St. Charles Community Schools

Mrs. Skiles, Mrs. Kenyon, and their fifth-hour class correctly answered today's College and Career Trivia question. They knew that Ms. Hendrickson earned her degree from Finlandia University. Way to go!

On Friday, October 25th, 91 students were invited to an ice cream social to celebrate their accomplishments of raising their PSAT/SAT scores by 40 points or by being proficient in at least one area. We are proud of our students and their accomplishments!

The high school Competitive Writing team participated in their second competition on Friday, October 25th. They were tasked with writing editorials about the use of AI, and they had to cite their sources. The team is currently awaiting their scores. Upon returning to school, they celebrated their improvement on the PSAT with ice cream. Great job, Bulldogs!

Are you interested in ordering school pictures?? Here is the information. If you need assistance ordering pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mary Jo Skiendziel at skiendzielm@stccs.org Elementary Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001155108 MS/HS Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001155118

The students in Mrs. Meier’s sixth-grade ELA class have been enjoying writing spooky Halloween stories. They especially love doing so in a dark classroom!

Congratulations to Mrs. Gerding's class for correctly answering the College and Career Trivia! The class knew what merit-based financial aid was. Enjoy your popsicles, and great job!

St. Charles Middle/High School was awarded a career development grant through Youth Solutions and the Saginaw ISD. Students and staff had the opportunity to meet with Billy Bosquez and Gretchen Panicucci, Youth Solutions Success Managers, to discuss current career practices that are implemented at the middle and high school. As the year progresses, the Career Leadership Council will work together to champion career development in the school and the larger community. The CLC utilizes a model of continuous improvement to guide their decisions and ensure that programming is well-suited to meet students’ needs.

The Anna M. Thurston Chapter of the National Honor Society held its ceremony on October 23, 2024. Mr. Wicke and Mrs. Samyn, the advisors of the National Honor Society, proudly presented the newest members. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic achievements!

STC has an outstanding Virtual School program, and our virtual students are included in many in-house events. Congratulations to virtual student Ella Frank, who was inducted into the Anna Thurston National Honor Society. Heather Selich, the Virtual School Principal, and Mary Jo Skiendiel, the Virtual School Secretary, are very proud of her accomplishments. Ella is a senior who has worked through the virtual program for most of her high school career.

Thank you to the CAN Council for implementing the MBF Safety Matters program in our 6th-grade classrooms, which plays a crucial role in keeping our students safe! This comprehensive, evidence-based program teaches children how to prevent, recognize, and appropriately respond to bullying, cyberbullying, various types of child abuse, digital abuse, and other online dangers.

Did you know October is Careers in Construction Month? Thank you to our students and staff who dressed up to represent our careers in construction.

The High School Leadership Class and their advisor, Mrs. Kohagen, spent time gathering over 200 pumpkins from Klump Farms for the Family Fall Fun Fest that the elementary school is hosting. Mr. Benson and Mr. Fath also joined in to provide extra help at the farm and transportation. The pumpkins will be provided to the Elementary Parent Leadership Team for the Family Fun Fest, which will be held on Friday, October 25th. Join us for the Fun Fest as a family night, and then head over to Bulldog Stadium for the last Varsity football game of the season. The football game begins at 7:00 p.m. and is $5 per person (students 7-12 grade get in free, and K-6th grade will need to be accompanied by a paying parent).

Space is limited, so RSVP today! Teen Science Café RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSforwbdBLye7r__Ff8KU7D697SRCjOgFuugoWkgVnUisZmImg/viewform STEM@SVSU and the GLBR East Chief Science Officers are excited to offer a FREE Teen Science Café on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Teen Science Café events allow teens and STEM professionals to engage in meaningful conversations and explore advances in science and technology. This event is open to any 6th - 12th-grade student in the Great Lakes Bay Region (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw counties) and Huron and Tuscola counties. Teen Science Cafés are always free and fun, and they have food! Pizza will be provided for dinner. Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Saginaw Valley State University - Gilbertson Hall 7400 Bay Rd. University Center, MI 48710 Topics: Science (S in STEM) Space is limited, so RSVP today! Teen Science Café RSVP Link This is a great event made BY students, FOR students. We hope to see you there! Kathy Anderson Administrative Secretary STEM@SVSU 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4114

We want to thank the students and families who attended our first Family Night on Helping Kids Learn and Manage Emotions! Students enjoyed popcorn and watching Inside Out 2 while families participated in a presentation, asked questions, and received resources for emotional regulation. Be on the lookout for the next Family Night opportunity!

On Tuesday, October 22, STC administrators were excited to meet with Michigan State Representative Amos O'Neal and give him a tour of our campus. Deputy Superintendents Scott Sawyer and Erin Senkowski from the Saginaw ISD joined the tour. Finance Director Kelly Cornford, Student Achievement Coordinator Beth Harger, and Superintendent Mark Benson were proud to showcase the district and its potential for future growth.

The elementary school had a couple of visitors. Thank you to Mariah Young and Mr. Russell Yankee for sharing their experiences from their European vacation and showcasing the various currencies they collected. We truly appreciate your insights, which will help our students gain a deeper understanding of this region.

We are hiring! For more information about our job opportunities, contact Shannon Grunas, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, at grunass@stccs.org or 989-865-9961. Please share this link to view the postings: https://www.stccs.org/page/employment-opportunities

The high school chemistry students in Mrs. Hunt's class investigated the gas laws and learned about the relationship between temperature, pressure, and volume of a gas. Please enjoy this video of the exciting learning process: https://youtu.be/yRXfw9RMUdQ

Students in grades 9 and 10 were able to create and update their Brag Sheets! While we generally do not encourage students to brag, we are doing our best to make sure they can identify all of the different activities they participate in and volunteer for and identify their skills and interests. Students use their brag sheets to help them apply for scholarships, fill out college and apprenticeship applications, and share with individuals who they ask for letters of recommendation. Great job, 9th and 10th graders! On Thursday, students and staff were able to “Dream Big” and wear PJs to school as part of our October College Month activities. Participants were also able to grab “swag” from colleges, trades, and businesses.

Are you looking for tips and information on how to help your child manage big feelings? Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd, in the Thurston Middle School Media Center for a workshop on emotional regulation. Students are welcome to join as well! The event is FREE, but please register here: https://forms.gle/1X6xnGuyki8uoSey6