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The Parent-Teacher Organization of Saguaro High School
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SEPTEMBER 12thPSAT Follow-up Score Review and Information Night
6:30 pm
SEPTEMBER 16th
Regional College Fair for Juniors and Seniors
6:00-8:00 pm, Scottsdale Community College
(see below for details) SEPTEMBER 18thEarly Release
OCTOBER 10thGrading Practices Informational Meeting
5:00-5:45 pm, Saguaro
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BADMINTONSeptember 10 vs. Tempe, HOME, 4:00 pm
September 11 vs. Thunderbird, AWAY, 4:00 pm
CROSS COUNTRY
September 11, vs. Coronado, AWAY
September 14 at Fountain Park, 8:00 am
FOOTBALL
FROSH: September 11 vs. Bradshaw Mountain, HOME, 6:00 pm
JV: September 12 vs. Bradshaw Mountain, AWAY, 4:00 pm
VARSITY: September 13 vs. Bradshaw Mountain, HOME, 7:00 pm
GOLF
BOYS GOLF:September 10 vs. Westwood, AWAY GIRLS GOLF:September 9 at Continental Golf Course, 3:30 pm September 11 vs. Notre Dame Prep, 3:30 pm
VOLLEYBALLSeptember 10, Arcadia, HOME, 4:00 pm
September 11, Apache Junction, AWAY, 4:00 pm
September 12: Fountain Hills, AWAY: 4:00 pm
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PSAT PRACTICE TEST SCORE REVIEW
September 12, 6:30 pm, Saguaro
PSAT score review and information meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 pm. Parents who come to the follow-up score review and information night will receive a $100 coupon towards test prep/tutoring from Chyten Scottsdale.
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HEALTH SCREENING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
September 23
Volunteers are needed to help with the Health Screening on Monday, September 23. If you are interested, please contact Mary Shangraw: mary@shangraw.com
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ATTENTION, JUNIORS AND SENIORS:
Regional College Fair
Hosted by Arizona School Counselors Association
September 16, 6:00-8:00 pm
Scottsdale Community College
Saguaro juniors & seniors and their parents are invited to attend a Regional College Fair at Scottsdale Community College, Student Center, Turquoise Room, 9000 E. Chaparral Road. This is a great opportunity to meet college representatives and learn more about college entrance requirements, financial aid & scholarships, degree programs, and special activities.
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JUNIORS AND SENIORS:
Pre-Register for ALL College Fairs! 
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SUSD M&O OVERRIDE
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5
SaberLinks PTO encourages you to vote YES on the M&O Override, which is a renewal of a budget override that has been in place since 1989.
Override funds will support our students and schools in the following ways:
- Lower student/teacher ratios
- Maintain All-Day Kindergarten
- Provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of the Arts and World Languages
- Provide opportunities for our students to participate in athletic and co-curricular activities
- Allow students to broaden their knowledge of academics using technology as a learning tool
- Provide for Staff professional learning
- Restore Assistant Principal positions
- Provide competitive teacher compensation
Please share this information with your neighbors, especially those who don't have students in SUSD schools. Let them know that their "yes" vote benefits them because strong schools are a key element in maintaining strong neighborhoods:
"Good schools provide stability for a community, and that's good for the property values of everyone who lives nearby." - Sam DeBord, Realtor.com
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SCOTTSDALE TEEN EMPLOYMENT SYMPOSIUM
October 15-16, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, ASU Skysong
Teens 14-18 years old are invited to learn more about college/careers, employment, and building money management skills. The event consists of an inspiring keynote speaker; professionals/employers as educators and mock interviewers; 6 educational/interactive teen-oriented workshop sessions; continental breakfast, lunch and snacks; "Symposiuim Fair" with employers and college/career exhibitors; mock interviews; door prizes and gift cards. There are only 75 spots, so register asap!
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PTO COMMITTEE CHAIRS STILL NEEDED!
In order to serve our Saguaro community, we rely on our wonderful volunteer Committee Chairs. We are still looking for parents to fill the following Committee Chair positions: Hospitality, Copy Room, and AIMS Breakfast. If you are interested in volunteering your time and talent, please contact Mary Shangraw at mary@shangraw.com.
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SENIOR PORTRAITS INFORMATION
Take photos by October 21st
Seniors must have their senior portraits done by October 21st. Please contact Cameo at 480-483-6700. SENIOR ADSSubmit by October 25th
(Discount if submitted by September 27th) The Saguaro High School yearbook staff is preparing for the 2014 yearbook. If you would like to purchase a senior ad for your son or daughter, you can do so now. This is a chance to congratulate your senior on the special occasion of his or her graduation. If you are not familiar with this tradition of highlighting your student's life, you need only look as far as any recent Saguaro yearbook. If you do not have a copy of the Saguaro yearbook available, you can view one in the front office or in the school library on campus. If you are interested in purchasing space in the 2013 Saguaro Sentinel yearbook, please complete the second page of the attached Senior Ad document and return it to Mr. Matt Bohnert as soon as possible. Payment, pictures and message for all ads are due Friday October 25, 2012. Please adhere to the due date, as we need to plan how many pages are needed for the yearbook. Discount: If payment for the senior ad is received prior September 27th (no exceptions), you can save approximately 11%. Please see the breakdown on the second page. Please read the information thoroughly. It outlines detailed information with respect to pricing, sizes, submission requirements and more. Last year, space sold out very quickly; so, please plan accordingly and submit your senior ad as soon as feasible. ***Yearbook reserves the right to adjust the ad as needed to fit the theme of the book. ***
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GRADING PRACTICES INFORMATIONAL MEETING
October 10, 5:00-5:45 pm
Saguaro High School
Followed by Dr. David Peterson's Evening Office Hours
In our quest to deliver a world-class education, Scottsdale Unified School District will implement grading practices designed to promote the highest level of academic achievement and personal growth for our students beginning in the 2013-14 school year. Click here for an overview. Mark your calendars, and please attend this informational meeting to learn more. |
PARENT UNIVERSITY
October 26, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Saguaro High School
SUSD's Community Education department will host its 2nd Annual Parent University Project from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on October 26 at Saguaro High School. The Parent University Project provides parents with research-based knowledge, skills and resources to support their children's education and increase student achievement. The event is free to attend, and enrichment courses will be provided to students age 3 - 14 at no cost. In addition, vendors will be present to share information on their programs and SUSD food services will offer a free product comparison that will include food sampling and voting. Event registration information can be found at www.susdcommunityed.org/pup. We hope to see you there!
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2013-2014 HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE
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COLLEGE PLANNING INFORMATION:
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
COLLEGE PLANNER
Saguaro parents and students, welcome to our monthly College Planner section, which summarizes what you should be doing each month in every grade level in order to be on target as you plan for college.
Grade 9Take as many challenging classes, honors and accelerated, as you are able to handle. Get involved in extracurricular activities, and remember that most of your classes this year are core classes, so your grades count.
Grade 10Take a practice PSAT and sign up for the October PSAT. This will help you prepare for taking the "real" test your junior year. Attend EVIT presentations to see if this fits your academic plan. Look for leadership opportunities.
Grade 11Register to take the October PSAT in the Saguaro book store. Don't miss this opportunity to take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Saguaro's CEEB code is 030404; you will need this code if you test at another school. Attend college fairs and learn your options.
Grade 12
Review your transcript with counselors and make corrections if needed. Attend college visits in the College and Career Center at Saguaro (these are posted on Naviance; you must sign up on Naviance). Make sure your prospective college list is complete on Naviance and that your email address is correct. Military Academy applicants, continue with nomination process now that you have your class rank. Ask teachers and counselors for letters of recommendation early!
FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE, INCLUDING MONTHLY PLANNERS FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COLLEGE TESTING
The SAT and ACT are broad based comprehensive tests used to evaluate college bound students. Today, each of these tests is equally accepted although some colleges require ACT testers to submit the optional essay and others do not.
In addition to the SAT and ACT, the College Board administers the SAT Subject Tests. These tests are subject specific (math, physics, chemistry etc.) and are offered on most SAT testing dates. Subject tests give you an opportunity to showcase your strengths in competitive admissions and may be used for course placement by some colleges. You cannot take the SAT and the SAT Subject Test on the same date. You may take up to 3 subject tests on the same testing date; each subject test is one hour in length.
You should take subject tests as close as possible to the completion of the subject matter covered while the material is fresh in your mind.
For details on the SAT Subject tests, click here.
Look at the colleges you plan to apply to for specific testing requirements, some schools only require one of the general tests (SAT or ACT), others would like both SAT and ACT and may encourage serious applicants to submit subject tests. A strong test score is always a positive!
To sign up for the SAT or SAT Subject tests go to www.collegeboard.com.
To sign up for the ACT go to www.actstudent.org.
When you sign up for testing you will be offered various testing locations, sign up early to give yourself the most convenient options in test location.
We will notify you through Saguaro Happenings as we get closer to registration and testing dates.
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SAT and ACT Testing Information
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NAVIANCE COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING RESOURCE
Naviance is a college and career planning resource that is available to students in SUSD beginning in the 6th grade. This year, Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) began implementing Naviance at the Middle Level. It has been used in the high schools for the past three years. This program is a great tool that will help students plan their educational path including their Educational Career and Action Plan (ECAP). Starting in 6th grade, students can complete inventories that will help define their strengths and interests. Within Naviance, your student will begin to participate in activities such as Goal Setting, Career Exploration, Course Planning, and High School Readiness. The following is a brief list of resources and activities used at each of the high school grade levels and how you as a parent can reinforce and build on these activities at home. Freshman Program * Create and enter a 4 year plan of study. * Complete Personality Type Inventory. Parent Tips for Freshman: Discuss the 4 year plan of study your child is developing through Naviance and help your child break down goals into actionable, manageable chunks. Discuss the results of the personality type inventory and how it relates to your child's 4 year plan of study. If the results of the inventory don't correspond to the plan you may want to consider adjusting it accordingly. Sophomore Program: * Complete Career Interest Profiler * Save five careers to your favorites Junior Program: * Complete College Search * Choose 5 colleges "you are interested in" * Complete Game Plan Survey * Complete Resume (Junior or Senior year) Senior Programs (Students will choose one program): * University Bound * Community College/Technical School * Military * Workforce Example: University Bound: * Move colleges from "I'm interested in" to "Colleges I'm applying to" * Complete Scholarship Search (apply for at least one scholarship) * Request transcripts * Update resume if needed * Complete FAFSA application in January/February * Complete Senior Survey Parent Tip for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: You should meet with your student's counselor (the sooner the better) and work with them to reinforce the goals and action steps your child is developing through Naviance.
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HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS
Parchment is the secure and easy way to manage your transcript credentials online. To order your transcripts, visit http://www.parchment.com/
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SAGUARO TOUCHDOWN CLUB
GOLF OPEN
September 15, Gainey Ranch Golf Club
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SAGUARO BASEBALL DIAMOND CLUB BOOSTERS:
Back-to-Back State Champions: 2010 & 2011
SAGUARO BASEBALL WEBSITE
DIAMOND CLUB WEB PAGE
Diamond Club Meeting
September 10th, 6:30 pm, Library
SAGUARO SOFTBALL:
SAGUARO SABERCAT SOFTBALL WEBSITE
"ABOVE THE RIM" BASKETBALL BOOSTERS:
SAGUARO BASKETBALL WEBSITE
SAGUARO SABERCATS GIRLS BASKETBALL:
SAGUARO GIRLS BASKETBALL WEBSITE
SAGUARO CROSS COUNTRY:
http://www.saguaroxc.com/
SAGUARO VOLLEYBALL BOOSTERS:
Volleyball Parent Volunteers needed!
Contact Donna Douglas at 480-209-0663 or Denise Wedepohl at 602-930-5954 to help support our team.
SAGUARO LACROSS CLUB:
SAGUARO LACROSS CLUB WEBSITE
ATHLETIC PACKET:
Saguaro students wishing to participate in athletics must complete the Saguaro High School Athletic Packet and return it to Saguaro prior to tryouts. This packet includes consent forms and athletic physical form. Please note that you must include a copy of the student's birth certificate and proof of health insurance coverage.
CLICK HERE FOR ATHLETIC PACKET
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SAGUARO CLUBS AND GROUPS:
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FRIENDS OF SAGUARO ORCHESTRA
FOSO Website
Bumble Bee Orchestra Retreat
September 21-22
(Payment due September 6th)
I f your Saguaro club or group would like to list an event in an upcoming Saguaro Happenings, please send the information to Laura Jones at happenings@saberlinks.org. |
2013-2014 SABERLINKS PTO OFFICERS:
The following is the 2013-14 slate of PTO Officers:
President: Matt Bitter
Co-Vice Presidents: Mary Shangraw & Lisa Greguska
Secretary: Mimosa Bitter
Treasurer: Cheryl White
If anyone is interested in being a part of the PTO for the 2013-14 school year, please contact Matt Bitter at matthewbitter@gmail.com. |
SUPPORT SAGUARO WITH YOUR FRY'S VIP CARD
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JOIN SABERLINKS PTO
We welcome your membership - we appreciate the strong parent involvement in our Saguaro community.
There are two ways to join:
1) Complete the membership form and mail to the school:
PARENT PTO Membership Form
STAFF PTO Membership Form
2) Join online:
ONLINE PTO Membership Form
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"ASK SUSD" FACEBOOK PAGEScottsdale Unified School District has launched the new "Ask SUSD" Facebook page and invites you to "like" the page. On this page, you will find up-to-the minute information and facts about what's going on throughout the District. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about important SUSD topics. Click below to link to SUSD's Facebook page or follow SUSD on Twitter.  
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SUSD eLEARNING
Are you interested in taking classes online? Are you self-motivated? Do you want to get ahead? eLearning online classes can be taken as part of your regular class schedule at school during the day, or as an extra class after school. Ask your counselor if taking an eLearning class is right for you.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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SCOTTSDALE PARENT COUNCIL
2013-14 General Meeting Schedule
Sep 25, 2013 - ANLC (MS Side)
Oct 23, 2013 - Cocopah MS
Nov 27, 2013 - Mohave MS
Dec 11, 2013 - Supai MS
Jan 22, 2014 - Ingleside MS
Feb 26, 2014 - Ed Center
Mar 26, 2014 - Ed Center
Apr 23, 2014 - Ed Center
May 14, 2014 - Ed Center |
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SCHOOL INFORMATION:
6250 N. 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Office: 480-484-7100
OFFICE HOURS:
7:00-3:30
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