September newsletter

Upcoming events

• Wed., Oct. 1st - Christmas Choir Quest Club begins, 2-3:30 pm
• Fri., Oct. 3rd - Picture Retakes
• Mon., Oct. 6th - Brady/Beech Fieldtrip
• Tue., Oct. 7th - Voigt/Yerbich/Ostendorf Fieldtrip
• Thur., Oct. 9th - Fun Fall Fling K-5, 2-3pm
• Thur., Oct. 9th- 4th-5th Grade Basketball Quest Club begins 2 - 3 pm
• Fri., Oct. 10th - Made for the Stage Quest Club 4th-6th Grade begins, 2-3:30pm
• Fri., Oct. 17th - End of Quarter 1 and Early Release 1 pm
• Wed., Oct. 22nd - Report Cards Go Home
• Thur.-Fri. Oct. 23rd-24th - NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Mon., Oct. 27th - 3rd-6th Grade Battle of the Books Quest Club Begins 2-3pm
• Oct. 27th-Oct. 31st Red Ribbon Week "Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free."

Student Highlights​

Primary Prep fieldtrip

​The 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 Classroom

​Mrs. 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 classroom

Mrs. 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 Trip

​STARTING 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 club

AMC'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.

​Congratulations to each AMC student who competed in the the district Cross Country Meet! Participants: Julia Leonchyk, Sadie Werner, Abigail Andres, Kalina Martin, Hatcher Pokryfki, Wyatt Wade, Sachary Yuill, Coast Schliesing, Leon Durance, Caleb Yuill, Bernadette Maixner, Abel Bowman, Killinan Quirk, and Grady Johson. A special 'Shout Out' to Bernadette who came in 2nd place out of 85 runners in the 2 mile race.

​Ground Breaking Ceremony for AMC's New School

​The 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

What is Student of the Month
The American Charter Foundation is now sponsoring 'Student of the Month' at American Charter Academy. Eight AMC students who demonstrate AMC values are selected each month by teachers, and the students are invited at the end of each month to a celebration with Ms. Farren. Student photos and an All About Me page will be posted on the upstairs foyer bulletin and students will be recognized at AMC's quarterly assemblies.
American Charter Academy Values
Citizenship: kindness and responsibility.
Excellence: work completion and work quality.
Can Do Spirit: perseverance and helpfulness.
Life Habits: attendance and timeliness.
Academic Goals: reached.

September 2025 Students of the Month
Primary Prep
Alex Hinds - Mrs. Kerkove's Class
Naomi Gugel - Mrs. Maynard's Class
Multiage
Tate Landa - Mrs. Beech's Class
Levi Wade - Mrs. Brady's Class
Hatcher Pokryfki - Mrs. Ostendorf's Class
Maisy Landa - Mrs. Voigt's Class
Sadie Werner - Mrs. Yerbich's Class
Middle School
Matthew Gugel - Mr. Johnson's Advisory
*Not shown in the group photo: Maisy Landa & Matthew Gugel

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!!!

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ACF Information

​The American Charter Foundation (ACF) is a parent (family) teacher organization (PTO) that supports AMC and its faculty and staff for the betterment of the children attending the school.

The ACF has two open board seats. Please reach out to Ms. Farren or the AMC front office prior to the November meeting if you are interested in serving the ACF as a director in one of the open seats.

Next ACF meeting: Monday, November 03, 2025 @ 2:10pm in the AMC Conference Room.

APC Information

American Charter Academy is governed by a board called the Academic Policy Committee (APC); the APC oversees the operations of the school.
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American Charter Academy’s APC board consists of three American Charter teachers, three American Charter parents, and one American Charter community member.

Next APC meeting: Tuesday, November 04, 2025 @ 4pm in the AMC Conference Room.

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

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