On Monday, March 9th at 5:00 PM, the MYP cafeteria will transform into a cozy coffeehouse to support our 7th and 8th grade music students and help offset the cost of the Trills and Thrills Music Festival!
Enjoy an evening of student solo and small ensemble performances while sipping coffee and enjoying delicious treats.
💵 Cash only for concessions
🎟️ $5 suggested donation for admission
Want to help make this event a success? Sign up to volunteer or donate here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFAF2EA7F8C16-62363082-starbuck/125784162#/
Prefer online shopping? Check out our Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/23ETCOT4GSP8X?ref_=wl_shar
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵✨
It's almost time for Forward Testing and we are looking for water and peppermints to help our students focus!!
If you can help click the link: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/starbuck-k8-international-school-forward/10095956/
Current 6th and 7th Grade Families do you want to learn more about next Summer's Trip to Washington DC???? https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2027-starbuck-ms-dcwb-227902/
Time is running out—don’t miss your final chance to fill out the RUSD 2026 Family Survey
This your opportunity to share what’s working and what can be improved.
Complete it now: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡El tiempo se está acabando! No pierda su última oportunidad de completar la Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026.
Esta es su oportunidad de compartir lo que está funcionando y lo que se puede mejorar.
Complétela ahora: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
Join us and support the PTSA at our Family Fun Night at Action Territory!
📍 12345 75th Street, Kenosha
📅 Friday, February 13
⏰ 4:00–9:00 PM
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an evening full of games and excitement — all while supporting our school community!
Don’t miss your chance to be heard!
The RUSD 2026 Family Survey is your opportunity to share what’s working—and what can be better.
Complete it today: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡No pierda su oportunidad de ser escuchado!
La Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026 es su oportunidad para compartir lo que funciona y lo que puede mejorar.
Rellénela hoy: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
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
