Tauscher Times 4.6.22
Hello Power Campus!
I hope everyone is having a good week. We are well into fourth quarter and state testing is underway. The kids are working hard, having just finished the ACT test yesterday and today we are on to ACT Aspire. Reminder that we have Good Friday, April 15, off from school as well as the Monday after Easter, April 18—so be sure to enjoy the long weekend and holiday. Looking ahead to the summer, this email contains Summer Camp information in our attachment so that your family can begin planning your summer activities.
On tap next week… Join us for a special tradition and learn more about “everything San Tan” by attending San Tan University!
San Tan University
Our annual San Tan University will be held on Wednesday, April 13, and begins with a Keynote Address from the schools’ superintendent, Dr. Kristofer Sippel, in the Power Campus Student Union starting at 5:30pm. After the keynote address, attend breakout session (1) from 6:00-6:25 pm, and breakout session (2) from 6:30-6:55pm. Click here to RSVP for San Tan University!
Break Out Sessions:
- San Tan Athletics and Character Development
- Why Your Gifted Kids do the Crazy Things They Do
- Pandemic Recovery Plan Information
- Technology Safety
- Montessori Education
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming testing days:
Wednesday, April 6
ACT Aspire
9th Grade
April 7-12
AASA
4/7 – Writing for 7th & 8th grades
4/8 – Reading & Math part 1 for 7th & 8th grades
4/12 – Reading & Math part 2 for 7th & 8th grades
Spring Musical
Join us for our May performances of our Spring Musical, Annie, and before the show join Chef Ramos and the Culinary crew for a 5-course dinner served in the courtyard! Click in the links below to reserve your dinner and tickets for what we plan to be an amazing evening.
Purchase Annie Tickets
Purchase Dinner from the Culinary Department
https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/dinnershow
Culinary Breakfast Sandwich Sale (Thursdays)
Don’t forget to order your weekly breakfast sandwich for Thursday morning delivery! Orders will be taken online through Wednesday for the food sale, and cash-only sales are available weekly before school. Click here to pre-order breakfast sandwiches: https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/recker_breakfast_sandwiches
Spirit Gear
Spring sports are now underway. Make sure to stock up on the latest team gear from Squadlocker – our school spirit store. Click Here to Purchase
EF Tours
Join us for all our 2022-23 International Travel Tours!
Bell’Italia Trip Open for Everyone (upgraded Rooms and Meals) March 13, 2023 – March 21, 2023
Washington DC Trip 6th Grade Only May 8, 2023 – May 12, 2023
Belize Trip 8th Grade Only May 5, 2023 – May 15, 2023
London, Paris, and Rome Senior Class Only June 5th– June 13th
London, Paris and Rome Trip Information
Enroll for London, Paris and Rome
Caricature Artist
San Tan Charter is looking for a good caricature artist for the Montessori Gala. Do you know someone? If so, email me with their contact information.
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.
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. |
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.
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
April 6
ACT Aspire
Home Game: Varsity Baseball, 3:45pm
April 7
AASA Testing
Home Game: JH Boys Basketball, Team B, 4:00pm
Home Game: Varsity Boys Volleyball, 5:30pm
April 8
Home Game: JH Basketball (Roadrunner League) 5:00pm
April 9
Montessori Fundraiser, 6:00pm (Recker Gym)
April 11-12
AASA Testing
April 11
Home Game: JH Boys Basketball, Team A, 3:30pm
April 12
Home Game: JH Boys Basketball, Team A, 4:30pm
Home Game: Varsity Boys Volleyball, 5:30pm
April 13
8th & 12th Grade Cap and Gown Photos
Home Game: JH Boys Basketball, Team B, 4:00pm
Home Game: SENIOR NIGHT, Beach Volleyball, 4:00pm
San Tan University, 5:30pm (Student Union)
April 14
Noetic Math Contest
Home Game: JH Girls Basketball, 3:30pm
Home Game: Varsity Baseball, 3:45pm
Home Game: Varsity Boys Volleyball, 5:30pm
April 15
NO SCHOOL – Easter Break
April 18
NO SCHOOL – Easter Break
Home Game: JH Boys Basketball, 4:30pm
All the Best,
Brandon Tauscher
Principal
480-222-0811 (Power Campus)
e. btauscher@santancs.com
San Tan Charter School
Visit us at SanTanCharterSchool.com
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