Weekly Update 34 – May 29, 2025
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| Th. 5.29 | 6:30 PM 5th-8th Band & Choir Concert (gym) |
| Fr. 5.30 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) 9:00 AM Preschool/PreK Program (cafeteria) Sports Camps registrations due |
| Sa. 5.31 | 10:00 AM Ordination of new priests (Cathedral of St. Paul) |
| Mo. 6.02 | Out-of-uniform passes can be used Last day of Kindergarten 4th grade Instrument Preview Day 6:30 PM Kindergarten Graduation (cafeteria) |
| Tu. 6.03 | Last day of After Care 6:30 PM 8th Grade Graduation Mass & reception (church & Doran Hall) |
| We. 6.04 | 8:00 AM 1st-7th Mass with music (church) 11:30 AM Dismissal No bus service home after school 4:30 PM Summer Celebration Tailgate Party (school front lawn & south parking lot) |
| Th. 6.05 | School office closed for meetings. |
| Fr. 6.06 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM School office open |
Dear Parents,
The Mass with Bishop Izen and the receptions that followed were fantastic. I felt blessed to have a bishop visit us to celebrate Mass and offer such a great message for our children. In other clergy news, Fr. Przybilla turned 20 in priest years yesterday! Wednesday was the 20th anniversary of his ordination. You can still wish him a happy 20th at frprzybilla@stchb.org.
The Home & School Council is the heartbeat of St. Charles, and I’m always impressed by how they add fun touches to all our events. Next year, there are a number of positions open, and I would like all returning parents to take a look and consider a role on our Home & School Council. If you have been looking for an opportunity to get more involved, opportunity is knocking right now! See HERE!
Today is our 8th graders’ last day of classes, tomorrow they go on a field trip, and on Tuesday they graduate with a Mass and reception at our church. They have been a great class, and we will certainly miss their leadership next year.
June 4th is the final day of school for the 1st-7th graders. The school day ends at 11:30 AM. There is no bus home that day, so come on foot or join the pick-up line! We will have a tailgate party that evening from 4:30 PM-7:30 PM. You can bring your own food for dinner or purchase food from the food truck (TBD). There will be treats available from our Home & School Council. Please speak to the volunteers handing out the treats about getting involved with Home & School!
God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
NEW: Bus Applications for 2025-26 School Year ~ June 4th
If you are interested in bus service (through the district) for your K-8 student(s) for the 2025-26 school year, please complete the bus application form by June 4. All students who want bus service MUST apply for the 2025-26 school year. Every request will be reviewed, but there are no guarantees of out-of-district service or where stops will be located. Please apply HERE
Important End-of-the-Year Information
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Final tuition payments are now due. Please make plans for any remaining payments.
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All library books are due tomorrow, May 30.
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Please pay all library fees for lost books by Friday, May 30.
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All lunch balances must be covered by the last day of lunch service: Tuesday, June 3.
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Last day of After Care is Tuesday, June 3.
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Last day of school for grades 1-7 is Wednesday, June 4. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. There is no bus service home.
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Since After School Care payments are billed through TADs, your final bill will be due mid-June. You will receive an invoice from TADs.
Sports Camp Registrations Due Tomorrow!
Due to such a wonderful response, Crochet Camp registration is now closed.
Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12:
- Basketball Camps: current 3rd-8th graders
- Floor Hockey Camp: current 4th-8th graders
Monday, June 16-Thursday, June 19:
- Volleyball Camps: current 3rd-8th graders
Faith Day Camp
Faith Day Camp is back June 24,25, & 26! Calling all 3.5-year-olds to current 5th graders. The camp day begins at 8:45 AM and ends at noon. Find all the details about Faith Day Camp HERE!
Tailgate Party ~ Wednesday, June 4
Celebrate the last day of school with our annual Tailgate Party on Wednesday, June 4, from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Fun for the whole family!! Food trucks & kids’ games! Find all the details for the Tailgate Party HERE
A Note from Our Home & School President!
As the school year wraps up, we want to take a moment to say what a marvelous year it has been! Home and School is so grateful for everyone who has volunteered, donated, and supported our school and community—thank you!
We still have one more volunteer opportunity available before the year ends, as well as a few open committee positions for the upcoming year. We’d absolutely love to have you join us! If you’re interested or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Blessings,
Andrea Richardson. andrearichardson99@gmail.com. 651-470-5812
Home and School President
Lost & Found
Feel free to stop by to check the Lost & Found before the end of the year. All items will be set out at the Summer Celebration Tailgate Party as well.
Used Uniform Collection
Cleaning out the closets before summer? Drop off any uniforms in good condition (jumpers, skirts, pants, shorts, shirts, sweatshirts) at the school office now for our Used Uniform Sale in August. If the office is closed, donations can be left in the black tub with the yellow lid outside the main entrance. Donations accepted through July.
Summer Tutoring at St. Charles
Jen Gasik – Is your student struggling with math or reading/spelling concepts? Do you want your student/s to have a weekly “brush up” on skills throughout the summer? Do you have a small group of student friends who would like to have a summer book club or a 6-8 week introduction to playing the piano? I am available for many fun learning opportunities this summer! Scheduling flexible. Please email jgasik@stchbs.org for more info!
Sheyenne Gehlhausen – I am one of the 4th grade teachers at St. Charles and will be graduating in May with my master’s in reading education from the University of St. Thomas. If you have a student who needs extra math/reading help, or perhaps even enrichment in these areas, I will be available for tutoring sessions at St. Charles this summer, starting in June. Please reach out for scheduling and more information at sgehlhausen@stchbs.org.
Victoria Paine – Including my time here at St. Charles, I have been teaching middle school for over 20 years. I bring the skills of a reading specialist in addition to my regular work with any English subject matter (reading, writing, grammar, spelling). I will tutor students in 4th grade and above. I am available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the day. Both short-term help on summer reading projects and long-term goals to improve reading are possible. If you are interested in booking a time slot or would like more information, please contact me at vpaine@stchbs.org.
Jeanne Sharp – I am a licensed middle school math teacher, and I would be available to work with 6th – 8th grade students looking for some math tutoring. I am available on Tuesdays. Please feel free to reach out to me by email at jsharp@stchbs.org.
Keep Your Students on Track Over the Summer
Check out the Summer Skills Review Books to help your children stay academically sharp during the summer months with Summer Skills teacher-recommended curriculum.
Spread the Word: New Student Applications Open
Tell all your family and friends about St. Charles School! We are now accepting new student applications for the 2025-26 school year.
St. Charles Playgroup
The Meal Train Ministry
Would you like to help provide meals for a person or family in their time of need?
OR do you or someone you know have a short-term need (due to a birth, surgery, illness, etc.) for meals to be delivered to your home? Contact Joan Conlin if you are interested in this ministry.
Parish Updates and Events
The Parish has a YouTube Channel. Learn about the Mass in Father and Deacon’s series “What Happens at Mass” and view past Formation Night speakers.
Check out this Summer Book Club Opportunity for Adults – Find all the details HERE
Prayer Corner
If you would like to add someone to our prayer corner, please email the information to Danny Kieffer.
- For recovery, comfort, and peace for Dr. Durant, grandfather of student Ellie.
- For the repose of the soul of Kathryn great grandmother of students Charlie and Connor and former student Ella, and for the comfort of all the family.
- For the repose of the soul of Peter, grandfather of student Kinley, and for the comfort of his family.
- For the repose of the soul of Joseph, cousin of students Aurora, Colten, and Brayden, and for the comfort of his family.
- For healing from stage 4 cancer for Sid, a friend of a St Charles staff member
- For healing of 6-year-old Margaret and for guidance for her family. Margaret is a cousin of students Adriana, Robbie, Adeline, and Raina.
- For Ann, grandmother of students Eleni, John, and Andrew. Prayers for healing, success of the cancer treatment, and for the doctors and nurses.
- For healing for Bob, grandpa of Emily, as he continues fighting a serious infection.
- For healing from a 3rd cancer diagnosis for Jody, grandmother to students, Torin and Brody.
Helpful Links for Parents:
- St. Charles School Calendar
- St. Charles School Lunch Menus
- St. Charles Athletic Calendar
- St Charles School Volunteers
- Spirit Wear orders
- St. Charles Borromeo Parish
- Cretin Derham Hall Summer STEM Club
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