Weekly Update 3 – September 18, 2025
Calendar of Events |
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| Fr. 9.19 | 8:00 AM Grades K-8 Mass (church) Catholic High School Visits (8th graders) 2nd Marathon Prize Drawing |
| Mo. 9.22 | NWEA testing continues Out-of-uniform passes may be used |
| Tu. 9.23 | No Bus Service |
| We.9.24 | Picture Day 6:00 PM Spark: 2nd - 4th grade youth (youth room) 6:00 PM Ignite: 5th - 8th grade youth (youth room) |
| Th. 9.25 | 6:00 PM 6th grade Wolf Ridge parent meeting 6:30 PM School Advisory meeting |
| Fr. 9.26 | 8:00 AM Grades K-8 Mass with music (church) 3rd Marathon Prize Drawing |
Looking Ahead |
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| Sa. 10.4 | St. Charles School Marathon |
| Th. 10.16 - Fr. 10.17 | School Not In Session: Fall Break |
Dear St. Charles Parents,
The beginning of the school year has a lot of rules. It is just part of the process, and it helps the rest of the year go well. Thank you for your support in having a system that works. One thing I need to ask, please do not drop your child off in the bus lane. Please drop them off on 27th Ave. per our drop-off protocol. This is being followed for the most part; however, between 7:35-7:40 we still have 1-2 more buses that need to drop kids off. This is when parents begin stopping in the bus lane causing problems and safety issues. Please do not drop off or stop in the bus lane. We need your support on this.
The season of the Marathon is here, and we’re off to a pretty good start. This weekend is a great opportunity to talk about the Marathon with your kids, go over the packet from Back to School night, and determine who you would like your kids to speak to about sponsorship. It is also a great chance to consider a service project for your family or sometimes families get together on these projects. Marathon day is coming up quickly, and we want to hit our goal of $60,000 this year to support our school’s general operations and keep tuition down.
Parent information emails will be going out to parents this evening. Please go through the slides and syllabi so that you have a general understanding of what is going on in your child(ren)’s classrooms. I am working on an all-school presentation including an overview of highlights of the year ahead. This presentation will not go out this evening, but I’m committed to sending it out by September 30th.
We are building the foundation of a strong school year in a strong school community! Please keep your child’s school in your prayers. We look forward to partnering with you in your child’s development.
God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
It’s MARATHON Time! ~ Saturday, October 4
Our Mara
thon is almost here, and we can’t wait to see everyone!
Community Service Projects are a huge part of our Marathon. When students complete their projects, please fill out the Service Project form (provided in the Marathon packet) and consider submitting photos for our Facebook page . We love hearing and seeing how St. Charles students are impacting our community!
MARATHON REMINDERS:
- Turn in all donations/pledge envelopes, prayer intentions and joke slips
- Keep those service project photos coming! Email them to Andrea Richardson.
Marathon Day kicks off with Mass at 9:00 AM
WeShare
- If you would like to donate via your TADS account, please contact Angela Bollensen to make arrangements.
School Picture Day ~ Wednesday, September 24
All families should have received an email directly from Slow Road Photo TODAY with information about Picture Day. It would be good to add hello@slowroadphoto.com
General Guidelines for OUT-OF-UNIFORM Dress Code
- Girls’ shorts must be mid-thigh in length or longer
- Boys’ shorts must be knee length, 1 inch above or below the kneecap
- Skirts must be at knee length — within 1 inch above or below the kneecap.
- Pants, skirts, and shorts must be worn at the waist
- No leggings as pants, long underwear showing, stretch pants, form-fitting pants, or oversized pants
- No midriff, crop tops, or tank tops
- No hoop, dangle, or large earrings of any kind
- No sandals, Crocs, open-toe, or open-back shoes
- No boots in the classrooms
- No Heelys or roller shoes
Home & School Update
Sign-Up Genius
Concession Stand Volunteers Needed
As we gear up for an exciting sports season, we’re looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers to help run the concession stand! This is a great opportunity to support our teams, meet other families, and contribute to our school spirit. We offer flexible shifts to accommodate your schedule.
What We Need:
- – Volunteers to assist with selling snacks and drinks during games
- – A friendly attitude and a willingness to help
Why Volunteer?
- – Enjoy the thrill of the game while being part of the action
- – Build connections with other parents and the community
- – Help raise funds to support our school
Concession Stand Sign-Up Genius
Thank you for considering this opportunity to cheer on our athletes and make our concession stand a success! Let’s help make this sports season unforgettable!
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
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
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:
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