October - Saint Mary's Catholic High School

OCTOBER 2010
REDIRECT YOUR ARIZONA INCOME TAX
DOLLARS TO HELP SM FAMILIES WITH
TUITION – AT NO COST TO YOU
NEW DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2011
Arizona taxpayers may redirect up to $1,000 of state income taxes
to benefit a student at Saint Mary's. Married couples may claim a
maximum income tax credit of $1,000 and single taxpayers may claim a
maximum credit of $500. Payments to the Catholic Tuition Organization of
the Diocese of Phoenix (CTODP) qualify for this special tax treatment.
A change in the law now allows you to prepare your tax return
before redirecting your taxes to CTODP. Simply write a check to CTODP
prior to April 15, 2011. You can designate Saint Mary's by indicating on
the memo line of your check "St. Mary's High School" and your funds will
be allocated to families with students at Saint Mary's. Mail your check to:
CTODP, 2025 North Third Street #165, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Taxpayers may also claim a federal and State charitable deduction
for payments to CTODP. Payments before December 31 qualify for a
2010 deduction; payments between January 1 and April 15 qualify for a
2011 deduction. Therefore, contributions to CTODP will cost you nothing
and may actually provide a net benefit to the taxpayer by claiming both a
dollar-for-dollar income tax credit and a charitable deduction. You can
actually make money through this program.
CTODP is the largest single contributor to the Saint Mary's
financial aid program. Through the generosity of individual and corporate
donors, CTODP has awarded more than $1,070.000 to current SM
families, helping more than 440 students.
WHY CTODP IS IMPORTANT TO YOU
CTODP is helping more than 440 of our students pay tuition.
For this year CTODP has awarded more than $1,070,000 dollars to our families.
CTODP depends on public support to raise needed funds.
Payments to CTODP qualify for a dollar-for-dollar Arizona Income Tax Credit.
Payments to CTODP also qualify for a Federal income tax deduction.
Payments to CTODP can actually put money in your pocket.
Either you pay CTODP or you pay the Arizona Department of Revenue.
We thank everyone who has supported CTODP, especially those who have
designated Saint Mary's as the school to benefit from your generosity.
FALL BLOOD DRIVE -- NOVEMBER 2
NHS RECEIVES HIGH HONOR
The Blood Drive Committee of the National Honor Society
was awarded the Gold Award (the second highest level) for their
blood drives during the 2009/2010 school year at the 26th Annual
High School Challenge Awards and Training luncheon held at Chase
Field on September 15. Pictured at the luncheon are (from left)
Courtnee Walton, Blake Peterson, Shilpa Tummala, and Kevin
Stanley. Plus Big Blooddrop!!!
The National Honor Society is once again sponsoring its Fall
Blood Drive. It is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2 from 8:00 am
to 1:00 pm in the school’s Gym. Any member of the Saint Mary's
family, including parents, students, graduates, faculty and staff members, over the age of 16, are welcome to participate. Contact Mrs.
Vietri, NHS advisor, at 602-251-2554 or jvietri@smknights.org for further information or to make an appointment.