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November 18, 2019
Monday, Nov 18- Chicken Chunks

Tuesday, Nov 19- Steak Burrito

Wednesday, Nov 20- Bosco Sticks

Thursday, Nov 21- Mini Ravioli

Friday, Nov 22- Round Pizza
Today our 5th Graders celebrated Henry Kaufman and his recent Cancer Free diagnosis, we admire his strength and courage over the past two years. Mrs. Bundy wrote this beautiful poem for Henry!

Henry, Our Hero
                                        
Cheers to Henry, Hip-hip-hooray!
We celebrate you this wonderful day!

Your life, your health, your friendship’s a blessing.
Standing here before you, with this message we bring…

You were dealt a hand no one should ever suffer,
Faith, courage, and strength you did muster.
For all those qualities, we’re inspired by you…
Not only that, You’re smart, you’re funny, and you’re a fighter too!

You’ve accomplished something that’s no small feat,
It’s challenging, difficult, and painful to beat.

You’re quite the magician,
You made cancer disappear.
Though the journey was long and tough,
You did it in just over 2 years!

You’ve worked SO hard, and we are so proud.
We’re so excited to say it out loud.

You did it Henry,
You beat cancer, it’s true!
Your teachers, your friends, your family,
We love you!

This cancer was with you for the last few years. 
It brought pain, frustration, and many tears.
It’s time to say goodbye, with these bubbles we blow.
We release the trouble, heartaches, and woes.
CYO VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOVEMBER 4th THROUGH NOVEMBER 29th.  

Open to Boys & Girls in 4th - 8th grade.  
Click here to register. https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/stcharles
Online Registration only!
Cost- $70 per student

We will need coaches for 4th grade teams and boys teams.
Congratulations to our 5th grade class for being chosen as the UD men's basketball Class of the Game
this Tuesday, November 19th.
Watch the big screen for our amazing 5th graders,
Mrs. Bundy and Mrs. Waker!
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
The St. Charles Munchkin Track program is looking for volunteers to be the new coordinators for the 2020 season.

Munchkin Track is a great introduction to track for kids in pre-school through 2nd grade!

Please email Brad Wolodkiewicz ( bwolodkiewicz@yahoo.com ) with the Athletic Commission if you are interested in volunteering or hearing more about the program.
Do you like to bake?
Help make cookies for our Live Nativity!
ADVENT WREATH WORKSHOP

Sunday, December 1 st , 2019
St. Charles School Cafeteria, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Nurse News!

As we approach cold and flu season, here are just a few reminders....
  1. If you or members of your family have not received the flu vaccine, now is a great time to get that done. According to the CDC an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu.  
  2. Wash those hands!!  The CDC also states that handwashing can help prevent illness. It involves five simple steps (wet, lather with soap, scrub, rinse, dry) you can take to help reduce the spread of germs. It is quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. 

Over the course of the next 2 weeks, the school nurse will be visiting grades TK-5th grade to discuss when to wash hands and how to wash hands. Students will be bringing home a poster on how to wash hands.  Click here to see poster. 

Screening Results
Screening results/referrals were sent home at conferences. If you did not attend a conference, screening results were sent home through the mail. If you have not received results for your child, please contact the school nurse at  sullmer@stcharleskettering.org

Injuries with Restrictions
If you provide the school with a note from the doctor stating that your child has limitations and/or restrictions at school, please keep in mind that we will continue those limitations and/or restrictions until the date noted OR until we receive another note from the doctor stating your child has been cleared for physical activity.  
Father Daughter Dance- December 14th
Flyers were sent home last week!
Please fill out and return to the main office to register!
Check out our St. Charles students at Victoria Theatre Thanksgiving weekend!
IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES FOR 8 TH  GRADE STUDENTS
                                                           
8 th  grade students who are interested in attending Alter High School next year are reminded of the December 3 deadline to submit the Alter Application for Admission with fee. This deadline also applies to submission of the FACTS form (if applying for financial assistance) as well as the scholarship acknowledgement form needed to apply for scholarships. More information and easy access to all can be found through  alterhs.org/checklist .



High School Placement Test this Saturday, November 23
 
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) will be administered at Alter High School on Saturday, November 23. Testing will start at 8:30am and the cost is $30. Pre-registration is recommended at  https://alterhs.org/admissions/placement-test/hspt-registration/ . 
 
Students may have scores sent to up to 4   high schools. High schools will accept the results of the HSPT taken at any high school in the Archdiocese for entrance/placement and scholarship consideration. The test can be taken at any site where the prospective student could enroll and selection of a high school testing site cannot be a condition of acceptance. For more information contact Mary Ruth Shearer, Director of Admissions at  maryruth.shearer@alterhs.org  .