Calendar updates:

School is in session on Friday, September 27th.

Fall Picture Retakes have been moved from October 1st to October 14th.

Parent Lunch Day L-R has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 2nd.

Scrip News:

Scrip Orders need to be turned in by Monday at 10:30AM. I will try and send orders home as soon as I can fill them with your child. Watch your Raise Right app. Every day they have bonuses for different companies on the e-scrip and you can earn higher percentages on your purchases.

Other Fundraising News:

The Fall Gifts and Cookie Dough Fundraiser will start on October 11th . Thank

you for a successful popcorn fundraiser. We sold 1420 bags of popcorn this

year. That was 200 more than last year. Great job everyone.

Race Entry Form

Big Bucks 2025: February 28th! 



Big Bucks tickets go on sale October 1st! Get them HERE!

Next Big Bucks virtual meeting: October 7th 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! 

Intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0f1sqS0P8E&list=PLgCGT7nNXGY44m_6vFR7g2C-IpexTWKvq&index=2

Holy Moment Prompts

The Technology Department has Chromebooks for sale to school families for a limited time. These are the older books no longer being used by students or teachers. They have all been deprovisioned and are no longer supported by the school. Each Chromebook will come with a charging cable for only $50.

Although they’re no longer getting updates from Google, they’re still perfect for students accessing Google Classroom, completing assignments, and staying on top of their studies.

All Chromebooks are in great working condition and have been prepped to add a new user. If you'd like to purchase one of these older Chromebooks, please fill out the form below. Once all Chromebooks have been claimed, the form will close. You will be charged through FACTS and the Chromebook will be sent home with your child.

Chromebook Purchase Form

Dear Parents,

We are excited to inform you that on October 1, we will be taking our 3rd-8th grade students to St. Joseph Cathedral Cana Hall for an important presentation focused on supporting and inspiring actions to end bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide prevention. Several local Catholic schools will be in attendance for a presentation by the Megan Meier Foundation. 

Because we live in a secular world where children are exposed to a variety of technology and material that is not age-appropriate, they need help understanding and processing this information. We encourage you to discuss as a family how to help guide your child with safety and security measures, limiting cell phone use, and parental controls on Technology. A workshop on Protecting Young Eyes for parents will also be held on September 30 at the St Joseph Cathedral. 

 The best guidance we can receive comes from attending Mass as a family, where students are guided in the faith and taught how to live a holy, faith-filled life. 

Here’s an overview of the presentations by grade level:

3rd-5th Grade Presentation:

• Social Emotional Learning
• What is bullying
• Rude vs. mean behavior
• How to respond to cyberbullying and feeling left out/excluded
• Finding a trusted adult
• Mental health portion: Making them feel validated

6th-8th Grade Presentation:

• Sharing Megan’s story (not graphic in nature)
• Encouraging reflection on actions
• Use of technology and its impacts
• Bullying
• Effects of images and sending them
• AI impacts
• Finding a trusted adult
• Reaching out if struggling
• Mental health portion

For more information, visit Megan Meier Foundation.

A field trip form will be coming home on Friday. Please let your child's teacher know if you do not want your child to attend.  

Our Catholic school, along with others in the Diocese of Jefferson City, participates in a six-year self-improvement process. We are seeking volunteers to join the Self-Study Committee. Committee members will collaborate with teachers, the School Advisory Board, and Home & School members to assess our school's strengths and identify areas for growth. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to our school community and help shape its future. If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out! to Dr. Gayle Trachsel or Mrs. Felicia Hubble.

  Gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org, fahubble@gmail.com.  

We previously shared this information during the August Home and School Meeting, but in light of recent events in schools both locally and nationally, we want to keep you updated on the daily safety measures we implement to protect your children.

Our doors are kept locked at all times, except during morning drop-off, which is supervised by multiple adults at the main entrance. Our maintenance team conducts daily checks to ensure all doors are secure, and ground-level windows are reinforced with safety film.

Teachers and students are well-prepared for "active shooter" scenarios. We have a certified ALICE trainer on staff, and our teachers received extensive training a few years ago, followed by annual refresher courses each school year. Each teacher has a specific action plan for their classrooms and shared spaces like the cafeteria and playground. Additionally, we secure the main church doors during Mass and direct any extra attendees to a side entrance, where adults are stationed.

In the last week of August, we met individually with each class to review our safety plans, covering actions to take when with an adult and when alone. We also address home safety related to similar concerns.

Our campus is monitored by over 60 cameras that can be accessed remotely, along with various other security measures. We strongly encourage all adults picking up students to use a family hang tag, regardless of the pick-up location. For younger students, we recommend using the main lot due to increased supervision in that area. If you need additional hang tags, please reach out to Ms. Kelley at the school office (573-636-8922 Ext. 240).

Our staff remains vigilant and is quick to report any suspicious activity on or near campus. We also receive updates on security concerns related to events at the Capitol.

While our location near the Capitol presents unique security challenges, it also provides added protection. The Capitol police headquarters is just two blocks away, and their officers regularly patrol the surrounding areas. Additionally, Highway Patrol Officers are stationed within the Capitol, while the Cole County Sheriff's Department and Jefferson City Police Department are both five blocks to the east. The U.S. Marshals also have an office in the Federal Courthouse nearby.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Veit at Ext. 242. We prioritize security and therefore refrain from disclosing specific details of our safety plans publicly.

Monday, October 7th through Friday, October 11th, grades 3-8 will take the Iowa Assessment. There are a number of ways you can support your child before and after testing. It is important to remember the following points to ensure that your child is functioning at full capacity:

• Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep.
• Wake up at a good time so as not to be rushed. 
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Arrive on time to school.
• Stay home if you feel sick (make-ups will take place the following week).
• Encourage your student(s) to do their best, but don't stress.
• Pray with your child(ren) in confidence, and remind him/her that testing is just one part of their total education
• Please contact Mrs. Garner at 636-8922 ext 327 if you have questions.

Monday, October 7th- Thursday, October 10th students are allowed to wear Spirit Wear with uniform bottoms. Friday, October 11th will be a dress down day for all in celebration of completing testing week! Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing week.

Those who chose to sign their child(ren) up for the Cole County Flu Clinic will receive their flu vaccine on Thursday, October 24. Please be sure to use age appropriate reminders and be honest with your child(ren) about what to expect when receiving a shot.

If you missed the opportunity to get your child(ren) signed up, flu vaccines are offered at doctor's offices, pharmacies, or the health department. The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year!

Parents!

There will be an informational meeting about tech safety and parental controls on Thursday, October 3 at 7:45AM in the Preschool aftercare room (formerly known as the Bartow lab). Coffee and donuts will be served. Come and learn about how to keep your children safe online, software available to you, choosing the right device for your child, and lots of other really useful information!

Plan on attending October 3 at 7:45AM for a short informational meeting to help keep your family safer online!

Athletic Registration:

Please remember to contact Mrs. Bell with any of your athletic needs or questions. She can be contacted by email at kbell@stpeterjc.org or by phone at 573-636-8933 Ext. 233. Please be patient for a response, especially during the school day. 

Attached are the links to register for basketball and archery, as well as to be a coach or assistant coach for the 2024-2025 academic school year. The deadline to register for archery and basketball is October 4th.  THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED!!!

If your child is interested in archery, please register them. Registration for Archery will be BEFORE the students do archery during PE so if your child wants to participate, please register them by October 4th.  Please do not duplicate registrations as it becomes tedious looking through all students who are registered.  If you are unsure whether or not you have registered your child for basketball or archery, please contact me and I will let you know.  

The links will also be found on the St. Peter School website under the Athletics tab, then click on Athletic forms. The information will also be emailed through FACTS.  

Information regarding the season, placement, etc. for individual sports can be found on the sports pages on the St. Peter website under the Athletics tab.

To register for athletics, click HERE

To sign up to be a coach or assistant coach, click HERE

If you would like to coach, please fill out the coach application.  

The only paperwork required to be sent to Mrs. Bell is a copy of a current physical exam form. The MSHSAA physical form can be found on the St. Peter Athletics page, and is available on the MSHSAA website as well.

As always, we are looking to add new members to the St. Peter Athletic Committee. The committee is a sub-committee of the School Advisory board and meets monthly. The AC is responsible for supervision when St. Peter hosts athletic events. If you have questions or would like to know more about the responsibilities of an AC member, or are interested in becoming a member of the Athletic Committee, please contact Mrs. Bell at kbell@stpeterjc.org.  

Other athletic information:

Archery:

If you are interested in becoming an archery coach, please contact Shane Boessen at shane@midmosamaritan.org. Coaches must be a certified BAI instructor in order to help coach archery.  

There will be a basketball parent and coaches meeting on Wednesday, October 9th in the school cafeteria. The parent meeting will be at 6:00PM and coaches meeting will follow.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

St. Peter Parish Council is looking for two new members to join our team. If you're interested in serving our parish community and contributing to its growth and vitality, we would love to hear from you! Parish Council meets quarterly, and it's a wonderful opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

For more information or to express your interest, please email bssdn2@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming new members who are passionate about supporting our parish!

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

The Diocese of Jefferson City is sharing a new four-part podcast series designed to help us deepen our understanding of the spirituality of stewardship as we approach the October Catholic Stewardship Renewal.

The third episode is now available, focusing on formation. In this series, we will hear from clergy and lay people from across our diocese about what it means to be stewards of God’s gifts. Click here to listen now!

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.

Gerard Rockers

St. Peter Catholic School

314 West High Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101