SAGUARO HAPPENINGS

 
August 24,  2014
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

IMPORTANT DATES 


SEPTEMBER 2nd
UNDERCLASS PICTURE DAY

SEPTEMBER 13th
PARENT UNIVERSITY PROJECT
8:00-Noon
Saguaro High School

SEPTEMBER 23rd
CAMPUS ADVISERS WORKSHOP ON PAYING FOR COLLEGE
7:00-8:30 pm
Saguaro Library
See below for details

ATHLETICS GAME DATES

IMPORTANT AIMS RE-TAKE AND 
PSAT TESTING DATES & INFORMATION:
OCTOBER 28th
AIMS WRITING Re-take
For juniors and seniors who have not passed or would like to improve from "meets" to "exceeds."

OCTOBER 29th
7:45 AM:  PSAT for juniors and sophomores
Free for ALL sophomores.  Juniors will sign up and pay $20 at the bookstore September 2-25th (cash or check only, no refunds)

LATE START at 11:38 AM FOR EVERYONE NOT TAKING THE TEST

AIMS READING Re-take
For juniors and seniors who have not passed or would like to improve from "meets" to "exceeds."  Juniors who are taking PSAT in the morning will take the AIMS in the afternoon.

OCTOBER 30th
AIMS MATH Re-take
For juniors and seniors who have not passed or would like to improve from "meets to "exceeds."
 

Sabercat
 
UPCOMING SAT AND ACT TESTING DATES
SAT
Test Date                     Regular Deadline           Late Fee Required
October 11, 2014        September 12, 2014     September 30, 2014
November 8, 2014       October 9, 2014           October 28, 2014
December 6, 2014       November 6, 2014        November 24, 2014
January 24, 2015        December 29, 2014      January 13, 2015
March 14, 2015           February 13, 2015       March 3, 2015
May 2, 2015                 April 6, 2015               April 21, 2015
June 6, 2015               May 8, 2015                 May 27, 2015
TESTING IS AT SAGUARO.  TO REGISTER, GO TO:  www.sat.org/register

ACT
Test Date                       Regular Deadline          Late Fee Required
September 13, 2014     August 8, 2014             August 9-22, 2014
October 25, 2014         September 19, 2014     Sept. 20-Oct. 3, 2014
December 13, 2014      November 7, 2014        Nov. 8-21, 2014
February 7, 2015         January 9, 2015           Jan. 10-16, 2015
April 18, 2015              March 13, 2015            Mar. 14-27, 2015
June 13, 2015              May 8, 2015                  May 9-22, 2015
ACT TESTING IS NOT AT SAGUARO.  WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL DESIGNATE A TESTING SITE.  TO REGISTER, GO TO: www.actstudent.org     

For more information on SAT and ACT testing, see the College section below or visit the websites (links above). 
 
EVENTS & INFORMATION:
 
 
SAGUARO BEATS CHAPARRAL 41-14


Congratulations to our Sabercats on their big win over Chaparral Friday night.  Saguaro took the lead early and dominated the Firebirds all evening.  Way to go, Cats!
 
IMPORTANT YEARBOOK INFORMATION FOR 
PARENTS OF SAGUARO SENIORS!

Senior Yearbook Photos
Submission Deadline:  October 24, 2014
Seniors must get their photos taken by Fall Break in order to be in the senior section of the yearbook.  SENIOR PHOTOS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 24th!
Please schedule with Cilento at 480-947-4467.  The yearbook photo is FREE! If you do not have your photo taken by Cilento, you will not be in the senior section of the book.  There is no obligation to purchase a photo package.

Senior Recognition Ads in the Saguaro Yearbook
Submission Deadline:  October 24, 2014
Salute your son or daughter by purchasing a Recognition Ad in his/her senior yearbook!  Submit a favorite photo(s) and a heartfelt congratulatory message, and our yearbook staff will create an ad that your child will cherish forever.  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS, INCLUDING PRICING

 
SENIORS AND UNDERCLASSMEN:
REMEMBER TO ORDER A YEARBOOK!
The price is just $65 until Winter Break - after that, it goes up to $80.  You can order in the bookstore or online.  
To order online:
2) Login is student's ID number; password is student's last name
3) Click on Saguaro
4) Click "Shop for items at student's school"

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VOTE YES ON THE M&O OVERRIDE!
A frequent question we hear is, "Why does the district need an override when the high school and middle school buildings are brand new?" 
GREAT QUESTION!  HERE IS THE ANSWER:  

Districts can ask voters for three things:

M&O Override:  Pays for people.  Funds lower class sizes; free full-day kindergarten, specials, etc.

Capital Override:  Funds technology, textbooks, furniture, athletic equipment, playgrounds, etc.

Bonds:  Rebuild and renovate schools.

State law requires that these types of funding stay in completely separate buckets.  All of the school construction you have seen - at our high schools and middle schools - were funded by voter-approved bonds. Override funds directly impact class sizes and programs (such as art, PE and music in the elementary schools). In order to maintain our  "A" school district, it is imperative that we pass the Override in November. Please talk to your neighbors and encourage them to support our classrooms. For details, check out the "Yes to Children" website:  http://www.yestochildren.org/
 
PARENT UNIVERSITY PROJECT
September 13th, 8:00 am-Noon 
Saguaro High School
FREE
All district parents, Scottsdale parents, and even parents from surrounding communities are invited to attend.  This event provides parents with research-based knowledge, skills and resources to support your child's education and increase student achievement.  This year, PUP will focus more on college and career readiness for all age groups.  Free childcare will be offered.  Students will be able to attend free sample enrichment classes that are offered throughout the school year.  Princeton Review will be sponsoring the event with Keynote speaker Robert Franke, author of "The 378 Best Colleges."  There will be a college fair, as well.  
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (EVENT IS FREE)
 
PAYING FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY CAMPUS ADVISERS
September 23rd, 7:00-8:30 pm
Saguaro Library
This workshop has been offered at Saguaro since 2001, presented by Randy Stolz, founder of Campus Advisers.  Learn how much college will really cost and your funding options.  Please RSVP 24/7 to 602-391-2007 or lisa@campusadvisers.com.  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED FLYER
 
REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
September 15th, 6:00-8:00 pm, 
Scottsdale Community College, Student Center/Turquoise Room
Students and parents are invited to attend this event, hosted by the Arizona School Counselors Association College Relations Committee and is especially for high school students in the Scottsdale area.  Participants will have the opportunity to meet with college representatives to learn about admissions requirements, financial aid and scholarships, degree programs, campus activities, and much more!  Approximately 25 colleges and universities will be participating. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER 

 

For questions or more information, call 480-423-6450. 

 
SCOTTSDALE TEEN EMPLOYMENT SYMPOSIUM
OCTOBER 14-15, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (Fall Break)
Scottsdale Community College
FREE
This will be 2 fun-filled days of interactive workforce development workshops, activities, food and prizes for Scottsdale teens 14-18 years old.

Teens will be immersed in job search techniques, workforce skills, social media management and college/career exploration.

As a special reward for participation, Symposium teens will attend our

Symposium Job Fair to interact with hiring employers, internship and volunteer programs. Teens will also receive a mock interview from a local Scottsdale professional.  To qualify, teens must either live in Scottsdale or
attend a Scottsdale school and be able to attend both days of the event.

 

Registration will open online Monday, September 1, 2014
 

COLLEGE PLANNING INFORMATION:

 

 
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 9
Take 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 10
Take 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 11
Register 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.
 

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. 

 
SAT and ACT Testing Information

For SAT information, visit www.collegeboard.com.

For ACT information, visit www.ACTstudent.org.

 

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:

 
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.  

SAGUARO BASEBALL DIAMOND CLUB BOOSTERS:

Back-to-Back State Champions:  2010 & 2011  

SAGUARO BASEBALL WEBSITE

DIAMOND CLUB WEB PAGE     

Diamond Club Meeting:  

September 9, 6:30 pm, Media Center

 

Paradise Bakery Fundraiser:  

September 30, 4:00-8:00 pm, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road location

YOU MUST PRESENT FLYER TO CASHIER IN ORDER FOR SAGUARO BASEBALL TO EARN MONEY FROM THIS EVENT!

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

 

 

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:

SAGUARO LACROSSE CLUB:   

SAGUARO LACROSSE CLUB WEBSITE

 

 

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:
 
2014-15 SABERLINKS PTO OFFICERS:
President:  Holly Tyler
Vice President:  Martina Alexander
Secretary:  Kate Strohmeyer
Treasurer:  Cheryl White
 

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

  

 
 
FRY'S SHOPPERS:  SUPPORT SAGUARO SABERLINKS PTO EVERY TIME YOU SHOP!
IF YOU HAVE A FRY'S CARD, PLEASE RE-ENROLL IN THE 2014-2015 FRY'S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM.  FRY'S REQUIRES THAT OUR PTO SUPPORTERS RE-ENROLL EVERY YEAR.

 

One way our PTO raises money is through the Fry's Community Rewards program.  It is easy:  if you have a Fry's card, simply link it to our organization and we earn money every time you shop!  

Please use the easy process below to enroll.  Thank you!

 

*Go to https://www.frysfood.com/topic/community?activePage=community-rewards-2

*Select 'Sign-In.'

*Enter your email and password then select 'sign in.'

*Select 'My Account', you should see Account Summary at the top. 

*Scroll down, Click 'ENROLL' under Community Rewards. If prompted, enter personal information.

*Enter 80628 as the number for our organization, then select 'search'.

*Under Select Your Organization: Select box next to our organization.

*Then select 'save changes.'

*If you have registered correctly, you should now see our PTO information listed under 'Community Rewards' on your Account Summary page.

 

Remember, you must re-enroll to continue supporting our PTO!

 

SUSD AND COMMUNITY NEWS: 

 

SUSD  

SUSD's Community Connection is a monthly newsletter with District news, individual school news and important updates.

CLICK HERE FOR AUGUST COMMUNITY CONNECTION NEWSLETTER

 
"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

2014-15 General Meeting Remaining Schedule
Sep 17, 2014 - Arcadia HS
Oct 22, 2014 - Saguaro HS
Nov 19, 2014 - Chaparral HS
Dec 10, 2014 - Coronado HS
Jan 21, 2015 - Desert Mountain HS
Feb18, 2015 - Mohave Annex, Room B
Mar18, 2015 - Mohave Annex, Room B
Apr 15, 2015 - Mohave Annex, Room B
May 13, 2015 - Mohave Annex, Room B
 
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