Horlick is looking for young performers to join the cast of Disney's Frozen! Students in Grades 3-8 can submit an application and video audition by January 20th. See Mrs. Boche for details.
Join us for our first MYP boys basketball game of the season on Monday, January 12!
The Phoenixes take on the Knight Dragons at Mitchell.
⏰ Game Times
A Team: 5:00 PM
B Team: 6:10 PM
👉 Check out the complete basketball schedule here: https://tinyurl.com/3483tn3u
All games Starbuck participates in are highlighted in orange.
Come out and support the team—Let’s go Phoenixes! 🧡🏀🔥
We invite you to help us identify the educators whose stories should be told. Nominate a colleague, or yourself, for The Passions Project 2026!
Nomination form: https://tinyurl.com/mwwhbtvs
Your nomination ensures that the authentic voices and experiences of our staff are represented and celebrated. Together, these narratives will shine a light on the humanity, commitment and passion within our school community.
Learn more about The Passions Movement at www.thepassionsmovement.com
THE PASSIONS PROJECT, spearheaded by Racine Educators United (and with support from the NEA CAPE Grant) is designed to uplift educator voices, celebrate the power of public education and help our community better understand the incredible work happening in our schools every day. Through this initiative, we hope to highlight the dedication, diversity and resilience that define Racine’s educators with a visual storytelling series that will feature 10 public school educators and the mentors who shaped them. Each story will be brought to life through professional portraits and video interviews.
Monday, January 12, the Board of Education will review the proposed 2026-27 school calendar, which includes all schools releasing one hour early most Wednesdays beginning in the fall. This is to allow our educators the opportunity to meet together, plan instruction and complete other professional obligations they cannot do while they are teaching.
For schools that offer extended learning or after-school care, those programs will begin an hour earlier on early release days.
The school board will vote on the 2026-27 school calendar at the Jan. 26 Board meeting. Once approved, we’ll share all the important dates with you!
Full information and application here: https://tinyurl.com/2ap97cs8
Auditions will be conducted via the application and video audition linked above, allowing young performers to showcase their talents from home. Interested students must complete the audition application and submit their video by January 20.
Frozen: The Broadway Musical celebrates love, courage, and self-discovery, and Horlick Theater Arts looks forward to welcoming a new generation of performers to the stage.
For questions or additional information, please contact Director Kate Kowbel at katherine.kowbel@rusd.org
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
We’re looking for volunteers to help with supervision or concessions during our Winter Dance. If you’re able to help out, we’d greatly appreciate it!
👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEAA2FA4F8C34-47485246-2024
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this a fun and safe event!
Please take a moment to review these important reminders about early pickup procedures and attendance.
⏰ Early Pickups: Important Procedures
To keep students safe and minimize end-of-day disruptions:
If you need to check out your student after 2:50 PM, please call the school before 2:50 PM so your student can be ready in the Front Office.
Arrivals after 3:00 PM will need to wait until regular dismissal.
From 2:50–3:35 PM, students are transitioning:
PYP students are in end-of-day specialist classes
MYP students are finishing essential instruction and preparing for dismissal
Early pickups during this time are highly disruptive and should be limited to emergencies only, especially for MYP students.
📅 Attendance Matters — Every Minute Counts
Improving attendance is a key goal in our School Improvement Plan. Being in school every day helps students learn, grow, and stay connected.
Many absences occur at the beginning and end of the day due to late arrivals and early checkouts.
These missed minutes add up and can impact learning.
Please note: late arrivals and early checkouts count toward the 10 allowable parent-excused absences for the year.
Whenever possible, schedule appointments and personal commitments on non-school days.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together to ensure a safe, focused, and successful rest of the school year for all students!
Today is the LAST day to register for the Math Kangaroo competition at the discounted fee of $9.
⏰ Starting January 1, the registration fee will increase to $35.
Math Kangaroo is an international math competition that encourages students to think critically, problem-solve, and take academic risks.
📍 Competition Details:
🗓 March 19, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM (after school)
📌 Starbuck International School
👉 How to Register:
1️⃣ Visit https://mathkangaroo.org
2️⃣ Log in if you’re a returning participant, or create an account if this is your first time
3️⃣ Complete the registration
4️⃣ Enter the correct invitation code below to receive the discounted rate
🔑 Invitation Codes:
🟠 Starbuck Students: WIRACSTARBUCKTITLE1@2026math
🟠 Other Racine Students & Starbuck Alumni: WIRACSIBALUM@2026math
📘 Practice Information:
At this time, there are no scheduled practice dates. If a staff member volunteers to facilitate practice sessions, we will share that information with families.
In the meantime, students can access practice problems directly on the Math Kangaroo website after registering.
This is a great opportunity for students to challenge themselves, build confidence, and show they are thinkers and risk-takers!
#MathKangaroo #StarbuckPhoenix #IBLearners #ThinkersAndRiskTakers #MathChallenge
Our Cheer Team is launching a virtual popcorn fundraiser December 17–21! 🍿
There are no in-person sales—everything is online, and orders ship right to your doorstep!
📲 Stop by the MYP or PYP office to scan the QR code on the flyer, or simply click the link below to place your order:
👉 https://popup.doublegood.com/s/kk5z1i93
Thank you for supporting our amazing cheerleaders! ❤️🔥 Go Phoenix!
Your generosity helps our students feel proud, united and supported on and off the field! We truly value your commitment to our youth and our community. 🏆
THANK YOU for making a difference! #YouBelongHere
We’re building a stronger, more positive school community through our PBIS program, and our PYP School Store helps us celebrate students for showing the Learner Profile every day!
We’d love your support in keeping the store stocked with exciting rewards for our amazing learners. 💛
👉 Donate here:
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/school-store/9751659/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=ifproject&utm_term=teacher_9895873&rf=directlink-dc-2025-12-ifproject-teacher_9895873&challengeid=22455397
Every contribution makes a difference! Thank you for supporting our students and our school community!
🎉 Calling All Starbuck Artists, Creators, and Storytellers! 🎉
The PTSA Reflections Art Competition is officially open, and this year’s theme is:
✨ “I Belong.” ✨
Students are invited to express themselves by creating original work in ANY of these categories:
🎨 Visual Arts
📸 Photography
🎵 Music Composition
✍️ Literature
🎬 Film Production
💃 Dance Choreography
This is an amazing opportunity for students to explore their creativity, reflect on belonging, and share their voice with our community. Submissions can even be created over Winter Break!
🗓 Submission Deadline: January 2
📌 PTSA flyer with details is attached
📌 Category descriptions linked here
The Reflections Program offers certificates, medals, scholarships, and even cash awards at higher levels. Let’s encourage our Phoenixes to rise creatively! 🔥🎨✨
Students, see how you stack up at the 2026 Wisconsin Winter Stackup cup stacking competition at Olympia Brown School!
Saturday, January 24 at 8 AM. 2115 5 1/2 Mile Road.
Compete in Individual, Doubles or Relay competitions.
Register here for this official World Sport Stacking Association event. $20 registration fee.
It’s that time of year to start getting excited for our MYP Winter Dance! January 16th 4-6pm
A quick reminder for families:
✨ Ticket prices are based on student attendance from Dec 1 – Jan 9.
✨ Middle school students must have no suspensions or unserved detentions in order to attend.
We’re looking forward to celebrating our students and giving them a fun, memorable event! 💙🎶✨
Let's all work together to support our mural! Scan the QR code in the flyer or go to our website: https://go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/?campaignid=39188
🎉 FREE Math Competition Opportunity for Starbuck Students! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that Math Kangaroo 2026 registration is FREE for all Starbuck students this year, thanks to our amazing PTSA! 🙌
Math Kangaroo is an international problem-solving competition that helps students grow as Thinkers, Inquirers, and Risk-Takers—all core traits of the IB Learner Profile. Students tackle fun, challenging puzzles that build creativity, confidence, and a love for math!
📅 Competition Date: March 19, 2026 (after school at Starbuck)
📝 Registration Deadline: December 31
⏰ Late Registration Ends: February 1
📌 Registration flyer and school code are attached
Let’s encourage our Phoenixes to take on this exciting challenge and show what incredible mathematicians they are! 🔥🧠✨
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is offering a free 'Hour of AI' workshop for middle school students on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Students MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Spots are limited, sign up at
https://uwparkside.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vaIzgr87shse3Q
Please send questions to parksideworks@uwp.edu
