American Charter Chats
January 31st, 2025
Upcoming Events
- Game Night- Friday, January 31st 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Primary Prep to the Museum- Wednesday, February 5th
- 3rd/4th Grade District Battle of the Books- Thursday, February 6th
- Early Release- Friday, February 7th @ 1pm
- Intent to Return Forms Due Friday, February 14th
- No School- Conferences- Monday, February 17th and Tuesday, February 18th.
- Spring Pictures (Individual, Group, and Class)- Wednesday, February 19th
- AMC Informational Night- Thursday, February 20th 5 pm
- Middle School Trip- Government Peak - Friday, February 28th
Attention 8th Grade Parents
AMC's Yearbook Committee is in need of your help.
What We Need:
1. Baby Photo: A photo from when your child was a toddler or baby. Feel free to be creative with this!
2. Current Photo: A recent picture of your child, ideally taken within the last few months.
Submission Guidelines:
● Please send your photos via email to Christa.Rudder@matsuk12.us or submit a physical copy to the main office by February 28, 2025.
● If submitting a physical copy, be sure to write your child’s name on the back of the photo, so we can return it to you once the yearbook is printed.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in making this yearbook a memorable tribute to our eighth graders. If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Further information can be found in the attached form.
AMC students celebrated National School Choice
Classroom Highlights
Mrs. Blankenship's Class
Eight-grade physical science experiments with pH levels determine the acidic and basic levels.
Mrs. Worley's Class
Mrs. Brady's
Rain, rain, go away.
Johnny wants to play.
Play as you might.
Play as you will.
Board games. are here to stay.
Fun is fun, your pick of the day!
When it is too bad to go out for recess,
students engage in the game of their
choice, where students learn from one another
and sharpen their skills. The name of the
“big game” is an educated populace!
Cultural literacy means being able to understand the traditions,
regular activities, and history of a group of people from a given culture.
American Charter: Learning the American way!
Kindness Blooms - Valentine's Day Carnation
Send a flower to someone special for Valentine's day.
$2 per carnation, to be delivered on February 14th.
Orders due by February 12th.
Thank you for supporting AMC's Middle School Media Skills Class!
After School Clubs
KidWind
KidWind is full speed ahead. Carol Drake is assisting students with testing energy output.
Chess Club
Students are refining their chess skills in preparation for April's chess tournament.
Battle of the Books
The 3rd and 4th grade team studying for the February district battle with the help of Mrs. Kerkove and Mrs. McElvain
Spelling Bee
Ice Skating Field Trip
Principal's Corner
Hello American Charter Families,
As we step into February, it’s exciting to see the sun returning and students continuing to expand their learning. This month, the focus at AMC will continue to be on writing alignment, reading proficiency, and attendance & timeliness. Thank you for consistently supporting your child’s educational journey as we pursue academic excellence together; it’s wonderful to witness the growth and progress each student makes. Coming before we know it will be the 2025 AK STAR Assessment. As the days get longer the school year gets shorter, I urge you to make the most of the remaining days of third quarter to create the best possible learning outcomes for your student(s).
Below is the attendance data from September – January; the goal is to maintain a 95% accumulative attendance rate over the year and have zero students who are chronically absent, which is when a student misses 10% or more of the school year.
AMC SY 25 Monthly Attendance Percentages
September - 95%
October - 94%
November - 88%
December - 91%
January - 92%
Additionally, keep an eye out for upcoming events and opportunities for involvement at AMC.
As always and with sincere appreciation.... thank you for supporting AMC as we, 'Achieve Academic Excellence Together.'
Ms. Farren
Are you interested in volunteering with AMC? Follow the link above and someone from the American Charter Foundation will be in contact with you about opportunities.