The 2025 Sturgis Summer SAT prep class for East and West students will be held at the Sturgis East campus,
Wednesday, June 18 and Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 20, 23-25.

 Teachers: Ms. Marsha Moynihan (Reading, Writing and Language) & Dr. Sheila Gilligan (Mathematics). 

To register, complete the class registration form [https://forms.gle/D9dhpBTVNANegMiU7]. 

Course fee: $295. Please register by Monday, June 9. 

Email mmoynihan@sturgischarterschool.org or sgilligan@sturgischarterschool.org with any questions.

Congratulations to all West students who submitted their work for the High School "Beginnings" Exhibit sponsored by Cape Cod Art Center.  The exhibit will be on their website from now until May 9th. IB Art Students from both East and West Campus’ are featured, with three top winners chosen from each campus. The exhibition used to be in person, however since COVID the Exhibition has remained virtual in order for a longer exposure period. Enjoy the show!  A special congratulations to Simone Sader who received the $1500 Karol Wyckoff Scholarship for an outstanding student going on to pursue the Visual Arts in college next year.  

Exhibit Link: Categorized by School

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/node/14193299

West Winners:  Emi Zavarin, Melanie Ineson, and Jayden Bacosa

Attention PARENTS OF JUNIORS: 

On the morning of May 5 and the full day of May 27, ALL juniors will participate in the Collaborative Science Project, an IB requirement (see info below). It is imperative that all juniors are present on both of these days. Any students who miss a portion of the CSP will have to make it up with a project during their senior year. If you are scheduling a junior's absence due to doctors' appointments, etc. we ask that you avoid these dates if possible.

All IB science students must complete a Collaborative Science Project as part of the required IB science practical program.  The following elements are expected from the Collaborative Science Project : 

Interdisciplinary collaboration
Appreciation of the implications of science and the limitations of scientific study
Development of teamwork
Development of planning skills
Exchange or sharing of both data collected and issues raised
Approximately 10 hours of involvement time

Every year, our juniors tell us how much they enjoy this break from the normal routine to dive into a creative science project of their own design! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Kristine May (kmay@sturgischarterschool.org), Science Department Lead.

Message from the School Nurse
It is the time of year again for health screenings. Ninth and tenth grade parents check your email for a notice about the screenings. Also, we are looking for one or two parent volunteers at each campus to assist the nurses by getting the students that need to be screened from class so that the nurses can just focus on performing the screenings. If you are interested, please reach out to your student's school nurse. 

Dear Sturgis Families, 

Sturgis Charter Public School is committed to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body and faculty who have a sense of belonging. In accordance with state and federal regulations, students are enrolled regardless of immigration status. Information on immigration status is not collected at the time of enrollment, in keeping with these policies. 

Sturgis follows state and federal guidelines, including the Attorney General's Office memo titled “Guidance Regarding K-12 Schools’ Obligation to Protect Students and Their Information” (translated copies here) on January 27, 2025, that create rules for keeping both student information and student spaces safe from third parties.  

Sturgis has a robust plan to ensure that student learning is not interrupted and that students feel supported. Faculty and staff have been trained and updated on all current guidelines. It is our hope that families know we are a community of care and concern for all our students, and take our responsibility to protect their privacy seriously.

Families are encouraged to regularly update contact information, including any emergency contacts. The Planning for Family Emergency packet can be useful, as is the Emergency Planning Guide for Families. Information on rights can be found at MIRA Coalition. 

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

Important Change to the Cape Cod Regional Transit cards:
Important Changes to CCRT: 

As of January 1st, Charlie Cards are no longer used, and were replaced by the new GO card. Students can ask their driver or stop in at the Hyannis Transportation Center to get a GO Card. 

Please see the flyer below from CCRT for more information.

**To set up your account go to "The Go App"  https://capecodrta.org/goapp/ .  All questions regarding transferring funds to  the new card should be directed to info@capecodrta.org

All students need to download "The Go App" to replenish their account when funds get low.

Please confirm that your Go card is activated for a STUDENT ACCOUNT ($1.50 per ride). If that is not the case, call the CCRT to have it changed.

***Every June, accounts revert to full fare, so you will need to call back to ask for the student fare again each summer. 

The number for CCRT is 508-775-8504.

Mock IB and IB Exams

Students who are writing IB exams this year (all grade 12, some grade 11) should be aware that IB Exams are April 28-May 21, 2025.  Full details can be found on the Sturgis IB Office website.

Please ensure your student will be in school on all of these dates.  Elective appointments or engagements (e.g. dentist, vacation) should be scheduled for other times.If you have any questions, please contact the IB coordinator for your campus.

Sturgis West: Julie Carman, IB Coordinator at jcarman@sturgischarterschool.org 

How do I reach my child during the school day?

As students will not have access to their cellphones during the school day, except during lunch (11:35-12:30), please try to communicate daily plans with your child prior to school.  If you need to reach them, you can either

• leave a message on their cellphone to be retrieved during lunch

• if it is time sensitive, call the main office and we can deliver a message 

If you need to drop something off for your student, please bring it to the office and the student can pick it up there.

 Financial Assistance

We encourage families with financial need to apply for this program.  If your child has received a free or reduced lunch in the past, please note that the federal government requires that you reapply each year. You can access the application forms on the Sturgis website.  For students who qualify for a free or reduced lunch, Sturgis works with Little Sandwich Shop to provide fresh and delicious lunch options.

There are additional benefits for qualifying students including:

• Transportation to and from school

• Athletic fees

• School field trips

• School events, including proms and special events

• College Application Processing Services (CAPS)

Those who are in this program can rest assured that their information and participation are kept in the strictest confidence.