Weekly Update 29- April 24, 2025
Calendar of Events |
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| Th. 4.24 | 6:00 PM Preschool/Kindergarten Open House (main level of school) |
| Fr. 4.25 | Last day to order 2024-25 yearbook 8:00 AM K-8 Mass w/music 6:00 PM Priest/Seminarian Basketball Tournament (gym) |
| Su. 4.27 | Noon: First Holy Communion (church) |
| Mo. 4.28 | NWEA testing continues Out-of-Uniform passes can be used |
| We. 4.30 | 6:00 PM Ignite: 4th-8th grades (youth room) 7:30 PM Ablaze: 8th-12th grades (youth room) |
| Th. 5.01 | Spirit Wear Day |
| Fr. 5.02 | 8:00 AM K-8 Mass (church) |
| Sa. 5.03 | 5:30 PM Borromeo Bash |
Looking Ahead |
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| Th. 5.08 | 7:30 PM State of the School Address(Doran Hall) |
| Fr. 5.09 | 8:00 AM May Crowning & Volunteer Appreciation |
| Fr. 5.16 | SCHOOL NOT IN SESSION: Staff Development Day |
Dear St. Charles Parents,
Today, we had an all-school Holy Thursday Prayer Service. This was our last opportunity to be all together and pray before we enter the Triduum and take time away from school for prayer, family, and celebration when we reach Easter.
When we return to school on April 22nd, we will begin our spring NWEA MAP testing. We really need your support by having your kids in school on time, well rested, and well fed. Seeing the growth in our children is important, and in order to see and measure their growth, we need them to be at their best.
On April 24, the Thursday after Easter, we will be having an Open House for Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten, and Preschool. Please share our school video and flyers with your family and friends looking for an excellent Catholic education.
The Borromeo Bash is going to be here awfully soon! The deadline to register for tickets is TODAY.
This week, we had Tyler Harms on-site from the organization All Belong. In case you forgot, this is the organization we are partnering with that helps Christ-centered schools incorporate children with special needs. Tyler is helping us to form an extensive five-year plan to improve our school in this area. Parents, this is exciting, not only for our students who have special needs, but for all of our students. Positive changes ahead.
Yesterday, our middle school students participated in a Spelling Bee. We would like to congratulate our 1st place winner, Connor G., and our winners who tied for 2nd place, Brooklyn B. and Evelyn E. Last week, we held our middle school Geography Bee. Congratulations to Connor G. for 1st place, Luke S. for 2nd place, and Noah S. for third place. Congratulations to all our participants!
Parents, as we break for the Triduum and Easter, please keep our staff in your prayers; you will be in ours.
God bless you,
Danny Kieffer
St. Charles School Principal
Tonight! 6:00 PM Preschool & Kindergarten Open House
Spread the word! Invite your friends, neighbors, and family who have children of Preschool and Kindergarten age to the Preschool & Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, April 24, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Children need to be 3 years old before September 1st. Check out the Open House flyer here.
Bash
We are about two weeks away from this year’s Borromeo Bash at the Hollywood Theater!
Please purchase your tickets today as the final headcount is due! Visit the Bash website for all the details of this amazing night at Bash 2025. Please help us reach our goal of raising $200k for our school!
Don’t forget to pre-purchase your drink tickets online for a quicker registration process!
Not attending the Bash but still want to bid on over 150 items in our silent auction? Check out the silent auction and bid HERE virtually! Silent auction opens at noon on April 28 and closes at 7:30 PM on May 3rd.
How do I volunteer for The Bash?
We still have a few slots open for volunteering. You do not have to attend the Bash to be a volunteer!
Please click here for a list of volunteer opportunities.
Please sign up today as we cannot have a successful event without your help!
Calling All Volunteers
Hello Chargers!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is the first week of May, and we have some very special things planned! Please consider volunteering. YOU are so appreciated!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Sign-Up
Last Call to Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook
Don’t miss your chance to order a yearbook! Deadline to order is Friday, April 25. All yearbooks need to be pre-ordered online.
Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Game at St. Charles ~ April 25
Stop by the school gym for a fun, family night of celebrating and cheering for our priests and seminarians. Hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and water will be available free of charge, thanks to the St. Charles Evening Basketball Group!
6:00 PM St. John Vianney Seminary vs St. Paul Seminary
7:15 PM priests vs the winner of the 6:00 game
- Volunteers are needed to run our concession stand during the Priest & Seminarian Basketball Tournament. It will be a fun night to be at St. Charles!!
Remember to Turn in Your Rice Bowls
Students may turn in their Rice Bowls to their homeroom teacher or to the school office. Thank you for your generosity for the Lenten Rice Bowl Project.
Thank You!
Thank you to all who participated in last week’s out-of-uniform day for charity to raise money for a service dog for a family in need. We were able to raise a total of $483.35 – Way to go Chargers!!
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.
Summer Camps are Here!
Dates for these 3 school summer camps are as follows:
Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12:
- Art Camps: current K-8th graders
- Basketball Camps: current 3rd-8th graders
- Floor Hockey Camp: current 4th-8th graders
Monday, June 16-Thursday, June 19:
- Volleyball Camps: current 3rd-8th graders
Spread the Word: New Student Applications Open
Tell all your family and friends about St. Charles School! We are now accepting new student applications for the 2025-26 school year.
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.
Parish Updates and Events
Did You Know the Parish has a YouTube Channel? Learn about the Mass in Father and Deacon’s new series “What Happens at Mass” and view Formation Night speakers if you missed the monthly Wednesday night formation.
St. Charles Borromeo Holy Week Schedule
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 Cari, Mrs. Juntilla’s sister-in-law, and for the comfort of her family.
- For the repose of the soul of Juana, grandmother of students Aiden and Adrian, and for the comfort of her family.
- For the repose of the soul of Don, father-in-law of staff member Mrs. Harens, and for the comfort of his family.
- For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Juntilla’s father and for the comfort of his family.
- For healing from newly diagnosed stage 4 cancer for Sid, a friend of a St Charles staff member
- For healing for 6-year-old Margaret and for guidance for her family. Margaret is a cousin to students Adriana, Robbie, Adeline, and Raina.
- For Ann, grandmother of students Eleni, John, and Andrew. Prayers for healing, success of the cancer treatment, and for the doctors and nurses.
- For Gregory, father of St. Charles student, Liam, in his deployment to the Middle East to care for wounded and ill service members – for safety and safe return for him and his unit.
- For healing for Bob, grandpa of Emily, as he continues fighting a serious infection.
- For healing from a 3rd cancer diagnosis for Jody, grandmother to students, Torin and Brody.
Helpful Links for Parents:
- St. Charles School Calendar
- St. Charles School Lunch menus
- St. Charles Athletic Calendar
- St Charles School Volunteers
- Spirit Wear orders
- St. Charles Borromeo Parish
- Cretin Derham Hall Summer STEM Club
- Cretin Derham Hall – The Addams Family Musical
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