St. Charles Catholic School Weekly News 
October 30, 2015
Weekly Parenting Skill - OUR FAST PACED SOCIETY HAS ROBBED CHILDREN FROM TRULY EXPERIENCING CONSEQUENCES
Consequences are about teaching, not punishing or rescuing. We recall how parents handled it "back in the day" when a child threw a ball through the neighbor's window. Our parents would march us over to the neighbor's house and have us tell them what we had done. Then we would have to pay for the window. We didn't have a job, so in order to pay for the window, we would take on additional chores, rake yards, etc. While we did these jobs, we were missing TV time, special events with the family and playtime. The core of the learning did not come from missing the activities or suffering (though, these things weren't particularly fun); the learning came from the uncomfortable feeling we had as we walked over to the neighbor's house. In our fast paced society, we have robbed children from truly experiencing consequences because we want them to be swift and effortless for us.
DELIVERY IS KEY!
The most beneficial consequence is a natural consequence. We must stop worrying about the consequence and start focusing on how we deliver the consequence. When we deliver a consequence while emotionally charged, we give the teen a free "pass." When we are yelling and threatening, they respond by saying we are picking on them, "It's not fair, I hate you!" The consequence essentially becomes about our upset, not their behavior.
When you are calm during your delivery of a consequence, it is very difficult for the child to be angry at the message because we are generating a state of calm in them as we explain what will happen. It is imperative that we state consequences in a voice that is clear, calm and assertive, as opposed to shouting it from the mountaintop.
RESPECTFUL/REASONABLE/RELATED - THE THREE R's OF CONSEQUENCES
What happens when you, the adult, bounce a check? You pay the extra fees-natural consequence. Please give your child the gift of learning, teach and deliver natural consequences.
As always, we wish you well. 

Sincerely,
Ann Lachowitzer
Principal
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SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
Saturday, November 7th
Buffet @ 6pm; Poker @ 7:30pm 
Join us for an evening of dinner, poker, mouse races, spectating, and silent auction!
  • Royals, Chiefs, Cardinals, MU, KU, K-State, Nebraska autographed memorabilia
  • Front Row Seating for Christmas Mass, Easter Mass, Graduation, plus parking
  • KC Zoo & Cheesecake Factory package
  • Limo & bowling with Mrs. Lachowitzer package
  • T-Bones package
  • Kate's Kitchen
  • Crown Center Package
  • Royals package
AND SO MUCH MORE!

Purchase tickets and make your donation online today!  Proceeds to benefit the St. Charles Catholic School Technology Fund.  Read more...  
New Saturday Vigil Mass Time
St. Charles Borromeo Parish 
Please Note Time Change: Saturday Mass to move to 4pm beginning Saturday, Nov. 7th. Last year, we surveyed parishioners at all weekend Masses regarding the consolidation of our three Sunday morning Masses into two. Based on the feedback from that survey, we consolidated the 7:30am and 9am Masses into a single 8:30am Mass, leaving the later Mass at 11am. Some feedback also indicated interest in moving the 5pm Saturday evening vigil Mass to an earlier time at 4pm. So as not to make too many changes all at once, we decided to leave the vigil Mass at its regular time. Since then, I have heard many parishioners express a positive interest in moving the Saturday vigil Mass to a 4pm time slot. The primary reason cited is the number of elderly parishioners who attend that Mass and find it difficult to drive home after Mass, particularly during the winter months when dusk comes earlier. In light of these facts, we will be changing our Saturday evening vigil Mass to 4pm effective Saturday, November 7, 2015. Additionally, Saturday evening confessions will begin at 3pm rather than the previous time of 3:30pm. If you, or a friend or loved one, has occasion to attend the vigil Mass, please take note and share this information with others who will be affected by it. Thank you for your cooperation. 
Fine Arts
Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skill. Arts learning can also improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork. Click here to learn more about the importance of fine arts in the curriculum.
Chargers Breakfast Club

Our first Chargers Breakfast Club will meet on Tuesday, November 3.  Watch the bulletin board in the front lobby to see who will be joining the club!
Paving The Way
Engraved Bricks 
Brick profits benefit the St. Charles Catholic School Maintenance Upgrade.  When you purchase a brick, you are giving back to the community and supporting the future of our school parish community. 
The next order for engraved bricks for the prayer garden and school front will be submitted Monday, November 23, 2015  Read more...
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Got used crayons and markers?
RECYCLE them! 
Here at St. Charles we want to do our part in keeping the Earth clean and COLORFUL, so bring us your unwanted, rejected, and broken crayons and we'll send them off to be recycled into NEW crayons. We are also accepting not only Crayola markers, but any brand of dry erase markers and highlighters. These can be re-purposed by converting them into clean energy. Sounds great, right? By getting involved with this program, you'll be teaching your kids to recycle something that belongs to them. So gather up all of your used markers and crayons and send them to school with your kids. Together we can make the future of Earth BRIGHT! 
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. 
 
November 3* - 8th Prewitt
November 10 - 8th Henton
November 17 - 7th Grade
November 24 - 6th Grade
(Feast of St. Charles Borromeo)
*Due to the installation of the new Bishop on Wednesday, November 4, all school Mass will be on Tuesday, November 3.
November 8 - Parish pot luck following the 11:00 a.m. Mass in Borromeo Hall.
New Logo
Uniform Apparel
Orders are being taken for uniform sweatshirts and apparel.  Orders are due by Wednesday, November 11. 
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Class Parties
Harvest parties - preschool-8th are 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)
St. Pius X
Dear St. Charles Families,

We had the pleasure of bringing some of our students to St. Charles for a Spirit Assembly today. The St. Charles Alums that we brought with us loved being back in their grade school and seeing some of their former teachers. We hope your students enjoyed our assembly and learned a little bit about St. Pius X as well.

Our nearly 60 year history in the Northland is rich with strong academic and athletic programs. St. Pius X is a place where students and faculty actively work to find solutions through excellent classroom instruction and interaction. In an environment that values academic excellence, students at St. Pius X are challenged to grow in their intellect and education.

We know that the decision about where your student will attend high school is one that takes much consideration. Attached is a copy of our Viewbook which highlights our mission of striving to instill in every student an attitude of lifelong learning in the development of their spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical gifts. These key elements, along with our academic excellence, distinguish us from other high schools in the area.

If you would like more information, please contact Missy Petit at 816-453-3450 ext. 116 or mpetit@stpiusxhs-kc.com. You are also welcome to attend our Open House on November 8th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sincerely,

Joseph Monachino, Jr.
Principal
For Your Information:

  • Pizza Lunch - November 5
                         November 19 (orders due by November 13)
  • Smoothie King - November 20 (orders due by November 13)
Happy Birthday this week to:
Laureen, 3rd Grade - November 3rd

Upcoming Events:

November 2-6    ACRE Test; grades 5 & 8

November 3       
  • All School Mass - celebration of our patron, St. Charles Borromeo following Mass featuring Eddie Omecene as St. Charles Borromeo      
  • Food Pantry visits grades K-8
  • Chargers Breakfast Club
November 4
  • Picture Retakes; 8:15 a.m. for students who were absent on picture day
  • All School Photo @ 10:15 a.m.
  • Feast of St. Charles Borromeo
  • Installation of Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. @ 2:00 p.m.
November 6
  • Harvest Parties; all grades, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Spirit Wear Friday; with uniform bottoms
November 7
  • Charger Hold'em; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
November 8
  • Parish Potluck; see bulletin for details

Trash Bags For Sale
We are once again selling trash bags to help with our 8th 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!