Important Upcoming Dates:

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 23rd.

Early dismissal (1:30PM) Thursday, October 23rd (NO ASC)

Flu Clinic (8:30-10:30AM) Thursday, October 23rd

NO School Friday, October 24th

NO School Monday, October 27th, Regional PD Day

Dear St. Peter Families,

Last Friday, each family received our Stewardship: A Way of Life booklet (HERE), which invites you to prayerfully consider how you can share your time, talent, and treasure with our parish community. Stewardship is not simply about giving—it’s about living our faith with gratitude and generosity. Through your prayer, participation, and sacrificial giving, you help strengthen the mission and ministries that make St. Peter Parish such a vibrant faith family.

We ask every Catholic family at St. Peter to make a personal commitment to pray regularly, which includes attending Mass, participating actively in parish life, and contributing sacrificially through financial support. These commitments are essential for maintaining active parishioner status at our school and, more importantly, for nurturing a spirit of faith and service in your family. Please take a few moments this week to complete and return your Time, Talent, and Treasure form (HERE). Together, we can continue to build a community rooted in faith, love, and stewardship. 

Sincerely in Christ,

Dr. Trachsel

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Musical Ticket sales are now open!

Please follow the link below to get your tickets for this year's musical 

High School Musical, Jr. 

Shows are November 14 and 15, 2025

at 7PM. Doors open at 6:30PM in Selinger Gym.

Order Tickets Here

Ticket sales will remain open through November 7.

 All payments must be received by November 10 to secure your seats.

 Unpaid reservations will be notified, and seats will be released.

After November 7, tickets will only be available at the door.

 Door sales will be cash, check, or Venmo only.

After Care News

It’s that time of year again. The weather is cooler in the mornings and warmer in the

afternoons. Please make sure to check the lost and found shelf for any items your child

may be missing.

Aftercare (for K-8) is not going to have a Halloween party this year. We will have a

coloring contest and other activities, but we want to have a Mardi Gras party in February, and this will give us more time to plan that.

Also, just a reminder that those picking up students from Aftercare need to stay out of

the play areas. There are safety concerns when people come into the cafeteria during

snack time or when we have recess inside. It is a very chaotic time for us, and I

understand you want to get your kids and go, but please wait outside the cafeteria doors or in the hallway. Thank you!

You may reach me, Betsy Bartow, at bbartow@stpeterjc.org or (573) 636-8922 ext.129.

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” The other Sacraments are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ Himself.... Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1324

Information regarding First Holy Communion, please read the attached.

1st Holy Communion pg 1

1st Holy Communion pg 2

St. Peter Catholic School Fourth Annual Parade of Saints

Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 during the afternoon Praise Assembly

• Students should come to school dressed in uniform that morning.
• Before the Assembly, we will change into costume. Students may wear their costumes for the rest of the day. 
• A form will be used to participate; it will include:
• Saint’s Name
• Patron of
• Symbol
• From

This is not an excuse for a dress-down day! Parade of Saints Form to participate.

Join Our Team: St. Peter Cafeteria

The Cafeteria lunch program is looking to hire an assistant cook, Mondays and Tuesdays, immediately with the possibility of more to full-time the next year. This job requires being able to do a variety of tasks, some physical labor, and a willingness to learn all aspects of kitchen duties. Hours are 7:15am-1:15pm.

Contact Debbie Schrimpf for more information at dschrimpf@stpeterjc.org or

573-680-2669.

Join Our Team: Front Desk Administrative Assistant

St. Peter School is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Front Desk Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for our school community. This role is vital in keeping our office running smoothly and supporting staff, students, and families with professionalism and care.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Attendance Management – Accurately track daily attendance, tardies, and absences, ensuring timely and precise records.
• Communication & Newsletter – Coordinate, edit, and distribute the weekly school newsletter and manage school-wide announcements.
• Uniforms & Spirit Wear – Oversee uniform orders and spirit wear sales, including inventory, billing, and vendor coordination.
• School Calendar – Assist in creating and maintaining the master school calendar, working with staff and leadership to schedule key events.
• Student Records & Reports – Process record requests, update files, and generate reports to support staff and administration.
• Event & Program Support – Assist in coordinating Praise Assemblies, sacramental celebrations, and other school-wide events.
• General Office Duties – Welcome and assist visitors, handle phone and email communications, and support teachers, staff, and families as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, FACTS, and office systems (training provided).
• A friendly, approachable demeanor with a commitment to teamwork.

This position is more than just an office job—it’s an opportunity to be at the heart of a vibrant school community, supporting the growth and success of our students, staff, and families. Hours will be Monday-Friday, 7:00-3:30. If you are interested, please fill out an application on the Diocesan website under St. Peter.  

Substitute Teacher for 3-Year-Old Classroom (Maternity Leave Coverage)

St. Peter Interparish School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated substitute teacher to join our early childhood team during maternity leave. This temporary position will be in our 3-year-old classroom, where you will help nurture curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in our youngest students.

Position Details:

• Role: Substitute Teacher – 3-Year-Old Classroom
• Dates: January 5 – February 27, 2026
• Location: St. Peter Interparish School, Jefferson City, MO

Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe, loving, and engaging classroom environment.
• Follow daily routines and lesson plans to ensure consistency.
• Support social, emotional, and academic growth for young learners.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience working with preschool-age children preferred
• Patience, flexibility, and a passion for early childhood education
• Ability to collaborate with the preschool team

If you love working with little ones and would like to join a supportive, faith-filled school community, we would love to hear from you! Please send resume applications or inquiries to Dr. Gayle Trachsel, gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org

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.

Continuing on with my reviews of kid-safe phones and devices, this week is Gabb!

Gabb comes with three levels of devices for your family. A watch, a phone rated for ages 9-14 and a higher level phone rated for ages 13-18. They are all Samsung phones which allow them to deeply embed their safety features directly into the hardware. This makes them impossible to crack and gives parents a sense of security they can trust. The Gabb phone comes with preset apps that you can choose to allow for your kids. Gabb is unique in that it also has certain apps specific for their devices: Messenger, Music, Guard, Maps, and Cloud for backups. It also allows you to pick Christian based apps they provide to allow your child to study and root themselves in prayer. This gives your child freedom to choose what they do with their device without having to worry about work-arounds or ‘add more time’ options. A very easy first device for families that may not be comfortable with installing parental controls on their devices. Gabb is right up there with Bark and Troomi in terms of safety, ease of use, and price range.

Check out their website: www.gabb.com 

Pros:

Three different levels for you to choose from: a watch, a beginner phone, or a more advanced phone all with the same parental control options and easy to monitor. Comes with its own brand apps for safe music streaming, sharing, and chatting with friends.

Cons:

Gabb requires that anyone who wants to chat or share with a Gabb user must do it through their specific apps so parents and friends would have to download their Gabb Messenger app in order to do this. Gabb cannot be added to your current provider, you will be using their coverage and plans in order to use their devices. Check for coverage in your area (although according to their website, they cover the entire US). 

Check out my blog and parent website for more tech info:

ssekelsky.blogspot.com

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

Scrip News

Watch your Raiseright App, every day they have bonuses for different companies with e-scrip and you can earn higher percentages on your purchases. They are also offering different cards in lower amounts for a limited time.

New Vendors added to our program: CRUMBL COOKIES

The Fall Gifts and Cookie Dough Fundraiser is Due October 24th with cash or checks made payable to St. Peter School. Please try and send them in on Thursday as we don’t have school on Friday. 30% of your sales will go to your family account.

Remembering Our Veterans

St. Peter Catholic School will host a Veterans Day Assembly on November 11th at 8:15 in the Monseigneur Lammers Gym. Please join our faculty, staff, and students in a tribute to our Veterans.. 

Mass will be celebrated for Veterans at 9:30 in Church. After Mass, please join our Student Leadership Team for Donuts and Drinks in the Monseigneur Hoog Hall.

Friday, November 7th, will be a $1 Dress Down Day with proceeds going to support Operation Graditude, whose mission is to say “Thank You” to our Military and First Responder communities, and to honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express gratitude.

Tuesday, November 11th, please wear the Honor Flight T-Shirt or another red, white, or blue shirt with uniform bottoms.

Pictures Please: For the past few years, we have displayed pictures of our school families' military members, active and retired. If you have sent in pictures in previous years, those will continue to be displayed. If you are new to St. Peter or have a family member that you haven't sent in a picture for yet, please do so by Nov. 7th. Please send a note with the picture stating the service member's name and rank, as well as which student here at school they are related to. 

Also, if you have a service member, retired or active, who will be attending the Assembly, please contact Sara Garner with their name and relationship to our student.

Thank you so much! Please contact Sara Garner at sgarner@stpeterjc.org if you have questions.

Please consider supporting Boxes of Joy this Christmas Season! Box of Joy gifts are Christmas gifts sent to children in developing countries like Haiti, Malawi, and the Dominican Republic. These gifts represent Christ's love and are filled with toys, clothing, school supplies, a rosary, and The Story of Jesus. Your donation will demonstrate Christ’s compassion to a child who may have never before received a Christmas gift.

Please have all donations turned in

by Nov. 3rd Thank you!



Three Ways to Support Boxes of Joy

1

Donate an item from your child’s grade level gift list.  

Linked Here

2

Donate $9 or more online at crosscatholicoutreach.org or send a check to school made out to Cross Catholic Outreach. 

3

Pack a Box of Joy with your child and consider donating $9.  Please pick up a box and brochure from Mrs. Garner

Woohoo! It’s fundraiser season! From October 1-31, 2025, all shoppers at www.tinysaints.com will have the option to select St. Peter Catholic School from a dropdown menu during checkout to support our fundraiser. There’s no heavy lifting for parents, family and friends. Just share this post or email a link to www.tinysaints.com! With more than 250 saint charms and keychains at just $6.99 each, Tiny Saints offers simple, affordable gifts and collectibles that are guaranteed to bring a smile. They make perfect sacrament gifts and stocking stuffers! Supporters can enjoy shopping for their favorite saints, patron saints, and even learn about others for the first time while browsing!

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.

St. Peter Catholic School

314 West High Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101