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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.
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Parents and Students,
We have a very fun and exciting week planned for Catholic Schools Week next week! This is a wonderful time that allows us to come together to share in the joy of Catholic education and celebrate all of our blessings. Be sure to read through the schedule here. Please note the change on Tuesday, January 28; all middle school students must be in uniform for Mass at Catholic Memorial. Thank you for choosing St. Charles Parish School and Catholic education. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Following His plan,
Mr. Garvey
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WHAT'S NEW?
Open House: Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make Open House a success! We had nearly twenty families tour St. Charles on Sunday and have received many applications for new students for the 2020-2021 school year. Thank you to Elly Beede, Alicia Dougherty, Amy Galati, Nadia Hadler, Denise Hearden, Christina Holmes, Julie Kirby, Brandy Kukurba, Liz Mrugacz, Patrice Seibel, and Sarah and Ryan Trapp for helping us welcome future St. Charles families!
Staff Breakfast Assistance: The Home and School Association's Hospitality Committee will be putting together a small breakfast for teachers on Monday, January 27 for Catholic Schools Week. If you are interested in helping provide breakfast, please click here for more information and to sign up.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
New Small Group: Attention moms! Are you looking for an opportunity to grow spiritually, reflect on the coming Gospel reading, and gain fellowship with other Catholic moms? Please join us for an adult-only small group at Birch & Banyan on Thursdays at 8:45-10:30 a.m. through Lent. No childcare provided. Contact Patrice Seibel or Liz Mrugacz with any questions.
Dining Night Out at Dairy Queen: Please take the night off from the kitchen to support St. Charles at Dairy Queen in Delafield from 6-9 p.m. tonight. Dairy Queen will be donating 10% of the night's sales to the school!
Catholic Schools Week Spirit Wear Sale: Our Catholic Schools Week Spirit Wear Sale will run from January 24 to February 3, and there will be a try-on weekend in the parish hallway on January 25 and 26 after all Masses. Items will be delivered in early March. Click here for more information. Please note that the next sale won't be until Fall 2020!
Chili Cook-Off: The annual Chili Cook-off will be on Saturday, January 25 from 6-8 p.m. in the Borromeo Room.
Rosary Group: Our Parent Rosary Group will be meeting again on Monday, January 27 at 8:30-8:50 a.m. in the Spanish Room. Join us to pray for students, staff, parents, and the St. Charles Community. All are welcome to join in prayer - no experience necessary! Prayer sheets and rosaries will be provided.
Men's Basketball League: There are a group of school fathers who are getting together on Tuesday nights from 8:30-10 p.m. in the gym to play basketball. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to Tim Pierret. School and Parish members are welcome and encouraged to join!
Dress Down Passes from First Semester: Don't forget - dress down passes purchased during the first semester need to be used by February 1. Families were recently billed for these passes in TADs, and all charges per each family were applied to one student's account (not each individual student). Please contact the School Office with any questions.
Jesus & Me Upcoming Event: Join us on our Lourdes Fantasy Adventure! Find out about St. Bernadette and Lourdes on Wednesday, February 5 at 9:30 a.m. Children through the age of 5 are welcome to attend. Click here for more information!
Screenagers: We will be hosting film screenings of Screenagers (Part 1) on Sunday, February 9 at 7 p.m. and Screenagers: Next Chapter (Part 2) on Sunday, March 1 at 7 p.m., both in the Borromeo Room. If you are interested in attending one or both of these showings, please RSVP here for Screenagers and here for Screenagers: Next Chapter.
Christian Women Potluck: The Christian Women Salad Supper will be on Wednesday, February 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the Borromeo Room.
Lake Country Life Teen Summer Camp: EDGE Middle School Summer Camp will be on July 12-19, 2020 at Camp Hidden Lake in Georgia. Camp combines a faith-filled retreat experience with outdoor fun. The week includes daily prayer, Mass, powerful speakers, zip lining, messy games, canoeing, swimming, and making memories for a lifetime! Current 5th through 8th Graders are welcome to sign up. Learn more here.
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NEWS AND NOTES
Inclement Weather: As we head into the winter months, we want to make sure that we are prepared for any inclement weather that heads our way. We will follow the Arrowhead School District. If they close due to snow or cold, we will also close. Please make sure to check the local news channels and apps for closings, as well as our school website. In the event that the school needs to be closed, we will send out an email to all parents. If St. Charles does not close due to a weather-related situation and you feel travel to school is not safe, you reserve the right as a parent to keep your child home for any reason you feel is necessary. One quick note to mention: please keep an extra pair of pants in your student's backpack and/or boot bag. We want to make sure students have a backup pair in case they get wet during recess.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Home & School Association: Our HSA needs you! Our Home & School Association (HSA) oversees fundraising and social activities at school such as the Dress Down Pass sales, New Family Ice Cream Social, Dine Out nights, Trunk or Treat, and the Father/Daughter Dance. We also work together to ensure we have volunteers to help with school projects. We need parents to help fill the HSA positions that will be opening in the next year. Many of our parents have children in 7th and 8th grade and will be leaving the group, so we'd love to bring some new parents aboard to learn the ropes before our veterans head off to help with high schools! Our open positions are: VP Community & School Services shadow, School Commission Liaison, and President Elect for 2020-2021. For additional information, please click here. If you are interested, please reach out to Kristin Walsh, Alicia Dougherty, or any other HSA member!
Auction Volunteer Opportunities: Are you interested in volunteering at our Great Gatsby Gala on February 22? We are in need of wine pull volunteers from 5-7 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. as well as volunteers to greet guests from 5-7 p.m. Click here to sign up!
Health Room Help: If you are in need of volunteer hours, we would love your help in the health room! Please click here to sign up. No experience necessary!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Hulafrog Awards: Hulafrog's Most Loved Awards kicked off this week, and voting will be open until February 7! Vote for your favorite places in the area - including St. Charles! Click here to vote.
Old Testament Discussions at Chesterton Academy: Chesterton Academy is hosting Socratic discussions on the foundations of Catholicism throughout this Spring. Topics include Learning Trust: Abraham (February 18), A Place to Worship: Moses (March 24), and A Man After God's Own Heart: David (April 21). All adults are welcome! No RSVP or readings are required ahead of time, and each discussion runs from 7-8 p.m. at Chesterton Academy.
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CHECK OUT ST. CHARLES' AMAZON WISHLIST
Click here or scan the code below to see what's on our Amazon wishlist! Thank you to everyone who has purchased items from the list. We are so grateful for your support!
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