Dear St. Peter Community,
Welcome to the St. Peter DASH and DASH FEST this weekend. I want to express our gratitude to Maria Jokerst and Rita Schuman for their tireless work to make these events a reality. We are also grateful to all the other organizers and volunteers who give up their time in service of others. I look forward to seeing all our families at these events this weekend!
At Mass this week our students learned why we genuflect on our right knee instead of our left knee! It may seem insignificant, but being mindful of the small things in our faith help create a greater awareness of God in our lives. You might want to ask your children why we genuflect at all in church and not just bow!
I'm pleased to tell you that we have hired Mrs. Christa Azar as a part-time assistant teacher in 5th grade. She will work on Tuesday and Thursday each week.
We are also looking for someone who could substitute occasionally for our nurse. This is a paid position and we are happy to help with training. If you know of someone who is available, please let me know.
First quarter ends next Friday, October 15th. School will not be in session on Monday, October 18th. It is a work/grading day for the teachers.
Please continue to pray for the success of our mission.
With gratitude,
Dr. John Freitag, Principal
Sharing the Good News at STP by Anne Loida
We Can’t Hide from God--Though Jonah Tried.
Wednesday’s mass celebrated the feast days of two holy people, St. Bruno and Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Fr. Archer contrasted the life of Blessed Marie Rose with that of Jonah, who was the subject of the first reading from the Old Testament. While Jonah fled from God and tried to get out of what God had asked him to do, Blessed Marie Rose sought to serve God as a sister and eventually started an order of sisters who taught the Catholic faith. Fr. Archer stressed the following: we can’t hide from God. Additionally, is it possible to do the right thing in a bad way? If we do the right thing cheerfully in little ways, we’ll be ready to do the right thing in big ways. Many thanks to Mrs. Corrigan’s third graders for preparing the Mass. What a lot of canned goods they brought in for their Mass! These canned goods will be donated to Sts. Teresa and Bridget’s Food Pantry. Once a month the eighth graders carry the donated canned goods to the Behls’ house to be shared with our brothers and sisters who live on North Grand Blvd. That’s living the virtue of unity--and the Principle of Solidarity!
Next Week’s Mass: We Celebrate Our FIA Program
Our Faith in Action parents have begun preparing activities for this school year--thankfully, our regular FIA program and its activities are coming back! Mrs. Skoff’s fourth-graders are preparing this Mass, which will be presided over by Fr. O’Toole. Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 will attend in person. We’ll bless our FIA parent leaders and the journals of students new to our FIA program. Our kindergarten students in particular will begin their journey as the “hands of Jesus.”
Ms. Schilli’s Kindergarten Class Sings “Happy Birthday” to Mary!
Ms. Schilli’s Angels Are Grateful for Guardian Angels in the Middle School
Family Unity Posters:
Please turn in your family poster to the school office by Tuesday. We’ll be displaying all family posters--both from the day school and PSR-- in our hallways throughout the school. See the beginnings of our display:
All Day...
All Night...
Angels Watchin’ over Me, My Lord...
Nurse's Notes
ST. PETER QUARANTINE TRACKER: 10-8-2021
New COVID 19 Positive Community Members this Week: 0
COVID 19 Positive Community Members Since August 20, 2021: 3
Community Members Currently In Standard Quarantine: 0
Community Members Currently in Modified Quarantine: 0
Please Note: the onset of Covid 19 infection can present with very insidious, minor symptoms. Please take these seriously. If anyone in your household develops any COVID like symptoms, consider keeping everyone home until the affected person can be observed longer and/or be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
If there is a PENDING Covid test on a family member in the household WITH A KNOWN EXPOSURE AND COVID SYMPTOMS, then we ask that all the children in the family that attend St. Peter School remain home until the test result is known.
If there is a PENDING Covid test on a family member in the household WITH A KNOWN EXPOSURE AND NO COVID SYMPTOMS, then the children in the family who attend ST. Peter School may come to school while the COVID test is PENDING, unless that child is the one who is awaiting Covid test results.
Please continue to notify me by email, jmetzger@stpteach.com, if your St Peter child or anyone in your household has a Covid exposure and/or is tested. If your child, a member of your household, or a close contact tests positive, it is important we are immediately notified so our medical advisors can review the case, and we can make the appropriate decisions for school.
Joan Metzger, RN
News and Announcements
This Week:
Saturday, October 9 – Dash and Fallfest
Wednesday, October 13, 8:15 a.m. Mass, Gr K, 2,4, 6, 7 & 8 Attend, All School Livestream, Faith in Action Mass
Friday, October 15 - Charity Dress Down Day, $2 minimum donation
Friday, October 15 - End of 1st Quarter
Monday, October 18 - Records Day for Teachers - No School
Looking Ahead:
Wednesday, Oct 20 - 8:15 a.m. Mass, Gr 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 attend, All School Livestream
Saturday, Oct 23 - Trunk or Treat – Adams Parking Lot
Wednesday, Oct 27 - 8:15 a.m. Mass, Gr 4-8 attend, All School Livestream
Thursday, Oct 28 - Report Cards Available
Playground Helpers
10/11 Emily Kamps, Jennifer Riggs, Lynn Westbrook
10/12 Shelley Hof, Rick Mulligan
10/13 Kristen Figge, Christy Hubbell, Brianna Vitale
10/14 Joseph Moffat, Frank Mize, Julie Kavanagh
10/15 Jennifer Shaffer, Pamela Quigley, Lynn Stewart
Cafeteria Helpers
10/11 Katie Maness, Tara Klevorn, Stephanie Klevorn
10/12 Elizabeth Cotton, Missy Riggan, Jessica King
10/13 Theresa Finlay, Katie Hibey, Michelle Moffat
10/14 Shannon Yates
10/15 Molly Kerckhoff, Jenny Walbert, Lyn Niemann
School Supply and Technology Fees
Thank you to all families who have paid their school supply & technology fees! Just a reminder to those families who have yet to pay - these invoices are past due. Payments can be made online (you must use a computer, not your phone) with a credit card through the ParentPortal or by sending cash/check through the school office. If payment is not made by October 28, report cards for your child/ren will be held. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Wagner at dwagner@stpeterkirkwood.org.
High School Students Seeking Service Hours
Our PSR program is seeking high school students to assist in our child care room during Session 1 of PSR. The time needed is from (4:15-6pm). (Childcare is provided for catechists’ children who are too young to attend PSR classes.) Children range in age from 2-4 years old.
At this time we are looking for students to assist on a rotating basis – every other week – and as a sub if someone is ill. In the spring, we will likely need assistance every week. This position can be used for service hours or can receive a small stipend. Please contact Susan at slueker@spteterkirkwood.org if you are interested.
Speech Station
Students in grades Pre-K and Kindergarten are eligible to receive a speech screening, at no cost to you. We have made arrangements with The Speech Station to conduct these screenings, and the parish SPICE fund will pay for the screenings. All you need to do is contact The Speech Station to schedule an appointment that is convenient for you.
The deadline for scheduling your time slot is Friday, October 29.
If your child has never been screened for speech, we highly encourage you to take advantage of this offer. Speech errors can make communicating and learning to read and spell very difficult. Early intervention can improve the outcome.
To schedule your child’s appointment, please contact:
Gretchen Findlay, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM
The Speech Station, LLC
gretchen@thespeechstationllc.com
314-403-0262
PTO News
DASH 5K + FALL FEST = DASHFEST!!!
Saturday, October 9, 2021
A full day of FUN!
Start the morning off with our Dash 5k and Fun Run. Come back later for more fun at our new Fall Fest...Think of it as a one day St. Peterfest without the rides.
The weather couldn't look any better on October 9 so join your St. Peter family for a great evening of coming together!
Dash 5K and Fun Run
7:30 AM - 5K Run
8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run (8 & Under)
Register for the Dash 5K race here.
Dashfest - Our first-ever Fall Fest
2:00 PM - 10 PM - Music, Cornhole and Drinks
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Kids Games
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Food Tent
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Live Music: Breakdown Shakedown
Join us for the St. Peter Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Location - Adams Lot
5:30 p.m. - Gates open for setup.
6:00 p.m. - Trick-or-treating begins.
Registration - $10/car
Please make sure all candy is individually wrapped.
In case of rain, backup date will be Friday, October 29.
More News
St. Louis Priory School
The Priory experience allows for students to explore their interests and customize their education. We have expert faculty, innovative teaching methods and close personal bonds and faith being put into action. Our student ambassadors are excited for the opportunity to share this experience with your 8th graders if they come for a shadow visit – they filmed a brief invitation video earlier this week.
In addition to shadow visits, there are many other opportunities for families to learn more about Priory this fall. Families can visit the admission section of Priory’s website to sign-up for a shadow visit or to attend the High School Open House on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Additionally, we are hosting virtual high school nights on the following dates: Monday, Oct. 4 and Wednesday, Oct. 13. Sign-up for any of these visit opportunities can be found on the above link.
A big shout out to our 2021 Dash 5K sponsors!
Thank you for your support!
