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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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!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!

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 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.

and Emily's acrylic mixed
media piece can be
viewed at the center on
Camelback and 50th street
until March 2.
DATE: Feb 8, 2010
TIME: 6:00 AM
LOCATION: Campus Wide
TYPE: weeds/Herbicide
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.
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.
Looking for a Challenge? Consider the Scottsdale Math & Science Academy.

Please check the graduation tab under the student and or Parent link for important Graduation Information or click here.
Parents/Guardians
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.

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2009 - 2010 Test Dates
ACT
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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
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Regular Registration Deadline
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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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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).

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


· 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
For more information, contact Michele Hamilton

