Laramie Letters 2.28.23
Letter from the Principal
Dear San Tan Families,
Happy Tuesday!! As a reminder, Picture day is TOMORROW!! Order your student’s picture by either filling out the packets that were sent home or by clicking the following link and ordering online. Please make sure to select “Recker”. All of our students will be taking group pictures.
Dorian Pictures Online Order Form
Have a wonderful week!
– Mrs. Sarah Laramie
Month at a Glance
- Gifted Testing 2/20-3/3
- Recker Spring Pictures 3/1
- March Conferences 3/8-3/10
- Spring Break 3/13-3/26
Important Announcements
March Conference Food Donation Request
Let’s thank our STCS staff during their Parent/Teacher Conference Night on Thursday March 9th!!
If you are able to donate, please drop off all non-perishable items on or before Wednesday, March 8th. Perishable items can be dropped off after school until 4:00 on March 9th.
Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
The FEC
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B48A9AF2EAAFB6-taco
Book Fair
Our book fair is coming!! MARCH 6th – 10th
Come see what’s new (and old faves!) at our PaperPie (Usborne Books & More) book fair.
Students will be able to preview and make wish lists on Friday 3/3 and Monday 3/6.
The fair will be open to shop on the following days & times:
Mon 3/6 (preview in the morning) shop 3-4pm
Tues 3/7 8:00-8:30, 11-12pm, 3-4pm
Wed 3/8 8:00-8:30, 11-12pm, 1-4pm
Thurs 3/9 8:00-8:30, 11-12pm, 1-6pm
Fri 3/10 8:00-8:30, 11-12pm, 1-4pm
Check out the online bookshop here: https://v9970.paperpie.com/2513675
Check out the new SmartLab toys here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvkRQ21bulk
Questions? Email Mrs. Sterling vsterling@santancs.com
We need your help!!
Please upload your pictures from this year at the following link. We are looking for more pictures for our yearbook.
https://uploads.picabooyearbooks.com/9681082
Tax Credit
This year’s tax credit giving goal is $100,000.00.
Your gift — large or small — will make a difference.
The form link is now open at:
https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/?1627645-EuNcDzZTd2
With your support, we can continue to provide the programs outlined below;
- Junior High and High School Culinary Arts: Restaurant quality cutlery, pots/pans, additional shelving, and supplies for the classroom
- Full-Day Kindergarten Scholarship
- Funding for the Library/Media Space
- Health Care Supplies
- Playground Equipment
Reenrollment is LIVE
This year, we have gone to completely ONLINE registration! No more paper packets!! While the phone app is convenient for most things – we recommend using a computer to complete re-enrollment. We highly recommend getting your application finished as soon as possible as we prioritize current families and we already have a substantial pool of new students wanting to enroll.
Please Log into your Parent Portal. Go to “More” and then “Online Registration.”
- Confirm existing students’ information
- Add any new siblings
If you are adding a sibling this year you will want to have some documents ready as you will be required to upload them before you are able to move forward in the application.
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency
- Immunization Records (exemption form available in application)
- IEP/504/Gifted Score Documents (if applicable)
If you have questions or need assistance with re-enrollment and/or the parent portal please feel free to reach out to Christine Gray, cgray@santancs.com, or Sydney Burdeno at sburdeno@santancs.com.
Reading Initiative
I am so excited to tell you of an initiative that I am starting that will continue throughout the rest of this year. Dedicated small group reading is proven to not only increase reading scores but also increase student’s love of reading. I am really passionate about students gaining a love of reading so we have created a new initiative.
We would love to invite parent volunteers daily between 8:30-9:30, in half an hour segments, to read to small groups of students in the library. I have attached the sign up. In the sign up, you will see classrooms with teacher’s names in it so that you know which classes you are volunteering for.
Grandparents are also welcome if they are interested! I am really excited about this initiative and want to thank you all for your consideration.
Thank you for your time and your devotion to our community,
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4baaa922aafd0-reading6#/
Spring Field Trips Links
Please sign your student up as soon as possible for our fieldtrips coming up
Phoenix Children’s Museum (Kinderversity)
Butterfly Wonderland (1st Grade Mainstream and Gifted)
Zoo Twilight Camp (3rd Grade Mainstream and Gifted)
Aspen Creek (4th & 5th Grade Mainstream, Gifted AND Montessori)
Medieval Times (6th Grade Mainstream, Gifted AND Montessori)
Kartchner Caverns State Park (6th Grade Mainstream, Gifted AND Montessori)
Kids Heart Challenge
Dear Families – Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on February 15th! We are proud to support the American Heart Association and Be the Torch in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands-Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early and students who complete Finn’s Mission will be recognized at our kickoff assembly!
- REGISTER at http://www2.heart.org/goto/SanTanCharterSchool or download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android.
- TAKE THE CHALLENGE to Move More or Be Kind and earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband when we kick-off!
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts!
Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!
Get a sneak peek of this year’s Heart Hero Dragons!
Helpful Links
Social Media Links
Facebook- San Tan Charter School Family Connection
Facebook- Mrs. Laramie Principal Recker Campus
Instagram- Mrs. Laramie Principal Recker Campus
