Weekly News
Dear Parents,
How are you? I am so surprised that the third quarter has been breezing along and it is almost over. For phonics, we are wrapping up our long vowel unit. At the same time, I am trying to reinforce and practice these concepts within each child’s writing. The practical application is always helpful for students. For math, our class is working hard at subtracting double digits and we are exploring the best strategy for each child.
This week, I sent home a Student Treasure’s order form and it is due on Monday. The orders will be returned to the company and the book will be published. So exciting!
In the past few weeks, I have sent the link for the next field trip. The field trip is to Butterfly Wonderland and it is on April 1st. Here is the link, if you still need to sign up- https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/butterly_wonderland_1st_grade
More Important Information-
Lost and Found
Weekly on Wednesday’s we will donate all items left in Lost and Found to Goodwill. Please help your child to collect all their personal items from the Lost and Found area located inside the main building Recker hall across from the Recker library before Wednesday afternoon.
Arizona Tax Credit Program
It’s tax season! Even though no one loves filing their taxes, what if you could get up to $400💵 back on your 2021/22 tax return with a contribution to your child’s school? 🏫 🍎
Watch the video below to learn how easy it is to support extracurricular programs at San Tan while also getting a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the state income tax you pay!
March Book Madness
Introducing March Book Madness 2022! During the spring semester, we will be reading the following books and then voting on the school’s favorite book out of the 16! This year’s theme is Turning Points. The brackets will be announced on February 1, 2022. First round voting will start on March 2, 2022. If you want to purchase the books to read along, here is our list of books!
Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball by Jen Bryant, illustrated by Frank Morrison
The Cot In The Living Room by Hilda Eunice Burgos, illustrated by Gaby D’Alessandro
Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, illustrated by Loren Long
Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes A Congresswoman by Sharice Davids, illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Norman Didn’t Do It!: (Yes, He Did) by Ryan T. Higgins
Every Night Is Pizza Night by J. Kenji Lopéz-Alt, illustrated by Gianna Ruggiero
Zonia’s Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal
My First Day by Phùng Nguyên Quang, Huỳnh Kim Liên
Stollercoaster by Matt Ringler, illustrated by Raul The Third
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth by Sean Rubin
Hardly Haunted by Jessie Sima
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Natasha Donovan
Except Antarctica by Todd Sturgell
A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott
Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Loren Long
Everything Naomi Loved by Katie Yamasaki
I will also be filming the reading of the books for your family to enjoy! More information to follow!
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 slaramie@santancs.com if you are interested.
Have a great day!
Amy Trowbridge, M.Ed.
First Grade Teacher
San Tan Charter School
Email- atrowbridge@santancs.com
Call- 480.222.0811
