St. Charles Catholic School Weekly News 
September 25, 2015
"When did the central aim of parenting become preparing children for success? This reigning paradigm, which dictates that every act of nurturing be judged on the basis of whether it will usher a child toward a life of accomplishment or failure, embodies the fundamental insecurity of global capitalist culture, with its unbending fixation on prosperity and the future. It's no surprise that parenting incites such heated debates, considering how paradoxical these principles can be when they're applied to children. When each nurturing act is administered with the distant future in mind, what becomes of the present? A child who soaks in the ambient anxiety that surrounds each trivial choice or activity is an anxious child, formed in the hand-wringing, future-focused image of her anxious parents."

One of the best lessons sports teaches us is to learn to deal with disappointment. Don't let our kids lose that valuable lesson by building in excuses, enabling or blaming others - they will be healthier adults

As always, I wish you well!
Ann Lachowitzer
Principal
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Lunch Program & Fundraisers
St. Charles Borromeo Parish
Chargers' Challenge 5K & 1 Mile Walk
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Which class will win a free lunch?? The class with the highest percentage of participants wins! Please come out and support our school!

Proceeds benefit St. Charles Catholic School. Read more...

Our teachers have been wearing their Chargers' Challenge shirts from past years every Friday in anticipation of tomorrow's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL STAFF & FACULTY! 

Can't Attend?
We know you may have other commitments or are for some reason unable to attend or participate in our Chargers' Challenge fundraising event. Your donation is appreciated!
2nd Annual Chargers Hold 'Em
Saturday, November 7th
Buffet @ 6pm; Poker @ 7:30pm 
Join us for an evening of dinner, poker, mouse races, and spectating!  Purchase tickets and make your donation online today!  Proceeds to benefit the St. Charles Catholic School Technology Fund.  Read more...  
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Class Parties
Harvest parties - preschool-8
th is on November 6th 
St. Nicholas/Sweetest - preschool -8th is on December 4th
It's time to sign up for class parties!  We are in need of snacks, drinks, paper products, and crafts or games.  Please sign up for your child's class party by clicking on the following links:
THIRD GRADE (combined)
Parent Teacher Organization
Next meeting - Tuesday, October 13th, 6:30pm; Commons
Topics Covered:
  • Building our Mission Statement
  • Committee reports
  • Upcoming fundraising events
Dinner Night Out:
Teachers will be working shifts from 4-7pm! Be sure to stop by!
Weekly School Mass
Please join us as we celebrate weekly Mass every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Each homeroom takes turns planning Mass throughout the school year. 
 
September 29 - 4th Clausen
October 6 - 3rd Westerman
October 13 - 3rd Schemmel
FIRE
Get FIREd Up for a Very Cool Evening!
Support inclusive Catholic education at our school and 12 other FIRE partner schools by attending FIRE Ball 2015 on Saturday, Oct. 17th at 6 pm at Starlight Theatre. Tickets are $100. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. This event sold out last year and space is limited so don't delay!  We would like to have a St. Charles Catholic School table or two, so please consider purchasing your tickets today! 
FREE CONCERT!
Michael James Mette is coming to St. Charles!
Join us on Friday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. for an evening with famous Catholic musician, Michael James Mette!  
For Your Information:
  • Pizza Lunch - October 8th - orders due by October 2nd
  • Pizza Lunch - October 22nd - orders due by October 16th

Happy Birthday this week to:
Brynn, Preschool - September 26
Jean Roach, Extended Care - September 27
Joanie Gibbs, Extended Care - September 27
Kelly G, 2nd Grade - September 28
Jameson, Preschool - September 28
Sam J, 4th Grade - September 29
Jacob C, 1st Grade - September 30
Jacob L, Preschool - September 30 

Box Tops For Education: 
We had our first shopping day this week! Thank you to Stacie Bevan and
Kristi DiMaggio for the countless hours they spent preparing for the first shopping day!  Click here for more information.  Keep saving those Box Tops! 

School Advisory Council - Our meeting was held on Tuesday, September 22. August minutes will be made available on the website.  

Trash Bags For Sale
We are once again selling trash bags to help with our 8
th grade class activities and gift back to the school when we graduate. The price is $10 per roll.  We will carry the following 3 sizes in strong, durable trashbags:
  • Blue Bags: Supersize bags - 55 gallons - holds 2 full yellow bags or 3 to 4 white bags
  • Yellow bags: Garage/yard can size  -  39 gallons - holds 2 full white bags
  • White bags - Kitchen size - 15 gallons
For your convenience, Trash Bags are sold by the roll or case through the kindness of our school secretary, Linda Krickle, in the school office.  If you have a particular 8th grade student you know and would like to credit them with your purchase, please mention their name at the time of sale. Our 8th grade students thank you in advance for your support!