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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,
The St. Charles Parish School 2020 Auction "The Great Gatsby Gala" is right around the corner! I hope you have already secured your tickets, but if you haven't, please click here. I would love to celebrate St. Charles with you! Our auction team is still in need of some help. We are looking for a couple of additional volunteers for that evening as well as gift cards ($25 or greater). If you are able to help out, click here or drop off gift cards in the school office. Thank you for your continued support of St. Charles Parish School!
We are excited to continue our Catholic Schools Week celebrations with Mass as a school community on Friday at St. Joseph's Chapel - School Sisters of St. Francis. Students will need to wear a red polo with their khaki pants. Parents, if you would like to join us, please meet us at St. Joseph's Chapel (1501 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215) by 9:30 a.m. Our buses are full, so we won't be able to have parents ride the bus with us. We hope you can join us at Mass, and thank you for your understanding.
We are looking for an additional lunch/recess supervisor to help for the remainder of the school year. If you have some time to spare (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and would like to hang out in the lunchroom and on the playground with our students, please email me to learn more. Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered your time to help out throughout the school year. I greatly appreciate the support and teamwork!
Following His plan,
Mr. Garvey
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WHAT'S NEW?
Parkview Parochial Conference Showdown: Please come and cheer on the 8th grade girls basketball team at one of their last home games this Saturday, February 1 at 11 a.m. as they take on St. Leonard's here at St. Charles. Both teams are undefeated, and the winner will be on top of the Parkview Parochial League! We hope to see everyone there! Good luck, girls!
Spirit Wear Sale: Our Spirit Wear Sale has been extended! Be sure to place your orders by Wednesday, February 5! This is the last sale before the 2020-2021 school year =E2=80=94 don't miss out if you are interested! Orders will be delivered in early March. Click here for more information.
Geography Bee: We have the Geography Bee at St. Charles every year, and the questions come from National Geographic. Students in grades 4 through 8 participated: Andrew Collins and Clara Walker (4th Grade), Catherine Duncan and Chance Holz (5th Grade), Michael O'Brien and Molleigh Federighe (6th Grade), Brandon Dellemann and Trevor Waltersdorf (7th Grade), and Jack Basarich and Jonah Kroll (8th Grade). Congratulations to Molleigh Federighe who came in 3rd Place, Jack Basarich in 2nd Place, and Brandon Dellemann in 1st Place!
Tuition Rebate Information: Don't forget to deduct private school tuition during this upcoming tax season! Information is on the school website under Parent Resources. Click here to find out how to deduct tuition for students in 5K through 8th Grade.
Christian Women Potluck: Save the date for the Christian Women Winter Potluck on Wednesday, February 12 at 6 p.m. All women of the parish are invited to come! Please invite your mothers, adult daughters, fellow parishioners, neighbors, and friends to join us. We will be enjoying an appetizer-themed potluck this time, so bring your favorite appetizer to share. Too busy to make something? Come enjoy anyway =E2=80=94 there will be plenty for everyone! Beverages and cake will also be provided. You are able to sign up on the sign-up shelf outside of church or by clicking here to register. We are in need of volunteers for set up and clean up, the welcome table, and hostessing during the event. Please contact Amy Ferguson or Nancy Van De Laarschot with any questions and/or if you are able to help!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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 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.
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NEWS AND NOTES
Inclement Weather: This is just a reminder that we will follow the Arrowhead School District if there is inclement weather. If they close due to snow or cold, we will also close. Please make sure to check 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 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!
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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 =E2=80=94 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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