Dear Roadrunner,

Happy Tuesday! Last week was a great week of science celebrations on campus with our Science Fair and STEM Fest! Please see winners below. 

Good luck to our Upper Elementary Montessori and Sixth Grade students off at Junior Achievement BizTown today! It was so fun watching some kiddos dressed up for their 'jobs' at crosswalk this morning. 

Our Recker Family Dance/Game Night is coming up this Friday! Ticket sales are below. 

Upcoming Reminders:

• February 7th: Recker Family Dance/Game Night
• February 10th-14th: Friendship Grams & Friendship Bracelets for sale
• February 17th: No School, President's Day
• February 18th-21st: Girl Scout Cookie Sales - Driveline
• February 26th: Spring Picture Day
• February 24th-28th: K-1 Gifted Testing
• March 1st: Montessori Gala
• March 3-7th: Book Fair
• March 5-7th: Half-Days
• March 6-7th: Conferences

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:    3
DeWyke:    1
Ulrich:    2
Green:    3
Hubbard:    4
Camba:    2
Sibley:    0
Witte:    3
Dippre:    3
Burns:    0
Yocklin:    3
Ruiz:    2
5th Grade:    3
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.

Recker Family Dance/Game Night

Our Family Dance/Game Night is coming up this Friday, February 7th! 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, 8th grade AzSci

April 1st: 6th and 3rd grade Writing, 7th/8th grade Writing

April 2nd: 5th and 4th grade Writing

April 3rd: 4th, 6th, and 7th/8th grade Math and Reading Part 1

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

April 8th: 3rd grade Oral 

April 9th: 6th, 3rd, and 7th/8th Math and Reading Part 2

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

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!

Science Fair & STEM Fest Winners

Congratulations to our students below!

Science Fair

Animal Science: 1st: Naomi E, 2nd: Austin R, 3rd: Gavin R

Behavioral & Social Sciences: 1st: Anna D, 2nd: Emma L, 3rd: Cayleigh V

Cellular & Molecular Biology: 1st: Keegyn C

Chemistry: 1st: Jessica M, 2nd: Hayden C, 3rd: Leo Q

Engineering: 1st: Joshua E

Environmental Sciences: 1st: Mysha A, Parker C

Medicine & Health Sciences: 1st: Destiny F, 2nd: Pahal Z

Physics & Astronomy: 1st: Grayson S, 2nd: Lennon M, 3rd: Cooper B

Plant Sciences: 1st: Persephone H, 2nd: Luke H, 3rd: Carson K

JH Science Fair:

Animal Science: 1st: Nolan F

Plant Science: 2nd: Addy G.

STEM Fest:

Build a Cabin Challenge: 1st: Peter D, 2nd: Colin W, 3rd: Junior F. & Dharma T

Construct a Lookout Tower: 1st: William A, 2nd: Adalyn M, 3rd: Rilynn G

Build a Solar Water Heater: 1st: Emerson C, 2nd: Hayleigh S & Ava A, 3rd: Payton O & Aspen P

Build a Rock Mover: 1st: Isaac M & Rigdon M, 2nd: Hunter A, 3rd: Luke M & Alejandro B

JH STEM Fest: 

Egg Drop Challenge: 1st: Mackenzie H & Ashlyn R

STEM Fest Team Winners

1st: Enders Pioneers: Junior F, William A, Hayleigh S, Ava A, and Alejandro B

2nd: Constructors of Stuff: Peter D, Mark K, Thomas B, and Luke M

3rd: Baby Shreks: Colin W, Adalyn M, Audrey M, Brennan H, and Boris C. 

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  

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