📸 SMILE, PHOENIXES! PICTURE DAY IS COMING!

Mark your calendars! Starbuck Picture Day is Wednesday, September 30! 📅

After Picture Day, families will receive an email from Visual Image Photography (VIP) when student photos are ready to view online. You can also visit vipis.com shortly after photos are taken to find your gallery. All orders are placed online and delivered directly to your home. See how with these instructions: Photo Viewing Instructions

⭐ Don't forget: Families will also have the opportunity to select their student's yearbook photo, so be sure to make your selection before one is selected for you.

Get those outfits ready, practice those smiles, and mark September 30 on your calendar! 📸🧡🔥

🥋 NEW AFTER-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY: TAE KWON DO!

We’re excited to offer an After-School Tae Kwon Do program at Starbuck for students ages 7–12!

Students will learn introductory martial arts skills while building confidence, focus, respect, discipline, and perseverance in a fun and encouraging environment. No previous experience is needed!

📅 Tuesdays: Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13 & Oct. 20
⏰ 3:50–4:30 PM
📍 Meet in the foyer outside the main lobby
💲 $50 per child
👧🏽👦🏽 Ages 7–12

Students will even have the opportunity to finish the program with a Tae Kwon Do graduation at Chay’s Tae Kwon Do, where they can demonstrate what they’ve learned and break a board! 🥋💥

To enroll: Complete the waiver, and return the waiver and payment to the Starbuck main office. Waivers can be accessed through this link: WAIVER LINK and are also available in the main office. The waiver may also be emailed to chaystkdadam@gmail.com.

Check out the attached flyer and waiver for all the details. Space may be limited, so interested families are encouraged to sign up!

🎪🎟️ THE CARNIVAL IS COMING TO STARBUCK! 🎟️🎪

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a day of fun at the Starbuck International Circus Carnival!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Starbuck International K-8 | 1516 Ohio Street
🎟️ $15 per wristband – open to ALL ages!

Come enjoy unlimited games, bounce houses, prizes, face painting, raffles, concessions, local vendors, and more! 🎪🎈

Purchase your wristbands ahead of time here:
https://starbuck.givebacks.com/shop

Please note: This is not a drop-off event. An adult must remain with children throughout the carnival.

Invite your family and friends—we can’t wait to see our Phoenix community there! 🧡🔥

We are thrilled to welcome our new Building Substitute Teacher and Athletic Coordinator, Ms. Jolynn Franklin, to the Starbuck team this year!

We’re gearing up for an incredible athletic season, but before our student-athletes hit the court or the course, please review these key details and deadlines to make sure they are ready to roll! 📋✨

⏳ 1. Registration Deadlines
All sports registration is completed online. Once a deadline passes, registration will not reopen!
🏃‍♂️ Cross Country: Closes September 8
🏀 Girls Basketball: Closes September 14
🔗 Link: RUSD Middle School Athletics - https://www.rusd.org/o/rusd/page/middle-school-athletics

🩺 2. Physical Forms
Athletes cannot try out or practice without a completed physical on file.
Print forms from the link above or pick up a printed physical form in the front office.
Forms must be completed, signed, and stamped by your student's clinic before being returned to the front office secretary.

💳 3. Athletic Fees
$10 Materials Fee: Required for all athletes (not subject to waiver).
$25 Participation Fee: May be waived for qualifying households. Please complete the brief Household Income Form on the website to apply.
Note: Unpaid fees will prevent athletes from participating in games, matches, or meets.

Let’s build a foundation for success both in the classroom and in athletics this year! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Franklin directly at jolynn.franklin@rusd.org.

🏫 STARBUCK OPEN HOUSE – THURSDAY, AUGUST 27!

We can’t wait to welcome our K–8 students and families back to Starbuck!

📚 4:30–5:00 PM | Optional Title I Annual Parent Meeting & IB Informational Session
Learn about Title I, family opportunities, and what makes an International Baccalaureate education at Starbuck unique!

🎉 5:00–7:00 PM | K–8 OPEN HOUSE
Meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, tour classrooms, walk student schedules, and get ready for the new school year!

🍔 FREE hamburger or hot dog meal for students with milk and a side. Parent meals are available for $5.25. Kona Ice and another food truck will also be outside with treats and food available for purchase. Pre-order adult meal here

See the flyer for all the detail.

Together, We Rise! 🔥

School starts September 1 - make sure you're ready! Check out this important Back-to-School information.

Starting school doesn't have to be scary. From A to Z and everything in between, we have everything you need to know about sending your child to kindergarten all in one place!

📣 Incoming 6th Grade Families!

Join us for our 6th Grade MYP Orientation on Wednesday, August 19!

Choose ONE session:
🕛 12:00–2:00 p.m.
OR
🕒 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Students and parents will participate in separate sessions to learn about middle school and Starbuck's International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). Students will meet teachers and learn about the IB Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skills, schedules, lockers, and expectations to help them start the year with confidence.

This is not an open house. Please plan to attend the full two-hour session.

Please RSVP by completing the form below:
6th grade orientaiton RSVP form

We can't wait to welcome our newest MYP students!

📢 Join the Starbuck International K-8 Team!

We're growing our team and looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of students!

Current Openings:
🍎 K–5 Special Education Resource Teacher
🛠️ Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Technology Education Teacher – This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on construction, woodworking, manufacturing, or building experience who enjoys working with children. It's also an excellent fit for someone who is retired or looking for a flexible, part-time position.
🦺 Elementary Safety Support Staff

If you—or someone you know—would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today through WECAN:
WECAN Job Board

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. We can't wait to welcome more amazing people to the Starbuck family! 💙🧡

We're looking for local people to help our students become better readers. As part of Reading Corps, you'll work with K-3 students to provide extra practice and individual support. Starbuck has a part-time opportunity available beginning in August. Tutors earn a paycheck every 2 weeks, plus additional money for tuition or student loans. Apply before the end of July to the direct application link for the Starbuck position: Reading Tutor -
 Reading Tutor - Starbuck Middle School in Racine, Wisconsin | Careers at Starbuck Middle School 

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.