📝 March 16: FORWARD Testing begins
👥 March 18: PTSA Meeting
🎭 Newsies Jr. Performances
• March 19 – 7:00 PM: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/rusd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzIyOQ==
• March 20 – 7:00 PM: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/rusd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzIzMA==
• March 21 – 3:00 PM: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/rusd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzIzMQ==
🚫 March 20: No School for All Students
🐣 March 27 – PTSA Easter Egg Hunt (5:30 PM) RSVP by 3/21: https://starbuck.givebacks.com/shop/items/747d5383a127
📚 April 1: Conferences (4:30–7:30 PM)
📚 April 2: No School – Conferences (8:00 AM–12:00 PM)
🌼 April 3–10: Spring Recess
Next week, March 16–19. There is no school on Friday, March 20.
👩🏫 Monday (3/16): Students dress like teachers & teachers dress like students!
🧦 Tuesday (3/17): Mismatch Day – the crazier the combos, the better!
✨ Wednesday (3/18): Neon Day – wear your brightest neon colors!
🧸 Thursday (3/19): Dress Like a Kindergartener – think playful, colorful, and fun!
😎 Friday: No School – enjoy the day off!
Student-Led Conferences Invitation
Families and members of our school community are invited to attend our upcoming Student-Led Conferences. This is a powerful, student-centered opportunity for students to share their learning with you.
During the conference, students will guide the conversation by showcasing their learning journey, growth, and portfolios. They will reflect on their progress, discuss goals, and demonstrate the skills they have developed throughout the year.
Student-Led Conferences foster student agency, responsibility, and communication, as students take the lead as facilitators of their own learning story.
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating the hard work and growth of our students together.
The Racine Unified School District is seeking feedback from the community regarding the instructional materials for our Early Learning programs. Please take some time to look at the materials provided by McGraw-Hill, Savvas, Scholastic, and Frog Street and give us your feedback by filling out the RUSD Instructional Materials Feedback Form.
Materials Links: https://tinyurl.com/4rb7tdey
Feedback Form: https://tinyurl.com/27u8vcew
The deadline to submit feedback is Monday, March 16th.
El Distrito Escolar de Racine está buscando la opinión comunitaria sobre los materiales de instrucción para nuestros programas de Educación Temprana. Por favor tome un momento para revisar los materiales proporcionados por las compañías: McGraw-Hill, Savvas, Scholastic, y Frog Street. Después, rellene el formulario Materiales de Instrucción de RUSD para darnos su opinión.
Enlaces para materiales: https://tinyurl.com/4rb7tdey
Formulario de Materiales: https://tinyurl.com/27u8vcew
La fecha límite para dar su opinión es el lunes, 16 de marzo.
Everyday Parenting
Free online classes for parents and caregivers of children. Learn positive parenting strategies to build routines, handle challenges, and strengthen family bonds. All are welcome!
Raising Wisconsin’s Children: Monthly lunch-and-learns on media use, household chores, and coaching kids through big feelings.
Focus on Fathers: Monthly sessions for dads (open to all) to build strong parent-child relationships and teach kids social skills
Click the following link or copy and paste into a new page for the Calendar of Classes ( https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/class-calendar/)
Click the following link or copy and paste into a new page for the Parenting Resources by Age of Chilld (https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/)
Join us for a PTSA-sponsored Easter Egg Hunt on March 27 at 5:30 PM at Starbuck! This event is open to Kindergarten–5th grade students and costs $1 per student.
Students will participate in waves:
• K–1
• 2–3
• 4–5
We hope to see many of our Starbuck families there! Please see the attached flyer for details and sign-up information.
Register with the following link by clicking on it or copy and pasting it into your URL: https://starbuck.givebacks.com/shop/items/747d5383a127
Attention Grades K-5 Families:
📅 Save the Date – Our 1st PYP Family Dance!
Mark your calendars for our Rhythms of the World PYP Family Dance! Join us for an evening of music, movement, and community as we celebrate cultures and music from around the globe. Students will bring their VIP (very important person - parent/guardian/family member) to accompany them for this event.
Friday, April 17
5:00–6:30 PM
Starbuck International
More details will be shared soon. Talk to your child now and request songs to be played here: Music Request
We hope to see your family there!
We are excited to announce that the inaugural March Mathness: ALEKS Math Challenge kicks off today! Students across the district are competing against one another to see which middle school can complete the most ALEKS topics today, Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 13. Ask your child for more information, encourage them to put in the work and cheer them on!
Calling all Rising K–6th graders — get ready for a week of hands-on STEM fun at Starbuck K-8 School in Racine! 🚀
📍 Location: Starbuck K-8 School
1516 Ohio St, Racine, WI 53405
📅 Dates: August 17–21, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
💲 Cost: $285 (before discount)
Campers are grouped by grade and will dive into exciting challenges that spark creativity, build confidence, and inspire innovation!
✅ Payment plans available through 6/18/2026
👨👩👧 Sibling discounts at INVENT.ORG/CISAVE
Spots fill quickly — don’t wait! Register today and let your child invent, explore, and discover! 💡🎉
Questions? Contact Camp Director Renee Luchinske at renee.luchinske@att.net
The Lighthouse Brigade Band will be performing the National Anthem prior to the game!
$5 from each ticket will go back to support the Lighthouse Brigade of Racine!
Click the link to purchase tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lighthousebrigade2
We are excited to announce Spring Cheer Tryouts for 4th–8th grade students! 🎉 If your child is interested in joining the cheer team, now is the time to get ready!
✨ Important Information:
📍 Tryout packets are available in the MYP and PYP offices.
✅ Completed packets must be turned in in order to try out.
📅 Mandatory Parent Meeting
🗓 March 16
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 MYP Cafeteria
📅 Tryout Dates
🗓 March 9, March 10 & March 12
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 MYP Gym
This is a great opportunity for students to build teamwork, confidence, and school spirit! We can’t wait to see our future cheerleaders shine! 🌟
If you have any questions, please contact:
📧 devion.stevenson@rusd.org
📧 kathryn.barber@rusd.org
Let’s go! 🎉
Correction: Be sure to join us THURSDAY after school for a night of family engagement by connecting to your child's learning and school experiences. You belong here!
Doors will open at 9:30 AM, and the event will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.
Ticket Information:
• Students and Adults: $3
• Seniors (65+) and Children 5 years old and younger: Free
• Please note: CASH ONLY
We would love to see our Starbuck families and staff come out to support our girls as they showcase their hard work and talent.
On Monday, March 9th at 5:00 PM, the MYP cafeteria will transform into a cozy coffeehouse to support our 7th and 8th grade music students and help offset the cost of the Trills and Thrills Music Festival!
Enjoy an evening of student solo and small ensemble performances while sipping coffee and enjoying delicious treats.
💵 Cash only for concessions
🎟️ $5 suggested donation for admission
Want to help make this event a success? Sign up to volunteer or donate here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFAF2EA7F8C16-62363082-starbuck/125784162#/
Prefer online shopping? Check out our Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/23ETCOT4GSP8X?ref_=wl_shar
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵✨
It's almost time for Forward Testing and we are looking for water and peppermints to help our students focus!!
If you can help click the link: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/starbuck-k8-international-school-forward/10095956/
Current 6th and 7th Grade Families do you want to learn more about next Summer's Trip to Washington DC???? https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2027-starbuck-ms-dcwb-227902/
Time is running out—don’t miss your final chance to fill out the RUSD 2026 Family Survey
This your opportunity to share what’s working and what can be improved.
Complete it now: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡El tiempo se está acabando! No pierda su última oportunidad de completar la Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026.
Esta es su oportunidad de compartir lo que está funcionando y lo que se puede mejorar.
Complétela ahora: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
