Santiago Charter Newsletter
Friday Newsletter: March 22, 2024
Happy Friday!
Next week is Spring Break (3/25-3/29). We will see students back on campus Monday, April 1st.
Yearbooks: Today is the last day to purchase yearbooks at $42. After today, the price goes up to $45. We have a limited number of yearbooks left, so please make sure to order one before we sell out. To order your yearbook: Yearbook Link
PTSA Contest: PTSA is looking for a creative theme for this year's 8th grade promotion party. If your child is interested in submitting their idea, scroll below for the contest rules and prize.
8th Grade Parents: Please save the date for your child's Digital Student Led Conference (DSLC) on Friday, May 31, 2024. This is an opportunity for you to view your child's accomplishments over the last 2 years. Please see the attached letter for more information and to sign up for a conference time: DSLC Information and Sign Up
Career Day: We are preparing for our 12th Annual Career Day (combined with the Digital Student-Led Conference Day (DSLC) for the 8th graders) on Friday, May 31st, and would like to invite you to join us this year. We are looking for Career Day speakers. For more information on speakers, sign ups, etc. scroll below.
We hope everyone has a nice and relaxing week-long break!
Calendar Details
This week:
Spring Break: We will be on break from 3/25-3/29
Next Week:
Monday 4/1: ODD Day Schedule
Tuesday 4/2: EVEN Day Schedule
Wednesday 4/3: ODD Day Schedule/College Shirt
Thursday 4/4: EVEN Day Schedule
Friday 4/5: All Classes 8a-1:35p
PTSA Contest: 8th Grade Promotion Party Theme
Career Day Speakers (5/31/24)
We are looking for Career Day speakers who work in the following Industries:
- Auto Industry
- Beauty Industry (ex. Hair Stylist, Barber, Make-Up Artist)
- Computer Science/ Engineering/ Technology
- Construction Trades
- Culinary Arts/ Event Planners
- Digital Arts (graphic design, photography, marketing)
- Emergency Response
- Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism (Event Planners, Hotel Managers, Tour Directors, Park Rangers)
- Law/Law Enforcement
- Patient Care/ Sports Medicine/ Medical
- Public Relations/ Entertainment Industry
- Visual/ Performing Arts
- Other fields of interest to students
Speakers should expect to be available from 8:45am-11:00am. Each speaker will be expected to give 5, 15-minute presentations, to a group of 30 students.
If you or someone you know is interested in speaking at Career Day, please click HERE to fill out our interest form
We know that your schedules are very busy and would like to thank you for your consideration in Career Day! Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Carballo (jcarballo@orangeusd.org), Dr. Patel (rpatel@orangeusd.org), or Mrs. Vicencia (kvicencia@orangeus.org).
El Modena HS Summer School/Health Class 2024
If your student is an 8th grader and will be attending El Modena High School next year, there is a summer health class option. If you are interested in signing up your student for this summer class, please complete click on the form below. The deadline for submitting will be 5/3/24.
El Modena: Important Dates for 8th grade families
Here you will find everything you need to achieve success here at El Modena High School for the 2024-2025 school year:
El Modena High School Summer Health Class:
PTSA Corner
If you missed our last meeting, no problem! We discussed the many opportunities for parents to volunteer through PTSA sponsored events. Please consider helping wherever you can! We appreciate everyone that has signed up so far!
Our next PTSA meeting will be Thursday, April 25, at 7pm. Want to keep track of your volunteer hours, click here: PTSA Volunteer Time Tracker
Upcoming PTSA sponsored events: Teacher Appreciation Week, & 8th Grade Promotion Party. To help in any of these events, please use the following link to sign-up.
Sign-up Here: https://forms.gle/B5B3CMAqjN49ssdYA
Santiago Spotlight
Shayna J is in our Student Spotlight this week. She shares with us her drawings of her very own characters. In this drawing you can see the detail she includes with her characters, really making them pop on the page! Thank you Shyana for sharing our drawing!
We love our Santanas and are so proud of them. We want to celebrate their achievements and talent beyond the classroom. If you would like to submit a student for recognition, please fill out this form: Student Spotlight
Santana of the Month
Our Staff of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding staff members for their contributions to Santiago Charter Middle School. Each month, a different staff member will be recognized. Nominations may be submitted by parents. The nomination symbolizes the esteem and appreciation that everyone has for our staff members. Click on the link above if you have a staff member you would like to nominate.
Nominations are due by the 15th of each month.
OUSD Parent Workshop
Santiago Helping Hands
Looking for ways to help out at Santiago? There are many opportunities to help with your time, talents or gifts. This is going to be the place we share all the wish lists from the different groups on campus. We appreciate every family's help in supporting the Santiago Community.
- 👩🏫 Teacher Wish Lists - Some of our teachers have created wish lists for specific student classroom needs. Check it out!
- ⚽ 🏐 🏈 Used Sports Equipment: Any type of equipment you don't need anymore! We have a large athletic group, we can use whatever you can spare.
- 👕 PE Loaner Laundry - The PE teachers need help laundering the loaner uniforms that are used each week. Sign up HERE to choose a Friday to pick up a load of PE clothes, wash them over the weekend, and then return them Monday morning. We appreciate you adding a load to your wash day!
- Sanitizing Wipes - all the teachers would appreciate this!
Expanded Learning Program
Cheer Tryouts May 20, 22, and 23
Attendance
To report an absence, please call us at 714-628-5681. You can reach us at this number 24/7.
Santana Expectations
Everyday, Santanas are expected to follow the guidelines for our campus. For clarification of these expectations, please click here.
Health and Safety Guidelines and Resources
Please refer to the Orange Unified School District COVID Health and Safety Guidelines & Resources for the most up to date information about COVID protocols. This is the the place where you can find the MOST recent information regarding vaccinations, quarantine, and other resources. Thanks for your support.
Stay Updated with Santiago
Facebook: @SantiagoCharterSchoolPTSA
Instagram: @SantiagoCharterMiddle
*please also load Remind App (many of our different programs will use this app to communicate)
Santiago Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Santiago Charter Middle School
Orange County's 1st Charter School
A public school, with a private school approach
515 N RANCHO SANTIAGO BLVD
ORANGE, CA 92867
714-997-6366