Newsletter Jan 2025

SMSA Booster Club  Newsletter | Vol 16 – January 2025 
I became an astronomer because I could not imagine living on Earth and not trying to understand how the Universe works. ~ Vera Rubin, Astronomer
Welcome everyone to the Saguaro MSA Booster Club’s 16th newsletter.

Updates

• Study sessions for finals
  • Approximately 60 students showed up for Finals 101 on Monday 
  • Another study session was held on16th December; snacks provided
• Student Gingerbread House building: Dec 17 at lunch; material provided.
• Robotics Workshops: Jan 4
  • FRC Kickoff at Saguaro for all AZ teams in the state coming up
  • First Lego League: held on Dec 7 at Saguaro
  • Saguaro students ran it and served as judges; This event is growing each year
• Sisters in Stem: 19th December Fiona and Riley are presenting to AZ State Superintendent Conference at JW Marriott

Upcoming Events 
01.30.25  Saguaro 8th grade Open House  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
01.30.25  Math and Science Academy Open House 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
02.12.25 MSA Parent Board Meeting  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
02.15.25  VEX Desert Ridge Qualifier full day 
02.22.25 Northern Regional Science Olympiad  05:30 PM - 6:30 PM
03-10-25 to 03-15-25 Spring Break
03-12-15 to 03-15-25  FRC Northern Regional  4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Coconino High School Flagstaff
03-19-15 to 03-22-25FRC East Valley Regional  4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Corona Del Sol High School

FUNDRAISER - “MSA Under the stars!!!” 
 Be on the lookout for details!!!

Tax credit 
Arizona law allows taxpayers to receive a dollar for dollar tax credit of up to $200 for individual filers and up to $400 for married filers for contributions made to SUSD schools! You can claim the tax credit when filing your Arizona State Income Tax returns if you donate before April 15 of the following year. Click here to find more information about AZ Tax Credits. Click here to make an online donation, where you can indicate the school, specific program (MSA - T861), and the name of the student you’d like to support, or the funds can go to the general fund. Friends and neighbors can receive the same tax credit if they donate as well - so please spread the word! 

MSA Booster Board Members 
● Shanda Carrithers and Melanie Abts as Co-Presidents 
● Swati Ghorpade as Vice President 
● Sara Uribe as Treasurer 
● Alix Wilson and Jackie Bartoletti as Co-Secretaries 
● Candice Gimbel and Shelly Jin as Parental Reps
MSA Fundraising Report 
Thanks to the generosity of our MSA families, we aim to raise funds to support our growing program. If every family contributes just $25-$50, we can achieve our goals and enhance opportunities for our students, staff, and the Saguaro community! 
**Membership Dues and Donations:** All donations are appreciated! MSA Boosters is a registered 501(c)(3), and we’ll provide a receipt for your records.
Please include your name, the donation amount, and your address. Ways to Donate: ● Zelle: [email protected] 
● PayPal: Search Saguaro Math and Science Academy Boosters 
● Check: Payable to "Saguaro MSA Boosters". Mail to: MSA Boosters, 6250 N 82nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 
● Passive donations - Fry's: Log into your Fry's account and select Saguaro MSA as a Community Rewards designation. Fry's/Kroger will mail a check every quarter to MSA. All donations are 100% utilized for MSA students, MSA teachers, and MSA events. 
John Wilson, Alexander Slaughter,  Thank you so much for your generosity!

Contact 
Email - [email protected]

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