Weekly Rundown for December 2

St. Charles Parish & School
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm
262-367-2040
school@stcharleshartland.org

December 2, 2021

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.

Dear Parents,

Happy Advent!

We are blessed in so many ways, and during this joyous Advent season, we are able to take a step back from the day to day and focus on where, when, and how Jesus fits into our lives as we ready our hearts and minds for His birth. We started our journey into these exciting four weeks by entering the school on Tuesday in silence and dimmed lights, and we will continue with silent entrance on Mondays and silent dismissal on Fridays throughout Advent. This simple act allows us to be reminded that we are waiting in holy preparation for the coming of our Lord.

As our hearts remain heavy and we grieve for those most affected by the tragedy in Waukesha, it is prayer and love for one another that will prevail over any act of evil or violence. St. Charles Parish and School is a strong community of prayer warriors, so please continue to keep our greater community in your prayers.

In honor and remembrance of Jackson Sparks, the 8-year-old boy who was killed in the Waukesha Christmas Parade and an avid baseball player/fan, we are asking all students and staff to participate in what is now becoming a nationwide effort to show support for this young man by wearing a baseball jersey or baseball shirt on Friday, December 3.

Following His plan,
Principal Garvey

1st Graders in Ms. Ellenbecker's homeroom created our Nativity scene this year!
We're very impressed by how creative these students are!

Our Advent Concert is next week, and we can=E2=80=99t wait to come together and celebrate the Advent Season with you!

Mr. Sudbrink and our students have been practicing and are ready to lead us in the songs they have learned. Make sure you warm up your vocal chords as you will join our students in the finale!

Here are a few details that will help make sure everything runs smoothly:

Students should dress up (no jeans)
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Students arrive at 5:30 p.m. and report to classrooms =E2=80=94 families can go to the Gym to find seats
Chairs will be set up and the bleachers will be available in order to provide enough space and seating for everyone
Concert will begin at 6 p.m.
- Beginner Band
- 3K-1st Grade students will perform
There will be a short intermission (5-10 minutes) after our Beginner Band and 3K-1st Grade students perform to allow parents with littles to get their child(ren) from their teacher and either return to your seats or you may leave at this time. Students will be with their teacher in the back of the Gym, where you can pick them up. Please make sure you connect with the teacher to ensure the safety of all students. We encourage everyone to stay and enjoy the show, but we understand and respect bedtime routines for our youngest learners. All students in 3K-1st Grade will be under the care of parents following the intermission.
Concert will resume after intermission
- Advanced Band
- 2nd-8th Graders will perform
All students will return to their classrooms at the conclusion of the concert, where you can pick them up. All students need to be picked up from classrooms so that teachers know each student gets home safely. Thank you for your cooperation and help with ensuring the safety of your children!

Our middle-school students had weekly prayer time in the Gym this week, led by Mrs. Smet!

NEWS & NOTES

COVID Update: We currently have one student at home in isolation due to testing positive for COVID-19. Additionally, we have two students in quarantine due to being considered close contacts outside of St. Charles. Please remember to continue monitoring your child's health daily and keep your kids home if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or are not feeling well. We are grateful for all of your prayers and support for our students, staff, and school community!

Mom's Favorite Things Gift Exchange: It's not too late to sign up for our Mom's Favorite Things Gift Exchange tonight at 6:30 p.m.! Please visit our sign-up page for more information and to register. We hope you will join us!

Cheer Team: Calling all students in 3rd through 8th Grade! Please join us for a cheerleading Open House on Friday, December 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the Gym. Please email Penni Lombardi with any questions and/or to register your child!

Report Cards/Trimester 1 (1st-8th): Our first trimester of the school year has ended, and report cards will be coming home with students in 1st-8th Grade on Thursday, December 9. Please sign and return the envelope with your child.

Re-enrollment for 2022-2023 School Year: We are nearing re-enrollment time for the 2022-2023 school year. On December 15, you will receive an email from TADS to enroll your child for next year. We want to make sure you are able to reserve your spot now as we will be opening enrollment for all new families starting January 17, 2022.

Upcoming Events and Dress Down Days:

December 3 =E2=80=94 Baseball Jersey/Shirt - in honor and remembrance of Jackson Sparks
December 9 =E2=80=94 Advent Concert (6 p.m.) - students should dress up
December 13 =E2=80=94 Silent Night - Pajama Day
December 17 =E2=80=94 Christmas Sweater Day
December 20 =E2=80=94 Red/Green Day
December 21 =E2=80=94 Advent Parties
December 22 =E2=80=94 All-School Mass/Early Release

REMINDERS

SCRIP Volunteer Opportunity: Are you looking for a way to volunteer on weekends? We would love your help selling SCRIP in the Parish Office on Sunday, December 5 and Sunday, December 12 after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. If you are interested in helping, please email Aimee Behnke.

Pizza Lunch: Our next pizza lunch is on Wednesday, December 8! It is sponsored by our 8th Grade class to help raise funds for graduation. Please print and submit the order form to the School Office by tomorrow. We apologize, there is not a gluten-free pizza option at this time.

Advent Service Project: During Advent this year, St. Charles will be supporting the local Hartland Food Pantry and St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry in collaboration with the Pacific Holiday Train and Hartland Fire Department to "Stuff the Truck and Fill the Boot.=E2=80=9D We are collecting most-needed items this week. On Friday, December 3, the 5th Grade class will be walking the items to the Hartland Fire Department to later be delivered to the food pantry. We encourage you to shop for items with your children and talk about the opportunity to support those in need within our local community. Thank you for thinking of others during this prayerful season of preparation!

3K & 4K - Peanut Butter
5K & 1st Grade - Canned Fruit
2nd Grade & 3rd Grade - Canned Vegetables
4th Grade & 5th Grade - Cereal and Laundry Detergent
Middle School - Toilet Paper and Paper Towel

Artsonia Holiday Special: Looking for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers? Artsonia is offering a holiday special right now where you can save 15% off one item with promo code HolidayFunds21. The offer ends on December 14!

Volunteer Opportunities: We would love your help in our lunch room and health room! Interested in volunteering? Please visit the Lunch Room sign-up page and the Health Room sign-up page to check out open opportunities. Parents must be safeguarded and have a current background check (from within the last five years) in order to volunteer. Please contact the School Office if you are unsure of your status. Thank you for your time!

"If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members share its joy." - 1 Corinthians 12:26

St. Charles Parish School

526 Renson Rd

Hartland, WI 53029

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