Weekly Update 33 – May 21, 2026
Calendar of Events |
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| Th. 5.21 | 6:30 PM Middle School Band & Choir Concert (gym) |
| Fr. 5.22 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) |
| Mo. 5.25 | School Not In Session: Memorial Day |
| We. 5.27 | Preschool - 4th grade Step-Up Day 6:00 PM Spark: 2nd-4th grade youth (Atrium) 6:00 PM Ignite: 5th-8th grade youth (youth room) 7:30 PM Ablaze: 8th-12th grades (youth room) |
| Th. 5.28 | Last day of classes for 8th grade Last day for Preschool & PreK NO Extended Day for Preschool & PreK 6:00 PM School Advisory Mtg |
| Fr. 5.29 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) 9:00 AM Preschool/PreK program (cafeteria) Summer Camp registrations due End of 3rd Trimester |
| Mo. 6.1 | Out-of-uniform passes may be used Last day of Kindergarten 4th grade Instrument Preview Day 6:30 PM Kindergarten Graduation (cafeteria) |
Looking Ahead |
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| Tu. 6.2 | 8th Grade Graduation Mass & Reception (church & Doran Hall) |
| We. 6.3 | 1st-7th grades: Last Half Day of School; No bus service home; 4:30 PM Summer Celebration Tailgate Party! (school lawn & parking lot) |
Dear St. Charles Parents!
As we approach Memorial Day weekend, we are all ready for a break before we shift into overdrive for the last couple of weeks of school. As we remember those who have served our country, may the Lord grant your family some rest, some time together, and maybe a little time for yard work catch-up this weekend!
Tonight is the spring concert for our middle school, and I can tell you that they are sounding great! The halls have been blessed with beautiful music all spring. This is a night that we all look forward to as staff and parents. Our kids always shine!
We’ll have a 4-day week of school next week, followed by a 2.5-day week. June 3rd is the last day of school for 1st-7th grades. We dismiss students at 11:30 AM, and there is no bus. We are in uniform that day (Mass in the morning).
In the afternoon of the 3rd, once you have dried up all the tears the children have shed because the school year is over, please come back for the Tailgate Party at 4:30 PM! This party will last until 7:30 PM. There will be a food truck and desserts. You can bring whatever you want to drink, and you can also bring your own food if you prefer. The Tot Boss will be parked and ready to sling Tots! More details to come!
God bless your weekend!
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
4th Grade Lemonade Stand for Charity ~ One More Day!
A favorite Charger spring tradition, the 4th graders’ Lemonade Stand for Charity, will be open for one more day at both elementary and middle school recess. Pink and yellow lemonade will be sold for $1 per cup. Fourth graders will vote on a charity to receive all proceeds. Please allow students to bring money to school to buy lemonade, but please do not allow more than a $5 bill. The Lemonade Stand will not be able to offer change. Thank you for supporting our stand and our 4th grade charity!
Thank you! Rice Bowl Donation to Catholic Relief Services
This past Lent we were able to raise $200.79 for Catholic Relief Services from the money collected in Rice Bowls. Thank you Chargers!!
Camp Registrations Are Due Friday, May 29!
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
Tuesday, June 23 – Thursday, June 25
- Faith Day Camp for current 3-year-olds – 5th 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.
Hello Charger Parents!
As the school year wraps up, we want to take a moment to say what a marvelous year it has been! Home & School is so grateful for everyone who has volunteered, donated, and supported our school and community – THANK YOU!
We have 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,
Home & School President
Tailgate Party ~ Wednesday, June 3
Celebrate the last day of school with our annual Tailgate Party on Wednesday, June 3, from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Fun for the whole family!! Tot Boss food truck will be back again this year. Find all the details for the Tailgate Party HERE
Do You Have Any St. Charles Library Books at Home?
Now is the time to search your home for any missing or overdue library books. Please return them to the library next week. Thank you!
Used Uniform Collection
Cleaning out the closets before summer? Please bring any uniforms in good condition (jumpers, skirts, pants, shorts, shirts, sweatshirts) to the school office for our Used Uniform Sale in August. After hours donations can be left in the black tub with the yellow lid outside the main entrance through the last day of school, June 3. After the end of school, donations may still be left in the tub. Thanks!
New Student Applications Open for the 2026-27 School Year
Please spread the word! Apply here.
St. Charles Playgroup
St. Charles Borromeo invites parents and their young children to join us weekly for a weekly playgroup on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM. In May we come together at local parks to play and socialize. Sign up HERE to receive weekly emails with the meet-up location. More details here.
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! Flexible scheduling. Please email jgasik@stchbs.org for more info!
Victoria Paine – 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 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. 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.
Parish Updates and Events
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 the repose of the soul of Margaret, grandmother of teacher Mrs. Gehlhausen, and for the comfort of her family.
- For a miraculous healing for Arik, cousin to students Aurora, Brayden, and Colten.
- For continued healing for Christophe, father of students Amaury, Inèz, Côme, and Zita.
- For healing from cancer for Tony K., nephew of staff member Glenn K.
- For the brother of students Brynn and Aiden who is serving in the Air Force and currently in the Middle East. Please, dear Lord, bring him home safely to his wife, daughter, parents, family, and friends.
- For a complete healing for our beloved former teacher, Anne Flynn, who is battling cancer once again, and for guidance and strength for her family.
- For medical guidance and prayers for healing for Mrs. Flynn’s husband, who has also been diagnosed with cancer.
- 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.
Helpful Links for Parents – Community Events & St Charles Links:
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- St. Charles School Calendar
- St. Charles School Lunch Menus
- St. Charles Athletic Calendar
- 2026-27 one-page calendar: days off only
- St Charles School Volunteers
- St Charles Concession Volunteers
- Spirit Wear Orders
- St. Charles Borromeo Parish
- St Anthony Boosters Football registration & camp registration
★ Weekly Update article deadline: Wednesday, 9:00 AM – Send submissions to mwappes@stchbs.org
