Sturgis East Weekly Update

Progress Reports should be on the Community Portal by 9pm tonight.

Construction on Shootflying Road

There will be a road closure on Shootflying Hill Road from Great Marsh Road to Pleasant Pines Ave. starting Monday March 3rd it will be closed and have a detour and will continue for the rest of this school year. S

It's Course Selection Time!

Sophomore parents- you can access IB Information on the Sturgis IB Website: https://sites.google.com/sturgischarterschool.org/ib-office-public/home 

Prom fundraising opportunity:

Giving Bean: Prom fundraising opportunity for Juniors and Seniors from March 10 - April 11.

Sturgis East Prom Committee is working with Giving Bean, a Specialty Roaster & Artisan Tea Blender, offering fresh, small-batch roasted coffee and handcrafted teas to offer a way for juniors and seniors to earn free and discounted prom tickets. Those interested in an easy way to raise money are encouraged to participate. 40% of all sales goes directly towards a prom ticket.

In order to receive a fully discounted ticket, fundraisers should sell approximately 15 items, depending on the product sold. Delivery of product will be 7-14 days following sale closure.

Please see or email Ms.McInerney in the library (zmcinerney@sturgischarterschool.org) for more information and to sign up! 

Order Form Here

Important Changes to Student Accounts:

As of March 1, 2025, Google Workspace for Education will implement changes to student accounts regarding access to Google services outside of the Google Workspace for Education core services. This action requires schools to obtain parental permission for any student under 18 to use each of these services.

Google Core Services (Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) will NOT be affected. Students can continue using these services as they currently do. Google Additional Services (including YouTube, Translate*, Earth, Photos) will be disabled for student accounts at the end of the day on February 28, 2025, unless the Google Additional Services Parental Consent form is completed. Consent provided via this Google form will apply to the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

Google provides information about the information it collects, as well as how it uses and discloses the information it collects from Google Workspace for Education accounts in its Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice,:

https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_privacy.html.

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the parental consent for Google's Additional Services will be included in the school handbook acknowledgment process. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email techhelp@sturgischarterschool.org.

Google has extended this deadline. We will be turning off these services on March 21 for students whose parent/guardian has not signed the form.

Sturgis Auction:

The 2025 Sturgis 'Palm Royale' Auction is fast approaching! But don't worry - there's still time to purchase your ticket for Saturday, March 22nd at the Emerald Resort in Hyannis. Support our Sturgis students and have a great time mingling with fellow Sturgis friends and family. All are welcome - so gather your friends, break out your Lily Pultzer and join us for a hot night out! Tickets and info at www.auctria.events/2025SPAAuction

We are still in need donations and volunteers! Email Sturgispa@gmail.com to help.   

– Sturgis PArents Association

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 Changes to CCRT: 

As of January 1st, Charlie Cards are no longer being used, and will be replaced by the new GO card. 

Set up your GO Card account at 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.

 Attendance Procedures

We ask that you use the Attendance Reporting Form to inform the school of any absences, tardies or dismissals. The form is located on the right hand side of the East Campus homepage of the website and on your Community Portal.  This form should be completed by 9AM on the day of the dismissal.  If a need arises to dismiss after 9AM, please call the main office to report the dismissal. 

Please come to the main office when dismissing your student.

Please view this slide show regarding Attendance Protocols

Please see this important message from the Nurse that includes when to keep your child home from school due to illness.

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.