Salpointe Weekly Peek - March 22, 2023
Happy Spring Break, Lancers!
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Risen Lord,
You are always in our midst, but we do not always recognize you. Call us by name, let us know you in the breaking of bread, so that we may follow you in your risen life. You live and reign forever and ever.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
General Announcements
Used Truck Needed
Have a used truck you’d like to donate? Salpointe needs a 2015 or newer, open bed truck with less than 50,000 miles. If you would like to donate it to Salpointe, please contact Todd Schulte at tschulte@salpointe.org. Thank you!
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.
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 5:00 p.m. 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.
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 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 Planning
Included in this month's College Planning Newsletter are a few reminders and words of encouragement as we approach the final stretch of your high school journey. Some of these items impact graduation, so please read through the brief but important newsletter.
Juniors
Junior College Planning
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 next workshop date available is Saturday, April 13th at 3:00 p.m. (Virtual).
Financial Aid
Financial Aid - Mini “Open House”
Please join us Tuesday, April 2, 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 served.
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.View more Financial Aid information here.
Fine Arts
Salpointe Sweeps the Visual Fine Arts Competitions!
The visual fine arts department celebrates a clean sweep with the Tucson high school art competitions this spring. A big congratulations goes to the winners!
Paula Solorzano '25 won the Outstanding Emerging Artist Award with a $1000 tuition waiver from the University of Arizona Museum of Art High School Invitational with her "Deflated" sculpture.
Mo Montoya '24 won the Painting Category of the Tucson High School Art Invitational with his "Two Faced" painting.
Malinda Byrket '25 won the Sculpture Category of the Tucson High School Art Invitational with her "Keep Out" sculpture.
Congratulations also goes to students selected for UAMA show including Hector Jimenez, Tatiana Guttierez, Renata Ascencio Gonzalez and the students selected for the THSAI show including Juan Pablo Delgado, Litzye Gastelum, Ronan Baker, Ava Stabbert, Riley Covey, Kate Hartenbach and Logan Wertz.
UAMA has a closing reception and award ceremony on Saturday May 18, 3:00-4:30 p.m., as well as an upcoming free admission day at the museum on Saturday March 23, from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The exhibit is on view until Saturday, May 18.
The Tucson High School Art Invitation works are on display at the Joel Valdez Main Library until March 31st.
Athletics
Spring Athletic Commitment Celebration
Attention ALL Seniors who have committed to playing their sport in college next year, and did not participate in our January Commitment Celebration: On Wednesday, April 10th we will be having our Spring Athletic Commitment Celebration in the gym at 3:00 p.m. Please stop by the Athletic Office in room 307 to pick up an invitation. If you have any questions, contact our Athletic Director Mr. Phil Gruensfelder at 547-1958 or pgruensfelder@salpointe.org. Thank you.
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.
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.
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.
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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