"Inspiring students to love God, their Catholic faith and learning"
From the Office
We have made changes to our website. Please use this link: St. Peter JC to access our webpage for the future. We will no longer use the St. Peter Interparish google site. Please save this link in your browser.
Summer School at Jefferson City Public Schools
St. Peter students who live within the Jefferson City Public School District are eligible for Summer School which takes place June 6th-30th. Please visit their website for more information. Register Here
If you are interested in advertising in the school newsletter, please contact Carrie Hayes (CHayes@stpeterjc.org) for more information.
2022-2023 Enrollment is Now Open for All Students! Families will receive an email today with directions for enrollment. EVERY student needs to enroll for next year by April 8th. If you know your student will not be returning next year, please contact sgarner@stpeterjc.org or gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org before the April 8th due date.
Mrs. Gerling will be retiring as a sixth grade teacher at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year. We thank her for her 32 years of dedicated, loyal service to St. Peter Catholic School and 40 years with the Diocese. We wish her the best in her retirement!
Calendar Changes
Track and Little Olympic Pictures scheduled for Wednesday, April 6th has been changed to Wednesday, April 13th.

As mentioned in previous newsletters, the Bishop has granted us extra days off at Easter! There will be NO school April 14 thru April 20. Students will return to school Thursday, April 21, 2022.
First Communion Dresses
The Parish Office has good variety of sizes in First Communion Dresses. The cost is $30/dress. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact the Parish Office at 636-8159 and they will make arrangements for you to shop and try on.
Talent Show
TALENT SHOW April 5th, 2022
We are looking for performers for our 2022 Talent Show on April 5th at 12:45! If you have an act you would like to perform for the school, please fill out the form below and submit your audition video to the Talent Show Google Classroom at this link: Talent Show and enter this code: 6scjiws
Please contact Mrs. Garner if you have questions.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Knights of Columbus Council 1054 Fr. Helias: The fish fries are all drive-through and cost $12.00 per meal for adults and kids' meals are $6.00.

There are three meals options available:
Fry it: All fried fish, French Fries, Hush Puppies and Slaw
Baked: All baked fish, Baked Potato and Slaw
Shrimp it: Fried shrimp, French Fries, Hush Puppies and Slaw

Serving from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at 1822 Tanner Bridge Road, Jefferson City. Proceeds from the fish fries go to support local groups who help make our community a better place to live.
March 4: Benefits the Community
March 11: St. Peter School
March 18: Helias High School
March 25: Immaculate Conception School
April 1: Vitae Foundation
April 8: St. Nicholas Academy
Fundraising
Scrip News:
March 31, 2022 is the last day for scrip rebates to apply to your fundraising for this year.  April 1st will start next year’s totals. Remember if you have an 8th grader, any funds you raise can be applied to Helias. So don’t let this stop you from buying scrip over the next 4 years. 

Welcome Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant in Holts Summit to our Scrip program. They will be donating 10% for each $25 card that is purchased.
We are changing the amounts on our Robo Car Wash Certificates. They are now being offered in $8.00 and $10.00 amounts.

 
Other Fundraisers: 
World's Finest Chocolate Bars money needs to be returned ASAP.
 
I have less than 5 boxes of candy bars, please let me know if you would like more. You can email me at Block@stpeterjc.org if you want more to sell. 
 
Spring Musical
Tickets for the musical Annie are now being sold! The show is April 1 & 2 at 7:00 PM, students are $4, adults are $6. The last day for pre orders will be March 28, or you can buy them at the door. Please come support your fellow classmates and enjoy this incredible show!

If you’d like to have a Happy Ad listed in the play program, please see the attached form. All Happy Ad requests should be returned no later than Friday, March 25, 2022.
Kindness Corner
Donuts with Dad
Fundraising Events
Rachel's Challenge
Rachel’s Challenge was created after the Columbine High School shooting, in honor of Rachel Scott and the other victims lost on that terrible day. Rachel’s Challenge envisions schools full of hope, free from harassment, violence, and self-harm, where teachers are free to teach and students are inspired to learn.
 
We would like to invite you to join us on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 6:30 PM, at the Wardsville Lion’s Club, to hear Rachel’s Story.



Summer Camps
Registration is now open for Helias Catholic's summer 2022 youth sports camps!
This year's summer camps include archery, baseball, boys basketball, boys soccer, cheerleading, cross country, dance, football, girls basketball, girls golf, girls soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Helias Catholic summer camps span from late May to August, serving age ranges from kindergarten through high school.
Click HERE for more information and to register.

Ancient Classics "Summa Camp": Announcing the Ancient Classics “Summa Camp” for students entering grades 1 through 5 in the fall of 2022, to be held Aug. 1-5, 2022 at Immaculate Conception School, Jefferson City. Helias students will assist Mrs. Vickie Lueckenotte and Mr. Mark Rehagen at this unique camp, which benefits Helias students' travel to the ancient city of Rome. Click on the link to learn more about the camp and to register: Summa Camp
March for Life
Girl Empowerment Day
Definition of an Active Parishioner
An ACTIVE Parishioner:
  • Is registered in the parish
  • Regularly participates in Mass and the Sacraments
  • Sacrificially tithing to the parish
  • Is involved in parish activities and ministries as noted on the annual Parish Stewardship Commitment of Time, Talent and Treasure form

Important Dates and Attachments
Important Dates
Thursday, March 24, A Day
Friday, March 25, B Day
Monday, March 28, C Day
Tuesday, March 29, A Day
Wednesday, March 30, B Day
Thursday, March 31, C Day
Friday, April 1, A Day Spring Musical 7PM
Saturday, April 2, Spring Musical 7PM
Attachments
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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.
If it relates to attendance, health, general school information such as calendar items, school uniform, fees, lunch, etc: kbezler@stpeterjc.org or chayes@stpeterjc.org
If you need the school nurse: aberendzen@stpeterjc.org or egarnett@stpeterjc.org
If it relates to athletics, policy, safety, &/or discipline: mveit@stpeterjc.org
If it relates to administration: gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org 
If it relates to enrollment or counseling: sgarner@stpeterjc.org, pwekenborg@stpeterjc.org or gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org
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St. Peter Catholic School
314 West High Street
Jefferson city, MO 65101
saints@stpeterjc.org