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Apr 10

Anser chosen by Idaho Leads Project!

Anser chosen by Idaho Leads Project!

 We are thrilled to inform you that Anser Charter School has been selected to be one of seven Idaho Leads Project Studio Districts. These districts have been chosen to participate in an extended Idaho Leads capacity building sessions designed to continue and deepen the Idaho Leads conversation in a smaller environment. Within the Idaho Leads ...

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Mar 22

Anser receives iPod donation from Holland Hart

Anser receives iPod donation from Holland Hart

The Holland & Hart Foundation, in conjunction with the Stern Educational Fund Committee, has bestowed a $1,200 grant to Anser Charter School to support Anser’s Virtual Literacy Initiative Project.  The Foundation is a charitable arm of Holland & Hart llp, a regional law firm with offices in Boise and throughout the Mountain West.  Through the ...

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Mar 8

Spread the Word to End the Word

Spread the Word to End the Word

On Wednesday February 7th Anser Junior High Student’s led an effort to “Spread the Word to end the Word” throughout the school. Students shared at Whole School Community about the impact of hurtful words, and asked all of Anser students and staff to pledge to end the use of the “R word”. By the end ...

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Mar 6

Anser teacher Diane Williams part of Holocaust Educators trip

Anser teacher Diane Williams part of Holocaust Educators trip

Diane will join a group of Holocaust Educators from around the country, who have been chosen based on the committment to Holocaust Education to take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Poland and Israel. Diane hopes to bring along an iPad to document her trip and share her experiences with ...

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Feb 29

Chili Feed 2012!

Chili Feed 2012!

This year’s Chili Social was a real barn-burner!  About 50 parents showed up for the event.  There were 13 entrants in the chili contest.  “ANSER wishes to recognize” John Taylor (Best Meat), Paula Perry (Best Vegetarian), Jodi Abel (Best Spicy), Stephanie Marlow-E’Clairsey (Best Creative Concoction), and Juanita Denney (People’s Choice) “for the character trait:  Culinary ...

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Feb 17

The Anser Lottery list has been posted

The Anser Lottery list has been posted

Please go the Anser Admissions page to view the results of the 2012-2013 lottery. All offers of enrollment will be offered via phone or email. This process can take a while so we ask that parents be patient as we work through the list.  We will post an announcement via this website when all open ...

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Feb 9

Anser featured in School Choice program

Anser featured in School Choice program

Anser students, families and teachers were interviewed for a KTVB School Choice Program. You can use this link to watch the portion that highlights our school. Great job everyone!

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Jan 24

Anser Lottery Tours and Open House

Anser Lottery Tours and Open House

Anser will begin accepting lottery applications for the 2012-2013 school year as of January 1st, 2012. The 2012-2013 lottery will be held Thursday February 16th at 1:00pm at Anser. 2012 Tour and Open House dates: Tours: 1 hour, begin at 10:00am. Please RSVP. January 12th, January 25th and February 9th  Open House: Wednesday February 1st, ...

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Jan 17

Winter Weather- In the event of school closure or CBC/Electives cancellation

Winter Weather- In the event of school closure or  CBC/Electives cancellation

Hello Families,  A winter storm is predicted for tomorrow, with 3-6 inches of snow accumulation possible. Anser follows the Boise School District policy for snow closures and will only close if Boise School District announces that they are closing. This happens extremely infrequently.  If snow has accumulated before 7:30 am you should watch your local  ...

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Jan 17

Kindergarten Revision process

Kindergarten Revision process

Here is an interesting research article on using the revision process with Kindergarteners. The names of the study participants have been changed, but you might recognize the work of our Kindergarteners. Congratulations to Maggie Chase, author of this article, and long time Anser collaborator on getting published! Language Arts Article

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