The Borromeo Bulletin #56
Home of the Bobcats: FEBRUARY 12, 2022
THOUGHTS FROM DR. VOELKL
On an academic note, we are continuing to push through our 2nd trimester and second half of the school year. These cold winter months following the excitement and energy of the holidays can often become a time when motivation wanes and students benefit from reminders to truly put forth their personal best effort on a consistent basis. Do not hesitate to reach out to individual teachers should you have any questions regarding your child's overall growth or progress.
Wishing you a blessed weekend,
Dr. Voelkl
SOUPERBOWL OF CARE
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE - From Mrs. Kneale
FISH FY UPDATES
Fish Fry Volunteers
Our weekly Lenten Fish Fry is returning this year! To have a successful series of events, we need a TON of volunteers! THANK YOU to everyone who has already signed up to assist. Our slots are filling 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.
ALL THINGS NEW
All Things New: Archdiocese Strategic Pastoral Initiative
The Archdiocese has launched its strategic pastoral planning initiative, All Things New. Throughout this plan, we will continue to communicate with our parish community about each phase of the process and opportunities for your participation and feedback. You can find information from the Archdiocese at 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
SCHOOL BOARD OPENINGS
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.
CHRP RETREATS
Join us on our upcoming CRHP Retreats:
Men's: Feb. 19-20
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).
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION UPDATES
Registration for GOLF has been extended until February 13th for those still interested in registering!
SCB Little League (1st– 4thGrade) - registration $120
SCB Big League (5th– 8thGrade) - registration $165
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Matt Heischmidt @ 636 587 7233 or email:Smileygolf72@gmail.com
St. Charles CYC District (teamsideline.com)
TRACK sign up is LIVE, and our coaches are EXCITED! We will be practicing at Duchesne High School on Wednesday evenings starting the week of March 16th. Since there is only 1 regular season meet and finals, your child/children can participate in track AND other activities! If you can't make every practice...no sweat!
Track provides a great foundation for ALL other sports including middle schoolers transitioning to high school and our preschoolers building a love for fitness. We at SCB strive to make our track season FUN, educational, and not just about running (we utilize multiple modalities such as games, drills, stretches, and more). This year meet participants will include kindergartners ages 5 and older.
https://www.teamsideline.com/.../cyos.../current-programs...
Boy Scout Trivia Night
TROOP 351 Trivia Night
The Boy Scout Troop 351 is hosting their annual Trivia Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cottleville on Saturday, 05 March 2022. Doors open at 6pm and trivia starts at 7pm. Please come out and support the Boy Scouts of St. Charles Borromeo. This fundraiser supports troop activities and events throughout the year. The cost is $160 per table (8 seats), so get your team together, come on out. It is sure to be a night of fun and laughter going for a good cause. Please bring your own snacks, and the K of C Hall will have complimentary beer, soda and water. Please contact Katie Willenberg (kwillenberg303@gmail.com) if you have any questions and to RSVP.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Deadline for applications is February 28th!
2022-2023 CALENDAR
IMPORTANT DATES 2022-2023
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 - 31Christmas Break...................... DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 2
Spring Break.............................MARCH 20 - MARCH 24
Last Day of School...................MAY 26
BASK 2022-2023
NURSE / COVID NOTES
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.
We have also had A LOT of students coming to the office to get just a bit of vaseline for their super chapped lips. A bit of chapstick in the morning prior to coming to school may help a bit!
CHECKING LUNCH AND BASK ACCOUNTS
CAFE HELP
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!
Mini Vinnies FOOD DRIVE SCHEDULE
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
Foobadap- OnLine Spiritwear Shop
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.
PRAYER REQUESTS
For the Beckemeier Family as they prepare for the next leg in Conway's heart journey.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Aleyamma (Allie) Jacobs, mother of Mary Brdar & grandmother of Maya & Luka. And for comfort for the grieving family.
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.
KUDOS CORNER
THANK YOU to Mrs. Iadevito and team for all of their hard work planning an amazing teacher lunch this week.
THANK YOU to all of our parents who provided us with delicious desserts.
THANK YOU to ALL PARENTS who helped with lunch and recess coverage so our teachers could enjoy their lunch and peers.
THANK YOU to Bethany Benn and team for a successful Beer and Wine tasting event.
THANK YOU to our HOME AND SCHOOL for arranging a delicious breakfast for our teachers.
THANK YOU to all of the parents who have assisted and volunteers at our 7th grade basketball tournament.
THANK YOU to all of our families for their patience and support during last week's snow days.
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.
Important Dates
* Feb. 14th - Valentine's Day Celebrations
* Feb. 15th - Great Skate Night
* Feb. 23rd - Dine Out Night - Mattingly's
* 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
IMPORTANT PEOPLE AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Jacklyn Voelkl - Principal
Mrs. Michelle Winkler - Assistant Principal
michellewinkler@borromeoschool.com
Mrs. Angela Schneider - Office Manager
Mrs. Casey Quarando - Nurse
Fr. Eddie Godefroid- Associate Pastor
frgodefroid@borromeoparish.com
Mrs. Megan Ambrose - Counselor
Mrs. Monica Barnes - Accountant
Mr. Luan Nguyen
St. Charles Borromeo School
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