Weekly Update 21 – February 19, 2026

Calendar of Events
Th. 2.19	6:00 PM School Advisory Council
Fr. 2.20	NO BUS SERVICE 8:00 AM K-8 Mass w/ music (church) 5:45 PM Family Stations of the Cross (church) 5:50 PM Soup Supper begins (Doran Hall) 6:30 PM Lenten Talk (Doran Hall) 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross (church)
Sa. 2.21	9:00 AM STEM Club
Su. 2.22	Lenten Family Event following the 10:00 AM Mass (Doran Hall)
Mo. 2.23	Out-of-uniform passes may be used
We. 2.25	6:00 PM Spark 2nd-4th grade youth (youth room) 6:00 PM Ignite 5th-8th grade youth (youth room)
Th. 2.26	Last day of 2nd Trimester 6:30 PM Prayer Service for Anne Flynn (Doran Hall)
Fr. 2.27	School Not In Session: Staff Development Day Deadline for Aim Higher scholarship applications
Looking Ahead
Su. 3.1	Last day to get Bash tickets at a discounted price
Sa. 3.7 - We. 3.11	Parish Mission begins at all weekend Masses on March 7 & 8
Mo. 3.16 - Fr. 3.20	School Not in Session: Spring Break

Dear St. Charles Parents!

We’re running out of February, so get your Early Bird Borromeo Bash tickets before March 1st! If you’re new to St. Charles, this is a very fun fundraiser and social event for parents. Jump in and buy tickets; you won’t regret it! 2026 Borromeo Bash

Thank you for your increased participation in the pick-up line and for keeping the bus lanes clear. These are both real safety concerns, and we appreciate your help to keep all of our students safe. We still have room for improvement; so please do not drop off or pick up in the bus lane, and please use the pick-up line to pick up. Walking up and waiting to meet your children is fine, too!

We have a lot of responses to the school survey for our Lumen Accreditation this spring. This survey provides important data for our school, and it helps inform decisions. Please fill out the survey! If there is a situation or circumstance that you would like to discuss or address, please contact me or the appropriate staff member. I would hate to have the survey replace dialogue between parents and teachers.

The season of Lent is here, and we had a prayerful Ash Wednesday Mass yesterday. Students in grades 3-8 will have the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on March 3rd and 4th, as indicated on the calendar.

If you are planning to apply for financial aid for the 2026-27 school year, please make sure you complete the application by February 27th so that your family is eligible for Aim Higher Scholarships. If financial support is important to you, this helps to make sure your family qualifies for all of the available scholarship funds.

February 27th is a work day for faculty at St. Charles; no school for students that day!

We will be working on Lumen Accreditation narratives, report card prep, and end of the trimester work. That is correct, we are at the end of Trimester 2!

God bless you,

Danny Kieffer

St. Charles School Principal

Register NOW! STEM Club for 5th-8th Graders ~ Starts this Saturday!

Check out this exciting opportunity for 5th-8th graders, especially for those who excel in math and science and have the desire to go deeper and focus on math, science, and engineering projects. Saturdays from 9:00 AM – Noon, February 21, March 28, April 18, and May 9. The cost is $40/student. Please reserve your spot HERE and find the printable permission form HERE.

STEM Club flyer

Prayer Service with Mrs. Anne Flynn ~ Thursday, February 26

As many of you know, our dear former 2nd grade teacher, Anne Flynn, has been battling cancer. You are invited to come to Doran Hall on Thursday, February 26, at 6:30 PM to pray with Mrs. Flynn via Zoom. For more information, please see this flyer.

2026-27 School Year Aim Higher Scholarships – Deadline February 27

Aim Higher Foundation is a non-profit organization that assists parents in making sure that every child is able to attend Catholic school. They give out scholarships all across our diocese. Students from St. Charles have received them each year. Again this year, they have invited everyone in our diocese to apply for Aim Higher Scholarships through TADS. Click on the following link to find a flier that includes details about how to apply for this scholarship. AIM Higher Scholarship Flyer in English and AIM Higher Scholarship in Spanish.

We encourage you to apply if you already receive financial aid or think you may be eligible. The deadline is February 27, 2026.

All current families receiving an Aim Higher Scholarship for this school year must complete their application by February 27, 2026, to be eligible for the scholarship to continue into the next school year.

Borromeo Bash~Early Bird Pricing Ends March 1st

We are currently seeking donations and sponsorships for the Bash. Popular items include:

Sports, concert, or event tickets
Experiences such as cabin stays, vacation rentals, fishing or hunting charters, flight vouchers, or other local adventures
Gift cards (restaurants, shopping, entertainment, services)
Wine, beer, or spirits
Toys, arts & crafts, jewelry, handbags, and other unique or fun items
Family-friendly packages (museum, zoo, or attraction passes)
Wellness and beauty items (spa treatments, salon services, fitness classes)

Donations may be dropped off at the school office. Thank you for helping make the Borromeo Bash a success!

Borromeo Bash Website

5th-8th Grade Baseball & Softball ~ Sign Up by Friday, February 27

Sign up for the 2026 St Charles spring baseball and softball season is underway for 5th -8th graders. Consent forms can be found here. Unlike the fall and winter, when we can allow 4th graders to participate, the athletic association does not have a 4th grade league in the spring. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Carpenter (tcarpenter@stchbs.org) or Mr. Hartnett (mhartnett@stchbs.org).

Register for St. Charles School & Church Summer Camps

Click on the camps below for all the details and registration information.

Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11

Art Camps current K-8th graders
Basketball Camps current 3rd-8th graders
Floor Hockey Camp current 4th-8th graders

Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 18

Volleyball Camps for current 3rd-8th graders
Crochet Camps for current 3rd-8th graders

Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10

Extreme Faith Camp for current 5th – 8th graders is FULL. Please contact Katie to be added to the waitlist: kwalker@stchb.org.

Sunday, July 19 – Thursday, July 23

Camp Verita for current 8th – 12th graders. Sign up HERE

New Student Applications Open for the 2026-27 School Year

Please spread the word! Apply here.

2025 Education Tax Information

Please click HERE.

St. Charles Playgroup & Coffee Break

The parish and school of St. Charles warmly invite you and your little one(s) to a playgroup and coffee break weekly on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM. We usually meet in the Youth Room of the church. Sign up here to receive email updates. Get rejuvenated and inspired in your vocation as a parent! More info here.

Parish Updates and Events

Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross ~ Fridays during Lent

Everyone is welcome to come to the Soup Supper and Stations of the Cross! For more information, click HERE.

Mark your calendar: Parish Mission March 8, 9, 10, and 11

The parish mission will begin at the weekend Masses and continue at 6:30 PM on March 9, 10, & 11. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM in Doran Hall before the talks. Childcare will be available for children in 1st grade and younger.

Parish Mission Info and Meal Sign-up

Red Bird Ministries ~ Lenten Grief Support Group

Parents who have lost a child (from pregnancy through adulthood) are invited to a Lenten grief support group facilitated by leaders of the local chapter of Red Bird Ministries. The group begins on Thursday, February 19th, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM and continues through Lent. Whether you are new to the journey of child loss or are desiring a more intimate relationship with the Lord, join us to journey through brokenness to a place of peace, commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent praying and fasting in the desert. Meetings take place at St. Charles Borromeo Church in St. Anthony, and registration ends February 12th. Register HERE and direct questions to Marge and Matt.

Red Bird Ministries Info

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 if you are interested in this ministry.

Prayer Corner

If you would like to add someone to our prayer corner, please email the information to Danny Kieffer.

For a full and speedy recovery for student Charlie, who is in the hospital with flu complications.
For complete healing of an extremely serious cancer diagnosis for St. Charles graduate Steven Tiongson.
For renewed prayers for a complete healing for our former, beloved teacher, Anne Flynn, who is battling cancer once again and for guidance and strength for her family.
For Regun brother to former students Kahley and Remy. 17 year-old Regun’s cancer has come back, and he is now in hospice care. Please pray for Regun and for his family.
For the repose of the soul of Gail, great grandmother to student, Raleigh, and for the comfort of Gail’s family.
For the repose of the soul of Betty, great grandmother to student Holden, and for the comfort of Betty’s family
For a full recovery from surgery for Christophe, father of students Côme, Inés, Amaury, and Zita.
For healing and good medical care for Bob, brother of staff member Cindy Brown-Kasel.
For comfort and healing for the Annunciation Community.
For the peace of Christ to reign in our hearts, our homes, our community, our world.

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