Santan Junior High
Week of March 27th
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Letter from the "Editor" - Mary Ann Rezzonico
March 2023
Dear Santan Junior High Families,
Happy Spring to all of you! The weather is beautiful; we have so many things for which to be thankful!
State Testing (AASA and AzSCI) – State testing will take place throughout the month of April. With the addition this year of Chromebooks for all students, we can spread the testing out over several days. Except for AzSCI, testing will take place in the morning when brains are fresh, and kiddos are rested! We hope this takes away the stress of all day testing resulting in enhanced scores and more relaxed students.
See the body of this newsletter for the detailed schedule, please make every effort to have your child in attendance and on time with their Chromebook fully charged on testing days. We will not be able allow students to enter testing late or call into testing rooms to check out students early as this is a disruption to the testing environment. We are very excited to have this benchmark measuring student progress. Data will be used to inform instruction and fill gaps as we move forward. Thank you so much for all you do to support this important school-home relationship.
AZ TAX CREDIT – If you have already given your state tax credit donation to Santan, on behalf of the students, staff, and administration, thank you very, very much! Please know you can still donate up until the tax deadline date of April 15. Because of the generosity of Santan families, students are afforded many extra-curricular opportunities. It is a wonderful way to support your school and get a great tax benefit via the dollar-for-dollar tax credit. For more information and to donate, click on the following link:
https://www.cusd80.com/TaxCredit
SITE COUNCIL – Please join me on Tuesday, April 4th, in the media center at 4:30 to participate in our SJHS Site Council committee. Parents are welcome to come and help us plan and make decisions regarding the upcoming school year. All are welcome! We hope to see you there.
BOOSTERS – We have begun the process of planning for next year. If you are interested in joining our boosters as an officer or member, please attend our next meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at 9:30 am. We welcome new parents to help us plan student events, fundraisers, and teacher appreciation programs. This is a great way to show your support to our teachers, students, and school!
We are looking forward to an eventful 4th quarter including our Spring Carnival celebrating our 20th anniversary on April 14th. Look for details in this newsletter and more information to come about this and other events. Check out our weekly newsletter and our website frequently for the posting of valuable information for you and your student.
Our front office continues to be under construction to provide a more secure entrance. We are excited for this enhanced safety feature for our campus as well as the face-lift for the front office. We anticipate completion of this project before the end of April.
I sincerely hope you had a safe, fun-filled, and restful Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday!
Educationally yours,
Mary Ann Rezzonico, Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER
3/29-4/3: Q4 Sports Tryouts: Boys' Volleyball, Girls' Soccer, Track & Field (no cut)
Be sure to get your sports physicals complete and register your athlete at:
4/4 - Site Council 4:30 in the Media Center
4/5: State Testing Begins. See schedule below
4/5: Q4 Sports Parents' Meeting: 5:00pm
4/7: Spring Holiday: NO SCHOOL
4/11: Booster Club Meeting 9:30am
BOARD ELECTIONS FOR 2023/2024 school year!
4/12: Q4 Team Photos
4/13: Family Food Night ALL DAY EVENT: Someburros 5095 S Gilbert Rd Chandler
4/14: Spring Fling 20th Anniversary Carnival 5:00pm-8:00pm.
5/1 thru 5/5 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/2 - Stormin' Scholars Awards Night
5/12 - 8th Grade Semi-Formal
Santan Junior High Spring Fling Carnival and 20th Anniversary Celebration!
SPRING STATE TESTING SCHEDULE
Santan Water Bottle Stickers and custom Pura Vida Bracelets for sale!
Kickball Champs!!
Thank you to our amazing STUDENT COUNCIL for sending is off to Spring Break with a great assembly!
Congratulations Sienna H, Abigail C. and Alannah K! These wonderful singers were nominated and accepted as members of the 2023 All State Junior High Choir!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco0r7Yt4BlxaALoSR-0xdTu5sukfSgB97O1R0BwB8lakhV0A/viewform
SPORTS
Congrats Wrestling!!
BOOSTER CLUB NEWS
Spring Fling Carnival
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA9A72EA1FE3-santan
OR purchase items directly off our Amazon Wish List here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ZYX6FW4GMB6?ref_=wl_share
Or make a monetary donation here:
Spirit Item Sponsorship
Teacher Appreciation Donations NEEDED
You can also donate directly at https://santan-junior-high-booster-club.square.site.
These are just a few businesses we would like to thank for their support!
Booster Save the Dates
Spring Fling Carnival & Celebration!
Food Nights!
Someburros
ALL DAY EVENT!!
Mention Santan Boosters and we get $50!
Yearbook Information
Click here to order:
Student Resources
Parent Resources
Counseling and Social Services
In case you don't get the eFlyers, check out all that Chandler offers the community!
We need your tax credit!
Please Choose Santan Junior High School when you donate and indicate the program of your choice. You can also designate our general tax credit fund which can be used at the principal's discretion. Thank you for your support!
Tax Credit donations help students become involved in fun, meaningful and life-enhancing activities like extra-curricular enrichment programs, athletics, or field trips. Eligible contributions are donated directly to schools, not to the state or the school district and are a full refund, not a deduction. Arizona law 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. By making a tax credit donation, you are saying how you want your tax dollars spent. To donate or to learn more, visit our website: Parent Resources / Tax Credit and Student Fee Payment Menu (cusd80.com)
CUSD Nutrition is continuing to offer a variety of nutritious breakfast and lunch options every day! Due to changes in USDA regulations, Universal Free meals have not been extended into the 2022-23 school year. All schools accept MySchoolBucks, Cash, and Check. High School’s also accept credit card. MySchoolBucks student accounts can be created here. Curious about the menu? Check out our new online menu platform MealViewer - https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/HaleyElementary!
Meal Prices for the 2022-2023 School Year:
- Breakfast: Across all Grade Levels (K-12) $2.00
- Lunch: Elementary School: $3.00; Junior High School: $3.25; High School: $3.50
- Adult meals: Breakfast, $2.50; Lunch, $3.75
- Reduced meals: Breakfast, $0.30; Lunch, $0.40
For more information about school meals, please visit cusdnutrition.com or the Frequently Asked Questions.
School Calendar
Chandler C.A.R.E. Center
Immunization Clinic
Food Bank
Donations Welcome
Interested in donating or volunteering? Please call 480-812-7900 or email chandlercarecenter@cusd80.com.
In addition to holiday donations, the food bank is open year-round and accepts donations any time of the year. If you're interested in donating, please view the flyer above for a list of the most needed items. They always encourage donors to reach out to them in advance to schedule donation deliveries
Attendance Line
Santan Junior High School Contact Information
Mary Ann Rezzonico, Principal - rezzonico.maryann@cusd80.com
Hugo Garcia, 8th Grade Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - garcia.hugo@cusd80.com
Michelle Daly, 7th Grade Assistant Principal - daly.michelle@cusd80.com
Booster Club- santanboosterclub@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/sjhs
Location: 1550 East Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-883-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SJHSStorm