPointe to monitor students' participation (check attendance) For the list of daily tutors, click here.
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Welchert
Lady Lancer Brunch & Blessing Donations Needed
We are also seeking donations for our beautiful raffle baskets for our Lady Lancer Brunch & Blessing. Please complete our Donation Form and bring it with the item(s) to the Advancement Office Room 606 by January 26, 2024.Nonprofit Volunteer Request
Parents: Do you know of any nonprofit organizations that could use student volunteers? If so, please contact Phil Becker at pbecker@salpointe.org.
Salpointe Sweethearts
Did Salpointe play a part in your love story? If you and your partner first locked eyes at a Lancer football game, bonded at a Kairos retreat or just passed by each other in the busy halls, we want to hear from you this Valentine's Day! Email us at myschs@salpointe.org with a photo of you two, along with your name and graduation years (bonus points if you have a throwback photo and a current one) and a short description of how you met and fell in love for a chance to be featured. Please email us by Monday, February 5th.
SAPAC Alice by Heart Performances
Come see some of our Lancer thespians perform in a musical based on Alice in Wonderland, but with a twist! Show dates are January 19th and 26th at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.
Harvard LEAD Conference
Are you a Latina student looking to bolster your professional skills? Join Harvard for their annual LEAD conference! Hear from Latina professionals in diverse fields and have the opportunity to network! The Harvard Undergraduate Latina Empowerment and Development Conference (Harvard LEAD) is an annual professional development event hosted by Latina students. Driven Latina high schoolers and college students from around the country are invited to join Harvard on campus and hear from wonderfully accomplished speakers, participate in workshops and learn how to network.
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 - no longer available
- 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 Scholarships and Financial Aid
The Dorrance Scholarship Program was established in 1999 to provide financial and academic support for Arizona’s eligible first-generation college students, awarding 60 scholarships annually to incoming freshmen attending the state’s three public universities. The scholarship and program value are estimated at $100,000 and the deadline is next Wednesday, January 31.
Seniors looking for additional scholarships can access our Scholarship List Class of 2024.
Families interested in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with local college representatives who are financial aid experts can register to join us this Monday, January 22 at 5:00 p.m. in Foundation Hall for a FAFSA workshop. Filling out the FAFSA opens opportunities for grants and work-study opportunities for students going to college.
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
Arizona Tuition Connection - Scholarship Coaching Session
Monday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Do you have questions about what scholarships your family can receive? Learn how there are scholarships available for all students in low, medium and high income families. It is not too late to receive funding; Arizona Tuition Connection does not have any application deadlines! This one hour training will give you the education and tools you need to be successful in maximizing your scholarship awards. Every parent should plan on attending! We will meet on campus in the Click Family Library.
Institute for Better Education - Tax Credit Presentation
Tuesday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Please join us in the Click Family Library for a presentation on Arizona Tax Credits given by the Institute for Better Education (IBE). IBE will provide helpful information on how to utilize the Arizona State Tax Credit Program to fund your student's tuition here at Salpointe. This presentation is open to all parents and/or any potential Tax Credit Donors looking for more information. We look forward to seeing you there! View more Financial Aid information here.
Repeat Announcements
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.
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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