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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Looking Ahead The lottery has been drawn. New crew members for next year are getting excited about joining us on campus. Current crews are actively prepping for year end learning and celebrating. Spring is a busy and exciting time on campus. As we head into last two months of school Destin Tonkin, our Education Director, wanted to give a quick update in video form. Please click the picture below, thank you! |
ISAT Information 3rd- 8th Grades As we approach the end of the school year, we want to inform you about the upcoming Idaho Standards Achievement Tests (ISATs) for students in grades 3rd-8th. These assessments are designed to measure your child's progress in English Language Arts, Science, and Math. Here are the important dates to remember: - April 23rd - April 25th: English Language Arts
- April 26th: Make-Up Day
- April 29th: Science (5th and 8th grade only)
- April 30th & May 2nd: Make-Up Days
- April 7th - April 8th: Math
- April 13th - April 14th: Make-Up Days
We encourage you to help your child prepare for these tests by ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. During the month of April I will share more tips to help you prepare your child for the ISATs. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns by emailing Abby Nichols at anichols@ansercharterschool.org. Thank you for your continued support! |
Health Education for 4th- 8th Grade Crews We are jumping into teaching some health education classes on Monday April 1st. Please review the material and opt your child in to participate. Educating students on these topics is extremely important and valuable. Please reach out to Tanya if you have any questions. trush@ansercharterschool.org |
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Spotlight on Expeditions! Over the break Andrea Kingsbury, our Finance and Operations Manager, coordinated with a local solar company, Magic Solar to have solar panels installed at Anser! This was as a result of Nicole Pape securing a grant through "Solar 4R Schools" grant from Idaho Power. This program is funded by the Green Power Program with the goal to help students understand how electricity is produced, learn about the science of solar, and explore careers in energy. "The 4/5 What is Energy? expedition has taken off! Students are learning about and experimenting with types of kinetic and potential energy, gravity, friction, transfer of energy, and conversion of energy. They will have hands-on experience building circuits; learning how different types of energy (including wind and solar) are converted into electrical energy. Thanks to the Solar 4R Kids grant from Idaho Power, the 4/5 teachers received project materials and training about electricity and solar power, and have access to real time data from solar panels installed on our building! At the conclusion of the expedition, students will create a model, write a short information piece explaining how their model works to convert energy, and present it to community members at a spring Science Exhibition." |
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Spring Time Fun! We think it's safe to celebrate the arrival of spring... It feels especially spring like in the halls of Anser! 2nd and 3rd grade crews worked hard on their Pollinator Expedition. Butterflies were released before the break, the plants they have tended have gotten almost too big for their containers and ready to be transplanted. The garden along the 42nd lot has greens galore! Alli's crew celebrated Spring during her Whole School Community with an original song, check it out below. Their performance was all orginal, go crew! |
CARDBOARD COLLECTION CONTINUES! Jess will be out on the drop off line on MONDAY AND TUESDAY MORNINGS from 8:10-8:30 to pick up your clean, flattened, mostly brown corrugated cardboard boxes of all sizes for the next few weeks until we have enough cardboard for our project. Many thanks! |
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Join us in celebrating Anser's 25th Anniversary! Tomorrow, Friday, March 29th, we will be upstairs at Proletariat Winery, 106 E 36th St, Garden City, ID 83714 for a social hour from 6-8pm. Stop in and say hello as a small way to celebrate 25 years educating students in the Treasure Valley. We will have a few small snacks on hand. Proletariat has charcuterie boards, snacks, wine, beer and a great selection of NA drinks available for purchase. If you are planning on ordering something from the Winery please let Amanda know and she will give them a heads up. Luciano's on the greenbelt will deliver to Proletariat! Let us know if you will be joining us! Update! We will also have a limited amount of 25th Anniversary shirts on hand for purchase, we will also order more to sell onsite. Shirts are $25, cash or payment via square. Parking Available- A great option would be to carpool from Anser!
- In the winery lot
- In the 6 spaces across Osage street from our winery (behind the Pawn 1 Building)
- In the public lot at 36 th and Carr Streets (2 blocks North of our building)
- In the Visual Arts Collective (our neighbor to the West) WEST parking lot
- Adjacent street parking where allowed (37 th St, Clay St., 35 th St., etc.) |
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Summer Camp Corner! It's time to start thinking about summer! This space will highlight some of the summer fun crews can participate in this summer. MoreTracks Paul Johnson, an experienced teacher of over fifteen years and Anser Parent of Bo (8th) and Morris (2nd) is launching a K-8 out-of-school program for kids. Summer registration is now open for a variety of outdoor camps, adventures, and fun all over the Treasure Valley. Click here to learn more about the offerings! Anser families get a limited time discount of 25% off your first order, valid until the end of April. Use discount code: WEARECREW |
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Idaho Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps! Crews were treated to some exciting and engaging performances this year, check out the great camps ISF has for summer time fun. |
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| A Note from one of our Family Council Representatives! Being involved in my school's Family Council brings me immense joy and fulfillment. One of the highlights is coordinating our annual Fall Fest, a cherished tradition that brings together families, educators, and students for a day of laughter and celebration. It's incredibly rewarding to witness the smiles on everyone's faces as they enjoy the festivities we've planned with care. Moreover, being part of the Family Council means constantly meeting new families and forging connections that extend beyond the classroom. Welcoming newcomers and integrating them into our school family is a rewarding experience that strengthens our community bonds. In addition to the Fall Fest, we're constantly planning fun-filled community events that not only bring us together but also contribute to the positive atmosphere of our school. From movie nights to fundraisers, there's always something exciting on the horizon. I believe that by joining our Family Council, others can share in these rewarding experiences, contribute their unique talents, and help create a vibrant school environment that we can all be proud of. We would love to welcome you to join our Family Council team for the upcoming 24/25 school year. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the AMS commons. If you have any questions you can reach out to me at jamyholmes@gmail.com. Amy Holmes Learn more about Family Council here! |
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K-5 Yearbook Purchasing is Now Available. Please use this link. If you have any questions related to Yearbooks please reach out to the Yearbook Commitee via email- anserk5yearbook@gmail.com. AMS Yearbook Purchasing Information The last day to purchase this year's AMS Yearbooks is April 8th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chelsie in the Front Office. |
Anser Annual Drive Update! Total Raised- $75,000 The Anser Annual Drive is our most important fundrasier of the year. Please join us if you have not already! Our goal is 100% participation from our community. Giving at ANY level counts! |
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