Many, many thanks to our former student, Jame Whipple for designing and building our new Lego table in the Media Center and Library. James was able to secure donations for all the materials needed to build the table and 50 lbs. of Legos. Thank you to our students and community for your Lego donations!
Former Sawtooth Middle School student and current Renaissance High student is helping to boost our lunch time activities in the Library and Media Center. James is building us a Lego table with donated materials and 50 lbs. of Legos but needs our help. If you have extra Legos to donate, we would appreciate it!
Don't miss the Sawtooth Holiday Shoppe this Saturday, December 2nd.
Over 80 vendors with musical performances from the SMS Choir, Orchestra, and Band. Admission is FREE!
Thank you to Sawtooth PTSA and Performing Arts!
Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue
Theatre 1 Students' Production
Wednesday, December 13
Thursday, December 14
Doors open at 5:00 pm in the small gym, show starts at 5:30 pm both nights!
Today during Advisory, Sources of Strength Peer Leaders delivered small square colorful papers to each student. Asking, "What are YOU thankful for?" These squares represent GRATITUDE. A Source of Strength always available to us!
Deb Hammel is our RED-HOT STAFF member for the month of October!!! Mrs. Hammel teaches Drama and Reading at Sawtooth. She goes above and beyond everyday with her students and radiates positivity with our staff. We are so happy to have her in at our school. Thank you, Mrs. Hammel!
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-27th at Sawtooth. Each day we will be dressing up to celebrate saying no drugs and celebrating our natural highs!
Our Fall Spirt and Sports Assembly is Friday, October 27th. We will be recognizing our Fall Sports Athletes, awarding our first ever SMELLY CAT and SPIRIT STICK. This award to be given to the grade level to demonstrate SPIRIT, SPORTSMANSHIP, Following the Sawtooth Way and RED RIBBON WEEK Participation!
Parent Teacher Conferences:
October 11th 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
October 12th 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM 3:30 PM - 7:15 PM
October 13th - No School
Students will be called down to the gym Tuesday, October 10th beginning at 10am. Visit www.dorianstudio.com for orders!
Save the Date for Picture Day at Sawtooth, September 6, 2023. Retakes will be held Tuesday, October 10.
6th Grade & new student orientation will be Thursday August 10th @ 9:00 am. We will begin with an assembly in the main gym followed by free time for students to walk their schedules and try their lockers. If you are unable to attend, students may come by for self-guided tours during the following days/times:
Fri. 8/11, Mon. 8/14 & Tues. 8/15 from 8-11:30 & 1:30-3:00
Congratulations and Good Luck at Nationals! Students will be competing in Washington, D.C. on June 11th. We are so proud of you, Sabercats!
Come join the Eagle High School debate camp! All middle schoolers and incoming freshman are welcome. So, what's this camp for? It's for those that like to be right, learn to talk on the fly, finish all your research fast, and most importantly to HAVE FUN! All students will receive hands-on instruction from varsity debaters including national tournament qualifiers and state debate champions. Look forward to debating silly topics, fun outdoor games and practice speech presentations in front of an energetic audience! This week will be educational and exciting! With any questions, feel free to reach out to Adam Levanger at (208) 440-6231 or at levanger.adam@westada.org. Thank you and we hope to see you this summer from July 17-20th from 12:00-3:00 pm! For more information go to: https://bit.ly/3MVnPqr
Extra yearbooks are now available!
We have approximately 200 extra yearbooks to sell. There are 2 options for purchase. You now can pay $30 cash or check at the bookkeeper's window and pick them up. Students will have the ability to purchase them during their appropriate lunchtime today. If you would prefer to purchase with credit card via MySchoolFees, those will be available to pick up by tomorrow, May 31st after 10am.
Congratulations to our very own ELA teacher, Pam Swainston and Library Assistant, Cristal John for their recognition as certified and classified employees of the month of April for West Ada School District.
Many, many thanks for sharing your love of learning and teaching with our students every day. We are so grateful for you.
Many, many thanks from the staff at Sawtooth to our thoughtful PTSA!
We had so much fun with the themed days this week and enjoyed every delicious meal, dessert, and coffee.
Lost and found will be donated Friday, March 31st.
The time has come! We are at the end of the semester and finals begin tomorrow. Here is the finals schedule:
We will be clearing up our lost & found and donating it the end of the week. The last day to come in to check for lost items is Friday 1/13. Thank you!
