2023 Fall Semester Honor Roll
Prayer Book
In celebration of Salpointe's 75th Anniversary next year, the school is publishing a prayer book. We invite all students and parents to submit prayers that are special to them or create their own. Please send prayers and any questions to
prayerbook@salpointe.org.
Blood Drive
Attention Lancers who signed up for the Blood Drive: Please check your email from Mrs. Lechuga regarding your appointment time and tips for a successful donation. Please remember to bring your ID card and Parental Consent Form if you are 16 or 17 years old.
To find the Consent Form, click
HERE for the American Red Cross website, select Arizona as your state, and click on the Parental Consent for Blood Donation PDF. Give blood, give life!
After School Tutoring
The next grade check is quickly approaching. Tutoring is available Monday-Thursday, from 3:00-4:15 p.m. to get help with homework and studying. Tutoring in Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Spanish and Theology is offered. 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. If you have any questions, contact
Mrs. Welchert.
Apply to the Youth Health Action Team Executive Board
Pima County is seeking young people to become members of the Youth Executive Board for a 3.5 month term. Youth Executive Board Members play a critical role by providing their perspective on various mental health issues youth currently face in Pima County. Participants will be compensated $25/hr for 8 hours/month. Application closes on February 14th. Apply
here.
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.
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 Friday, February 16. 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.Juniors
SAT/ACT Testing
Most colleges have turned to test optional admissions, meaning they don't require the SAT or ACT. However, students applying out of state should take the SAT and/or the ACT in the spring of Junior year or summer before Senior year. Find the test dates and more information in our
SAT/ACT info doc. Fee waivers are available.
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 at 3:00 p.m. (Virtual). Register
here.
Arizona Girls State
Arizona Girls State Applications are available in Student Services for female Juniors who demonstrate leadership, character, loyalty and service in their school and community. Two participants will be selected on the basis of merit and ability. Arizona Girls State will be held June 2-9, 2024 on the University of Arizona campus. Applications due February 15. For more information, email Mrs. Gómez at
lgomez@salpointe.org.
Arizona Boys State
Junior Boys: Looking for a life changing experience this summer? Interested in Government? Boys State might be for you. Boys State participants will spend one week at the Northern Arizona University Campus from June 2nd-June 8th in an education program that emphasizes leadership, government and citizenship. Applications available in Student Services and are due by February 19th For questions, see Mrs. Gómez in Student Services.
Sophomores
Nominate a Sophomore for the HOBY Summer Leadership Conference from June 13 -16
Each spring, more than 10,000 high school sophomores across the country join one of HOBY’s 70 State Leadership Seminars where they engage in self-discovery and 4 days of life-changing leadership training. The committee will be selecting two Sophomore's from Salpointe to attend this in-person conference from June 13th-June 16th.
Please help the selection committee learn more about a great candidate and encourage them to complete the application for the HOBY Leadership Conference. Please email Mrs. Markle -
mmarkle@salpointe.org to nominate a Sophomore student by February 22nd. For more information, please visit
Hoby.org.
Spirituality
Everyday Miracles of Lourdes by Marlene Watkins Book Event/SigningSt. Mark the Evangelist will be hosting Marlene Watkins, foundress of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and first-time author of, “Everyday Miracles of Lourdes" on Wednesday, February 28th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. Books will be available the evening of the event and Marlene Watkins will be personalizing books after the book talk. Call 520-469-7835 for more information.