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Hello Power Campus!
Welcome to the start of second semester and to our new students who are joining us for the first time! For our new student families, feel free to reach out if you have campus-level questions.
Today and tomorrow we host our Winter Parent-Teacher Conferences—so thank you in advance for joining us. As you likely already know, parent involvement plays a significant role in our success and we thank you for the efforts you make given your busy lives and schedules.
Initial school-wide data from our MAP testing growth from Fall to Winter looked promising, but we will not become complacent with the status quo. In the weeks to come we will be inviting even more students to participate in our pandemic-recovery tutoring program to try and help make sure our students are reaching at or above grade-level competency. The goal this year is that 60% of our student population is back to grade-level competency.
That being said, let’s congratulate Ms. Kovach and our 11th and 12th English classes. Over 73% of all students were at or above grade-level! On the math side, 65.5% of Mr. Hermann’s 11th and 12th grades were a at or above grade-level, so we applaud and congratulate that group as well. We also showed great growth individually from the entire school, including students who participated in our tutoring program who far surpassed normal growth rates. We have met our goal from Quarter 1 to Quarter 2 so far in English (62.1%) and are working towards reaching that goal in math.
In addition to academics, if you are looking to help improve the overall experience for San Tan Charter School students, here are just a few ways you can get involved:
Looking to work with sports and athletics? Contact Miyone Roanhorse at mroanhorse@santancs.com.
Looking to assist with our culinary department, reach out to Mr. Ramos at eramos@santancs.com
Interested in helping with our educational and gifted program? Reach out to Michelle Tischer at mtischer@santancs.com.
There are many other ways to get involved with the school and if you would like to help, feel free to reach out to me at btauscher@santancs.com.
NEW STUDENT enrollment will begin on January 18, so make sure to retain your spot in school for 2022-23 by re-enrolling your continuing students. If you have questions, please reach out to our front desk at (480) 222-0811.
Re-enrollment Information:
STEP 1: Please complete the online application for your children (One online application per family). Infinite Campus KIOSK LINK
STEP 2: Please review the ’22-23 Enrollment Instructions’ document (see link) for remaining paperwork requirements. 22-23 Enrollment Instructions
Arizona Tax Credit Donations:
Interested in giving to San Tan Charter in the New Year? The form link to give is https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/?1627645-EuNcDzZTd2.
School Year 2022-23 Grade Level Trips
Sign-ups are underway and parents are also welcome to join us on our 2023 Class Trips.
Current 7th Grade families Sign up now to your 8th grade trip to Belize!
Have questions? The friendly folks at EF’s Traveler Support team can help at 800-665-5364.
Current 11th Grade families Sign up now for your Senior trip to London, Paris, and Rome!
Gifted Testing
If you are interested in having your child tested for giftedness, please complete the digital Parent Request Form, along with the $50 co-pay, linked below. Gifted testing is will be offered in mid-February. Once a child is identified as gifted, they do not need to retest. Gifted testing will begin in mid- February.
- 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 12th of 2022.
- Digital Parent Request & Payment: Click Here
Spirit Gear
Make sure to check up on our great gear from Squadlocker – our school spirit store. Click Here to Purchase
Yearbook Sales
Our 2021-2022 San Tan Yearbooks are on sale and will include a 15th year commemorative section and options for students and families to customize. Begin planning and designing yours now by visiting our storefront link here: https://store.shopyearbook.com/santan-yb
Athletic Sponsorship
Would your business or family like to support our STCS Roadrunner Athletics Program by becoming a sponsor? We have a variety of sponsorship packages which allows entry for any budget. This is a great way to promote your business while supporting our San Tan Athletes.
For more information about becoming a sponsor or to initiate the process, please click here Athletic Sponsorship.
Testing Opportunities on Campus
The spring Achievement Exams are open for registration! If your student is interested in taking the PSAT or the SAT this spring, please complete the form registration below. Registration is due by January 15th.
Achievement Exam Registration – https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/achievement_exam_registration
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that’s accepted at all U.S. colleges.
PSAT 8/9 – $20 Test Date: 2/28/2022
The PSAT 8/9 is available for current 8th- and 9th-grade students. PSAT 8/9 sets a readiness baseline and is the first assessment in the SAT Suite of Assessments.
PSAT 10 – $20 Test Date: 3/1/2022
The PSAT 10 is available for current 10th-grade students in the spring. PSAT 10 serves as a check-in on progress and covers the same content areas as the PSAT/NMSQT.
SAT – $60 Test Date: 3/2/2022
The SAT is available for current 11th-grade students for the spring testing session.
Athletics Family Pass
All High School games have a gate fee of $5 per adult and $3 per student/child. For your convenience, we will be offering Athletic Family Passes for the immediate and non-immediate families of our San Tan athletes. The options include $50 per season or $100 for the year. Tickets may be purchased for immediate family members (i.e., parents/guardians and siblings under 18). All other non-immediate family members (i.e., grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, etc.) are also welcome to purchase a family pass for entrance into the games. To purchase your family pass please click HERE.
Technology
San Tan Charter utilizes student laptops at the Power Campus. Each student needs a laptop to access school testing, classroom curriculum and more. Parents have the option of leasing technology from the school or supplying your own technology from a list of approved devices is on the Parent Portal page. Please be reminded there is a $250 annual lease fee for the school’s technology and a $50 annual donation for registering your family’s personal device. You can review the terms of our technology agreement here.
Click here to lease a school device.
Please see our list of Approved Devices.
Download the School Calendar
Visit the San Tan Charter School website at https://santancharterschool.com/calendar/ and click “Add to Calendar” to download our schedules to your device.
DonorsChoose
| DonorsChoose helps teachers fundraise for special projects in their classrooms. Check out all the projects within San Tan Charter School organization that are accepting donations. |
P.E. School Uniforms:
If you are interested in ordering more uniforms, remember you have the option to pay online via this link: https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/power_p_e_uniforms.
Uniforms can also be purchased through the front office, via exact cash, or with credit cards or checks made payable to STCS.
Looking to work at San Tan?
San Tan Charter is looking to hire for Guest Teachers. Please call 480-222-0811 or contact me at btauscher@santancs.com if you are interested.
Helpful Links
Become an Athletic Sponsor- Click Here to Donate
Social Media Links
Facebook- San Tan Charter School Family Connection
Calendar of Events
Jan. 3-5 Half Day Schedules
Jan 4-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Jan. 4 Home Game: Varsity Boys Soccer, 4:00pm
Jan. 6 Home Game: JH Baseball, 3:30pm
Home Game: JV Boys Basketball, 4:00pm
Home Game: JH Soccer, 4:00pm
Home Game: Varsity Girls Basketball, 5:30pm
Home Game: Varsity Boys Basketball, 7:00pm
Home Game: JH Soccer, 5:00pm
Jan. 11 Math Olympiad
Home Game: JV Boys Basketball, 4:00pm
Home Game: Varsity Soccer, 4:00pm
Home Game: Varsity Girls Basketball, 5:30pm
Home Game: Varsity Boys Basketball, 7:00pm
Jan. 12 Home Game: JH Softball, 3:30pm
Jan. 13 Spelling Bee
Home Game: JH Baseball, 3:30pm
Home Game: JV Boys Basketball, 4:00pm
Home Game: Varsity Girls Basketball, 5:30pm
Home Game: Varsity Boys Basketball, 7:00pm
All the Best,
Brandon Tauscher
Principal
480-222-0811 (Power Campus)
e. btauscher@santancs.com
San Tan Charter School
Visit us at SanTanCharterSchool.com
2014 – 2019 Best of Gilbert, AZ
