Armstrong’s Agenda 9/25
Hello Power Campus Roadrunners!
Happy Tuesday! Please remember that tomorrow is a HALF DAY.
Students will dismiss at 11:30AM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10/3-10/5 Half Day Camps
Are the kids looking for something fun to do on the half days, 10/3-5? If so, we have just the opportunity for you.
We are touring Japan and learning about their cuisine, culture, art and mindfulness. Please see the linked flyer to sign up: Japanese Camp
Calling all athletes: Come join us to learn the FUNdamentals of sports. Coaches will help you increase your knowledge and fundamentals of Volleyball, Basketball and Football. Please see the linked flyer to sign up: FUNdamentals of Sports
Paper Drive
Only 8 more days for our Our Annual Paper Drive. We are nowhere near our goal for paper this year. Because of this great drive San Tan has never had to spend funds to buy paper thanks to all of our families! The class winner will receive lunch from My Hot Lunch for the entire class AND the teacher will receive $200 for classroom supplies. The front office is keeping track of reams of paper brought in for each teacher, point values are assigned below:
White Ream of Paper =3
Colored Paper = 2
Colored Cardstock = 1
Guten Morgen Familien!
You guessed it, Our 4th annual EF Tours trip will be whisking us off to Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Budapest in June 2019! Our tours tend to fill up quickly, so make sure to register to reserve your spot today. We do only have 32 traveling seats available as of right now. If you are intrigued, here are some of the frequently asked questions commonly received along with how to register.
Where can I get additional information? Please visit our travel page to get the itinerary, highlights, cost and to register: www.eftours.com/2082026ny
If you have any further questions, please attend the informational meeting or reach out to Mrs. Simonton directly at lsimonton@santancs.com
Got Roadrunner Spirit?
Come buy your new 2018-2019 Spirit Gear! Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman class t-shirts on sale for you now for $20!!
ADIDAS drawstring bags $25
San Tan t-shirts $20
Mini squishy footballs and volleyballs $5
ALL items can be purchased from the front office. ALL payments accepted.
Guest Teachers Needed!
Would you like to see your kids every day and get paid? We are in need of guest teachers to fill in when our teaching staff is out ill. If you are interested in being a guest teacher, please email me at marmstrong@santancs.com.
FREE Insurance and Financial Planning Class
Hey Parents! Join Pam Johnson on Wednesday, October 17th at 6:00pm to do an overview on insurance and financial planning at the Power Student Union!
You do not have to be a current client to attend, and it is FREE for all attendees. She will answer all of your insurance and financial planning questions. Come and learn how much coverage you should actually have, and how to protect yourself from future accidents!
Please use this link to RSVP before Monday October 15th, 2018:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4fa4a629a5ff2-pamjohnson
“Our mission is to protect your assets and grow your wealth.”
Pam Johnson, State Farm Agent, CPCU, ChFC, CLU, CASL, RICP
Mathleague Mathematics Competition
San Tan, for the first time ever, will offer students the opportunity to participate in Mathleague Mathematics competition at the Maricopa Institute of Technology. The competition will take place on two separate dates. Middle school will be Tuesday, October 16th, 2018. High school will be Wednesday, October 17th.
The testing session will begin at 1 pm and end with awards ceremony at 4:30.
San Tan will provide transportation for both days. Students will leave campus at 12 p.m. and return at 6 p.m. Please email Mrs. Walker at kwalker@santancs.com for questions.
Permission slips were sent home Wednesday 9/19/18 and are due no later than October 5, 2018. (I have also included a link to the permission slip.) Thank you, we are excited to offer this opportunity to our mathematicians!!
Junior High Mathleague Permission Slip
High School Mathleague Permission Slip
Chipotle Fun Night!
San Tan’s Chipotle Night will be Wednesday, September 26th from 4-8 pm at the Power and Ray location. Go in and tell Chipotle that you are with San Tan fundraiser event and enjoy dinner cooked for you! San Tan will get a portion of all meals sold if you tell them you are with San Tan. We look forward to seeing you there!
Support Our Troops ~ Care Packages for Heroes!
October 1-5
~ Donations accepted during Homecoming week, donation boxes will be available at the entrance gates and in the front office.
~ Our school has partnered with Boots in the House to deliver care packages to American soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, on Naval Ships and much much more! Every item makes a difference to our soldiers so far from home.
~ Free admission to one San Tan Sports event per donation during Homecoming week. Donations will be accepted at the gates.
~ The grade level with the most supplies will earn a special surprise! See the attached flyer to see the items per grade level. All donations are greatly appreciated; families are welcome to donate any item on the linked flyer: Boots in the House Flyer
Homecoming Dance
San Tan Power Campus will be hosting it’s first Homecoming Dance here on campus! Don’t miss out!
October 6th
Jr. High Dance 6-7:30PM Cost: $7 prepay // $10 at the door
High School Dance 8-11PM Cost: $12 prepay // $15 at the door
If you would like to chaperone the dance, please contact Mrs. Armstrong at marmstrong@santancs.com
Guests from other schools are welcome, but students must have a permission slip signed and returned to the office by Wednesday 10/3. Permission slips are available in the front office.
Spirit Week 10/1-10/5
Show your school spirit!
MONDAY: Jersey Day
TUESDAY: Pink Out
WEDNESDAY: Tacky Tourist
THURSDAY: Hero Vs. Villain (No masks – Please)
FRIDAY: Super School Spirit
Parent Teacher Conferences
As our first quarter comes to an end, conferences are quickly approaching.
Please click on the sign up link below to sign up for the core teachers you
would like to meet with. Conferences are in 10 minute time increments and
you have time within 40 minutes to meet with each core teacher. If you
would like a meeting with an elective teacher, please email the teacher to set
up the date and time. We highly encourage your student to attend conferences
with you!! Thank you and we will see you soon!
Interested in providing a meal for our teachers on the late night? If so, please follow the link below to sign up for bringing a dish:
Seniors:
Mark your calendar! If you are interested in applying to ASU, their early application deadline is November 1st. Here is a direct link to their “How and When to Apply” page: ASU Admissions.
ASU Honors College, Barrett Honors, also has an early application
deadline of November 1st. Here is a link to learn more about Barrett Honors.
We will be offering an ASU-specific “College Application ‘How-To’” night on Monday, October 15th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. In the meantime, feel free to explore and start the application process. More details to follow, as the information night draws near. If you and your senior would like to attend this evening, please sign up through this link: ASU Night Sign Up
As always, thank you for choosing San Tan!
Sincerely,
Marlene K. Armstrong, M.Ed.
Principal, Power Campus
San Tan Charter School
