Welcome Back, Lancers!
Deacon Scott Pickett:
General Announcements
Bell Schedule
Monday, August 5 – C
Tuesday, August 6 – A
Wednesday, August 7 – B (Assembly)
Thursday, August 8 – A
Friday, August 9 – B (Class Rotations)
A Welcome Message from the President and Principal
Welcome, Lancer families! We are energized and inspired by the promise of a dynamic, innovative 2024-2025 school year here at Salpointe Catholic! With a population of 1350 eager Lancers and 140 dedicated faculty and staff members, we have every confidence that this will be another banner year for our community! As we launch the celebration of our 75th anniversary this fall, our theme is “Honoring our Mission,” with a focus on Lancer values and excellence in education. Continue reading here.
Letter to Parents – PYE Core Values Presentation
Dear Salpointe Parents,
We are excited to invite you to an important event designed to provide parents, guardians, and caring adults with valuable skills and insights for creating a tech-ready home. On August 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., join us in Foundation Hall for an informative presentation titled: “How to Create a Tech-Ready Home: Embracing the Tension between Careful, Countercultural, and Confident”
In today’s digital landscape, ensuring a safer online environment for our young people is essential yet challenging. While creating an entirely internet-safe home isn’t feasible, we can certainly strive to make it internet safer. This presentation, backed by extensive research and experience, will introduce you to the PYE Core Values—a set of five foundational principles that help children use technology responsibly. Continue reading here.
Salpointe AI Policy
View Salpointe’s policy for the responsible use of AI here.
After School Pick-Up and Safety Concerns
- Alternate pickup locations: Cherry Ave, Copper Street & Mountain Ave.
- Consider picking up 30-45 minutes later.
- Glenn lot pickups should be done in the Student Services roundabout. For safety reasons, students should not be picked up in the Glenn driveway by the Monastery.
- U-turns in the Glenn driveway and left turns into the Monastery parking lot are forbidden.
- Both gates open at 2:15 p.m. Please, don’t wait in the driveway before 2:15 p.m.
- Mountain & Glenn exits are right turn only
After School Tutoring
Tutoring starts on Monday, August 19 and runs every week, Monday-Thursday. Students should report to the hallway between rooms 408 and 411 to receive free tutoring services. Attendance for tutoring can be viewed through myPointe to monitor students’ participation. Any changes to this schedule will be announced during the daily announcements.
Tutoring Time/Days: 3:00-4:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday
Weekly Schedule (Tentative):
Monday – English, Physics, Math
Tuesday – English, Physical Earth Science and Math
Wednesday – English, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science, Biology and Math
Thursday – English, Math and Chemistry
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Welchert.
Get Involved at Salpointe
As a Lancer parent, you are a treasured part of the Salpointe community and we encourage you to get involved on campus. Interested in selling tickets or working in the snack bar at athletic events? How about helping at a college fair? Would you enjoy working on the Foundation Gala or Lady Lancer Brunch and Blessing committee? These are just some of the opportunities available. If you are interested, please complete this volunteer form. We’ll be in touch as needs arise. Thank you for your support.
Lancer Men’s Mass and Breakfast
Join us on Sunday, August 25 for a morning brimming with inspiration, prayer and community. Lancer men of all ages and faiths are welcome. Mass will begin at 9 a.m. on campus in the Corcoran Theater followed by breakfast in Foundation Hall. Hear remarks from guest speaker Desiree Reed-Francois, VP and Director of Athletics for the University of Arizona. Tickets are $25, must be purchased in advance and are available by clicking here.
Spirituality
Confirmation for High School Students at St. Cyril
St. Cyril’s confirmation program is August 25 through November 3, with the ceremony on Wednesday, November 6. View confirmation calendar here. There will be aninformational meeting for parents on Sunday, August 18, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Cyril. Parents: Fill out this form for your students who still need the sacrament of confirmation. If you have any questions, please contact St. Cyril Director of Religious Education, Becki Jenkins, at bjenkins@stcyril.com or 520-795-1633 Ext. 104.
Welcome Br. Roberto
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Br. Roberto Reyes, O. Carm. Br. Roberto is a Carmelite deacon, originally from Mexico City. He studied Biology before joining the Carmelites. Br. Roberto just finished his initial formation and completed an MA in Historical and Systematic Theology. He previously taught at Crespi Carmelite High School in Los Angeles, and will be teaching Theology and assisting Campus Ministry here at Salpointe Catholic.
Welcome Br. Victor
Welcome to Br. Víctor Hugo Andrade Aguilar, O. Carm. Br. Victor was born in the city of Orizaba in the state of Veracruz in Mexico, where he taught high school for 15 years. He did his pre-novitiate in Mexico City, novitiate in Middletown, NY and studied for two years at the Catholic University in Washington, DC. Br. Victor is joining Salpointe’s Campus Ministry Department. It is a great honor to welcome him to our Lancer community.
Financial Aid
Please see below the two options available to obtain Financial Aid at Salpointe. Please note, Option #1 (ESA) cannot be combined with any School Tuition Organization (STO) funds listed under Option #2. Families must select one or the other.
OPTION #1
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)
The ESA program is an account administered by the Arizona Department of Education and funded by state tax dollars to provide educational options for qualified Arizona students. For 2023-2024, Empowerment Scholarships are worth approximately $7,500. Apply online at https://www.azed.gov/esa.
OPTION #2
Financial Aid Independent Review (FAIR)
Apply to FAIR at www.fairapp.com: Salpointe’s School Code: 800 and School Password: ctso800. Please note: although applications are submitted through FAIR, all funds come from Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO). Please be sure to select the correct school year when applying. Award considerations for Round 2 of the 24/25 school year will take place in February of 2025.
Institute for Better Education (IBE)
IBE offers financial need-based awards and recommended funds to Salpointe students. Please apply at www.ibescholarships.org.
Arizona Tuition Connection (ATC)
ATC offers financial need-based awards and recommended funds to Salpointe students. Please apply at www.arizonatuitionconnection.com.
Arizona Private School Tuition Organization (APSTO)
APSTO offers financial need-based awards and recommended funds to Salpointe students. Please apply at https://apsto.org/.
For more Financial Aid information, please click here.
Athletics
Golf Informational Meeting
Students that are interested in trying out for golf this year – there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 6th at 2:45 p.m. in Foundation Hall. Tryouts will begin on August 12, 2024. For more information, please email men’s coach – Jacob Armenta at armentajake10@gmail.com or women’s coach – Steve Armenta at armentasteve@msn.com.
Volleyball Informational Meeting
Students that are interested in trying out for the women’s volleyball team this year – there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 7th at 3:00 p.m. in Kalil Gymnasium. Tryouts will begin on August 12, 2024. For more information, please email Coach Keith Rubio at keith_rubio@me.com.