October 12th, 2023

The Flight Plan is one of 2 primary sources for information. It will arrive in your inbox every Thursday at 5pm. Classroom newsletters will be sent every other Friday starting September 1st. There might be emails here and there in addition but we hope to keep our communications concise and consistent. Thank you!

If you have Anser related submissions for the Flight Plan, please email them to Amanda Neill at aneill@ansercharterschool.org.

Important Upcoming Dates -

Every Wednesday is a late start at Anser 9:30am! This does not impact bus schedules and your kids are welcome to join us on the playground starting at 8am. Playground supervision is on deck and breakfast will be served until 9:15am.
October 13th School Closed for Professional Development
October 14th Family Council Volunteer Opportunity at The Idaho Food Bank
October 16th 1st Grade Fieldwork at the Ada County Landfill
October 17th Readers Becoming Leaders 2nd & 3rd Grade Crews 2pm
October 17th Anser Board Meeting at Anser 6pm
October 18th Family Council Work Party at Anser 6-8pm
October 19thLearner Goal Setting Conferences SCHOOL CLOSED
October 20th Renewal Day SCHOOL CLOSED
October 23rd Subsitute Teacher Information Night at Anser 5pm
October 26th Picture Retake Day Learn more here
October 27th Whole School Community with Nicole's Crew 8:45am

3rd- 8th Grade Learner Goal Setting - This year Learner Goal Setting Conferences will happen for 3rd to 8th grade crews October 17-19th. More information, including sign ups, can be found here.

25 Years in Education -We have launched our Anser Annual Drive! We doubled our donation in the past week to over $5000 raised for Adventure! Labs! Fieldwork!

Thank you to the following people for their financial support, Heather & Mike Dennis, Nicole & Jim Pape, Ashley Rowe, Sasha Rojas & Ramiro Zaragoza, Colleen Moulton, Camille Lacroix & Steve Burgos and a gift In honor of Wayne & Jeanne Newbill.

Introducing Anser's Community Experiences

But what is an Anser Community Experience?

🌟Community: A feeling of fellowship with others.
🌟Experience: An event or occurrence that leaves an impression on someone

At Anser, a Community Experience combines shared experiences with FUNdraising. We're excited to share this unique concept, inviting YOU to participate! It's more than just events; it's about building strong connections within our community. With Anser Community Experiences, we're fostering fellowship while raising funds to support our mission, all year long.

Here are some examples of past Anser Community Experiences:

-Private Summer Pool Party at the Natatorium for Anser Families

-Farm to Fork Dinner with Musical Guests

-Lesson on how to make Tamales with Anser staff

-Parent Led Summer Rafting Trip for Junior High Students

-Holiday Movie Night for Elementary Students (so parents can holiday shop)!

-Progressive or Themed Dinner Parties for Anser Parents

-Anser Night Out at a Boise Hawks Game

Some Community Experience donors have a full event in mind, with all parts ready to go. Some have a building block such as a location, a talent, a skill, or a connection. We will help put your blocks together with others to create a complete Community Experience event. Many hands make light, and FUN work

Ready to be a part of this incredible journey? Please click here to share with us if you have Time, Treasure and/or Talent to benefit our beloved school!

Security Update and Reminders - In the coming days we will be implementing a new check in process for adults entering the building using our check in software. Upon checking in, adults will be asked to scan their driver's license before entering through the second set of doors to retrieve their visitor sticker. The software will check the drivers license against a national sex offender database and terrorist watch list. While this will add a bit of time to your check in process it is another way you can help us ensure the safety of our students. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please email Tracy Quissell at tquissell@ansercharterschool.org.

Here are a few safety reminders:

All parents/visitors must check in through the front office.
All parents/visitors must have a sticker showing they have checked in. If they don't have the sticker they will be directed to the front office to get one.
All exterior gates are locked at 8:30am/9:30 on Wednesdays. If you arrive after 8:30 you must bring your student to the front entrance on 42nd st.

Again, thank you for being our partner in keeping our community safe!

Speaking of keeping our community safe. Please note, there are no left hand turns into the parking lot on 42nd. Please be mindful of other cars, pedestrians and bikers.

Family Council's Annual Fall Festival! Thank you so much to all the volunteers, Family Council members and to YOU for attending. Check out this slideshow for some more pictures from the night.

Monthly Family Council Community Volunteer Opportunties

Idaho Food Bank Volunteers Opportunity October 14th 12:00-2:00.
Everyone is welcome! All volunteers are required to sign up here:
http://anserparents.idahofoodbank.volunteerhub.com. Students 8 and older are welcome to join WITH an adult. Join us! Lots of spots still available!

Family Council Work Party An annual tradition continues! Join your fellow Anser parents and students to work through school wish lists and give the school a general clean up! We will need volunteers to help with painting and other jobs around the campus. October 18th. 6-8 pm.

Rake Up Boise- Anser has a team for Rake Up Boise again this year, "Leaf It To Anser". We will be raking on 11/11 at 1pm, location will be determined upon how many families sign up. Thank you to Amanda Stewart for coordinating this volunteer opportunity!

Here is the link to sign up, if you plan on bringing your family please include all their names in the first name section so we can track numbers, thank you!

We are crew! Our 6th Grade Crews have been working on Identity Mind Maps. They wrote "I Am" poems as a way to explore their own perspectives and identity through poetry. Boden Green was kind enough to read her "I Am" poem aloud for us to enjoy. Her reading coupled with the video below are wonderful reminders of how grateful we are for the helpers in our local and national communities and the families that support them.

At last weeks Whole School Community Katelyn's crew showed a short film they did based on Community Helpers. Please take a moment to watch it!

Communications - Missing communications from Anser or have recently accepted a spot? We post all communications on our website. If you are not receiving information from us or need Infinite Campus assistance please reach out to the front office 208.426.9840, sjepson@ansercharterschool.org or cangeletti@ansercharterschool.org .

Lunch & Breakfast - Questions regarding the lunch program can be directed to Danielle at daniellekieffer@ansercharterschool.org. Please note, the cost of an extra slices of pizza has gone up from $1.75 to $2.60. Thank you!

October Lunch

October Breakfast

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Have Questions or need assistance?

Health Screener- Sara Jepson healthscreener@ansercharterschool.org

Homeless Student Liaison- Julia Wood jwood@ansercharterschool.org

Foster Student Liaison- Siler McCraw- smccraw@ansercharterschool.org

Interested in fun updates and more opportunities for connection? Check out our social media channels! FB- Anser Public Charter School Instagram -@ansercharter

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202 E. 42nd St.

Garden City, ID 83714