Important Dates

MLK Day (NO SCHOOL)

January 15

Pre-Comps & BLT Testing

January 17-19

Early Release Day

January 31

All students will need to be picked up by 12:50 PM or sign into Late Bird. Late Bird will run until 5:30PM.

Fifth Grade Field Trips

Details for Fifth Grade trips have been sent out via Parent Square! If you haven't paid in Blackbaud or turned in your permission forms yet, these are due Monday, 1/16! You can email the forms to karen.bryson@basised.com.

This year we will be going to the Phoenix Zoo, AZ Museum of Natural History and Tumbleweed Park for the Field Day!

NCHS

NCHS is scheduled to host the Boba Mahjong Party on January 19th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in MPR 2. Tickets are available for purchase in Blackbaud - space is limited!

8th Grade Dance

Join us for the BASIS Chandler NJHS 8th Grade Formal Dance! After exams, 8th graders can unwind with food, drinks, and great company. Only BASIS Chandler 8th graders are allowed. Date: January 20th, 5:30-8:30 pm. Tickets: $12 on Blackbaud, $15 at the door. Don't miss the fun!

STF Fundraiser

Travel to Japan

Act now! January is the last month to sign up to travel to Japan in June 2024! Open to all 9th-12^th grade students. Please reach out to Mrs. Kerkman at liane.kerkman@basised.com if you have questions or would like more information. Check out our travel page and complete itinerary here: www.eftours.com/2614948rp 

Yearbook Presale

Don’t let your student miss out on this piece of history; buy them a 2023-2024 yearbook today! We are offering the BEST PRICE OF THE YEAR right now, just $55 for a book they will treasure forever. The price of the yearbook goes up later in the school year, so don’t miss out on this early bird deal.

Senior Ads

Dear Senior Parents,

On behalf of the yearbook class at BASIS Chandler, we would like to congratulate you on your graduating senior. We are offering an exciting opportunity to parents this year to celebrate their graduates in the yearbook. These senior “ads” can be a great way to share a message, photo, memory, etc. in honor of their accomplishments.

Options:

$200 ½ page ad – selling 4

$100 ¼ page ad – selling 16

$50 ⅛ page ad – selling 32

Space is limited, so act fast! Visit Blackbaud to purchase your “ad” today.

Entrepreneur Fair

BASIS Chandler Primary North is hosting a free event to support our BASIS young entrepreneurs and local small businesses. This event is open to BASIS Chandler students and families so if you, your child, or someone you know has a small business and would like to purchase a table at this event, please reach out to the Puma Boosters at PumaBooster1@gmail.com for more information. 

Class of 2024 Results

Although it is early, college information for the Class of 2024 starts off as impressive as ever for BASIS Chandler.

To date, the student information and college reports show our seniors actively progressing with 1000+ applications to 160+ different institutions. With the decisions communicated so far, our students received 170+ acceptances at 49 different colleges and universities. Remember, the majority of our applications have not been submitted yet.

Based on student reporting, early scholarship results to date include:

· Over $4.49 million in merit based aid

· 37% of the class (30 students) are National Merit Semifinalists

· 26% of the class (21 students) are National Merit Commended

As of Wednesday, December 20, 2023, there are178 acceptances for the Class of 2024 include the following institutions of higher learning:

Arizona State University

Augusta University

Baylor University

California State University – Sacramento

Case Western Reserve University

Cornell University

Drexel University

Duke University

Eckerd College

Embry-Riddle University – Daytona

Embry-Riddle University – Prescott

Florida Atlantic University

Fordham University

Indiana university – Bloomington

Kent State University

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola University Chicago

New England College

New York University

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Northern Michigan University

Northwestern University

Nova Southeastern University

Ohio State University

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Rutgers University – Newark

Saint Louis University

Southern Methodist University

Stevens Institute of Technology

Temple University

Texas A & M University

Tufts University

Union College

University of Alabama—Birmingham

University of Arizona

University of Central Florida

University of Colorado – Colorado Springs

University of Minnesota—Twin Cities

University of Nevada – Reno

University of New Mexico

University of Oregon

University of Pittsburgh

University of Texas – Dallas

Virginia Commonwealth University

Wabash College

Washington & Jefferson College

Willamette University

Teal Tuesdays

REMINDER! Our next Teal Tuesday is on January 30th during lunch, we can't wait to see you there!

Club Information

Club updates, meeting times, and location changes will be communicated by the club advisor through Parent Square. If you have any questions regarding a specific club, please reach out to the club advisor. If you have any questions regarding general extracurriculars information, please reach out to jade.oconnor@basised.com.

Lost and Found

Please have your student check the Lost and Found located in MPR 1 and MPR 2. All remaining items will be donated!

Annual Teacher Fund

BASIS Charter School teachers are world-class educators who instill a love of learning and passion for achievement in all students. Quality teachers are one of the most critical factors contributing to student achievement. As BASIS Chandler adheres to the highest academic standards, it is important that we support the teachers who guide our students through the BASIS Charter School Curriculum. 

We know that every family has different circumstances, so please give as generously as you can. Every gift, no matter the size, has a great impact.

Thank you for contributing in order to keep the best teachers on our campus and providing your students with an amazing education!

A Message from Dishes2u

We hope you enjoy the lunch program this school year! We want to make sure all families are aware of the program as it is a great fundraising opportunity for the school. Here are some important resources:

• Registration letter & FAQ sheet (attached)
• Vendor logo sheet (attached)
• A link to Boonli (https://dishes2u.boonli.com)
• A brief description of Dishes2u with a link to our webpage (www.dishes2u.com)
• Our email address (customercare@dishes2u.com) and contact number (1-844-347-4372)

*Also see attached Dishes2u forms*

Helpful Information

Reporting Student Absences

If your student needs to be reported absent due to an illness, doctor appointment, vacation, bereavement, religious holiday, etc., please email chdattendance@basised.com with the student's name, grade, and reason for absence. Email is the preferred method of reporting an absence, but feel free to call our Front Office at 480-907-6072 if that is more convenient for you.

School Information and Documents

To access school information and documents, please go to the "Current Family Information" link under the "Our School" tab on our school website. The password to enter this section of the website is BASIS1234.

Helpful Links

Who To Contact - Reference Sheet

2023 - 2024 Calendar

Join ParentSquare

Student Parent/Handbook

BASIS Chandler Guidebook

Community Rewards Program

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