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Student HighlightsPrimary Prep fieldtripThe Primary Prep classrooms enjoyed a day at the Big Lake Library and the Meadow Lakes Park. For some Kindergarten students it was their first ride on a school bus! The kids enjoyed story time featuring fall and hibernating animals and made a hedgehog craft afterward. Eating lunch at the park and playing with their friends was definitely a great way to spend a cool September day.
Mrs. Yerbich's ClassroomMrs. Yerbich's class remembered September 11th by hiking and raising the flag. They also want to thank all of the families that participated in the fundraising for craft supplies.
Mrs. blankenship's classroomMrs. Blankenship’s Physical Science students investigated Newton’s Force Laws by building spaghetti bridges and calculating the force exerted on the bridge. Team members Zion Johnson, David Khuda, and Dane Laulainen had the winning design, which supported six textbooks weighing 2,610 grams. The record to beat was 83,914 grams accomplished by Elijah Chestnut and Aaron Carpenter last year.
Gold Mint Trail Middle School Field TripSTARTING THE 2026 SCHOOL YEAR STRONG! The American Charter Academy Middle School recently went on a hike and science excursion along the Gold Mint Trail in Hatcher Pass. This adventure makes learning engaging by offering amazing experiences outside the classroom and keeping both our minds and bodies active. The hike provided students with the opportunity to get to know new students, explore nature, discover, and connect with science in a real-world setting. ~Leigha Bird, AMC Grade 9, Writer  amc's running clubAMC's Running Club started practices the end of August and ran each Tuesday after school to prepare for fall competitions. This year AMC Runners competed in two events: The Colony Invitational and the MSBSD Elementary Competition. Participants in the Colony Invitational were Finn Jarik, Leon Durance, Bernadette Maixner, Aloisa Maixner, Abigail Andrews, Brynn Bird, and Grady Johnson.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for AMC's New SchoolThe Mat-Su Borough organized a wonderful groundbreaking ceremony in September for AMC's new school! Several assembly members, state legislators, district personnel, and AMC families attended the event. I was overwhelmed by the community support and am still amazed at the accomplishment of getting the building bond passed, the years of effort given to obtain land for the school, designing the school with Wolf Architecture, and the incredible support of American Charter families over the years! Truly, AMC's new school is a result of our community working together. Thank you, AMC families who were able to attend the event! I was so excited to see everyone there; if you haven't seen the new school site, drive north on Church Rd past Seldon and you can't miss seeing the ongoing construction by Big Dipper and Roger Hickel Contracting! NEW SCHOOL COMING SOON... SUMMER OR FALL 2026!!!
Student of the month-September 2025
Attendance and timeliness ** CORRECTION... Did you know last September, American Charter Academy had a 5.15% average absenteeism rate and a total of 142 tardies? Yes, that is correct; not 58 tardies, but 142 tardies September 2024. Do you think AMC did better this September? Did the number of tardy students decline? Did the absenteeism rate decline? Yes, the amount of tardies declined, but no, the absenteeism rate increased. September 2025: there were 127 tardies and an absentee rate of 5.35%. That is an improvement; let's build on the momentum and beat October 2024 stats: 225 total tardies and 5.62% absenteeism. Stay tuned to see what the American, Can Do, mindset will accomplish! The rate of absences and tardies can be improved. Join the school; Stay True to AMC's Mission, and Achieve Academic Excellence! Let's do this!!!
Principal's COrner Hello AMC Families,
It’s hard to believe the first quarter is winding down with just three weeks left! Already students have participated in several learning and athletic events: mClass & MAP testing, daily classroom assignments and projects, middle school & primary prep field trips, running club competitions, and flag football games. Amidst all the activities, remembering AMC’s mission and vision is of utmost importance. Mission Statement – Achieving academic excellence… the American way! Vision Statement – American Charter Academy students will thrive both academically and in their future careers. We aim to nurture a generation of young individuals equipped with the habits, skills, and attitudes needed to succeed as lifelong learners, contributing members of society, and exemplary citizens. As we say goodbye to September, let's embrace October as a great month to focus entirely on learning; thank you for everything you do to make AMC such a wonderful school!! Thank you for partnering with AMC as we, ‘Stay true to our mission and plan for our future.’ Sincerely, Ms. Farren upcoming Events
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing September 3rd - 5th
American Charter Academy values the process of students showing what they know. Each class will be setting aside time to have students participate in beginning of the year assessments.
Please join with the school in making testing week successful and smooth. Be sure students are rested, have nutritious meals, and arrive to school on time. Make up testing will be the week of September 8th. Healthy Futures
American Charter Academy participates in the Healthy Futures Program. Each month students track their time playing outside on a form and turn the form into their teacher.
The goal is to play outside 60 minutes for at least 15 days per month. At the end of the month, the student hands in their completed form and gets a prize. Of course, the true prize is that by being active they will have a healthy future. Last year American Charter was recognized for the amount of time students spent outdoors. Forms are given to students by their teachers, and additional forms are available at AMC's front office. Thank you, Mrs. Yerbich for organizing this event for AMC students. American Charter supports healthy lifestyles and active play outdoors! Student highlightsMrs. Voigt's ClassroomMrs. Voigt's class learned all about computer procedures on the first day of school. They also enjoyed an art class led by Mrs. Yuill titled "All About Me". Mrs. Crum's Classroom  In Mrs. Crum's class, the first week of school, secondary math classes created a "Graph of Me". Students answered true/false questions about themselves, plotted the true statements on a coordinate plane, and finished by coloring it their favorite color. RUnning club  Running Club has begun! Once a week we run 1-3 miles on surrounding roads and trails. Led by Mrs. Yerbich, our goal is to grow a love of running and being outside. At the end of September our 4th and 5th grader runners can participate in the Mat-Su Elementary Cross-Country Meet, held at Palmer High School. This is a great event, and students are always rewarded with a real sense of accomplishment. attendance and timeliness
Did you know last September, American Charter Academy had a 5.15% average absenteeism rate and a total of 58 tardies? Yes, that is correct; 58 tardies last September.
Do you think it is possible to improve the rate of absenteeism this September? Can the number of tardy students be reduced? Absolutely! With the American, Can Do, mindset, the rate of absences and tardies can be improved. Join the school; Stay True to AMC's Mission, and Achieve Academic Excellence! Let's do this!!! Quest Club Sign ups
Session 1 Quest Clubs will be starting Monday September 8th unless previous information has been provided.
A ParentSquare message was sent home with the sign up form on Monday Aug. 25th. Please contact the office with any questions. Mrs. Ostendorf is offering three clubs that have been added to the Session 1 Quest Clubs sign up form. Made for the Stage - Starting September 29 for Spring Performance Monday Rehearsals 2:00 - 3:00 Grades 2 - 3 At a designated time, students will join older student performers. In the spring, some Saturday rehearsals will be needed to prepare for the downstairs portion of the building. Made for the Stage - Starting October 10 for Spring Performance Friday Rehearsals 2:00 - 3:30 Grades 4-6 At a designated time, students will join older student performers. In the spring, some Saturday rehearsals will be needed to prepare for the downstairs portion of the building. Christmas Choir - Starting October 1 - ending in December with a presentation at the School Assembly Alternating Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:30 Grades 2 - 6 Stars and Stripes Student Council
This school year, AMC's Stars & Stripes Student Council will be meeting during the school day on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm. The exception is the first meeting, which will be September 9th. Mrs. Worley is supervising student council, and each classroom/advisory nominates a class representative from grades 5th - 8th grade to be on student council. Please reach out to Mrs. Worley or AMC's front office with any questions you might have about AMC's Stars & Stripes Student Council.
New School Update
Principal's corner Hello AMC Families,
School Year 2026 has gotten off to a wonderful start. Classrooms are full, the weather has been spectacular, and AMC has several new and returning families. With 100% AMC staff retention, the stage is set for Achieving Academic Excellence! Last year’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) and Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) data demonstrated the dedication of AMC families, students, and staff members: MAP SPRING 2025 SCHOOLWIDE DATA- Reading improved 6%, Language improved 10%, and Math improved 8% in student proficiency. AK STAR SPRING 2025 SCHOOLWIDE DATA- Reading remained the same rate of proficiency and Math improved 4.5% in student proficiency. A Highlight from Spring 2025 AK STAR data is 92% of AMC 6th grade students were proficient or above in Math! WOW, Congratulations, teachers, parents, and students... what an AMAZING accomplishment! I am looking forward to building momentum this year and seeing what the outcomes will be; let’s “Stay True to Our Mission as we Plan for the Future.” Thank you for ALL you do to make AMC a school of Excellence, Ms. Farren |
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