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Principal's Message:
Dear St. Peter Family,
The winter months at school are always a grind. I don't think anyone wants to get out of a warm bed, go out into the bitter cold, and get to work or school! While I know first-hand it gets tough to get kids moving in the morning, that is exactly what we need to do. We are experiencing a growing number of late arrivals here in the mornings that are causing issues around the building. Every classroom K-8 has morning work for students to complete. When students are not arriving until 8:45 or later, it is truly setting them back immediately. In many cases, late arrivals cause disruptions for the rest of the class and office, as lunch count, attendance, prayer, and other routines are interrupted. It might not feel like it now, but Spring will be here soon! As always, thank you for your attention to this matter, and thank you for your support. Everything runs better when we work together. Have a great weekend, and enjoy the Super Bowl...Go Bengals!
St. Peter, friend of Jesus,
PRAY FOR US!
Mrs. Kadel
| Congratulations Mrs. Myers! | This past Wednesday we were notified that Mrs. Myers is a finalist for the Big Hoopla STEM Teacher of the Year! She is one of five finalists and moves on to the second phase of the competition next week. Best of luck to Mrs. Myers...we are so proud of her! | |
Looking Ahead:
- Monday, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day
- Thursday, Feb. 17, Chick-fil-a Day in the cafeteria!
- Friday, Feb. 18, No School, Teacher In-Service
- Monday, Feb. 21, No School, President's Day
- Friday, Feb. 25, 8th Grade Science Fair
- Monday, Feb. 28th, In-house Registration Ends
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Honoring Black History
Throughout the month of February, we will be learning about important events and people who have shaped Black History in America. Biographies will be shared about educators, inventors, athletes, and soon-to-be-saints who have impacted our lives. We will also hear some inspiring quotes from civil rights icons who have left their mark on our country.
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Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens became a symbol of pride after winning four track and field gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In college, Jesse won all 42 track and field events that he entered during his junior year. Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history."
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"Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us."
-Susan L. Taylor, journalist
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Our Lady of Lourdes
On February 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to fourteen-year-old Bernadette Soubiroux in the hollow rock of Massabielle in southern France. That year, Bernadette would report a total of 18 apparitions of a woman she described as “lovelier than I have ever seen.” The woman in the vision revealed herself as the “Immaculate Conception.” Our Lady told Bernadette to drink from an unseen fountain at the grotto and called for a chapel to be built there. When Bernadette scratched at the ground, a stream of pure spring water surged forth. This stream demonstrated healing properties, and it continues to draw pilgrims to the grotto from around the world. A basilica was built upon the rock of the Massabielle in response to Our Lady's request, and in 1876, it was consecrated as the "Church of the Rosary.” Due to the multitudes of medically documented miraculous healings, the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.
| Students came to school today ready to cheer on the Bengals in this weekend's Super Bowl. Go Bengals! | Our Kindergartners have been counting every day of school since our very first day back in August! Despite snow days, we finally reached our 100th day of school on Wednesday. That is great counting, Kindergarten! | Our 8th graders continue to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation under the guidance and care of their parents, sponsors, and their religion teacher, Mrs. Walls. Today, they participated in a retreat with Our Lady of the Rosary 8th graders, led by NET Ministries. Thank you to parents who helped by sending in desserts. A special thanks to Mrs. Shepherd for helping with lunch! Please pray for our 8th graders as they draw closer to the sacrament. They will be confirmed at Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Saturday, March 26th. | |
