Armstrong’s Agenda 12/18
Hello Power Campus Roadrunners! Please see below for special instructions about open enrollment for the 19/20 school year!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Enrollment Online Registration Instructions
Can you believe it’s already time to enroll for next school year? It definitely is! In an effort to make enrollment easier for families, you will now be able to enroll online through Infinite Campus – no more packets! I have attached instructions on how to enroll in Infinite Campus if you have not already done so and I have also included the step by step instructions on how to register for next school year.
The portal is open and you can enroll today! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email or call me.
Thank you for continuing to choose San Tan!
Student Led Conferences
Please mark your calendars! Students have been working diligently to create their ePortfolios for families. The Student Led Conferences will be on January 9, 10 & 11, 2019. You will receive a separate email directly from Mrs. Walker with the sign up for these conferences.
PSAT Testing Opportunity for 10-12th Graders
On February 25th, the Counseling Department will be offering the PSAT 10 test to help our high school students get prepared for one of the most common college entrance exams, the SAT. The PSAT 10 is considered to be the official pre-test for the exam and will be ordered directly from the exam organization so that students can familiarize themselves with actual test content.
Please note that this test session takes place during our school day. We will be offering other test dates for the PSAT 10, but this will be our first session. It is
highly suggested that students take the practice exams as many times as they can, to help familiarize themselves with test content. The test session will begin promptly at 8:30am and will take around 3 hours to complete.
The a registration fee is $20.00, which can be paid for in the front office. If you would like for your student to attend this test session and take the PSAT 10, please use the signup link to register:
Registration and payments will be open until end of day on December 20th.
All payments must be made by December 20th.
NO LATE PAYMENTS OR SIGN UPS WILL BE ACCEPTED
For your convenience, here is a link to help you learn more about the PSAT 10 exam:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test.
As our test day approaches, we will send out updates on what materials students should bring with them to help make their testing session successful. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Counseling Department at any time.
Infinite Campus – New APP
Parents and students, We are excited to inform you that Infinite Campus has two new and improved mobile apps: Campus Student (for students) and Campus Parent (for parents). Download your free app for real-time access to grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, announcements and more.
If you are using the old Infinite Campus app, please download the new app. The old app will no longer be supported.
Credit4Kids
The tax credit program is the perfect way to give and support San Tan Charter School’s goal of $86,000.00. The program is a win/win for everyone.
By redirecting your tax dollars, you will support our amazing electives offerings. The best part, is whatever you contribute, you will receive dollar for dollar back on your state taxes. So, if you give $100, you can deduct that $100 off what you owe in taxes. If you are a married couple, you may only contribute up to $400. If you are single, the total amount that you can contribute is $200.
You can pay in the office or online at the Credit4Kids Payment Portal
In addition, if you are interested in giving more, please consider the private school tax credit. Our Private Montessori School gives out around $60,000.00 a year in scholarship to those families in need. The best part is whatever you contribute, you will receive dollar for dollar back on your state taxes. So, if you give $500, you can deduct that $500 off what you owe in taxes. If you are a married couple, you may contribute up to $1,090. If you are single,the total amount that you can contribute is $545. Donations can be dropped off in the front office, please make checks out to San Tan Montessori and put in the memo line Private School Tax Credit.
Upcoming Half Days
December 20th & 21st are half days. The 20th is an ‘A’ Day and the 21st is a ‘B’ Day. Please pick up students promptly at 11:30AM. Teachers will be going to professional development and will not be available past 11:45AM for supervision.
Christmas Culinary Feast
On Wednesday December, 19th. The Culinary program will be cooking and serving lunch for all of our students and staff during the students’ lunch period.
Winter Formal
January 19, 2019
Junior High: 5-6:30PM
High School: 7-10PM
This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland
Cost: $10 per person, $15 per couple
Attire: Formal
Powder Puff Football
Save the Date! Our first annual Powder Puff Football game is January 11, 2019 at 6PM. Come watch our girls play flag football and the boys will be there cheering them on.
Dress Code
Thank you to all the students who dress modestly to school each and every day. Parents, please help us to remind students that their mid-drift should be covered and pants should not be sagging so that underwear is visible. If you have any questions about San Tan’s Dress Code, please see the handbook link below, or email me directly.
It’s a Small World After All! ~ Power Campus Cultural Fair
When: Thursday, January 17
Time: 9:00-11:30
Where: Power Campus Small Gym
At San Tan we believe that individual student success is rooted in respect for and a cultivation of a strong sense of identity pride and family traditions.
We are pleased and excited to invite students and families to join us as we celebrate the many cultures and traditions represented in our school community!
We need your help!
We would love for families to share artifacts, foods and stories that reflect your family’s culture at the Multicultural Fair. Sign up to Volunteer Here
Barrett Summer Scholars Program
The Barrett Summer Scholars program provides students with the opportunity to experience college firsthand and prepare for enrollment and success at Arizona State University and Barrett, the Honors College. This program is designed for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade.
If you would like to learn more about the Barrett Summer Scholars program, please attend our Power Campus information session on Tuesday, January 29th, at 6:00pm.
Math League is Coming to San Tan in January!
Calling all Mathletes!! We have arranged for a special Math League competition to be held here at San Tan! The competition is open to anyone who wishes to attend in grades 7 & 8 and will be held during the children’s normal school day.
- RSVP Due by Jan. 8th
- Reserve a seat for your student – Click Here
- Registration Fee – $5 per student, due to the Power office by 1/8/2019
- When: Wednesday & Thursday, January 9th & 10th
- Time: (9th) 8:30 to 11:24am (10th) 8:30 to 9:30am
Gifted Testing Opportunity
San Tan’s annual Gifted Testing event is approaching quickly!
If you are interested in having your child tested for giftedness, please complete the attached Parent Request Form for Testing and return it to the office with the testing Co-Pay of $50. If your child is already identified as gifted,
they do not need to retest.
Note: If your child is currently in a gifted class and identified as provisional they will automatically be retested, you do not need to send in the recommendation form.
Gifted Testing Requests are due no later than January 16th.
Gifted testing will begin in mid-February.
As always, thank you for entrusting us with your child(ren)!
Sincerely,
Marlene K. Armstrong, M.Ed.
Principal, Power Campus
San Tan Charter School
3232 S. Power Road Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone:480-222-0811 Fax:480-471-5990
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