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Principal's Message:
Dear St. Peter Family,
I am always proud of our students at St. Peter School, but this past week I was moved by the extent of their kindness, generosity, and of their caring hearts. On Wednesday, we presented Ms. Reba Chenowith from the Ronald McDonald House Charities with a check from our NJHS fundraiser. Ms. Chenowith shared with us how their donations would make a difference for families and children right here in Dayton. On Thursday, we collected money for children in Ukraine. In one day, St. Peter School collected over $1200 to give to those in need. As one teacher pointed out, the students did this without receiving anything in return! We've discussed on morning announcements that these are children just like us, and our children certainly rose to the occasion to help. Of course, academics are essential and tests and homework are crucial to learning, but what we together are teaching our children about caring for others and realizing that we are part of a larger community is just as vital. St. Peter School is filled with good kids and good families. My heart was full this week seeing them in action. St. Peter School is blessed!
St. Peter, friend of Jesus,
PRAY FOR US!
Mrs. Kadel
| Fourth quarter is under way! Teachers were hard at work this week getting report cards ready to be sent home on Tuesday...a few days earlier than planned. Honors will be awarded this Wednesday, the 23rd, after our School Mass. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend! | We did it! Thanks to all of you who participated in our flower fundraiser, Friday, May 6th will now be a day off school! The flower sale has quickly become a significant fundraiser for our school and will enable us to continue to provide some of our communication programs like Option C and our school blog. Look in next week's newsletter for information on how you can sign-up to help with flower pick-up on Friday, May 6th. Thank you! | On Wednesday, March 23rd, Educational Apparel will be selling school uniforms in the Family Life Center hallway from 3-6 PM. They will be selling uniform shirts for 30% off. Please note: the reason for this discount is that we are moving to embroidered logo shirts instead of using patches. The embroidered shirts will need to be purchased from our uniform company. Next year will be a grace period, meaning students may wear uniform shirts with the patch or the new embroidered shirts. After Wednesday, patched shirts will no longer be available to purchase, and we will not have patches available in the office. We will have a sneak peek at some new uniform items on Wednesday, but the only mandatory item that will need to be purchased through Educational Apparel is the embroidered school shirts. But remember, in order to get use out of patched shirts already purchased, both shirts will be acceptable next year! More uniform details coming soon! | Family Night at the Book Fair! | Don't forget to join us on Wednesday, March 23rd for family night! | |
Looking Ahead:
- Week of March 21, Book Fair!
- Wednesday, March 23, Family Night at the Book Fair
- Tuesday, March 22, Report cards sent home
- Wednesday, March 23, Honors Assembly after Mass
- Saturday, March 26, Confirmation for 8th Graders
- Monday, March 28, Spring pictures
- Friday, April 1, out of uniform day for flower sale participants
- Friday, April 8, Jesus Day for second graders
- Thursday, April 14-24, Spring Break
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession, we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in his presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28). Reconciliation is offered at St. Peter every Wednesday evening at 6:00 and every Saturday at 3:00. Please pray for our second graders who will be receiving their First Reconciliation Wednesday evening!
| As part of our Lenten promise to both pray and give to others, the teachers and students spent a little time on Wednesday after Mass recording the Rosary. While Mrs. Kadel led each prayer, the students responded, and we are certain their voices were music to God's ears! The recording will be put together and given as a gift to our parishioners and school families so that whenever you'd like, you can simply press play and pray the Mysteries of the Rosary with the students of St. Peter School. We will let you know when the recording is released! | A special shout out to sixth grader, Jayden Brown (left), who made a card for our students to sign to show their support and prayers for Ukraine. Well done, Jayden! That was very thoughtful! | National Junior Honor Society members awarded a check for over $1400 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities on Wednesday. Thank you Panthers! | There was plenty of green seen all around school on Thursday! We had fun trying to catch leprechauns (thank you kindergarten) and using shamrocks to help us learn about the Blessed Trinity (thank you St. Patrick)! | Irish eyes were smiling for sure! | |
