Salpointe Weekly Peek - March 15, 2024
Happy Friday, Lancers!
In celebration of of Catholic Sisters Week, we offer this prayer:
God bless Sisters who educate us, open our minds, and who care for our bodies and spirits.
God bless Sisters who stand for justice, who bring hope to the poor, the marginalized.
God bless Sisters whose lives of prayer embrace a hurting world, beaming beacons of Christ’s light and peace.
God bless Sisters whose lives of faithful service do not diminish with the passing of time, whose prayers and sacrifice bring boundless grace.
God bless the women called to be Sisters, bless them with courage and bless their companions along with the journey of discovery.
God bless our Catholic Sisters!
General Announcements
Care for Creation Recycle Drive - TOMORROW
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.
Attention Lancer Parents!
Salpointe is creating our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and we'd like your input as we envision the future. If you are interested in attending either April 8 or April 10 from 5:00-6:30 p.m., please fill out this form. Contact Jennifer Harris, Director of Advancement, at jharris@salpointe.org with any questions.
Bishop Weisenburger Clean Air Saves Lives Event
There will be an event on Monday, March 18 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. to thank Bishop Weisenburger for his advocacy to the White House to rein in deadly soot pollution. There will be a panel discussion on pollution in Tucson and the Catholic moral call to act. This will take place at University of Arizona's St. Thomas More Newman Center. View flyer here.
SCEF Moonlight Roundup Gala Donations and Tickets
WANTED! Looking for some ace-high donations for the gala silent auction. Seeking goods, services, grubs and experiences valued at $50 or more that will rein in the dough to support Salpointe students. Please wrangle up your donations and a completed donation form by Wednesday, April 3rd.
Salpointe is better in boots! Y’all, join us for a Moonlight Roundup on Saturday, April 20th at 5:00pm. Featuring dinner, live and silent auctions and kick up your heels country music.
Tickets are limited and available through April 12 so purchase yours today at www.salpointe.org/gala.
Class of 2024 Lancer Legacy
Lancer Legacies are Salpointe seniors who have a parent, grandparent and/or great grandparent who are Salpointe alumni. We want to make sure that we have all of the correct information and that all legacies are included in our Lancer Legacy celebration on April 26, 2024. We also want to ensure that legacy information is correct in the Class of 2024 Graduation program.
Click Here to view a list of all seniors that we have recorded as Lancer Legacies. Please double-check the spelling of your student’s name, parent/grandparent/great grandparent name(s) and year(s) of graduation and let us know of any changes and/or additions. If your student is a Lancer Legacy or you know of other legacy seniors who are not on this list, please contact us directly and we will happily include them.
Thank you and please contact Joseph Luevano at jluevano@salpointe.org or 520-547-4344 with questions, additions or changes.
Alumni Council Theater Event
Join us for the annual Alumni Council Theater Event on Saturday, April 13 at 12:30 p.m. The matinee performance of "Into the Woods" by Salpointe Productions is sure to be an entertaining afternoon. Ticket purchase includes entry to "Into the Woods" produced by Salpointe Productions Thespian Troupe 5370. Enjoy movie snacks, beverages, beer and wine included with the purchase of this special event ticket. The Alumni Event begins at 12:30 p.m. Performance begins at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 (all-inclusive). AT PURCHASE USE CODE: Alumniticket
Purchase Tickets here.
Summer Opportunities
Colleges across the country offer summer programs for students in high school. These programs are educational experiences that prepare students for life in college. 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 Slideshow
Attention Class of 2024 Parents and Students - It is time to send in your photos for the Senior Slideshow for our banquet at the end of the year. We are asking you to submit three photos: a baby photo, a high quality senior portrait or photo and a photo of you with friends.
Please submit your photos to this form.
The deadline for these submissions is Friday, April 26th.
Senior College Updates and Scholarships
Seniors received graduation details last week during the community period. Please remember to 1.) mark your acceptances, denials and wait-list decisions in Scoir, and 2.) send a copy of college decisions and academic scholarships to college@salpointe.org. There are still scholarships out there for seniors to apply to. We keep a running list of available Scholarships here.
Juniors & Sophomores
College Prep activities on Saturday
Each year we host a workshop for students who are interested in applying out of the state for college, called the Get Out of Town Workshop. 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). This Saturday's workshop follows the ZAPS SAT Test Prep workshop, offered at Salpointe. We're looking forward to having you join us!
ZAPS SAT
Juniors/Sophomores: Salpointe is partnering with Doorway to College to bring you ZAPS, SAT Test Prep. Don't miss this opportunity to score higher on the SAT. ZAPS is coming Saturday, March 16th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in our Click Family Library. If interested, please contact Mrs. Lupita Gómez, Junior Class Counselor at lgomez@salpointe.org.
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) - now accepting applications for the 24/25 school year! Also still accepting applications for the current 23/24 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.View more Financial Aid information here.
Fine Arts
Stories that Soar! High!
Ever wonder what would happen if your stories came to life? Then you won’t want to miss Stories That Soar High!, a collection of stories brought to the stage by our Advanced Drama class, written by students from Saint Joseph’s and Saints Peter and Paul. Come see the majestic Magic Box tonight, March 15th at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 online and available at salpointeproductions.org, as well as at the door. Salpointe students get in free with a student ID. Bring your siblings too! Elementary school students get in free as well. We hope to see you there!
Spirit Store
Have a birthday or celebration coming up? Spirit Store Gift Cards are available and make great gifts! If you have a Gift Card from last year or older, please be sure to redeem your balance by the end of this month.
Students that have ordered team or club shirts are reminded to pick up their orders in the Spirit Store as soon as possible.
The Spirit Store will be closed March 25th-April 1st for Spring/Easter Break.
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.
Kickstart U College Application Workshops
Juniors and Parents: Do you know about the KickStart U College Application Workshop? Give your Lancer a head start on their college applications and personal statements this summer! KickStart U will once again hold its College Application and Essay Workshop at Salpointe this summer.
Kickstart U is an impactful program designed by Salpointe teacher Tim Evans and former Salpointe college counselor Lynn Ossowski to help students tell their unique stories to colleges. Students benefit from individualized writing instruction and application coaching in an enthusiastic environment that promotes engagement, reflection and creativity. The 4-day workshop will give students a head-start on the application process so they can focus on and enjoy their senior year. Students will work on writing college application essays, developing a college list and completing their Senior Bragsheet. Workshop dates are May 28-31 and July 22-25. Registration information is available at http://www.kickstartu.org. Contact Mr. Tim Evans with questions at tevans@salpointe.org.
Junior League Cinderella's Closet
Junior League of Tucson is hosting Project Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, March 23, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at 2099 E. River Rd. This year, they are also open by appointment from Monday, March 18-Friday, March 22. For a weekday appointment, please contact cinderellascloset@juniorleagueoftucson.org . Any high school student who is in need of a gown, accessories, jewelry, shoes etc. for prom is welcome to browse through their inventory of previously owned and donated items. It is FREE and the student may select whatever they choose. This is a fantastic opportunity to select a beautiful gown, shoes and all of the accessories free of charge.
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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