Weekly Update 2- September 10, 2026

Calendar of Events
Fr. 9.11	8:00 AM Grades K-8 Mass (church) Middle School Trimester 3 Honor Roll Assembly (following Mass)
Su. 9.13	10:00 AM Mass: Staff Oath of Fidelity & Profession of Faith 11:15 AM - 2:00 PM Annual Parish & School Celebration
Tu. 9.15	Parkway Pizza Fundraiser Night (2851 Johnson St. NE)
We. 9.16	Family Formation Night - 5:15 PM Dinner (Doran Hall) & 6:00 PM Talk (Church)
Fr. 9.18	8:00 AM K-8 school Mass 1st Marathon Drawing
Looking Ahead
Mo. 9.21	NO BUS SERVICE
Th. 9.24	Parent Information Night
We. 9.30	Picture Day
Sa. 10.3	St. Charles School Marathon

Dear St. Charles Parents,

Who here likes a good Sunday celebration?! There is one coming up this weekend on Sunday, September 13th, at St. Charles Borromeo Church. This is our Back to School Fall Celebration beginning with 10:00 AM Mass. During the Mass, our St. Charles staff members take the Oath of Fidelity and make the Profession of Faith. This is our way of promising to you, our parents and the parish community, that we will live our lives and profess to our students in a way that is faithful to the Gospel and the Catholic faith. After Mass, there will be tables in the atrium representing all of the ministries that are available through our parish. Just so you know, the school is the parish’s largest ministry! There will be food and beverages and kids’ games after Mass as well. We hope that your family can attend!

As you may or may not already know, one of our 5th grade teachers resigned at the end of last week due to personal reasons. This resignation had nothing to do with dissatisfaction toward St. Charles students, parents, or staff, nor was it anything scandalous. We are asking for your prayers for all involved as we go through the process of placing a new 5th grade teacher.

Make sure Parent Information Night is on your calendar for September 24th at 6:30PM. A format for the evening will be released next week. I know that “Information Night” might sound boring, but my staff and I promise to be entertaining, engaging, and provide you with information that will help your family’s school year run smoothly! This evening is for K-8 parents; preschool already had their Parent Information Night. At the end of the evening, Home and School personnel will be putting on a complimentary concession stand orientation for parents who are interested in volunteering at the concession stand. This is for you! Come and take part in one of the most enjoyable ways to volunteer at St. Charles.

Marathon day is coming October 3rd! Please make sure this date is on your calendar and start contacting friends, family, neighbors and anyone else in your purview about supporting St. Charles by making a donation to the Marathon. Please submit prayer intentions and start thinking about service projects that your family could do soon as a part of the Marathon. We will start drawing prizes next Friday so get your Marathon started this weekend! For more information see below.

Tomorrow after the 8:00 AM school Mass, we will honor our middle school students who earned honors in the 3rd trimester of last year. Parents are welcome to attend.

This is a ways off, but the Archbishop is coming for a school Mass on October 30th. More to come on that, but be sure to put it on your calendar.

Thank you for reading and God bless you!

Danny Kieffer

St. Charles School Principal

St. Charles Borromeo Parish & School Celebration ~ Sunday, September 13

All Are Invited!!

The Parish Festival is this Sunday, September 13, after the 10:00 Mass, in the Atrium and then on the front lawn! Come and enjoy games, food, and fellowship!

Parish & School Celebration

Middle School Honor Roll Assembly for 2025-26 Trimester 3 ~ Friday, Sept. 11

Following 8:00 AM Mass on Friday, September 11, 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 2026~ Saturday, October 3

MARATHON 2026 I Together we can go the extra mile! Let’s Charge into Action.

What is the Marathon? The Marathon is a community-building event that helps raise awareness of non-public education. It’s also one of the most important school fundraising events of the year. Donations raised through the Marathon go directly to the school to support many programs and are a part of the operating budget. On the day of the Marathon, students, teachers, siblings, families, and friends of the school and parish walk (or run) a designated route around the neighborhood.

Start Your Service Project Now!

Service project ideas: rake leaves, wash cars, gather clothes for donation, pack food for a food bank or pantry, write letters or visit the sick or elderly, clean your local park, volunteer at an animal shelter, etc. The opportunities to support our community are endless! The school will not lead, monitor, or pre-approve service projects. Please wear your SPIRIT WEAR to show your Charger Pride during your service project. If your student wants to share their service project experience, please use the Service Project Submission form. Service project photos can be sent to Jennifer Van Buren. Service project photos may be displayed on the St. Charles School Facebook page. For the Service Project Submission form click HERE. New this year: each week we will draw for a “Service Project Winner of the Week” for those who have completed a service project and turned in their forms.

Together, our families can donate thousands of hours showing the impact of the Charger spirit on our community!

Student Goals

Each K-8 student has a goal of $200 that will help reach the school goal of $60,000. All donations go
directly toward the school’s operating budget, helping support the programs and opportunities that make
our school special.The first students to turn in at least $25 in donations towards their goal will earn an out-of-uniform pass!

Share the QR code with friends and family. Scan to donate. Enter your student(s) name to ensure donations count towards their goal.

Marathon Flyer

Check your Back-to-School-Night packet for anything and everything you need to know about the marathon!

Home & School Council Meeting

Dear Families,

Our next Home & School Council meeting will be Monday, September 14, at 6:30 PM at the Hartig residence, 1951 Stinson Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55418.

All parents are members of Home & School, and we would love to have you join us! We are currently looking for new council members, and this is a great opportunity to come see how our meetings work, learn more about what we do, and discover ways you might like to get involved.

Please feel free to come, ask questions, and share your ideas. You do not need to commit to anything – just come and see what it’s all about!

Meetings typically run from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. We’ll have light snacks and refreshments.

We hope to see you there!

Andrea Richardson

651-470-5812

Treasury of Catholic Prayers

Each K-8 family received in their Back to School packet a Treasury of Catholic Prayers from Archbishop Hebda. Please see the message here from Mr. Kieffer for more information about this book. We have additional copies in the school office if you are interested students could each have their own.

Thank You to You and to Parkway Pizza!

We recently received a check for $941 from Parkway Pizza!

Parkway Pizza supports St Charles School by donating 5% of its profits on the 3rd Tuesday of each month! The next St. Charles Parkway Pizza night is Tuesday, September 15. Be sure to mention St. Charles when you dine in or take out! Parkway Pizza 2851 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis 55418.

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. If you are letting us know after 1:30 PM, please be sure to call the school office at 612-781-2643 to be sure we get the message.
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 pick up and 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.

Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures Pick Up Zone Map

Faith Formation Night ~ September 16 ~ All Invited!

Faith Formation Night, next Wednesday, begins with dinner in Doran Hall at 5:15 PM followed by a talk in church for the adults. Programming for kids of all ages available. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!! Click HERE to sign up for dinner. Hope to see you there!!

Well Read Mom Book Club ~ Looking for Members!

“Read more, read well” – this is the the Well Read Mom Book Club’s slogan. There are several chapters of this book club already meeting once a month from our parish community, and all school moms are most welcome to join too! This is a nation-wide book club that focuses on digging into classic, and reputable contemporary novels with a Christian lens. Please follow the link below to sign up.

Well Read Mom

St. Charles Playgroup

Warm weather is here, which means the St. Charles Playgroup will be meeting outdoors at local parks every Thursday at 10am from May through October. During the colder months (November through April) Playgroup will meet in the youth room at Church and enjoy coffee and fellowship. Please follow the link below to sign up on flock-notes to get updates.

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 Megan if you are interested in this ministry.

Parish Updates and Events

Our St. Charles Parish has an excellent Faith Formation program! Please check out the information in your Back to School packet. There is a lot going on to feed the soul at all different age levels. All are welcome to explore and keep learning about the Catholic Faith.

Faith Formation Contacts Faith Formation Calendar

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 Jim L., brother of Mrs. Slattery, and comfort for his family.
For the repose of the soul of former, long time teacher, Anne Flynn, and for the comfort of her family.
For the peace of Christ to reign in our hearts, our homes, our community, our world.

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