Dear Roadrunner,

Happy Tuesday! A friendly reminder that tomorrow is a half-day. Mainstream/Gifted dismissal is at 12:00 pm, and Montessori dismissal is at 12:20 pm. 

Good luck to our 6th graders and Adolescent Montessori students participating in the Science Fair tomorrow at the Power Campus, and our 5th graders participating in STEM Fest on Friday. 

It's hard to believe State Testing is around the corner. Please find our tentative state testing calendar below. 

Upcoming Reminders:

• January 28th: Rising 1st grade night, 5:45-6:45 pm 
• January 29th: Half-Day, Early Release / Science Fair
• January 31st: Rising Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 9:30-10:30 am
• January 31st: 5th grade STEM Fest
• February 7th: Recker Family Dance/Game Night
• February 17th: No School, President's Day
• February 26th: Spring Picture Day
• March 1st: Montessori Gala

Kind regards, 

Katie Cox

AZ State Tax Credit

Tax Credit Grade Level Competition Status:

Aguilar: 0
Isley:    1
Sauber:    1
Wilson:   1 
Berhost:    2
Myers:    2
DeWyke:    1
Ulrich:    1
Green:    2
Hubbard:    3
Camba:    1
Sibley:    0
Witte:    1
Dippre:    2
Burns:    0
Yocklin:    3
Ruiz:    2
5th Grade:    2
6th Grade:    1

Support Your Teacher's Success!

Grade Level Competition: Each grade will compete to raise the most tax credit donations.

Exciting Prizes: The winning grade levels will receive special rewards to encourage school spirit and participation.

Half-Day Camp: January 29th

If your family is interested in utilizing our Half-Day Camp on January 29th, please sign up below. 

Recker Family Dance/Game Night

Save the Date for our Family Dance/Game Night on February 7th! Family tickets will go on sale next week! Tickets are on sale below. 

Save the Date - Montessori Gala

We are thrilled to announce our 10th Annual Montessori Gala Fundraiser! This special Black-tie event will be a memorable evening celebrating our incredible community and the talents of our students. 

State Testing Schedule

March 25-26th: 5th Grade AzSci

April 1st: 6th and 3rd grade Writing

April 2nd: 5th and 4th grade Writing

April 3rd: 4th and 6th Math and Reading Part 1

April 4th: 3rd and 5th grade Math and Reading Part 1

April 8th: 3rd grade Oral 

April 9th: 6th and 3rd Math and Reading Part 2

April 10th: 5th and 4th Math and Reading Part 2

**7th and 8th grade schedule will be included next week.

Uncle Gerry Benefit Concert

We invite you to the Uncle Gerry Benefit Concert supporting our student scholarship program on Saturday, February 22nd. 

AHA Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) starts soon! We are kicking off on February 7th with a school assembly. Our school is proud to support the American Heart Association through this service-learning program. Students will learn how to have happy and healthy hearts and brains, while raising lifesaving donations to help others with special hearts. Plus, your family can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR through Finn’s Mission!

SEND 10 emails/texts to friends & family!
Complete Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR, Stroke Warning Signs, and be entered to win a pair of Super Bowl tickets!❤
 

Students who register early and complete Finn’s Mission will be honored at our kick-off assembly! The top student who raises the most lifesaving donations before our kick-off will receive a special limited supply BUNNY WARMIE!

EF Trip - Japan

San Tan is heading to JAPAN in Spring 2026, and you’re invited to join the crew!

We will experience an 11 day tour of Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu region, Kansai region, with an extension to Hiroshima via bullet train, experiencing tons of culture, scenery and local food along the way!

Please reach out to shannon.yocklin@santancs.com if you have any questions.

View the Japan itinerary here: 

New Frys - Power and Elliot Roads

Did you know there is a way you can contribute to the school while you purchase your groceries at Fry's?

https://www.frysfood.com/account/communityrewards

The school code is NM298. It links directly through your Fry's Shoppers card. The school will receive funds quarterly as we all shop. It's a wonderful way to get a little extra to the school. Thank you!

Spring Sports

Please view the sports that will be offered this spring season and when their start date is. In order to receive sport specific INFO from the coaches, you will need to complete the registration Formstack. 

Spring JH- (5-8th grade)

• Boys Basketball- March 3rd  
• Girls/Boys Soccer- March 3rd  
• Co-Ed Golf-  March 3rd  
• Girls/Boys Track- March 3rd
• Cheer- March 3rd  

Social Media Links  

Facebook- San Tan Charter School

Family Connection

Facebook PreK-8 Recker Campus

Facebook 7-12 Power Campus