Join us as we count down to the end of the school year beginning Tuesday, May 5th. 🏫🎒🚸😎
This is intended for all grades K-8, including staff. 😀😊😀
A printed copy will be sent home with your child's grades K-5 early next week (they are being delivered from our Printshop asap). For middle school, a stack will be in the office for students and staff to pick up.
Starbuck's International Baccalaureate (IB) students made an impact this year with their capstone projects!
For the IB Primary Years Programme Exhibition, students showcased what they learned through inquiry, explored real-world issues that mattered to them, took meaningful action, and shared their learning with the community.
Through the IB Middle Years Programme Community Project, students identified a need in our community, planned and completed a meaningful project, worked independently, and reflected on the impact they made along the way.
Students, we're proud of the work you did to make our world a better place! 🌎🕊️ #YouBelongHere
🏀 Summer Youth Basketball League! 🏀
Students entering grades 6-8 this fall are invited to join a Summer Youth Basketball League at the George Bray Neighborhood YMCA!
📅 Fridays, July 24 - August 28
⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
📍 George Bray Neighborhood YMCA
💲 YMCA Members: $25
💲 Non-Members: $35
This affordable summer league is a great opportunity for students to stay active, develop basketball skills, build teamwork, and have fun with friends throughout the summer!
Register today at: ymcaracine.org
See the attached flyer for more information and registration details.
New this Summer!
We are happy to announce that we will be offering Grab-and-Go Meals on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at Gifford School.
This drive-thru service is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and children must be present to receive a week's worth of meals, including 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches.
We are happy to announce that we will be offering Grab-and-Go Meals on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at Gifford School.
This drive-thru service is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and children must be present to receive a week's worth of meals, including 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches.
RUSD Summer Meal Program - Community Meal Sites
June 23 - July 30, 2026
Meals available to ALL children ages 18 and under.
Children DO NOT need to be enrolled in RUSD to receive meals.
Lunch Only Served at these Locations Monday - Thursday
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 3535 LaSalle Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Julian Thomas Elementary 930 Martin Luther King 12:00-12:30 PM
Mitchell K-8 2701 Drexel Ave 12:00-12:30 PM
Schulte K-8 8515 Westminster Drive 12:00-12:30 PM
Starbuck International K-8 1516 Ohio Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Enter via the Main Entrance & Proceed to Cafeteria
New meal service for 2026
Meals to Go - Receive Breakfast & Lunch for 7 days
Children MUST be present
June 24th, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Wednesday Only
Gifford School 8332 Northwestern Ave 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Contact: RUSD Food Service - 262-631-7070
Email: food.service@rusd.org
Programa de RUSD: Alimentos de Verano – Sitios Comunitarios
23 de junio - 30 de julio, 2026
Alimentos disponibles para TODO niño de 18 años y menor
NO tienen que estar inscritos en RUSD para recibir alimentos.
Solo se sirve almuerzo en estos sitios lunes - jueves
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 3535 LaSalle Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Julian Thomas Elementary 930 Martin Luther King 12:00-12:30 PM
Mitchell K-8 2701 Drexel Ave 12:00-12:30 PM
Schulte K-8 8515 Westminster Drive 12:00-12:30 PM
Starbuck International K-8 1516 Ohio Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Entre por la puerta principal y diríjase a la cafetería
Nuevo Servicio de Alimentos para 2026
Comidas para Llevar – Reciba desayuno y almuerzo para 7 días
Los niños TIENEN que estar presentes
24 de junio y 1, 8, 15, 22 y 29 de julio Solo los miércoles
Gifford School 8332 Northwestern Ave 8:30 - 10:00 AM
¿Preguntas? Dpto. de Alimentos RUSD - 262-631-7070
Email: food.service@rusd.org
June 23 - July 30, 2026
Meals available to ALL children ages 18 and under.
Children DO NOT need to be enrolled in RUSD to receive meals.
Lunch Only Served at these Locations Monday - Thursday
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 3535 LaSalle Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Julian Thomas Elementary 930 Martin Luther King 12:00-12:30 PM
Mitchell K-8 2701 Drexel Ave 12:00-12:30 PM
Schulte K-8 8515 Westminster Drive 12:00-12:30 PM
Starbuck International K-8 1516 Ohio Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Enter via the Main Entrance & Proceed to Cafeteria
New meal service for 2026
Meals to Go - Receive Breakfast & Lunch for 7 days
Children MUST be present
June 24th, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Wednesday Only
Gifford School 8332 Northwestern Ave 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Contact: RUSD Food Service - 262-631-7070
Email: food.service@rusd.org
Programa de RUSD: Alimentos de Verano – Sitios Comunitarios
23 de junio - 30 de julio, 2026
Alimentos disponibles para TODO niño de 18 años y menor
NO tienen que estar inscritos en RUSD para recibir alimentos.
Solo se sirve almuerzo en estos sitios lunes - jueves
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 3535 LaSalle Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Julian Thomas Elementary 930 Martin Luther King 12:00-12:30 PM
Mitchell K-8 2701 Drexel Ave 12:00-12:30 PM
Schulte K-8 8515 Westminster Drive 12:00-12:30 PM
Starbuck International K-8 1516 Ohio Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Entre por la puerta principal y diríjase a la cafetería
Nuevo Servicio de Alimentos para 2026
Comidas para Llevar – Reciba desayuno y almuerzo para 7 días
Los niños TIENEN que estar presentes
24 de junio y 1, 8, 15, 22 y 29 de julio Solo los miércoles
Gifford School 8332 Northwestern Ave 8:30 - 10:00 AM
¿Preguntas? Dpto. de Alimentos RUSD - 262-631-7070
Email: food.service@rusd.org
🌱🪑 Taking Action to Make the World a Better Place! 🪑🌱
We are incredibly proud of a group of our 8th grade students who recently completed their MYP Community Project by designing, building, and donating Leopold benches to the Racine Urban Garden Network.
The benches were delivered to one of the network's community gardens that had recently renovated several garden beds but did not have a seating area for volunteers and visitors to enjoy the space. Garden leaders and volunteers were thrilled to receive this thoughtful donation!
This project is a wonderful example of the IB mission in action. Our students identified a community need, used their skills and creativity to address it, and took meaningful action to make a positive impact.
Thank you to our students for demonstrating what it means to be caring, principled, and committed to serving others. We are proud of the difference you are making in the Racine community!
#StarbuckInternational #IBWorldSchool #MYPCommunityProject #ServiceInAction #WatchUsRise
We are incredibly proud of a group of our 8th grade students who recently completed their MYP Community Project by designing, building, and donating Leopold benches to the Racine Urban Garden Network.
The benches were delivered to one of the network's community gardens that had recently renovated several garden beds but did not have a seating area for volunteers and visitors to enjoy the space. Garden leaders and volunteers were thrilled to receive this thoughtful donation!
This project is a wonderful example of the IB mission in action. Our students identified a community need, used their skills and creativity to address it, and took meaningful action to make a positive impact.
Thank you to our students for demonstrating what it means to be caring, principled, and committed to serving others. We are proud of the difference you are making in the Racine community!
#StarbuckInternational #IBWorldSchool #MYPCommunityProject #ServiceInAction #WatchUsRise
🍿PYP (elementary side of the school) - Popcorn Sale this Friday, June 5th. Send $1 with your child. The limit is 3 bags per student. We will pop the corn in the morning and hand it out in the afternoon. All proceeds will come back to our school as we fundraise for the next school year! 🍿
Our Coin Drop Fundraiser has begun! Support our school most easily - send in coins! Search those couches and under the car seats, and find those pennies!
🍎 Summer EBT is here to help families buy food during the summer months when school meals may not be available.
Eligible families may receive a one-time Summer EBT benefit for each eligible child in their household.
Your child may automatically qualify if your household receives:
✅ FoodShare
✅ W-2 Cash Benefits
✅ Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits
✅ Certain income-based Medicaid benefits
Summer EBT benefits for eligible families will begin being issued in June 2026.
📄 See the attached informational flyer for additional details about eligibility, benefits, and how the program works.
Eligible families may receive a one-time Summer EBT benefit for each eligible child in their household.
Your child may automatically qualify if your household receives:
✅ FoodShare
✅ W-2 Cash Benefits
✅ Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits
✅ Certain income-based Medicaid benefits
Summer EBT benefits for eligible families will begin being issued in June 2026.
📄 See the attached informational flyer for additional details about eligibility, benefits, and how the program works.
The stage is set for our 5th Grade Basketball Championships next Tuesday, May 26th, and we are excited to cheer on our student-athletes as they battle it out for the city title! 🎉🏀
Games will take place at Red Apple, and we would love to see a strong Starbuck crowd there supporting our students.
Playoff Schedule – Tuesday, May 26
🏀 Starbuck vs. Red Apple (Semi-Finals)
⏰ 4:45 PM
📍 Red Apple Court #1
🏀 Gifford vs. Knapp (Semi-Finals)
⏰ 4:45 PM
📍 Red Apple Court #2
🏆 Championship Game – Winners Advance
⏰ 5:45 PM
📍 Red Apple Court #1
Let’s bring the energy, school spirit, and encouragement as our 5th graders compete for the championship! We are proud of all of our players and coaches for an outstanding season.
Games will take place at Red Apple, and we would love to see a strong Starbuck crowd there supporting our students.
Playoff Schedule – Tuesday, May 26
🏀 Starbuck vs. Red Apple (Semi-Finals)
⏰ 4:45 PM
📍 Red Apple Court #1
🏀 Gifford vs. Knapp (Semi-Finals)
⏰ 4:45 PM
📍 Red Apple Court #2
🏆 Championship Game – Winners Advance
⏰ 5:45 PM
📍 Red Apple Court #1
Let’s bring the energy, school spirit, and encouragement as our 5th graders compete for the championship! We are proud of all of our players and coaches for an outstanding season.
🌍✨ Join Us for GLOBAL INQUIRY NIGHT! ✨🌍
📅 Thursday
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Starbuck International K-8
- Enter through the cafeteria doors
Open to ALL K–8 students & families!
Come explore an evening full of:
🌎 International carnival & folk fair displays
🎡 7th grade international research projects
🎨 1st & 4th grade art exhibits
📓 Make-and-take personal writing journals
✍️ Summer writing activities & resources
🎢 Student-made roller coaster testing
🎲 Hands-on games & STEAM challenges
🍽️ International snacks & light refreshments
📚 FREE books & journals to take home!
Learn about cultures from around the world, celebrate inquiry and creativity, and enjoy a fun-filled evening together as a school community.
We hope to see you there! 🌟
📘 Yearbooks Are Ready to Order! 📘
Starbuck families can now order their 2025-2026 yearbook!
Paper order forms are going home with PYP students later this week, but families can also secure their copy online now through RevTrak.
Order online here:
https://racine.revtrak.net/school-fees/school-fees-starbuck/#/v/starbuck-25-26-yearbook
Families may order online now or wait to return the paper form sent home with students. Don’t miss out on this year’s memories! 📸✨
Attention PYP (elementary families):
Our annual elementary (PYP) Field Day is coming soon, and we would love your support. We are looking for parent volunteers to help make the day fun and successful for our students. Your time and support make a big difference and help create lasting memories for our learners. Thank you for partnering with us to make this a special event for our school community. Click this link if you are interested in helping: [https://www.signupgenius.com/.../30E0B4DA5AB2AA0FA7...](https://www.signupgenius.com/.../30E0B4DA5AB2AA0FA7...)
😀Mr. Walworth & Coach Mac
Our annual elementary (PYP) Field Day is coming soon, and we would love your support. We are looking for parent volunteers to help make the day fun and successful for our students. Your time and support make a big difference and help create lasting memories for our learners. Thank you for partnering with us to make this a special event for our school community. Click this link if you are interested in helping: [https://www.signupgenius.com/.../30E0B4DA5AB2AA0FA7...](https://www.signupgenius.com/.../30E0B4DA5AB2AA0FA7...)
😀Mr. Walworth & Coach Mac
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Starbuck this week, May 18-22! Every item at the Book Fair is BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! Students will have opportunities throughout the week to visit and shop during class visits and other designated times.
Families can also create a Scholastic eWallet so students can shop without bringing cash to school. We will share the eWallet link here:
E Wallet LInk
Summer is almost here, making this the perfect time to grab some great books for summer reading! ☀️📖
We are also looking for parent volunteers to help run the Book Fair throughout the week. If you are available to help, we would greatly appreciate it!
SIGN UP TO HELP
As reading scores in Wisconsin continue to decline, we have made noticeable gains at Racine Unified!
A renewed focus on early literacy has put our change in Reading Achievement on an upward trajectory for 3rd-8th-grade students since 2023. During that same time, the average of similar districts has fallen and leveled off.
Visit Chick-fil-A tomorrow to celebrate the PYP and MYP IB showcase. Be sure to say you are with Starbuck International, so we earn funds! Come inside to visit our students or go through the drive-thru for more convenience. 🌍
Hello Starbuck Families,
Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming next week, and we are so excited for this year’s event! This fair is especially exciting because Scholastic is offering a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE sale on select books as they make room for new inventory. This is a wonderful opportunity to help get more books into students’ hands for summer reading while also supporting our school.
To help make the book fair successful, we are looking for parent and family volunteers to assist throughout the week with helping students shop, organizing books, and supporting check-out.
If you are available to volunteer, please sign up here: Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up
Even volunteering for a short shift can make a huge difference and help create a fun experience for our students. Thank you for supporting reading at Starbuck and helping us make this event a success for our students and families!
Remember, all volunteers must be WINGS approved. WINGS APPLICATION
We appreciate your support!
We have several camp options this summer through the RUSD Extended Learning Program. Find more information and register.
Camp options include:
Art
Baseball Skills
Basketball/Life Skills
Cheer
Chess
Dance
Golf
Line Dancing
Girls in Manufacturing
Podcasting and Video Production
Soccer Skills
STEAM
Volleyball
The Milwaukee Brewers are excited to invite students to participate in the Milwaukee Brewers Lou Gehrig Luckiest Man/Woman Tribute Contest!
This contest encourages students to use creativity and storytelling to honor the life, legacy, and humility of one of baseball’s all-time greats, Lou Gehrig.
🖌️ What Students Can Create
Students ages 8–17 are invited to submit a one-of-a-kind tribute inspired by Lou Gehrig’s famous “Luckiest Man” speech.
Students may create a:
• Poster
• Photo story
• Podcast
• Essay
Their tribute should recognize someone in their life who inspires them with strength, kindness, perseverance, or positivity, reflecting Lou Gehrig’s appreciation for others and enduring legacy.
🏆 Recognition
Three student winners will be selected!
Selected students and their tributes will:
• Be recognized at American Family Field on June 2, 2026
• Have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and storytelling
• Celebrate the impact of those who inspire kindness and resilience
📅 Important Dates
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m.
How to Enter
Teachers, parents, or guardians can submit a student’s tribute online here: Brewers.com/Gehrig
This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage students to reflect on gratitude, perseverance, and the people who make a difference in their lives while expressing their creativity.
We hope your students will join us in honoring the legacy of Lou Gehrig!
Thanks to our sock sale, a small grant, Mrs. Gleason & Ms. Wroblewski, we are going to get a mural on the wall outside of the PYP gymnasium! We need your help (students, families, and staff) - please share your ideas so our artist can be inspired in his design. He plans to put the mural up this summer. It is going to be spectacular! All ideas/submissions are due by Tues, May 26th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNqyKNbWPZfhgDSrJudhw3ERD8dyV5-pZ3qMag8xlRBLFXpw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108688378381071072344
#youbelonghere
