SAGUARO HAPPENINGS

 
December 14,  2014
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SABERLINKS THANKS THE ADVERTISER BELOW FOR SUPPORTING OUR PTO!

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Michelle Fallen, Owner
5900 N Granite Reef Rd., Suite 106,Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
480-300-6023 Office - 480-628-9777 Mobile

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

IMPORTANT DATES 
DECEMBER 17-19
Early Release/Final Exams (See below for details)

DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 2
Winter Break

JANUARY 5
School Reconvenes

DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 2
Winter Break

JANUARY 5
School Reconvenes

ATHLETICS GAME DATES
 
UPCOMING SAT AND ACT TESTING DATES
See SAT/ACT Testing Section Below
 

ADVERTISE IN SAGUARO HAPPENINGS

Do you own a business?  Reach an engaged, loyal, local audience by advertising in Saguaro Happenings!  Every week, Saguaro Happenings goes out to 1484 parents, teachers and staff of Saguaro High School.  Not only will you be communicating your advertising message, but you also will be demonstrating your support of our Saguaro community!  For ad details and rates, contact Kate Strohmeyer at katestrohmeyer@yahoo.com.

 

EVENTS & INFORMATION:
 
 
TEACHER & STAFF HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED! 
To celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff, SaberLinks PTO is providing them with a special "comfort food"-themed luncheon on Wednesday, December 17th.  We depend upon our generous Saguaro families to volunteer time, as well as to donate food and serving items. If you would like to donate to the luncheon,PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Thank you for supporting our teachers and staff!
 
SAGUARO ORCHESTRA AND BAND NEWS
Thursday evening, our Saguaro Orchestra and Band performed their holiday extravaganza concert.  Thanks to everyone who came out to support our musicians and their wonderful conductors, Mrs. Wright and Mr. Bock.  Saguaro has the reputation of having the best music program in the district.  To enjoy one of Thursday's holiday pieces, CLICK HERE.

 
NEWS FROM SAGUARO THEATRE
Saguaro Theatre would like to thank all attendees, cast, crew and volunteers for their support in its production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"! Attendees enjoyed a flashback to the Roaring 1920's in the intimate theatre-in-the-round staging. Many attendees also participated in the SCAT Booster Club prize drawings. Congratulations to the following prize winners:  Delores Talbot, Jennifer Orrett, Tina Samuel, Lisa Roberts, and Ed Roberts! 

Keep your eyes open for January try-outs for our spring musical March 26-28th!
 
BID ON A DREW STANTON AUTOGRAPHED NFL FOOTBALL
AND/OR GREAT PRO BOWL TICKETS!
Auction is open through Sunday, December 21st.
Drew Stanton Autographed Football

Great Pro Bowl Tickets (Game is January 25 in Phoenix)

Monies raised benefit Project Graduation, a free alcohol- and drug-free party for all graduates the night of graduation.
 
DONATE TO SAGUARO HIGH SCHOOL 
AND RECEIVE A STATE TAX CREDIT
Must be postmarked or received online by 12/31/14
Now is the time to make your tax credit contribution and help provide educational opportunities for Saguaro students. The State tax credit program provides you a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $200 for individual filers or $400 for married filers for contributions made to Saguaro.  You can claim the tax credit when filing your Arizona State Income Tax return.   (In effect, instead of paying Arizona that $200 or $400, you are donating it to Saguaro.)    
Your tax credit can be used for the following extracurricular activities, and you may earmark the funds for your child:
* Tutoring 
* Field trips 
* Enrichment programs
* Athletic programs
* If the program isn't listed on the Tax Credit form, please write in the program under other.
BE SURE TO SPECIFY SAGUARO, THE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY TO WHICH YOU WISH TO DONATE, AND YOUR CHILD'S NAME IF YOUR CHILD IS PARTICIPATING IN THAT ACTIVITY.

Here is how to contribute to Saguaro High School:
1) Mail to Saguaro (must be postmarked by December 31st).
Remember to include tax credit form. Specify Saguaro and the program you wish to support.  If you wish the donation to go directly to your child's participation in that activity, print your child's name on the form next to the designated program.
2) Donate online by December 31st.
THE ONLINE PAYMENT FORM IS USER FRIENDLY!  YOU CAN SELECT SAGUARO HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUR DESIGNATED ACTIVITY FROM A PULL-DOWN MENU AND EVEN SPECIFY YOUR STUDENT.  NO NEED TO LOG IN - SO TELL YOUR RELATIVES THEY CAN EASILY DONATE ONLINE!
Who can participate:
·         Any State taxpayer - you, neighbors, relatives!
·         Local businesses by partnering with schools or communicating to employees to make a contribution and take their tax credit.
·         Corporations through matching employee contributions.


 
EVIT (EAST VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
Important Deadlines
If you're planning to attend the East Valley Institute of Technology during the next school year (2015-16), your completed application must be received in the Guidance Office by Thursday, January 15th. EVIT Advisors will be on the Saguaro Campus on Tuesday, January 20th, and passes will be sent to all students with completed applications.  All EVIT programs use the same application, except for Cosmetology.  Both applications are available in the Saguaro Guidance Office.  For Cosmetology, the completed applications must be hand delivered directly to EVIT starting January 5th through February 28th,and this program fills up quickly, so apply as early as possible.  If you have questions, please see your Guidance Counselor.  

 


 
ANNUAL SAGUARO ORCHESTRA RUMMAGE SALE
January 17, 8:00 am-1:00 pm - outside Saguaro auditorium
Mark your calendars for the annual rummage sale benefiting Saguaro Orchestra!  As you are acquiring new gifts and cleaning out the old this season, if you have any items you would like to donate to the rummage sale, they can be dropped off in the auditorium the night before the sale (Friday, January 16) from 4:00-7:00 pm.  Clothing, furniture, books, electronics, music, toys - anything you think others would like to buy would be welcome. Thank you for your support!

 
EARLY PROJECT GRAD REGISTRATIONS DUE JANUARY 15TH
YOU COULD WIN A $50 GIFT CARD!
Be sure to sign and turn in the Waiver/Registration Form by January 15th and pay your $100 Fee for a chance to win a $50 gift card and extra prize raffle tickets at Project Grad!  Either turn in the blue form that was handed out to the students at school OR register online using code 2015.  Whether you bring in the form or register online, you are eligible for the drawing!  
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (use code 2015).
CLICK HERE TO PAY FEE

Project Grad is a drug- and alcohol-free party after graduation for ALL Saguaro graduates.

 
CAROLERS FOR HIRE
If you are planning a holiday party this year, you could make it an extra special event by hiring students from Saguaro High School's award-winning Vocal Music Dept. to sing Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday tunes to entertain your guests.  You may even use your AZ tax credit money to pay the group, and you will not only get all of that money back from the state but you will be helping a Voices of Saguaro student have the opportunity to make their way to Orlando, FL, where they will be competing in a Music in the Parks Festival at Universal Studios.  A small group (10-12) is available for $250 per hour.  E-mail or call Mrs. GayLin Tutnick, SHS Vocal Music Instructor at gtutnick@susd.org or 480-484-7158 to make arrangements.

 

ATTENTION, SENIORS: 

SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE 

February 20th, 9:30 am-1:00 pm 
Scottsdale Community College will be hosting its annual open house on FRIDAY FEB. 20, 2015 from 9:30am-1:00pm for Seniors interested in becoming an artichoke.  The event will be held at SCC and is an opportunity for you to learn about the college admissions process, the different academic degree and certificate programs, and what makes SCC unique.  Space is limited. Please sign up by February 6th.  To sign up please visit your Career and/or Counseling offices.  For more information you may contact SCC at 480-423-6450 or by email at outreach@scottsdalecc.edu
 

SENIOR PARENTS:

SENIOR RECOGNITION AD SPACE ALMOST SOLD OUT! 

Senior parents,  there are just a few ad spaces still available for those who want to congratulate their seniors with a special ad.  As of today, there is
a ½ and ¼ page open.  There also is a possibility that there will be an additional full page ad available.  After these are taken, the space will be sold out.  Submit ads asap for first-come, first-served placement.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS, INCLUDING PRICING

 
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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COLLEGE PLANNING INFORMATION:

 

 
The SaberLinks PTO website has many college resources. 
 
MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT IS ON TRACK FOR COLLEGE!

COLLEGE PLANNING INFORMATION BY MONTH & GRADE
FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE, INCLUDING MONTHLY PLANNERS FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING INFORMATION,CLICK HERE.
 
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 program is a great tool that will help students plan their educational path including their Educational Career and Action Plan (ECAP).
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS  
 
SAT AND ACT TESTING
SAT: 
Testing is at Saguaro
For SAT information, visit www.collegeboard.com.

ACT: 
Testing is not at Saguaro. When you register, you will designate a testing site.
For ACT information, visit www.ACTstudent.org.

 
FREE ONLINE TEST PREP FROM KAPLAN
Kaplan Test Prep, in partnership with SUSD, is offering free online test prep to all SUSD students for SAT, ACT and PSAT tests.

To sign up:
1) Visit kaplanatschool.com/scottsdaleunified
Under "Kaplan's Program Options and Pricing" select "PSAT On Demand" or "SAT On Demand" or "ACT On Demand"
2) Once directed to the product page, click "Enroll Now"
3)  On this page, "Your Cart," you'll see a box under "Order Summary" Enter the appropriate promotion code:
     PSAT On Demand:      KAS2015PSAT
     SAT On Demand:        KAS2015SAT
     ACT On Demand:        KAS2015ACT
4) Click "Apply" and "Proceed to checkout"
5)  The next page will prompt you to log in with your Kaplan account.  If you do not have one, select either "Parent/Guardian" or "Student" and a new section will open.  Fill out the necessary fields, and click "Save & Continue" when done.
6)  You will receive an Order Confirmation. Congratulations!  You're an official Kaplan student!

 
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 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 BOYS 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 & COMMITTEES
CLICK HERE FOR PTO OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
 

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!

 

SABERLINKS PTO APPRECIATES OUR SUPPORTERS AND ADVERTISERS!

If you wish to advertise in this Saguaro Happenings newsletter, please contact Kate Strohmeyer at katestrohmeyer@yahoo.com.

SaberLinks PTO values every advertiser.  Although we do not endorse our advertisers, we are proud to provide their information as a community service.

 

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Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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ONLINE PTO MEMBERSHIP & PROJECT GRADUATION CONTRIBUTIONS

 

PROJECT GRADUATION WEB PAGE

 

 
 
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The Parent-Teacher Organization of Saguaro High School

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