Santan Quarterly Report
November-December 2019 - 2nd Quarter
Keep Calm & Storm On!
Letter from the "Editor"... Mrs. Kowalinski
Dear Santan Junior High Families:
Happy New Year! I hope that this “new year” brings joy and prosperity to each and every one of you. Setting goals is an old tradition around the world. It is so wonderful when we can reflect on our goals and see that we have accomplished them later on in the year!
Registration is underway. We are excited to welcome our new Santan families into our school during our site orientation at the neighboring elementary schools. 6th grade orientation is scheduled for January 21nd at 6PM in the gym. If you have any questions regarding our programs for the 2020-21 school year, such as, electives, student council, etc., please don’t hesitate to call. We are happy to answer any questions you have regarding your children and school.
School Safety
Research shows that strong parent-children relationships are associated with positive outcomes for youth, including higher academic achievement and less involvement in risk behaviors, including sexual activity. Parents who discuss important issues with their children and teens contribute to youth's healthy decision-making. While most parents agree it's important to discuss sensitive issues with their children, many report that approaching topics like relationships and sexuality is difficult for them.
The School Safety and Prevention committee is providing a website resource to our parents at www.azed.gov/prevention-programs/resources . This website contains valuable information and resources for our parents and families. Please take the time to review the website and visit the programs our state department has to offer. Health resources include topics such as Friendship, Dating, and Love; Helping Your Child through Adolescence; and Ready, Set, Listen!
AzMERIT – Arizona’s Statewide Achievement Assessment for English Language Arts and Mathematics
The AzMERIT, formerly AIMS, will be given during the 2nd week of April. If you are interested in seeing the blueprints for the achievement standards, please go to www.azed.go/AzMerit or visit our school website http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/3826 and click onto “standards.” We have recently added several parent resources to help guide you through the new testing protocols. As always, ask your teachers questions regarding the AzMERIT and your administrators. We are happy to answer any questions you have.
Thank you for your generous Tax-credit donations this year. Your donations allow SJHS to provide extra-curricular opportunities for your children such as field trips, clubs, and sponsorships. Happiest of holidays to you and yours!
Educationally yours,
Barbara J. Kowalinski
Principal
Congratulations Ana Abbott!
Esperanza Latino Teacher of the Year award
The 2019 Chicanos Por La Causa Esperanza Latino Teacher of the Year award recipient was our very own Mrs. Ana Abbott, 8th grade Spanish teacher. She is recognized as an outstanding Latino teacher who has distinguished herself through extraordinary achievements in teaching. Congratulations, Mrs. Abbott!
EVC CHAMPIONS!
Q2 EVC CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS
Congratulations on a season well played to all our Athletes and Coaches!
Congratulations goes out to our 7th Boys Basketball, 7th Softball and 8th Softball teams who made it to the Playoffs! Santan Jr High hosted the EVC championship games for 7th Boys Basketball and 8th Grade Softball on Monday, December 16 taking home the winning trophy's!
7th grade Basketball:
Went undefeated 13 – 0. This team played tenacious defense all season long. They won a very competitive championship game against Willis Junior High. The game went down to the wire and we hit the game winning shot with 4 seconds remaining in the game.
Congratulations to Coach Sullivan and his team!
8th grade Softball:
Completed a perfect season and were EVC Champions. They avenged last years championship loss to Payne Junior High by beating them this year in the Championship game. This team was strong willed and determined to succeed.
Congratulations to Coach Rocky and his team!
GREAT SEASON, EVERYONE!!!!
Cross County EVC - December 10th
Thank you everyone for all your support this season with our athletes!!!
Boys placed 4th out of 12 schools
Girls placed 3rd out of 12 schools
Congratulations to all our athletes and a special high-five to : Adasyn Mitteer – placed 6th OVERALL & Melanie Huffman – placed 8th OVERALL
Unified Soccer Tournament
Santan Jr High hosted Willis Jr. High, Andersen Jr. High and Payne Jr. High on Thursday, December 12th. We had a great turnout and everyone had a great time!
Great Job to Kristian Wostl and his Team!
REGISTER MY ATHLETE
In an effort to streamline the Athletic Clearance process, Chandler Unified School District is going paperless. Athletic Packets will no longer be turned into the office. Please follow the link to the Santan Athletic website for details on how to Register your Athlete for a sport for the 2019/2020 school year.
https://www.cusd80.com/domain/3865
You can also go directly onto the https://www.registermyathlete.com/ website to register your Athlete.
3RD QUARTER SPORTS
Is your student interested in playing Girls Basketball or Boys Soccer? Or, is your student interested in signing up for Wrestling (an uncut sport)?
3rd Quarter sports tryouts will run from Wednesday, January 8 through Tuesday, January 14 during school days. Wrestling begins January 8. Athletes are required to attend everyday beginning Jan. 8. Please remember to sign up on RegisterMyAthlete.com for a sport.
For tryout times, see the calendar on the Santan website
https://www.cusd80.com/domain/3865
If you have not already uploaded your complete Athletic Packet to RegisterMyAthlete.com, please go to our school website, and click on the Athletics tab to learn what forms are required in order for your student to tryout or participate in an extracurricular sport this school year.
Athletic forms can be found at https://www.cusd80.com/domain/3865.
Please refer to the sports schedule for game information under https://www.cusd80.com/domain/3865.
Character Count Winners
At the end of each semester, our team of teachers nominate one boy and one girl from their team who exemplify quality character traits. This semesters traits focused on Respect, Responsibility and Caring. These students were honored at our bi-yearly Character Counts Breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 11th. Congratulations to all of our winners!
7A- Jacob Kooiman, Kole Fluckiger
7B- Marissa Toback, Dade Greer
7C- Nicholas Devorkin, Annalise Kissler 7D- Tyler Burr, Emma Kaufmann-Warner
7E- Bennett Erickson, Hailey Carey
8A- Annabelle Harris, Matthew Ziska
8B- Jake DeRosier, Indie Brown
8C- Maddie Reid, Reese Biesemeyer
8D- Bailee Jackson, Jackson Packer 8E- Mateo Terlizzi, Taylor Pressley 7/8A- Alexis Taylor, Maddox Moses Electives- Sara Weichert, Janaa Bivines
Schnulo- Maggie McGlinn
Teams 7A and 7D watch "The Outsiders"
Harkins Field Trip
7th grade ELA had the opportunity to watch “The Outsiders” with their classmates recently. They read the novel first, then went in saw the show! Hands down, book was better….but what a great experience this was!
Santan Jr High Choir
GIVING TREE PROJECT
SJHS'S OWN PEACE POSTER WINNER
The Peace Poster contest is sponsored by the Lions Club and Intel Corp. Each year, Lions Clubs around the world proudly sponsor this contest in local schools and youth groups. Posters are evaluated for originality, artistic merit and expression of theme. This year's theme was "Journey of Peace." The winner will be entered into the international contest. SJHS is very proud of our student, Bronson Gentner, who is pictured above with his award-winning Peace Poster. His artwork will be displayed in the Media Center. Congratulations Bronson!!
For more information on this international contest go to: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/youth/peace-poster
CHEER TEAM WINS USA REGIONAL COMPETITION!
Santan Cheer Team
Our cheer team took first place in November at the USA Regional Competition.
Congrats to our Cheer Team!
December Student of the Month Luncheon at our local Casa Blanca Restaurant
Congratulations to the following students for being nominated by their Elective teachers:
Jack Barkett, Yuki Daniels, Jacob Weinstock, Mckenna Hoefer (November winner), and (not pictured) Tristan Carey, Lilly Fox, Savanna Huntington, Gavin Wilson.
November Student of the Month Luncheon at our local Casa Blanca Restaurant
Chandler Education Foundation Winners Choice Car Raffle
The Chandler Education Foundation is pleased to announce its 2019 Winner’s Choice Car Raffle. The winner will have a choice between $20,000 in cash or up to $27,000 towards the purchase of 2020 Toyota vehicle of your choice. The raffle drawing will be held on March 23, 2020.
All early bird winners will have their stubs placed back in the drawing for the grand prize drawing on March 23, 2020.
Tickets are $20 and will be available in the SJHS office January 21, 2020
SPELLING BEE WINNERS!!!
SJHS DECEMBER 5TH SPELLING BEE RESULTS ARE IN!!!
1st Place - Ori Sussman
2nd Place - Jake Desrosiers
3rd Place - Cooper Reed
CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners and to all of the wonderful spellers who participated in this event! Ori Sussman will represent our school at the district spelling bee in January. Each winner received a medal! A big thank you to the Spelling Bee Coordinator, Rhea Steyer, our CATS Language Arts Teacher.
And the WINNER of Meme Monday for the teachers is......
SNOWFLAKE DANCE
SANTAN JR HIGH SNOWFLAKE DANCE
We are excited to announce the success of our Snowflake Dance for both 7th and 8th graders. On Friday, December 6th, Boosters hosted the Snowflake Dance. Students enjoyed dancing, refreshments and treats. Attire to the dance was semi-formal and was from 6-8 pm.
Thank you Boosters for a wonderful and memorable time!
Ms. Schnulo's class enjoys a Thanksgiving Feast!
SELFIE DAY
Students and Staff enjoyed dressing up and taking selfies for Selfie Day!
Boosters wanted to do a fun-draiser a bit above and beyond the “use your cell phone at lunch”. They decided on a SELFIE day complete with a backdrop and props (sorta like a photo booth) which was housed in the Gym, October 31, during all three lunches. Students were allowed to wear a costume to this spirit day as long as it was within the guidelines. By purchasing a $1 wristband, they were able to go into the Gym with their friends, take selfies, and use their phone at lunch.
AZMERIT STATE TESTING
What is AzMERIT?
The AzMERIT test has been developed by Arizona educators to give teachers a better idea of how students are doing in reading, writing and math.
Why do we need a test?
AzMERIT is like an annual checkup—an important opportunity to find out how your child is doing. Just as doctors check height and weight, teachers use the test to check how your child is doing in reading, writing and math.
Who takes the tests?
Students in 3rd grade through high school will take the AzMERIT test this spring. High school students will be given at the end of their courses, similar to a final exam.
How do I help my child prepare?
All of the work your child has been doing in the classroom this year has helped prepare him/her for this test. Every project, assignment and discussion has helped teach your child critical thinking and problem solving skills.
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do is to talk with your child about the assessment to help minimize any fear or anxiety your child may be feeling. You can even take a practice test with your child at home to become more familiar with the format and types of questions that will be asked. Another important thing you can do, is to check in regularly with your child’s teacher about his/her progress to see where your child needs more help or where he/she is ready to learn even more.
Learn more about the test and what your child needs to know to be successful at
AzMERIT Testing
Thursday, March 26, 27 - AIMS Science (8TH GRADE ONLY)
Monday, Apr. 8th – Apr. 13th
AzMERIT Writing Test (ALL STUDENTS)
AzMERIT Rdg. and Math Parts 1 (ALL STUDENTS)
AzMERIT Rdg. and Math Parts 2 (ALL STUDENTS)
How Does My Child Qualify for National Honor Society for the 2020-21 school year?
-Must be enrolled in at least one higher level course, either one honor's or CATS class
-Must earn A's and no more than 2 B's on quarter 1, 2, and 3 report cards.
-Less than 3 CARE referrals
-No office referrals
-Complete a student application packet
-2 teacher letters of recommendation
Students will be eligible to apply after spring break. Applications and teacher recommendation forms will be available online after spring break and students will be able to complete the packet, print the letters to give their teachers, and submit their forms. The official dates will be released after spring break, put on school announcements, and on our website. It is the student’s responsibility to be informed of the deadlines and informational packets.
SJHS FINALS SCHEDULE MAY 27TH & 28TH
May 26th - Day 2 Elective
Classes will run on their regular schedule
May 27th - Day 1 Elective
Periods will run 76 minutes per class
1st Hour - 9:06-10:22
2nd Hour - 10:28-11:44
3rd Hour - 11:50-1:04
May 28th - Day 1 Elective
Periods will run 76 minutes per class
3rd Hour (Study Hall) - 9:06-10:22
4th Hour - 10:28-11:44
5th Hour - 11:50-1:04
Please send your student with a healthy snack. Due to the testing schedule, there will be no lunches those days and classrooms will not be interrupted for forgotten items. Thank you.
Upcoming Dates to remember....
- Dec. 19 - Last day for students
- Winter Intersession - 12/20/19-1/6/20
- Jan. 7 - Students return
- Jan. 8-14 - 3rd Qtr. Sports Tryouts (see school website for times)
- Jan 8 - CATS night
- Jan. 10 - CTE 8th Grade Basha HS, Perry HS, Hamilton HS field trips
- Jan 17 - High School Registration Visits
- Jan. 20 - NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
- Jan. 21 - 6th Grade Orientation night GYM 5:15pm-7:00pm
- Jan. 24 - Student of the Month
- Jan. 30 - Spring and Club Pictures GYM
- Feb. 4 - Early Release 10:40 am Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Feb. 17 - NO SCHOOL Presidents Day Holiday
- Feb. 18 - Orchestra Concert
- Feb. 21 - Student of the Month
- Feb. 24 - Blood Drive
- Mar. 3 - Spring Choir Concert
- Mar. 6 - 3rd quarter ends - Last day for students
- Mar. 24 - Q4 Students return
Santan Jr High-Future 9th Grader Parent Information
Upcoming CTE (Career and Technology Education) Field Trips
Friday 1/10/18 Basha High School, Hamilton High School and Perry High School
Field Trip Placement is determined solely by the student home address which also designates the in-boundary high school assignment. Please note that CUSD has assigned Camille Casteel High School, Chandler High School, and any out of boundary students to the Basha CTE field trip. The High School Presentations are an overview of CUSD’s Career and Technology course offerings only. The High School Open House dates and times have been included below.
High School Parent Curriculum Night
Arizona College Prep (Erie) - January 15th @ 6:00
Chandler High School - January 16th @ 5:45
Basha High School - January 22nd @ 6:00
Hamilton High School - January 22nd @ 6:00
Casteel High School - January 22nd @ 6:00/7:00
Perry High School - January 23rd @ 5:00
Santan Jr High-Incoming 7th Graders
Parents and Students are cordially invited to Santan Junior High School for an
evening of fun and important information regarding your 7th
grade year!
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2019
Time:
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm School Tours
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Orientation
6th Grade Orientation Night
Where:
Santan Jr. High School
“Eye of the Storm” Gym
Highlights of the evening include:
· Principal, Assistant Principal, and Assistant Principal/AD presentations
· Teacher Introductions
· Curriculum, athletic and registration information
· Cheer Team performance
· Tours by NJHS Students
· Choir and Band performances
· Spirit items on sale from our Booster Club
Santan Jr High Student Fees
We are sending out a reminder to all families that may have outstanding school, club or athletic fees. All students have a $10 fee for Agendas and Id’s. These fees can be paid through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal from a desktop computer (not a phone or tablet). Please review the link below for instructions on HOW to pay these fees online.
It is important to note that these fees will stay on your student's account as long as they are in a CUSD school.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Year
Open Enrollment Applications for the 2020-21 school year will be available on the District Website (www.cusd80.com) starting December 18.
Students who are currently on Open Enrollment do not need to reapply to remain at the same school.
Secondary Open Enrollment Applications can be submitted starting on January 13, 2020 beginning at 7:30 am at the District Office or any of the Secondary School offices.
Please contact your school registrar at 480-883-4631 if you have further questions.
Tax Credit Donations
Thank you for your generous contributions that help students become involved in fun, meaningful and life-enhancing activities.
Arizona law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per calendar year if filing status is married, filing Joint Return; $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household; and, $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married filing separate return — for contributions that fund extracurricular activities in public schools. A tax credit is a full refund, not a deduction.
Contributions eligible for a tax credit are donated directly to schools, not to the state or the school district. To participate, follow the links listed on the CUSD website to donate online or you can print a form to complete and submit your contribution.
Parents,
At Santan Junior High, the following represents SOME of MANY things we use with your incredible donations:
Clubs
Library
WEB
Sports
Yearbook
Service Club
Jazz Band
Tutorials
Technology
Orchestra
Guitar
Capital Items
Choir
Stormin’ Buddies
Drama
Stormin’ Scholars
Dances
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Student of the Month
National Junior Honor Society
Special Ed Projects
Student Council
Thank you for continuing your contributions to make the STORM stronger and stronger for our students. Your tax credit donations make a difference!
Sincerely,
Barbara J. Kowalinski, Principal
Santan Junior High School
School Code: 070280119 (tax credit)
STUDENT DRESS CODE
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Santan Junior High
(updated and approved by SJHS Site Council 11/12/2019)
The dress code is actively enforced at Santan Junior High School. Throughout the year, teachers will be reviewing appropriate dress with all students. Several dress code issues, which warrant immediate attention, are outlined below; they are prohibited on our campus:
· Clothing or hairstyles that are detrimental to one’s health and safety or the health and safety of others are not permitted.
· Clothing shall be modest, clean and appropriate for school wear.
· Students shall not wear: tank tops, halter tops, garments with spaghetti straps, strapless garments. Garments that are see-thru, cut low, or expose one’s midriff are not acceptable. No sleeveless garments which expose under garments. Clothing must cover the entire buttocks and extend to a reasonable length to ensure modesty.
· No hats, visors bandanas, hairnets, and other hair coverings on campus.
· Sunglasses and earpods must be removed before coming into the classroom and buildings.
· For student safety, no house slippers should be worn to school.
· Chains, hanging belts, and spiked bracelets/necklaces/earrings are not allowed on campus.
The dress code is in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes 15-342.22. Thorough guidelines of CUSD Dress Code and Appearance can be found in the student handbook.
Students violating the dress code will be asked to change into appropriate clothing housed in the CARE room. We appreciate your early attention to compliance with these standards of dress.
Important Resources on Vaping or E-cigarettes
For more information about Vaping or E-cigarettes, please click on the following resources:
CNN Report: Vaping an epidemic in US high schools
CNN - Vaping an epidemic in US high schools
You Tube Video:
E-Cigarette Vapor Contains Toxic Heavy Metals
PowerPoint about the dangers of E-Cigarettes:
PowerPoint created by Officer Quinn from the Chandler Police Department:
PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING AT SJHS
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
DISTRICT CALENDARS
This page includes school calendars (currently up to the 2023-2024 school year) which are updated immediately after any changes are made by the Governing Board. State and district testing calendars are added here as they are created and updated.
https://www.cusd80.com/page/1298
SCHOOL HANDBOOKS & COURSE CATALOGS
This pages includes links to the school handbooks for ALL of our schools. It also includes the CTE course sequence and all high school course catalogs.
https://www.cusd80.com/page/1147
SCHOOL BOUNDRY MAPS
This pages includes the boundary maps for elementary, junior high, and high schools. If there are changes or proposed maps available for public comment, these would be linked here as well.
https://www.cusd80.com/page/1148
OPEN ENROLLMENT
This page guides the visitor through completing both elementary and secondary open enrollment applications.
https://www.cusd80.com/openenrollment
SCHOOL MENUS
This link goes directly to the CUSD Nutrition department's page with the meal menus for ALL of our schools.
https://cusdnutrition.nutrislice.com/menu
TAX CREDIT
This page guides elementary families, secondary families and community members through making tax credit contributions. (Note that this page is ALREADY linked at the top right of every single page in your website.)
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Lindsey Valentine
Teams: 7A/7B/7C/7D
Phone: (480) 883-4628
E-mail: valentine.lindsey@cusd80.com
Kathy Roman
Teams: 8A/8B/8C/8D
Phone: (480) 883-4606
E-mail: Roman.Katherine@cusd80.com
Melissa Edwards
Teams: Administrative Counselor 7E/8E and 7/8A
Phone: (480) 883-4632
E-mail: edwards.melissa@cusd80.com
Attendance Line
Santan Junior High School Phone Contacts
Attendance Line 480-883-4603 (use this # to call your student out or late)
Office 480-883-4600
Registrar 480-883-4631
Student Services 480-883-4610
Café 480-883-4604
Santan Junior High School
Barbara Kowalinski - Principal
Mary Ann Rezzonico - Assistant Principal
Hugo Garcia - Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Email: Vradenburg.Kim@cusd80.com
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/Domain/3826
Location: 1550 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Phone: 480-883-4600