SAINTS SENTINEL SAINT CHARLES PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF I.S.D. 858 MARCH 2021
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BREAK DATES March 5, 2021: No School for Elementary Teacher In-Service March 19, 2021: No School for both schools Teacher In-Service April 2-5, 2021: No School Spring Break April 30, 2021: No School for Elementary Teacher In-Service A look ahead....
Sunday, May 23, 2021: Graduation Day 2:00pm
END OF 3rd QUARTER Thursday, March 18, 2021 What's Inside....
Giving Back to the Community Global Minnesota visits The Walking Bus Foundation for Academic Excellence .....and more!
Letter from Superintendent Jeff Apse March Issue 2021
Dear Parents and Community Members,
The 2020-2021 school year has been difficult. COVID-19 has brought forth a number of challenges. I feel bad for our students and for the opportunities lost. I feel bad for our students’ parents for having to endure and juggle a myriad of challenges figuring out how to balance the pressures of their professional lives with what has seemed to be an ever changing and unstable landscape for their child(ren)’s education. I am thankful for our faculty and staff and their willingness to take multiple leaps forward learning new instructional delivery methods, new ways to engage and communicate with students and their parents, and for their commitment to keep pushing through the frustrations. Every day has brought forth a different challenge, and just when it would seem like you have something figured out and/or that you are in a position to anticipate the direction we were heading, COVID-19 would pitch another curve ball, and force us to go back to the drawing board to figure out how to sort through the new deck of cards it just dealt. As I write this on February 2, 2021, we are celebrating the fact that we are in the midst of just our third consecutive week of full in person instruction for our Pre-K through 6th graders this school year and our third consecutive week of Hybrid instruction for our High School students since the end of October. Since the second semester began, we have been slowly, but steadily expanding our High School Hybrid program to provide High School students in need with more days of in person instruction. We are also celebrating that after having to shut down student activities programs at the end of October, they have been back in full swing since January 4th. While we have had a couple of COVID related issues within our programs, we have worked through them, and are thankful to be able to offer these opportunities to students when just a couple of months prior it was looking like it was not going to be possible. It has been a weird year. Bringing in person programming back has had its challenges. Our staff had done a great job juggling the ever changing requirements passed down by our regulatory agencies. The future outlook for our schools and how we will be able to deliver in person programming to our students is the most positive it has been since the pandemic began. With multiple COVID-19 vaccinations now available to the public and with educators and childcare providers being considered a priority, the end of the pandemic is in sight. We feel good about the direction we are heading and the prospects of closing out the 2020-2021 school year in a positive fashion, and we have a positive outlook on what the 2021-2022 school year may bring. Thank you for your patience and support. Sincerely,
Jeff Apse Superintendent of Schools
High School Principal - Dr. Bernard One of the messages that I have tried to deliver to the students this year is that you need to focus on having fun. We have been presented with a situation that is out of our control. One of the things we can control is how we react to situations. We can choose to constantly focus on the negative around us or we can focus on the positive. Some people within our community have experienced tragedy during this time. As a school we have tried to give the students a source of positivity in a time that could be overwhelmingly bleak. As we move into spring, the weather continues to get better, and we will be able to move to more outdoor activities again. I challenge everyone to think of the future with positivity and ways you can focus each day on having some fun as it will help to look past some of the negatives. As always, please reach out to me personally if you are having difficulties in any area of school. I will continue to be here to help when you need help. Think Spring!
Dr. Ben Bernard High School Principal
Minnesota School Board Recognition Week
February 22-26, 2021
Chairperson: Brian Davidson Vice-Chairperson: Roger Leistikow Clerk: Karen Hanson Treasurer: Todd Cage Director: Travis Gransee Director: Peter Snyder Director: Eric Manley
School Year Calendar 2021-22 March Issue 2021
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St. Charles High School News March Issue 2021
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Scott McCready Region 1A AD of the Year! ExCEL Award recipients:
Triple A Award recipients:
Juniors: Nora Fritsher and Andrew O'Hara
Seniors: Drew Maloney and Abby McCready
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One Act Play Sub-Section Champions! Giving Back to the Community In January, the Student Council sponsored The Giving Project in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day and invited students and the community to donate needed items for the Saint Charles Hometown Resource Center. The Resource Center provided a list of needed items and collected donations at the end of the week. Items were delivered by Student Council. In addition to The Giving Project, a video was created providing a student message reflecting on adversity, kindness, working together and change, just to name a few. Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were recited by the students including, "The time is always right to to do what is right." You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wUZHEcdPObw
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Watch the "MLK Day Student Message" e. on YouTub
"The time is always right to do what is right." -MLK
Counseling Corner - Mrs. Olson Spring TO-DO List SENIORS Scholarships will come out March 1st. Several are already available on the Counseling website at https://www.scschools.net/page/4372. More information about Financial aid, scholarships and college decisions is available as well. May 1st is the decision deadline for most colleges to let them know if you plan to attend this fall! See Mrs. Olson for any help with deciding or more information!
CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM
JUNIORS The ACT will be offered to ALL juniors on March 30th in Saint Charles. Please sign up using the google form emailed to you, or let me know in the counseling office. It is ALSO offered April 17th and the date to register is March 12th online at my.act.org. It is also time to start going on college visits! Most campuses are allowing visits in limited numbers and you sign up on their websites. See Mrs. Olson for assistance! Mrs. Olson - High School Counselor
INVOLVE. CHALLENGE. ACHIEVE.
St. Charles High School News March Issue 2021
Track and Field The 2021 St. Charles track and field season (grades 7-12) will begin on March 29th this year. More information will be available as the season draws closer. If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to contact Coach Eric Klein at eklein@schs.k12.mn.us. Eric Klein - Boys Head Coach
Boys Basketball Kooper Vaughn became St. Charles' Boys Basketball all time leading scorer on January 19th in the Boys Basketball Season Opening game against Fillmore Central. Kooper trailed Aaron Leistikow, who poured in 1298 points from 2010-13, by 6 points going into the game for the top spot on the all time scoring list. Not only did he surpass Aaron during this game, he poured in a school record of 63 points as the Saints won 91-77. The 63 points ties for the 8th most ever in a boys basketball game in the State of Minnesota. It's also the most points ever scored by a player in this part of the state, per the Post Bulletin. In addition to the 63 points, Kooper converted 18 out of 19 free throw attempts which also placed in the State Basketball record book, where he already was the all time state leader for free throw percentage in a single game. He made 26 out of 26 in a game vs. Rochester Lourdes during the 2019-2020 season. Remarkably, the 26 for 26 is number 2 in the entire country in a single game consecutive free throws made. Congratulations Kooper! Your hard work and dedication towards becoming this type of player is a model for what a person is able to do in any extracurricular field if they devote the time and energy to achieve at the top level. Great job! And congratulations to not only the Boys basketball teams, but every extra-curricular activity at SCHS. With every activity delayed due to Covid concerns, each group is first and foremost thrilled to simply participate, be out of the house, and move slowly back towards some sort of normalcy in our daily routines. Despite late starts to activities, pauses in the seasons when the activities did begin, or no fans in the stands, the kids are simply relishing each event, regardless of what the scoreboard or the judges might say about the final score or rankings. Great job SCHS! Terry Knothe Boys Head Basketball Coach
Washington D.C Trip for 9th and 10th Grade Dear Parents and Guardians of 9th and 10th Grade, Now that it is 2020 - the Washington D.C. Trip will be coming up before we know it. We realize that you are still wondering the dreaded question---“Will we be able to travel?”. Yes, we wonder that, too...but we HAVE to move forward and plan that we are or we will find ourselves in a jumbled mess. We wanted make you aware of the important dates over the next few months. Parents and students, please look for an email update with the forms to complete and return by March 22 / 23, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns prior to the April meeting, feel free to contact us. We thank the parents, community and school board for supporting this tremendous opportunity for the 9th and 10th grade class to discover our American heritage. Jill Backes and Gretchen Hoffman Washington D.C. Tour Coordinators
Parents/Guardians of 10th Graders and 10th Grade Students: 10th Grade Washington D.C. Trip dates are August 9-15, 2021. The remaining balance of $249.50 per student will be due on March 22, 2021. (total student cost is $449.50) Payments may be submitted to the school office or online though Revtrak here: https://scschools.revtrak.net/secondary-group/#/v/DC-Trip-Activity-Fee--2nd-installment-65 Hotel Room sign up for student travelers will take place the week of May 3-7, 2021. There will be a second student-parent meeting in April 26, 2021 at 7 pm, through Zoom.
Parents/Guardians of 9th Graders and 9th Grade Students: 9th Grade Washington D.C. Trip dates are June 6-12, 2021. The remaining balance of $299.50 per student will be due on March 22, 2021. (total student cost is $499.50) Payments may be submitted to the school office or online though Revtrak here: https://scschools.revtrak.net/secondary-group/#/v/DC-Trip-Activity-Fee--2nd-installment-65 Hotel Room sign up for student travelers will take place the week of April 26-29, 2021. There will be a second student-parent meeting in April 26 at 6 pm, through Zoom.
photo credit: Robby McGuire/Saints Publishing
Dance February 27: Section at Lake City March 12-13: State at Edina High School Wrestling March 10: Section Team Tournament (sites TBD) March 17: Section Individual Tournament (sites TBD) March 20: State Tournament Preliminary rounds (Outstate sites) March 25-27: State Tournament Final rounds (Various High School Sites)
A Look Ahead.... (dates subject to change) Sneak peek at Spring March 22: Baseball preseason begins March 29: Golf, Track, Softball, Baseball first day of practice Track and Field True Team Championships sometime in May 17-21: Section True Team Championships sometime in May 24-29: State True Team Championships
Boys and Girls Basketball March 15-25: Section Tournament. Single games at high seeds until the finals. Boys and Girls alternate nights the entire tournament. March 30-31: State Quarterfinals at outstate sites (single game) April 6-8: State Semifinals at Target Center April 9-10: State Finals at Target Center
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Lindsey Root passes 1000 points - Way to go Lindsey!
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SCHS First Semester Honor Roll 2020-21 March Issue 2021
Straight 'A' Andring, Peyton Barclay, Joshua Barclay, Miles Cheng, Alina Hulshizer, Claire Kreidermacher, Ryan Overkamp, Logan Arndt, Jack Boyum, Brooks Butson, Kaylee Daood, Ilah DeBusk, Grant Decker, Brock Decker, Luke Fenske, Madelynn Gransee, Conner Hoffman, Abigail Holm, Laura Hursh, Sarah Manley, Gavin Mathison, Colton Matzke, Tessa Mosdal, Isaac Paul, Mira Perez, Samantha Rasmussen, Kaitlyn Rojas, Bernardo Schram, Elizabeth Waller, Lauren Barclay, Jonas DeCook, Kaylie Heim, Hadli Huang, Justin Hulshizer, Teia Kieffer, Ava Leucuta, Maddison Maloney, Owen Matthews, Thavyah McConnell Elder, Scarlett Mosdal, Shelby Omdahl, Mya Schiebel, Payton Slavin, Mya Sullivan, Lily Thomann, Kallie Wendt, Shelby Anderson, Eva Barclay, Noelle Brouwer, Taylynn Buringa, Grace Chuchna, Kaitlynn Delger, Lauryn Hoffman, Katherine Matzke, Tyson McDonough, Aidan Mueller, Todd O'Bryan, David Paul, Adam Rojas, Gracy Sanders, Carson Small, Madison Small, Tytan Villafan, Mari Waller, Lane Ward, Riley Warmkagathje, Gavin Drath, Olivia Fritcher, Nora Koeppel, Brady Mathison, Carter Soppa, Olivia Cage, Emma Dailey, Kaitlyn Daood, Anna
Straight 'A' cont... 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12
Davidson, William Hursh, Emily Kieffer, Brea Krenik, Jade Lindsey, Katelyn Maloney, Drew McCready, Abigail Mundt, Leah Paul, Ashley Root, Lindsey Shea, Lybie Zillmer, Dustin
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'A' Brogan, Brianna Delger, Cade Gunnarson, Carter Jensen, Bradyn Koeppel, Bryndon McGinley, Iris Mehling, Jocelyn Rasmussen, Ryker Wendt, Chloe Cole, Riley Davidson, Charles Frinack, Travis Hahn, Natalee Hanson, Isaac Hilton, Christopher Lastine, Rachel Ledebuhr, Alexis Nelson, Cooper Ortega, Crystal Tuseth, Sophia Windfield, Cale Wobschall, Brenna Wolter, Adeline Apse, Mason Chuchna, Emma Ellsworth, Addrianna Glover, Gavin Gust, Makadyn Rojas, Jasmine Rojas, Jose Storm, Matthew Toft, Avery Ward, Hanna Geib, Serena Gruber, Harrison Hoover, Reliegh Hulshizer, Levi Loga, Jackson Meyer, Jacob O'Bryan, Conner Disbrow, Abigail Hanson, Luke Kivi, Isaac Krohse, Benjamin Matthews, Dominic O'Hara, Andrew Schultz-Schweitzer, Kaleb Storm, Nathaniel Berends, Cole Fuller, Vance Fynboh, Hannah Ihrke, Braeden Karlstad, Isabel Krohse, Samual Mauskemo, Kiana Nelson, Carter Pierre, Mia Schaber, Harper Schaber, Hayden Schaefer, Trenton Spaulding, Brooke Warmkagathje, Ethan
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'B' Babbitt, BJ Benedett, Evelyn Carlson, Haley Chaney, Scarlet Geib, Nicole Gust, Braelyn Huang, Alfred Kiese, Aubrey Langer, Gabriella McIntire, Lilly Millard, Makena O'Marro, Connor Siebenaler, Claire Slavin, Shaya Slavin, Sophia Stodola, Fiona Vangundy, Jackson Williamson, Braeden Zickrick, May Bagniewski, Kaylyn Burlingame, Eduardo Burmeister, Emma Christianson, Jayden Dorman, Marah Drane, Acacia Gaynor, Logan Gruber, Owen Hahn, Ethan Jutz, Matthew Kieffer, Toree Koetz, Ava Oberg, Christopher Rinard, Marcus Schossow, Mackayla Shea, Leah Stangler, Michael Voss, Erik Wangen, Benjamin Berg, Adam Burlingame, Alexander Chaney, Logan Dailey, Jack Kieffer, Jaxon Kozak, Tatem Kurth, Ryan Lauritzen, Otto Mueller, Mason Schloegel, Hunter Smith, Nicholas Spitzer, Zackary Valtierra Hernandez, Miriam Welch, Iyan Zickrick, Candy Andring, Taylin Backes, Sara Chelmowski, Emma Davidson, Henry Decker, Emma Dorman, Claire Fenske, Carson Ferden, Levi Fuller, Mya Hart, Kaydance Howard, Michael Johnson, Chelsea Kauten, Emily Kobs, Chace Koeppel, Brenna Moore, Destany Roessler, Sawyer Root, Tyler Sanchez, Abril Shea, Larissa Smith, Zoeie
'B' Continued 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
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Cole, Celia Coleman, James Decker, Josie Disbrow, Noah Jayari, Jenneth Jorgensen, Michael Kramer, Daniel Lemmer, Connor Omdahl, Grayson Osmundson, Jacob Reps, Alayna Salas, Samuel Schultz-Schweitzer, Kasey Thoreson, Jett Thorland, Boden Welliver, Emma Wolter, Christian Zickrick, Calvin Berends, Luke Hanson, David Hernandez, Brandon Ness, Erik Redig-Bridges, Kaedyn Reps, Kylee Rojas, Joanna Soulier, Hailey Stowell, Gabriella Vaughn, Kooper Welch, Alex
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*if the student currently has an incomplete in a class they will not show up on the honor roll
St. Charles Public School News Walking Bus creates a safe walk for Elementary students
Photo credit: Robby McGuire/Saints Publishing
March Issue 2021
One of the challenges we are trying to navigate this year is the reduction in capacity for buses. Because of this reduction, we've been forced to limit the bus rides we can offer students, which has meant more kids riding their bike and walking to school than we've seen in a long time. While much of our community has very safe routes to school, the train tracks and Highway 14 create a less than ideal situation for some of our walkers. Enter: The Walking Bus. The Walking Bus is a group of High School Students who are willing to donate their time walking Elementary students to school. Each morning and after school, our Walking Bus leaders meet students along designated routes and walk them to school safely. Our routes were built to help kids we knew were walking through some of our less safe areas. These volunteers have weathered, literally, the morning cold and afternoon rains to help keep our youngest learners safe. Thank you Walking Bus Leaders!
Not pictured: Hannah Fox and Bradley Chan
Middle School Math League Most of the Math League crew was able to be in person for our 4th meet. We have one meet left, SC is currently in 3rd place but has won 2 of the four meets this year so far! Go Saints! Mr. Gill - Middle School Math League Coach
FFA - St. Charles Chapter
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FFA Members Compete in Region 8 FFA Contests The St. Charles FFA Chapter recently had three teams compete at their region contests recently. St. Charles competes in Region 8, which is made up of 33 schools and FFA chapters in Southeastern Minnesota. Due to COVID-19, the FFA contests have moved to a virtual format for 2020-2021. The Meats team consisted of Todd Muller, Gavin Warmkagathje, Caleb Wobschall, and Iyan Welch participating that included identification of meat cuts including species name, primal name, retail name, and cookery method, beef quality grading, beef yield grading, and placing classes of wholesale and retail cuts of meat. Todd Mueller placed 1st overall as an individual and Gavin Warmkagathje placed 3rd. Their team placed 1st, advancing to the state competition this spring. The Fish and Wildlife team consisting of Kate Lindsey, Hayden Schaber, Anthony DeJager, and Lucas DeJager identified various species of Minnesota mammals, fish, reptiles/amphibians, insects, and non-game/game birds, exam that include various wildlife and natural resources topic, and a current issue activity focusing on environmental analysis and species of concern. Hayden Schaber placed 7th and Kate Lindsey placed 8th individually. The team placed 2nd in the region and will advance to the state contest. The small animals team consisting of Ethan Warmkagathje, Alayna Reps, and Emma Decker completed identification of dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and other small animals, anatomy and parasite practicums, and a written test assessing their knowledge of various small animals and veterinary science practices. We can’t wait to see these teams compete at the state contest and improve in the future!
By Alayna Reps
Dates to consider.... February: Black History Month February: "I Love to Read" Month February 22-26, 2021: Minnesota School Board Recognition Week March 8-12, 2021: National School Social Worker Week March 21, 2021: World Down Syndrome Day April: School Library Month April 2, 2021: National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day April 2, 2021: World Autism Awareness Day May: Mental Health Awareness Month May 3-7, 2021: Teacher Appreciation Week May 5, 2021: Cinco de Mayo May 12, 2021: National School Nurse Day
Thank You to our families for continuing to drop off your students in an orderly fashion. Our local Police Department has provided a stop sign to help with incoming traffic, thank you St. Charles Police Department for supporting our efforts. Community support is greatly appreciated as you continue to be aware of our students before and after school - Thank You! Safety First for our students!
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St. Charles Elementary News March Issue 2021
SCES Parents and Guardians,
We have made it through what has been a very interesting first half of the year; coupling both construction and changing pandemic requirements has been difficult for both students and staff, but we have settled into something that is beginning to feel a little more like normal. I know there has been a lot of discussion about a COVID Slide and the effect this will have on kids, so I’d like to share some quick, easy strategies for helping to ensure the success of your children. First, and mostly simply, parents can read to or listen to their children read – every day. A half of an hour of literacy each day, either reading themselves or listening to parents read, can do so much for the success of a young reader. If you can do more than a half-hour, great! Another quick strategy for improving the literacy of your children, is talking to them about what you are reading. Kids imitate their parents; if they see you reading, if you talk to them about your reading, they will be more likely to enjoy and find success in their reading. Math can be a little bit more difficult to find simple strategies, but there are definitely creative ways to help your child’s Math skills. Simple things like doubling a recipe when cooking (and making your children do the doubling) can ensure that your child is using the skills they are getting here. Another great way to continue Math practice is games – Cribbage for example, is a fantastic way to add 30 minutes of quick addition facts to your child’s daily routine. It is also a great way to spend some quality time with your kids! Ryan Ihrke Elementary School Principal
Global Minnesota Virtual Visit 4th graders in Mr. Muschler's class had a "virtual visitor" from Mexico in January. Sofia Huitron joined them from Cancun, Mexico, her hometown. She currently lives in Washington D.C., but was visiting home. She told students a legend of Mexico, and answered questions about her upbringing in Mexico City and Cancun. She came to us from an organization called Global Minnesota, whose mission it is to connect Minnesotans to other cultures. In the last few years we have had visitors from Ghana, Amsterdam, Korea, China, and Brazil.
Art Class with Mrs. Ihrke In early January, Kindergarten through 3rd grade collaborated to create a winter mural. Installation took place with the help of Principal Ihrke and Art Teacher, Mrs. Ihrke. Nice job kids!
Hello parents of incoming Kindergarten Students for the 2021-2022 school year! If your child plans to enroll at our district in September 2021, please use the link below to register your child for Kindergarten.
REGISTRATION OPEN! NOW THRU MARCH 15, 2021 Kindergarten Registration website: https://www.scschools.net/page/3122 More information regarding a Kindergarten Open House will be forthcoming. Please call the Elementary School with questions at 507-932-4910.
PTO News Next PTO meeting: Monday, March 15th 6:30 pm Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Saint Charles Parent Teacher Organization!
thank you PTO!
Your donation is so appreciated! During Distance Learning at the Elementary School, the PTO donated 80+ boxes of gallon-sized bags to support the teachers' efforts with packing for the students!
St. Charles Elementary News March Issue 2021
2021 Spring Testing at Elementary School The St. Charles Public Schools continually assesses student performance to provide parents and staff with the data needed to make informed instructional and educational decisions. We use different measures to chart your child's and our district's educational progress. Several assessments are given district-wide. However, these types of measures do not always paint the entire picture of a child. Every day, teachers observe and use classroom evaluations that also help us more fully understand your child's academic strengths and weaknesses. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) is one measure the district uses to measure educational progress in our district / school and is used to meet the state and federal requirements. These state tests are given to students in a district once a year, based on their grade level and subject area. The range of dates that students will be taking the MCA at St. Charles Elementary are listed below by grade. Reading MCA III for Grades 3-6 The Reading MCA is an online assessment divided into several segments. It contains multiplechoice items where the student selects the correct or best response along with technologyenhanced items. Approximate time to complete the assessment is 180 minutes. The MCA Reading Assessment will be completed between April 7-23, 2021.
Mosaic designs with cubes GATE students were challenged to create 3-D mosaic designs using Rubik's Cubes. They first mapped out their design on grid paper and then visually transferred their 1-dimensional creations into 3-D form using the cubes. The group photo (on top) is a mosaic of our St. Charles "SC" logo! Go Saints!
Math MCA III for Grades 3-6 The Mathematics MCA is an online adaptive test. This means that the test will adjust to each student’s skills. The online assessment contains traditional multiple-choice items along with technology-enhanced items where students use the capabilities of the computer to select one or more points on a graphic, drag and drop a graphic from one location to another or manipulate a graph. Approximate time to complete the assessment is 120 minutes. The MCA Math Assessment will be completed between April 7-23, 2021. Science MCA for Grade 5 The Science MCA is an online assessment with traditional multiple-choice items along with technology-enhanced items where the student uses the capabilities of the computer to create a graph or data table, click on a hot spot, or drag images or words into designated response areas. Approximate time to complete the assessment is 120 minutes. The MCA Science Assessment will be completed between April 26- May 5 2021. Additional testing information and resources for St. Charles Elementary are located on the School website: https://www.scschools.net/page/4542
School Age Child Care #SACC Information SACC is a School Aged Child Care Program that offers care for ages PreK-6th grade. We offer a before and after school program, wrap around care for PreK, as well as a Summer program. We provide a fun, safe environment learning environment for all ages. SACC would gladly take donations of new games, toys and outside play equipment. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
Important Dates Summer Registration Begins March 12, 2021 for current enrolled SACC families Begins April 2, 2021 for new families Packets will be available in the front entry of the school starting April 2 and current families will have one sent home starting March 12. Registration will close when we reach capacity. Summer Registration fee is $25 and it is a first come first serve basis. Summer activities and field trips are yet to be determined due to COVID restrictions.
Tasha Shea SACC Site Leader
Congratulations
6th grader Ivan Daood Lions Club
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Kindergarten Registration is OPEN NOW thru March 15, 2021
Please follow this link to our school Kindergarten Registration page: https://www.scschools.net/page/3122
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Contest Winner theme: "Peace through Service"
Mr. Cole's dog, Togo, stops by for a visit!
Up close with "Muddy", the class pet tarantula. Muddy is about 16 years old!
St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence Paul Lange Glen and Peggy Dabelstein
Outright Gifts: John Gregoire
Vixay Louprasong John and Sherry Slavin
Colleen Holm Marjorie Kingsley Jeff and Sandy Larson Jerry Ludwig Memorial and Bev Ludwig Charles Nicklay
LuVerne Majerus Thaddeus Rieder
FOUNDATION ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Mark Loftus Delmer and Mary Jane Ihrke
Memorial Gifts Donald Benedett Louis and Deb Heim Elizabeth Biermann John Gregoire John and Sherry Slavin SCHS Class of 1974 St. Charles Senior Citizens
Mary Moe St. Charles Public Schools Staff
Fred Boice Paulette McCready Paul and Laura Reisdorf John and Sherry Slavin Joe and Donna Speltz SCHS Class of 1982
Charles Mollert Linda Mueller and Ken Haley Lisa Steinbauer Ray Mueller Paul and Laura Reisdorf
Larry Campbell Kent and Denise Sackreiter
Jackie Nunemacher David and Tammie Thisius
Elaine and Frank Colvin Bev Norvet
Eugene Putzier Jeff and Sandy Larson Eugene Putzier Family John and Lois Smoltz
Marge Decker Cunningham Scott and Luanne Hoeft Patricia DeCook Brent DeCook
Beverly Reps Marie Knoll Brian and Stacy Schultz
Len Fornelli Louis and Debra Heim
Ruth Shea Paul and Laura Reisdorf SCHS Class of 1982
Dorothy Fuller Louis and Debra Heim Norm and Barb Lecy Paulette McCready Roger and Barb Traxler
Irene Sinn Stan and Carol Braun Keith and Gail Keller Janis Martin Joann Mueller D. John Nelson Bev Norvet Jeralee Schoonover John and Sherry Slavin John and Lois Smoltz Joe and Donna Speltz Marjorie Stock Roger and Barb Traxler
James Gettler Bev Norvet Fran Goodrich St. Charles Senior Citizens Orville Hegseth Louis and Deb Heim Scott and Luanne Hoeft Ron and Carol Swiggum SCHS Class of 1974
Annette Holzer Suddendorf Tim and Jayne Ask
Abram Hershey Roger and Betty Thesing
Clara Timm St. Charles Senior Citizens
Dean Michael Holm Colleen Holm Marvin (Bum) Keiffer Mark and Liz Ellson Gary and Kathryn Feine Dean and Robyn Fox Skip and Eileen Hazel Bill and Margaret Heim Tom and Olivia Heim Delmer and Mary Jane Ihrke Marge Kingsley Jeff and Sandy Larson Paulette McCready Linda Mueller and Ken Haley Jim and Kris Pedersen Marlene Ploetz Allen and Barb Rasmussen John and Sherry Slavin Bernadine and Patrick Stevens Dave and Pam Tesch Scott and Barbara Williamson
2020 FOUNDATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT of $500+
Richard "Dick" Waby Stan and Carol Braun Jeralee Schoonover Bea Wait St. Charles Senior Citizens Wendy Werner Weber Gus and Marilyn Ihrke David and Irene Novak
March Issue 2021
Contributors of a single donation $500 or more are recognized in perpetuity in the Foundation Associate Membership categories.
500 Club ($500-999) Mark Roubinek and Susan Stefanich James and June Flanary Sanders Family Bonnie Harcey St. Charles Lions Club Merchants Bank St. Charles Eugene Putzier Family Harold Thompson Memorial
Robert and Patsy Finley Walter and Margaret Gilseth SCHS 1930s Class Reunion Travis Gransee Lori Todd Brent DeCook Elaine Pierce
1,000 Club ($1,000-4,999) Philip and Barbara Berends Land O’Lakes Foundation Mikes Food Center Mike and Wendy Miller Mort and Abby Phillips Pat and Bernadine Stevens John Gregoire
Ruth and John Guy Merchants Bank Oasis Drive Inn - Roger Perry Stevens Family Hank and Ann Welle McGhie & Betts, Inc. Harvey Korb Memorial
Foundation Club ($5,000+) American Legion Hugh Watson Post 190 Russell and Mary Rentfrow Mel and Ann Brownell Marilyn Loppnow
North Star Foods, Inc Tom and Barbara Ames Twin Valley Ag Minnie Wright Estate
The St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence board members are very proud of the St. Charles School District students and staff. Sadly, the 2020 annual recognition awards banquet was cancelled due to Covid19 protocols. The students listed below received their award of excellence and the foundation awarded 21 graduates of St. Charles High School with a $750 scholarship. The scholarship will be paid to the student upon completion of the first term in college or technical school.
2019-2020 Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipients Trevor Anderson Emilee Buringa Izak Fritcher Elizabeth Jabs Jenny Kramer Kiara Lopez-Rodriguez Zach Slavin
Mitchell Apse Korrigan Diercks Elizabeth Hanson Brandon Kessler Cody Kreidermacher Carter Mueller Chase Walters
Caleb Bahr Eva Disbrow Thomas Howard Samuel Kivi Sarah Kulas Annika O’Hara Chase Wangen
The continued widespread community support of the foundation is the reason for its success. This support is a testament that high quality education in our school district is valued and an inspiration to our staff and students to continue that trajectory of excellence.
INVOLVE. CHALLENGE. ACHIEVE.
Community Education March Issue 2021
What is Community Ed? St. Charles Community Education provides lifelong learning opportunities for all ages in our community! We invite you to join us for a Community Education class. Develop a talent, learn a new skill or try something different ~you'll be glad you did!
Community Ed Canvas Class with Mrs. Ihrke
LEGO CLUB!!
St. Charles Elementary Construction Update March Issue 2021
A
look
inside
our
new
cafeteria
and
kitchen
Painting the cafeteria.
A look inside the new kitchen.
A view of the old kitchen.
Skylights in the new hallway allow for light to come in to classrooms upstairs.
New addition preserves the old framed entrance to the building.
Upstairs classrooms still have windows.
Tables up!
Welcome kids!
Panoramic view prior to move in day for kitchen crew.
A view into the kitchen before equipment is installed.
INVOLVE. CHALLENGE. ACHIEVE.