SAINTS SENTINEL SAINT CHARLES PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF I.S.D. 858 MARCH 2019
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SNOW DAYS 2019
Snow Days Royalty pictured from left to right, back row: Hunter Oviatt, Simon Warmkagathje, Gavin Owens, Drew Leistikow. Front row: Elie Welch, Brynn Danielson, Grace Wagaman, Halle McCormick.
Snow Days King and Queen: Simon Warmkagathje and Halle McCormick
Snow Days PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES February 25 & 28: Elementary April 4 & 8: High School
END OF 3rd QUARTER
Tuesday, March 28
BREAK DATES
March 29: No School Teacher In-Service April 18: Student Early Dismissal April 19-22: Spring Break
Letter from Superintendent Jeff Apse March Issue 2019
Community Task Force on Facilities Continues to Make Progress A Community Task Force that includes 27 community members from various backgrounds has been meeting since October, 2018, providing their input and feedback on the District’s efforts to develop a comprehensive facility improvement plan. The Task Force is charged with assisting with the development of a long-range facility improvement plan to guide our District’s future facility improvement efforts. They are ultimately charged with developing a recommendation on the plan and the solutions they feel the District should pursue for the School Board to consider. Beginning last spring and extending into the fall, Nexus Solutions, the facility planning firm hired by the District to assist with our planning efforts conducted an assessment of our School District’s facilities. Nexus’ efforts identified more than 100 potential issues and possible solutions for addressing the issues, along with possible solutions for generating revenue to fund the solutions. The total estimated cost to address the issues if we tried to take on everything in the plan is more than $32,000,000. I’ve been asked by some, “hey, I hear the District is looking at a $30,000,000+ referendum.” My response to that is that we have had our facilities assessed, Nexus Solutions did their job, they are supposed to find issues, and they are supposed to pitch solutions for us to consider, and they did just that. While some of the solutions they have helped identify would require support through a vote from our tax payers, some of the potential solutions would not require a vote to implement. Some of the issues and solutions identified are not high priority items, so things we do not necessarily need to pursue today, but are good things to have identified for future planning. We presented the results of our facility assessment along with our first draft of a long range facility improvement plan to our Task Force in December. The presentation to the Task Force also included a review of potential concepts for some solutions (not all 100+ solutions Nexus identified) that could be packaged into a future referendum. The Task Force had an opportunity to review, comment, and critique what was presented to them. The Task Force’s comments prompted a series of considerations for the District which sent us back to the drawing board to explore other ways to solve some of the issues we are exploring solutions for. A revised set of concepts was presented to the Task Force on January 28, 2019. While the revised concepts received positive feedback, we are still in the development phase, and have some work to do before the Task Force is ready to bring final recommendations to the School Board. Along with meeting regularly with our Task Force, we have made an effort to reach out to a variety of different stakeholder groups to both provide them with an update on our progress and for them to offer their thoughts and suggestions. We have met with District staff, students, the St. Charles Lions, our area Booster Clubs (Baseball, Football, and Wrestling), the St. Charles PTO, our area farmers, and most recently area business leaders. Information about our Task Force, including its purpose, the issues they are helping explore solutions for, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, presentations to stakeholder groups, articles, the most recent draft of our facility assessment results, and conceptual drawings of potential solutions are available on the Facility Task Force’s website at: https://www.scschools.net/page/4947. The items with the most recent dates, include the most recent information. You can also find the Task Force’s website by going to the District’s website at www.scschools.net, clicking on the “District” button on the menu at the top of the screen, and clicking on “Facilities Task Force”. If you have questions on the plan we are developing, and where we are at in the process, please ask a Task Force member, call me at the school at (507-932-4420), email me (japse@schs.k12.mn.us), or stop by. Thanks for your continued support of St. Charles Public Schools,
Jeff Apse Superintendent of Schools
Choral Band Combined Spring Concerts Middle School Band and Choir Thursday, March 7 at 7:30pm High School Gymnasium
High School Band and Choir Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30pm High School Gymnasium Band & Choir Large Group Music Contest Tuesday, March 19 daytime at Dover-Eyota
High School News March Issue 2019
Peer Helper Corner Our annual “Mini” Peer Helper Retreat is tentatively being planned for early March sometime before spring sports get into full swing! Our senior members will do much of the planning with a skills focus learned/reinforced last fall at our annual weekend retreat. Our evening will include checking in with each other, refreshing our skill building techniques, and of course eating!
PROM 2019 April 13, 2019 Grand March 7:30 PM St. Charles High School Gym
Advisors: Mike Smith and Theresa Nunemacher
Drivers Training Drivers Training is scheduled for the week of June 3rd. Your student needs to be 15 years old by August 31, 2019. The cost of the program is $250 which is subject to change. Forms to register were handed out in early February to the 9th grade class.
Spring Sports Start Ups March 11th - Girls Softball begins @ Elementary gym March 11th - Track and Field begins March 18 - Golf begins
2019 St. Charles School Board Members Welcome new member Karen Hanson
9th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Baseball The first day for baseball is March 11th. All players should be signed up prior to that date. Specific times and locations will be given out to players directly after they are signed up.
We will be sending out forms the last week in February for parents / students to complete and return by March 22, 2019. - The remaining balance of $194.50 will be due on March 22, 2019. (total student cost is $394.50) - There will be second student-parent meeting on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 4:00 pm in the Elementary Auditorium. - The 2019 trip to Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas is Saturday, June 15 to Friday, June 21, 2019.
Track and Field Any student or parent interested in St. Charles Track and Field is welcome to visit the new track and field website: www.scsaintstrack.com. On the website you will find a world of information about the program, including helpful information for those new to the sport.
Softball Students in grades 7-12 who would like to play softball this spring are invited to the following: - Open gym Sundays from noon to 2pm (Ends March 3rd) - Signup and uniform pick up Tuesday, March 5th 6:30pm in the High School cafeteria - Practice begins Monday, March 11th @ the Elementary gym
Agriculture Education - Tree Planting Farm to School through SHIP In the Fall of 2018 students in Agriculture Education stepped outside the classroom to help plant eight apple trees. The trees were purchased from Jim Whitings Nursery with funds made available from a Winona County SHIP Grant. The apple trees are part of a Farm to School initiative to provide an opportunity for students to pick and prepare the apples and incorporate in our food service program. SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership) is working to create healthier communities across Minnesota by expanding opportunities for active living, healthy eating and tobacco-free living. For more information about the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership visit http://winonacountypartnership.com/.
St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence In memory of... Outright Contributors Travis and Jaime Gransee John Gregoire Memorials Patty Lange Burt Gerard and Lila Brogan Clarence and Jean Chuchna Joe and Renee Hewitt John and Sherry Slavin Kay Clark Lisa Steinbauer Pauline Connaughty Ken and Mary Babcock Gerard and Lila Brogan Orv and Janell Dahl Greg and Patti Feuerhelm Bev Norvet Marlene Ploetz John and Sherry Slavin Peter and Barbara Snyder Richard Edlund John and Sherry Slavin Marvin Ellinghuysen John and Sherry Slavin Bernard "Bear" Ellringer Paul and Kathy Decker Charles Nicklay Earl and Catherine Voss Robert (Bob) Hale Keith and Gail Keller Myra McKay Richard and Linda Schaber Gene and Nancy Steward Lynda Heim Meyers Gary and Kathryn Feine David and Barbara Heim Louis and Deb Heim Dean Michael Holm Colleen Holm Cheryl J. Holtegaard Joe and Renee Hewitt Lisa Mary Kellin John and Sherry Slavin Harvey Korb The Woods Fine Amish Furniture LLC Tom and Barb Ames Wanda Anderson Marian Arndt Tim and Jayne Ask Ken and Mary Babcock Henry and Ardys Bartel Richard Bartel Dean and Lynn Bockenhauer Bruce and Margaret Braun Gerard and Lila Brogan Bill and Bobbie Buhr Jared and Jill Butson Steve and Julie Colvin Orv and Janell Dahl Marion Decker Norm and Tami Doty Jerry and Kathy Edwards Thomas Edwards James and Geraldine Ellringer Brent and Sherri Engelbrekt Gary and Kathryn Feine Raymond and Lavonne Feuerhelm Craig and Sue Frericks Diane and Wynn Fuller Stacey Giordano Aaron and Karissa Goodrich
Harvey Korb continued.... John Gregoire Greg and Deb Haas Steve and Janet Hagedorn Scott and Carmen Hannon Deb and Louis Heim Marjorie Hewitt David and Cheryl Hinckley Pam (Fabian) Holte Geraldine Holzer Delmer and Mary Jane Ihrke Gus and Marilyn Ihrke Sharon and Dan Ihrke Keith and Gail Keller Marge Kingsley Chuck and Celeste Koestler Peter and Darci Kopischke David and Karen Kramer Jeff and Sandy Larson Jack and Susan LaValla Dean and Kayone Majerus Bernie and Sandy McNab Charles and Betty Meyer Jim and Barb Mickow James and Lois Morcomb Dave and Marcia Morrill Brian and Frances Mueller D. John Nelson Gary and Shirley Neumann Diedre and Richard Nienow John Nintemann Theresa Nintemann Bev Norvet Jay and Lynda Otterson Kathryn Parsi Jim and Kris Pedersen Marlene Ploetz Fran and Dawn Rainey Allen and Barb Rasmussen M. Lynn Reno John and Debra Rowekamp Jim and Sharon Ruhberg Mike and Brenda Ruhberg Richard and Linda Schaber Barry and Susan Schaller Jane Schroeher Edith and Randy Senst Donald and Irene Sinn John and Sherry Slavin Larry and Joanne Small Lisa Small Steinbauer Janice Smith-Williams John and Lois Smoltz Peter and Barbara Snyder John and Wendy Steffel Jeffrey and Jane Sterrett Gene and Nancy Steward Ron and Carol Swiggum Arline Thompson Cindy Timm Isabelle Timm Lori Todd Roger and Barb Traxler Walter and Phyllis Wright Dianne Hoppe Krahn SCHS Class of 1963 Curt Krause James and Geraldine Ellringer Charles and Betty Meyer Roger and Betty Thesing Lorraine Kroening Orv and Janell Dahl Gary and Kathryn Feine Louis and Deb Heim Keith and Gail Keller Marge Kingsley Jim and Barb Mickow Bev Norvet Russell and Barbarba Plank Earl and Catherine Voss Jim and Sue Wendt Cherie Loken Tom and Barb Ames Bruce and Margaret Braun
Cherie Loken continued.... Jared and Jill Butson Glen and Peggy Dabelstein Orv and Janell Dahl Marti and Deb Ellinghuysen James and Geraldine Ellringer Gary and Kathryn Feine Trista Fetting David Golish Greg and Deb Haas Deb and Louis Heim Joe and Renee Hewitt Delmer and Mary Jane Ihrke Gus and Marilyn Ihrke Keith and Gail Keller David and Gay Kieffer Terry and Jane Knothe Jack and Susan LaValla Bev Ludwig Dean and Kayone Majerus Glen and Renee Majerus Paulette McCready Jim and Barb Mickow Brian and Frances Mueller Gary and Shirley Neumann Diedre and Richard Nienow Bev Norvet Jim and Kris Pedersen Owen and Pat Rainey Allen and Barb Rasmussen Edwin and Delores Rehbein Mike and Brenda Ruhberg Kent and Denise Sackreiter Donald and Irene Sinn John and Sherry Slavin John and Lois Smoltz Bernadine and Patrick Stevens Terry and Janel Stevens Gene and Nancy Steward Ron and Carol Swiggum Patricia Tollin Roger and Barb Traxler Curtis Waby Jim and Sue Wendt Jerry Ludwig Glen and Peggy Dabelstein Alice Jean Mueller St. Charles Senior Citizens Marcie Dabelstein Rebecca Hunder Lori Jonsgaard Jeanine Kieffer James Mueller St. Charles Senior Citizens John and Ann Brogan John and Sherry Slavin Marvin Niemeyer John and Sherry Slavin Eugene Novak John and Sherry Slavin Lana Morrill Ostermaier Gary and Kathryn Feine Bonnie Harcey Keith and Gail Keller Carroll and Dennyce Korb Dave and Marcia Morrill J. Keith and LaVonne O'Brien
Arland "Swede" Otte Mark and Liz Ellson John and Wendy Steffel Joyce Pedersen Scott and Carmen Hannon Terry and Jane Knothe John and Sherry Slavin Roger and Sandy Smith Dr. Harry Peirce John Gregoire Patricia Plank Gary and Kathryn Feine George Plank Class of 1961 Chatfield Betty Renstom John and Sherry Slavin Mychal Rollie Jared and Jill Butson James and Geraldine Ellringer Allen and Barb Rasmussen Roger Rumstick Clarence and Jean Chuchna John Gregoire John and Sherry Slavin John Sasse Bernadine and Patrick Stevens Don Schultz St. Charles Senior Citizens Barbara and Darrell Borneman Gerard and Lila Brogan Orv and Janell Dahl Marti and Deb Ellinghuysen Gary and Kathryn Feine Kenneth Feine Louis and Deb Heim Joe and Renee Hewitt Keith and Gail Keller Marge Kingsley Myra McKay Charles Nicklay Owen and Pat Rainey Mike and Carol Schultz John and Sherry Slavin John and Lois Smoltz Patricia Tollin Clarence Senst St. Charles Senior Citizens Lennie Turnmire Orv and Janell Dahl Don Wegner Gus and Marilyn Ihrke Eldo Wobschall Glen and Peggy Dabelstein Joe and Renee Hewitt John and Sherry Slavin Sandra Van Hoof Glen and Peggy Dabelstein Mark and Liz Ellson Joe and Gretchen Hoffman
High School News March Issue 2019
Artists in the High School Business Office High School Art students were given a real-life opportunity to commission their talents with the vision of Business Office clients. The Business Office expressed what type of artwork they desired, as real-life clients, and the artists created the pieces accordingly. Read the interviews to find out more about these talented art students.
Alex Torres - Senior
Erin Hongerholt - Senior
Given a broad idea of his Business Office client, Senior, Alex Torres, used watercolors to create the river and birch tree paintings. Although not having used watercolor for very long, Alex shares that it was the best choice for this type of commissioned piece for the client (see photo). Always having a love of art, Alex would sketch with pencil on paper as a kid. Alex’s art hopes to inspire the everyday kid with an “I can do this” attitude. If someone were to say to Alex “there’s no way I could ever do art”, Alex’s response is, “have you tried?”. Future plans for Alex include having a job commissioning his art through clients as he doesn’t enjoy deriving his art from his own ideas.
Senior artist, Erin Hongerholt, has been creating art since elementary school. Erin’s artistic career began with cartoon art where she developed a love of all things artistic and a drive to compete with her sister. Using acrylic paints on canvas, Erin artistically created encouraging words of art for anyone to read as they enter the High School Business Office. Though the visual things around her and the bad handwriting of others Erin was inspired to create her piece (see photo). Erin’s passion for art has driven her to continue creating comic strips and enjoys sharing them with others and hopes they find her storytelling inspiring. Erin’s words of encouragement for others that think they can’t create is, “I didn’t think I could pull this off either.” Erin encourages others to draw everyday and plans to go to college for art. Erin will continue her education at Stout in the Sequential Arts Program.
Mitchell Apse - Junior
Hayley Burkholder - Junior Junior, Hayley Burkholder, has been creating art since 9th grade. Through blending techniques she used acrylic paints on canvas to create her art piece for the Business Office client (see photo). Hayley uses her artistic abilities as therapy and she’s able to concentrate on her art with help of art teacher, Mr. Torres. Art to Hayley is beautiful and she is able to express herself as she makes it her own. Hayley feels the leaves painting she created for the client is the prettiest painting she’s ever done with a black and white illusion painting coming in as a close second. Hayley hopes to inspire others with her art by showcasing it for others to appreciate and hopes to raise funds for the Art Club. With hard work every night, believing in yourself and giving it your all Hayley hopes that others will take the plunge and try art. Hayley hopes to attend RCTC and take art classes while envisioning a small business someday using her creativity.
Using acrylic paints on canvas, Junior, Mitchell Apse, creates a piece that emphasizes the school spirit for anyone that enters the Business Office. From creating drawings to designing the Boys Soccer team logo, Mitchell has always loved art. Art gives him a break during the rigorous days of school. The satisfying, crisp letters in his piece (see photo) are Mitchell’s favorite part of his commissioned piece. A favorite art project that Mitchell created was during his 9th grade impressionism unit when he created his own rendition of a famous painting using his own style and without fine lines. Mitchell encourages others to know that art can be fun because it can be different than other classes and that art can just “happen”. Mitchell hopes to pursue a career in field videography after high school.
Senior Class Trip March 29 - April 1
High School News March Issue 2019
Staff Helps Students
SAVE THE DATE! MARCH 1ST
In December, the Winona Post highlighted the work that Sherry Slavin and Mike Smith do with students at St. Charles High School. Check it out online: http://www.winonapost.com/Article/ArticleID/61950/StCharles-HS-teachers-help-struggling-students
GRADES 6-8 ST. CHARLES SCHOOLS
Backpack School Program Middle School Student Council Members assembled backpacks for the Elementary School's Backpack Program and ate lunch with a few of our second graders.
FRIENDS! MOVIE! FOOD! GAMES! FUN!
Snow Days Middle School Dance
Counselors Corner - Mrs. Rothmeier Class of 2019 Graduation Date: Sunday, June 2, 2019 Time: 2:00 PM Location: St. Charles Senior High School Gymnasium
AP (Advanced Placement) Testing • AP English: Wednesday May 8th @ 8:00 AM • AP Biology: Monday, May 13th @ 8:00 AM • AP Calculus: Tuesday, May 14th @ 8:00 AM
Spring Testing for Grades 7 & 8 MCA Reading Online -April 18th – 24th for Grades 7 & 8 MCA Math Online -April 25th – May 1st for Grades 7 & 8 MCA Science Online -May 2nd – 8th for Grade 8
ACT Test Schedule Test Date Registration Date
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April 13th March 8th June 8th May 3rd July 13th June 14th How do I register for the ACT? Visit www.act.org Testing Fee: $50.50 (Non-writing) $67.00 (Writing) See Mrs. Rothmeier for more information
St. Charles High School Scholarship Opportunities Check out Mrs. Rothmeier’s website for information regarding scholarship applications: https://www.scschools.net/page/4372 • Local Scholarship Applications: posting March 1, 2019 • State & National Scholarship Applications: posting as received
Spring Testing for High School • 10th Grade: MCA Reading Online - Students will test during English class April 18th – 24th • 10th Grade: MCA Science Online - Students will test during Biology class May 2nd – 8th • 11th Grade: MCA Math Online - Students will test during Math class April 25th – May 1st
Junior ACT/Accuplacer Examination Reminder to all junior students: ACT/Accuplacer testing will take place on Tuesday, April 2nd during school.
Elementary News March Issue 2019
Greetings from School Readiness! It's that time to be thinking about School Readiness Registration for the 2019-2020 school year! We will be doing registration a little differently this year. To register your child for the 2019-2020 school year you will need to fill out an application. Applications will now be electronic and available on the school website beginning March 1st. Applications will be accepted until May 1st or until all classes are filled. Registrations are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Program offerings: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday AM** Ages: 3-4 years Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday PM** Ages: 4-5 years Two day ALL DAY** Ages: 4-5 years Once your child is placed into a class, you will receive a registration packet in the mail that will need to be filled out and returned at your registration appointment. An appointment for registration will be made for you and included in your packet. For more information or questions, please see the School website (www.scschools.net) under Early Childhood Education or contact School Readiness at the Elementary School (507) 932-4910 extension 2155 or e-mail School Readiness: earlychildhood@schs.k12.mn.us
Heather Millard
"The Jukebox Time Machine" 5th & 6th Grade Musical Thursday, March 7th 7:00 pm Elementary Auditorium
GAMES! FUN! PRIZES!
PTO Spring Carnival Friday, March 8 6 - 8pm
The Elementary PTO welcomes all families from Preschool age thru 6th grade! Punch cards will be available to purchase the week of the carnival in the Elementary school office - $5/20 punches! Buy in advance to skip the lines at the door!
New and improved games! Popular Silent Auction!
Library News February “I Love to Read Month” In the month of February, students participated in our daily trivia, reading bingo, Friday dress up days, and World Read Aloud Day. The St. Charles Public Library and the Elementary Library partnered for a Reading Lock-In event on February 15th for eligible students in grades 3rd- 6th. Remember, it is important that students read at least twenty minutes every day to help improve their vocabulary and their overall performance in school. Just like any other activity, the more they practice reading the easier it will become over time! Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair - April 3rd - April 10th Buy one get one free at this Book Fair! This is a great opportunity to get books into our students’ hands! Again, during this fair we will have another activity to support Scholastic’s “All for Books Program”. Further information will be sent home with students as the event draws closer.
DINO-MITE BOOK FAIR
April 3rd - 10th Buy One Get One FREE! Jump Rope for Heart On Monday, March 11th all 3rd grade students will receive their Jump Rope for Heart packets which explains our annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association. The actual day where all 3rd graders participate and jump rope at school as well as the date to turn in their money is Wednesday, March 27th.
Volunteers Needed for the book fair! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Perrizo at jperrizo@schs.k12.mn.us or sign up on the Elementary Library web page at the end of March. www. Want to stay up to date with the Elementary? Check out the 6th grade SCES News Production! The news airs the first day of the school week. To watch a student broadcast, please visit the elementary library page and look for the SCES News link: www.scschools.net
Janeen Perrizo - Elementary Media Specialist
INVOLVE. CHALLENGE. ACHIEVE.
Elementary News March Issue 2019
Rain Gardens Our rain garden was finished in November and is patiently awaiting Spring! We had three classes out in November to help plant our 60+ plants and mulch. Rain gardens help capture runoff and allow it to soak back into the ground instead of running to the streets and down the storm drains which empty to nearby water bodies. We are also registering the garden as a schoolyard habitat through the national wildlife federation. The rain garden was fully funded by our community engagement grant. The grant aims to combat storm water, which can pollute our local rivers and streams.
Kindergarten Registration Registration for those starting Kindergarten in September 2019 will take place at St. Charles Elementary School on: Friday, April 12, 2019 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Do you have dead markers, highlighters or dry erase markers laying around the house or in your backpack? St. Charles Schools is a registered school with the Crayola ColorCycle Program! Students and community members can drop off any spent markers at the High School or Elementary School and our school takes care of the rest! The Crayola ColorCycle accepts ALL brands of plastic markers, dry erase markers and highlighters. Thank you for your help in keeping them out of landfills!
No regular Kindergarten classes will be in session on this date. This is a great opportunity to meet the Kindergarten teachers, tour the classrooms, and collect important documents such as birth certificates and immunization records. Please notify the Elementary School (932-4910) of your intent to attend Kindergarten Registration. We look forward to meeting you and your child!
Kindergarten Registration Friday, April 12, 2019 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artist in Residence Thank you Artist in Residence Sponsors Mary Ellen Gutknecht, our Artist in Residence, worked with Kindergarten thru 3rd grade and some of our oldest preschool students in December. THANK YOU to our sponsors who made the Artist in Residence possible at our St. Charles Elementary School! SEMAC, St. Charles PTO, Kwik Trip, St Charles Area Community Foundation, Early Childhood Initiative of St. Charles, Dover, Utica and Elba, Bremer Bank, Merchants Bank, and Ward & Oehler, Ltd. THANK YOU! This activity is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from MSAB thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural Heritage fund.
Elementary News March Issue 2019
6th Grade Trade Fair
2019 Spring Testing at Elementary School Reading MCA III for Grades 3-6 The MCA Reading Assessment will be completed over the following 3-4 days: April 2-5: Grade 3 April 9-12: Grades 4, 5 and 6
In January, the Elementary School 6th graders participated in a Trade Fair. In groups of 3 the students combined their individual creativity of handmade or mostly handmade goods and traded with other items made by fellow classmates.
Math MCA III for Grades 3-6 MCA Math Assessment will be completed over the following 3-4 days: April 15-18: Grade 3 April 24- May 1: Grades 4, 5 and 6 Science MCA for Grade 5 MCA Science Assessment will be completed over the following 1-2 days: May 2-3: Grade 5 Only Additional testing information and resources for St. Charles Elementary are located on the School website: https://www.scschools.net/page/3498
Kids at Elementary
Community News Head Start News St. Charles Head Start, a tuition-free preschool program provides a social and academic learning experience for children ages 3-5, in the St. Charles School District. Head Start focuses on Kindergarten readiness and critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences provided through the Creative Curriculum. Recently, children worked collaboratively to create a STEM project as pictured. St. Charles Head Start is located in the lower level of the United Methodist Church on Church Avenue. Head Start is in session Mondays through Thursdays from 8:15am until 2:15pm, September through May. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are served free of charge. Busing is available through the Rolling Hills Bus Service. Children are not required to be toilet trained. Head Start will begin taking applications for the 2019-2020 school year in mid-February. For more information or to apply, parents are encouraged to call 932-5519 or go online to: www.semcac.org.
Jackie Blahnik
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High School March Issue 2019
Congratulations Dance Team Lucky 13 at Conference
At the January Dance Conference, the St. Charles Dance Team earned Kick and Jazz Championships! This marks 13 straight years of winning at least one category at the conference meet.
Snow Days PEPFEST & talent show
CONGRATULATIONS
ONE ACT PLAY
Sub Section Champions Congratulations to the cast and crew of this year's One Act Play, The Actor's Nightmare. They earned the Sub-Section Champion Title and completed their season with Runner-Up to State at Sections, coming within one point of going on to State.