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Dear San Tan Family,

Last week was a great celebration of learning on campus with the Science Fair and STEM Fest! Thank you to our STCS students for showing engagement and sharing your passion. You created some amazing projects! 

 

State testing is on the horizon (after Spring Break) and many of our classes are preparing students to shine! Read below for more helpful information to best prepare your students for a successful test. 

 

This week on campus are our winter sports senior nights! Come celebrate boys soccer seniors at today's game starting at 4pm. Girls and boys basketball senior night is this Thursday evening in the main gym. Do not miss out seeing our senior night traditon, which concludes with an autograph session after the game.  

 

Spring Sports sign-ups are underway!  We encourage all San Tan Charter students to be multi-sport athletes to help promote athleticism and to help build overall team succeess. Talk to your students about getting involved and register today! 

Spring HS- (9-12th grade)

  • Baseball- February 10th
  • Beach Volleyball- February 10th
  • Boys Volleyball- February 10th
  • Co-Ed Golf- February 10th
  • Girls/Boys Track- February 10th

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  

2024-2025 Spring Coaches Contacts:

  • HS Baseball- phil.cardis@santancs.com
  • HS Beach Volleyball- samantha.porter@santancs.com
  • HS Boys Volleyball- bmusicaz@gmail.com
  • JH/HS Co-Ed Golf- jimmy.ray@santancs.com
  • JH/HS Girls/Boys Track- kristofer.sippel@santancs.com
  • JH Boys Basketball- kyli.crooms@santancs.com
  • JH Girls/Boys Soccer- michael.cartagena@santancs.com
  • JH Cheer- ashley.martinez@santancs.com

State Testing Schedule (After Spring Break) 

Help your students EXCEL! 

 

San Tan Charter received an A Letter grade by the AZ Department of Education last year, in part due to the number of students doing very well on state tests! We are currently the #38-ranked school in Arizona for overall test proficiency and we are looking this year to break into the Top 10! Please click on the links below for additional resources where students can practice at home to best prepare themselves:

 

AASA & AzSci Sample Test and Practice Test - https://az.testnav.com/client/index.html

  • Click on the “Mic Check & Sample Tests” link under the sign in area.

ACT Aspire Practice Test - https://tn.actaspire.org/client/index.html

  • Click on the “Exemplars” link under the sign in area.

ACT Practice Test - https://tn.actonline.act.org/client/index.html

  • Click on the “Practice Tests” link under the sign in area.

ACT Additional Practice - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html

State Testing Schedule 2025

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Put Money in your Pocket with the AZ Tax Credit! 

 

Make sure you have received your full cash back by taking advantage of the Arizona Department of Revenue Public School Tax Credit.  

 

Arizona’s Tax Credit Program: Every dollar you contribute is returned to you as a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona state taxes. For married couples filing jointly the maximum credit is $400 and for single filers it’s $200.

 

Click here to donate

 

When is the deadline?

Donations made between January 1, 2025, and April 15, 2025, can be claimed as a credit on either your 2024 or 2025 state tax return.

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The Student Play is on campus Next Week!

Click here to purchase tickets

https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/2025_theater_production

 

Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Teacher But Were Afraid to Ask is a delightful and satirical exploration into the often humorous, quirky, and sometimes perplexing world of education. This play offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of teachers, poking fun at the unexpected moments and the behind-the-curtain realities that students rarely see. With its clever wit, sharp humor, and relatable themes, it invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and appreciate the complexities of the classroom and the people who make it all work.

 

In addition to this playful satire, the dance class presents an exciting showcase, featuring a dynamic range of group numbers, duets, and solos. These performances highlight the incredible talents, dedication, and creativity of the students, all while celebrating the beauty of movement and expression. Together, the play and the dance showcase offer a heartwarming opportunity to applaud the hard work, passion, and artistry of these young performers.

 

Tonight is a time to laugh, feel all the emotions, and come together to celebrate the arts—an evening that reminds us of the joy and power that comes from creative expression. Let’s raise our applause for the incredible effort and talent of these students who have poured their hearts into making this performance unforgettable.

 

Prom Prep! 

 

Come Learn to Dance with Ms. Jutem

 February 24th, March 31st and April 28th we will have a school wide offering for partner dance lessons from 4-5 pm cost is only $5 per person ($20 dollars total) which if all four lessons are attended and paid for that student will receive a $20 discount off of their prom ticket! Come and join the fun 

 

Click Here to Purchase Tickets 

 

Superbowl Squares

Order your Letterman Jacket today!-1

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Athletics Spirit Store 

All-Sports Ordering

Order here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/arizona/gilbert/san-tan-charter-high-school

Yearbook

Discounted Prices Available

Jostens and San Tan Charter School are offering discounted yearbook prices! 

 

ORDER HERE: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2723915/San-Tan-Charter-School-7-12/

San Tan Montessori Preschool hiring HS students! 

The Recker Campus is looking to hire responsible and kind high school students to join our amazing aftercare team. The ideal candidates should be:

  • Responsible
  • Kind
  • Assertive
  • Energetic
  • Good Communicators
  • Team Players

If you know any students who fit this description, email Director: kami.kerby@santancs.com. 

EF Tours Trips 2025 

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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: 

www.eftours.com/2791736WF

Upcoming Dates:

      • Feb 4 SENIOR NIGHT! Soccer vs. Lincoln Prep 
      • Feb. 5 Girls Basketball vs. Tempe Prep
      • Feb. 6 SENIOR NIGHT! Basketball vs. Pima 
      • Feb. 10-14 Valentine Friendship Grams Fundraiser
      • Feb 13-15 School Play! 
      • Feb. 13 Flag Football 
      • Feb. 17 NO SCHOOL - President's Day 

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