Weekly Update 2 – September 11, 2025
Calendar of Events |
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| Th. 9.11 | NO Parent Info meeting tonight |
| Fr. 9.12 | 8:00 AM Grades K-8 Mass (church) Middle School Trimester 3 Honor Roll Assembly (following Mass) 1st Marathon drawing |
| Mo. 9.15 | NWEA Testing begins |
| Tu. 9.16 | Parkway Pizza Fundraiser Night (2851 Johnson St. NE) |
| We. 9.17 | Family Formation Night - 5:15 PM Dinner, 6:00 PM Talk |
| Th. 9.18 | Mustard Seed Project Charity Day - $1 (or more) students may wear spirit wear |
| Fr. 9.19 | 8:00 AM Grades K-8 Mass (church) Catholic High School Visits (8th graders) |
Looking Ahead |
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| We. 9.24 | Picture Day |
| Sa. 10.4 | St. Charles School Marathon |
Dear St. Charles Parents,
Today is September 11th, Patriot Day. This is a day we all remember. Tragic events took place that affected
millions of lives in our country and around the world. Let’s keep those affected families in our prayers. Even years later, there is a lot of pain from the many lost lives.
Our second week of school is all but in the books, and things are really coming together for a great year!
As a reminder, there is no Parent Information Night this evening – the perfect opportunity for some weeknight family time! The teachers and I are going to send all of the pertinent parent information home electronically on September 18th. I am planning to send a slideshow to parents about what is going on at our school this year. It will probably be like the one I sent in August with audio explaining the slides.
Please take note of the drop-off and pick-up instructions that came out in an email earlier today. We are working on a video to help parents better understand our drop-off and pick-up processes.
We will begin NWEA MAP testing next week! Our students in grades K & 1st take two tests that take about 50 minutes each. Our 2nd-8th graders take 3 tests that are the same length. Please make sure your kids eat a good breakfast, get plenty of sleep, and arrive at school on time to help the process go well. These tests will help us assess where the students are currently and plan effective instruction accordingly.
Marathon season is here! We are doing our first prize drawing tomorrow at the end of the day. This is a great time to open that Marathon packet from Back to School Night and read over what is going on with the Marathon this year! It is going to be a sunny weekend, a perfect chance for students to speak with family, friends, and neighbors about sponsoring them. We are taking prayer intentions, organizing service projects, and of course,
collecting money for our school. We want the students to have these conversations, you’re their coach, of course!
This week, the Virtue of the Week has been Docility. This is not one of the first 10 virtues that I think of, but I’ve been learning that it doesn’t just mean be calm! Docility is about being ready to learn, being open to coaching, and allowing other people to share wisdom with you. We can all learn something new!
Uniform reminders are going out this week to students if there is something that needs to be addressed. If you receive one of these reminders, please take care of it by Monday, September 15. I know it seems like a lot of rules at the beginning of the year. We sent out reminders over the summer, and teachers and I are addressing them now, so we can get on with the year!
Thank you for your partnership, and God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
CANCELLED: Parent Information Night ~Thursday, September 11
Please keep an eye out for electronic communication coming from the teachers.
Middle School Honor Roll Assembly for 2024-25 Trimester 3 ~ Friday, Sept. 12
Following 8:00 AM Mass on Friday, September 12, the current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who received honors and high honors in the 3rd trimester of the last school year will be acknowledged. Come for Mass and stay to applaud their accomplishments.
Marathon 2025~ Saturday, October 4
The Marathon is one of the most important school fundraising events of the year. All donations go directly
to our school’s operating budget to support various programs.
We are asking each student in Kindergarten through 8th grade to meet a minimum fundraising goal of
$200. Our school’s total goal to reach is $60,000. Students in preschool and pre-kindergarten are also
invited to participate but are not required.
TADS
You can make your family’s contribution to the Marathon via TADS. Please contact Angela Bollensen
(abollensen@stcbs.org) to make arrangements.
ONLINE via WESHARE
Please share this link with your family, friends, and neighbors via social media, email, or text. To allocate
funds to a specific student(s), please put their name(s) in the comment section. This will count towards
their individual fundraising goal.
MATCHING FUND PROGRAMS
Check out the Marathon day volunteer opportunities for parents and 7th & 8th graders at
SignUpGenius.
Home and School will have Spirit Wear available for purchase. The 6th graders will be
hosting a coffee booth with all donations supporting their November Wolf Ridge trip.
Last, but certainly not least, please send in your prayer intentions slips (forms included in Marathon
packet) to the office to be read during the 9:00 AM Mass and rosary. Thank you and can’t wait to see
everyone there!!!
School Picture Day ~ Wednesday, September 24
All families should have received an email from Slow Road Photo with information about Picture Day next week. No pre-paying or pre-ordering is needed. Please refer to your email or here for more details. Students do not have to wear their uniforms on Picture Day. See below for the Out-of-Uniform Dress Code (from the Parent & Student Handbook).
Interested in Karate on Tuesdays at St. Charles?
To find out information and to register Click Here.
School Year Reminders
- Please send a note to school if there is a change in your child’s end-of-the-day routine. If changes need to be communicated after the day begins, please be sure to include the office in any email communications (stchbs@stchbs.org) because teachers may not have a chance to check email during the day. You may also call the school office at 612-781-2643.
- Please remember that there is NO PARKING on Stinson Boulevard in front of the school area so that all the buses will have plenty of space to drop off students.
- For the safety of all our students, please use the pick-up line after school to pick up your children.
- All children waiting for rides after 3:00 PM will be sent to St. Charles After School Care.
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
Family Formation Night – Wednesday, September 17
Families with kids of all ages are invited for the first Family Formation Night of the year! Start with a free supper at 5:15 PM followed by a talk at 6:00 PM. Childcare for littles is available! Click here for all the details and to RSVP for dinner.
Spark: 2nd – 4th Grade Youth Group
Click here for all the details. Next meeting is September 24th.
Prayer Corner
If you would like to add someone to our prayer corner, please email the information to Danny Kieffer.
- For the repose of the soul of Bob, great-grandfather of students Lorenzo, Leo, and Luca, and comfort for his family.
- For comfort and healing for the Annunciation Community.
- For the peace of Christ to reign in our hearts, our homes, our community, our world.
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
★ Weekly Update article deadline: Wednesday, 9:00 AM – Send submissions to mwappes@stchbs.org ★
