Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 10th 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 6th- Thursday, October 9th students are allowed to wear Spirit Wear with uniform bottoms. Friday, October 10th will be a dress down day for all in celebration of completing testing week! Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing week.

Kid Friendly Phone reviews

I will be doing a mini-series of Tiny Tech Tips talking about kid-friendly smart phones. Each post will talk about one specific smart phone that you can choose for your child, a quick link to the provider's website, and some general information about the device and parental controls. Keep an eye out here for those tech tips and make an educated decision when purchasing a smart phone for your child.

The Bark phone:

The Bark phone is a Samsung A14 or A15 that has all the bells and whistles that Samsung offers. They are then filtered through Bark's deeply embedded programming to keep it tamper proof and kid safe. If your child wants to change a setting, add a contact, or switch out the SIM card, you get notified. Every time the phone turns on and off, you get notified. It includes Bark monitoring and comes with a carrier already embedded into the device. 

Pros:

You control the device from your own parental dashboard. You decide when they have internet, when they have downtime, and which apps to allow. You can ask for a check in any time and they have to respond before doing anything else on their device.

Cons:

If you have a low signal, you may need to restart the device to get it to find a signal again. Inside basements or families out in the country may struggle here. Check your coverage first!

My personal experience: This phone was our first choice for our family, but coverage made it an issue. We had to work with Bark to unlock the device, which is why I'm still sold on this particular phone. It took us three weeks and a lot of back and forth photos and emails to finally get the device unlocked for regular carrier use. I will still recommend this phone to anyone who asks!

Check it out on your own: Bark Phone for Kids . They have dedicated plans for you to pick from, depending on the age of your child and where you want to begin.

For more tech tips, check out my blog or parent website:

http://ssekelsky.blogspot.com

http://bit.ly/buildbetterfamily

Have you been ordering lots of stuff from Amazon? Are you throwing away the paper filler? If so, and you are willing, roll it up and send in! The students are having a great time in the library, being very creative with it! The best part is not knowing how long their pick from the blue basket will be!

Little Saints Sunday School

Sunday School is Back for Ages 2–5!

We are excited to announce that Sunday School for children ages 2 through 5 will begin on Sunday, October 5th, during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents and grandparents may bring little ones to the preschool building starting at 9:50 a.m. and pick them up immediately following Mass.

Our youngest parishioners will learn about God’s love, pray together, play, and grow in faith—all in a safe, joyful, and creative environment.

 A registration form is required before children can be enrolled so we can provide adequate staffing and supplies.

We are also seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this ministry possible. All volunteers complete a screening interview and background check, sign the parish Code of Conduct, and are certified in the diocesan safe environment program, Protecting God’s Children.

For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Gayle Trachsel at gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org.  

Registration forms can be returned to St. Peter Catholic School, the parish office, or emailed to Gtrachsel@stpeterjc.org or  kbezler@stpeterjc.org

Sunday School Registration Form

After Care News

Just a reminder for ANY after school activity: Please send me an email informing me your child will be at that activity, and they will or will not return to ASC after said activity is over for the day. One general email will cover all the times they are at that activity so you don't need to send a new one every time. Thank you. You may reach me, Betsy Bartow at bbartow@stpeterjc.org or (573) 636-8922 ext.129.

Scrip News

Script orders need to be turned in by Monday at 10:30. I will try to 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 10th. Thank

you for a successful popcorn fundraiser. We sold 1585 bags of popcorn this

year. That was 160 more than last year. Great job everyone.

Three full-time preschool spots have become available. Families interested in joining our preschool program are encouraged to contact the office soon, as space is limited. St Peter Preschool accepts students aged three to five; students must be potty-trained.

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.

Helias Catholic Volleyball is continuing its tradition of hosting a Benefit Match in support of a local cause. This year they have chosen Project Penuel. Project Penuel is a non-profit created by Kelsey Schulte, our Athletic Trainer and her late husband, Jacob.

Project Penuel was founded in 2025 to grow a community of support and strength for individuals battling illness.

Thank you for your support of The Penuel Project and Helias Catholic Volleyball

New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirement for your FACTS Account

Dear St. Peter Catholic School families, 



Beginning late September, FACTS will begin requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all non-student users when logging into your online account to access FACTS SIS. 

FACTS recommends that all users utilize a free authenticator app, such as Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Google Authenticator, or receive an authentication email containing a unique code. 

If you have any questions related to the process, please contact FACTS at 866.441.4637 

Sincerely, 

Rose Thoenen

Asst. Technology Director

St. Peter Catholic School

rthoenen@stpeterjc.org

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