CHARGER CHATTER
APRIL 23, 2018
You do not want to Miss this Week!
Today was the first day for Arts Week At STC.
We kicked off the week with a triple threat of Live African Animals,
a preview of our arts show and a sneak preview to our amazing costumes for the Lion King! A Huge thank you to Mrs. Henry and Mr. Samudio
for all their hardworking and preparation for this exciting week!
Bring in a $1 donation and get an out of uniform day on this Friday, April 27th.
All proceeds go to our Theater Department!
FIELD DAY IS MAY 23RD- Volunteers Needed!
If you would like to volunteer please contact your grade level PTO Rep or the Email the PTO at scpto@stcharleskettering.org
We still need COSI Volunteers!
COSI Date is Friday, May 11th!
If you can volunteer at this event please register here!
New Cafeteria Website-to add money to accounts.
Last week St. Alberts Nutrition installed a new computer system for our lunch program. With this new program, a new website has been formed. Please go to payschoolscentral.com
Your email and password are the same, if you forgot your password, you can reset it. If you have any additional problems please click here to be directed to St. Albert Nutrition Services and contact Natalie Doyle. We apologize for any confusion this has caused. Thank you!
SAY Soccer is coming to
St. Charles next year for students in Grades Kindergarten through 3rd Grade!
More information will be coming out next week!
REGISTER FOR CYO GOLF!
All students entering 5th through 8th grade can sign up.  Students entering 4th grade are allowed to sign up to complete a team.  All students must be active players with knowledge of golf rules, proper etiquette,and must provide their own equipment, and be able to maintain the pace of play.
There is a $80 registration fee for golf, which includes a shirt.  

Coaches and Assistant Coaches are always welcome, please indicate if you would like to be one while registering!

Questions? Contact Andrew Schulz, Golf Coordinator at (720)538-6603 or        andrewmelissaschulz@gmail.com
REGISTER FOR CYO FALL SOCCER!

All students  entering 4 th through 8 th grade can sign up. Any player in those grades that attend CCD or are in St. Francis parish are eligible to play as long as they are not playing for the school they attend. Please pass the word on to anyone that comes to mind. 
Registration Online Only  http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/stcharles
There is a $40 registration fee for soccer.
May 17th is the registration deadline.
Make sure to enter the grade your child will be in next school year!
Parents – Coaches and Assistant coaches are always welcomed and usually needed. Please indicate on the registration form whether you would be willing to help coach.
Don’t worry if your child is just learning the game. CYO’s mission is to provide the Catholic Youth of the Greater Dayton Area an opportunity to participate on athletic teams under Christian leadership and supervision. The CYO leagues are not just for the best players, but also for all skill levels.
The St. Charles mission for sports is to emphasize fun, skill development, sportsmanship, and then striving to win. Come and join us!!!
If there are any questions, please contact Brent Baird. 361-7577 or bairdb55@gmail.com
Click here for the latest STEM Project!
Breakfast Cereal Experiment!
Girls On the Run Bake Sale
GOTR participants will be doing their Community Impact Project in a couple of weeks. The Community Impact Project provides an opportunity for the girls to use the skills they have developed over the course of our season.
The team has decided to put on a Bake Sale and all proceeds will go to Team Henry.
The Bake Sale will be Monday, May 7, in the entrance to the PAC, after school (2:50).
We appreciate your support for GOTR.
Pavers Available for Prayer Garden:
St. Charles is once again offering the opportunity to purchase engraved pavers to commemorate a special person or event. These are perfect for occasions such as an anniversary, graduation, wedding, baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, birth or to remember a loved one.
Order forms can be picked up in the Church Hospitality Room or Office, or printed off the church website.  Deadline for all orders is May 25, 2018 .
**Is the brick you already purchased not weathering well in the Prayer Garden? We may have a solution for you. Call Anne Morales at 435-5651to find out more information.**
6th Grade Parents - Vaccine Requirements
The Ohio Department of Health requires that all students entering 7 th  grade have the following immunizations:
  • Tdap (must be Tdap, it cannot be Td) vaccine
  • Meningococcal -  Students are required to have 1 dose anytime before entering 7th grade
​Forms went home last ​week. Your child's health care provider can complete this form OR you can simply send in a copy of your child's vaccine record.   We are asking that vaccines be on file with the school no later than 5/25/2018.   
If you have questions, you may contact the school nurse at 433-3746 or  sullmer@stcharleskettering.org
Lion King News
Tickets  are now on sale! Adults are $6 in advance / $7 at the door. Students (TK-8) are $4 in Advance / $5 at the door. This will be a truly fantastic show; you won't want to miss it! Submit your ticket order form with payment to the school office ASAP!

We still have a few reserved seats left in the first 3 rows for the Thursday and Friday shows. They are $10 each. Email Joan Cosas at littlemizc@gmail.com for guaranteed great seats! (General Admission ticket orders and Cast Cues must be submitted via the order form.)

Thank you for supporting the performing arts at St. Charles!



FLOWER SALE AT PERFORMANCES!
Why buy flowers from the grocery store when you can get them at the LION KING?
Support St. Charles Arts by purchasing a bouquet of keepsake wooden roses for your performer! Individual roses will be sold for $2 each, premade bouquets with 6 roses for $5 or 12 roses for $10.

LION KING CONTESTS!
Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00. The items are on display in the music room. Which ever room buys the most tickets gets a popcorn party. The raffle begins Wednesday of this week and continues through the last day of Arts Week!

Save the Date for Walk and Bike to School - Wednesday, May 2nd
St. Charles will be hosting a Walk and Bike to school day on Wednesday, May 2nd.  This will be a community event with Dayton Children's Hospital and the Kettering Police Department.  
If you live close enough, please ENCOURAGE your child to walk or bike to school on WED, MAY 2nd. ​If you live further from the school, we are asking that you pack up your child's bike and meet at Marinole Pool (corner of Ackerman and Judith). If your child does not have bike or would rather walk you can still drop your child off at Marinole and they can walk to school from there.  
We will have a staff member at Marinole from 7:20-7:40 organizing students who will be walking or biking.  
More information to follow.....
We would love to have you join us for Bible Camp!
This year’s theme, “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus”, runs June 18-22, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, in the PAC.  Each morning is filled with Bible stories and activities, music, arts & crafts, games and more!  The whole family is invited to sign up as campers or staff members.  
Registration forms are available in the School Lobby and outside the Faith Formation Office.  Forms may also be printed from our parish website http://stcharles-kettering.org/bible-camp/.  For more information contact Faith Formation at 434-9272 or email bgregg@stcharles-kettering.org .
  2018 Summer Bible Study
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE provides a clear, easy, and accessible way to understand Scripture. This study is suitable for both beginners and for those who are experienced at Bible study, because it simplifies the complexity of the Bible through an easy-to-follow narrative approach, and a color-coded  Bible Timeline It is a great way for you to get the “big picture” of Salvation History, and to see how the Bible reveals God’s loving plan for your life.
We will begin  UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE on Tuesday evenings beginning May 8th, and running through the last week of June.   Our facilitator will be Michael Shouse. Class Fee:  $25.00. Registration Forms are available in the Church Office, or the Hospitality Room. Registration deadline is April 30 th .  Or, call 434-9272 
Alter Color Guard!
Attention Parish 4th – 8th grade! Learn how to spin flag with Alter Color Guard members for free! We are forming a Jr. Guard for 4th - 8th graders from local Parishes and Catholic schools. The group will perform at the Alter Spring Concert on May 12th. Practices are May 1, 3, 8, 10 from 5:30 - 7:30 in the Alter Auxiliary Gym. The Spring Concert is May 12 at 3:00. Register by Apr 30th at https://goo.gl/forms/VFoiXutzyWkPCSgC3 . Or contact Mindy Liechty at mliechty87@gmail.com  or 937-269-3106.