The Borromeo Bulletin - #19

Home of the Bobcats: January 22, 2021

Thoughts from Dr. Voelkl, Mrs. Winkler and your SCB Faculty and Staff,

Happy Friday all!

We have been busy preparing and prepping for our upcoming Open House events. As part of this process our technology coordinator, Mr. Nguyen, has worked hard to update and refine our Saint Charles Borromeo School website. While he has made a number of updates and changes, we always appreciate feedback from our families. If you have a moment to take a look and let us know what you feel might be missing or what else you might like to see PLEASE send that information our way! It is also helpful to view on various devices including computers, i-phones and androids to see how it might load or appear in different ways.

https://www.borromeoschool.org/

Our students have been busy this week completing their winter round of AIMS web assessments. These assessments help us monitor growth and progress in the various strands under reading and math. Once we as an institution have had an opportunity to digest this data we will share these results with you.

Each time we go through this process it causes me to pause and reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of my own children. I have two children who LOVE to read and one who still fights me tooth and nail each time even their is even a suggestion that said child might want to pick up a book :-) Alas, I have yet to find the magic answer to this challenge but I do believe that like any other activity the more you practice the more you improve. If you have a child who is hesitant to read DO KNOW that you are not alone, also know that there is value in exposing your child to variety of print materials. I remember as a child sitting at the kitchen counter reading the back of the cereal box or as I got older reading the latest copy of TEEN magazine. If you are able to find magazines, articles, or maybe a book about your child's passions it might lead to at least a small step in fostering their enjoyment of reading. Stay tuned for some incentives and prizes from Mrs. Winkler and Dr. Voelkl for all of our readers young and old...

Continued prayers and blessings to you all. We look forward to continuing to grow together in faith and love ~

Dr. Voelkl

CYC sports

Just a reminder that you can click on the Athletic Association tab at the bottom of this newsletter to see what upcoming sign ups are available

Dinner Auction

Please "like" and follow us!!

https://www.facebook.com/SCBdinnerauction2019

TTEF Scholarship reminder!

Don't forget to Apply!!!! As a reminder this is the only way to apply for scholarships through the Archdiocese for assistance.

http://ttef-stl.org/scholarships/

Mass Journals

Remember to turn in your mass journals if you haven't yet.

Remember to Re-register your kids!!!

Registration is open to current families until January 31st. Please register your child(ren) to confirm your spot. If they are not registered by the 27th, your spot may be in jeopardy of being taken. I am asking you to please register by the 27th so I can figure out how many spots are available for me to offer to new families.

On January 31st, new applications will be accepted. All of the links are below in this newsletter.

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Mini Vinnies

Clean out your closets and help in the process!

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Wine Tasting Event

What a great basket to get for Super Bowl Sunday!!!

There are limited supplies! Buy now!!!

https://scbtasting.app.rsvpify.com/

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Open House for new families

If you love us, spread the word!

Day School: http://bit.ly/scbopenhouse21

PK: http://bit.ly/scbpkopenhouse21

Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f45aaaf23a3ff2-volunteer

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Catholic Schools Week

We have lots of fun things planned! Remember, Catholic Schools Week start the beginning of Open enrollment for new families to apply.

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Remember to Register for 2021-2022!

Registration is only available to current families. You have the the "first right" to your spot until January 27. If you do not enroll, I will assume you are not coming back and your spot(s) will be available. PLEASE register!!!!

Here is a video from Fr. Dotson to explain tuition and the upcoming school year:

https://youtu.be/xkxQYHSwId8

K-8 Re-Registration: Must be filled out prior to January 27 to hold your spot

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei7AoJRKRyqvXBsdAqwp6n5UmoW9iAuaUNgECKLRnrwx_XJQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

PK Registration: Must be filled out prior to January 27 to hold your spot

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei_DUvsa92BkrS8HNtiT4dPrOIl6sEyfeDksCEpSEPA15wpg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Link to pay for registration: Must be paid to complete your registration

https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/6062

Applications for new students will be accepted starting on January 31.

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YEP! 2021-2022 School Calendar

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In lieu of Pro Life March...

The 8th graders will not be able to attend DC this year. In lieu of this, we are asking people to participate locally. If you are willing to help our local organizations, please click on the links below:

https://bit.ly/Birthrightreg Amazon Baby Registry for Birthright - provides free counseling and assistance to women facing an untimely pregnancy, multiple StL locations

https://bit.ly/HavenofGrace Amazon Baby Registry for Haven of Grace - help women who are pregnant and homeless to break generational poverty, located in North StL

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Auction Baskets

We are needing volunteers to put together the class baskets for the 2021 SCB Auction. Each class will have $300 for the baskets, which will come from fees collected as part of tuition. The volunteers will purchase items and submit to Jeannie for reimbursement. Once we have all of the slots filled, we will connect with everyone and figure out the themes for each basket. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. If you have any questions you can reach out to Rachel Thomasson- rach32_720@msn.com

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0444afac28a1fd0-scbauction

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Order your yearbook now!

It's that time of year! We are opening orders.... don't put it off!

https://inter-state.com/yearbook

Water Bottles and Paper Towels

THANK YOU! We do not need anymore We try to keep a supply of water bottles with the nurse for students that may need it. Her station is starting to run dry from all the students that forget to bring their own water bottles. If you are able, we would love to restock her supply.

We are also very low on Paper towels. If you are able to assist with this, it would be greatly appreciated!

BASK and Cafe

Where do I find out how much money I owe for BASK and/or cafe?

Go to the home page of FACTS. Then click on "Family" on the left hand side of the the screen. Then Cafe and BASK will appear on the center of that page. You can click on the blue "details" word and that will open up the account. REMEMBER a positive balance indicates that you owe money and a negative balance indicates that you have money in your account.

Please make cafe checks out to FSC or use paypal fsccafe@borromeoschool.com

Please make BASK checks out to SCB with Bask in the memo.

BASK

Back by popular demand :)

We have had many phone calls and emails requesting to put Sign Ups back in the Newsletter.... so here you go. It can still be found on the main page on FACTS.

January BASK:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f45aaaf23a3ff2-bask6

Phone Numbers to take note of (and maybe put in your phone)

School: 636-946-2713

School Fax: 636-946-3096

BASK/PK: 636-757-9474

Nurse: 636-946-1373

Parish Office: 636-946-1893

Religious Ed: 636-946-2916

St. Vincent Help Line: 636-925-1616

Nurse Quarando Updates

If your child is sick, please notify Mrs. Quarando at nurse@borromeoschool.com

Nurse Direct Line: 636-946-1373

PDF

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Revised Lunch Menu for January.PDF

Prayers

For those suffering from Covid.

For those suffering from any type of loss.

For those that haven't been able to see their families.

Can you help once a month???

We would like to collect food for our Mini Vinnie Program. This program helps feed many families in the Orchard Farm school district. Please help as much as you can!

Jan 11: Soup-er Bowl: Condensed Chicken Noodle, Condensed Tomato, Non-Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup, Non-Condensed Beef & Vegetable

Feb 1: Snack Attack: Rice Krispie Treats, Ind. Cheez-its, 6 pack Cracker sandwiches, Pudding, Ind. Cookie Packages, Pudding Cups

Mar 1: Be Cheesy: Mac N Cheese boxes

Apr 19: Grains For Brains: NutriGrain Breakfast Bars, Granola Bars

May 3: It's What For Breakfast: Full Size Boxes of Cereal

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Important Dates

New info is Bold.. this is just to help keep you updated.... please look at our google calendar as well.

2020-2021

* Jan 25: Spirit Dress Down Day

* Feb 1: Spirit Dress Down Day- Snack Attack: Rice Krispie Treats, Ind. Cheez-its, 6 pack Cracker sandwiches, Pudding, Ind. Cookie Packages, Pudding Cups

* Feb 8: Spirit Dress Down Day

* Feb 11: Wear red or pink shirts. Valentine's will be passed out in HR

* Feb 12- NO SCHOOL- CHANGE from half day

* Feb 13-14: LUKE 18 - In person retreat

* Feb 15- No School- Presidents Day

* Feb 16- Spirit Dress Down Day or Mardi Gras

* Feb 22: Spirit Dress Down Day

* Feb 26 -27: LUKE 18 - Virtual option

* March 1--Spirit Dress Down Day- Be Cheesy: Mac N Cheese boxes

* March 5: NO SCHOOL-CHANGED from half day

* March 8: Spirit Dress Down Day

* March 15--Spirit Dress Down Day