St. Charles Catholic School Weekly News 
January 22, 2016
We have a lot of exciting upcoming events and activities at St. Charles Catholic School and we hope you will join us!

Trivia night is right around the corner - Saturday, January 30th.  If you haven't already purchased your table, please do so...soon!  Click on the link below, or visit the school office...hurry, space it limited!  

Catholic Schools week will kick off on January 31.  We will celebrate daily themes, hold our annual Souper Bowl and have a variety of activities, incentives and contests that the students, faculty and families are sure to enjoy!  It's going to be great!

Our first Dinner Night Out of 2016 will take place next month at Pizza Ranch. Details are included in this week's newsletter, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Finally, we're teaming up with Youth Ministry to bring you a NEW, after school Service Program, Chargers' Care.  It's a student led club that is dedicated to providing assistance to local, non-profit organizations.  Please take our brief survey (in this newsletter) to provide your input regarding which days work best for your student.  We with have a schedule of meeting dates out soon!

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
Ann Lachowitzer
Principal
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Saturday, January 30, 2016 

***PROCEEDS BENEFIT ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL***
Chargers' Care
6th, 7th and 8th grade students

St. Charles Catholic School and Youth Ministry are teaming up to bring you a
NEW after school Service Program!

Meeting Information: 
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., room 202
(we will meet twice per month (either Mondays or Thursdays)
CLICK HERE to take a brief survey so we may coordinate meetings based on your family's schedule and availability.

What is Chargers' Care?
It is a student led club that is dedicated to providing assistance to local non-profit organizations, as they continue to feed, clothe, educate, shelter and provide aid to children and families in need.
Stewardship is an important characteristic to teach our students. This program will introduce 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to the business of philanthropy through hands on experiences and opportunities to meet the people that commit themselves to worthy causes on a daily basis. Those involved are also responsible for making intelligent decisions within the program.

Program Goals
1. Provide hands-on experience in the identification of an agency in need. Students will conduct an in-depth review of multiple organizations to understand the services provided, financial structure, staffing, facility needs, primary sources of funding, use of funds, etc.
2. Students will learn the proper balance between compassion and business savvy to provide the best possible outcome for the chosen agency.
3. Students will have the opportunities to sharpen their research and presentation skills through interactive exercises with their peers and special guests.
4. Students will develop confidence to take on a leadership role in future philanthropic endeavors and challenges.
5. Students will have the opportunity to meet people in our community who commit themselves to worthy causes on a regular basis.
Questions:
Jen DeCoster
jdecoster@stcharleskc.com
816-436-0880 ext. 216
Catholic Schools Week
January 31st - February 5th
We will celebrate the following daily themes. If you would like to take part in planning the week, please contact Principal Lachowitzer.
  • Sunday - In Our Parish
  • Monday - In Our Community
  • Tuesday - In Our Students
  • Wednesday - In Our Nation (National Appreciation Day For Catholic Schools)
  • Thursday - In Our Vocations
  • Friday - In Our Faculty, Staff and Volunteers (Teacher Appreciation Day)
  • Saturday - In Our Families
Dinner Night Out
February 1, 2016
Parent Teacher Organization
Next Meeting - Tuesday, February 9; 6:30pm; Commons 
Topics Covered:
  • Field Day
  • Fundraising update
  • Upcoming fundraising events 
Can't Attend?
We know you may have other commitments or are for some reason unable to attend or participate in our upcoming meeting.  Your donation is appreciated.  We look forward to seeing you at our PTO sponsored events! 
Weekly School Mass & Reconciliation
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.  That same week, one grade level will attend Reconciliation.
Mass:
January 26 - 8th (Prewitt)
February 2 - 8th (Henton)
Reconciliation:
January 28 - 8th (Henton)
February 4 - 7th 
February 11 - 6th 
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Inclement Weather and School Closings
Should it become necessary to close school by reason of weather or other emergencies, all daytime events at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, including the 9:00 a.m. Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, are also cancelled. Please do not call the school or parish office to inquire about closings.  You may learn about school closing the following ways:

1)    We use an automated telephone broadcasting system to communicate School Closings to you. For snow days, the call will be launched between 5:30 - 6:30 a.m., or the night before if we know ahead of time. The Caller ID will display 816-436-1009, which is the main number for St. Charles. To receive the automated message, a phone must either be answered by a human voice or by a greeting on the receiving phone made by a human voice.  The automated system will not deliver a message to an electronic voice.

2)    An email will be sent to all email addresses on file

3)    School closing will also be announced on all major T.V. stations as St. Charles Catholic School.  The school will not close after the school day has begun; but, parents/guardians are welcome to pick up their children early if the weather is a concern.

4)    Please visit www.stcharleskcschool.weconnect.com  for the latest information about closings and cancellations.  Check back periodically for updates as more information becomes available.  You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest.
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Class Parties
Have you signed up yet?

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)
For Your Information:
  • Pizza Lunch - January 28 (pizza lunch treats available for purchase)
  • Smoothie King - February 19 CLICK TO ORDER

Happy January Birthday!
Mrs. Lachowitzer, Principal ;) - 23rd
Mr. Willie - 30th

St. Pius X High School - AP & ACCP
Monday, February 8, 6pm in gym - 
meeting for parents of students aspiring to take AP and ACCP classes next year.  We will change the process from past years; for parents of students aspiring to take AP/ACCP for the first time, you should be there.

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 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!