Santiago Charter Middle School

Hello Santiago Families-

This will be our last Friday Newsletter for the 25-26 school year. Hard to believe, but we only have a few days left in the school year! Thank you for trusting us with your students. It's been a privilege to watch them learn and grow.

To our promoting 8th graders, we are going to miss you! We wish you all the best in high school and beyond. Please stop by and say hello. And to our 7th graders, we can't wait to welcome you back as 8th graders! Have a wonderful summer!

Library Books: All library books and textbooks are due back to the library ASAP. Textbooks include novels such as Beowulf, A Christmas Carol, The Giver, Lord of the Flies, etc. If items are damaged or lost, please see Ms. Maude in the library. Students who owe for broken devices may pay cash, check or credit card. To pay by credit card, contact the office.

8th Graders with Unpaid Library Fees: Please note, if your 8th grader has unpaid library fees on Friday, June 12th (the day of the Promotion Ceremony), we won't be able to collect payments at the ceremony. If this applies to your student, you'll need to stop by the library after the ceremony to pay the fees and pick up their promotion certificate.

8th Grade Promotion Party (6/10) Details:

• Time: 12:25-2:25p (lunch and treats provided)

• Attire: Free dress and flip-flops are allowed for water games. Standard dress code applies: No bathing suits, spaghetti straps, short shorts, or crop tops.

• What to Bring: A towel for drying off and picnicking with friends.

• Photos & Privacy: Our PTSA has hired a photographer to document the event, and a link to the photos will be emailed afterward. Students designated as "no photo" will wear a specific lanyard so the photographer respects their privacy.

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Drawing: If you would like to enter our drawing for a chance to win a reserved parking spot or 5 reserved seats at promotion, please consider donating $10 to Santiago. One ticket is $10, or a donation of $50 will provide your family with 6 chances in our drawing! Donations for tickets can be made in the office (cash or check). Please be sure to mention your student's name, whether you want to be entered into the "parking spot" or "reserved seats" raffle, and "Santiago Promotion Fundraiser" in the memo portion. The last day to purchase raffle tickets will be Monday (6/8) and we will draw names on Tuesday (6/9). Winners will be notified via phone call. Good luck to all of you and thank you for supporting Santiago!

Promotion Ceremony: Students need to be dropped off by 8:15am by the blacktop (behind the locker rooms) to check in and get lined up. The ceremony will begin at 9am.

Uniform Donations: For our 8th grade parents, please consider donating your gently used uniforms. You can drop them off at school during school hours next week or anytime this summer between 8a-12p.

This Week:

• Monday (6/8): ODD Day schedule
• Tuesday (6/9): EVEN Day Schedule
• Wednesday (6/10): All Period/Full Day/ Last Day of School/ 8th Grade Party (12:25-2:25p)
• Thursday (6/11): NO SCHOOL
• Friday (6/12): 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

Registration Dates:

• Wednesday: 8/5: VIP Registration (9a-12p)
• Thursday (8/6): Last Names A-G (9a-12p)
• Friday (8/7): Last Names H-Q (9a-12p)
• Monday (8/10): Last Names R-Z (9a-12p)

26-27 School Year:

• Tuesday (8/18): 1st Day of School for 7th graders "Discover Santiago" (Modified Schedule)
• Wednesday (8/19): 1st Day of School for 8th Graders

Everyday, Santanas are expected to follow the guidelines for our campus. For clarification of these expectations, click here: Santana Expectations

If your child needs to miss school, please notify us promptly by phone or by sending a note/doctor's note to school with your child. You can call our attendance number 24/7 at 714-628-5681.

Facebook: @SantiagoCharterSchool

Instagram: @SantiagoCharterMiddle

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Orange County's 1st Charter School

A public school, with a private school approach

515 N RANCHO SANTIAGO BLVD

ORANGE, CA 92869

714-997-6366