Santiago Charter Newsletter
Friday, May 20, 2022
Santiago is buzzing with activity, it is a great time to be a Santana! There is a lot of information in our newsletter, thank you for taking the time to read through it all!
We have completed SBAC Science testing, next week we will be conducting make-up tests for any student who has not finished their tests. Please continue to bring your charger for your device, as well as headphones that can plug-in to your computer! Make sure to eat breakfast and get a good night's sleep!
- 8th grade families attended Digital Student Led Conferences today! Thank you to all who joined us on campus today. If you were not able to attend, have your student share their portfolio on their computer with you.
- All students (both 7th & 8th) also participated in Career Day! This was a great opportunity for our students to hear from a variety of people from our community, and learn more about what it takes to be eligible for those jobs. Ask your student who was their favorite presenter, it might be their future job!
- 8th Grade Parents: Promotion party permission slips were due today! It is important for the party committee gets an accurate count of attendees, so they can make sure that they have enough food and prizes. Here is the Promotion Letter and the Promotion Party Permission Slip. If your student has not turned in their permission slip, please turn it in first thing Monday morning!
- Our 29th Annual Decathlon was held this week. See below for more information.
- Next week is our musical theater performance of "The Music Man"! Students are going to watch the play in school on the 25th and 26th, but please plan to come and watch in the evenings! The play will be held in the amphitheater on the 25th and 26th at 7:30 PM. Join us!
- Friday, 5/27, is a minimum day. We also will be hosting the staff vs. students softball game!
- Remember that 5/30 is Memorial Day, and there is no school.
- June 1st is Awards Night for both 7th & 8th grade students. If your student is receiving an award, please watch the mail for a letter inviting you to attend. 6:30 PM, June 1st, in the amphitheater. We also have Art Night on the 1st. See below for more info!
- As we get closer to the last day of school, please remind your students about making good choices and being respectful of each other! We want to end the year on a positive! Thanks for your help!
- Please note that students are expected to follow the dress codes and keep phones at home. Wearing an ID card is part of the uniform! Violations of these expectations will result in consequences. Please see guidelines here if you are still unsure.
:) Team Santiago
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Upcoming Events:
5/25 - Music Man Performance
5/26 - Music Man Performance
5/27 - Minimum Day
5/30 - No School in observance of Memorial Day
6/1 - Faculty Awards Night 6:30 pm
6/3 - Minimum Day / 8th grade Promotion Party 5-8 pm
6/7 - Angel Game with Santiago
6/8 - Last day for all students, regular dismissal @ 2:46 pm
6/10- 8th grade Promotion 9am
Santiago Art Night!
We are excited for the opportunity for our art students to be able to share their work with the community! Anyone is invited to join us...
In conjunction with our awards ceremony on June 1st, the doors for Art Night will be open in the cafeteria beginning at 5:00 PM, and will remain open until about 30 minutes following the conclusion of the awards program.
We hope you will join us in honoring the hard work our our blossoming artists!
Santiago's 29th Annual Decathlon! (5/18)
Here are the 2022 Decathlon Athletes!
7th grade girls: Madeline R, Halle C, Lucy M, Lauren D, Payden T, Ava M, Ivy L, Alexandra Q, Nix J, Madelyn G, (alternate) Mylee M. 7th grade boys: Cayden B, Leonardo J, Sawyer K, Cameron C, Zachary F, Andres G, Collin S, Jack W, Javier S, Marco S, (alternate) Dominic M 8th grade girls: Madison T, Brookly S, Jocelyn A, Rachel G, Stella B, Sophia F, Julissa H, Maricarmen J, Isabella S, Hailye T, (alternate) J.
And the winners are ....
8th grade girls: 1st place - Madison T.
2nd place - Jocelyn A.
3rd place - Brooklyn S.
8th grade boys: 1st place - Benjamin F.
2nd place - Zacharias F.
3rd place - Alejandro P.
7th grade girls: 1st place - Madeline R.
2nd place - Halle C.
3rd place - Lucy M.
7th grade boys: 1st place - Cameron C.
2nd place - Cayden B.
3rd place - Zachary F.
Congratulations to all our Decathlon students!
May Parent Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to our May Parent Volunteer of the month: Mr. Metoyer!
Here is what Athletic Director Pat Connolly had to say: Since early March, Mr. Metoyer has dedicated his afternoons coaching our Santiago Cross Country program. He brings it every day with positive energy and does a wonderful job teaching the basics and fundamentals of Cross Country to our beginning runners! Coach Metoyer helped make the first ever Cross-Country meet and team a reality.
SBAC TESTING
- Week of May 23-27: Make-Up Testing
All students should remember how important it is to eat a healthy breakfast each day! This gives you the proper energy you need to stay focused and feel successful.
Please remember to bring your charger for your school device so that your battery does not die during the day.
Please remember to bring headphones that PLUG-IN to your device. Wireless headphones won't properly work during SBAC testing.
We thank you for your efforts with supporting your student and our campus by helping to reinforce this information with your Santana.
Thank you!
SANTANAFEST
SANTANAFEST 2022 is almost here!
The 8th grade Promotion Party will be held on
Friday, June 3, 2022 from 5-8 at Santiago.
Permission slips are due NOW! Please turn your's in as soon as possible if you have not already done so. It's going to be an AWESOME party!
Below is a link of the permission slip if you need another copy.
Attn: 8th Grade Students Attending EL MODENA HIGH SCHOOL
Summer School Health Sessions for Incoming Freshman will be 2 weeks in duration.
The dates for the sessions are:
- June 13-June 23
- June 27-July 8
- July 11-July 21
Class is held Monday-Thursday from 8 am-12 pm. Students will be assigned a date to report to the class.
Students will be required to attend at least twice, once a week depending on progress made. There is the option to attend daily.
Please send the following forms to families to complete by May 13, 2022.
English Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyESaiOcsAHEwIisgWnhEr1oCD1WAxaexrXkM1v6uNWdVQBg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Spanish Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeobDcdy70zbqNqPdKeiXSyzyU1n8Pnyu5CvP8blNIbo0WDeQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
With questions, please contact Ms. Jimenez at El Modena High School at 714-997-6331.
LAST CHANCE FOR YEARBOOKS!
Introducing Santiago's After School EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM!
Summer at Santiago!
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Santiago has some great programs available, click on the link below to see what programs are being offered. Remember, it's first come, first served, so check it out soon!
Take Me Out To The Ballgame!
Join Santiago Charter Middle School on June 7th as the Angels take on the Boston Red Sox! Tickets that are normally $20-$30 are discounted down to just $15 each, and $6 from each ticket goes directly back to the school!
Click on the link below to order your tickets today! GO ANGELS!
Santiago's CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS!
Interested in learning more? Read here!
Space will fill up fast. Applications are due 4/30.
Email Mrs. Gonzales (lgonzales@orangeusd.org) with questions!
Open Enrollment for Santiago
If you have a current 7th grade student that attends Santiago under open enrollment, you will need to re-enroll them again for the 22-23 school year. Please click here to find the information about open enrollment.Also, please feel free to share this information with any prospective families that may also have questions.
The link below is a flyer with all of our Enrollment Information. Please take a look to see what events you might want to attend.
Santiago School Tours
Do you know a family member or friend that might be interested in taking a tour of Santiago with their student? We are scheduling a few school tours for those that are still undecided about enrolling at our wonderful school! If you are interested in scheduling a school tour, please email Mrs. Adray @ lisaa@orangeusd.org and she will help you.
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Santiago Charter Middle School
A public school, with a private school approach
Email: santiagoprincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.santiagocharterms.org/
Location: 515 North Rancho Santiago Boulevard, Orange, CA, USA
Phone: (714) 997-6366
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Santiagocharterschoolptsa/