Weekly news & updates

March 17, 2023

Dear SCBA Families,

I hope everyone has had an enjoyable spring break. We are excited to see families on Monday for parent teacher conferences and to welcome our scholars back to school on Tuesday. We have lots of work to do before the end of the school year and some fun things happening in the last two months of school.

Thank you so much to everyone who has signed up to help with the garage sale. We still need plenty of help. Right now we have a great start for the transfer day with 26 helpers! I know it can seem like a far off date, but we really do appreciate you signing up as soon as possible. I also know that sometimes things come up and you may be able to volunteer at the last minute when it didn't seem possible before. You are ALWAYS welcome to help at SCBA even if you don't have a set schedule. Please feel free to mark yourself down as tentative on the sign up genius. You all are the most important part of all of our fundraising and community building efforts.

Thank you also to the Boy Scouts, who have offered to help bear the burden of garage sale work. Partnerships with groups like the Boy Scouts and the Knights of Columbus are what make our community such a special and welcoming one.

Speaking of the Knights of Columbus, thank you to those who braved the cold rain last weekend to celebrate the Snake Parade. We got a little wet, but we had a lot of fun. Please plan on joining us again for Black Light Bingo on April 15th. Like the garage sale, the proceeds from Black Light Bingo will go to help out the school.

We have so many opportunities to continue building a tradition of excellence at SCBA. Come to the parent Town Hall on Wednesday to hear more about what we are doing at SCBA. This will be a State of the Union of sorts. We want everyone to be able to understand where our school is now and what we can plan together for the future of the school.

Blessings,

Mrs. Stracener
Black Light Bingo notice


Mark your calendar for April 15th!
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Book Store Open
The Marian Sacramentals and Bookstore Ministry will be open this weekend, Saturday March 4th and Sunday March 5th before and after Mass. Please visit for your religious gifts including First Communion gifts. We have books, statues, rosary and prayer book sets, and other gifts. If you would like to set up another time, please call Faith Pugh 718-6890, Patty Priestley 816-838-0804, or Marilyn Grutt 816-453-3645.
The Marian Sacramentals and Bookstore is open every first weekend of each month.
Shepherds needed | Camp Savio

Camp Savio is a diocesan summer camp that inspires junior high youth to live as lifelong disciples by empowering them to form a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Camp Savio needs faith-filled college students/young adults who are passionate about Jesus Christ to shepherd these teens throughout the week by leading small groups in Christ centered discussions and fun group activities.

Our Shepherds are essential in leading our youth to grow in their personal relationship with Christ and the Church, empowering them to dive deeper in their spiritual formation by following the inspiration and spirit of St. Dominic Savio, and fostering greater participation in the life of their parish.

Learn more at campsavio.com Apply now!
It's that time, families! I need your help with the garage sale this year. The proceeds from the garage sale will help me to provide things like special education support, new materials, and field trips for our scholars. Your time is a valuable piece of the garage sale. I'm excited to get to work on making our school even greater!
God Bless You!--Mrs. Stracener
Altar Servers Requested
Thank you for being involved in our Parish. Borromeo Academy is St. Charles' largest Ministry. We give back to the parish by helping and serving whenever possible. Please take a moment to sign your child up to be an altar server at Mass. Altar Server training is available.
Photo of Father Sunoj Thomas presenting a Homily
Please Click to access the New sign up genius: March-April Altar Server Link
"To Be A Saint"
Now Available

The latest copies of the book To Be A Saint are now available for a freewill donation in the Gathering Space. Written and illustrated by Isaac Navarro (Saint Charles parishioner and staff member), this book helps everyone respond to God’s invitation to become saints, even with the many obstacles along the road of life we travel. It is also filled with beautiful illustrations created by Isaac.

Proceeds from the book benefit the Borromeo Academy student scholarship fund.
Isaac will be happy to sign your book.
To reserve a copy or for questions, contact Isaac at (816) 517-0860 or facilities@stcharleskc.com.   
(click the tree image above to go to their website)

Integration and transformation. These words have
been a spiritual guide and psychological foundation
for my life and the work I love. 

. We are a Catholic therapy practice located and renting space at the Catholic Center on the 6th floor. We work with kids and teens over 12 years old, their families and also couples. We see individuals who want to work through anxiety, depression, trauma or addiction, including sexual addiction, scrupulosity and complex family relationships. We also work with priests, seminarians and religious. Several of our therapists have openings. We often consult with priests if they have particular questions about a parishioner's situation as well.
 
To contact us, the client can reach out to my admin, who is my wife, Carla Ciaccio: admin@centerforhealingkc.com
 
They can also reach out directly to their desired therapist through this link: https://centerforhealingkc.com/about/our-team

Most of our therapists are at $110/hr. We do have a sliding scale and we have the Center for Healing Foundation which can support clients as well. The average price for therapy in KC is around $135/hr.
 
Do keep us in mind and let us know how we can be of support. Thanks for the work you do! 

Peace,
Michael Ciaccio 
Are you missing anything and don't know where it went? It could very well be in our OVERFLOWING Lost & Found box at SCBA!

Please stop by and check as there are quite a variety of things that currently have no home and could be donated if left too much longer.
Saint Charles RaiseRight Gift Cards promo image.

Shopping with RaiseRight (formerly Scrip) Cards or giving them as gifts is an easy, no-cost way to help our Academy! You simply buy RaiseRight cards (which operate like gift cards) from your favorite brands. Each merchant donates a percentage of your purchase(s) to SCBA.

You can order online anytime!  For online purchases, download the RaiseRight app to your phone &/or computer and use the SCBA
Enrollment Code: L48DE35C44L9.

For in person purchases, on the first weekend every month you can purchase the cards after masses.

Questions? Contact Lori Caylor at (816) 878-3347 or caylorlori@gmail.com.
Pay is $19 per hour!!! (Must be CDL certified)
St. Pius X and all
Northland Catholic Schools
are in critical need of bus drivers!
Current Academy Ministry Needs
  • Academy Nurse Assistant
  • Lunchroom Assistant
  • Recess Supervisor
  • Before & After School Assistant
  • Angel Sponsor
  • Eucharistic Ministers
Ministries Get Involved promo image
2023 Spring Fling Dance
Theme: Glow Party – Wear white/bright colors/glow sticks
Cost: $8 (this is a fundraiser for the 8th Grade Borromeo Academy Class

PERMISSION SLIPS MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN AND ACCOMPANY STUDENT FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE EVENT

Click on the links and print the permission slip(s) you need: SCBA Students or Northland Catholic Schools Students

When: April 21, 2023, 7-10 pm
Where: St. Charles Borromeo Academy Gym (Enter through the Commons.)

Who is invited: All Northland Catholic Schools
- St Andrews Catholic School – 7th and 8th grade students
- St Patrick Catholic School – 7th and 8th grade students
- St Gabriel Catholic School – 7th and 8th grade students
- St James Catholic School – 7th and 8th grade students
- St Therese Catholic School – 7th and 8th grade students
- St Charles Catholic School – 6th ,7th, and 8th grade students

Concessions available:
- Water
- Soda
- Candy
- Snacks

Looking Ahead:

March 10 - No School (no Ext. Care and no 2YO care)
March 10 - Lenten Fish Fry 4-7 pm in Borromeo Hall
March 12 - Daylight Savings Time begins
March 13-17 Spring Break (Extended Care and 2YO Open)
March 19 - Saint Joseph Table in Borromeo Hall
March 20- NO SCHOOL, all programs closed (parent teacher conferences)
March 21 - PTO Meeting at 6 pm
March 22 - Family Town Hall Meeting will be held at the Academy
March 24 - PTO Pizza Day (send cold lunches if you did not buy PTO Pizza)
March 24 - Lenten Fish Fry 4-7 pm in Borromeo Hall
March 29 - Smoothie Day

View the most updated calendar here.