The Borromeo Bulletin - #23
Home of the Bobcats: February 20, 2021
From Dr. Voelkl
THANK YOU TO everyone for their patience and flexibility these past two weeks as we waded through this round of winter weather. We are very thankful that we were able to sneak in two in person days this week! We are also looking forward to sneaking in some much needed time outdoors based on next week's forecast.
As we continue to move through this season of Lent, I hope your family enjoys the opportunity to pray and reflect. At Friday's primary Mass, Father Dotson spoke about some of our Lenten sacrifices and promises. He provided a great reminder that while it may truly be difficult for some of us to give up chocolate, the prayer, sacrifices and alms giving that we take part in during Lent are truly meant to change our hearts. Thus, if giving up my nightly chips and salsa is not changing my heart I need to dig a bit deeper. If you have not had an opportunity to watch Father Dotson's first Pray the Mass presentation it is also very worthwhile. The link can be found on our school Facebook page.
Thank you also to everyone who responded to Nurse Quarando's request for accurate and up to date medical information. This is ALWAYS important in emergency situation and HELPFUL when observing or noticing certain student behaviors. Last evening my daughter pointed out that we are VERY close to the one year mark of the world as we know it drastically changing. A year later there has been a lot of research and new studies emerging about the toll this change in lifestyle has had on the mental health of many of our young people. If your child is also facing some challenges related to their social emotional health please continue to share that to the extent that you are comfortable with us as well! We know how difficult it can be to focus on learning when our minds are focused on other stresses and worries. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to share and collaborate with our families.
Have a blessed weekend and enjoy the sunshine!
Lent Journals
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Borromeo Families,
The auction is fast approaching and we need your help! We are in need of event tickets for silent auction. Who has or knows someone with Cardinal tickets, St Louis Blues, The Muny, etc they would like to donate? Please ask away!
As many of you know, this event helps the school as well as the Parish. It is a huge fundraiser that needs your help.
You can email me at kdpflum@gmail if you have any questions. We are so excited about this event!
Thank you!
Kelly Pflum
CYC sports
Register now for Golf:
Dinner Auction
Dear Borromeo Friends & Family,
As you reflect on the past year, we sure know it has been a different one and as we move into 2021 we are doing our best to plan forward into our St. Charles Borromeo Communities future. Through the tough and even the best times the great news is St. Charles Borromeo Parish continues to grow, and our school has earned a reputation for providing a rigorous academic education in addition to a balanced moral and religious upbringing. Now more than ever, we need your help to continue the traditions of community and academic excellence.
To support our parish and renowned school, the St. Charles Borromeo Parish will be hosting a virtual auction event, “Havana Nights” on Saturday, April 17, 2021. This event is our biennial fundraiser, and we hope that with your support, our parish can continue to support growing families and minds.
With previous St. Charles Borromeo auctions, we have also been able to support the church and parishioners in many different philanthropic needs, in addition to supporting a technology and security fund, which allowed the school to purchase new equipment for the Stem classroom, video technology for all classrooms and enhanced security through the inside and outside of the building. We are also excited to launch our Capital Campaign for the School and Parish expansion.
As a strong supporter of our parish and school, we would love the opportunity to showcase you with a sponsorship or donation to the auction. Your presence and donation will help generate buzz, and hopefully some strong bidding wars to support St. Charles Borromeo!
Please join me in our continued effort to educate the future leaders and support our families in the St. Charles community.
Below are the opportunities we have for sponsorships starting at $100 up to $5000. We have also included the link to purchase tickets to attend the festivities in the comfort of your own home. Please feel free to ask any questions to borromeoevents@gmail.com or taraleighbartlett@gmail.com
We look forward to having you join us and/or joining us as a sponsor. Sincerely, Jill Kesler & Carrie Hodapp - Auction 2021 Co-Chairs
Purchase TIckets to attend the Virtual Event on 4/17/2021 - https://scbhavananights.rsvpify.com/
Did you know….
Let's share some details for our "virtual" auction. You might be wondering do I need a ticket? Can I just watch online for free? How does dinner work?
In order to participate and bid on both our silent and live items you will need a ticket. The ticket will be your link to enjoy all the events of the evening we have planned. There will be a live streamed pre-cocktail party, dinner and drinks that you will pick up before the event, sponsor recognition during the event and LIVE streaming to our wonderful returning emcee Venton Blandin! Both silent and live items will open and close at certain times just like when our event was in person.
Don't wait buy your tickets today! This will for sure be an event to remember.
Auction Baskets
We are still in need of volunteers to put together the class baskets for the 2021 SCB Auction. Each class will have $300 for the baskets, which will come from fees collected as part of tuition. The volunteers will purchase items and submit to Jeannie for reimbursement. Once we have all of the slots filled, we will connect with everyone and figure out the themes for each basket. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. If you have any questions you can reach out to Rachel Thomasson- rach32_720@msn.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0444afac28a1fd0-scbauction
Order your yearbook now!
It's that time of year! We are opening orders.... don't put it off!
Items needed
We are in need of some feminine products for our girls.
BASK and Cafe
Go to the home page of FACTS. Then click on "Family" on the left hand side of the the screen. Then Cafe and BASK will appear on the center of that page. You can click on the blue "details" word and that will open up the account. REMEMBER a positive balance indicates that you owe money and a negative balance indicates that you have money in your account.
Please make cafe checks out to FSC or use paypal fsccafe@borromeoschool.com
Please make BASK checks out to SCB with Bask in the memo.
BASK
Back by popular demand :)
We have had many phone calls and emails requesting to put Sign Ups back in the Newsletter.... so here you go. It can still be found on the main page on FACTS.
February BASK:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45AAAF23A3FF2-bask7
BASK for Friday, Februrary 12
Nurse Quarando Updates
If your child is sick, please notify Mrs. Quarando at nurse@borromeoschool.com
Nurse Direct Line: 636-946-1373
Prayers
Prayers of thanksgiving for a healthy birth of Mrs. Hynes granddaughter, Lyla James
Can you help once a month???
We would like to collect food for our Mini Vinnie Program. This program helps feed many families in the Orchard Farm school district. Please help as much as you can!
Mar 1: Be Cheesy: Mac N Cheese boxes
Apr 19: Grains For Brains: NutriGrain Breakfast Bars, Granola Bars
May 3: It's What For Breakfast: Full Size Boxes of Cereal
Important Dates
New info is Bold.. this is just to help keep you updated.... please look at our google calendar as well.
2020-2021
* Feb 13-14: LUKE 18 - In person retreat
* Feb 15- No School- Presidents Day
* Feb 16- Spirit Dress Down Day or Mardi Gras
* Feb 22: Spirit Dress Down Day
* Feb 26 -27: LUKE 18 - Virtual option
* March 1--Spirit Dress Down Day- Be Cheesy: Mac N Cheese boxes
* March 5: NO SCHOOL-CHANGED from half day
* March 8: Spirit Dress Down Day
* March 15--Spirit Dress Down Day
* March 22--Spirit Dress Down Day
* March 29--Spirit Dress Down Day
* April 1: Dismiss at noon- NO BASK
* April 2-12: Spring Break
* April 19-Spirit Dress Down Day
* April 22: Confirmation 7PM
* April 24: 1st Communion
* April 26--Spirit Dress Down Day
* May 3--Spirit Dress Down Day
* May 3-5: 8th Grade Camp
* May 5-7: 6th Grade Camp
* May 7: May Crowning- noon dismiss
* May 10--Spirit Dress Down Day
* May 14: Field Day
* May 17--Spirit Dress Down Day
* May 24--Spirit Dress Down Day
* May 21: 8th Grade Graduation 7:00 PM
* May 20: 8th Grade Last Day
* May 25: Kindergarten Graduation & Last Day (am TBD)
* May 27: Preschool Last Day
* May 28- Last day- Dismiss at 11!!!!
Phone Numbers to take note of (and maybe put in your phone)
School Fax: 636-946-3096
BASK/PK: 636-757-9474
Nurse: 636-946-1373
Parish Office: 636-946-1893
Religious Ed: 636-946-2916
St. Vincent Help Line: 636-925-1616
THANK YOU FOR READING THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER!
St. Charles Borromeo School
Email: jackievoelkl@borromeoschool.com
Website: www.borromeoschool.org
Location: 431 Decatur Street, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Phone: 636-946-2713
Facebook: facebook.com/St.CharlesBorromeoSchool
Raffle Tickets for the Auction
Who wants to be a Sponsor for our Auction???
We are excited to announce that the auction is still set for April 17, 2021 and it’s going to be one to remember!
Same theme Havana Nights and same fun just in a different virtual way!
More than ever we need everyone’s help in this event to support SCB Parish & School as we kickoff the expansion of our school.
Please see the attached Sponsorship Levels.
We’d be honored to have the opportunity to showcase your business or even family! Please reach out to Tara Bartlett (taraleighbartlett@gmail.com) if you’re interested or have a business and/or person in mind. As always thank you for all your support.