SAGUARO HAPPENINGS

 
March 23, 2014
Saguaro Office

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

 

   
IMPORTANT DATES 
APRIL 2-4
The Sound of Music
7:00PM, 
Auditorium 
Adults $10.00, Students $7.00
SPRING SPORTS 
BASEBALL
Varsity 
March 25:  HOME vs. South Mountain, 3:45 pm
March 27:  at Notre Dame Prep, 3:45 pm
March 28:  HOME vs. McClintock, 3:45 pm  
JV and Frosh 
March 25:  at South Mountain 3:45 pm
March 27:  HOME vs. Notre Dame Prep, 3:45 pm
March 28:  at McClintock, 3:45 pm  
 
LACROSSE 
Varsity 
March 27:  vs. Catalinia Foothills, 7:00 pm, Saguaro Stadium   
March 29:  vs. East Valley Scorpions, 2:00 pm, Saguaro Stadium 
JV 
March 29:  vs. East Valley Scorpions, 12:00 pm, Mesquite High School

SOFTBALL 
Varsity 
March 25:  at South Mountain, 4:00 pm 
March 27:  HOME vs. Notre Dame Prep, 4:00 pm
March 31:  at Cactus Shadows, 4:00 pm 
JV 
March 25:  HOME vs. South Mountain, 4:00 pm 
March 27:  at Notre Dame Prep, 4:00 pm
March 31:  HOME vs. Cactus Shadows, 4:00 pm

TENNIS 
BOYS 
March 25:  HOME vs. Paradise Valley, 3:30 pm
March 27:  at Notre Dame Prep, 3:30 pm
GIRLS  
March 27:  HOME vs. Notre Dame Prep, 3:30 pm 

TRACK       
March 26:  at Tempe, 3:30 pm  
 
SAT and ACT TESTING INFORMATION 

Upcoming SAT Test Dates:
May 3, 2014
June 7, 2014

Register for SAT tests online at www.collegeboard.com

Registration Deadlines are 4 to 5 weeks prior to the test date; register early to secure your spot!

  

Upcoming ACT Test Dates:
April 12, 2014
June 14, 2014

Register for ACT tests online at www.actstudent.org 

Registration Deadlines are 4 to 5 weeks prior to the test date; register early to secure your spot!

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON TEST PREP  

 
EVENTS & INFORMATION:
 
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS ATTENDING SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL 2014

To enroll and select classes at SCC, seniors must first set up a Student Account and complete the Online Admissions Process.  Please stop by the Saguaro Guidance Office to pick up the pink instruction sheet for completing this process.  Once this step is complete, you can sign up in the Guidance Office to take the Placement Test that will be given on the Saguaro campus on Thursday, April 3rd from 12 noon to 3 pm in the computer lab in Room 210 by the library.    

 

SCC has set up a help session from 11 AM to 12:30 PM (during lunch) on Thursday, March 27th in the Computer Lab in Room 210 if you need help setting up your Student Account or completing the Admissions process.  Just drop in during that time and no appointment is necessary.     

 

SEARCHING FOR SCC SCHOLARSHIPS? 
Please sign up by MARCH 24TH at www.mcccdf.org
to complete one application for multiple scholarships.  If you have questions about scholarships, please contact Antonio Bracamonte at (480) 423-6559.      
 
SAT NEWS
College Board has announced that they are redesigning the SAT beginning in 2016. They will be partnering with Khan Academy, which will be providing free test prep.  In the meantime, if you are taking the SAT in 2014/15, you can start practicing today with hundreds of previously unreleased Math, Reading, and Writing questions from real SATs and more than 200 videos that show step-by-step solutions to each question.
 
COLLEGE RECRUITING SIMPLIFIED
PRESENTATION FOR ALL ATHLETES AND PARENTS
March 31, 7:00 pm
Please join us for an energetic night of college recruiting education. Nationally recognized college recruiting expert Paul Putnam will be at Saguaro High School Monday, March 31st at 7:00pm to present "College Recruiting Simplified." This presentation will cover NCAA Academic Eligibility to play NCAA sports, timelines, recruiting rules & definitions, methods of how to get on coaches' watch/recruiting list, where and how to post your profile/video, how to open the door of one or many of the 1,850 colleges across the country from Jr. College to Division 1. This free presentation is sponsored by The National Collegiate Scouting Association and the NFL Players Association.  This event is open to all sports, boys and girls grades 9-12.
 
FYI- Less than 1% of athletes will get a D1 "full ride" and more than 80% of funding is outside of D1. This event will help you find funding available through academics and athletics.

 
2014-2015 SABERLINKS PTO COMMITTEE CHAIRS
We are still looking for volunteers to chair committees next year. In order to support our students, parents, teachers and staff, we depend on our wonderful parents to volunteer for these positions.  If you are interested in chairing any of these committees, or if you have any questions about these positions, please contact Mary Shangraw at mary@shangraw.com.

Communications/Saguaro Happenings:  Laura Jones
Project Graduation:   OPEN
Hospitality:  OPEN
Teacher Appreciation:  OPEN
Copy Room:  OPEN
Student Directory:  OPEN
Scottsdale Parent Council Representative:  OPEN
 
PROJECT GRADUATION

WE NEED NEW BOXERS FOR BOXER BINGO!
We need boxers for our Boxer Bingo game - we need all sizes of NEW boxers!  Please drop them off in the front office - we need over 300 pairs so we have a ways to go!

IMPORTANT PAYMENT REMINDER FOR SENIORS:
PLEASE PAY YOUR $100 PROJECT GRAD FEE
Why is there a fee?
* The $100 fee includes transportation, food, games, entertainment, and gifts for all attendees.
What happens if a student can't pay the $100 fee? 
There are two options:
* Your family may "earn" the fee by donating an auction item with a $100 value from a local business in lieu of the $100 payment  Please contact Kate Strohmeyer for raffle tickets at katestrohmeyer@yahoo.com
OR
* There are scholarships available to students.  If you need an application for a scholarship, CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FORM.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN WAIVERS
Put in the Secure Event Code: 2014

Both are necessary for your graduate to participate in Project Graduation 2014!

Email katestrohmeyer@yahoo.com for more information.

 
TEEN JOB READINESS SERIES
Sponsored by  
City of Scottsdale Teen Employment Program 
Teens 14-18 years old are welcome to attend!   All these classes are designed to prepare teens for a summer or spring employment.
 
To attend, Teens can register at:  
The Job Readiness Series includes the following programs: 
 
SCOTTSDALE TEEN OPPORTUNITY EXPO
April 15, 2:30-5:30 pm, ASU Skysong

Employment Opportunities:
Majority participating employers are based in Scottsdale and the surrounding areas of Phoenix/Tempe. Most employers will require teens to be 16 or older but teens under 16 are still welcome and encouraged to attend. Volunteer opportunities will be available. High school seniors and college students are also strongly encouraged to attend.
 
Educational/Interactive Work Readiness Exhibits:
Teens and young adults will benefit from our interactive educational exhibits; all designed to empower teens/young adults with job seeking strategies. The educational areas will include laptop computers staffed by volunteers, participants can get assistance completing online applications and writing a professional resume. Professionals will also be available to provide mock interviews.

Volunteer & College/Career Opportunities:
Teen oriented volunteer program representatives will highlight mostly summer opportunities. In addition, college/career exhibitors will be present to give out information and discuss post-secondary education programs.

Location:
SkySong - ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, 1475 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, 85257
·         Cross streets: South of McDowell Rd/ East of Scottsdale Road
·         Landmark: SkySong consists of 2 tall buildings with large white tent-like structure stretching across both buildings
·         Event is in the North Building on the southeast side of the building.
 
Transportation:
Students who use the Scottsdale Trolley, SkySong is one of the destinations.

CLICK HERE FOR TEEN OPPORTUNITY EXPO FLYER

 
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW, AND KEEP YOUR MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME!
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Yearbooks are on sale in the Bookstore now.  Yearbooks are now $80 per book.

 
2014-15 HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE

 

 

COLLEGE PLANNING INFORMATION:

 

 

MARCH
COLLEGE PLANNER

Grade 9
Now that you have 3rd quarter grades, plan for improvement.  Ask teachers, counselor or College and Career Center staff for suggestions if your study improvement plan has not yielded results. Sign up for summer activities and enrichment programs through school, church, College and Career Center or at www.enrichmentalley.com.  Find volunteer opportunities at www.volunteerphoenix.org or www.volunteermatch.org.

Grade 10
Plan to enroll in enrichment activities or college credit course work for summer.  Check for opportunities in the College and Career Center or at www.enrichmentalley.com.  Sign up for SAT subject exams if appropriate.  You should take subject exams as close as possible to the course work with which they are associated - this requires looking ahead to determine that the college, or caliber of college, to which you aspire requires or recommends these tests.  You may have options to submit both SAT and ACT, but it is best to keep all opportunities available.
 
Grade 11
Review results from SAT and/or ACT tests taken.  Use merit aid estimators with your scores and GPA to assess competitiveness at various schools.  Some schools that offer an online scholarship calculator are ASU, NAU, Baylor University and University of Alabama.  Attend information sessions for military academies if appropriate.  Visit colleges while they are in session.  Spring Break of Junior year may be one of your last visit opportunities before you write your applications.

Grade 12
You will begin receiving financial aid letters.  Compare offers carefully.  Now that you have financial offers in writing, reassess your college plans and project the debt you and your parents will incur at each school.  Will your chosen career path support your planned borrowing?  Understand the terms of each offer and how much you and your parents are being asked to contribute, either through savings or loans.

FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE, INCLUDING MONTHLY PLANNERS FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COLLEGE TESTING
See Calendar Section Above for Upcoming Testing Dates    

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!

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.

 

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.  
 
 
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/
 

SAGUARO ATHLETICS BOOSTERS 

 

SAGUARO BASEBALL DIAMOND CLUB BOOSTERS:

Back-to-Back State Champions:  2010 & 2011  

SAGUARO BASEBALL WEBSITE

DIAMOND CLUB WEB PAGE        

Diamond Club Boosters Meeting:  March 24, 6:30 pm, Library

 

Chipotle Fundraiser:   March 26, 4:00-8:00 pm, Pavilions location

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Show flyer to cashier, mention fundraiser to cashier, or show cashier flyer on your smart phone.

  

Poker Tournament Fundraiser:  March 29, Noon-4:00 pm, Pranksters

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER    

 

 

SAGUARO SOFTBALL:

SAGUARO SABERCAT SOFTBALL WEBSITE   

 

 

"ABOVE THE RIM" BASKETBALL BOOSTERS:

SAGUARO BASKETBALL WEBSITE

 

 

SAGUARO SABERCATS GIRLS BASKETBALL:
2013 Division II State Champions

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 LACROSSE CLUB:   

SAGUARO LACROSSE CLUB WEBSITE

Lacrosse is the largest growing sport in the country, but because it is not an AIA high school sport, our Saguaro Lacrosse players bear the brunt of the expenses (it is an expensive sport).  The nonprofit Saguaro Lacrosse Club is soliciting the help of local businesses by selling them business card ads for $20 (tax deductible donation) in their souvenir program.  If you would like to support the Saguaro Lacrosse players with a business card ad, please click on the attached form.  LACROSSE BUSINESS CARD AD FORM 

For more information, please contact Cheryl White at 602-505-8247.

 

 

 

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

 

 

SAGUARO CLUBS AND GROUPS:

 

FRIENDS OF SAGUARO ORCHESTRA  

FOSO Website

   

 

 

If 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.
 
SABERLINKS PTO:
 
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.
 
2014-2015 SABERLINKS PTO OFFICERS
Next year's PTO officers are as follows:

President:  Holly Tyler
Vice President:  Martina Alexander
Secretary:  Kate Strohmeyer
Treasurer:  Cheryl White
 
SUPPORT SAGUARO WITH YOUR FRY'S VIP CARD
This year, our Fry's shopping program is being implemented differently:  In order for our PTO to earn this free money, you must enroll online.  Please go to www.FrysCommunityRewards.com to enroll today!  Saguaro PTO's code is 80628. Click here for detailed instructions.
 

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

  

 

SUSD AND COMMUNITY NEWS: 

 

SUSD  

For District announcements, click here: SUSD ANNOUNCEMENTS 

CHECK OUT THE ALL-NEW DIGITAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK!

 
"ASK SUSD" FACEBOOK PAGE
Scottsdale 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 
 

SCOTTSDALE PARENT COUNCIL   

2013-14 General Meeting Schedule   

Remaining Meeting Dates:
Mar 26, 2014 - Ed Center
Apr 23, 2014 - Ed Center
May 14, 2014 - Ed Center
 
SCHOOL INFORMATION:
 
6250 N. 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Office: 480-484-7100
 
 
 OFFICE HOURS:
 7:00-3:30 
  
QUICK LINKS:
 




 

SAGUARO PTO MEMBERSHIP FORM FOR PARENTS


 

ONLINE PTO MEMBERSHIP & PROJECT GRADUATION CONTRIBUTIONS

 

PROJECT GRADUATION WEB PAGE

 

 
 
 
Go Sabercats!

SAGUARO SABERLINKS

The Parent-Teacher Organization of Saguaro High School

Visit our website:  Saguaro SaberLinks PTO