Today is Internet Safety Day. Child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) is a horrific crime that targets some of the most vulnerable people in our communities — children and teens. Resources for education, prevention and intervention of CSEA can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/know2protect
If you know of an incident, you can report it at the bottom of any Know2Protect webpage, by calling 988 for crisis support or 911 for an emergency.
The attached list provides ten steps you can take to prevent CSEA and create a safe digital experience for your child.
Additional information can be found here:
Youth Teams Internet Safety https://aptg.co/Shjgf-
Online Threats https://aptg.co/NSy-5q
Sexually and Financially Motivated Sextortion https://aptg.co/Bk1B95
Parents and guardians, we want to hear from YOU!
Your feedback in the RUSD 2026 Family Survey helps us build better schools for every student. It only takes a few minutes!
Take the survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡Padres y tutores, queremos saber SU opinión!
Sus comentarios en la Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026 nos ayudan a construir mejores escuelas para todos los estudiantes. ¡Solo toma unos minutos!
Rellénela hoy: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
📌 Registration
Complete online registration by February 23.
Click the link to complete registration: https://tinyurl.com/3zr4e8bm
📅 Tryouts
Begin February 24
Run that week, Monday–Thursday
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
Student pick-up by 5:10 PM
🏐Practices
Monday–Thursday, 4:00–5:00 PM
🩺 Sports Physicals
New athletes must have a completed sports physical on file to try out.
Students who played another sport this year or volleyball last year do not need a new physical.
Physical forms are available in the front office.
🧢 Equipment
Knee pads are highly recommended (not required)
💲 Fees
$10 Athletic Materials Fee (not subject to waiver)
$25 Athletic Participation Fee (subject to waiver)
👉 Complete the Alternate Household Income Form to see if you qualify: https://tinyurl.com/2umcw7vw
📆 Game Schedule
Click the link for the full schedule: https://tinyurl.com/23ermbeb
📧 Questions?
Contact:
Mr. Moore (A Team Coach) - kyle.moore@rusd.org
Mrs. Wright (B Team Coach) - carla.wright@rusd.org
Mr. Mendez (6th Grade Team Coach) - jose.mendez@rusd.org
We’re looking forward to a great season! 💪🔥
*Please note: This is at the discretion of each teacher. Please contact your child's homeroom teacher directly with any questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezETEnYlWIo
📅 Program Dates: January 26 – February 23
📚 School Reading Goal: 500 total minutes over the four-week program
To help students stay on track, a reading tracker will be sent home each week. Please review the tracker with your child and sign it to confirm their reading minutes. Students may also have the option to complete reading during class if their teacher allows.
⚾ What’s the reward?
Students who reach the 500-minute goal will earn:
Two free Kenosha Kingfish tickets (one for the student and one for a parent/guardian)
The opportunity to purchase additional discounted tickets for family and friends
An assigned school-sponsored Kingfish game to enjoy together this summer
We appreciate your support in encouraging daily reading at home. We’re excited to see our students build strong reading habits—and we can’t wait to see you at the ballpark this summer!
Check out the latest updates, events and opportunities from RUSD in Inside Unified, the district's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4jRnl4n
We love seeing our Starbuck Cheerleaders cheering at the Boys Basketball Games!!
Here is the basketball schedule - http://bit.ly/4qHlamz
Reminder Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to attend after school games.
Mrs. Robbin's 7th grade Culinary students have been learning all about preparing different types of food this first quarter. The looked at how different cultures prepare rice, casseroles and lastly pasta as well as learned how to prep and clean up while following recipes in groups.
Families, this is a reminder that permission slips and payment for the annual Admirals hockey trip are due:
📅 Thursday, January 29
🎟 Trip Date: March 3
📍 Open to grades 5–8
Permission slips were distributed to students over the last two weeks. If your child still needs one, copies are available in the main office.
This is a fun and memorable experience for students and a great opportunity to build community outside the classroom.
👨👩👧 Parent chaperones are needed!
Indicate interest on the permission slip. All chaperones must be WINGS approved.
Please return forms and payment by Thursday so your child can attend!
✨ Service Above Self Volunteer Expo ✨
At Starbuck International K-8, we believe in developing caring, active learners who help create a better and more peaceful world — which is exactly what the IB Mission calls us to do. One powerful way to live that mission? Service. ❤️
The Racine Founders Rotary Club is hosting the first “Service Above Self” Expo and it’s the perfect opportunity for our Phoenix families to explore ways to give back!
🗓 Saturday, January 31
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Fountain Hall, 8505 Durand Ave.
💲 FREE event
You’ll find:
🌟 Local service organizations all in one place
🤝 Volunteer opportunities for adults AND kids
🎟 Door prizes every half hour
🍿 Concessions available
Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” connects beautifully to the work our students do through IB Service as Action, community projects, and learner profile development. This Expo is a wonderful way for families to model what it means to be caring, principled, and internationally minded right here in Racine.
Let’s show our Phoenix spirit by serving our community! 🔥🦅
Students participated in a t-shirt design contest, and the top two designs—one from PYP and one from MYP—were chosen by students and staff! These winning spirit wear shirts are now available for purchase for a limited time.
💲 $16 per shirt
🗓 Order by February 6
👉 PYP Design: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/starbuck-international-k-8-school-pyp-design
👉 MYP Design: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/starbuck-international-k-8-school-myp-design
All proceeds support Starbuck’s Phoenix Feather Shop!
✨ Park High School Poms Kiddie Clinic is Back! ✨
Calling all elementary & middle school students! Join the Park High School Poms Team for our Kiddie Clinic, a fun, high-energy experience where kids will learn basic dance and pom skills taught by our high school athletes 💙🧡
Best part? Participants will get the chance to perform alongside our Poms Team at an upcoming game! It’s a memorable, confidence-boosting experience you won’t want to miss.
Details and registration can be found on our flyer or by signing up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVtinRDrB-Shv9ViCKYEFTzuE9dgs1xzwQDa-eAYO8G394ww/viewform
Please help us spread the word and build school spirit across our community! Feel free to reach out with any questions.
~Mandie Andersen & Hailey Keeran
Park High School Poms Coaches
A huge THANK YOU to Girls Inc. of SE Wisconsin, PPG, SC Johnson - A Family Company, United Way of Racine County, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Educators Credit Union, Gateway Technical College, SAFE Haven of Racine, Racine American Association of University Women, Inclusivity, We Make T-Shirts, Women in Technology Wisconsin Inc., Community State Bank and Summit Credit Union for sponsoring and organizing this event for our students! #GEMScon #YouBelongHere
Early Student Check-Out Reminder
We strongly encourage all students to remain at school for the full instructional day whenever possible. The end of the day includes important learning, closure activities, and routines that support student success and safety. Leaving early can result in missed instruction, assessments, and important directions for the following day, as well as disrupt classroom learning.
If you do need to check your student out early, we ask that you contact the office before 2:50 p.m. After this time, dismissal procedures are underway and staff are moving to end-of-day duties. As a result, we may not be able to retrieve students in a timely manner, and families may need to wait until regular dismissal at 3:41 p.m.
Thank you for helping us protect instructional time and ensure a safe, organized dismissal for all students.
🎭 Support Our Musical with a Spirit Shirt! 🎶
Families, we are excited to kick off our musical T-shirt fundraiser to support this year’s production of Newsies! Purchasing a shirt is a great way to show school spirit while helping fund sets, costumes, and other production needs.
👕 Shirt Prices
Short-sleeve T-shirt: $16
Long-sleeve shirt: $21
🗓 Order Deadline: February 10, 2026 ---> https://tinyurl.com/536bwtk5
All shirts must be ordered by the deadline to ensure availability. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this year’s musical a success—we can’t wait to see everyone rocking their Newsies shirts! 📰✨
Our MYP Dance is happening this Friday after school from 4:00–6:00 PM!
🎟️ Tickets are purchased during lunch, and attending students will receive a wristband Friday afternoon as their ticket.
🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase
⏰ Pick-up is at 6:00 PM
We’re also looking for a few volunteers to help with concessions and gym supervision.
👉 Sign up here if you can help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEAA2FA4F8C34-47485246-2024#/
♻️ New Year, Clean Closet! 👕👟
January is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and help the planet 🌎
Don’t toss those old clothes—recycle them! Our clothing recycling bin helps keep textiles out of landfills by giving them a second life.
✔️ Ripped
✔️ Stained
✔️ Holey
✔️ Outgrown
✔️ Doesn’t fit anymore
✔️ Shoes included!
If it’s been sitting in your closet untouched, it’s time to let it go. By reusing and recycling clothing, you’re helping the environment, our school, and your own space at home.
✨ Clean out your closet
🌱 Help the planet
🔥 Support our school
Drop off your items anytime and feel good knowing you’re making a difference!
❤️ Heart Challenge is Coming! ❤️
Starbuck International K–8 School Families — save the date! We’re kicking off our Heart Challenge NEXT WEEK, and we need YOU to help us create a community of lifesavers.
This year, our BIG goal is 100% of families learning Hands-Only CPR 🫶 It takes just minutes to learn and can save a life.
👇 Join the Challenge
✔️ Register
✔️ Complete Finn’s Mission (all 7 steps!)
✔️ Learn Hands-Only CPR
✔️ Be entered to WIN 2 Super Bowl tickets 🏈
📲 Sign up using the FREE “AHA Schools” app (Apple or Android) or use the links below:
🔹 Elementary Students:
http://www2.heart.org/goto/StarbuckRacineELEMENTARY
🔹 Middle School Students:
http://www2.heart.org/goto/StarbuckMIDDLESCHOOL
🦸 Be a Hero!
📩 Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives
School & Class Incentives
⭐ 50% school registration = EXTRA $500 for PE & playground equipment
⭐ 75% of a class registers = $25 Gift Card
⭐ 5+ students complete Finn’s Mission = $25 Gift Card
Let’s work together to make a difference and keep our community healthy and strong! 💪
