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The Weekly Rundown
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.
Happy Advent Everyone!
Our Advent Concert is tonight!!! Please join us in the gym at 6:30 pm. Students need to report to their classroom by 6 pm. Music teacher Ms. Stalteri and the students have been working hard to prepare for an engaging and wonderful evening of music and celebration. Looking forward to seeing you there! Doors to the gym open at 6 pm and seating is first come, first served.
Other Important Announcements:
Spanish Classes in 2019: I am pleased to share joyous news that our Spanish teacher, Claire Schroettner, and her husband are expecting their first baby in late February! We are very excited to add another member to the St. Charles family. We've made fantastic gains in Spanish and we expect to keep the momentum going in 2019. We're looking for a long-term substitute teacher who will oversee Spanish for about six weeks in late February and March until Ms. Schroettner returns from maternity leave. If you know someone who might be interested please email me. Please keep the expectant parents in your prayers!
Lockdown Drill: We will conduct a lockdown drill on Monday, Dec. 17th. Just as we practice fire drills on a regular basis, we also want to practice other emergency procedures to help eliminate any confusion by students, staff, and guests that are in the building. Teachers have been discussing our lockdown procedure with students so that we will be ready on Monday. I have asked Hartland Police Department to be present so that they are aware of our lockdown drill/procedures and to provide helpful feedback in any areas that need improvement.
Mom=E2=80=99s Gift Exchange: A big shout out and thank you to Erin Plas for her work coordinating the Mom=E2=80=99s Gift Exchange hosted by the Home and School Association. It was a terrific turnout and gave moms a chance to connect with meet parents new to the school. Thank you for all your work on this wonderful get together!
Reconciliation: As we are preparing our minds and our hearts during this Advent season, students in Grades 3 through 8 will have the opportunity to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Friday, Dec. 14th. We are very blessed to have seven priests available to hear confessions from students.
Sock Drive: Our St. Charles Student Council has chosen to work with the Hope Center in Waukesha and are coordinating a Sock Drive. New socks are being collected now through Wednesday, Dec. 19th. All students that donate a pair of new socks will be able to participate in the Ugly Sweater/Crazy Sock Dress Down Day on Wednesday, Dec. 19th. Students can donate socks to their classroom and student council reps will pick them up or they can drop them off in the bin outside of the School Office. Thank you so much for supporting this service project and our mission to help others.
Re-Enrollment Begins Saturday: We are nearing re-enrollment time for the 2019-2020 School Year. On Saturday, Dec. 15th, you will receive an email notice to enroll your child for the 2019-2020 School Year. We want to make sure you are able to reserve your spot now as we will open enrollment to all new families starting Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Rosary Group: Please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 19th at 8:30 am in the Life Teen Cafe for Rosary Group. We are eagerly looking forward to getting together to intentionally pray for our students, families and school. Headed up by school parent Louise Morris, all parents/guardians are welcome to join in prayer. No experience necessary. Whether you are experienced in the rosary or have never prayed the rosary before, all are welcome to come together. Prayer sheets and rosaries will be provided.
Recess Help: We're looking for recess help for the remainder of the school year. As you may have heard, Ms. Olga Jimenez, one of our longtime recess monitors, is officially retiring Friday and we are in need of an extra set of eyes on the playground. If you have an hour to spare (11:55 am - 12:55 pm) and would like to hang out on the playground with our kiddos, please email me. Thank you to Mrs. Cavanaugh, Mrs. Randa, and Mrs. Sweeney for volunteering to help out next week!
Following His plan,
Mr. Garvey
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Announcements to Keep in Mind:
Drop Off Line: A quick reminder that the drop off line in the morning is for dropping off kids who can get themselves out of the car and walk to the front doors. If your children need help getting out of the car or if their backpacks are in the trunk, we encourage you to please park in the Safe Parking Area west of the drop off lane. There are plenty of parking spaces and you can assist your child by retrieving backpacks and lunches, etc. Your children can walk in from the Safe Parking Area. We want to keep the drop off line efficient and orderly. Thank you for your cooperation.
SCRIP For Christmas Delivery: All SCRIP order forms must be dropped off to the Parish Office by 8 am on Sunday, Dec. 16 for guaranteed Christmas delivery. SCRIP gift cards will be sent home by Friday, Dec. 21. Take advantage of this easy service and order your gift cards today. SCRIP is convenient for parents and a profitable fundraiser for the school. Buy all your gift cards in one place! Click here for the SCRIP form. Please note that any orders dropped off after 8 am on Dec. 16 will be filled after Christmas. For questions about SCRIP contact Rebecca Dibb.
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Student Stars: Several St. Charles students continue to perform in holiday productions and we wanted to let you know so you could support them. MollyClaire Gibbons, a 7th Grader, is performing in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at Lake Country Playhouse later this month and Eve Skatrud, a 7th Grader, is in Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols through Waukesha Civic Theater. In addition, Lila Jochman returns to the Milwaukee Ballet to dance in the Nutcracker. This is her third year as part of the cast. She performs in shows on Dec. 15th at 12 pm, Dec. 16 at 2 pm, Dec. 21 at 7 pm, Dec. 23 at 5 pm and Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 2 pm. For more information visit the Milwaukee Ballet.
Winter Sports Classes: What are your kids doing in January? Check out Merton Athletics to learn more about the Winter Programs. There is tumbling at Heat Athletics along with indoor coed soccer and basketball for girls and boys. Registration for January classes closes Friday, Dec. 21 so don't delay.
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