Pssst... did you know that if you click the image above it will take you to a short and awesome video about Anser? Check it out! 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. 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. |
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Important Upcoming Dates - - December 20th - January 3rd Winter Break SCHOOL CLOSED
- January 4th First Day Back to School
- January 5th Julie's 3rd Grade Crew visits BAM
- Janaury 9th Anser Family Council Meeting 6pm
- January 12th Teacher Work Day No School
- January 15th Martin Luther King Day No School
- January 16th Anser Board Meeting 6pm
- January 18th 4/5 Exhibition Night
- January 19th First Monthly Lost and Found Donation Date
- January 20th 1st Grade Box City Exhibition at BSU
- January 26th Student Led Conferences
- January 30th AMS and K-5 Open House
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Thank You Crew- As we leave for Winter Break we would like to share our gratitude for our Anser families. Each day we have parents in the building supporting student learning by helping in classrooms, reading with small groups, chaperoning on field work and adventure. We hope you experience these events as opportunities to understand your child as a learner, understand more about their expeditions, and build community with each other. We value your presence each day as we make connections, learn more about your family and gain your support in providing an excellent educational experience for your students. Anser could not operate without our incredible parent/guardian community and we are so grateful you are part of our Crew. We wish you a Winter Break filled with family togetherness and opportunities to reflect on all that you and your family have experienced in 2023. We look forward to being back together with you and your children again on January 4th. We will ring in 2024 sending best wishes for a year of learning, joy, connection and creation with our Anser family Crew. In Crew, Heather Dennis, Destin Tonkin and your whole Anser staff Crew |
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Destin Tonkin, our Interim Education Director,shared a letter last week. We wanted to share it again here for anyone that might of missed it. Our Anser community is thriving, thank you for being here. Read more about some exciting updates and positive changes and intiatives that have been implemented to enhance the overall educationsl experience for our students here! |
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Thank you very much for all of your support and generosity for the Anser with Love gift drive! Through your contributions, we were able to provide 9 students and families with gifts this winter! Also, a big shout out to Form and Function that also provided gifts for a family! Your company provides so much joy to others and we truly appreciate getting to be able to partner with you! |
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We are Crew! 2nd Grade and Open Arms Dance Project "Upstanders with Open Arms is a program that promotes disability awareness, education, and acceptance of all human differences. It is deeply rooted in the values and missions of both Open Arms Dance Project and the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights. This program is based on the Wassmuth Center’s Upstanders Toolkit, taught through fun dance games, books, films, and Open Arms Ambassador talks. Learning through dance makes powerful connections! By moving their bodies, students will understand with their hearts and minds the importance of being an Upstander." - openarmsdance.org Anser, 2nd Grade Crews and Jess, our Curiousity Lab Leader, were thrilled to participate in this program. The performance this morning was a wonderful comulation of a great community partnership. This project was made possible by a grant Open Arms Dance Project received, in-part, by the Idaho Commission on the Arts. |
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Spotlight on EL Education 2nd & 3rd Grade Celebrations of Learning 2nd and 3rd graders both worked on a Fossil Expedition. This week they were able to present their final projects to friends, families and staff. 2nd graders gave presentations continents they drew, and fossils that have been uncovered on that continent. 3rd graders presented fossil models, books and more. In true EL Education fashion crews went through a series of drafts to get to their best work, and they all felt proud of their work! |
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 Anser's Community Experience Gift Guide! Give the Gift of Unforgettable Experiences (& support Anser while doing so!) This season, give the gift of laughter, indulgence, and unforgettable moments with our curated selection of unique community experiences. At Anser, a Community Experience combines shared experiences with FUNdraising. From family-friendly comedy shows to exclusive adult-only events, we have something for everyone. Say goodbye to ordinary gifts and embrace the extraordinary – because the best presents are the ones that leave a lasting impression. Gift an experience that will be a cherished memory for years to come!   For all the details and to purchase- CLICK HERE.
Our Community Experience Gift Guide includes:
Family Comedy ShowGet ready for a night of laughter the whole family can enjoy! Join us for a hilarious family comedy show on a Sunday afternoon in February. All ages are welcome for a night of fun, jokes, and wholesome entertainment. Farm to Fork DinnerIndulge in a culinary delight and an exceptional musical performance at our Farm to Fork Dinner (FEAST!), exclusively for adults. Make it a date night out or an evening with friends. Join us on a Friday evening in September overlooking the City of Boise for a delectable experience featuring locally sourced ingredients. Act fast – this event sold out quickly in the past! Open to all, not just Anser families! Wintry Wine, Yoga and ChocolateTreat yourself to an afternoon of relaxation and indulgence on a wintery February day. Join us for Yoga, followed by a wine and chocolate tasting– the perfect combination to restore your senses after the holiday rush. This event is exclusively for adults. Share Your Heart Kindness Scavenger HuntCalling all 1st through 8th graders! Join us for a heartwarming Kindness Scavenger Hunt as we kick off Valentine's Day week. This event will allow students to move through Boise spreading kindness in unique and memorable ways. Open to all, not just Anser families! A Mystery Themed Escape Room Designed By AMS StudentsEmbark on an adventure for all ages! Join us for a Mystery Themed Escape Room designed by AMS students on a no-school Friday in January. This interactive and engaging activity is the perfect way to challenge your mind and have fun. Women's Yoga Retreat in the MountainsBack by popular demand! Join us for a Women's Yoga Retreat in the Mountains, exclusively for adults. Reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your spirit, and unwind in the serene mountain setting. Hurry, as this event sold out last year! Goat YogaExperience the joy of Goat Yoga, a family-friendly event for all ages! Join us for one of our most popular family experiences where yoga meets adorable goats. This unique and entertaining activity promises fun and relaxation for everyone. Pickling and Preserving Party Extravaganza!Calling all pickle enthusiasts and food lovers! Embark on a flavorful journey as we turn summer's bounty into year-round delights! An unforgettable evening of brine, laughter, and tasty memories awaits. Open to all, not just Anser families! |
Thank you to all that attended the Holiday Bus Light Tour! It was such a fun way to enjoy some lights around Boise. We are grateful for these fun Community Experiences and are looking forward to all of the upcoming events! Big thank you to Jessica and Kami for driving the buses, blasting the holiday music and rocking the festive decorations! |
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We are Crew! After School Programming Session C Starts in January! Special shout out to Jess, Chelsie and all the amazing After School teachers and parent volunteers. It's been so wonderful to see all the enthusiasm and joy it's bringing the kids. Anser After School Programming served over one hundred kids in both Sessions A & B! If your student is in Ukulele Club or the AMS Yearbook Club, those will continue into the new year so they remain on the roster. Both are full and not accepting new students. Stay and Play for K-5 are all open and starting fresh! New programs include Animal Club for 2/3, Dungeons and Dragons for 4/5, and Theater w/Boise Contemporary Theater for 6-8, as well as Gansitos for 6-8. Please make your requests by Monday, January 1st and if you are available to be a parent volunteer, we so appreciate it! New rosters for Session C will be shared in the Flight Plan on Thursday, January 4th. Happy Holidays to All! |
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Lost and Found Updates As we head into the Winter Break we would like to update our community on our ongoing Lost and Found situation. Sarah Wilson and other staff have worked hard to find better solutions to the increasingly overwhelming amount of Lost and Found items. Sarah has put baskets in hallways and out on the playground labeled by grade level which has been very helpful but the Lost and Found continues to grow. Thank you to staff and volunteers for helping spread items out, hang them on the outside fence and in haul bags away! Starting January 19th we will be donating Lost and Found monthly. These are the dates that we will be donating items- January 19th, February 2nd, March 1st, April 5th & May 24th. Labeling items with your child's name is extremely helpful as is encouraging your kids to double check the lost and found with some regularity. |
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DO YOU OR FAMILY or FRIENDS OF ANSER WORK FOR MICRON TECHNOLOGY? Did you know that Micron Technology Foundation will match Micron employee’s monetary gifts made to Anser Charter School? Ask your family members, friends or other parents of Anser students who would love to support our school to make a contribution NOW! Micron’s matching gift budget usually expires before Giving Tuesday, which is Nov 28 this year. HERE ARE OTHER COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE CHARITABLE GIVING, PAYROLL DEDUCTION and MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS to THEIR EMPLOYEES! The Allstate Foundation * Amazon Smile Foundation * Apple * Applied Materials * Bank of America * Chevron Matching Gift Program * ConocoPhillips * D.A. Davidson & Co. * Docusign * Fred Meyer Community Rewards * First Interstate Bank * HPI * Hewlett Packard * IBM *Intuit * Johnson & Johnson *Micron * State Farm Companies * UBS Financial Services * UnitedHealth Group * United Way *Department of Commerce Idaho Industrial Commission * US Bancorp *Vanguard * Verizon |
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