Following our donuts and feasting on Fat Tuesday we will enter into the season of Lent. Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. During this time, we will participate in prayer, reflection and a number of other experiences that will bring us together as a community of faith. We invite all families to join us by taking opportunities for prayer and reflection in their own homes in order to prepare our hearts and minds prior to the celebration of the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.

We will also wrap up our second trimester of the school year at the start of the week. At this point grades have been turned off in our school information system. Please check in with your children to ensure they have turned in assignments, class work etc. Teachers will be working on finalizing report cards. These will be shared with families on Monday, March 14th. Conferences are not held at this reporting period. As always, if you have questions or concerns please reach out to your child's teacher or teachers. If you have celebrations or good news to share please reach out to them as well :-)

Wishing you continued blessings,

Dr. Voelkl

PLEASE see the flyer linked below for details related to this year's FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE. Registration and payments can be turned in to the main office. THANK YOU in advance to our organizers!

Please use the form linked below to share interest and feedback related to ZERO DAYS camp and other potential summer programming.

https://forms.gle/1BjyohNUZT8JnAf88

It has been some time since we have participated in a parent book study. One of my recent finds thanks to parent, of first grader Maria Schwartze, is a book entitled, THRIVERS, The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Other Shine by Dr. Michele Borba. The book will be released in paperback on March 8th. Dr. Borba has GRACIOUSLY offered to join us for a parent zoom session if we can gather at least 15 participants. A copy of the book can be purchased for the best rate on AMAZON.

See below for a more detailed description of the book and author. PLEASE email Dr. Voelkl with the word THRIVERS in the subject line if you would love to participate!!!

The bestselling author of UnSelfie explains why the old markers of accomplishment (grades, test scores) are no longer reliable predictors of success in the 21st century -- and offers 7 teachable traits that will safeguard our kids for the future.

Michele Borba has been a teacher, educational consultant, and parent for 40 years -- and she's never been more worried than she is about this current generation of kids. The high-achieving students she talks with every day are more accomplished, better educated, and more privileged than ever before. They're also more stressed, unhappier, and struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout at younger and younger ages -- "we're like pretty packages with nothing inside," said one young teen.

Thrivers are different: they flourish in our fast-paced, digital-driven, often uncertain world. Why? Dr. Borba combed scientific studies on resilience, spoke to dozens of researchers/experts in the field and interviewed more than 100 young people from all walks of life, and she found something surprising: the difference between those who struggle and those who succeed comes down not to grades or test scores, but to seven character traits that set Thrivers apart (and set them up for happiness and greater accomplishment later in life).

These traits--confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism--will allow kids to roll with the punches and succeed in life. And the even better news: these traits can be taught to children at any age...in fact, parents and educators must do so. In Thrivers, Dr. Borba offers practical, actionable ways to develop these traits in children from preschool through high school, showing how to teach kids how to cope today so they can thrive tomorrow.

Link to purchase...

https://www.amazon.com/Thrivers-Surprising-Reasons-Struggle-Others/dp/0593085272

We would love to hear why you like St. Charles Borromeo School! If you would like to share your testimonial, we may add it to the school website! Mrs. Winkler sent out a message earlier this week.

Here is the link: https://forms.gle/CstdXTXASGpqSoc56

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTNUED SUPPORT! TO DATE we have RAISED $6,049!!!

SCB is participating in the Kids Heart Challenge to benefit the American Heart Association. The challenge runs from Feb. 21st thru Mar. 14th. Our school goal is to try and raise $5000 and has at least 18 kids complete Finn's mission. Your child should have come home with additional details and information last week. THANK YOU in advance for your support!

ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES

7 a.m.

6:30 p.m. bilingual

Reminder: Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday (April 15) are days of abstinence (refraining from meat) for all Catholics from age 14 onwards. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, fasting, as well as abstinence, is also obligatory for those ages 18-59.

Abstinence means refraining from meat. Fasting means one full meal a day, with two smaller meals and nothing between meals (liquids are permitted). No Catholic will lightly excuse himself or herself from this obligation.

DESSERT DONATIONS

Fish Fry is in need of desserts! You can drop them by the Café on Friday afternoon at pick up. Please do not bring them earlier or to the parish or school office. It is always helpful to make them in disposable containers. If NOT PLEASE label your pan or container so that we can ensure it makes its way back to you. Thank you!

Fish Fry Volunteers
THANK YOU to everyone who has already signed up to assist. Our slots continue to fill up quickly.

Below are dates for specific grade levels ~

Week of March 4: Grades 6, 7, 8

Week of March 11: Grades PreK, K, 1, 2

Week of March 18: Grades 3, 4, 5

Week of March 25: Grades 6, 7, 8

Week of April 1: Grades PreK, K, 1, 2

Week of April 8: Grades 3, 4, 5

https://bit.ly/22fishfryvolunteers

If you have any additional questions, please email Tammy Buehler at scbfishfry@gmail.com.

A message from Fr. Eddie,

We are just a few days away from the launch of the Discipleship Maker Index Survey that will be the first opportunity for EVERY Catholic to give feedback for the All Things New plan. There will be an ALL THINGS NEW INFO SESSION on Monday, February 28th at 7:00 pm by Father Eddie in the Church.

The window for responding to the DMI will only last about four weeks, until April 4.

Data collected through the DMI will be key to the decisions made later. Therefore, it is important that as many people as possible complete the DMI.

Over the next two weeks, we will use our social media accounts to provide more information on the DMI, and the All Things New process.

In the meantime, if you want more information, or if you’d like to view Archbishop Rozanski’s video regarding All Things New, click here: https://allthingsnew.archstl.org/.

We also have a committee of parishioners who will usher our parish through this process. You can contact them at any time with questions or for more information:

Fr. Eddie Godefroid: frgodefroid@borromeoparish.com, 636-946-1893
Barb Bott: bjbott@msn.com, 636-947-3939
Mary Lee Hardy: mleehardy50@gmail.com, 314-229-5370

Jaime Romero: himerolo@gmail.com, 636-284-6182 (bilingual/bilingüe)
Ann Tollefson: aktollefson@gmail.com, 314-608-4615
Paul Woody: paulfwoody@gmail.com, 636-359-0769

As a faith-based organization, we are mission-driven and mindful of our Catholic identity. Together, we strive to not only build community but further build the kingdom God. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Pastor and Principal in making policy for parish educational programs. Through this rich collaboration, we enhance the academic and overall experience that each child receives. We are still accepting applications for open positions on the School Board.

https://forms.gle/Xc1pNeco3acACErJ9

Women's: March 5-6

Are you looking to grow spiritually? Would you like to grow in your relationship with God? Could you use some time for renewal in your life?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, consider joining us for our upcoming CRHP retreats! Even if you have attended before, come again for a weekend of renewal!

For more information or to sign up, go to borromeoparish.com/crhp, fill out a form in the vestibule, or contact Jonathan Ewanio (jonathan.ewanio@gmail.com) or Madie Young (madeline.c.young@gmail.com).

There are a few different options available to families to assist with tuition costs. The Today and Tomorrow foundation flyer was sent to families last week. The original flyer can be found below for those who might have missed it. There are also tuition grants available through the parish. These grants can ONLY be applied after one has already applied for assistance through the archdiocese. This letter is also linked below. Again, please let us know if you have any questions related to these opportunities.

Deadline for applications is February 28th!

Please find a copy of our 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR pictured and attached below. We have pulled out some important dates for you to assist with any future planning. One item of note / change from previous years' calendars. Every third Wednesday is marked with an aqua blue square to indicate a 2:15 dismissal for all students. Students who cannot be picked up at this time will be able to stay and care will be provided free of charge. Any students remaining after 3:00 pm will be filtered into our BASK program and BASK rates will apply. This time will be utilized by teachers to work in Professional Learning Communities to further their growth as instructional leaders.

We will be sharing the final version of our 2022-2023 school year calendar shortly. For planning purposes please the following important dates ~

First Day of School...................AUGUST 16 - NOON DISMISSAL

Fall Break..................................OCTOBER 24 - 31

Christmas Break...................... DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 2

Spring Break.............................MARCH 20 - MARCH 24

Last Day of School...................MAY 26

We will continue to operate our before BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL KIDS program for the upcoming school year. We will accept BASK enrollment forms for the new school year when school enrollment opens. The form for enrolling in the program is included below. All paperwork can be turned into the main office. While this information is not typically sent out until closer to the start of the new school year, we wanted to provide a complete financial picture sooner than later for those families potentially in need of this care. All families and students are welcome to register for our BASK program at any time throughout the school year. If you have a high school or college aged student who is interested in working in our BASK program we are always looking for new responsible employees as well!

We are continuing with Mask Optional protocols at this time...

• Please send in 2 masks in a zip lock back with your child's name on it to keep at school.
• Masks may be used at the discretion of the teacher (group activities that require students to be close to each other)
• If there are 3% of the student body out with COVID, masks will be mandatory for 5 days- parents will be notified.
  
• COVID number emails will continue to be sent out daily.

THANK YOU again to all who have continued to support us on our COVID journey. While we would LOVE to say that those reaching out with symptoms of runny noses and mild sore throats are suffering from spring colds that is simply not the case. In our experience most of these symptoms have resulted in a positive COVID case. We want our kiddos in school and need staff to teach them. Continuing to monitor symptoms and returning when they have subsided will allow us to do so.

If you have received your COVID vaccine and want it to be documented in our FACTS system please send records to Nurse Quarando at nurse@borromeoschool.com. Please note this is not a requirement.

Please remember to bring water bottles to school, we are going through a lot of cups recently.

THANK YOU to everyone who continues to turn in their BASK and CAFE payments. BASK payments can be made via check made out to St. Charles Borromeo and turned in to the school office. CAFE payments can be made via check made out to St. Charles Borromeo or via paypal to @fsccafe. For any questions related to bask please email bask@borromeoschool.com. For any questions related to Cafe bills please email cafe@borromeoschool.com.

We are grateful for ALL OF OUR Cafe helpers. Our first session (11:00-12:00) is a slower pace with K-3 students and is mostly helping open items, pass out disposable silverware and condiments, help kiddos stand in line patiently for recess, and help wipe off tables. The second session (12:00-1:00) is a much faster pace yet has lots of kiddos 4-8 grade in and out of the Cafe in less than an hour. This is mostly monitoring/walking the room and helping wipe off tables. Thank you in advance and thank you to those who have helped in the past and continue to help!

Sign up here!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084fada628a0fd0-bobcat

Feb: Snack Attack: Rice Krispie Treats, Ind. Cheez-its, 6 pack Cracker sandwiches, Pudding, Ind. Cookie Packages, Pudding Cups

Mar: Be Cheesy: Mac N Cheese boxes

Apr: It's What For Breakfast: Full Size Boxes of Cereal

May: Grains For Brains: NutriGrain Breakfast Bars, Granola Bars

We are excited to give you the opportunity to purchase additional items from our on-line Spirit Wear store!

*Foobadap is experiencing shortages and longer shipment times for their inventory, so orders might be slightly delayed. Foobadap appreciates your patronage and patience.

https://borromeo21-22.itemorder.com/sale

The password is: borromeo

The store never closes but order cut offs are the 1st and 15th of every month. School Delivery will then be after the 8th and 22nd of every month.

If you have any items you would like to see added to our collection PLEASE let us know so tht we can work with our spirt wear reps to offer them.

For the Kutchback family and extended family including the Long and Nesser family on the loss of Mr. Kutchback. May they continue to find peace and healing.

For the Beckemeier Family as Conway continues on his journey to heal and recover.

For all the members of our SCB family who have lost loved ones in recent weeks.

For all those suffering from and continuing to heal from COVID, especially members of our Saint Charles School families.

For all the members of our United Stated military who continue to serve our country.

For all of the quiet intentions held in the hearts of the members of our St. Charles Borromeo Community.

Please share your prayer requests with us so that we can add them to our weekly bulletin.

THANK YOU AGAIN!!! to our maintenance team and Father Eddie for their efforts to ensure our entry ways were safe and clear for all of our students and staff during our recent bouts of winter weather.

THANK YOU to ALL helping to organize, arrange and plan for our Lenten Fish Fry Fridays.

THANK YOU to all of our families for their patience and support throughout this season of winter weather.

THANK YOU to EVERYONE who has reached out or added their name to our CAFE helpers sign up. While not the most glorious of jobs it is truly appreciated.

THANK YOU to all who continue to support us in our COVID journey as we strive to keep our school community healthy.

THANK YOU to all who have given of their time, talent or treasure to help Saint Charles Borromeo continue to grow and thrive.

THANK YOU to all who have donated to and continue to our Mini Vinnies this year.

* March 1st - Fat Tuesday - Donuts - Mardi Gras colored tops with Uniform Bottoms

* March 2nd - Ash Wednesday

* March 4th - NOON DISMISSAL

* March 21st - March 25th - Spring Break

* March 28th - Incoming Kindergarten Screening - NO SCHOOL for current Kindergarten

* April 29th - Field Day

* May 1st - 8th Grade Confirmation Practice 5:00 PM

* May 4th - 8th Grade Confirmation

* May 9th - May 12th - Middle School Camp Week

* May 19th - 8th Grade Last Day of School

* May 20th - 8th Grade Graduation 7:00 pm

* May 27th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Dr. Jacklyn Voelkl - Principal

principal@borromeoschool.com

Mrs. Michelle Winkler - Assistant Principal

michellewinkler@borromeoschool.com

Mrs. Angela Schneider - Office Manager

office@borromeoschool.com

Mrs. Casey Quarando - Nurse

nurse@borromeoschool.com

Fr. Eddie Godefroid- Associate Pastor

frgodefroid@borromeoparish.com

Mrs. Megan Ambrose - Counselor

mambrose@ccstl.org

Mrs. Monica Barnes - Accountant

MonicaBarnes@archstl.com

Mr. Luan Nguyen

SCBTech@borromeoschool.com

Email: jackievoelkl@borromeoschool.com
Website: www.borromeoschool.com
Location: 431 Decatur Street, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Phone: 636-946-2713
Facebook: facebook.com/St.CharlesBorromeoSchool