Dear parents,

When schools give students access to devices and online accounts, an incredible world of learning opportunities opens up — as well as potential dangers. Digital safety is critically important to St. Peter Catholic School which is why we are now using Bark for Schools to help us protect our students both online and in real life.

Bark monitors for signs of potential issues like:

• Cyberbullying
• Suicidal ideation
• Predators
• Threats of violence
• And more

Alerts at the first signs of danger

When possible dangers arise on school-issued accounts, Bark for Schools sends us alerts so we can address the situation in a timely manner. These alerts also give us insights that help us promote the wellness of the entire student body.

Sign up to get alerts with Parent Portal

Kids use their school-issued accounts both at school and at home, and families are often in a better position to respond to urgent alerts after hours, on weekends, and during breaks. In the coming week you will receive an invitation to create your free account for the Bark for Schools Parent Portal. As soon as you opt-in, you’ll be able to receive after-hours alerts if Bark detects potentially time-sensitive issues.

Check out these parenting resources

• Visit the Bark Blog to stay informed on all things kids and tech.
• Download this guide for helpful tips on talking to your child about common issues.
• Join the Parenting in a Tech World Facebook group and connect with other parents raising kids in the digital age.

Learn more about Bark for Schools — including their commitment to student privacy. If you have additional questions, please contact ssekelsky@stpeterjc.org. Thank you for your support as we strive to help keep our students safe online. For tips a little closer to home, check out our IT Coordinator's website and blog:

http://ssekelsky.blogspot.com

http://bit.ly/buildbetterfamily

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to keeping our Saints safe!

If you have not done so already and are a member of St. Peter Parish, please complete your yearly

time and talent form. 

It can be found here or a physical form was sent home with the youngest student on

Friday, November 1st.

 Please contact stewardship@stpeterjc.org 

with any questions.  

Attention Second Grade Parents:

First Confessions for second graders will occur on Wednesday, November 20, beginning at 5PM. Parents will bring their child/ren to St. Peter Church for their First Confession, and parents are also encouraged to participate in the sacrament on November 20th. Please arrive by 4:55 so we can start together at 5:00. A second Confession will be made during Advent 2024 with their school community.

Click HERE to purchase your ticket!

Next Big Bucks virtual meeting:

December 9th at 5:30. 

Please email Abby Borberg (Borberg.abby@gmail.com) or Brad Shimmens (bssdn2@gmail.com) if you would like to help. We are looking for more parents to join our team! 

Tiny Tech Tip!

Did you know you can help your child regulate themselves online by teaching them those daily good habits? Use your own tech habits to show your child how to interact healthily with the internet.

Time limit tips:

1) Remind them how much time they have left to use the internet or play that game they love. "OK, you have ten minutes before it needs to be shut off!"

2) Give them another reminder halfway through that time "Remember, I said you had ten minutes? You've got five left. It needs to be turned off when time is up"

3) Give them gentle countdowns "Hey, you have 1 minute. When it's time, can you show me how you turn it off/save your game?" This is especially helpful if you aren't familiar with the game or console/device.

4) When it's time, stick to it. "I said it was time to turn it off and now it's time. Can you show me how you do that?" And if your child struggles here to turn off the device, or they argue with you about wanting more time "I see you're having trouble and I hate that for you. I think it would be a good time for you to have some time away from this game/device/app. I know you really like it, but I love you too much to let you feel so angry so I'm going to give you time to cool off without this." And take the device away.

The more you guide your child in their use of digital devices, the better off they will be!

For more tech information check out Mrs. Sekelsky's blog and parent tech safety webpage!

http://ssekelsky.blogspot.com

http://bit.ly/buildbetterfamily

Scrip News:

Watch your Raiseright app, every day they have bonuses for different companies

on the e-scrip and you can earn higher percentages on your purchases.

New Vendors added to our program:

KFC offers $10 and; $25 cards at 6%

Tractor Supply offers $25 and; $100 cards at 4.5%

Other Fundraising News:

The Fall Gifts and Cookie Dough Fundraiser will be delivered on December 11th.

Your orders will go home with your children.

30% of your sales will go to your family account.

World’s Finest Chocolate will be our next fundraiser in the new year.

After School Care News:

ATTENTION Preschool Parents:

Because we are continually evaluating and improving our students' safety, we will be changing the Aftercare pickup procedure starting in January. You will pick up your child from the After School Care desk where the aide will call for them on the walkie talkie and someone will bring them upstairs to you. You will no longer be able to pick them up from the playground or their room. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Principal Gayle Trachsel (gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org) or ASC Director Betsy Bartow (bbartow@stpeterjc.org) whom you may also reach at (573) 636-8922 ext.129

My  name is Katie Roling and this is my twelfth year at St. Peter Catholic School, all in sixth grade.  I was born and raised in Jefferson City.  I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and a Master’s degree in Reading Instruction.  My husband Jim and I have been happily married for nearly 29 years and have been blessed with four great kids.  Cassidy (27) is a teacher at Immaculate Conception, Loose Creek; Jordan (26) just completed law school at Mizzou; Riley (23) is in Kansas City and is an emotional support therapist in the Blue Springs school district; and Hunter (21) is a mechanic working on trucks at Union Pacific Railroad.

Besides spending time with my family I love traveling and shopping as well as attending and watching many different sports teams such as Cardinals Baseball, Alabama football (Roll Tide), and the KC Chiefs!

Gerard Rockers

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

Day of Community Caring St. Peter's will be hosting a Day of Community Caring to those in need, on Sunday, November 17th. We need volunteers for food carryout preparation, transportation to the distribution sites, and distribution to clients at the sites. If you would be willing to volunteer, please contact Mary Jo Hitz at 573-230-3476. The parish will be sending out a sign up sheet for specific food requests at a later time. Thank you for your willingness to help!

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.

St. Peter Catholic School

314 West High Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101