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.
🍿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! 🍿
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.
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! 📸✨
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
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
