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The Weekly Rundown -- Summer 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,
The countdown continues ...T-minus 4 days until we kickoff the 2018-2019 School Year!
=C2=B7 Ice Cream Social - The Ice Cream Social last Sunday was a huge hit! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting new families, the great conversations and the delicious Chocolate Factory ice cream. A big thank you to parents Katie and Radek Kadlcek, Wendy and Peter Crisci, Courtney and Jamie Gelting, and Ashley and Michael Skosey for organizing the social! Many hours of planning were put in during the summer to get ready for this wonderful event. Thank you to all who came out!
=C2=B7 Meet and Greet - Monday, Aug. 27th - 12 pm 6 m
o Teachers and staff are excited to see all of their students on Monday! I have been waiting all summer for this day so please stop in to say hi, meet your teachers and drop off school supplies.
o Student pictures will be taken in the Parish Hall ... SMILE!!! You don't have to wear your uniform for pictures.
=C2=B7 Class Lists - We will send the class lists for the 2018-2019 School Year on Friday, Aug. 24. Keep an eye out for that email.
=C2=B7 Safeguarding Training - Any individual who 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.
o Individuals who have completed the training need to have a background check and sign the Code of Ethical Cconduct every five years.
=C2=B7 Soles Walk Registration - It is that time of year to get register for the annual Archdiocese of Milwaukee Soles Walk for Catholic Education! I have been participating in this walk from the beginning (2013) 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 focuses on what Catholic education is all about. All donations stay right here at St. Charles!
Register for FREE at catholicschoolswalk.org under the "St. Charles - Hartland Crusaders" Team. Also as you prepare for the school year, put aside your gently used shoes for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Bind pairs with rubber bands and leave them in the boxes set up at church and school.You'll also hear much more about the Soles Walk in the coming weeks.
=C2=B7 TADS Contact Info - (ATTENTION!) Please take a look at your contact information in TADS and make any necessary updates. We need to make sure we have accurate records in case of an emergency. Thank you for helping us to ensure the safety and well being of all our students.
o If you have moved and need to update your address (Bus riders), you will also need to call the bus company to notify them so they can update their records and routes.
=C2=B7 TADS Agreements - The deadline for TADS agreements was Wednesday, Aug. 15th. Please contact the School Office for any questions or further instructions to complete your agreement.
School Forms - Please complete these forms and return them to the School Office as soon as possible.Thank you for getting these forms to the School Office prior to the start of the school year so that our office staff can be better prepared for Day 1!
Following His plan,
Mr. Garvey
More Back-to-School News
Bus Routes
Information about bus route and pick up and drop off times were sent to families eligible to ride the bus earlier this week. If you did not receive an email and believe your child is eligible to ride the bus please call the School Office at 262-367-2040.
Calling All Bakers
The Hospitality Committee is a critical part of our school's volunteer efforts and we are searching for parents (or grandparents) who can help. There is space for 25 volunteers. The first event is on Aug. 28 for the first day of school breakfast for teachers and parents. Items can be home made or store bought. Link to the Sign Up Genius for the Hospitality Committee here.
* Please note the Sign Up Genius for the other volunteer jobs for the school year will be released on Monday, Aug. 28.
Hot Lunch Menu And Nutrition Information
We have a new company providing hot lunches for our students and Taher begins on the first day of school. To view the menu choices for the first week of school click here. Also on our web site there is a chart of the nutritional breakdown of each meal. Click here to review the chart for breakfast items and here for lunch items and click here to read the Fall newsletter and find out about lunch prices.
Fall Fest News
Fall Fest, the three-day carnival of rides, music, food and fun is less than two weeks away.
Win one of TWO unlimited carnival ride wristbands for Fall Fest! This is an easy raffle!
1. Students are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the St. Charles Food Pantry. There will be a bin near the School Office from Sept. 3-7.
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. * 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
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, Dr. Mathews, Director of Liturgical Music and Middle School Science Teacher Mrs. Grolemund will be 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 by Monday, Sept. 3. For more information contact Jane Walloch at fallfest@ stcharleshartland.org.
Fall Fest Basket Raffle Needs Your Help
We're hoping school families can help fill the many Raffle Baskets that will be raffled off during Fall Fest.
The Basket Raffle is a significant and important part of the festival.
We are looking for donations and items that can go into themed baskets. The Room Moms for each class were given the theme for their class basket and that information should have been sent to the families in that class. If you haven't heard from your Room Moms on your class theme please reach out to those moms or call the School Office at 262-367-2040.
Drop off items for the baskets to the Parish Office by Monday, Aug. 27. We hope to have all school families contribute to this very easy fundraiser.
The items will then be placed in baskets which will be wrapped up and put on display at Fall Fest beginning Friday, Sept. 7 The winning tickets for each basket will be pulled on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9. Winners need not be present.
Basket Raffle organizers are also in need of large baskets so if you have any to donate please drop them off to the Parish Office. Cellophane wrap and other filler materials for the baskets are also in need.
For questions please call Laurie DeAngelis, Basket Raffle Coordinator, at 414-881-9231 or email laurieldeangelis@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for donating toward this important fundraiser!
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 join the team. Visit www.stcharleschessteam.com for more information and to register.
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 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm. All students are welcome to join. It's a great way to participate in Mass.
Band Notes
Music Director Mrs. Fellows will visit the 4th Grade class next week with an invitation to join the St Charles Band Program. The students will have the opportunity to hear some of the 5th and 6th graders play their instruments and learn about the program.
There will be a Parent Band Recruiting Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 5:30 pm in the music room for any parent and child who is interested in learning more about the band program, including details about cost, lesson scheduling and concerts.
Advanced Band lessons will begin on Thursday, Sept. 6. Rehearsals will not begin until Sept. 20th. Remember your instruments and books!!
Mrs. Fellows is looking forward to another great band year at St. Charles School!!
Advanced Band lessons will begin on Thursday, Sept. 6. Early morning rehearsals will begin after until Sept. 20th. Remember your instruments and books!!
School Supply List
The School Supply List is here. All supplies will be dropped off to your child's class on Monday, Aug. 27 during the Meet and Greet. Read more about the Meet and Greet here.
Uniforms
Students can wear blue or khaki pants or blue, khaki or plaid skirts with red, white and blue polos. The polos must not have any logos on them. Blue or khaki shorts are allowed until Oct. 15 but we kindly ask that shorts not be worn on Mass days. Many parents have luck finding these clothing items at Lands' End, Old Navy, Target and Kohl's. Link here for more specifics on the Dress Code.
For the plaid skirts and jumpers please visit this link to the Lands' End web site. The color is Evergreen/White Plaid. For future reference the school code on the Lands' End web site is 900140401. This will take you to the web site with the skirt and then you enter the Evergreen/White Plaid color.
This is the link for the jumper. The color is Evergreen/White Plaid.
*** New this year is a Facebook uniform exchange where parents can buy and sell clothes. There will not be a Used Uniform Sale this summer at the school as we've decided to try the Facebook page and encourage sales between families. Feel free to buy and sell items through the Facebook page. Payments are coordinated between the seller and buyer. This is the link to the Facebook page. Happy Shopping!
If you have uniforms to donate please consider making a trip to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Waukesha or Oconomowoc. St. Vincent's will gladly take your used clothing. More information is here.
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.
Fall Fest Basket Raffle Needs Your Help
We're hoping school families can help fill the many Raffle Baskets that will be raffled off during Fall Fest.
The Basket Raffle is a significant and important part of the festival.
We are looking for donations and items that can go into themed baskets. The Room Moms for each class were given the theme for their class basket and that information should have been sent to the families in that class. If you haven't heard from your Room Moms on your class theme please reach out to those moms or call the School Office at 262-367-2040.
Drop off items for the baskets to the Parish Office by Monday, Aug. 27. We hope to have all school families contribute to this very easy fundraiser.
The items will then be placed in baskets which will be wrapped up and put on display at Fall Fest beginning Friday, Sept. 7 The winning tickets for each basket will be pulled on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9. Winners need not be present.
Basket Raffle organizers are also in need of large baskets so if you have any to donate please drop them off to the Parish Office. Cellophane wrap and other filler materials for the baskets are also in need.
For questions please call Laurie DeAngelis, Basket Raffle Coordinator, at 414-881-9231 or email laurieldeangelis@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for donating toward this important fundraiser!
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