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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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Principal Garvey was the surprise guest reader in 2nd Grade earlier this week!
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NEWS & NOTES
Dress Down Day Today: Today is a dress down day! Students and staff are welcome to wear sports gear.
Parent Reconciliation Today: School parents are welcome to attend Reconciliation today from 10-11 a.m. in the Church!
Staff Update: We have a few announcements to make regarding some of our staff who will be departing after this school year. After over thirty years in education, both Mrs. Kathy Mullen and Mrs. Karen Barry have decided to retire and are very much looking forward to traveling, relaxing, and spending more time with family. Our school will not be the same without them, but we couldn't be happier for them to start their next chapter. Please congratulate Mrs. Mullen and Mrs. Barry on their announcement of retirement! Also, our long-time teaching assistant Mrs. Tracy Melzer will be moving out of state with her husband at the end of the school year. We'd like to thank Mrs. Melzer for her years of dedication and service to our school. She will be greatly missed at St. Charles!
2024-2025 School Calendar: Our 2024-2025 school calendar is now available! Be sure to save it for future reference.
Athletic Board Positions: The Athletic Board is looking for individuals to fill the following positions: Volleyball Coordinator, Uniform Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. If you are interested in any of these positions, please email Amy Galbari.
St. Charles Golf Outing: Save the date for our 23rd Annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 3 at Ironwood! More details and sponsorship opportunities will be coming soon. Proceeds benefit our Athletic Association. This is a great volunteer opportunity! For more information or to volunteer, please email Ashley Leonhard.
Knights of Columbus Essay Contest: Congratulations to 8th Grader Megan on winning 1st Place in the Knights of Columbus' Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest! 8th Grader Ben also received an Honorable Mention for his essay. This year's theme was "How Can the Church Evangelize in the Digital Age?" We are so proud of these students!
Shamrock Classic: Congratulations to our 6th Grade boys' basketball team for winning 1st Place in St. John Vianney's Shamrock Classic Tournament last weekend! They also finished the year undefeated in their conference games. Well done, Crusaders!
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Knights of Columbus Regional Competition: Several of our 5th-8th Grade students recently participated in the Knights of Columbus' Regional Competition against many other students from around our Archdiocese! They will now move on to the State Competition on Saturday, April 13. Good luck and prayers for these scholars as they continue at the state level: 5th Grader Blake, 6th Grader Harrison, 7th Grader Sam, and 8th Grader Ben!
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REMINDERS
Track Season Starting: Registration is open for the 2024 Track & Field season! The first practice is tonight, March 21, which will include a parent meeting. Please note that the practice schedule has changed! Practices will be on Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at Arrowhead, Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. at St. Charles, and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at Arrowhead. Please visit our website for more information.
VIP Day: We are excited to welcome our VIPs to St. Charles on Friday, May 3! The Hospitality Committee will be providing donuts and coffee for students and their VIPs following Mass. Students and guests must register by Thursday, April 25 on our sign-up form. Please note that each student will need to sign up separately.
Lost & Found: Has your child lost or misplaced something at school since Christmas Break? Please check the Lost & Found! Unclaimed items will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul after Friday, March 22.
Support Our Gala: Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to attend our Gala! We have officially sold out of seats, but you have a chance to join in on the fun by registering to bid on auction items, purchasing a spot in a buy-in party, and voting for "Movie of the Year," which is directed and produced by each grade level. The class with the most votes will win a movie party in the Gym! Please visit our website for more information and to register to participate. Grand Raffle tickets are still available! Tickets are $20 each or five for $100. Don't miss your chance to be the big winner of $4,000 tuition credit or cash!
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteer Opportunities: Below are current volunteer opportunities. We especially need help with supervising our Lunch Room. Please consider giving your time to St. Charles!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Upcoming Arise Events: Arise Family Adoration will be on Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at St. William Church in Waukesha. This family-oriented night of worship will introduce your family to Jesus through prayer, music, and children's breakout sessions alongside adult prayer and reflection. Arise Worship Night will be on Saturday, April 6 at St. Robert Bellarmine in Union Grove. The event will start at 5 p.m. with Mass and will include a spiritual message from Fr. John LoCoco. Please visit Arise Milwaukee's website for more information about both events.
Day of Faith: The 14th Annual Ballpark Day of Faith will be on Sunday, June 16 at American Family Field! For more information including how to purchase tickets, please check out their flier.
Sailing School: Experience sailing on Nagawicka Lake! Youth and adult classes are being offered at both beginner and advanced levels. Please visit Nagawicka Sailing School's website for more information.
CMH Jr. Crusaders Basketball: Girls currently in 4th-8th Grade are invited to participate in Catholic Memorial's Jr. Crusaders Spring Basketball Skills & Drills program on Sundays from 5-7 p.m. Please visit their website for more information and to sign up.
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"Planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courtyards of our God." - Psalm 92:14
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