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Scrip Orders need to be turned in by Monday at 10:30. 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 9 th . Thank you

for a successful popcorn fundraiser. We sold 1462 bags of popcorn this year.

Great job everyone.

Please send an email to bbartow@stpeterjc.org

if your child(ren) will NOT be in ASC. You should also include the attendance and teacher emails.

Also, if you are sending someone to pick up your child(ren) from Aftercare and they are NOT on the pick-up list, please send an email letting us know it is ok to send your child with them.

WE MUST HAVE IT IN WRITING. Thank you.

If you need to reach Aftercare, you may call (573) 636-8922, ext. 129 or email

Betsy Bartow, Aftercare Director at bbartow@stpeterjc.org.

IOWA TESTING

Monday, October 4th through Friday, October 9th 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 4th- Thursday, October 8th, students are allowed to wear Spirit Wear with uniform bottoms. Friday, October 9th, will be a dress down day for all in celebration of completing testing week! Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing week.

A Letter From Dr. Trachsel

It’s officially autumn! Students are settling into their routines, and we are so proud of their hard work and progress.

Thank you for supporting their learning each day!

On Monday, October 5, at 8:00 a.m., students and staff will gather on the big flat for the Blessing of the Pets in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Students may bring a picture of a pet for the blessing. If you need a picture printed, please email it to Mrs. Sekelsky at ssekelsky@stpeterjc.org and include your child’s name and grade.

Please have your child wear their St. Francis spirit wear shirt on Monday. Following the blessing, students and staff will enjoy Dutchmaid Doughnuts!

Students in grades 3–8 will take achievement tests next week. Please help your child prepare by encouraging a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast. During testing week, all students may wear spirit wear with uniform bottoms each day.

Next week is the Priests’ Institute. Please keep Monsignor Kurwicki and Father Alber in your prayers.

Sicnerely in Christ,

Dr. Trachsel

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Thank you to all who donated diapers and wipes for our local Capitol City Diaper Bank!!

Block Party Country Store – Items Needed

We are asking for donations for items to sell at the Block Party Country Store (Oct. 30^th). Items such as baked goods, jams, jellies, pies, cookies, etc… are all welcome! Items can be dropped off starting at 2 PM the day of the Block Party, or as you arrive to attend the Block Party. You may also bring items to the parish office the week of October 26^th-30^th, during business hours. Thank you for any donations you can provide!

📚 LAST YEAR’S YEARBOOKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! 💙💛

Did you miss your chance to purchase a yearbook last year? You’re in luck!

We still have a limited number of yearbooks available for just $22 each!

Don’t miss the opportunity to look back on all the memories, milestones, friendships, and special moments from the school year.

✨ ONLY $22 EACH ✨

📧 Ready to get yours?

Email awarner@stpeterjc.org to reserve your copy today!

Limited quantities are available, so don’t wait!

The next blog post in my series about home internet safety talks about parental controls. They might sound intimidating, but they're actually quite easy!

One parental control you can start today is talking with your child about what exactly they do on their device? What do they enjoy learning about or watching? What kind of apps or games do they use most often and why? And then bring that into a conversation about their brain and how it sometimes gets tricked by devices to think its happy and needs more excitement (dopamine) but it never lasts long. Explain to them how its important to feel bored so that they can grow their creativity and encourage them to show you things they like to do offline. This not only brings you into their world, but brings you both closer together.

Check out my blog!

http://ssekelsky.blogspot.com

http://bit.ly/buildbetterfamily  - my parent website has been updated to include a new resource I found: The Digital Fluency Toolkit

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