Salpointe Weekly Peek - February 2, 2024
Happy Friday, Lancers!
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, please join us as we pray: God of all growth, We ask You to bless all students in Catholic schools. May they remain constantly curious. Prayer for our Nation: God of all nations, We ask You to bestow Your grace on our country. May we work together each day, no matter our differences, for the common good, And help us to bring our world closer to the kingdom of Heaven. We make this prayer in Your Holy Name, Amen. Prayer for Vocations: in their pursuit of knowledge and truth, May they use their gifts and talents to spread Your light and love throughout the earth, And may all of their learning ultimately draw them closer to Your Son, Christ the Teacher. We make this prayer in Your Holy Name, Amen. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us.
General Announcements
2024-2025 Re-Enrollment Contracts Available Monday, February 5
Get ready to embark on another fantastic journey with Salpointe Catholic for the 2024-2025 school year! We're thrilled to continue providing your student with top-notch academics, enriching activities and a deeply meaningful spiritual experience.
Mark your calendars for February 5, 2024. That's when we'll be rolling out the re-enrollment contract right in your myPointe account. To secure your student's spot on campus, it's essential to complete the re-enrollment process by Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
On Monday, February 5, simply log into your myPointe account (yes, yours, not your student's). Once you're in, hit the "Contract to Accept" button at the top of the screen, then give it a thorough review. Don't forget to initial/sign where needed!
IMPORTANT Lunch Information
Salpointe is committed to providing healthy and tasty meals for students at a reasonable price. While the food service program is not designed to generate income, it does need to cover its expenses. Recently, there have been students eating the school lunch without adequate funds in their My School Bucks accounts.
Effective Monday, February 5th, students will no longer be provided with a lunch in the cafeteria if they do not have funds to pay for their meal. The three options that exist for purchasing lunch are paying with a funded My School Bucks account, making a cash payment or bringing lunch from home. View full letter here.
Salpointe Scholars
View letter and list of scholars here.
Service Hours
Students! A reminder that you need to complete 10 hours of community service each year. Need a few community service ideas? Please click this link. Many of our middle schools are in need of help with tutoring, dances, fundraisers etc. Please reach out to them and schedule time to give back to our community.
Care for Creation Recycle Drive
Salpointe will be hosting its 2nd annual Care for Creation drive. This year's event will include collection of recyclables that can not be disposed of curbside AND care for our animal friends.
On Saturday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, bring in old paint (⅓ can or more), batteries (rechargeable, Alkaline, small button, lithium) and e-waste (computers, cell phones, cables, etc.-no CRT screen). Also, bring in dog/cat food and used blankets or towels for animals awaiting homes at Pima Animal Care Center. Free collars and engraved tags will be available to take home for your pets.
Collection will take place on the north side of the Science wing. Enter through the Glenn St. Entrance. For more information, contact greenlancer@salpointe.org.
Upcoming College Visits and Workshops
College admissions reps visit our campus throughout the year to meet with Salpointe students. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about a variety of colleges. Register for an upcoming visit via Scoir or contact Mrs. McCall.
2/07 @ 2:00 p.m.: Pima Community College - Application Workshop
2/12 @ 2:30 p.m.: University of Arizona - Next Steps for admitted students
College Knowledge for Fr, So & Jr Students and Parents
This workshop is for students and parents to gain a better understanding of the college application process, including; timeline, how to prepare and how to pay for college. It's never too early to start thinking about future plans! Sunday, March 3 at 3:00 p.m. in Foundation Hall. Please register to attend.
Get Out of Town Workshop
This workshop is for Juniors who are considering applying out of the state of Arizona. The following workshop dates are available: Saturday, March 16th at 3:00 p.m., Foundation Hall, or Saturday, April 13th @ 3:00 p.m. (Virtual). Please register to attend.
Summer Opportunities
Colleges across the country offer summer programs for students in high school. Families have access to our running list of Summer Opportunities at colleges to help students make the most of summer 2024, and it keeps growing - check it out!
Seniors
Senior Tribute Ad Extension
Parents of seniors: We still have some ad space available, so the deadline for quarter-page ads has been extended through this weekend. Sales will close Monday morning at 8 a.m. Note: This is an extension only to fill up extra space. First come, first served. Limited Availability until sold out.
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.
FAFSA Updates
The U.S. Department of Education announced that colleges and universities will not receive FAFSA information until March, and students may not receive letters with aid offers until the middle of April, or even later. This may create significant anxiety in an already tumultuous process. Please reach out to Mrs. McCall if you have any questions.
Los Charros Foundation Scholarship
The 2024 Los Charros Foundation Scholarship for graduating seniors is now live. This scholarship program is available to all students that live in Cochise, Pima, Eastern Pinal and Santa Cruz Counties and welcomes scholarship applications from all students no matter their grade point average or the high school they attend. View more information/apply here.
Spirituality
Kairos 294
Kairos 294 returned Monday a success! Thank you to all your prayers and support for our leaders and retreatants.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Independent Review (FAIR) - 24/25 School year - Applications now open!
You can apply to FAIR at www.fairapp.com using Salpointe's School Code: 800 and School Password: ctso800. The deadline to apply is April 20, 2024. Please note: although applications are submitted through FAIR, all funds come from Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO). Please be sure to select the correct school year when applying.
Institute for Better Education (IBE) - accepting applications for both the 23/24 & 24/25 school year!
IBE not only offers financial need-based awards, but they also accept Arizona tax credit recommendations for Salpointe students. Please apply at www.ibescholarships.org. A new application must be completed each school year. Please be sure to select the correct school year.
Arizona School Choice Trust (ASCT) - 24/25 School year - Applications now open!
ASCT is now accepting applications for the 24/25 school year. Please apply at https://forms.tads.com/org/View more Financial Aid information here.
Spirit Store
The Spirit Store moved a lot of winter gear during the Clearance Sale, but there are still some styles and sizes available in hoodies and jackets. And back by popular demand: Pura Vida bracelets! Think of the Spirit Store whenever you need a special gift for any Lancer!
A clear bag policy will be in effect at all Salpointe Catholic High School athletics events beginning February 9, 2024. Thank you for your cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and community. Salpointe branded clear bags are available at the Salpointe Spirit Store. Go Lancers!
Please encourage students to pay and pick up any club polos that have been ordered in a timely fashion. 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! We look forward to serving you.
Follow the Spirit Store on Instagram for sales, store updates, and more @salpointespiritstore.
Repeat 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.
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.
"Narratives, Part 2" in the Stevens Gallery
An Artists Reception for "Narratives, Part 2" will take place on February 3, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. "Narratives, Part 2" provides a look at how artists narrate their lives through the expression of sculpture, photography, silkscreen, painting and drawing. Fine Arts faculty Betina Fink is also included in the show. Additional gallery hours are from 12:00-4:00 p.m. on February 10, 2024 and April 20, 2024. The exhibition can also be seen when attending a performance in the Corcoran Theater. View Stevens Gallery instagram here. View flyer for the show here.
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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