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- State Marching Band Festival11/11/2009
- Veteran’s Day Holiday-No School11/14/2009
District Announcements
H1N1 Clinics Week of November 9th
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Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has been collaborating with Scottsdale Healthcare to offer after-school H1N1 clinics for our students. SUSD has planned the after-school H1N1 clinics for the week of November 9. All SUSD students (ages 4-18) are eligible to participate in these clinics. Parent(s) and/or guardian(s) MUST accompany their child(ren) to the clinic. Please bring the consent form (below) with you to the clinic.| School Clinic Locations | en Español |
| What You Need to Know | en Español |
| Consent for Immunization | en Español |
PMT Services Available During Home Varsity Football Games
Superintendent Dr. Gary T. Catalani and Chief William McDonald, Scottsdale Fire Department, met and agreed that PMT Ambulance would provide emergency services for varsity home football games beginning with the October 8 game. The ambulance crew will stage at the game and will respond to emergencies in the immediate area. During this time, PMT may have to leave the campus during the game. If at all possible, PMT will return after responding to the emergency for the duration of the game. Thank you, Chief McDonald, for your commitment to student safety!
HOME OF THE SABERCATS!
State Football Champions 2006, 2007 & 2008
CHOIR NEWS
Congratulations to juniors Nicole Nowakowski and Savanah McMahon who were selected for the All State Jazz Choir after auditions last weekend. There were only 5 singers from each voice type selected, and Savanah won the first chair position for sopranos, and Nicole won the second chair position for the altos with an amazing score of 99 out of 100 points. This is an amazing accomplishment, as the students who audition come from all over the state of Arizona. Awesome job ladies!
H1N1 flu Vaccine Available
Scottsdale Healthcare will be offering H1N1 swine flu vaccines to all SUSD students with chronic health problems as asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, heart problems, etc. on Saturday Nov. 7th from 8am to 11:30am at their clinic. This clinic is located at 3634 n. Drinkwater Blvd at the Osborn campus of Scottsdale Healthcare (across from the main library).
There may be large crowds so plan to go early! A parent must accompany each student.
Information and permission slips that may be completed ahead of time are available from our nurse.
Clinics for all students should be available through the schools next week if vaccine remains available. Watch school fusion for 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 11/2/09
Costco and Saguaro Team up for Fundraising
CALLING ALL PARENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY
On November 7th, 2009
7:30 AM- 9:30 AM
You will have the privilege to shop at Costco/Raintree location
and help Saguaro High School.
Costco will open early just for you to shop.
For every check out during the 2 hours, Saguaro will receive $5.00
For every new membership during the 2 hours, Saguaro will receive $10.00
For every executive upgrade during the 2 hours, Saguaro will receive $10.00
For Sales over $50.00 you can have 2 reams of paper donated to Saguaro!
Saguaro Clubs, Teams and organizations will be cheering on Shoppers to help
with their own personal wish lists.
some examples are:
Athletic teams, Pom/Cheer, Band, Orchestra, Vocals, Project Grad, Service Learning
Please plan to shop at Costco - Raintree and Hayden
and help support Saguaro High School
you must be a Costco Member or Sign up that morning in order to shop.
We look forward to seeing you there!
On November 7th, 2009
7:30 AM- 9:30 AM
You will have the privilege to shop at Costco/Raintree location
and help Saguaro High School.
Costco will open early just for you to shop.
For every check out during the 2 hours, Saguaro will receive $5.00
For every new membership during the 2 hours, Saguaro will receive $10.00
For every executive upgrade during the 2 hours, Saguaro will receive $10.00
For Sales over $50.00 you can have 2 reams of paper donated to Saguaro!
Saguaro Clubs, Teams and organizations will be cheering on Shoppers to help
with their own personal wish lists.
some examples are:
Athletic teams, Pom/Cheer, Band, Orchestra, Vocals, Project Grad, Service Learning
Please plan to shop at Costco - Raintree and Hayden
and help support Saguaro High School
you must be a Costco Member or Sign up that morning in order to shop.
We look forward to seeing you there!
PARKING PERMITS!!!!!
The construction on our parking lots is in the past, and we have used our first semester without trucks and cement mixers to evaluate our parking lot use.
For this year ONLY, we will be able to offer permits to sophomores for second semester. Any sophomore who needs a permit should report to Mrs. Allen in the Bookstore for a Permit Application. Cost for a semester permit is $50.00.
Any junior or senior wanting a second semester permit also needs to contact Mrs. Allen. All students will need to bring in his/her drivers license and vehicle registration.
There are only 35 permits available so don’t wait! Students may make their payments now to secure a permit and then pick up their permit the last day of December finals.
For more information - Mrs. Hamilton or Mrs. Allen
For more information - Mrs. Hamilton or Mrs. Allen
Emergency Information
Parents/Guardians
Have you changed your phone number?
Did you update your emergency information?
Call today and update us.
480-484-7100
College Athletic Recruiting
The Truth about College Athletic Recruiting
Everyone wants to give advice as they believe they know all the answers!Finally, a program that does just that!
If your student-athlete has aspirations to play at the next level, this is a
"can't miss" event.
"The Realities of College Athletic Recruiting"
Presented by Jack Renkens
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Please arrive before 6:45pm as seating is limited
RSVP 24/7 to (602) 391-2007
Former college coach and recruiting expert, Jack Renkens has helped thousands
Any doubts or reservations about attending? Please visit www.recruitingrealities.com
Flyer
Yearbook
LAST DAY TO PURCHASE YEARBOOKS
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DECEMBER 1ST, 2009
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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.
Annual Winter Dance Concert
The Saguaro Dance Department
Annual Winter Concert; this year, titled: Remix, Remake, Redo
Wednesday and Thursday, November 18 & 19, 7pm in the auditorium
This performance will feature all 150 students in the dance department (Levels 1 – Company) dancing to songs that are remixed or remade/covered.
Tickets are $4 for students and $5 for adults.
Tickets are $4 for students and $5 for adults.
Attention Students
Students: If you have any pictures you would like to share for the yearbook, please get them to Mr. Bohnert in room 373 or 374.
We especially need:
Summer
Vacation
Fall Break
Sporting Events
Yearbook Senior Ad
Personalize Your Child’s
Yearbook, Give Them Your
Heartfelt Message.
Deadline: Wednesday, December16th 2009
No Exceptions
Respond Today!!!!!!
Click here for the brochure
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.
Class of 1969 reunion
The Saguaro High Class of 1969 will celebrate its 40th Reunion on Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7, 2009. Friday events include a tailgate party and attendance at the Homecoming football game where the alumni have challenged the current senior class to a food drive. Saturday a reunion dinner will be held at Camerones on Scottsdale Road. Please visit the 40th Reunion Website at http://saguarohigh1969.org.
WANT GRADES?
See your child's grades.
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.
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.
Come to the Varsity football games and bring with you one or more of the items on the list below and get FREE popcorn at the concession stand. Donation bin will be placed at the entrance of the stadium.
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
Thanks to the Band Boosters for the donation of popcorn.
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
Old towels
Distilled water
Hand Wipes (cleaners)
Exercise mats
Jump ropes
College ruled paper
Wood pencils
Black/blue ink pens
Hand sanitizer
non-antibacterial Hand Soap
white copy paper
60-100 cup electric coffee pot
white copy paper
60-100 cup electric coffee pot
Flatbed computer scanner and software
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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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
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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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February 4, 2010
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May 1, 2010
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March 25, 2010
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April 29, 2010
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PSAT
Saturday, September 19th 8:00am-10:30am- Saguaro High School
Saturday, September 19th 10:00am-1230pm- Velma Teague Library
Saturday, September 19th 1:00pm-3:30pm- Palomino Library
Saturday, September 19th 1:00pm-3:30pm- Mesquite Library
Saturday, September 26th 9:00am-11:30am- Perry High School
Saturday, September 26th 9:30am-12:00pm- The Princeton Review-ASU
Saturday, September 26th 9:30am-12:00pm- Hamilton High School
Saturday, October 3rd 9:00am-11:30am- The Princeton Review-ASU
Scores Back Session and Getting into College Seminars:
Wednesday, September 23rd 6:00pm-7:30pm at Palomino Library
Thursday, September 24th 7:00pm-8:30pm at Velma Teague Library
Wednesday, September 30th 6:00pm-7:30pm at The Princeton Review-ASU
Wednesday, September 30th 6:00pm-7:30pm at Saguaro High School
Thursday, October 1st 6:00pm-7:30pm at Hamilton High School
Thursday, October 1st 6:00pm-7:30pm at Perry High School
Wednesday, October 7th 6:00pm-7:30pm at The Princeton Review-ASU
Computer Basics Exam
Grades 9-12 Exam time: 3:15 - 4:15
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 had 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 had side).
Diploma Covers
We have a limited amount of diploma covers with the old Saguaro Administration Office Photo.
You can now purchase one for $2.00.
You can now purchase one for $2.00.
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.
