SAINTS SENTINEL SAINT CHARLES PUBLIC SCHOOLS QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF I.S.D. 858 NOVEMBER 2018
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HOMECOMING 2018
Photo Credit: Jill Veerkamp
Pictured from left to right: Isaac Davidson, Talyn Pearson, Chad Flodeen, Megan Shanahan, Sam Holtz, Vanessa Perez, Sawyer Hander, Paige Scheibel
Photo Credit: Jill Veerkamp
Isaac Davidson (King), Megan Shanahan (Queen),
Postal Patron
Letter from Superintendent Jeff Apse Community Task Force on Facilities Meetings Begin The District was hoping we would have 24 people express interest in being involved with a task force charged with developing solutions for District facility issues. 27 people applied for the opportunity, and while 24 was the number that was targeted for meeting organization and logistical reasons, Board members and administration appreciated the strong interest, and felt that if we have 27 people in our community stepping up to the plate and expressing an interest in coming to the table to discuss solutions for improving our programs and our facilities, then we should be welcoming them all. The following community members are on the task force: Jackie Blahnik, James Blahnik, Jill Butson, Jeff Daood, Jason Frinack, Melissa Gora, Lindsay Gust, Nancy Heim, Harrison Hundt, Lowell Jabs, Mena Kaehler, Heather Klason, Alexis Klassen, David Kramer, Jeff Mueller, David Mussell, Amber Neumann, Mitchell Prell, Megan Roessler, Rick Schaber, Julie Siebenaler, Kelly Spaulding, Heather Sullivan, Earl Voss, Drake Wagoner, Randy Ward, and Diane Welch. We believe that the group provides a strong representation of our community and are looking forward to the conversations ahead. Our first meeting was officially scheduled for Monday, October 1, 2018, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. with five other meeting dates penciled in for: October 22, November 26, December 17, January 28, and February 25. All with a start/end time of 6:30-8:30 p.m. At this time, our District does not have a comprehensive facility improvement plan in place. We want to build one that clearly maps out our issues, solutions for the issues, a timeline for addressing the issues, potential costs associated with addressing the issues, and funding options for generating revenue to fund the solutions. We want a plan that includes the voices of our communities’ stakeholders and that will help keep our facilities on track allowing the District to cater to the student program needs of today, while also allowing us to be fluid and adapt to meet future student program needs. Along with regularly scheduled task force meetings, we are planning to schedule meetings with various stakeholder groups to collect input that the task force will be able to take into consideration. Thanks for your support of St. Charles Public Schools.
Homecoming 2018 - Color Run
Letter from Elementary Principal Ryan Ihrke I am excited to begin my first year as your Elementary School Principal. It will be interesting to have come full circle, and to be back in the first school I ever attended. I would like to thank those of you whom I have met for the warm welcome. I look forward to continuing to meet new people and to a great start to the 2018-2019 school year. I’d like to give a little background on myself. I grew up in the area; spending much of my teenage years hunting and fishing in the Whitewater Valley. I began school in St. Charles, but moved to the Plainview school district in third grade when my mother moved. I graduated from Plainview, before it became PEM, and moved to the Twin Cities to pursue a two-year degree in Music Business. After graduating, I transferred into the University of Minnesota’s English Literature program, where I received my Bachelor’s and then pursued my teaching license working with Winona State. I spent some time teaching in Pillager, MN but when my wife and I began having children we decided to move closer to home. After moving to Rochester, I taught at Triton in Dodge Center, MN while also finishing my Master’s Degree and principal license through the University of Minnesota. I spent the previous 2 years as the High School principal at Lewiston-Altura, and teach leadership courses for St. Mary’s University. Both sides of my family are from the St. Charles area – Ihrke and Lange – so I have many relatives in the area. My wife, Chloe, and I have been married since 2010 and have 4 children: Sophia (11), Genevieve (6), Anthony (4), and Celine (2). We spend much of our time outdoors; hiking, fishing, or just taking our dog, Max, for a walk before bedtime. Please keep in mind how important it is to help create healthy school habits with your students, especially at the beginning of another school year. Some best practice tips are as follows: • Get into a consistent bedtime schedule – research suggests 10 hours of sleep for 10 year olds • Read with your children every night • Ask your children about their day at school – teach them to be excited about school • Practice Math facts and counting • Make sure your children are eating a healthy breakfast • Consider both the quality and quantity of screen time your kids get – try to limit “entertainment” screen time and encourage your kids to use technology for learning I would love a chance to meet you and your children – please stop by to introduce yourself as you drop off / pick up your kids! I will also be available to meet during our conferences on October 15 and 16. If you have any questions for me or would like to meet me in person, please feel free to call the office at 932-4910 , email me, or stop in my office and visit.
Ryan W. Ihrke
High School Choral and Band Winter Concerts
Choral Thursday, November 29 Elementary Auditorium
Band Thursday, December 6 High School Gym
see school website for concert times www.scschools.net
High School News 2018-2019 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's 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 completed a very successful weekend “skills” training retreat at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro. They will continue to meet regularly throughout the year for support, training and problem resolution. This year’s team consists of Seniors: Mark Buringa, Axel Daood, Eli DeChamps, Katie Kramer, Talyn Pearson and Grace Wagaman; Juniors: Mitchell Apse, Caleb Bahr, Hannah Bunke, Korrigan Diercks, Allison Hansen and Annika O’Hara and Sophomores: Anna Daood, Jacob Harris, Leah Mundt, Lindsay Root, Ethan Warmkagathje & Dustin Zillmer. Please say hello & thank these wonderful students for their time and efforts when you see them!
Mike Smith and Theresa Nunemacher
7th Grade Fruit Sales Selling Dates: November 12-25 Pick Up Date: December 18 7:15 am - 8:00 am & 3:05 pm - 4:30 pm
High School Cooks Corner Food Service - What's New? Students and Staff are picking up good eats from the new stainless steel salad bar in the cafeteria. The Food Service was able to purchase with their surplus, due to their smart budgeting. In addition to the new salad bar the High School Food Service now offers entree's via a charge on student lunch accounts, students can still use cash.
November Issue 2018
St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence November Issue 2018
NEW Lifetime Donor Achievement In 2017 the Board of Directors voted to recognize and honor those donors who reach a lifetime giving total of $500 or more and are not part of the Foundation Associate Membership. Many of these donors give a small donation as a memorial. Over time these recurring gifts add up substantially. This demonstrates that all gifts are essential to maintain and support the mission of this foundation. Thank you!
FOUNDATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT $500+ Mary and Jim Abbott Allan and Kelly Boice Stan and Carol Braun Paul Brownell Neva Dreher Marti and Deb Ellinghuysen Mark and Liz Ellson Frances Goodrich Bill and Margaret Heim Louis and Debra Heim Marjorie Hewitt David and Gay Kieffer Elsie and Harold Littlefield
Bev Ludwig Myra and Hillis McKay Ed and Joann Mueller Bev and Dean Norvet Merle and Betty Peterson Allen and Barb Rasmussen Leon and Lorraine Sackreiter Irving and Bette Smith John and Lois Smoltz Randy and Larae Stevens Gene and Nancy Steward Roger and Barb Traxler First National Bank St. Charles
Thank you for your support!
Ken and Mary Babcock Bruce and Margaret Braun Christopher Brownell Bill and Bobbie Buhr Sue Ann Dreher Mary and Sylvester Ellis Gary and Kathryn Feine Dale and Vivian Hawk David and Barbara Heim Curt and Peggy Henry Keith and Gail Keller Marie and Wayne Knoll Janice Loppnow
Betty Luehmann Jim and Barb Mickow D. John and Colleen Nelson Susan Persons Marlene Ploetz John and Debra Rowekamp John and Sherry Slavin Rollie Smith Joe and Donna Speltz Terry and Janel Stevens Patricia and Milroy Tollin Wolter & Raak Ltd VFW Ladies Auxiliary
FOUNDATION ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Contributors of a single donation $500 or more are recognized in perpetuity in the Foundation Associate Membership categories. 500 Club ($500-999) Mark Roubinek & Susan Stefanich James & June Flanary Sanders Family Bonnie Harcey St. Charles Lions Club
Robert & Patsy Finley Walter & Margaret Gilseth SCHS 1930s Class Reunion Travis Gransee Lori Todd
1,000 Club ($1,000-4,999) Philip & Barbara Berends Land O’Lakes Foundation Mikes Food Center Mike and Wendy Miller Mort & Abby Phillips Pat & Bernadine Stevens John Gregoire
Ruth & John Guy Merchants Bank Oasis Drive Inn-Roger Perry Stevens Family Hank & Ann Welle McGhie & Betts, Inc.
Foundation Club ($5,000+) American Legion Hugh Watson Post 190 Russell & Mary Rentfrow Mel & Ann Brownell Marilyn Loppnow
North Star Foods Inc Tom & Barbara Ames Twin Valley Ag Minnie Wright Estate
St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence In memory of... David Bartel Keith and Gail Keller Elaine Colvin Paul and Kathy Decker Marti and Deb Ellinghuysen Larry and Rory Ellsworth Frances Goodrich Louis and Deb Heim Bev Norvet Fran and Dawn Rainey Owen and Pat Rainey Terry and Janel Stevens Marian (Hutchinson) Evans Marjorie Hewitt Michael Goodrich Brittany Abdallah Orv and Janell Dahl Gary and Kathryn Feine Kenneth Feine Frances Goodrich John Gregoire Joe and Renee Hewitt Marjorie Hewitt Gus and Marilyn Ihrke David and Gay Kieffer Nancy Kieffer Susan Lyngaas Charles and Betty Meyer Jim and Barb Mickow D. John Nelson Charles Nicklay Bev Norvet Carlos and Helen Pierce George and Pat Putzier Jim and Sharon Ruhberg John and Sherry Slavin John and Lois Smoltz Joe and Donna Speltz Terry and Janel Stevens Gene and Nancy Steward Patricia Tollin Tom and Pam Vega Jim and Sue Wendt Mary Harrison John and Lois Smoltz Lowell Johnson John and Sherry Slavin Gary Kampa Terry and Janel Stevens Dale (Tucker) Kieffer John and Lois Smoltz Patricia Kieffer Tom and Olivia Heim
Jerry Ludwig Tom and Barb Ames Scott Albright Alan Anderson Ron and Deb Benmmert Shawn, Laura, Braden and Mason Brevig Gerard and Lila Brogan Laurel Oredson Budd Jared and Jill Butson Lee and Peggy Carlson Mike Christie Sue Christie Orv and Janell Dahl Jeanne Danneker Ken and Marion Decker Scott and Caryl Doberstein Diane Rupprecht Dorrel Kaitlyn Ellringer Marti and Deb Ellinghuysen Mark and Liz Ellson Larry and Rory Ellsworth Gary and Kathryn Feine Dean and Robyn Fox Bev Ludwig Jane Mueller Gervais Bob and Katie Golden Travis, Melissa, Ty and Reese Gora Steve and Jeannette Hanson Tim, Kristan and Mari Hunter Kim and Kevin Ihrke Terry and Jeanie Jones Chuck Koestler Jack and Susan LaValla Rita and Pat Lawson Brian and Loretta Loftus Bob and Cherie Loken Frank and Rosie Ludwig and Family Jan Mathison Shane McBroom Gloria Stock Mickelson Marlow and Deb Mielke Mike and Wendy Miller Teri Mitties Monte and Carol Molde Kristie and R.J. Moody Robyn Moore Glenn and Jill Mueller Dan and Melanie Nelson Bill and Jan Nessler Charles Nicklay Dave, Irene and Amy Novak Barb Peck Dee Prudoehl Allen and Barb Rasmussen Paul and Laura Reisdorf Larry and LaVonne Reps Dave and Levella Rostvold Phyllis Ruzek Kent and Denise Sackreiter and Family Gary and Marilyn Sanders Jim Sanders
Don and Jean Schultz Diane Schloegel Irwin (Butch) Shattuck Nancy Nelson and Rick Sherman John and Lois Smoltz Joe and Donna Speltz Ruth Spitzer Randy and Larae Stevens Gene and Nancy Steward Mickey Tarara Don and June Tlougan Dennis Uthke Jim and Sue Vermilya Kara and Joe Welch Barb and Scott Williamson Judy and Wayne Young Barb Mollert Class of 1982 John and Lois Smoltz Harry Montgomery Class of 1982 Alice Jean Mueller Ken and Mary Babcock Bruce and Margaret Braun Stan and Carol Braun Nate and Johanna Carlson Orv and Janell Dahl Paul and Kathy Decker Larry and Rory Ellsworth Jason Frinack John Gregoire Craig and Renae Hartman Louis and Deb Heim Tom and Olivia Heim Scott and Luanne Hoeft Delmer and Mary Jane Ihrke Rebecca Jordan Michael and Ann Kahn David and Gay Kieffer Doug and Joyce Kraut Jeff and Sandy Larson Jim and Barb Mickow Don and Sharon Mueller Barb and Kevin Mundt Owen and Pat Rainey Jeralee Schoonover John and Sherry Slavin Teresa and Lance Small Terry and Janel Stevens Betsy Walker Merrill Nienow Louis and Deb Heim Dean Norvet Jeralee Schoonover Arland "Swede" Otte John Gregoire
Francis Passe Bob and Rose Heim Joe and Donna Speltz Jack Pellowski John and Lois Smoltz Mildred (Block) Richter Gary and Kathryn Feine Marjorie Hewitt Jim and Ruth Lamke Howard Riess SCES Remembrance Members Tom and Barb Ames Marti and Deb Ellinghuysen Tom, Amy and Emma Fort Bud and Kim Hackbarth Joe and Renee Hewitt Linda and Wayne Karna Jim and Barb Mickow Teri Mittes Kristie and R.J. Moody Ron and Judy Moody Pastor Samuel, Marsha, Elliott and Sarah Morsching Sid and Mary Polley Tim and Lisa Reps John and Sherry Slavin Terry and Janel Stevens Tom and Deanna Tollin Tom and Pam Vega Jim Sasse Bernadine and Patrick Stevens Clarence Senst Tom and Barb Ames Stan and Carol Braun Orv and Janell Dahl Gary and Kathryn Feine Scott and Luanne Hoeft Charles Nicklay John and Sherry Slavin John and Lois Smoltz Joe and Donna Speltz Class of 1974 Maurice Sinn Kenneth Feine Glenn Walters Orv and Janell Dahl Charles Nicklay Grace Willson Orv and Janell Dahl John and Lois Smoltz Patricia Tollin Jerry Voyles John and Sherry Slavin Penny Zeitler Scott and Luanne Hoeft Class of 1974
High School News November Issue 2018
Math League - Grades 7-12 Math League begins the season! Math League is a chance for students to explore math topics outside of the classroom and talk with other students, from both our school and other schools in our area, that have a similar interest in math. It is a competitive format that is set up to be fun and challenging. The season consists of five meets and a state meet for the top conference team and top individual in the conference. St. Charles is looking forward to a fun year of competitions. We will have many returning members, however, the Math League team is always looking for new members and can add them at any time. It is never too late to join!
High School Musical Dates November 15, 16, 17, 2018 7:30pm Elementary School Auditorium
Math League Schedule Three Rivers Host Sites (4:10 pm Start) November 5, 2018 PEM (@Plainview) November 26, 2018 Lewiston-Altura December 17, 2018 LaCrescent January 28, 2019 Chatfield February 11, 2019 Dover-Eyota March 11, 2019 Tournament- South St. Paul (Qualifying Teams)
Spanish Club - Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, November 7th 8:00 am -2:00 pm St. Charles High School Gymnasium
(1) St. Charles (2) Wabasha-Kellogg (back in rotation) Three Rivers Conference League Director: Allison Kaatz - LaCrescent
remember to...
OTE November 6
can sign up online or call Ms. Schaber (507) 932-4420 ext. 1156 to make appointment
Counselors Corner - Mrs. Rothmeier College Visits Visiting a college campus cannot be overemphasized. A visit gives you first hand insight if the school is a good fit for you. It is common for students to believe that a college is right for them because of family opinion or school websites, but seeing the college is key. Students must fill-out a college visit form prior to visiting.College visit forms can be found in the Student Services Office or on the school website at: http://www.scschools.net/page/4513.
ACT Test Schedule Test Date Registration Date December 8th November 2nd February 9th January 11th 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 Middle/High School Testing Dates 2018-19 ACT Testing – Grade 11..............................................................April 2 MCA Reading – Online – Grades 7, 8 & 10........................April 18 - 24 MCA Math – Online – Grades 7, 8 & 11.......................April 25 – May 1 MCA Science - Online – Grades 8 & 10.................................May 2 – 8 AP English Literature and Composition........................................May 8 AP Biology..................................................................................May 13 AP Calculus................................................................................May 14
Winter Sports 2018 Schedules November Issue 2018
Basketball Boys Varsity Schedule
Basketball Girls Varsity Schedule
11-30-18 7:15PM Away vs. Stewartville School District
11-27-18 7:30PM Home vs. Dover-Eyota
12-07-18 7:30PM Home vs. Southland
11-30-18 7:30PM Away vs. Chatfield
12-11-18 7:30PM Away vs. Wabasha-Kellogg
12-03-18 7:30PM Home vs. Mabel-Canton
12-14-18 7:30PM Home vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville
12-04-18 7:30PM Home vs. Zumbrota-Mazeppa
12-15-18 6:45PM Away vs. Byron Public Schools @Mayo
12-07-18 7:30PM Away vs. Southland
Civic Center - Rochester
12-08-18 12:30PM TBA Away vs. TBA Luther College
12-18-18 7:00PM Away vs. Johnson @St. Paul Johnson
12-11-18 7:30PM Home vs. Wabasha-Kellogg
12-21-18 7:30PM Away vs. Caledonia Area Public Schools
12-14-18 7:30PM Away vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville
Tournament 12-28-18 7:30PM @Saint Charles High School
12-18-18 7:30PM Home vs. Kenyon-Wanamingo
Tournament 12-29-18 7:30PM @Saint Charles High School
12-21-18 7:30PM Home vs. Caledonia Area Public Schools
01-03-19 7:30PM Home vs. Lewiston-Altura
12-27-18 6:00PM Away vs. Cotter Schools @WSU
01-11-19 7:30PM Away vs. Fillmore Central
12-28-18 2:30PM Away vs. Pine Island @WSU
01-15-19 7:30PM Home vs. Rushford-Peterson
01-03-19 7:30PM Away vs. Lewiston-Altura
01-17-19 7:30PM Away vs. Cotter Schools @ Cotter Gym -
01-08-19 7:30PM Away vs. Wabasha-Kellogg
John Nett Rec
01-11-19 7:30PM Home vs. Fillmore Central
01-22-19 7:30PM Home vs. La Crescent-Hokah
01-15-19 7:30PM Away vs. Rushford-Peterson
01-25-19 7:30PM Home vs. Dover-Eyota
01-17-19 7:30PM Home vs. Cotter Schools
01-26-19 4:45PM Away vs. Cristo Rey Jesuit @Trinity at River
01-21-19 7:15PM Away vs. Lanesboro
Ridge
01-22-19 7:30PM Away vs. La Crescent-Hokah
01-29-19 7:30PM Away vs. Chatfield
01-25-19 7:30PM Away vs. Dover-Eyota - Parents` Night
01-31-19 7:30PM Away vs. Southland
01-29-19 7:30PM Home vs. Chatfield
02-02-19 5:30PM Home vs. St. Croix Lutheran
01-31-19 7:30PM Home vs. Southland
02-05-19 7:30PM Home vs. Lake City
02-07-19 7:15PM Away vs. Kingsland High School
02-08-19 7:30PM Home vs. Wabasha-Kellogg
02-12-19 7:15PM Away vs. Lake City
02-09-19 1:00PM Away vs. St. Paul Central
02-15-19 7:30PM Home vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville
02-12-19 7:30PM Home vs. Patrick Henry 02-15-19 7:30PM Away vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville 02-19-19 7:30PM Away vs. Dover-Eyota 02-22-19 7:30PM Home vs. Chatfield
Wrestling Varsity Schedule Invitational 12-01-18 TBD Away vs. Winona Senior @Winona Cotter High School Meet 12-07-18 7:00PM Away vs. Lake City Invitational 12-15-18 TBD Away vs. Northfield Meet 12-20-18 5:00PM Away vs. Lewiston-Altura/Rushford-Peterson, Wabasha-Kellogg Lewiston Altura HS Invitational 12-28-18 TBD TBA Away vs. TBA Fargo Dome Invitational 12-29-18 TBD TBA Away vs. TBA Fargo Dome Invitational 01-05-19 10:00AM Away vs. Cannon Falls, Byron Public Schools, Henry Sibley, Rochester Century, Pine Island, Kimball Area, Rochester John Marshall, Austin, Sauk Rapids-Rice, Woodbury, Hutchinson, St. Paul Johnson, St. Agnes, Wabasha-Kellogg Cannon Falls High School 8:00 Weigh-in and Skin Check. Individual tournament Meet 01-10-19 5:00PM Saint Charles FC/L/MC Wrestling Coop, Plainview-Elgin-Millville Saint Charles High School Invitational 01-12-19 TBD Away vs. Decorah Decorah, IA High School Meet 01-18-19 5:00PM Away vs. Dover-Eyota, GMLOS Invitational 01-19-19 TBD Away vs. Hayfield Quad 01-24-19 4:30PM Rochester John Marshall Away vs. Rochester John Marshall, Faribault, New Richland-H-E-G Rochester John Marshall Invitational 01-26-19 TBD Away vs. Lake City Meet 02-01-19 7:00PM Home vs. Caledonia Area Public Schools Meet 02-07-19 5:00PM Away vs. Chatfield Triangular 02-07-19 7:00PM Away vs. Chatfield High School, La Crescent-Hokah @Chatfield High School
High School News November Issue 2018
Boys Basketball - Season begins Monday, November 19 1- St.Charles was invited to play in the South Metro Hoop Fest again this year. The date will be 1/26/19 @ Trinity-River Ridge High School in Eagan. St. Charles played Minneapolis Roosevelt last year in this event and will face off against Cristo Rey Jesuit Academy this year. Game time is 4:45. Cristo Rey will be a very good team. They have won 20 or more games 3 of the last 4 years (19-7 last year), and return nearly all of their team from last season. They will be highly ranked in Class AA. We have an important conference game the previous night with Dover-Eyota, so this will be a busy couple of days 2- We will again be playing in the HVL/TRC Showdown to be held at the Mayo Civic Center on Dec.15th. This event is in its 3rd year and follows the format used by many colleges where teams from rival conferences square off against each other at neutral tourney sites. St.Charles drew Byron in a prime time game, at 6:45pm in the Arena. New this year at this event will be halftime games featuring 6th grade teams from each school facing off against each other. 3 - We have several, highly touted Class AA, AAA, and AAAA non-conference teams scheduled this season in St.Croix Lutheran, Minneapolis Patrick Henry, St.Paul Johnson, St.Paul Central and others. Our schedule certainly appears on paper to be our toughest ever.
Tentative Dance Schedule December 1 - Apple Valley (Varsity only) December 8 - Zumbrota-Mazeppa December 15 - BOLD January 5 - Winona January 12 - Lewiston- Altura FRIDAY January 18 - Conference @ PEM January 26 - Dover-Eyota February 9 - Sections @ Lake City February 15 & 16 - State Tournament
Winter Sports Start Ups November 12 - Girls Basketball begins November 19 - Wrestling and Boys Basketball begins
Good to Know Box
Twitter page for Boys B-Ball: @HVL_TRCshowdown 4 - Our 2018 Holiday tournament is also looking very competitive. This is the 35th annual tourney. The dates are Dec.28-29, with all games in St.Charles as usual. Games start at 6:15 each night. 5 - Players are asked to please submit all MSHSL forms, and if needed, take care of physicals prior to the start of the season. Last, look for order forms for clothing, shoes, and Saints gear from your son if you wish to buy any of those items. If interested right now, check this site: https://www.scschools.net/page/3315 Other clothing options will follow as the season gets closer.
You can view All Sports Schedules on the school website in real-time? You can even download the app! Here's how: 1. Head to the school website at www.scschools.net 2. Click green button "All Sports Schedule" 3. View Schedules on right side 4. Customize with your desired sport 5. Get the mobile app !
Terry Knothe
FFA News FFA Congrats to the FFA members that competed at the Stewartville Invitational. Emma Lindsey, Becca Burt, Austin Burt, Mya Wilery, and Addrianna Ellsworth placed 2nd overall in the horse contest. Emma won the contest individually and Becca finished in the top ten. The dairy team of Brea Kieffer, Ava Kieffer, Landyn Decker, and Payton Olson finished 3rd and Brea finished in the top ten. The other dairy team of Sawyer Wendt, Jackson Todd, Brandon Shorter, and Makadyn Gust finished 16th. The livestock team of Mitchell Putzier, Kasey Schweitzer, Hunter Oldenberg, Dylan Shorter, and Michael Jorgenson withstood some tough competition and finished 11th. Nice job to all the FFA members.
The FFA Crew at Stewartville Invitational
FFA Member Recognized in September COUNTY 4-H’ER HONORED BY KIWANIS SUNRISERS OF WINONA Simon was recognized as the Kiwanis Sunrisers of Winona 4-H Youth Representative for the month of September. He is the son of Ed and Mary and a senior at St. Charles High School. He is a member of the Little Valley Victors 4-H Club and has served as the club treasurer, vice president and president.
One of many ways FFA is making a difference!
FFA Members attended Fall Leadership Day
Elementary School News November Issue 2018
Early Childhood News Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is underway! We are still offering classes Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings. The students have been enjoying lots of fall themed activities and stories while our parents are focusing on Love and Logic's positive parenting solutions.
Heather Millard An Update from School Readiness School Readiness is off to a great start; it is going to be a great year! Our program has grown quite a bit this school year and we have welcomed many new staff members to our team. We also added a new class offering, a Tuesday/Thursday all day class and all of our classes are currently FULL!
Kim Halfond and Dani Peterson High School Musical Dates THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 21 - 23
PTO NEWS Ways YOU can Help Support PTO - Choose "Saint Charles PTO" when you order at www.smile.amazon.com. - Save your Box Tops and Milk Moola caps. - Go to www.givemn.org and "Give to the Max" for Saint Charles PTO on November 15th.
ELEMENTARY WINTER CONCERTS Grades 1, 2, and 3 Monday, November 19 6:30 and 7:30 Grades 4, 5, and 6 Tuesday, November 20 6:30 and 7:30
- Volunteer your time and energy with us!
Kindergarten Programs Friday, December 14 @ 1:30 pm Mrs. Ellson & Ms. Swenson
Next PTO meeting: Monday, November 19th @ 6:30pm Elementary Library
Friday, December 14 @ 2:00 pm Ms. Benson & Mrs. Mehling
Mrs. Goldsmith's Class mis-match monday
Bus Safety with Principal Ihrke
Outdoor science
Maker Space
Crayfish Learning
Mr. Cole's Class Creatures
Homecoming 2018 November Issue 2018
musical comedy The 25th Annual St. Charles High School Presents The
Putnam County Spelling Bee (this is not an actual spelling bee)
Starring Cast of this Entertaining Production!!
Artistic director - Dana McConnell Music director - Avery Mossman
November 15, 16, 17 at 7:30pm St. Charles Elementary Auditorium Adults - $7 Students - $5 Stop in the office to purchase your tickets or call 932-4420 to reserve your seats for this entertaining musical comedy!