SAGUARO HAPPENINGS
April 12, 2015
 

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

IMPORTANT DATES 
APRIL 14, 15 & 20
AZMerit Testing
Special Testing Schedule - see below
THERE IS A LATE START FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT TAKING THE TESTS.

APRIL 24
Final Varsity Home Baseball Game & Senior Night
3:45 pm vs. Arcadia

APRIL 30 & MAY 1 
Spring Dance Concert
7:00 pm, Auditorium
(See below for details)
ATHLETICS GAME DATES
 
UPCOMING SAT AND ACT TESTING DATES
See SAT/ACT Testing Section Below
 
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EVENTS & INFORMATION:
 
IMPORTANT TESTING SCHEDULE
APRIL 14, 15 & 20

AZMERIT TEST SCHEDULE BELOW
Students currently enrolled in High School level English and Mathematics classes that satisfy the first three credits required for graduation in these courses will take end of course assessments that will test their proficiency in these subjects: English I, II, III Algebra I, II and Geometry which includes Geometry/Trigonometry.

This is a late start for students who are not testing.

Tuesday April 14-Writing
7:45-10:45
10:45-11:31-Lunch for Testers only
Pd 1-11:37-12:27
Pd 2 12:33-1:23
Pd 3   1:29-2:20
Wednesday April 15-Reading
7:45-10:45
10:45-11:31 Lunch for testers only
Pd 4 11:37-12:27
Pd 5 12:33-1:23
Pd 6   1:29-2:20
Monday April 20-Math
7:45-10:45
10:45-11:15 Lunch for testers only
Pd 1 11:20-11:45
Pd 2 11:51-12:16
Pd 3 12:22-12:47
Pd 4 12:53-1:18
Pd 5   1:24-1:49
Pd 6   1:55-2:20

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SAGUARO SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM!
During the first Saturday of Spring Break, the Science Olympiad team competed at the State Tournament, bringing home a 5th place win out of 34 teams.  The following team members also brought home metals:

Ellie Crossman
Seong Kyung Lim
Annie Gilbreath
Kaylin Sweeney
Amal Omar
Noah Silver
Emma Bonham
Chance Robson 
 
SAGUARO STUDENTS MAKE ALL STATE
Congratulations to Saguaro violinists Grayson Meadows and Harrison Whyte, who will be performing in the All State Orchestra Festival April 16-18.  Grayson and Harrison have made All State all four years - the first Saguaro Orchestra students ever to achieve this honor.  Congratulations also to vocal music students Seth Tutnick and Chance Robson, who made All State Choir.  Although Chance is unable to participat due to a previous commitment with the Saguaro Band, his accomplishment is worthy of recognition. 
 
SAGUARO SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN
TGen's EXCELLENCE IN BIOSCIENCE TEACHER INITIATIVE
Saguaro High School has been selected to participate in a three-day pilot professional development program for five secondary science teachers, called Excellence in Bioscience Teacher Initiative. The program will be delivered by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a nonprofit organization in Phoenix dedicated to conducting research and equipping future generations with the ability to make life-changing discoveries. The participating teachers will be immersed in a series of presentations, discussions and experiences during the program that will help them teach and guide the scientists of tomorrow.
 

PROJECT GRADUATION UPDATE!

Thank You to Our Supporters:
The Project Grad Committee would like to thank Scottsdale Charros Foundation for donating $5,000 to our event!   We are very grateful for their support.

We also would like to thank everyone who ate at Buffalo Wild Wings on March 18th - we raised $206!  Remember to show your Buffalo Wild Wings teammate card EVERY TIME you eat at the Pavilions location through May 17th to help us continue to raise money.  Below is the card:




REMINDERS TO ALL SENIORS!

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


Gift Cards and Boxers Needed For Project Grad

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, please) - 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.  We also need gift cards for anything teenagers might enjoy.  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROJECT GRAD!

 
SPRING DANCE CONCERT
April 30 & May 1
7:00 pm, Auditorium
Tickets:  $5 for adults, $4 for students 
Enjoy our talented Saguaro dancers as they perform at our Spring Dance Concert.  Please join us!
 
SCOTTSDALE OPPORTUNITY EXPO
April 15, 2:30-5:00 pm, Skysong 
Get a Job for the Summer and Beyond!
Participating employers are based in Scottsdale and the surrounding areas of Phoenix and Tempe. Most employers will require applicants to be 16 or older, but teens under 16 are still welcome and encouraged to attend. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE ALSO STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.  
Build Your Professional Experience.
Check out Volunteer & Internship Opportunities!
Volunteer program representatives will highlight mostly summer opportunities. Internships may also be available.
Get More Information on College and Career Opportunities!
Get Professional Assistance with Job Applications, Interviews, Resumes and Dressing Professionally.
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. "Dress to Impress" consultation available.

Visit the webpage at the City of Scottsdale website click here for more info, and to sign up for other newsletters and activities!
 
2015-16 SABERLINKS PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
We will be electing our 2015-16 SaberLinks Executive Board in April (date to be determined).  If you would like to volunteer for a Board position (or if you wish to nominate someone), please contact Holly Tyler:  hollyatyler@gmail.com.  

The PTO depends upon our wonderful committee chairs to help us support our students and teachers!  If you would like to volunteer for one of the committee chair positions below, or if you have questions about a position, please email Holly Tyler:  hollyatyler@gmail.com

Committee Chair Positions:
Project Graduation (This could be a co-chair position.)
Teacher Appreciation
Copy Room
Online Student Directory

 
SUMMER FINE ARTS CAMP FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12
June 8-25
At Saguaro High School
From drawing, painting, and photography to beginning strings and band to advanced band and high school strings boot camp, Summer Fine Arts Camp offers something for every student in grades 3-12 who is interested in the fine arts.  See flyer for details and how to register.  CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
 
 
REMEMBER TO ORDER A YEARBOOK!
Price is $80  - 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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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    

April 13
Banquet Planning Meeting
6:30 pm
Wildflower at Indian Bend & Scottsdale Road

April 24
Senior Night/Home Game vs Varsity
3:45 pm

May 15
Baseball Banquet
6:00-8:00 pm
Granite Reef Senior Center
Italian Feast, Awards, Video Presentations
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER/RSVP FORM - Payment Due by May 1st

 

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  

All State Festival: April 16-18
San Francisco Trip:  April 23-26
FOSO Meeting & Elections:  May 6, 7:00 pm
Awards Concert:  May 14, 7:00 pm

    

DANCE BOOSTERS 

Spring Dance Concert:  April 30 & May 1, 7:00 pm
Booster 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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DONATED BOOKS NEEDED FOR NAVAJO BOOK FAIR 

Please support our Saguaro complex by donating gently used children's books to Navajo Elementary School's book fair. Deadline for donations is April 30. Either drop off at Navajo or contact Holly Tyler:  hollyatyler@gmail.com.  Thank you!

 

 

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.

 

 
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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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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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

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