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APRIL 2-4
(See Below for Details)
APRIL 5Prom
APRIL 18 District Recess: NO SCHOOL
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BASEBALL
Varsity
April 1: vs. Higley, at Scottsdale Stadium, 4:00 pmApril 3: at Apache Junction, 3:45 pmApril 4: HOME vs. Greenway, 3:45 pm
JV and Frosh
April 1: at Higley, 3:45 pm
April 3: HOME vs. Apache Junction, 3:45 pm
April 4: at Greenway, 3:45 pm
LACROSSE
No games week of March 31st
SOFTBALL
Varsity
April 1: at Higley, 3:45 pm
April 3: HOME vs. Apache Junction, 3:45 pm
April 4: at Greenway, 3:45 pm
JV
April 1: HOME vs. Higley, 3:45 pm April 3: at Apache Junction, 3:45 pm April 4: HOME vs. Greenway, 3:45 pm
TENNIS
BOYS
April 1: at Marcos de Niza, 3:30 pm
April 3: HOME vs. Tempe, 3:30 pm
GIRLS
April 1: HOME vs. Marcos de Niza, 3:30 pm
April 3: at Tempe, 3:30 pm
TRACK April 2: HOME, Cactus Shadows, Coronado, Scottsdale Prep, Shadow Mountain, 3:30 pm April 4: HOME, Scottsdale Distance Classic, 6:00 pm
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SAT and ACT TESTING INFORMATION
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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 |
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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.
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
April 2-4, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
ADULTS: $10
STUDENTS: $7
RESERVED SEATS: $15
(Contact Mary Shangraw if you would like to purchase reserved seats: mary@shangraw.com)
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FREE PRESENTATION ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ESSAYS
April 2, 7:00-8:00 pm, Arcadia High School
Dr. Carol Barash, author of Write Out Loud, is going to do a college essay/application presentation at Arcadia on April 2nd from 7-8pm. Space is limited so call 631-767-1314 or visit info.storytocollege.com/arcadiahs. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
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ATTENTION, SENIOR PARENTS
If you dropped off photos for use in the yearbook, you can pick them up at the front office. Thank you!
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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.
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2014-2015 SABERLINKS PTO COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED
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
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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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN WAIVERSPut 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. |
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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:
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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!
Yearbooks are on sale in the Bookstore now. Yearbooks are now $80 per book.
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2014-15 HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE
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COLLEGE PLANNING INFORMATION:
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APRIL
COLLEGE PLANNER
Grade 9
You are so close to the end of the year - don't give up. Make that final push for the best semester grades possible! Ask your English teacher for reading suggestions for the summer. If math is difficult for you, talk to your math teacher about what you might do to improve your skills over the summer months ahead.
Grade 10
If you haven't done any volunteer work, consider adding this to your summer plans. Colleges want to recruit solid students who demonstrate concern for the world around them. If you are near a college while on vacation, take the opportunity to visit and see what you like or don't like about the campus and its surroundings.
Grade 11
Register for SAT subject tests if appropriate. Become familiar with differences between rolling admission, regular admission, early action and early decision as you refine your college application list on Naviance. Use your service and leadership log to compile and polish your resume. Consider taking college credit courses during the summer, either at community college, NAU, ASU or U of A.
Grade 12
Look over schools you have been admitted to before making a decision. Even if your choice is between SSC and ASU, take the time to visit the campus. If you have decided to attend a community college, take placement tests and begin registering for fall classes now. Graduating in the top 15%, or a receiving high score on placement exams, combined with honors enrollment, may give you free or discounted tuition at community college.
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.
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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 ATHLETICS BOOSTERS
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SAGUARO BASEBALL DIAMOND CLUB BOOSTERS:
Back-to-Back State Champions: 2010 & 2011
SAGUARO BASEBALL WEBSITE
DIAMOND CLUB WEB PAGE
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
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SAGUARO CLUBS AND GROUPS:
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FRIENDS OF SAGUARO ORCHESTRA
FOSO Website
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. |
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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
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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
Remaining Meeting Dates:
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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