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.
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
Join us for a fun evening of sweet treats and community! This special event is for 2nd grade students and their parent/guardian.
📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 6:15 – 7:30 PM
📍 PYP Cafeteria & MYP Gym
We look forward to seeing you there for a cool and memorable night!
Dear 4th Grade Families,
We are excited to invite our 4th grade students to a special 4th Grade Party!
📅 Date: May 13
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Starbuck International School
This event is for 4th grade students only (no siblings) and will be a drop-off event, meaning families can drop students off at 6:00 PM and pick them up at 7:30 PM.
The party is sponsored by our PTSA and organized by parent volunteers, and we are looking forward to providing a fun opportunity for our students to connect and celebrate together!
👉 Registration is required to attend.
Please use the form below to register your student:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjB4AwuJKESOAgWoMXy6T2HjJZnArcdXsZ3YU2ISdilJChNQ/viewform
We are also looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success. If you are interested in helping, you can indicate that on the registration form.
We hope all of our 4th grade students can join us for this fun event. Please be sure to register and mark your calendars—we look forward to seeing everyone there!
Thank you!
🗓️ May 4–8
Join us as we focus on “Beyond the Screen: Education, Prevention & Connection” 💬💙
Each day, students will take part in simple, meaningful challenges to support their mental health and well-being:
🧠 Mindful Monday – Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
💬 Talk It Out Tuesday – Have a face-to-face conversation
📵 Wellness Wednesday – Take a screen-free hour
🙏 Thankful Thursday – Share 3 “thank yous”
✨ Feel Good Friday – Practice positive self-talk
These small actions can make a BIG difference in helping students feel calm, connected, and confident.
Let’s work together to support strong minds and kind hearts—both in and out of school! 💙
#ChildrensMentalHealth #BeyondTheScreen #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters #MindfulMoments
🏊♀️ 4th Annual Swim & Dive Camp 🏊♂️
Good afternoon, Starbuck families!
We’re excited to share an opportunity for our students to stay active, build confidence, and have fun this summer! The 4th Annual Swim & Dive Camp is open to RUSD students entering 5th–8th grade, and all skill levels are welcome—whether your child is brand new or looking to grow their skills.
📅 Camp Details:
June 15–18, 2026
2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Aquatic Center (7567 Washington Ave, Mt. Pleasant)
This camp is a great way for students to learn from experienced coaches, connect with peers, and enjoy a supportive, engaging environment.
💲 Cost: $50 per student
📝 Registration is open now through June 15
🔗 Sign up here: https://racine.revtrak.net/fundraising/swim-and-dive/
We encourage families to take advantage of this great opportunity for summer learning and fun!
Join the Starbuck PTSA for a Dine & Donate at Panera on Thursday, May 7 from 4–8 PM. It’s an easy way to grab dinner during this busy time of year while giving back to our school community.
📍 Panera - 5304 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI
👉 Show the flyer at the register
👉 Or use code FUND4U when ordering online
Bring your family, invite friends, and help make a difference—one meal at a time!
We’re excited to introduce a new opportunity to strengthen our partnership with families!
Some of our teachers have been trained to offer voluntary home visits as part of a statewide initiative through We Lead Wisconsin. These visits are a chance for your child’s teacher to connect with your family and learn more about your hopes and dreams for your child.
This is not about academics or concerns—it’s about building relationships and working together to support your child.
If your child’s teacher is participating, they will follow up with available dates and times.
If you’re interested in participating, please sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf50-Rlxs_8FiDaVukqGh1svEis_aoVSTuVrwBhutsXDsT8Bg/viewform
We look forward to connecting with you!
Our PTA is working to become a National PTA School of Excellence.
This means we want to do an even better job working together with families to support our students.
We’ll be asking for your feedback during the year so we can learn what’s working and what we can improve.
We created our Starbuck International E-Newsletter 🌍 to increase communication between families and our school. It shares what students are learning and what’s happening at Starbuck.
👉 Check it out here: April E-Newsletter
Thank you for being part of our school community.
Omanshi recently earned:
🏆 1st Place in the 2026 Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Essay Contest
🏆 1st Place in the W.I.A.B.E. Writing Contest
What an amazing accomplishment! Her hard work, creativity, and dedication to writing are shining examples of our IB Learner Profile in action.
We can’t wait to see what other amazing writing Omanshi creates next! Keep soaring, Phoenix! 🔥📝
#StarbuckStrong #IBLearners #Thinker #Communicator #PhoenixPride
Families are invited to our Kindergarten Bridge Ceremony on June 5th as we honor our students moving on to first grade!
🕐 Mr. Hansen’s class: 1:00 PM
🕑 Ms. Orr’s class: 2:00 PM
Come cheer on our young learners and celebrate this special milestone together. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
Yearbook Cover Design Contest
DUE FRIDAY, April 24th!
Please follow the contest parameters below:
Please place your student name, grade, and homeroom number on the back of the contest paper (cardstock)
Materials and media to be used: cardstock paper, use colored pencils or markers (no pastels or watercolors)
No pencil or eraser marks should show through
Dimensions: leave a blank (non-decorated) ½ inch border around page
Design/paper should be vertical (portrait)
Review for spelling and grammar
Some ideas:
IB or global theme
Watch us Rise motto
You Belong Here motto
school colors (burgundy and orange)
school mascot (phoenix) -or- be creative and original!
See Mr. Woosley or the main office with any questions. Winner receives a FREE copy of the 25.26 Yearbook!
Join us for the Chess Piece Summit, proudly hosted by Starbuck Chess Mates! This exciting event brings families together for a day of strategy, learning, and fun.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, there’s something for everyone—friendly matches, engaging activities, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
🗓️ May 5
⏰ 4:15–5:30 PM
📍 MYP Cafeteria
👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsnLg9TxGr2IDnrk4WBGRWKnsjJZYwbSJCvXaRwJNAC445hQ/viewform
📄 Check the flyer for more information!
💙 Join Starbuck PTSA! 💙
Our PTSA supports our students in so many ways—funding experiences, organizing events, supporting celebrations, and more!
👥 We are looking for volunteers for next year’s board:
President (15–20 hrs/month)
Treasurer (5–6 hrs/month)
Secretary (1–2 hrs/month)
📅 Meets once a month
🤝 Support provided—no experience needed
🗳️ Nominations are happening now!
April: Nominations
May: Voting
July 1: New board begins
🙌 Interested or want to nominate someone? Let us know! Email us at starbuckptsaracine@gmail.com or attend our PTSA meeting Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30pm Via Google Meet: https://calendar.app.google/RuD3hztXqDjQiCEXA
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Help us continue to create amazing opportunities for our students 💙
