Thank you to Father Eddie for celebrating our FIRST all school Mass with us this morning. We were grateful for the opportunity to gather and pray together as a school community on the Feast of St. John Paul II.

Upon our return from Fall Break we are looking forward to celebrating the Feast Day of St. Charles Borromeo on Thursday, November 4th. Our day will begin with an all school mass for students in grades K - 8 during which time our first grade students will come dressed as Saints. Following Mass each class will take turns walking to various historical sites related to the history of our Church and school. PLEASE see the attached permission slip below. We ask that each family print one copy of this permission slip per child and send in with each individual child on Tuesday.

We will be sending out conference sign-up links the first week of November. As a reminder conferences are scheduled for the evenings of November 22nd and 23rd. Our virtual format last year was a big hit and well liked by both families and teachers. For that reason we do plan to continue that format with the exception of preschool. We LOVE growing and learning with ALL of our students and look forward to sharing information related to each child's celebrations, strengths and opportunities for growth with our families. IOWA test scores will be sent home with all students in grade 3-7 the week of conferences. 8th grade students will receive them upon their return from fall break due to the high school admissions time line.

We wish all of you A WONDEFUL FALL BREAK filled with lots of rest and great memory making ~

Warmest blessings,

Dr. Voelkl

Nov: PB&J: 16 oz Peanut Butter & Jelly in Plastic Jars

Dec: It's Chilly Out There: 15 oz. Chilli

Jan: Soup-er Bowl: Condensed Chicken Noodle, Condensed Tomato, Non-Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup, Non-Condensed Beef & Vegetable

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

As shared at the beginning of the year, we are continuing to evaluate our current mask policy. Evaluating from our end means reading all updates sent and provided by the Saint Charles County Health Department, watching all webinars shared by University systems throughout the state related to case numbers and current protocols, consulting with a team of Saint Charles Borromeo parents working in the health field in various capacities, consulting with school administration at other Catholic schools throughout our region, monitoring policies and procedures of other public school districts throughout our region, and talking / collaborating with the St. Louis Archdiocese administrative staff and school nurse partnership through Cardinal Glennon.

At this time we believe it is still in our best interest to maintain a mandatory mask policy. We WILL reevaluate again just prior to our Thanksgiving Break to determine if a change is necessary or should be made at that time. We understand that while students are masked at school there are other times during which they are gathered outside of school and not masked. Within our school walls we are still bound by current health department guidelines which come with much stricter quarantine regulations in masked vs. unmasked situations. Our goal is to keep students safe, healthy and IN SCHOOL. The other preschool - 8th grade Catholic schools and public schools within our area are maintaining their mask policy at this time as well.

We remain GRATEFUL for your support and prayers as we strive to stay educated and up to date on these health matters while also maintaining our focus on providing a high quality education for all of our students.

Save the date: Sunday, December 12th 8 am – 1 pm in the Gym.

Are you a vendor for a company such as Plexus, Young Living Essential Oils or Color Street? Do you have your own small business? Do you make homemade goods such as knitting, sewing, quilting, monograms, sauces, etc.? If so, we would love to have you as a vendor this year! Contact Kristin Williams for more information – youthminister@borromeoparish.com.

Totus Tuus is a youth program that we are very excited to bring to Borromeo in the summer of 2022! It is focused on sharing the Gospel and led by college missionaries who have a profound impact on the youth that attend. The mission of Totus Tuus is to bring young people into a relationship with Christ and His Church for lifelong discipleship. The day program is open to rising 1st-6th graders. The evening program is open to 7th-12th graders. It will take place at Borromeo during a week in June or July. More details to come.You can watch the promo video here!

The link below highlights some extra "wish list" items from our teachers. They are ALWAYS grateful for the support of our wonderful parents and school community.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J3amvWw1hOdbBfb7iR8MLnzsZvBu0VnYS7BZ-qnfaW4/edit?usp=sharing

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 peace and comfort for the mother of Mary Brdar and grandmother of Luka and Maya.

For all those suffering from and continuing to heal from COVID.

For the members of our United States military whose lives were recently lost. For peace, healing and comfort for their families.

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

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

THANK YOU to all the parents who helped plan and organize last weekend's TRUNK or TREAT. We were blessed with great weather and a wonderful event!

THANK YOU to all who donated to our GO ORANGE! Food Drive. Your donations are APPRECIATED!

THANK YOU to all who donated items to our STEM classroom!

THANK YOU to all the parents who continue to help and volunteer in the Cafe.

THANK YOU to all the parents helping to plan and organize the MANY upcoming events.

THANK YOU to all the parents who have donated masks. They are appreciated.

Sign up here!

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

* Oct. 25-29: No School Fall Break

* Nov. 1: No School Teacher PD. NO BASK DUE TO SHORT STAFFING

* Nov. 12: 1st Trimester ends

* Nov. 22-23: Conferences in the evening

* Nov 24-26 No School Thanksgiving Break

* Dec. 3: NOON DISMISSAL

*Dec. 3-5: Luke 18 Retreat

* Dec. 7: Chipotle Dine Out Night

* Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Holy Day of Obligation

* Dec. 10: 1st Reconciliation (2nd grade) 9:30

* Dec. 11: Breakfast with Santa (more details to come)

* Dec. 22: NOON DISMISSAL, Christmas Parties 11:00 am

* Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break* Jan 4 : First day back

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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. William Dotson - Pastor

frdotson@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