"Inspiring students to love God, their Catholic faith and learning"

We are currently taking applications for free and reduced lunches. This program is a great benefit to our school. Please review the information in the link below to see if you qualify. If you are currently receiving benefits through the state for food & services, please notify Kelley Bezler at kbezler@stpeterjc.org. If you have any questions, please call Kelley Bezler at the office 573-636-8922 ext 240.

Free and Reduced Eligibility

FACTS

Beginning September 1, 2025, the fee for credit card transactions will move to 3.05%. This slight change reflects the rising costs imposed by credit card companies and ensures we can continue to offer convenient payment options while maintaining the quality of our services.

As always, alternative payment methods, such as ACH, are available at no additional cost.

With the speed of change in education and technology continuing to increase, FACTS remains committed to providing our schools with the most comprehensive technology and trusted support available, at the best value possible.

Tiny Tech Tip

Throughout the year I will be posting technology tips for parents and families to help you navigate current technology trends and habits. Keep an eye out for the icon you see above in the school newsletter!

Also, for more tips and helpful ideas you can use right now, you can check out my blog and parent website:

http://ssekelsky.blogspot.com

http://bit.ly/buildbetterfamily

TALENT SHOW Dec. 5, 2025

We are looking for performers for our 2025 Talent Show on December 5 at 1:15. If you have an act you would like to perform for the school, please click the link below for the informational sign up form. Please contact Mrs. Garner if you have any questions. Talent Show Form

Click HERE for the Room Parent Volunteer Sign-Up link.

Scrip News

Welcome back, families. The first fundraiser of the year, Ready Popped popcorn will start this week, and the orders are due back in two weeks with the money attached. Please make all checks payable to St Peter School.

Scrip orders have begun for the year. All orders are due by 10:30 AM on Monday. The orders will be sent back home with your children that day, if I have all of your items in stock, if I need to order the items, they will be sent home with your children on Wednesday.

After Care News

We’re off to a great year so far! Just a few reminders: 1) When you clock in your

preschoolers, please make sure not to clock in the older students; 2) Please include in your emails Attendance, all the teachers, and myself when your child(ren) will not be in aftercare; 3) Aftercare employs teenagers who change yearly and have to learn all the students. We do our best to retrieve your children as quickly as we can, and we apologize if you are kept waiting a while. Please be patient, we will get it. Thank you. You may reach me, Betsy Bartow, at bbartow@stpeterjc.org or (573) 636-8922 ext.129

2024-2025 Year Books

Those of you who ordered 2024-2025 Year Books should have received them at Open House. If you forgot to order last year and would still like one, don't fret, we have extras! The cost is $16.50 and may be sent home with your student. Email Ms. Kelley (kbezler@stpeterjc.org) to place your order.

SPS Girls in the Word invitation

Welcome back to the SPS 2025-2026 school year! We’re so excited for all the fun activities and events coming up this year.

This year, we’re happy to reinstate Girls in the Word, a Bible study group for seventh and eighth grade girls. Led by Mrs. Thurman (Art) and Mrs. James (4th grade), along with support from other SPS teachers, Girls in the Word is a warm and welcoming space where girls can come together to explore Scripture, discern how to live out their faith, and find peace amid life's business. We’ll dive into Focus Catholic Bible studies like Anxiety and Social Media, enjoy Adoration, and have special events like Galentines. We can’t wait to walk this faith journey together and build a strong, supportive community.

Your student is welcome to join us for any meeting or whenever it fits into their schedule; all seventh and eighth grade girls are welcome! No experience or prior reading is needed, and there’s no cost to join.

Our first gathering will be on Wednesday, August 27th, at dismissal until 4:30 PM. Pick-up will be in front of the church. If your student is interested in joining, please reply to this email.

We’re looking forward to a wonderful year of growing in faith together <3

Warmly,

Kelsey Thurman & Maddie James

Paraeducator Position Opening

The Vogelweid Learning Center has an opening for a paraeducator for school year 2025-2026. Duties include working with students in both small group pull out and general classroom settings with varying cognitive and academic levels with the goal of helping students develop to their fullest God-given potential.

For more information, contact Theresa Atkins,

tatkins@stpeterjc.org or 573-636-8922 x542.

Classroom Aide Opening

St. Peter Catholic School is seeking a fun-loving and energetic individual who enjoys working with children to join our team as a classroom aide. To apply, please fill out an application on the diocesan website HERE and send your resume to Dr. Gayle Trachsel at Gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org. For more information, click HERE.

After School Care Aide Openings

St. Peter After School Care is looking for Aides for the next school year. If you have a high schooler or older who would be interested in working in After Care, please send an email to Betsy Bartow at bbartow@stpeterjc.org. She would love to talk with them.

Church News

Mass Schedule

Saturday - 4:30 PM (Saturday Vigil)

Sunday - 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM (en Espanol)

Monday - 12:03 PM ONLY

Tuesday - 8 AM and 12:03 PM

Wednesday- 8 AM and 12:03 PM

Thursday- 12:03 PM ONLY

Friday- 8 AM and 12:03 PM

Quick Reference Guide to the Diocese of Jefferson City Stewardship Model

Catholic Stewardship Renewal/Time and Talent Form

TO BE AN “ACTIVE” CATHOLIC STEWARD MEANS:

To Pray: that is, attend Mass faithfully in the parish on weekends and Holy Days.
To Participate: that is, to use one’s time and talents to strengthen the parish community and advance the Gospel.
To Sacrificially Give: that is, pledge and remain current on a tithe of financial first fruits to support the life and ministries of the parish. The goal is 8% to the parish and 2% to other worthy charities.