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The Weekly Rundown
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.
Parents and Students,
I hope everyone was safe and enjoyed the snow day! A few quick reminders since we were not in school on Wednesday:
* On Thursday students and staff are welcome to wear Spirit Wear since we missed it on Wednesday. Spirit Wear is allowed on top with uniform bottoms. And a reminder that the Catholic Schools Week Spirit Wear Sale begins Friday, Jan. 25 and runs through Monday, Feb. 4. This is your opportunity to buy St. Charles Parish and School attire for the spring and summer months. Don't miss out! The next sale is in the fall. Learn more here.
* The Book Fair Bake Sale sponsored by the 7th Grade class takes place Thursday at lunch. All treats are between 50 cents and $1 so send your children to school with extra change. There will be packaged Oreos and Swedish Fish for our students with nut allergies.
* After a one-day delay the 2019 Book Fair opens on Thursday. Mrs. Acker and her army of volunteers are ready to help our students find books they will fall in love with during our "Emojin the Possibilities" Book Fair. All parents are welcome to stop by and browse and buy. To learn more about our Book Sale click here.
* Our Rosary Prayer Group was canceled for Wednesday because of the snow but we have rescheduled it for next Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 8:30 am. This is the perfect time to prayers for our school, student, staff and families during Catholic Schools Week. See you in the Life Teen Cafe.
* Speaking of Catholic Schools Week, we are gearing up for a fantastic week to celebrate Catholic education! Please keep an eye out on Friday for the schedule beginning the week of Jan. 28. There is an event every day and there will be a special Dress Down Day each day. We are still in need of permission slips for the trip to St. Josaphat Basilica. Click here if your child is in 4K through 4th Grade and here if your child is in 5th through 8th Grade. All permission slips are due Thursday, Jan. 24.
* Willy Wonka Jr. Auditions: Congratulations to all of our students who auditioned for the Spring Musical! We had over 50 students (2nd through 7th grades) audition and we are so proud of them for the courage they displayed in order to showcase some of their talents! We are very much looking forward to seeing this amazing event the first weekend of April. A big thank you to parent Mrs. Ferguson, St. Charles 2018 graduate Laynie Walloch and Mrs. Holmes for helping out during the lengthy auditions last Friday and being there for our kiddos!
* Re-enrollment: Enrollment is growing and going very well for the 2019-2020 school year! Our classrooms are robust and we are excited for new families already joining St. Charles. If you are planning to re-enroll, but haven=E2=80=99t done so yet, please refer to the email you received from TADS (December 20th). Email me if you need me to resend the enrollment instructions. Thank you for the privilege of serving you and your family and allowing us the opportunity to educate your child(ren) in 2019-2020!
* Open House at St. Charles Parish School Jan. 27 from 10 am to 1 pm: Encourage family and friends interested in our Catholic school with strong academic expectations and Catholic identity to tour our parish and school. We would love to meet them. All teachers will be on campus and families will tour guests around the campus. Read more here. If you and/or your family would like to help with Open House please email Advancement Officer Christina Holmes. We're always in need of families who can welcome any visitors on that day.
* Country Hoedown Dance-a-Thon: The Second Annual Crusader Challenge Dance-a-Thon is set for Thursday, Jan. 31 during Catholic Schools Week. Information was sent home earlier this month with your child. The theme this year is Country Hoedown as students will dance in the gym for about 40 minutes. Students can ask family members and friends for pledges based on the number of minutes they dance or sponsors can donate a specific amount. Learn more here. We're also in need of parents to help during the hoedown so please visit this link.
Following His plan,
Mr. Garvey
Other News To Share
We have some immediate needs for parents looking for weekend and evening volunteer opportunities. We really need help covering these easy shifts. Can you jump in and assist us?
Book Fair Jan. 23-28
Spirit Wear Sale on Jan. 26 & 27
Little Lambs Childcare during 9 am and 11 am Sunday Masses
Lenten Fish Frys beginning March 8
St. Charles Auction and Dinner: There are many spots to be filled! We need your help selling raffle tickets after weekend Masses Feb. 23 & 24 and March 2 & 3, set up the morning of the auction and assistance during the auction. Working the auction is a great way to meet other parents.
Dress Down Passes Now On Sale: Dress Down Passes for the second semester are now on sale. Print the form and turn it into the School Office and Dress Down passes for your children will be sent home in February. Five passes are $10 and the cost will be billed to your TADs account. The sale ends Thursday, Jan. 31 so return your forms soon.
Mardi Gras Auction: The annual Auction and Dinner is rapidly approaching. Have you bought your tickets for the March 9 event? Reserve your seats here. Also a few reminders:
* Auction Item Wish List: The Auction Committee is still looking for donations and the deadline is Friday, Feb. 15. Take a look at what's needed here. Also, the donation form is here.
* Gift Card Raffle: Did you receive some gift cards over the holidays that you will not use? You can donate them to the Gift Card Raffle! Please put them in an envelope marked Auction Gift Card Raffle and drop off in the School Office. For questions please contact Auction Co-Chairs Wendy Crisci and Elizabeth Andekian.
Chili Cook-off Set For Feb. 2: The 10th Annual Chili Cook-off goes down on Saturday, Feb. 2 after the 5 pm Mass. This is a good-natured competition with several different categories and new this year is a soup category. Don't like chili but want to participate? Then bring soup. Get all the details here. This is a fun night with lots of laughs and full bellies.
Box Tops Contest: Start clipping and finding all of those General Mills Box Tops at the bottom of drawers and still on the boxes. Turn them into your child's teacher by Monday, Feb. 24. There is a classroom competition and the class with the most Box Tops receives a special party. Make sure your Box Tops are in a plastic bag with the class name on the front.
Around the Area
Catholic Virtue Baseball This Summer - Be Part Of This Winning Team
For the past eight years, a growing group of Catholic boys from throughout the greater Milwaukee area has played baseball together as part of the Hartland-based Lake Country Youth Baseball recreational program.The teams are led by Catholic fathers who work with other available dads to teach the fundamentals of the game, develop character, cultivate strong friendships, instill Catholic virtues and build winning teams. Teams are available for boys currently in 4K/5K (T-ball), 1st/2nd grade (coach-pitch), 3rd/4th, 5th/6th & 7th/8th grade (all player-pitch). Previous playing experience is not required. We are forming Catholic teams in advance to facilitate registration with the league. For more information or to reserve a spot on a Catholic Virtue team, please email catholicvirtuebaseball@gmail.com with your name, contact information and the names and grade levels of your children to be registered or call Kevin O'Brien at 508-989-2068 or Mike Kroll at 262-366-2782. Responses requested by Friday, Feb. 1.
7th & 8th Grade Catholic Memorial High School Fun Friday
All 7th and 8th graders are invited to come to Catholic Memorial High School to meet and socialize with other future Catholic Memorial classmates. Come for a pizza party followed by the opening night of the CMH musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie=E2=80=9D ... all for FREE!
Students should be dropped off and picked up at the main entrance and check in at the Cafeteria. Please RSVP at www.catholicmemorial.net and click on Admissions and Visit Us or call Krissy Hartung at 262-542-7101 Ext. 552.
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