Upcoming Events
Today
- Diamond Club Baseball Booster meetingTomorrow
- Early Release – All Levels – Teachers’ Inservice2/12/2010
- NAU Jazz, Choir Festival-Adv. Vocal Ens. StudentsDistrict Announcements
Safe Schools Assessment Survey Available
The Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank (SSARB) is a 40 item survey, from February 8 until March 3, that measures six dimensions of school climate. SUSD staff, students and parents are being asked to take this survey which takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. 
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HOME OF THE SABERCATS!
State Football Champions 2006, 2007 & 2008
Congratulation Wrestlers!
On Wednesday, February 3rd, the Scottsdale All City Wrestling Meet brought Saguaro High School two champions
We are very proud of our Wrestling team.
Special Congratulations to:
Michael White - 1st Place in his weight class
Devin Brunetti - 3rd Place in his weight class
Way to go Sabercats!!!!!!!!!!!!
Attention Students
Saguaro High School and Princeton Review are teaming up to offer a FREE, PRACTICE TEST for the SAT or the ACT to our students on Saturday, March 20 from 8am to noon. The sign up for either the SAT or the ACT will take place in the Guidance Office at Saguaro beginning Monday, February 8.
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Liebman at 480 484 7120.
Saguaro Choir
The Singing Sabercats had a great showing at the Regional Choir auditions on Sat.Jan. 30. Representing Saguaro in the 100 voice choir will be soprano-Andrea Hall, altos-Nicole Nowakowski, who has the further distinction of being the 1st chair alto in the region, and Luna Chase, tenors-Luke Fazio, Henry Jetson-Burks, Harper Felsch and Doug Shumway, basses-Woody Johnston, Sam Brasen and Cameron Kelly. A special congratulations goes to Nicole Nowakowski and Henry Jetson-Burks, who both acheived a perfect score on the sight-reading portion of the audition, displaying superior musicianship! Way to go Saguaro Choir students!
Choir Auditions
If you are interested in taking choir next year, please note that auditions for Women's and Men's Honor Choir, Voices of Saguaro and Advanced Vocal Ensemble will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9 after school. If you cannot make it on that day, lunch time auditions slots will also be available. Students wishing to audition for Advanced Vocal Ensemble must prepare the song "Blue Skies." For all of the other choirs, students must prepare the National Anthem. Lyrics are available online. Sign up for an audition time outside room 730. See Mrs. Tutnick for music for Blue Skies, or if you have any questions.
Congratulations Visual Art Students
Congratulations to Visual Art students
Ryan Scott and Emily Twilling.
Both students had their work juried into the
New Horizons exhibit at the Shemer Art Museum.
Ryan's fused glass bowl
and Emily's acrylic mixed
media piece can be
viewed at the center on
Camelback and 50th street
until March 2.
and Emily's acrylic mixed
media piece can be
viewed at the center on
Camelback and 50th street
until March 2.
Pesticide Application Notification
DATE: Feb 8, 2010
TIME: 6:00 AM
LOCATION: Campus Wide
TYPE: weeds/Herbicide
School Rings
Balfour Traditions will be here on February 25 to speak to the Sophomores during their English Class regarding ordering School Rings. Orders for any Sophomore Ring will be taken during lunch on March 2 and parents can come that evening to place orders or get answers to your questions from 6-7 pm in the Community Conference Room next to our Cafeteria.
Feb 25, 2010- orders forms given to all Soph to purchase a school ring
Mar 2, 2010 - orders can be dropped off during lunch outside (depending on weather) the Community Confr Room
Mar 2 2010 - parent night for ring orders 6-7 PM in the Community Conference Room, next to the Cafeteria.
Feb 25, 2010- orders forms given to all Soph to purchase a school ring
Mar 2, 2010 - orders can be dropped off during lunch outside (depending on weather) the Community Confr Room
Mar 2 2010 - parent night for ring orders 6-7 PM in the Community Conference Room, next to the Cafeteria.
Business Classes
If you are interested in Business Classes and Computer Classes then look at what Mr. Bohnert has to offer. You may also earn college in select classes and get a head start on your future.
MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY
Looking for a Challenge? Consider the Scottsdale Math & Science Academy.
While providing students with a strong academic background, the Scottsdale Math and Science Academy provides students with a specialized knowledge and understanding through the integration of math and science, including a medical strand. Curriculum is aligned with industry standards and students acquire skills and experiences needed for post-secondary study. Learn more information here!
Click below for more information:
Graduation Information
Please check the graduation tab under the student and or Parent link for important Graduation Information or click here.
New Information has been added 2/8/10
Información sobre gradación:
La nueva información se ha agregado 2/8/10
Emergency Information
Parents/Guardians
Have you changed your phone number?
Did you update your emergency information?
Call today and update us.
480-484-7100
Study Skills Group
DO YOU NEED BETTER STUDY SKILLS?
SPI (Scottsdale Prevention Institute) is running a Study Skills group on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 AM to 8 AM in the Guidance Office conference room. Students who are interested just need to come and sign up. Michelle Serries will be running this for the rest of the school year.
Community Connections
Click here to view all of the Community Connection e-newsletters. This parent/community e-newsletter is published and distributed weekly by the Communications & Marketing department. Community Connection e-newsletter features District, student and school news.
WANT GRADES?
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See what assignments are due.
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See what assignments are due.
Stay in touch with our school.
Log-in as a New User to the top right tool bar to get started.
FOOD DRIVE
Our community needs your help!
Saguaro will be collect non-perishable items and creating a food bank for our community and students.
Here’s how you can help.
Bring your food items to the front office of Saguaro.
Thank you for any help you can give our fellow community members.
Non-Perishable Items
Boxed Meals- Mac & cheese, Hamburger Helper etc.., Pasta,
Spaghetti Sauce, Cereal, Soup, Rice, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruits, Canned Tuna, Chicken, and Granola and Breakfast Bars
Household Items
Toilet Paper,Shampoo/Conditioner,Soap,Laundry Detergent,Deodorant, andFeminine Products
Teacher's Wish List
It takes a lot to educate our future. Our teachers could use your help by donating classroom items. Below is a list of items teachers can use everyday.
You can bring your donations to the front office or Mr. Akhbari’s office anytime.
Kleenex tissues (many)
Pencils
Bookcase
Construction paper
Poster boards
Markers- white board ones
Crayola type scissors
7 NEW computers
Distilled water
Hand Wipes (cleaners)
Exercise mats
Jump ropes
College ruled paper
Wood pencils
Black/blue ink pens
non-antibacterial Hand Soap
white copy paper
60-100 cup electric coffee pot
white copy paper
60-100 cup electric coffee pot
Black reception chairs /wheels
shredders
shredders
Thank you to everyone who has donated items on this list. The teachers appreciate your help!
SAT & ACT Test Dates
2009 - 2010 Test Dates
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Registration Deadline
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September 12, 2009*
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August 7, 2009
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August 8 – 21, 2009
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October 24, 2009
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September 18, 2009
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September 19 – October 2, 2009
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December 12, 2009
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November 6, 2009
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November 7 – 20, 2009
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February 6, 2010**
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January 5, 2010
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January 6 – 15, 2010
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April 10, 2010
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March 5, 2010
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March 6 – 19, 2010
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June 12, 2010
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May 7, 2010
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May 8 – 21, 2010
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SAT
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2009-10
Test Dates |
Test
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Regular Registration Deadline
(postmark/submit by) |
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October 10, 2009
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SAT & Subject Tests
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September 9, 2009
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November 7, 2009
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SAT & Subject Tests
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October 1, 2009
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December 5, 2009
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SAT & Subject Tests
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October 30, 2009
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January 23, 2010
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SAT & Subject Tests
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December 15, 2009
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March 13, 2010
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SAT only
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February 4, 2010
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May 1, 2010
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SAT & Subject Tests
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March 25, 2010
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June 5, 2010
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SAT & Subject Tests
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April 29, 2010
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Computer Basics Exam
Grades 9-12 Exam time: 3:15 - 4:15 in room 373
Wednesday, Aug 19
Wednesday, Dec 9
Wednesday, May 12
For more information, visit the Career and Technical Education website (click the Computer Basics navigation tab located on the right-hand side).
Wednesday, Aug 19
Wednesday, Dec 9
Wednesday, May 12
For more information, visit the Career and Technical Education website (click the Computer Basics navigation tab located on the right-hand side).
Class of 1970
The Class of 1970 has just started planning the 40th Reunion for 2010. Please send your contact information to Paula Piazza Bandura paulabandura@yahoo.com. We also have a Facebook page - please join our Saguaro Class of 1970 group -FACEBOOK
TOP 10 VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL - Saguaro's Math & Science Academy
Saguaro's MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY was listed as one of the top 10 Valley High Schools in the February issue of AZ magazine. click here to read the article
Saguaro from the sky
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM
Did you know that the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) / School Breakfast Program (SBP) can be applied for at ANY TIME during the school year? If your family has been faced with one of the following situations since you first applied, your eligibility for your child/children MAY have changed.
· Loss of a job
· Reduction of hours resulting in less income
· Family member with income has moved from your house
· You have added to your family size
· You have lost your home
· You have applied for and received cash assistance or food stamps
If you have never applied, but these situations apply to you, then please consider applying for the program. ·Applications are available at your school’s office, cafeteria and the Ed Center
MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY
The Math & Science Academy at Saguaro offers a rigorous academic program that is design to prepare the student for a future career.
For more information, contact Michele Hamilton
For more information, contact Michele Hamilton
Saguaro High School and SUSD are not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices (phones, iPods, camera, MP3 players, etc). We recommend that electronic devices and any item of cost NOT be brought to school. Replacement or compensation by the school or district will not be made.
