St. Charles Community Schools

Ms. Tretyak is joining the Elementary School Team as a new Resource Room teacher. Please join us in welcoming her to St. Charles Community Schools. "Hello! I am Emily Tretyak, and I couldn't be more thrilled to join St. Charles Elementary School as the new Resource Room Teacher! I grew up in Highland, MI, and graduated with honors from Lakeland High School. During the last ten years, I have lived and worked with both neurotypical and neurodivergent children all over the state, including cities such as Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Midland, and the metro Detroit area. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from Saginaw Valley State University. I am also beginning to pursue my Master's Degree in Special Education. Over the years, I have worked in daycares, schools, and family homes as a substitute teacher, nanny, tutor, homeschool teacher, and Associate GSRP Teacher. Thanks to my degree programs, I have also had ample experience working in various schools, grade levels, and types of classrooms. This has given me significant experience teaching and working with children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. I am passionate about teaching and helping young minds learn best, especially those who may learn differently than others. I am so happy to do that here in St. Charles!" - Emily Tretyak

Mrs. Stephens is joining the Elementary School Team as a new Art teacher. Please join us in welcoming her to St. Charles Community Schools. "Hello. I am Ashlee Stephens, and this is my 11th year of teaching elementary art. I graduated from Eastern Michigan University and lived in different parts of the state before settling in the Saginaw area four years ago. I enjoy spending most of my time with my husband, Ryan, and my three children, Louis, Nora, and Hattie. We are a very busy and active family with sports, friends, and our dog, Hopper. I'm looking forward to creating in the art room with students! I like to expose students to all different artists and media, allowing them to take some creative liberties to figure out what they enjoy most! It is going to be a fun and exciting year. Let'sgo, Bulldogs!" -Ashlee Stephens

On Tuesday, August 20th, all the staff of St. Charles Community Schools gathered to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. The morning started with a wonderful "welcome back to school" breakfast provided by our food service department. Angie Lewis, the President of the Board of Education, addressed the staff, and Mr. Matthew Wicke was announced as the Excellence in Education Award recipient—Congratulations, Mr. Wicke! The staff also received their "years of service pins." Superintendent Mark Benson thanked the custodial staff for their hard work cleaning and enhancing our buildings and grounds over the summer. He also delivered a heartfelt speech, acknowledging the staff's commitment and dedication to our district and its students. The following staff members were recognized for their years of service with the district: 5 years of service- Nancy Spaeth-Foreman, Shana Lisik, and Tiffeni Dorey 10 years of service- Matthew Wicke 20 years of service- Colleen Bishop, Joe Cribbs, Janee Gerding, Jennifer Prince, and Sharon Pumford 25 years of service- Maryann Goschka and Sandy Hart 30 years of service- Diane Koch, Nicole Blower, and Roger Henninger 50 years of service- Victor Brcik (not pictured)

Today is BULLDOG DAY! We look forward to welcoming our bulldog families to the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

Reminder for incoming 7th and 9th grade families.

We would like to extend our congratulations to Mr. Matthew Wicke for being honored with the Excellence in Education Award from Horace Mann. Matt has been an invaluable asset to our district, going above and beyond as an educator. Throughout his time here, he has contributed significantly as the elementary, middle, and high school band teacher, co-supervisor of the National Honor Society, coach, and respected staff member. Thank you, Mr. Wicke, for all you do for St. Charles Community Schools!

Please take note of the following information and share it to support our student's trip to Washington, DC! Our students' next trip to Washington, DC, is scheduled for October 16-19, 2025. The trip is intended for current 6th and 7th graders who will be in the 7th and 8th grades at the time of the journey. We are kicking off a fundraiser today that will run until 9/9/24. We are selling Bulldog blankets made by a former teacher and a veteran, who are both from Michigan. The blankets (shown in the picture below) will be printed in Michigan and are expected to arrive by the end of September or early October. If you want to order one, two, or twelve blankets, please use the QR code or link provided below. If you know of a registered DC student, please enter their name when placing the order so that they may receive the profit. Otherwise, you can simply enter "donate." Thank you for your support! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp552WsnGF3riRx6KJ6KCANUZ_8lAAZl94wIhLDEDfFDVHgw/viewform?usp=sf_link

The high school cheerleaders will be hosting a mini-cheer clinic on September 4th and 5th. Anyone who signs up and attends the clinic will have the opportunity to cheer at the Varsity Home Football game on September 6th. If you are interested in having your child attend the clinic and cheer at the football game, please use the link provided below to sign up. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jetta Stimac, the Varsity Cheerleading Coach at stimacj@stccs.org Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NEjkLKKNnPH5AoaNqR7UuZcf6S8woc6Ew77tuacNdek/edit

It is that time of year! Mark your calendars so you don't miss the scheduled events to prepare you and your child for the 2024-2025 school year.

Attention elementary families!! Below are the breakfast and lunch menus for the first few days of school.

The new school year is approaching fast. Today, the eager new elementary staff members were at the building to meet with some of the administrative team and the technology department. Keep an eye out for more information about the new elementary staff members, as we will introduce them individually early next week.

Do you have questions about the start of the 2024-2025 school year? Check out these resources to find answers. The district calendar and school supplies lists are pinned to the top of the St. Charles Community Schools Facebook page.

STC Elementary 2024-2025 School Supply List Click this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16TRh7slVkuxBviXPcs6haLE6__qI_ENxvlSQgq-7qUc/edit?gid=0#gid=0

STC 2024-2025 MS/HS School Supply List

The high school cheerleaders will be hosting a mini-cheer clinic on September 4th and 5th. Anyone who signs up and attends the clinic will have the opportunity to cheer at the Varsity Home Football game on September 6th. If you are interested in having your child attend the clinic and cheer at the football game, please use the link provided below to sign up. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jetta Stimac, the Varsity Cheerleading Coach at stimacj@stccs.org Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NEjkLKKNnPH5AoaNqR7UuZcf6S8woc6Ew77tuacNdek/edit

STC athletes have been keeping busy this summer by participating in non-school-related activities. Pictured below are 2024 graduate Emily Zelinko and current sophomore Allison Zelinko, playing basketball in Spain! Emily and Allison were invited to play basketball in Spain with girls and coaches from all over the USA. They spent a total of 8 days there, 4 days in Barcelona and 4 days in Valencia. They played against Spanish teams and interacted with each team on and off the court. Besides playing basketball, they also immersed themselves in the Spanish culture, took part in leadership activities, attended a Spanish cooking class, learned Flamenco dancing, and explored the cities.

Please notice the wage has changed. Please share with anyone 18 years old and above. Keep in mind that this would be a perfect after-school job for high school students.

Backpack Giveaway Day is today, Tuesday, August 13th, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in front of the elementary school! https://youtu.be/9al7hOA_CGc

Reminder!

Mark your calendars so you don't miss the scheduled events to prepare you and your child for the 2024-2025 school year.