Santiago Charter Newsletter
Friday, October 15, 2021
Hi Santanas! There is a lot going on here at Santiago and this is a great place to find information you might need. Another great place to visit is our Santiago Website. You can check the calendar for events, look at activities for club meeting dates, and see helpful links for parents under the parents tab. Please encourage your students to visit the website if they (our you) have questions. Here is the link to our website: Santiago Website
- We would greatly appreciate your assistance by completing the "Alternate Funding Application" that is linked above. The information you provide in that survey helps our school get funding from the state. Thanks for taking the time to do this!
- Our "No Fuss Fundraiser" donations collection are this week! See below for details!
- Interested in volunteering your skills or time for a Saturday Santiago Campus Clean Up Day? Please see below for details! Thank you!
- Support PTSA! Ice cream is on sale after school everyday, and money raised goes to raising funds for the 8th grade promotion party!
- Please note that students are expected to follow the dress codes and keep phones at home. Violations of these expectations will result in consequences. Please see guidelines here if you are still unsure.
- When picking up students during the school day, please remember to bring your ID with you. Office staff must check ID with our records before students will be released.
:) Team Santiago
Santiago Volunteer Campus Clean Up Day! (10/23)
Please plan to park in the staff lot in front of the office on this day. We look forward to seeing you!
SANTIAGO'S "NO FUSS FUNDRAISER"!
Our Santiago community thanks you greatly for all the support you give to our students!
Please see the flyer for more details.
RECOGNIZING OUR RAD SANTANAS- STUDENTS AND STAFF!
We are excited to recognize students and staff for being awesome!
R.A.D. is and essential component to our PBIS (Positive Behavior In Schools) initiative, and is an acronym for Responsible, Accountable and Determined. Many of our students and staff demonstrate how they are R.A.D. all the time!
To nominate staff, please click on this Nomination Form.
To have your student nominate a peer, please click here. (All nominations will be screened for content and appropriateness.)
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SANTANAS OF THE WEEK!
- Juan D= Mr. Chiang would like to recognize Juan for being exceptionally helpful with his classmates! Juan's attention to his peers has made it easier for Mr. Chiang to keep class moving along. Way to go, Juan!
- Zach F= Mrs. Meier would like to recognize Zach for being determined to achieve academic excellence! In her class, he is a leader in group work, and his contributions to class discussions are insightful. Way to go, Zach!
- Mateo G.= Mrs. Napoli wants to recognize Mateo for working hard to improve in math class. Because of his hard work, his grade has improved dramatically! Keep up the great work, Mateo!
- Kimora D.= Mrs. Greene would like to recognize Kimora because she is always on task and willing to help other students in her class. She greets Mrs. Greene every time she arrives to class, and has a great personality! Way to go, Kimora!
- Wyatt W.= Mrs. Flores would like to recognize Wyatt for being a determined and hard working student! He is always willing to help others, and does so with a positive attitude! What a great role model. Keep up the good work, Wyatt!
Students of the Week earn 1 free dress pass to use on a Friday, a certificate of recognition, and a shout out on social media!
Keep up the good work, Santanas!
10/22: Breast Cancer Awareness Day!
Date: October 22nd
Students can wear a pink shirt to school (their own or the Santiago one)
Students can participate in the walk for awareness at 7am. We will meet at amphitheater and start walking at 7:10. Students can create a poster of their own to hold during the walk, and parents are welcome to join! Please RSVP using the link below to let us know you'd like to participate.
RED RIBBON WEEK 2021
Student Opportunity: Design an 8 ½ x 11 original poster for RRW based on the theme “Drug Free Looks Like Me!”. Submissions due by Friday 10/29. 3 winners will be chosen and receive a prize! Artwork will be displayed in the atrium. (Turn in artwork to the front office!)
Mon 10/25:
“SANTANAS HAVE TEAM SPIRIT”
Wear your favorite sports team shirt/jersey
Tues 10/26:
Theme- “SANTANAS PUT A STOP TO DRUGS”
Wear red to show you pledge to be drug free
Wed 10/27:
“SANTANAS SOCK IT TO DRUGS”
Wear crazy socks
Thurs 10/28:
“SANTANAS DON'T LET DRUGS RUIN THEIR DREAMS!”
Wear appropriate for school pajamas!
Fri 10/29: Halloween Dress Up Day
No activities because of the dance and minimum day
RED RIBBON WEEK HELP
UPCOMING SANTIAGO SPORTS
Our next sports season is about to begin. Students who have turned in the required paperwork for volleyball or flag football will have tryouts/1st practices this upcoming week. (see schedule below)
Volleyball - Tryouts / First Practice Oct. 18th
Flag Football - Tryouts / First Practice Oct. 18th
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Upcoming Events:
10/22: Breast Cancer Awareness Event
10/25-29: Red Ribbon Week
10/29: Halloween Dance & Costume Dress Up Day (Click here for guidelines for costumes.)
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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/