Weekly Updates 2/16/26

We have a few important updates and reminders to share with you.

No School, Presidents Day

Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Kids Heart Challenge

Thank You! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge at Asante. Through your generosity and support, our students raised over $7,500 for the American Heart Association! Students also learned valuable lessons about keeping their hearts healthy, and we are incredibly proud of their efforts.

Upcoming State Testing Dates

State testing will be taking place at Asante for students in grades 3–5. Please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments or early sign-outs on these days, as uninterrupted testing time is very important.

Fifth Grade Only

AzSCIENCE Test:

March 24, 2026

March 25, 2026

March 26, 2026

Grades 3–5 State Testing:

Writing: March 31, 2026

Reading: April 7, 2026 and April 9, 2026

Math: April 8, 2026 and April 14, 2026

Third Grade Only

Oral Reading Fluency Assessment: March 31, 2026 April 2, 2026 April 3, 2026 (

Testing date will depend on your child’s homeroom teacher.)