Weekly Update 4 – September 25, 2025
Calendar of Events |
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| Th. 9.25 | 6:00 PM 6th grade Wolf Ridge parent meeting |
| Fr. 9.26 | 8:00 AM Grades K-8 Mass with music (church) Marathon Pep Fest & 3rd Marathon Prize Drawing |
| Mo. 9.29 | Out-of-Uniform passes can be used |
| We. 10.1 | No Ignite this week |
| Fr. 10.3 | 8:00 AM Grades K-8 Mass (church) 4th Marathon prize drawing |
| Sa. 10.4 | ST CHARLES SCHOOL MARATHON 9:00 AM Mass (church) |
Looking Ahead |
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| Mo. 10.13 - Tu. 10.14 | Preschool - 8th Grade Conferences (school) |
| Th. 10.16 - Fr. 10.17 | School Not In Session: Fall Break |
Dear St. Charles Parents,
We are T minus 9 days to Marathon Day. If you’ve been waiting for the time to take action, the time is now. Please support your children by speaking to grandparents (best shot!), aunts, uncles, friends, neighbors, relatives, and people you run into at the grocery store. Our goal is $60,000, and this is how we keep tuition down. No family can do everything, but every family can do something. Please have a conversation in your home about sponsorship, prayer intentions, and service projects. Please make an effort to hit that $200 goal for each student! Thank you for your attention, and don’t forget to work on building excitement for the big day!
To begin this year, we had a new counselor from Phoenix Counseling. In most cases, the counselors from Phoenix work at multiple schools. The arrangement with the first counselor did not work out. We have a counselor who is able to be at our school every Wednesday and Friday for the entire year, starting tomorrow! Her name is Joanne Ellefson. She also works at Holy Spirit in St. Paul. She is a very experienced counselor, and I’m glad to have her in place beginning tomorrow. Please look for a greeting from the new counselor in the next week, along with information about how to contact her. In the meantime, if your child has any counseling needs or wants, please contact their homeroom teacher and copy me on the email.
To look ahead, we have Marathon Week next week, then a normal week, then a short conference week. Conference sign-up is out, and the slots fill up quickly, so please sign up right away to get the spot that you want. This is an important touchpoint at the beginning of the year. St. Charles’ parents have a fabulous attendance record at conferences, which is one of the reasons our partnership is so strong. Our strong partnership is why our mission is so strong, and our mission provides hope for the world. Give the world hope! Sign up for conferences!
God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
It’s MARATHON Time! ~ Saturday, October 4
The countdown is on—our annual St. Charles School Marathon is just 9 days away! This is one of the most important fundraisers of the year with all donations going directly to our school’s operating
budget to support vital programs. As a quick reminder, the prize drawings that take place on Fridays are completely random for all students who have turned in a minimum of $20 towards their goal.
We are up to $18,000!
Together we’ve made amazing strides—let’s finish strong as a Catholic school community! Every step and every pledge makes a difference. See you on Saturday, October 4th!
MARATHON REMINDERS:
- Turn in all donations/pledge envelopes, service project forms, 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.
Home & School Update
Sign-Up Genius
Concession Stand Volunteers Needed
The sports season has begun! 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!
Fall Conferences
Conferences will be held on Monday, October 13th, and Tuesday, October 14th from 3:30 to 8:00 PM.
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
Join a Parish Small Group!
Please consider joining a small group here at St. Charles. The focus this year will be on Reclaiming Sunday as the Lord’s Day. These small groups are fellowship groups, prayer groups, study groups, and a place where you can grow in discipleship together. If you are interested in joining a small group, please click HERE or call the parish office at 612-781-6529.
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 Oscar, grandfather of student Luka, and comfort for his family.
- For the repose of the soul of Carolyn, grandmother of student Henry, and for the comfort of her family. And for healing prayers for Carolyn’s spouse (and grandfather to Henry) as he awaits biopsy results.
- 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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