Congratulations to our Sawtooth choir students selected to perform at state. These students sang alongside 198 students from all over Idaho. They performed with composer/retired teacher Dan Davison from Washington State.
Sawtooth's choir is led by our awesome choir director, Jessica Hull.
Today we honored our 2023-2024 Sawtooth Teacher of the Year, Joyce White! Joyce goes above and beyond every single day for our ML students by offering a variety of supports and encouragement. Our ML students are truly prepared for learning at school because of Joyce. Thank you for your time, dedication to student success, and love of teaching. We appreciate you!!!
We would like to CONGRATULATE our Certified Staff Member of the 2023-2024 school year, Jalynn Kiger! From Crossing Guard to subbing in classrooms to greeting parents and students in the front office - Jaylnn steps in wherever she is needed throughout the school day. Thank you, Jalynn for everything you do at Sawtooth.
We appreciate you!
February 15 is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Thank you, Officer Payne!
It's LOVE your Library month in the Sawtooth Library and Media Center. Visit our Book Fair February 14-23 before school, at break and at lunch. All books are Buy one, Get one with a great selection of Middle Grade, Young Adult, Graphic Novels and Non-Fiction titles, presented by Idaho Book Fairs.
Bingo is back!!! Join us for a super fun night on LEAP Day! Multiple games, food, and prizes. Thursday, February 29 - Sawtooth Cafeteria, Doors open at 5:30 - Games begin at 6:00 - 7:30.
Pre-Order using the QR Code for Will-Call Pick-Up when you arrive. Cards + Food can also be purchased at the door.
Don't miss a memory! If you haven't pre-ordered your 2023-24 yearbook, please visit myschoolfees.com or Mrs. Spencer our bookkeeper. Yearbook price: $30
Sawtooth's Sources of Strength Peer leaders asked students to identify their trusted adult. The person in their lives they turn to who is patient, consistent, respectful, honest, kind, trustworthy, and great listener. Thank you to all the trusted adults for being a source of strength in our lives. #idahosources
Two of our 8th grade students, Addison Gray and Nora Witt are @Meridian Police Department - Idaho January Student Standout's!
"Meridian Police Department would like to recognize and congratulate Addison Gray and Nora Witt for being Januarys Student Standout's. These two Sabercats are both members of the National Junior Honor Society and contribute to the Meridian Community in their free time.
Nora has volunteered with the Meridian Library, Rake up Meridian and her most recent project was making blankets for senior citizens with dementia.
Addison served as an office aide in her first semester and always took the initiative to help students, staff and parents without being asked. In her free time, she and her family contribute to the Meridian Food bank.
These girls are positive role models at school and in the community. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for Addison and Nora!"
Congratulations to our Competition Cheer Team! The girls placed 3rd in All-Girl Show and 3rd in Pom out of several teams! Way to Go, girls!
8th grade: Save the Date! OHS Counselor's will be at Sawtooth on February 12th to assist with choosing next year's classes!
Don't miss our Winter Wonderland Dress Up days January 22-26.
Monday - Sweater Day
Tuesday - Flannel Day
Wednesday - White Out Day
Thursday - Winter Sports Day
Friday - Cozy Day
Our Student Council and PTSA Winter Wonderland Dance is Friday, January 26th from 6:00-7:30. Pre ticket sales begin January 22nd at lunch. $5 per student. $4 will activity card.
Support Sawtooth Athletics!
Tickets are available for purchase at www.westadafundraiser.com until January 17, 2024. Revenue from ticket sales will go directly to the Sawtooth Athletic Program.
Sabercats,
Are you missing a water bottle, coat, hat or lunch box? Lost and Found items will be donated January 19, 2024.
7th-8th GRADE TRYOUT INFORMATION:
All athletes ages 13-16 on or before Feb 23rd (1st day of tryouts), and IN THE OWYHEE ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES are eligible to try out for the OHS Storm Club team. Contact Russ Wright wright.russ@westada.org for more information.
TRYOUTS: @ Owyhee HS Baseball Complex
Feb 23rd 3:30-6:30 Feb 24th 11:00-3:00
***Times and location may be adjusted depending upon weather conditions.
SPRING SCHEDULE: Spring season runs Feb 23rd through May 7th
8 Saturday Double Headers starting at 12:00 noon. 7 midweek games that start at 6:00 pm. Post season tournament for top four teams.
WINTER SKILLS CAMP: QR code for registration below
Gametime Academy Hitting Facility & Owyhee HS
Sat Feb 3rd 6:00-8:00 pm HITTING only @ GTS facility.
Sat. Feb 10th 3:00-5:00 pm DEFENSIVE work @ OHS & 6:00-8:00 pm HITTING @ GTS Facility
Working with Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Club Coaches & Varsity Players
Cost $50.00. (Cost covers the rental of the facilities).
Make Checks payable to Owyhee Storm Baseball or use QR code below.
Outstanding chance for our coaches to get to see your sons before tryouts.
OHS ATHLETIC TESTING DAY: @ Off the Field TBA
20 yd dash, Shuttle, Vertical Jump, Med Ball Hip throws. Raw skills testing, etc.…….
Please bring your charged laptop to school tomorrow!
Congratulations to Sawtooth's RED HOT STAFF member for the month of December, Janine Balian. Janine joined Sawtooth this school year, serving as our Counseling Registrar. She goes above and beyond with our students and staff every day to share kindness and compassion or help any way she can. Thank you, Janine - we are so grateful for you!
This month NJHS collected $1,100 in student donations to purchase gifts for children in need in our community.
Thank you Saberats, NJHS and Mrs. Borchert for helping to make a difference for kids in our community!
Our Sources of Strength Peer Leaders wrote examples of ways to share kindness this month as an example of generosity to make a positive difference with others!
