SAINTS SENTINEL SAINT CHARLES PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF I.S.D. 858 NOVEMBER 2021
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Dates to Remember: November 8‐12, 2021: High School Conferences November 12, 2021: Last Day of Quarter November 15, 2021: No School-Teacher In-Service November 25‐26, 2021: No School‐Thanksgiving Break December 22, 2021: Student Early Dismissal December 23 - 31, 2021: No School‐Winter Break Jan 17, 2022: No School‐MLK Jr. Day
Letter from Superintendent Jeff Apse Dear Parents and Community Members,
November Issue 2021
I’m writing this on October 15, 2021. While we are still dealing with COVID-19 frustrations in our schools, we are in a lot better place than we were at this time last year. We are fully in person and have been so since the beginning of the school year. We have also been able to offer a full slate of student activity programming. Student field trips are being planned, and our buildings feel fully alive. The frustrations people have today with COVID-19, wearing masks, and everything else that COVID has brought will hopefully continue to disappear as we keep moving forward. Our school district is not in a position to get wrapped up in the philosophical and political conversations surrounding the pandemic. Our focus is working to take steps necessary to help ensure that we can continue to provide in person programming for our students. News media outlets have been regularly reporting the soon to be available Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11. The date for when the Pfizer vaccine for children in that age group will become available has been the subject of much speculation for the past couple of months. Recent news has been positive, and it is sounding like there is a very good chance that the vaccine will be available by mid-November. Local Public Health officials have shared that the Pfizer vaccine will consist of a dosage that is less than what is being administered to adults, and the vaccine will consist of a two-dose series with a 21-day waiting period from the day of the first shot before the second shot can be administered. Regardless of how people may feel, this is progress, and a game changer for our schools in the fight against COVID-19 as it will provide those families wanting this extra protection for their children the opportunity to choose to pursue it. Aside from COVID-19, the construction projects at the High School continue. Our staff and our students have handled the challenges that the construction projects have brought on amicably. Our High School Principal, Dr. Bernard, has done a great job communicating the progress being made, adaptations to challenges, and has done a great job chronicling the projects online via this website: https://sites.google.com/schs.k12.mn.us/schs-construction/home. As the school year progresses, different phases of the project will be completed, and renovated areas and new additions will be gradually turned over to us for use by our students, staff, and community members. We anticipate that the high school building projects will be completed by late winter. Thanks for your continued support of our schools. Sincerely,
Jeff Apse Superintendent
High School Construction Updates Locker room, library, office and elevator
New gym exterior
See more photos at: https://sites.google.com/schs.k12.mn.us/schs-construction/home
Back of school brick, patio and green house
Commons area, outlook to new patio
Library furniture, gym floors being installed and gym floors nearly complete
Thank you for your continued patience!
High School News November Issue 2021
2021-22 Peer Helper Program The Peer Helpers program is a program in which a variety of interpersonal helping skills and behaviors are taught and assumed by a student who chooses to develop a helping role with others. The group’s (composed of sophomores, juniors and seniors chosen by their peers) aim is to be available for those students who are in need of counsel and may feel more comfortable talking with a Peer Helper. Peer Helpers can be used to help a student day to day life at SCES/SCHS; mediate tension or conflict between students, assist a student who is having difficulties at home and/or listen and talk to a student who may just need a trustworthy ear. They provide help with tutoring, mentoring, and mediation. They are trained to understand confidentiality, mediate conflict, listen effectively and know their limits…and refer students to the school counselor or the school social worker when necessary. Our Peer Helper team recently put their hearts and heads together at the 33rd annual peer helper “affective” training at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro. The peer helper program is one of the most distinguished and longest-running programs of its type in Minnesota. In 1988 School Social Worker Barb Jahnke and Teacher Mike Smith began the program with a half-dozen student volunteers. A few years later, Ellen Rollie replaced Barb, and ten years ago, Theresa Nunemacher stepped up and joined Mike as the two current co-advisors. But do not be misled, Peer Helpers is a student-driven program, an effort by students and for students to help make a good school a great school. Over more than three decades, hundreds of peer helpers have been trained, and they continue to make SCHS a safe place with a positive school culture. They will continue to meet regularly throughout the year for support, training and problem resolution. This year’s team consists of Seniors: Abbie Disbrow, Nora Fritcher, Carter Mathison and Andrew O’Hara. Juniors: Grace Buringa, Jacob Meyer, Destany Moore, Todd Mueller, Riley Ward, & Gavin Warmkagathje. Sophomores: Jonas Barclay, Alex Burlingame, Eric Gasca-Rojas, Thavyah Matthews, Scarlett McConnell Elder & Payton Schiebel. Please say hello & thank these wonderful students for their time and efforts when you see them! Advisors: Mike Smith and Theresa Nunemacher
Dates to Remember:
Class of 2022 Senior Sunrise Tradition continues the first day of school as Seniors gather in the church parking for a photo.
November 8 ‐ 12, 2021: High School Conferences November 12, 2021: Last Day of Quarter November 15, 2021: No School-Teacher In-Service November 25 ‐ 26, 2021: No School‐Thanksgiving Break December 22, 2021: Student Early Dismissal December 23 - 31, 2021: No School‐Winter Break Jan 17, 2022: No School‐MLK Jr. Day
Student Council gives tours Prior to the first day of school Student Council members assisted in giving tours during two school open houses that were available to students and their families. A public open house will be at a later date. Thank you Student Council members! (photo taken before High School mask mandate)
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High School News November Issue 2021
Girls basketball starts November 8
Boys basketball starts November 15
Wrestling starts November 22 Youth Wrestling Youth wrestling will be starting up in November! Open to all kids pre-K (4 yrs old) through 6th grade. Come and try a new sport or continue growing in a sport you've done before. Look for more information about sign ups coming soon through Community Education.
www.scschools.net Watch livestreaming, videos & more with the button on the school homepage. Find the YouTube Channel and watch events.
Cheer Team The High School Cheer Team gets ready for the first football game of the season. Go Saints!
hover phone camera over code and scan
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Notice of General Election November Issue 2021
Vote Tuesday, November 2 Voting hours: 5pm - 8pm Where do I vote? Elba Community Center, 125 Hill St. City of Elba - Precinct 20 Elba Township - Precinct 25 Whitewater Township – Precinct 145 Quincy Township – Precinct 95 St. Charles City Hall, 830 Whitewater Avenue Pilot Mound Township – Precinct 130 City of St. Charles – Precinct 110 St. Charles Township – Precinct 115 Dover Township – Precinct 25 Elmira Township – Precinct 30 Utica School Building, 200 S Center St. City of Utica – Precinct 130 Utica Township – Precinct 135 Saratoga Township – Precinct 120 Fremont Township – Precinct 30
Absentee Voting Hours 8:00 am to 3:00 pm during normal business hours St. Charles High School District Office 600 E 6th St - St. Charles, MN 55972
St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence Vivian Hawk John and Ann Brogan Gary and Kathryn Feine John Gregoire Myra McKay
Memorials Linda Bailey John and Ann Brogan Marlene Brand John and Ann Brogan
Joyce Heim Barbara and Darrell Borneman John and Ann Brogan
Tamela "Tami" Christian John and Ann Brogan Marge Decker Cunningham Barbara and Darrell Borneman Jim and Barb Mickow Muriel Douglas John and Ann Brogan Charles Nicklay Jeanne Ferden St. Charles Senior Citizens Logan Fetterman John and Ann Brogan Ray Feuerhelm St. Charles Senior Citizens Orv and Janell Dahl Lucinda (Cindy) Fuller John and Lois Smoltz Pat Fohrman Orv and Janell Dahl Cheryl Nintemann John Nintemann Dorothy Fuller St. Charles Senior Citizens Jessica Fuller John and Sherry Slavin Mildred Guknecht John and Sherry Slavin
Craig Hentges Glen and Renee Majerus Arich Herrmann ArlineThompson Marjorie Hewitt John and Ann Brogan Orv and Janell Dahl Norm and Tami Doty Jerry and Kathy Edwards Mark and Liz Ellson Lucinda (Cindy) Fuller Ron and Tomomi Ganrude Chris Gardeski Bruce Goodrich John Gregoire Eileen Heaser Bill and Margaret Heim Louis and Deb Heim Marjorie Hewitt Memorial Lynn Kingsley Patrick Lamke James and Marlys Neldner Cheryl Nintemann Bev Norvet Cory and Andrea Pederson Jim and Kris Pedersen Jesse and Christina Pedersen Sam and McKenzie Pedersen Marlene Ploetz Randy and Edith Senst John and Sherry Slavin Larry and Joanne Small John and Lois Smoltz John and Lynette Spitzer Terry and Janel Stevens David and Sherry Thompson
Marjorie Hewitt continued.... Patricia Tollin Tom and Deanna Tollin J and L Wand Tanner and Jackie Winter Taryn Winter Todd and Melody Winter Del Ihrke Wayne and Theresa Bjorklund Keith Brogan Becky and Joel Detert Jerry and Diane Ebersviller Jerry and Kathy Edwards Doug and Karin Ferden John Gregoire Steve and Audry Harter Scott and Tricia Heim Tom and Olivia Heim David and Cheryl Hinckley Darin and Tricia Ihrke Delmer Ihrke Family Gus and Marilyn Ihrke Ben and Mary Jaszewski Ginny and Daryl Jensen Bob and Ann Jones Ralph and Mena Kaehler Tim and Jane Kloeckl Sharon Marshall Jim and Barb Mickow John Mueller Charles Nicklay Carlos and Helen Pierce Carlyle and Bevery Puterbaugh Paul and Laura Reisdorf Larry and Mary Rewerts Mark and Michelle Rosen Gary and Marilyn Sanders Jim Sanders Mike and Sue Sanders Steve Schmitz Gene and Nancy Steward Ron and Carol Swiggum Dan and Lori Tackmann Judy and Brian Young Wayne and Judy Young
Diane Kernler Orv and Janell Dahl John "Jack" Lehnertz John and Ann Brogan Clair Martin John and Ann Brogan Bob Mauer John and Ann Brogan Rich and Lana Lange Greg Owens Stan and Carol Braun Louis and Deb Heim John and Sherry Slavin Irene Sinn St. Charles Senior Citizens Dolores Stephan Orv and Janell Dahl Charl Swiggum Orv and Janell Dahl Zachary Torgerson John and Ann Brogan Fr. LaVern Trocinski John and Ann Brogan Leona West St. Charles Senior Citizens
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St. Charles Elementary School November Issue 2021
St. Charles School Age Child Care #SACC 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 on Tuesday and Thursday, as well as a Summer program. We provide a fun, safe learning environment for all ages.
SACC would gladly take donations of new games, toys and outside play equipment. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Important Info We are currently full for the Fall 2021-22 school year. To get on our waitlist please fill out the link below. https://forms.gle/TaMbrUuKGHYWVhMz8 For more information please contact Tasha Shea at tshea@schs.k12.mn.us Tasha Shea
PE Receives Grant Grades 4-5-6 had archery for a few lessons this fall with Mr. Kobs. All equipment was from a grant with Mathews bows that the Phy-Ed department received.
Art Club with Mrs. Ihrke 6th graders sign up for four week chunks to come in on Tuesdays. Only 6th grade get an extra slot on Thursdays during their recess. 6th graders will get to do some hallway murals during their Thursday Art Club time.
CRAYFSH & Mr. BONES! Mrs. Goldsmith's 4th grade class learned the Structures of Life in a Science Lesson. They learned about bones and how they work; including joints, hinge, ball and socket, and how many we have. They made a Mr. Bones replica to see all the bones in the human body.
crayfish
mr. bones
St. Charles Elementary School November Issue 2021
PTO News
Next PTO meeting: November 15th, 6:30 pm at Elementary Library Please join the PTO for our monthly meetings at the elementary school. You can find us in the Library at 6:30pm on these dates in the 2021-2022 school year:
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Saint Charles PTO whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.com. Be sure to select Saint Charles PTO as your chosen charity!
November 15th, January 17th, February 21st, March 21st, April 18th, May 16th.
Without volunteers and donors like YOU, the Parent Teacher Organization cannot succeed. Thank you for all your support!
Please continue to scan your receipts whenever you buy something with a Box Tops for Education logo! You can also drop your receipt off at Miller's Market, and the PTO will scan the receipts for YOU! Each year our Box Tops earnings go towards our Specials classes at the Elementary School.
Mrs. Ruggeberg's 2nd Grade Class holds signs welcoming back students. The signs were sponsored by SC PTO!!
You can order apparel and Kwik Trip Scrip cards from the PTO year round through the St. Charles PTO Facebook page, or email saintcharlespto@gmail.com
Lego Robotics Begins with Mr. Robertson #LegoRoboticsClub
St. Charles PTO!
Fire Poster Winners! Fire Prevention Week 2021 took place October 3-9 with the theme “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” The theme focuses on recognizing the different sounds smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make, and what to do when an alarm sounds. The following students were voted as winners by the SC Fire Department! Nice job!!
FIRST GRADE: 3rd place - Alayna Crouley, 2nd place - Olivia Mosdal 1st place - Reid Kittleson SECOND GRADE: 3rd place - Calliope Grupe, 2nd place - Bentson Todd, 1st place - Bryce Manley GRAND PRIZE WINNER FOR 1st and 2nd Grade: Sophia Prebe THIRD GRADE: 3rd place - Leah Johnson, 2nd place - Elsa Casper, 1st place - Kolton Hughes FOURTH GRADE: 3rd place - Estefonia Rojas, 2nd place - Harper Ryan, 1st place - Taylyn McCready GRAND PRIZE WINNER for 3rd and 4th grade: Brynn Wohlferd FIFTH GRADE: 3rd place - Ivana Juarez Lewis, 2nd place - Cade Williamson, 1st place - Bryan Casper SIXTH GRADE: 3rd place - Nick Butson, 2nd place - Adamaris Fajardo - Garcia, 1st place - Landon Williamson GRAND PRIZE WINNER for 5th and 6th Grade: Tessa Manley
6th grade at Whitewater Students learned about the WWll POW camp that was located in Whitewater State Park. Students also learned about different kinds of rocks and took part in Rock Bingo!
Maintenance Projects at Elementary School November Issue 2021
New ceiling in music room
New flooring in some rooms
THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTODIAL STAFF AND SUMMER HELP FOR MAKING OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOOK AMAZING FOR THE START OF SCHOOL!
New landscaping
Gym walls painted
Repainted hallways
Added protection over skylights on roof
New flooring and paint in gym halls
HOMECOMING 2021 at Elementary School DRESS-UP DAYS
Pajama Day & Western DayMrs. McCready's class Saints Spirit Day - Ms. Hammann's Class Wacky Wednesday- Mrs. Puetz PE
Hat Day - Mrs. Ruggeberg's class
Wacky Wednesday- Mrs Jystad in the music room with 5th graders
Saints Spirit Day - Ms. Campbell
Saints Spirit DayMrs. McCready's class
Western Day- Mrs. Ruggeberg's class