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VOLUME 2 ISSUE #1
OCTOBER 3RD 2014
We’re an “A” School!
Sabino High
School has been
rated an “A”
school for the
13th
consecutive year
by the Arizona
Department of
Education.
Dates to Remember:
Fall Break: 10/6—10/12
Senior Photos: 10/14 @ Lunch
PSAT: Wednesday, 10/15
(10th & 11th Gr. Students)
Congratulations
to the students,
staff, and
parents for the
all their hard work, support, and dedication that has
resulted in the continuation of this long-standing honor and recognition.
CONGRATULATIONS!
COstCo’s Save the
Date Results
Thank you to all Sabino’s supporters who came out to CostCo’s 2nd
annual “Save the Date” event.
The purchases friends and families made on September 20th resulted in
Sabino receiving 190 reams of papers and several hundred dollars in much
-needed school supplies that will benefit students and staff.
CostCo leaders have indicated that they plan on hosting this event next
year.
THANK YOU!
Homecoming: Thursday, 10/16
Homecoming Dance: Friday, 10/17
(8p—12a, Sabino Aux. Gym)
“The only person
you are destined
to become is the
person you decide
to be.”
- Ralph Waldo
Emerson
Leadership Team
Russell Doty—Asst. Principal
Matt Munger—Principal
Jill Ronsman—Asst. Principal
5000 N Bowes Road, Tucson, AZ 85749
http://sabinohighschool.weebly.com
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Character Counts Student
Recognition
The following students are being recognized for demonstrating one or more of the six pillars of Character
Counts.
Brandon Burdett: Brandon gives up his personal time to attend Sabino and TUSD-related community events
that continues to promote a positive image of Sabino High School. Brandon has attended TUSD events, over
scheduled breaks, to help Sabino’s administration and Student Council.
Lucy Brownell and Emma Collins: Lucy and Emma have stepped up to show their Sabercat spirit and given
several hours of their personal time to promote Sabino events.
Student Council: A special thanks to Sabino’s Student Council and Student Council advisor for all their hard
work in preparing for Sabino’s Homecoming events.
Connor Slama, Nick Kohler, Phoebe Kohler, Ismael Dawass, Jen Hucko, Jack Tutalo, Matt Zaleski, Ben
Lotenero, Seth Hodgeson, Joey Berwick, Nolan Richards, Josh Reuland, and
Carina Bayus: These students have sat down with administration to form Sabino’s
Spirit Club and promote a positive, spirited image of Sabino High School.
These students’ acts of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness,
caring, and citizenship occur on a daily basis with no expectation of recognition or
reward.
Way to go Sabercats! We couldn’t be more proud!
Si x Pilla rs of cha rac ter c oun ts:
• Trustworthiness • respect • respo nsibility
• fairness • caring • citiz enship
On Campus Tutoring & Help
Sabino offers the following on campus tutoring or on-campus study assistance programs. Students are
strongly encouraged to attend these programs if they are having trouble completing classwork or need help
from teachers or students.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students needing help with Math can attend the
Math department’s homework help program. This is held in Rm. 229 from 7:50—8:10a.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays: On Wednesdays and Fridays, students needing help in various subjects can work
with peer tutors during the Breakfast Club Program. The Breakfast Club meets in Rm. 205 from 7:00 a.m.—
8:00a.m.
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Introducing Sabino’s New
Mascots & Spirit Tunnel
At last Friday’s varsity football game against Flagstaff High School and Hall of Fame Induction, Sabino’s Student
Council introduced Sabino’s new Sammy Sabercat and introduced a brand new mascot, Samantha Sabercat.
Sabino’s Football Booster organization also unveiled a new feature, the Sabercat game tunnel.
Thank you Sabino Student Council and Football Boosters for your continued support and Sabercat spirit.
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Student achievement
recognition
Congratulations to Austin Walker and Brittnee LaCasse for their outstanding performance on the PSAT. The
National Merit Scholarship Corporation has recognized Austin and Brittnee for their outstanding performance.
This past week, Sabino junior, Cameron Carver, founder of Cheetah Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated
to the preservation of cheetahs, participated in a presentation which featured Dr. Laurie Marker, an internationally renown expert on cheetahs, spoke at Reid Park Zoo. To date, Cameron’s organization has raised over
$10,000 to help save wild cheetahs from extinction.
Great job, Austin, Brittnee, and Cameron.
Parking
Please note that parents and students are not permitted to park in the back of
the school or in the lot adjacent to the new gym. The F-Lot is for staff, coaches
and game officials parking only.
If there is a concern regarding parking for a handicap family member, please
contact the Activities Office at 584-7707
THANK YOU
I would like to personally thank Mr. Kenny Quinn and Mr. Abe Sanchez for helping two Sabino’s students
who needed help. On Friday, September 12th, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Sanchez, who travelled to Desert Edge
High School in Buckeye, AZ to watch Sabino play Desert Edge, rendered medical assistance to two Sabino
students who became sick at the game. Mr. Quinn’s and Mr. Sanchez’s quick action, willingness to help, and
genuine concern for the students’ health, allowed responders to quickly assess the situation and help treat
the students.
Thank you Mr. Quinn and Mr. Sanchez!
TUSD Calendar
TUSD is seeking the community’s input on proposed calendar options for the 2015-2016 school year. If you
are interested in viewing the proposed options, please visit http://www.tusd1.org/ and select “Calendar
Options for 2015-2016.”
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AIMS Testing
PSAT Testing:
On Wednesday, October 15th, all sophomores and juniors will participate in the district-mandated PSAT testing. Students are strongly encouraged to take this opportunity seriously, juniors who perform well may qualify for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Sophomores can use this opportunity practice for next
year’s test that could qualify them for the above scholarship.
AIMS Writing, Reading, and Math RE-TESTING:
On Tuesday, October 28th, Wednesday, October 29th, and Thursday, October 30th, we will conduct our
AIMS Writing, Reading, and Math re-testing for any junior or senior who did not meet one or more the AIMS
test standards. Any junior who signed up to re-test to exceed will also take the test(s) at that time.
There will be no changes to our daily bell schedule and students not involved in the testing will proceed to
their classes as usual. Teachers have been instructed to limit the use of hall passes during the testing periods
in order to ensure that we create the best testing environment possible and minimize disruptions.
Streaming
Sabino’s administrative team is committed to promoting the extraordinary activities of
Sabino’s sports and fine arts activities this year through video streaming up two home
games/presentations this year.
Using either the equipment we have on site or working with technology that has been
supported by TUSD’s Media and Communications department and TUSD Superintendent, Dr. Sanchez., families and friends of students involved in interscholastic activities
will be able to watch these events live on Sabino’s channel or TUSD’s LiveStream channel.
To find out if an activity will be streamed live and when, please check Sabino’s website or Facebook page.
From the nurse’s office
Please be aware that the health office does not stock allergy medication or cold/cough medication. This includes
cough drops. Many students are coming to the health office asking for these medications. If your child needs allergy or cold/cough medication, please give the medication before school. Also, per TUSD policy you can leave overthe-counter medication in the health office for your student with a signed medication permit and a doctor’s note.
Prescription medication does not need a doctor’s note, but must be provided in a container with a current pharmacy label.
Students are allowed to carry cough drops. Any other medication, other than emergency medications allowed by
law (epinephrine, diabetes medication, and inhalers) must be kept in the health office.
The health office stocks acetaminophen, ibuprofen and liquid antacid, which is administered if a parent/guardian
has given permission on the emergency card. Per TUSD guidelines, the only other medication the health office is
allowed to regularly administer is calamine lotion, Chloraseptic spray, topical antibiotic ointment, and saline eye
drops/contact lens solution.
Please call 584-7820 if you have any questions. Thank you. Sara Little, RN
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FROM THE AT TENDANCE OFFICE
A few friendly reminders::
Reporting Absences/Tardies: Please remember to call the Attendance Office (584-7702) to report your
son/daughter as absent or tardy prior to their absence/tardy or within 48 hours after the absence or tardy. If
we do not receive notification, it will be coded as unexcused and that can have an impact on your
son/daughter’s ability to receive full credit on assignments or tests.
Appointments: If you are picking up your son/daughter prior to the end of the school day, please call
Attendance Office (584-7702) prior to picking your student up for the appointment. If we receive prior notification, we will have your son/daughter waiting for you in the Attendance Office. Please do not call/text
your student during class. If their phone goes off in class, it will be confiscated and they will receive a lunch
detention...even if it is a parent calling/texting.
Change of Address: If you have moved recently and have not updated your address on file, please do so at
your earliest convenience.
Dress code & IDs
Student IDs: Please remember to display your IDs at all times while on campus. Student IDs are one the primary ways we help keep you safe. IDs also help move students through our food service lines more quickly,
allowing for more students to get lunch and have time to eat before going to 5th period.
Dress Code: Students, please remember to adhere to Sabino’s and TUSD’s dress code
guidelines. Students who are not in dress code will receive a lunch detention and may be sent to the office
to change clothes. The most often cited violations are:
Enforcement: We will continue to perform random dress code and ID checks, students found in violation of
one or both policies will receive a lunch detention.
News from the activities Office
Don’t get stuck on the bench in college.
To play Division I sports, you need to qualify academically. To meet the minimum requirements for Division I
student-athletes enrolling in college in August 2016 or later you must:
 Graduate from high school
 Complete 16 Core Courses, including 10 before your seventh semester
 Earn a minimum 2.300 Grade-Point Average in core courses to compete in your first year of college
 Earn a combined SAT or ACT score that matches your core-course GPA on the sliding scale.
Student-athletes, as a group, graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel
better prepared for life after college.”
To find out more on NCAA requirements, visit: http://2point3.ncaa.org/
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2014 Hall of Fame Induction
On Friday, September 26th, Sabino’s Foundation/Hall of Fame Committee, held its induction ceremony for
the Hall of Fame Class of 2014. This year’s induction featured a catered dinner in the Main Gym, a slide
show, a performance by Sabino’s band, and a beautiful display of memorabilia from each inductee or inducted sports team. After the dinner, this year’s class proceeded to the football field for the official coin toss. The
formal induction occurred during half-time. TUSD Superintendent, Dr. H.T. Sanchez was present for the induction ceremony and helped congratulate the inductees.
This year’s inductees were Debby Johnson, Lisa Lovallo, R.J. Lundstrom, Arthur Migliazza, Gebben Miles,
Judy Munger, Louise Poehlman, Brooks Reed, Connie Roberts, Robert Sarver, the 1991 Girls’ State
Championship Softball team, and the 1992 and 1993 Girls’ State Championship Tennis team.
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2014
Special THANKS to the Hall of Fame Committee made up of
Cindy Ridings, Dr. Carl Roberts, Bruce Johnson, Beth Oder,
Nancy Nottingham, Chris Edwards, Edmund Marquez, Jane
and Jay Appleby for their time, financial support, and ongoing commitment to Sabino.
TUSD Administration
Dr. HT Sanchez—Superintendent
Dr. Abel Morado —Assistant Superintendent, High Schools
TUSD Governing Board
Kristel Ann Foster
Adelita Grijalva —President
Michael Hicks
Cam Juarez
Dr. Mark Stegeman
Tucson Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, or sexual
orientation in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment,
in its educational programs or activities.
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October 2014
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1 Schedule #2 (PD)
THURSDAY
2
3
End of 1st Quarter
G Golf @CFHS 3p
CC @ PV, SAH 4:30p
PTSA Meeting
Financial Aid Night 4:30p
G Volleyball @ RIN
7:30a (Adm. Basement)
4:30/5:30/6:30
JV Football @EMP 6p
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
4
Grading DayNO SCHOOL
Santa Rita
Invitational—B Golf
CC @ Desert Twilight
V Football v. EMP 7p
Santa Rita Invitational B Golf
Fr Football @PR 6p
Invitational, Casa Grande
Fall Band Concert 7p
6
7
8
Fall Break
No School
13
G Volleyball v. SALP
4/5/6p
Fall Break
No School
14
Site Council Meeting
7:15a
(Adm. Basement)
9
Fall Break
No School
15 Schedule #2 (PD
PSAT
10
Fall Break
No School
SAT
JV Football v. CAT 6p
Fr Football @ CAT 6p
V Football @ CAT 7p
Ironwood Ridge
Marching Band
Invitational
16
17
18
Homecoming Assembly
G. Golf @ DV 3p
B Golf @ TUC/SALP 3p
CC @ SR 4:30p
Swim @ SALP/CIEN 4p
JV Football v. TUC 4p
G Volleyball @ CHO
4:30/5:30/6:30
Fr Football v. CHO 6p
11
Fall Break
No School
Thespian Inductions 7p LT
CC @Rattler
Invitational, Marana
Homecoming Dance
Main Gym (8p—12a)
Homecoming Game
V Football v. CHO 7p
20
21
22 Schedule #2(PD)
23
G Volleyball v. DV
G Golf v. SAH 3P
B Golf @CHO/BUE 3p
4/5/6p
CC @ CIEN,DOUG,TOMB
4:30p
Swim @CFHS/TUC 4p
G Volleyball v. TUC
G Volleyball @ BUE
4/5/6p
4:30/5:30/6:30p
JV Football v. DOUG 6p
24 Schedule #5-
25
V Football @ DOUG
ACT
Fall Orchestra Festival
U of A Band Day
Fr. Football @DOUG 6p
27
28
AIMS Writing
G Volleyball v. SS
4/5/6p
29 Schedule #2(PD)
AIMS Reading
30
31
AIMS Math
Improv Show 7p LT
V Football v. PUE 7p