Welcome Back from Mrs. Trachsel
|
The first three days were smooth sailing. It was so great to see all those smiling faces. The staff has worked so hard to prepare for the school year.
Our theme this year is "Saints in Training". Each classroom has adopted a patron saint for their room. A photo of their patron saint is outside each classroom door. They will celebrate their saints feast day. The 3 year old preschool classroom, Mrs. Keller, chose St. Mary MacKillop as their Saint. "Never see a need without doing something about it." These are the words of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Mary had a heart for those who were the poorest and most neglected in this world. At 26 she was quoted to have said: "Believe in the whispering of God to your heart. Believe in Him. Believe in the power of the Spirit of love."
I believe we all hear the whispering in our ear. Can you say that you listen? Maybe you listen but do you act? This week at our all school Mass we discussed how we all could work together to be Saints this school year. What does that look like? I ask each family to brainstorm what you can do at home to become "Saints in Training." Have you fallen away from attending Sunday Mass? Do you pray before meals? Do you pray as a family? I ask that you rededicate yourself and your family. This year we are all called to be Saints in Training.
Mary MacKillop touched many lives through her work. The Saints can be an example to all of us. A lot of the saints had many amazing qualities such as sheer determination, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Most of their lives were not easy. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop has inspired us to continue to do more. Throughout the various communities we belong to there are various opportunities we may have on a weekly basis to "see a need and do something about it"...
* school - assisting a family who may not be able to transport their child(ren) to school or an extracurricular event or encouraging your son or daughter to play with someone who may be lonely, volunteering for home and school events
* parish - supporting or being involved in one of the various ministries that are offered by our parish community, for example consider being a member of the parish council, a lector, volunteering for funeral luncheons, fall festival, youth ministry.
* sporting/extracurricular - volunteering to help coach or assist in the smooth operation of the sports/club organization that rely solely on volunteers.
When we do something about these needs we are modelling to our children, the future generation that something can be done about it! Let us all continue to look outside our own inner circle at ways we can assist the needs of others and do something.
#Saintsintraining
Be ready for an amazing year!
The Covenant of Trust has been added to the handbook.
Please print off and sign the new Diocesan Covenant of Trust. One per family.
Covenant of Trust Document
|
Parish Stewardship of Time/Talent/Treasure
|
|
Parish Stewardship of Time/Talent/Treasure commitment packets will be in the back of St. Peter Church from August 27 - September 11. Please take the time to pick up your packet, and review the information and instructions. Prayerfully consider how each member of your family can share their time and talents with St. Peter parish. Please complete the form and return to the Parish Office no later than Monday, September 12. The form can be returned by mail, in the drop box, in the Sunday collection, or through the school. Thank you for being active members of our parish family!
|
Home & School All Parent Meeting
|
Please join us for
FALL PARENT MEETING
Wednesday August 24th 2016
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Monsignor Lammers Gym
Mrs. Val Jones will be presenting about the
Rudin Bearing Witness Advanced Program
she attended over the summer in Israel.
Designated NO HOMEWORK night!!!
Attendance to the meeting will earn a dress down pass for your student(s) to be used at a later date.
|
|
We are working on getting everyone who requested access to parent portal into the system. We hope to have that in by the end of August. You will receive an email from Tyler SIS with your login and password. Once you login you can change your password. This allows you access to your children's grades, account balance and other information.
|
Scrip/Fundraising Information
|
Scrip will start on Monday, August 22. Orders must be received by 10:30 a.m. to be fully processed that week.
The first fundraiser of the year, Fall Gifts, will start on Friday, September 2. Participating families will receive 40% of their sales to go toward the next school year fees.
|
Absenteeism, Tardy, Early dismissal
|
|
If your child will be absent from school or tardy you must call the school office and inform them. The office will pass this information along to the teacher and get homework to a sibling or have it in the school office.
The school has an answering machine so you can leave a message at any time 24 hours a day. 636.8922 x326.
Leave the child's name, class and if you want homework and where to send it.
If your child needs to leave early for any reason send them with a note stating the time you will pick them up. They can give it to their teacher or drop it off in the office in the morning. Calling or coming in at the last minute can cause a delay in getting your child out the door as they are not always in the classroom. They can be at church, recess, PE, etc.
|
|
Student information slips about dismissal procedures are due back to each child's Homeroom teacher by Friday, August 19.
Uniform and Spirit Wear orders are due by Friday, August 19. The next order for each will not be until Friday, November 4 so if you need uniform or spirit wear for the fall please order it now.
Fleece pullovers, sweaters, and jumpers MUST be ordered from the St. Peter page of the Land's End online catalog. To access that page go to the school website, stpeterjc.org, click on the picture of Mrs. Trachsel and it will take you to the school's homepage. Click on the Parent Information tab at the top, then "school uniforms". Once there, click on the Land's End logo and it will take you to our page on their site. Fill out the information and the item will be shipped and billed directly to you. The St. Peter logo is required on all tops and is printed automatically to those items on this site.
|
All homeroom teachers have wish lists. These are some extra things they can use in their classroom. If you would like to help them out please email them for what they would like.
The following lists are for the specials teachers.
Art
- rubber cement
- scissors
- small hot glue sticks
- acryllic and tempera paint
- wire (easy to bend for making sculptures)
- Hobby Lobby gift cards
- exacto knife blades
- velcro command strips
- washed/clean or new styrofoam meat trays
Library
- Barnes & Noble gift cards
- Walmart gift cards
- new crayons
- pencils
- $10 check to apply to magazine subscriptions for the library
Music
- CD-R's for recording music (pkg of 50-100)
- AA Batteries for keyboard (A LOT NEEDED)
- AAA batteries for remotes or stereo
- a few C & D batteries
- NON-CANDY prizes for Bingo (stickers, music paper clips, pencils, small toys, etc)
Physical Education
-
-
- individually wrapped candy
- AA batteries
- new or gently used yoga mats
|
PAL Volleyball Night at Helias Catholic
|
|
Helias Catholic High School will host a PAL night.
It will be 8/23 vs. Waynesville.
9th and JV will play in split gyms starting at 5pm followed by Varsity in the Fieldhouse.
Any player/team with their school volleyball uniform on will get in free. We would like to get as many teams as possible to come watch us play!
|
Town Hall Forum on Underage Drinking
Thursday August 25
7-8:30 pm at Hawthorne Bank Community Room off
Amazona Drive
Contact Julie Grimlich at 573-644-4965
AnnaMarie Underage Drinking Flier
|
|
Pack 4 helped with pulling weeds, picking up sticks on the playgrounds. Picked up trash and pulled weeds around the rest of the campus.
Thanks to Eli Green, Caleb Heimericks, Logan Hillman, Nikolaus Hull, Zachary Hull, Isaac Schatzer, Gabriel Schmidt, Daniel Stevens, Nolan Vassos, Nolan Vassos, Austin Hillman, Lucca Vassos.
|
All parents of children playing any sport at St. Peter need to attend one the following meetings if you have not already attended one. Please read the letter attached.
Parent Like a Champion Today
workshops will be held on:
August 25th from 5:45 until 7:00 for PARENTS at St. Joseph Cathedral School Cafeteria.
August 25th from 7:15 until 8:30 for COACHES at St. Joseph Cathedral School Cafeteria.
|
|
Please take time to sign up for our texting reminders/alerts on our home page.
This newsletter goes out weekly and is the main source of communication between school and home. Please take time to read over what is included so your family is up to date on what is happening at SPS! If you know or meet new families ask them if they are receiving it. If not please let the school office know so we can get that corrected! Thanks for your help.
|
Notification of Injury Policy
|
|
Since July 1, 2009 all students within the Diocese of Jefferson City have been covered by a Student Accident Policy. This policy is a Full Excess Policy meaning if a student (Pre-K thru 12) is injured during school due to an accident it will pay covered medical expenses not covered by the student's individual health insurance, subject to limitations and exclusions (payment is not guaranteed.) The policy is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA.
|
|
If you would like to be on our substitute list please send your resume to Gayle Trachsel at gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org.
|
No After School Care on September 7
|
|
There will be no ASC on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Most of the ASC workers are Helias students and will be attending the all school retreat, so they are unable to work that afternoon.
|
Employment Opportunities St. Peter After School Care
After School Care Aides
After School Care Desk Clerk position is open; hours are Monday - Friday 2-5 pm. when school is in session. Job description includes checking in and out students to authorized pick-up person, taking payments and helping with snack preparation. This job is great for college student or retired person who just needs a few hours a week. This job can be shared with another person as well. Please call Kelley Bezler if interested @ 573-301-9334.
|
Active Parishioner Status For School Families
|
Active parishioners' status is fulfilled by:
-
Registered in the parish
- Regularly participating in Mass and the Sacraments
- Annually completing the Stewardship/ Time, Talent & Treasure form
- Supporting the Parish financially
These requirements must be met for you to remain a non tuition family.
|
Items sent home from school office
|
Handbook Acknowledgement Please sign and return. handbook is on the website for you to read.
Please print off the Covenant of Trust (new this year) and return to school. Copies will also be available at the Home and School meeting on August 24.
|
For questions, concerns or comments related to school please see below for contact information.
|
If it relates to general classroom instruction, homework, schedules please talk to the classroom teacher.
|
|
|
August 18
C schedule
August 19
A schedule
Uniform & Spirit Orders due 3 pm
August 22
B schedule
Script Fundraising Starts, orders due on Monday mornings
by 10:30 am in school office
August 23
C schedule
6pm Advisory Meeting
August 24
A schedule
1:45 Mass Faculty
6:30pm H&S
ALL Parent Meeting
August 25
B schedule
August 26
C schedule
August 27
5K Color Run/Walk
August 29
A schedule
Make reservation parent lunch day last name A-E 636-8922
ext 338
August 30
B schedule
August 31
C Schedule
1:45 Mass 7th plans
September 1
A schedule
September 2
B schedule
Fall Gift Fundraiser Begins
September 5
No school
September 6
C schedule
September 7
A schedule
1:45 mass 3rd plans
3:10 Vball & CC pictures MLG
6:30 Room Parent
H & S Meeting
September 8
B schedule
Aluminum Can Drop off big Flat 7-7:45 am
A-E Parent Lunch Day
|
|
 |
|
