SAGUARO HAPPENINGS
February 15, 2015
 

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

IMPORTANT DATES 
FEBRUARY 16
Presidents Day:  NO SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 21
BASEBALL OPENING DAY FESTIVITIES
11:00 AM - Varsity Field
(See below for details)

FEBRUARY 25
Concert of Soloists
7:00 pm, Auditorum
FREE (See below)

Chipotle Night Fundraiser for Math & Science Academy Booster Club
4:00-9:00 pm, Hayden/Via de Ventura location only
(See below for details)

FEBRUARY 27
Sweet Tomatoes Fundraiser for Saguaro Orchestra
5:00-8:00 pm, Pavilions Location
(See below for details)
 
MARCH 25-27
Legally Blonde Musical
7:00 pm, Auditorium
(See below for details)



ATHLETICS GAME DATES
 
UPCOMING SAT AND ACT TESTING DATES
See SAT/ACT Testing Section Below
 
EVENTS & INFORMATION:
 
SAGUARO BASEBALL OPENING DAY FESTIVITIES
Saturday, February 21st, 11 am
Saguaro Varsity Baseball Field
Saguaro Baseball will celebrate Opening Day with an 11:00 am scrimmage against the Fountain Hills Falcons.  Saguaro Head Coach Joe Muecke's dad will be our guest chef, cooking up delicious barbecue for everyone.  Enjoy a barbecue lunch for $5 per person (benefits the Saguaro Baseball Program).  Lunch includes homemade barbecue pulled pork or chicken burritos, salad, chips, water.  The game is free.  GO CATS!

 
CONCERT OF SOLOISTS
Wednesday, February 25th, 7:00 pm
Auditorium
FREE ADMISSION
Join us for this annual music event, featuring Saguaro Symphonic Orchestra, Band, and featured soloists.  Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.

 
CHIPOTLE NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR
MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY BOOSTER CLUB
Wednesday, February 25th, 4:00 pm -9:00 pm
8320 N. Hayden Road (northwest corner of Hayden/Via de Ventura) - please note:  NOT the Pavilions location
Please join us at Chipotle at the Hayden/Via de Ventura location to raise funds for the Saguaro Math & Science Academy Booster Club. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to support MSA activities! Be sure to tell the cashier you are supporting this cause, show cashier this flyer or show it on your smartphone. Restaurant is located at 8320 N. Hayden Road. Thank you for your support!
 
SWEET TOMATOES FUNDRAISER FOR
SAGUARO ORCHESTRA 
Friday, February 27th, 5:00-8:00 pm
Sweet Tomatoes at Pavilions (Pima and Indian Bend)
Support Saguaro Orchestra by dining at Sweet Tomatoes the evening of February 27th.  Please show your cashier the attached flyer.

 
FAMILIES NEEDED TO HOST AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS
(FOR 9 DAYS ONLY)
G'day Mate! Only 8 young ladies and 2 young men will be selected to make the world a smaller place. Be one of 10 lucky families to host an Australian Student for 9 days, from Tuesday afternoon, March 28 to Wednesday morning, April 6. Families must have a Junior or Senior student attending Saguaro and provide a bed and meals for their Australian guest. The students will be guests at Saguaro for 1 typical school day. Remaining school days they will be go by bus from the school to participate in scheduled group tours and events. EMAIL secretary@saberlinks.org for more information! Applications accepted through Fri., Feb. 27th.

 
EARN MONEY FOR SUSD AND SAGUARO
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SCOTTSDALE GIANT RACE 
Sunday, March 8th
Scottsdale Stadium
Excitement is building for the Scottsdale Giant Race, sponsored by The Scottsdale Charro Foundation.  There are races of all abilities, including family relays.  Plus, the Giant Race is a great way to generate funds for our school. There are prizes for fundraisers, and The Charro Foundation will donate an additional $500 to the school that raises the most money!  To register, go to www.scottsdalegiantrace.com and click on "Register Now."  For every racer who uses promo code SUSD15, the San Francisco Giants will contribute $5 to SUSD schools!  (Enter this promo code during payment checkout.)  In addition, all dollars fundraised by individual runners will go directly back to the school!
 
POLICE AND FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY TEEN ACADEMY
June 1-5, 6:30-3:30
Apply asap, as Academy slots will fill quickly!
Join the Scottsdale Police and Fire Departments in a unique experience this summer.  Attend the Public Safety Teen Academy!  Teens ages 14-18 are invited to apply.  The academy will provide a better understanding of Public Safety with an exciting and packed schedule of hands-on learning.  It is the perfect opportunity to try on careers in law enforcement and fire service!
Apply today:  CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION FOR THE ACADEMY
For more information or questions, please contact:
Scottsdale Police - Officer Moag at tmoag@scottsdaleaz.gov
Scottsdale Fire - Lori Schmidt at lschmidt@scottsdaleaz.gov
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

 
Saguaro Fine Arts Presents 
LEGALLY BLONDE
March 25-27  @7:00 PM, Auditorium  $7 Students/ $10 General Admission/ Free for SUSD Employees

 
PROJECT GRADUATION REMINDERS

Register and Pay Your Fee!
All graduating seniors are welcome and encouraged to attend Project Grad, a huge drug- and alcohol-free party immediately following the graduation ceremony. All students must be registered with parent permission.  In addition, all students are asked to pay the $100 donation fee (the party costs much more than the $100-per-student fee).  If you cannot pay the fee and would like to be considered for scholarship donation, please contact Cheryl White at rclbwhite@cox.net.
Remember to do both steps:
1) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (USE CODE 2015)
2) CLICK HERE TO PAY FEE 

Boxers Needed For Project Grad's Boxer Bingo
Every year, Project Grad hosts a party for all graduating seniors right after the graduation ceremony. One of the most popular activities each year is Boxer Bingo.  Boxer donations are needed (new, pleaae) - and we are looking for all sizes, all styles, goofy and fun styles welcome (yes, the Superman boxers with cape are popular!)  There is a donation box in the Saguaro office - feel free to leave your boxer donation in the box.  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROJECT GRAD!

 
REMEMBER TO ORDER A YEARBOOK!
Price goes up to $80 after Spring Break, so order now!
 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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SENIOR PARENTS:

SENIOR RECOGNITION AD SPACE IS SOLD OUT  

Thank you to everyone who bought an ad.
 

ATTENTION, SENIORS: 

SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE 

February 20th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm 
Seniors are invited to attend the SCC Open House on Feb. 20th.  This is a great opportunity to explore and experience what SCC has to offer!  The field trip will take place from 9 AM to 1 PM.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office with the Guidance Secretary, Mrs. Cindy Breen, by Friday, Feb. 6th.  When signing up, you will select 4 Breakout Sessions to attend that day.  You must also pick up a field trip permission slip and bring it back to the Guidance Office by Feb. 6th.  Bus transportation is required and lunch will be provided.  Space is limited so sign up early!
 
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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  

Mandatory Player/Parent Meeting:

February 17, 6:30 pm, Community Room

 

Opening Day:

February 21st

Pictures:  8:00 am

Scrimmage and bbq lunch:  11:00 am 

 

Banquet Planning Meeting:

February 24th, 6:30 pm, Wildflower (Indian Bend & Scottsdale Rd.)   

 

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 CLUBS AND GROUPS:

 

FRIENDS OF SAGUARO ORCHESTRA  

Concert of Soloists: 
February 25, 7:00 pm

FOSO MEETING:  March 4

POPS Planning Meeting @6:00 pm

Regular FOSO Meeting @7:00 pm 

 

   

DANCE BOOSTERS 

Booster Meetings (Saguaro Theater room - next to the dance room):
Tuesday, April 7, 6pm
   Dance Company Audition Parent meeting: all students interested in auditioning for the 2015-2016 Dance Company must have a parent attend this meeting.
Tuesday, May 12, 6pm
 

 

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.
 
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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.

 

 
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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SCHOOL INFORMATION:
 
6250 N. 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Office: 480-484-7100
 
 
 OFFICE HOURS:
 7:00-3:30 
  
QUICK LINKS:
 
SAGUARO SCHOOL FUSION WEBSITE 


 SAGUARO SABERLINKS PTO 


 

SAGUARO PTO MEMBERSHIP FORM FOR PARENTS


 

ONLINE PTO MEMBERSHIP & PROJECT GRADUATION CONTRIBUTIONS

 

PROJECT GRADUATION WEB PAGE

 

 
 
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SAGUARO SABERLINKS

The Parent-Teacher Organization of Saguaro High School

Visit our website:  Saguaro SaberLinks PTO