Academy News & Updates
Saint Charles Borromeo Academy in Kansas City MO

May 3, 2024


Dear SCBA Families,


Tomorrow, May 4th please come out to SPX athletic complex to support our St. Charles scholars at their final track meet of the season. This city meet will be a great day for our scholars to showcase their track and field talents! Please see the flyer below for more information.


Teacher appreciation week is coming up on May 6-10. If you would like to donate to help supply treats for our wonderful staff, please send in your donations by May 10th. Thank you for your support!


As we wrap up the final few weeks of school we will have several events for families to attend. Read below for more information on our end of year activities.


Passing of the Light will be held on May 9th at the 9:00 Mass. This special ceremony features the graduating 8th graders passing the light of their faith and leadership to the 7th graders as they prepare to be our school leaders for the 2024-25 academic year.


Our 8th grade scholars will celebrate the Mass of graduation at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 9th.


May 10th is field day! We need volunteers to help run games and activities. An email was sent out with the link to sign up. Volunteers are needed from 12:30-2:30 and must be at least 18 and cannot be a high school student.


Come party with us at 5:00 PM in the school parking lot on May 10th. Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information.


The last day of school is May 15th. Parents are invited to join us for a school talent show at 8:15 in the school gym. Followed by the end of school Mass at 11:00 AM. School will end at 12:00 PM.


The year at a glance calendar is included below for the 2024/25 Academic year. You can also view the updated google calendar by clicking the link at the end of the newsletter.


Have a wonderful weekend!



Blessings,


Candace Stracener

Praying the Rosary

Guatemala Mission


Dear Parents,


Members of the St. Charles Guatemala Mission of Hope are going on a mission trip to Guatemala in May. We were told of a need for art supplies and small first aid items.


These items will be collected at the 11:00 Mass on the last day of school, May 15th. The following are suggested supplies for each grade level.


8th Grade- triple antibiotic ointment

7th Grade- hydrocortisone ointment

6th Grade- band-aids

5th Grade- coloring books

4th Grade- 1 dozen sharpened pencils

3rd Grade- 1 dozen ball point pens

2nd Grade- 1 box of classic Crayola colored pencils

1st and K - 1 box of 24 Crayola classic color crayons

ECC (pre-K, preschool, Montessori, 2YO) 1 box of 24 classic color crayons


Your contribution will be a blessing. Thank you so much. 


*Mrs. Jones, First Grade teacher, will be joining this trip to Guatemala.

SCBA Scholar wins Elk's Lodge Essay Contest

Patriotic Celebration


Congratulations to Brennan Berg. His essay was chosen as a winner of the 2024 Elk's Lodge Essay contest. Brennan wrote about what it means to him to be an American as part of the Americanism Essay Contest. Way to go, Brennan!

Sign up to volunteer for field day here!

Saint Charles Polo Club Ministry First Get Together
2024 Saint Charles Faith and Feast event planning volunteers needed


Please consider using this easy way to help raise money for

St. Charles Borromeo Academy by purchasing and using gift cards

from your favorite vendors!


We use the RaiseRight App and the Shop With Scrip Website.



  • To order Online: Download the RaiseRight App on your phone.
  • Register with the SCBA Enrollment code: L48DE35C44L9


  • Visit the Shop With Scrip Website for electronic and reloadable gift cards from hundreds of retailers!

OR

  • To purchase these cards in person, a variety of cards will be available for sale after masses the first weekend of each month.



RaiseRight Mobile App Offers Scrip in Real-Time

  • From your smart phone, go to your RaiseRight Fundraising App , or visit MyScripWallet.com for the fastest and easiest way to have scrip at your fingertips. 


  • Order and manage ScripNow e-certificates and ReloadNow gift cards right from your phone, for immediate use.


  • Dining out? Get your bill, order the ScripNow amount you need to cover it, along with gratuity. By the time your wait staff returns, the ScripNow should be in your ‘wallet’.


  • Shopping at Sam's Club? Reload an existing Sam's Club gift card ordered through Shop with Scrip. In just minutes, your card will be loaded and ready to swipe at the register.



Questions? Terry Gabel terrygabel@remax.net 816-918-3675

SCBA Used Uniform Sale


Looking Ahead:


May 3- Recitation Showcase / Early Release

May 10 - Field Day

May 15- Talent Show / Last Day of School - Early Release

May 16-22 - Extended Care and 2 YO classes remain open

May 23-31 - All programs Closed

June 3- Summer Programs open (ECC/Ext)





View the most updated calendar here.

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