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At Santiago Charter Middle School our mission is to assist our students to attain an educational advantage by delivering a quality and disciplined public school education of unmatched quality.


515 N. Rancho Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92869 | (714) 997-6366

Latest News

Santiago Charter Middle School is applying for a grant to develop our own 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant! Look for updates as we tackle this exciting challenge!

Winter Food Drive

NJHS and Second Harvest Food Bank of O.C. would like to thank you for your support during our food winter drive! For further information, please visit: www.feedoc.org

Campus Clubs

Christian Club

Meets every other Thursday in room 501. See Mrs. Hunsberger for more information.

Crocheting and Knitting Club

Students: if you want to learn to crochet or knit, or are already familiar with this skill, be sure to join us! We will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch in room 401.

Harry Potter Club

Meets Mondays in room 110 during lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Rachel's Challenge

Meets every Wednesday during lunch in the library. Everyone is welcome.

Video Game Club

Please see Mr. Le or Mr. Van Smaalen for more information.

After School Tutoring

Tutoring in the library from 3-3:50pm Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Homework Club in room 203 from 3-3:50pm Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Santiago Charter Middle School named 2011 California Distinguished School

Distinguished Award Newsletter

Santiago Fundraiser

Santiago has partnered up with DealKahuna.com. DealKahuna.com is an online website that offers 50%-90% off food, fun, and entertainment. DealKahuna.com has agreed to donate 15% of all proceeds to Santiago so why not save some money and help the school at the same time! Just go to www.dealkahuna.com and enter your email address. Then click “Find Your Fundraiser” and click on Santiago Middle School. Buy what you want, when you want and Santiago will receive 15% of all proceeds! Please share this with your friends and family. Click below to save and earn Santiago cash!

DealKahuna

Stop Bullying Now is an online website that presents practical research-based strategies for reducing bullying in schools

Registration Packet

Please click below for the registration packet for the 2011-2012 school year

Registration Packet-English

Registración Oprima Aqui-Español

Incoming 7th-12th graders must get a Tdap shot before starting the 2011-2012 school year.

View free online tutorial videos for parents and students here

Late Start Wednesday

School begins at 8:50am

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Upcoming Events

Green Day Girl Kohl's "Green" Day

Let the beautification of Santiago begin! All are invited to join us on Saturday, February 11 from 8am to 12 noon as Kohl’s sponsors our beautification project. Associates from Kohl’s, Santiago families and staff will work together throughout Santiago ’s campus.

Thank You ImageSantiago would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations to our Green Day Beautification. Please click here to view our generous sponsors.

Jogger Join Us for Santiago's Trek for Tech!!!

Get out your running shoes! Santiago's Walk/Jog-A-Thon will be held Wednesday, February 22nd and we need your help more than ever! Walk/Jog-A-Thon funds will be used to upgrade the computers in the library and classroom laptops. Fun prizes will be awarded! We will be sending the following forms home with students with all the information about our upcoming event: : Santiago's Trek Tech Walk/Jog-A-Thon

Jeans on rainbow palette If parents pre-order tickets to Santiago's "Texas Hold 'Em and Silent Auction" by February 13, their student will be allowed to have a free dress day on Tuesday, February 14. If interested in the upcoming event, see our announcement below (between the two decks of cards.)

Band Girl animated District Honor Band Auditions February 15 from 3:30 to 5pm in the band room.

school bus animation School closed Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20. See you Tuesday!

El Modena High School MascotParents of Promoting Eighth Grade Students

El Modena High School will be holding two informative meetings for promoting eighth grade students. February 15, from 6-7pm will be a General Information Meeting, and from 7pm to 8pm an Advanced Academic meeting. Both meetings will be held in the cafeteria. For further information, please view the letter from Principal John Briquelet.

El Modena High School will also present a Fast-Track Academic Advisement from February 20th through March 2nd for promoting eighth grade honors students and others interested in the challenges that advanced coursework provides. Please see the Fast-Track Flyer.

Funds4Books logo Good news! Our library fundraiser to purchase books has been extended through the end of February! Please click on Funds4Books for more information. Thank you for your support!

TrophyPrize Donations: Santiago is preparing for testing and we are starting to collect donations for prizes for our lunchtime test prep program. These donations can be in the form of gift cards, cash, toys, etc. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Hunsberger at (714) 997-6366. Thank you for your support!

 

green dancerSeason 1 Dancing with the Teachers at Santiago Charter Middle School

Dancing with the Teachers Update!
The dance crews have been working hard, and putting their teachers to the test!!!

The Dancing with the Teachers event will take place on Thursday, March 15 at 6pm in the cafeteria. There will be a mystery guest and a panel of esteemed judges! You don't want to miss this exciting night of entertainment! Students will have the opportunity to purchase "vote" tickets before the night of the competition in order to vote for the "fan favorite." The night of the competition, the audience will have the opportunity to "stuff the ballot" by purchasing additional vote tickets for $1 each, so bring plenty of CASH!!! The judge scores will be combined with the ballot box votes...whoever has the most votes wins!!! Here are Season 1's dance competitors:

 

Spinning BalloonGreat Attendance News! Santiago Santana students have a 97.7% daily attendance rate so far this year! Awesome Job Santanas and keep up the great work. If we pass 98% school wide attendance in either January or February we will reward students a free dress day!

 

CardsTexas Hold 'Em and Silent Auction Cards Vertical
Keep this night open!! Santiago is inviting you to attend our Texas Hold 'Em and Silent Auction at the beautiful East Lake Village Clubhouse on March 10, 2012 at 6:30pm. Buy your tickets by February 13, 2012 and your student will have free dress on February 14! Seats for this event are limited. For more information: Texas Hold 'Em

 

We have begun our 2nd trimester and we ask that all parents take an active role in monitoring your child’s academic progress. Remember that we offer after school tutoring free of charge to any student who needs additional support. Please let us know how we can better assist your child’s needs.
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Thank you all for your continued support of Santiago Charter Middle School. Your partnership with the school makes for a great school environment for your children.

Have a great week!

Jim D'Agostino
Principal

We spent a day at Santiago Middle School to capture student life through the lens, what fun!

El Modena and Santiago Bands October 6, 2011 generated by WOWSlider.com

Please call 714-997-6366 if you have any questions.
Thank you and welcome to Santiago Charter Middle School.



Contact Us

515 N. Rancho Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92869

(714) 997-6366
(714) 532-4758 FAX

Absence Line:
(714) 633-5069

Easy Ways to Give
Are you saving your Box Tops?
Click here for more information.

Most grocery stores have a Community Contribution Program. Obtain a card from your grocery store and register it at:
Albertsons
Food 4 Less
Office Depot: Designate 'Santiago'
Ralphs
Target: Designate 'Santiago'
Vons
Click In the Community, Community Partners. Partner ID #49001016161

2011-2012 PTSA Meeting Dates
Meeting Agendas & Minutes

9/7, 10/12, 11/9, 12/7, 1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/19, 5/9, 6/6

Where: In the Library
When: 7pm

2011-2012 Charter Board Meeting Dates

Charter Board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in the library.