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The Weekly Rundown -- Fall Fest Edition!
Mission Statement: St. Charles Parish School in Hartland, Wisconsin nourishes and grows a vibrant Catholic community committed to innovation, responsiveness and compassion as it prepares and challenges students in their intellectual, spiritual and moral lives.
Hello Parents,
I could not be more proud of the start of the school year. It's been an amazing first two weeks filled with joy, prayer, and teamwork. Teachers were well prepared to receive students and implemented highly engaging and fun team building activities for our students to learn about one another and how to work together. We ended the first week with a wonderful all school Mass and commissioning the 8th graders as leaders. This is a beautiful event and leaves a lasting impression on all.
* New Staff - We have a music teacher! I am happy to announce the hire of Ms. Jeanne Marie Stalteri. Ms. Stalteri comes to us from Indiana, Pennsylvania as a recent graduate from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Music Education and Saxophone Performance. She started Tuesday, Sept. 4th and immediately jumped right in making connections with students.
* Safeguarding Training - Any individual that is in contact with students needs to complete Safeguarding God=E2=80=99s Children training, which includes ALL employees and volunteers. This is a one-time training and is offered at various locations in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee throughout the year. If you have not completed the training, please click to view the upcoming trainings and register. There is a training at St. Charles on Thursday, Sept. 16 beginning at 6 pm. Individuals who have completed the training need to have a background check and sign the Code of Ethical Standards every five years.
* Soles Walk Registration - It is that time of year to register for the annual Archdiocese of Milwaukee Soles Walk for Catholic Education! I have been participating in this walk from the beginning and I look forward to it every year. It is absolutely amazing to see and be a part of an event with so many individuals that are dedicated to Catholic education. Please sign up, make a donation, and join me in this event that brings us all together to not only benefit St. Charles, but all of what Catholic education is all about. All donations stay right here at St. Charles!
Following His plan,
Mr. Garvey
The Class of 2019 at Mass and the Commissioning ceremony
NEWS About Fall Fest
Fall Fest, the three-day carnival of rides, music, food and fun begins Friday, Sept. 7!
Fall Fest Dress Down
Students can dress down for $2 on Friday, Sept. 7. This is a special offer Dress Down because we know kids will want to hit the carnival rides at Fall Fest right after school. Bring the money in on Friday, Sept. 7 and give it to your teacher. For guidelines on what to wear for Dress Down click here and visit page 29.
Help Still Needed For Fall Fest
There are a handful of shifts still open for this weekend's fundraiser. If you haven't signed up now is the time to do so. We ask all school families to spend some of their volunteer hours on Fall Fest. Help is needed with parking, food service, the games tent and other areas. Please, please sign up today for a three-hour shift. Look here for volunteer opportunities.
Win TWO unlimited carnival ride wristbands for Fall Fest!
1. Students are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the St. Charles Food Pantry. There is a bin downstairs near the concession stand by the gym. The last day to donate is Friday morning, Sept. 7.
2. Receive one drawing entry for each donated item. Please note: No expired items will be accepted. The food pantry does not need canned vegetables, chicken noodle soup or vegetable soup.They especially need spaghetti sauce, juice, flavored oatmeal, cereal, flour, white rice, salad dressing, mayonnaise, canned pasta, meat-based Progresso or chunky soups, liquid dish soap, Kleenex and paper towels. [Please remember that one 6-pack of Ramen noodles will count for 1 ticket.
3. A total of two lucky winners from the school will be drawn on Friday, Sept. 7 at 3 pm. Winners will be announced at the end of the school day on Friday, Sept. 7.
St. Charles Has Got Talent -- Deadline Extended!
NEW this year, St. Charles will have a talent competition at Fall Fest. Legendary rock-n-roll disc jockey Bob Barry will emcee the competition which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 1 pm to 3 pm in the cabana. Our own Fr. Ken and Middle School Science Teacher Mrs. Grolemund will be among our celebrity judges.
Cash prize of $100 will be awarded to the winner. It is open to acts of all ages and all talents in the Hartland community. If you don't compete please come and watch and cheer on your favorite acts!
To register visit www.stcharlesfallfest.com and print out the form. Fill out the form and return the form and entry fee to the Parish Office. For more information contact Jane Walloch at fallfest@stcharleshartland.org.
More School News
Homework Club Begins Oct. 1
Homework Club starts at 3:25 pm and ends at 4:15 pm on most Mondays. Middle school students work with students in lower grades on homework or educational games. It's free and most kids love it. To enroll click here. For middle school students who want to help click here.
Dress Down Sale Now On
Purchase five Dress Down passes for $10 and let your kids have days off from wearing their uniform. Print the form here and turn it in to the School Office. The $10 fee will be applied to your TADS account. Students must use all their passes by mid-January 2019. Dress Down passes can't be used on Mass days. The deadline to turn in the form is Friday, Sept. 14.
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign ups for a variety of volunteer jobs for the 2018-2019 School Year are now available. Please take a few minutes to peruse all the opportunities by visiting this link. Parents with students in 5K through 8th Grade are asked to perform 40 hours of service, parents with students in 4K are asked to perform 20 hours and parents with students in 3K are asked to perform 10 hours.
Among the highlights of opportunities which are easy and enjoyable and a great way to meet other parents:
* The Lunch room where we need help every weekday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d44a8a72ea46-lunch3
* The Health room where we need help every weekday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d44a8a72ea46-health3
* The Library where we need help every weekday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d44a8a72ea46-library5
* Spirit Wear Sales the weekend of Sept. 29 & 30. We need volunteers to help with the try-it-on sale after all Masses: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040D44A8A72EA46-spirit2
Calling All 3rd through 8th Grade Cheerleaders
The St. Charles cheerleading season will start soon. We'd love to have your daughter join us! The following are frequently asked questions:
- We cheer only at St. Charles home games (so not every weekend)
- You may play basketball and cheer. We will make sure that there are few/if any conflicts. Basketball would take priority over cheer.
- You are welcome to cheer with us -- even if you have never cheered before!
- We are still working on practice times but hopefully will know shortly.
Sign up by visiting http://registration.stcharlesathletics.com/page/school_athletics_registration
Please also send Jane Walloch an email with your intent to join so we can start planning our squads or if you have any questions.
Cub Scouts
Pack 24 welcomes boys in 5K through 5th grade to join the dynamic group. We combine fun activities with opportunities to grow in virtue, character and leadership. Pack 24 will sell popcorn after all Masses the weekend of Sept. 15 & 16. The first Pack meeting is Tuesday, Sept.16 from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Parish Hall The pack is growing (we presently have 46 Scouts!) and we=E2=80=99d love to have more St. Charles families involved.
Please note: the pack is open to all interested families so invite friends or extended family members as well. For more information, visit www.hartlandpack24.org or contact Cubmaster Brion Collins at 414-807-6859.
Children's Choir
Students in 3rd through 8th Grade interested in singing in the Children's Choir at weekly school Masses and weekend Masses once a month are encouraged to contact Dr. Aaron Mathews through email or call 262-367-0800. Rehearsals are Tuesdays after school from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. All students are welcome to join. It's a great way to participate in Mass.
Chess Team Registration Now Open
Do your kids love chess or want to learn how to play chess? Join our new St. Charles School Chess Team as we welcome players of all levels. Chess is a team sport as well as an individual sport. Our team meets three times a month on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm to 7 pm in the Instructional Meeting Center (IMC). All students in 1st through 8th Grades are welcome. We welcome students from St. Charles Parish School, students attending public or other private schools and home-schooled students. The only requirement is that the students are St. Charles parishioners.
Longtime chess instructor Chris Seaman, who is well known in the chess community, will coach the team. The first team meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. There is a parent meeting from 6:30 pm to 7 pm that evening. We welcome new and returning players to join the team. Visit www.stcharleschessteam.com for more information and to register.
Important Dates To Remember
While the 2018-2019 School Year is just beginning we wanted to inform you of some upcoming events so you can Save the Dates on your calendars. More information to come on each event!
* Trivia Night -- Saturday, Nov. 17 in the Borromeo Room
* Family Dance -- Thursday, Jan. 31 in the Gym
* St. Charles Auction & Dinner -- Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Milwaukee Marriott West.
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