St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Newsletter
October 10, 2014
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Dear Parents and Students,
I wanted to thank the CardinalFest Committee, headed by Mrs. Katie Steigmeyer, and all of those who helped plan and carry
out another successful parish festival. From the tents and the food, to the games and the ice buckets, I appreciate all of the
enthusiasm and community good will displayed by everyone involved. We have a very nice parish and school community, and it is
good to celebrate fellowship and fun through the festival each year.
We are currently reviewing our stance on fashion boots for the coming winter months. Over the past few years, we have allowed
fashion boots to be worn from November 1st until Spring Break. However, as you know, ladies’ fashions cannot be predicted nor
quantified by any reasonably sane individual. In other words, I can’t keep up with the girls’ styles and fashion trends in shoes and
boots. We have some pretty sloppy boots out there ranging from more slipper type exploding squirrel styles, to send me out to the
polo grounds for a match and a spot of tea styles. With so much perpetual change, we kind of lose the idea of having a uniform dress
code. We will be laying out clearer guidelines in the coming weeks, so until November 1st of this year, no boots of any kind –
fashion, construction, cowboy, etc. – should be worn during the school day. Thank you and look for further guidance in the
coming weeks.
We begin school at 7:50 a.m. There will be traffic every day. There may be rain, wind, snow, and ice. That is part of life. I still
have a consistent thread of students who just cannot arrive on time. Please parents, leave earlier for school. If you are coming on to
the lot after 7:47, you are pushing the reality of your child exiting the car, walking to class, and crossing the homeroom threshold by
7:50 a.m. We are having too many students arrive late. Leave earlier and relieve that anxiety students feel when they consistently
arrive late. Thank you to all who arrive early. Your punctuality and patience is appreciated.
We collected 10,000 box tops in the first week of our drive. That is fantastic! We have two more weeks of collecting.
Keep up the eating and keep up the clipping!
In closing, a word from St. Gregory Nazianzen, “Give something, however small, to the one in need. For it is not small to one who
has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could." Have a nice weekend. Sincerely – Rob S.
CALENDAR UPDATE
October
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3-9 visits Safety Village
First Reconciliation Parent Meeting 6:45-7:30 pm in Parish Hall, enter at door #13
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3-10 visits Safety Village
K-52 and K-53 visit Pumpkin Farm
Fine Arts Booster Meeting 7:00 pm
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3-11 visits Safety Village
K-51 and K-54 visit Pumpkin Farm
First Reconciliation Parent Meeting 3:30-4:30 pm in room 8, enter at door #13
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Report Cards go home with students
First Grade visits Hanson Aggregates and Gem & Mineral Show
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Picture re-takes and make-ups
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Grade 8 pilgrimage to Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame
Book Fair in Parish Hall, 8:00-3:00 (enter door #1)
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Grade 8 ‘Walk For Life’
Book Fair in Parish Hall, 8:00-8:00
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences 3:50-8:00 pm
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No School For Students
Book Fair in Parish Hall, 9:00-12:30
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences 9:30-12:30
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Market Day, 5:30 pick-up
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All Schools Mass at Coliseum with Bishop Rhoades 10:30 am (grades 3-8)
November 1
Craft Show
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Confirmation with Bishop Rhoades, 7:00 pm
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ST. CHARLES CRAFT FAIR
St. Charles Craft Fair is the first Saturday of November, November 1. A registration form is available online through the school website.
You can also visit the Facebook page at ‘St. Charles Craft Fair’ or email [email protected] for information. This is sponsored
by the Fine Arts Boosters. Thank you to those who volunteered on the forms in August. We accept your help. Additional volunteers are
needed. If anyone wants to ‘shadow’ one of the chairs and possibly co-chair next year, please contact the school office.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Archie Finn, Isaac Conrad, Kristin Bobay, Emma Tone, Dylan Rorick, Brooklyn Chaney, Charlotte Miller, Michael Herald, Max Sanderson,
Austin Beck, Breanna Straessle, Dominic Moga, Madison Ostermeyer, Isaiah Ryan, Reese Keplinger, Patrick Herald, Vincent Wallace,
Justin Wirtner, Caleb Harrigan, Amy Frazier, CJ Pieper, Madison Jordan.
MARKET DAY
New from Market Day in November: Italian Pork Loin - take a look at this for the holidays! It's easy and delicious! Spinach Artichoke
Dip - just like you get in a restaurant, but quick to make at home...just heat & eat! Zucchini Cranberry Bread Slices - individually
wrapped for on the go! THIS MONTH ONLY: Free Dessert Pedestal with a $90 online purchase (use promo code: NOVBONUS) . Order
through October 23rd. Thanks!
SCRIP NEWS
Schedule Note - There is no school on Friday, October 24, therefore, no SCRIP sales that day either. Instead, sales will take place
on Thursday, October 23 - school orders will also be filled that day. Weekend sales will take place as normal.
Trick-or-Treat - SCRIP is planning a special "Trick-or-Treat" event. Watch the upcoming bulletins for details.
Merchant News - Have you driven down Lima Road and noticed the new restaurant - The Longhorn Steakhouse? They are
scheduled to open on October 13. This restaurant is affiliated with the Darden chain of establishments meaning that the Olive Garden
gift cards will work at this new steakhouse. Last week we indicated that Petco gift cards are available from Great Lakes SCRIP.
Unfortunately, these are only available in their ScripNow program. We currently do not participate in that part of the Great Lakes
program. Thanks to all of you who are helping us sell down our Papa Murphy's inventory.
Thanksgiving - The SCRIP office is thankful for so many things - for all our wonderful customers who purchase SCRIP gift
certificates on a regular basis, for our amazing volunteers that give of their time in so many ways to make the SCRIP program a
success, and to the merchants who generously support the SCRIP program. So, we are planning a couple big giveaways in November
as our way of saying "thank you!" Watch the coming newsletters for details - they are sure to "blow your mind!"
**Every SCRIP purchase brings the Gathering Space closer to a reality!
VOLUNTEERS: Attention Friday volunteers - on your new schedules, the dates in August after school starts are wrong. The rotations
are correct, so please mark your calendars with the correct dates.
Oct. 17 - Lavonne Gerardot, Kathy Johns, Gerry James, Amy Copeland
Oct. 17 - CLASSROOM DELIVERY - Sarah Mohrman
Oct. 18 - Ana Etter, Linda Lothamer, Natalie Jackson
Oct. 19 - Kasey Eckland, Katie Firks, Terri Wallace
Oct. 20 - CLASSROOM DELIVERY - Cathy Yaggy
**Thu. - Oct. 23 - Sue Christle, Cindi Horter, Cheryl Morello, Judy Smith
**Thu. - Oct. 23 - CLASSROOM DELIVERY - Donna Kaiser
Oct. 25 - Mary Jones, Jill Onion, Jodi Armstrong
Oct. 26 - Arianne Davis, Nancy Hartig, Lisa York
Oct. 27 - CLASSROOM DELIVERY - Suzanne Stratton
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM
The Christ Child Society will again be distributing new winter coats to school age children (grades K to 8) who are in need of outerwear
and are directly referred to their program by their school. Coats will be available in children’s size 5 through XL. Maximum of three
coats per family. Parent or guardian must present a photo identification for himself/herself and identification for each referred child at
the coat distribution site located at the Rudisill Plaza Building. Distribution will be held on Wednesdays, October 1st, October 8th,
October 15th, October 22nd and October 29th. Doors open at 8:30am, closing at 12 noon. If your child(ren) are in need of winter coats
please contact our St. Charles School office for a referral form.
ST. CHARLES ATHLETICS
5th/6th Football
5:15 Thursday, October 16, JAT vs St. Charles at St. Charles
7th/8th Football
2:00 Sunday, October 12, St. John/Hessen Cassel vs St. Charles at St. Francis
7th/8th Volleyball
9:00 Saturday, October 11, St. Charles 8 vs St. Elizabeth 8 at St. Charles
11:00 Saturday, October 11, St. Charles 7 vs St. Elizabeth 7 at St. Charles
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Everyone is invited to the St. Charles School Scholastic Book Fair during Parent-Teacher Conference Week. It is located in the
Parish Hall.
Fair hours are:
Wed.
Oct. 22
8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Thurs.
Oct. 23
8:15 AM – 8:00PM
Fri.
Oct. 24
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
A flyer showing a few of the books is included with today’s newsletter. This is only a small sampling of what is at the fair! There is
always a wide variety of books, computer CD-Roms, art activities, and posters. Remember, books make wonderful gifts for Christmas
or birthdays! Also, AS LAST YEAR: You may purchase an extremely huge selection of books ONLINE by going to the St.
Charles School website ( stcharlesschoolfw.org/support-us.php ) and clicking on the Book Fair link.
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=stcharlesborromeo
Many of the series books are posted there along with all sorts of age level books! The ONLINE fair runs from October 15 through
November 4. Try it and see how easy and fun it is! Profit from our ONLINE FAIR also goes to our school!
The teachers compile Classroom Wish Lists that are posted at the fair, so you will be able to donate books directly to your
child's classroom. Also available are gift certificates which you may give to the teachers and then they will be able to spend them at the
fair. All proceeds go toward purchasing more books for the library and the classrooms. Students enjoy having brand new books added
to their classroom libraries!
Scholastic has an All for Books program. There will be a box at the check out table for donations. The money (a dollar or loose
change) donated will buy books for our school. Scholastic will then match this money to buy books for national non-profit organizations
dedicated to helping families in need. These organizations include the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Kids in Distressed Situations,
and the National Center for Family Literacy.
Please stop by the school office to receive a visitor’s pass during school hours and you will be directed to the Parish Hall for the
book fair. Also, when you come to conferences with your children, come directly to the Parish Hall and shop. That way, you will have
your children to help you choose books which they will be excited to read! You may pay by cash, checks, charge cards or debit cards.
I am very excited about our fantastic book fair! The online fair will be an added bonus again this year! Check out our school
website! I hope to see each of you in person at our school fair! Please stop in to browse! Barb Fisher ☺
IN THE WINGS
The Civic Theatre has an In The Wings Program whose goal is to enrich the educational experience of youth through the medium of
the Theatre Arts. Since 1988, over 137,000 theatrical experiences have been provided to at-risk and economically disadvantaged youth
and families. The core of the IN THE WINGS Program is to provide free tickets to children and their families for special IN THE WINGS
performances of Civic Theatre productions. They believe that this exposure is, for many, an unfamiliar art form, which will spark
creativity, produce lasting impressions, and reap many benefits. Tickets are given to qualifying schools and service organizations. Since
the Civic’s IN THE WINGS program is specifically to make free tickets available for at-risk and economically disadvantaged youth and
families through schools and other agencies, first preference for the 40 tickets allowed St. Charles will be given to those families who
qualify for free/reduced lunches or textbook assistance. Children must be a minimum of 6 years old.
Talkbacks are always held after each IN THE WINGS performance for the audience to have a chance to chat with actors, crews, and
directors and ask questions about the rehearsal process, set design and construction, costumes, and any other aspects of the
productions. All are encouraged to stay and participate.
The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is pleased to present “Shrek The Musical”. Based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film, Shrek The
Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get
ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a
villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that
calls for a real hero. Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
"I Know It's Today"
"Freak Flag"
"I Think I Got You Beat"
"Big, Bright Beautiful World"
"This Is How A Dream Comes True"
--> THIS PRODUCTION USES STROBE EFFECTS. <-Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Book and lyrics by David Lindasy-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori
Originally produced on broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Original Broadway production directed by Jason Moore
Musical
Directed by Doug King
Content advisory: Rated PG for mild language and some crude humor.
The specially scheduled IN THE WINGS performance is Thursday, November 6, 2014 @ 7:30 pm at the Arts United Center, 303 E.
Main Street, downtown Fort Wayne. If you are interested in tickets, please write Sister Genevieve a note. Please know that you are
responsible for transportation and supervision. Students may not be dropped off, but must be accompanied by an adult! Please indicate
the number of tickets needed and with whom the tickets should be sent home. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve
basis for those who qualify. If any tickets remain, they will be available to any students/parents on a first-come basis. Please contact
Sister by Wednesday, October 15. Tickets will be ordered on this day.
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BISHOP DWENGER NEWS
SAINTS ALIVE!
Saints Alive is an organization of parents, grandparents, alumni and other benefactors collectively working together to champion
Catholic education at Bishop Dwenger High School by providing financial assistance with scholarship needs, annual operational budget
needs, and various capital requirements. Save the date and join us for these exciting events:
Diamond Dinner - Thursday, October 16, 2014, at Empyrean. Register Online at: www.events.org/diamonddinner
Holiday Tables Luncheon - Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Preview Night - Thursday, March 5, 2015
Dinner and Auction - Saturday, March 7, 2015
For more information, contact Dayna Horner at 496-4804 or [email protected].
PURSE BINGO
Join us for our first BDHS Faculty Purse Bingo on Saturday, November 8, in the Bishop Dwenger Cafeteria. Doors open at 5 pm, first
game begins at 6:30 pm. $20 entrance fee and one bingo card; $5 each additional card. Tables are sold at $200 each and reserves 8
seats together. Seating is limited. Must be 21 or older to attend. Beer, wine, and light refreshments will be sold- please no carry-ins.
Gather a group of friends and make a day of it! Visit the music department Craft Bazaar from 9 am-3 pm in the gym and then come
back for the chance to go home with a designer purse! Tickets are available in the BDHS Main Office, by phone (260) 496-4775, or
email [email protected]. License #134719
Social Skills Training
In the next several weeks, we will be offering social skills groups to our students. The groups will be based on the social skills
curriculum called Skillstreaming. Another program that may be used (depending on the students) is called Super Skills. This curriculum
teaches a variety of social skills including self-responsibility in the classroom, friendship skills, and skills for managing impulses. During
the group, social skills are taught using modeling, role-playing, and discussion. In addition to the positive impact of learning social
skills, students who participate in small groups often develop a stronger sense of belonging to a social group and a more positive
attitude about school.
The groups will meet during school hours for approximately 6-8 weeks. Mrs. Maureen McAleavey, school social worker, will facilitate
them. The group will meet one time each week and the group will last approximately 20 -25 minutes. These groups will be offered
throughout the year. If you think these groups may benefit your child, please contact Mrs. McAleavey at 969-4036 or e-mail her at:
[email protected]. Thanks!
Children of Divorce Support Groups!
St. Charles will again be offering support groups for children who have experienced a loss through parent divorce or separation.
The groups will be for grades 1 through 4. Our workbook is entitled, “A Catholic Guide for Kids: When Parents Divorce or Separate”,
by Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski.
Our groups will run for six weeks beginning the week of October 27th . We will be meeting at a non-academic time during the
school day.
In order to help plan for the groups, we are requesting that the registration be returned by Monday, October 17th to Mrs.
McAleavey.
Please call me if you have any questions at me direct school phone number: 969-4036. Mrs. Maureen McAleavey, LSW
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Children of Divorce Support Group Registration -- Return by 10-17-14
Name:
Address:
Grade:
Phone #:
As parent, I agree to attend the “It’s All About Me” night on April 11th.
Parent signature:
Child signature:
Reason for participation:
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