We’re happy to have you with us! Our goal for this and every school year is to work hard to ensure that we fulfill our mission and offer your child an exceptional educational experience.
This newsletter is a great resource to explain upcoming curriculum events, provide important reminders, and announce student achievements.
Additionally, each month via email, you will receive links to Fun Facts (preschool) and Classroom News (kindergarten–eighth grade) with details on some of the specific lessons and activities that will be happening in your child’s classroom. These also provide helpful tips on how you can support your children with learning at home.
Visit ChallengerSchool.com to access calendars, arrival-departure instructions, uniform information, lunch provider information (if available), and the parent portal, which takes you to PowerSchool (our student information system) and EduTrak (our billing and payment provider). If you have not already done so, go to our parent portal and set up accounts in PowerSchool and EduTrak to access important student information and make payments. Only parents with a PowerSchool account (that includes a verified email address) will receive emails containing information specific to their children. See your campus or Portal Help and Resources if you need assistance.
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If you have a child attending Challenger preschool this year, please attend our Preschool Parent Workshop, where you can learn ways to help your child develop important skills like self-reliance, behavior management, and reading. This parents-only event will be held at your child’s campus Thursday, August 29, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.
If you have a child attending kindergarten through eighth-grade, please join us for Evening for Parents September 3–5. (Watch for an email invitation with the date and time of the event for your child’s grade.) This event is designed to familiarize you with classroom and curriculum objectives. During the evening, teachers will also describe ways you can support your child’s learning.
We are pleased to announce that we are offering an eighth-grade spring trip to visit historic sites in Boston, Philadelphia, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Watch for an invitation to a parent meeting where trip dates, cost, and other details will be presented on this valuable educational opportunity.
Challenger elementary students will commemorate these two special days on Tuesday, September 17. As students learn to understand and respect man’s unalienable rights, they begin to develop values that will help them think for themselves and cherish the liberties secured for them by the Founding Fathers.
Don’t forget that the special function uniform is required for assembly days!
Challenger teaches children to manage their behavior and make good choices. Learn how you can use the same effective methods at home!
Our Managing Child Behavior Workshop on September 19 is offered at no cost to you and is designed to help parents equip children with the behavior management skills that will prepare them for a lifetime of success and happiness.
We will have helpful resources available for purchase at the event. Watch for an invitation with details.
Note: While the workshop is for adults only, childcare will be available on campus for children 2 years, 9 months and older. Cost is only $10 per child. Stop by the office today to reserve a spot for your child.
Students in elementary and middle school will vote to select the 2024–2025 student council for their campus. Those who wish to run for student council offices should request candidate applications from their teachers.
During Western Days, we explore the historic American culture of the Old West and enjoy fun activities like singing campfire songs and crafting vests! Preschool students are encouraged to come to school dressed as cowboys and cowgirls. Kindergartners may accessorize their uniforms with bandanas, belts, cowboy boots, and hats. It’s sure to be a boot-stompin’ good time.
Starting in September, Challenger will offer after-school enrichment classes during extended classtime. Offerings will vary by campus and are offered based on demand and availability.
To enroll, students must be in good academic standing, and participation must be in the student’s best interest. All classes are open to both boys and girls. There will be no additional charge beyond the cost for extended classtime for classes offered by Challenger. Additional third-party enrichment classes may be offered on a per-campus basis. Third-party classes are not taught by Challenger staff, and the cost will be payable to the third party.
This is a great opportunity for your child to experience new activities or hone existing skills.
The Beginning This Year Report is a great tool for tracking your child’s progress. This report is sent home in late September, allowing you to gauge your preschooler’s skill level at the beginning of the year. You will receive additional reports later in the year so you can see and celebrate your child’s progress.
We are excited about a few remodels and expansions that have been completed over the summer:
Farmington, Utah—To accommodate additional growth, this campus now features new classrooms, a new computer lab, a track, a playing field, more parking, and a larger multi-purpose room.
Los Prados, Nevada—This campus received an updated playground with new play equipment.
Visit www.terrapinlogo.com/logo.html to browse options for home use of the Terrapin Logo program used in Challenger computer classes. Programming in Logo is never required as homework. Parents of kindergarten through eighth-grade students will receive an email that contains a discount code for a household license.
Mark your calendars now for upcoming breaks occurring in the 2024–2025 school year.
Challenger will not be in session during the dates listed below: