Charger Chatter
October 21, 2019
Quick Calendar

Wednesday, October 23- Picture Retakes Directions
  • If your child was absent please dress up for retakes.
  • If you are unhappy with your students school pictures,
please bring the proofs sent home with your child on Wednesday.
 Students taking retakes may dress up.

  • All 8th grade students dress up day for class picture.

Friday, October 25- End of First Quarter

Monday, October 28- Educational Apparel
in the cafeteria from 3-6pm

Congratulations to our 6th grade boys soccer for a great season!
A big thank you to our loyal STC fans!
A great weekend for our 8th Grade Football team and fans!
Attention Trunk or Treaters!
On Sunday, October 27 from 4-6 p.m., join us in the parking lot between the school and the church for a fun evening of treats, games and fellowship. Click THIS LINK to claim your spot as a Trunk Host, Activity Coordinator or any of a number of other fun, family-friendly volunteer positions. It's sure to be a spook-tacular good time!
Babysitting Night Out!

In a few short weeks, 34 high school youth and adults will be traveling to a National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis! To fund raise, we are offering a night of babysitting! Adults and youth on the trip are offering an evening out: go on a date, do some early Christmas shopping, or just have some time to yourself!
Children Ages 3-13 are invited on Saturday November 2 nd  from 4:30pm-8:30pm! $25 for the first child and $10 for each sibling (a $50 family maximum). The evening includes: crafts, games in the PAC, and a pizza dinner! All proceeds go towards our trip to Indianapolis!
Email or call Heather Dunn, youth minister, to reserve a spot for your kids!  Email Mrs. Dunn  or 434-4460. There is a limited amount of space- reserve your spot today!

*A permission form is necessary and must be filled out at the door or ahead of time by a parent or guardian*

Intramural Basketball Open
students in grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Students in 1st thru 3rd grade are invited to play Intramural Basketball.
Cost per player is $15.
There will be a player evaluation on Friday, November 1st.
The season will last from early November to early January.
More details will follow.
Contact Buddy Watkins, Intramural Basketball Coordinator, at  willard.watkins@onedatascan.com  if you have questions.
Registration via Blue Sombrero is required. Click here -  https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1234896&isLogin=True  

Live Nativity Actors Needed!
Dear Parents,
Please find attached the volunteer form to participate in our Live Nativity on December 8th. The invitation is open to all 6th, 7th & 8th-grade students. We would like to secure these slots on, or before, November 10th. Please fill out the lower portion of the form and return it to the School or Faith Formation Office. Keep the upper portion of the form for our contact information. Thank you for making this event so successful.
 
St. Charles Faith Formation Staff
Ms. Tish Wilson was the Chair of the 2019 Caldecott committee. She served for a year as the committee selected the top children's picture book. Their choice, Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell was given the top award. She came to the seventh grade to talk about the critical process used to select the top book. The seventh graders are in the midst of predicting this year's winning book, using analysis and best group discussion practices.
Come check out Alter Senior and St. Charles Alumni Miley Azbill this Saturday!
Arts Shirt- For ALL STUDENTS IN Show Choir, Elementary Choir and Handbell Choir Students.

  • Attached is the link to the $15 Arts Shirt, available now for purchase online.  https://deuceshirts.com/product/st-charles-broadway-tee/ All shirts will be produced in bulk and distributed through school with students prior to Thanksgiving Break- a communication will be sent in the Chatter when all shirts are sent home with students
  • Shirts are 50/50 cotton/poly- if you are uncertain regarding sizing, you can look at any basic 50/50 St. Charles t-shirt for reference
  • When ordering, users should select "Pick Up at Deuce" to avoid a shipping fee- there is no way to refund this fee if you make the wrong selection
  • ORDER DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31 (no exceptions- if you miss the deadline, your student can wear a plain black t-shirt for performances)
LIBRARY UPDATE

Are you looking for a family podcast? Check out the Storytime podcast at  
https://www.wbur.org/circleround  , " Where storytime happens all the time." The folktales are 10 to 20 minutes and center on themes like kindness and perseverance. There are over 70 episodes to listen to.
Happy Listening!
Mrs. Brown
Air City Chicks Registration now Open!

ONLINE TRYOUT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for AiR CiTY CHiCKS' 2019-20 club volleyball tryouts which will be held later this month and next.
 
For detailed information about tryouts, how to register, and what to expect, visit our TRYOUTS PAGE at:  www.aircitychicks.com/tryouts.htm