American Charter Chats

• Field day/LAST DAY of School-Wednesday May 21st
• Normal Pick Up and Drop Off

Next School Year:

• Open House-Tuesday, August 12th
• First Day of School for ALL Students-Thursday, August 14th

Friday, May 16th American Charter had a ceremony to Celebrate the 8th Grade students who will be heading to high school next year! AMC middle school teachers spoke with pride about the students, presented certificates, and students were treated to a candy bar! Thank you families for choosing American Charter; it has been an honor to spend time with your children!

Thank you to everyone who made this year a success. A special thank you to ALL of the volunteers who helped put on the Spring Family Night and Art Show. We also want to thank all of the members of the American Charter Foundation for their work supporting our school community this year. AMC staff members appreciate the thoughtfulness of the ACF volunteers who organized and helped with Teacher Appreciation Week. AMC Staff looks forward to working alongside everyone again next school year. Thank you for helping us, "Achieve Academic Excellence Together."

AMC would like your feedback and wants to hear from you! Check out the link below to fill out a short survey to help us prepare for next school year.

Primary Prep toured Ken’s Greenhouse! While there, they learned about earthworms and the water cycle. Students also got to plant their own seed potato to take home! Ask your primary prep student about the 5 things a plant needs to grow!

Mrs. Voigt's class had a guest join them last Friday. Mr. Johnson brought in his steam engine. He spoke with the students about energy and how the steam engine works. Project based learning at it's finest! Thank you, Mrs. Voigt and Mr. Johnson.

My Dear Children:

I rejoice to see you before me today, happy youth of a sunny and fortunate land.

Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools are the work of many generations, produced by enthusiastic effort and infinite labor in every country of the world. All this is put into your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, add to it, and one day faithfully hand it on to your children.

Albert Einstein

A talk to a group of children, Amsterdam, 1934

Below are children of American Charter Academy sharing in a common endeavor to work hard, play hard, and learn from one another.

Students from Mr. Deboer's class hosted a Geography Fair. Each student researched a country and with help from home created a creative, informative display! AMC families and students were invited to tour the fair to learn about different countries..... place based learning at it's finest! Thank you, Mr. DeBoer and students for demonstrating 'Academic Excellence.'

Members of Mrs. Ostendorf's Quest Club, Made for the Stage, presented their production of Robin Hood to students and families. Thank you Mrs. Ostendorf for investing your time, and many, many thanks to the volunteers who helped make the play a GREAT success; you are appreciated beyond measure!

Hello AMC Families,

I can't believe AMC is at the end of another school year... as we have worked intently to keep growing as a school community, great things are happening. For example, Spring MAP scores are AMAZING- did you know... 11% more AMC students are proficient in math this Spring compared to last Spring and 6% more AMC students are proficient in Reading! Wow, that is an accomplishment and one to be proud of; thank you AMC Staff, you are incredible!! Also, did you know the contractor for AMC's new school will be approved at the June 15th assembly meeting and the groundbreaking for the new school will occur shortly after? And.... what's BEST... is American Charter has had more parent/grandparent volunteers this year than ever. Truly, to have a thriving, growing school it takes everyone! I am very honored and proud to witness the school community working together to support students!

As always, thank you for partnering with AMC as we 'Achieve Academic Excellence Together.'

See you in August,

Ms. Farren

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