We are so happy to share that Mrs. Prahl will be teaching Art this year!!  She is looking for some odds and ends supplies and is wondering if you can help.  This is a year long collection, so any time you find you have some of these items, please bring them to school so our kiddos can use them to make one-of-a-kind Masterpieces!

*Cardboard Pieces *Bubble Wrap
*Cardboard Egg Cartons *Newspaper
*Magazines *Buttons
*Scrapbooking paper *sequins
*old Pins/Jewelry (etc.) *smooth stones
*Raw pieces of wood or barnwood

***If you have items not listed but you think could be useful, please email item(s) in question to Mrs. Prahl and she will let you know if she can use it or not.   lprahl@stpetersschoolet.org     Thank you in advance for your support!!

Receipts from Frank's Piggly Wiggly are coming due for 3rd quarter (July, August, and September). Any and all receipts from 3rd quarter need to be turned in at the back of church by September 30th so we can collect, count, and submit them to Frank's. This fundraiser raised over $1600 in 2018 and we would like to keep it going strong. Thank you for your support!

We are working on making decorations for fall fest and we are in need of clean soup cans. If you are able to please bring in any washed out soup cans that you may have at your house. These can be turned into the school office.

We are going to be hosting two different after school clubs over the next few months. Please see the information below on these wonderful opportunities. Flyers will also be sent home in red folders today.
 
Adventure Club: Students in grade K5-3rd Grade have the opportunity to be build crafts, participate in group activities, and learn about the conservation through nature and the outdoors. The class is every Thursday from 2:45-3:45 and will run for 6 weeks. The cost is $25 per student.
 
Drawing Club: Young Rembrandts is an organization that does an after school drawing club for students in 1-5th grade. The students will have an opportunity to learn various art concepts as well as create many art projects. The class will be every Tuesday from 2:50-3:50 and will run for 6 weeks. The cost is $69 per student.

Just a reminder that you are now able to check your lunch balances in Powerschool. Lunch statements will only be sent home in red folders when the lunch balance is $5.00 or less.

This Friday September 20th is our all school mass at St. Benedict's in Fontana. If you have not yet turned in permission slips and money please do so by tomorrow. Students are to wear red polos and khaki bottoms. They are able to wear khaki or black shorts as long as they are an appropriate length for church. A hotdog lunch will be provided.

Every family was sent home with the yearly calendar raffles that are due December 20th. Many families have shown interest in the past regarding selling these after masses. This year we have created a calendar for selling. If you would like to sell calendars after an upcoming mass please notify the school office and we will add your family. There are also times available for selling at Fall Fest.

St. Peter's Brickbusters is hosting a shoe drive! Please bring in your gently worn shoes and place them in the designated bin that is located near the school office. Every pair of shoes helps! In your red folders you will find a letter that explains more about the organization and the wonderful things it is doing for those in need.

At back to school night everyone was given a packet that explained the expectations of becoming a volunteer/chaperone. The Archdiocese policy is that in order to participate in these activities you must first take a safeguarding class. St. Peter's is going to be hosting a class on Thursday, October 24th at 6pm in the school cafe. Please follow the instructions below to sign up for the class.
 
Sign up for a CMG Connect Account by clicking on this link
Fill in the information for creating a new account on the right side of the screen
Once signed in your will see step #1 and you will need to click on it to view in-person training sessions. Our class will be listed and you can click the link to register.
 
Thank you so much for taking the time to attend this class. It's very important that we have as many families as possible sign up so that you are able to chaperone in the future. If you are unsure if you have taken this class already you are welcome to call the school or parish office.

Safegaurding Class
At back to school night everyone was given a packet that explained the expectations of becoming a volunteer/chaperone. The Archdiocese policy is that in order to participate in these activities you must first take a safeguarding class. St. Peter's is going to be hosting a class on Thursday, October 24th at 6pm in the school cafe. Please follow the instructions below to sign up for the class.
 
Sign up for a CMG Connect Account by clicking on this link
Fill in the information for creating a new account on the right side of the screen
Once signed in your will see step #1 and you will need to click on it to view in-person training sessions. Our class will be listed and you can click the link to register.
 
Thank you so much for taking the time to attend this class. It's very important that we have as many families as possible sign up so that you are able to chaperone in the future. If you are unsure if you have taken this class already you are welcome to call the school or parish office.

Soles 4 Souls
St. Peter's Brickbusters is hosting a shoe drive! Please bring in your gently worn shoes and place them in the designated bin that is located near the school office. Every pair of shoes helps! In your red folders you will find a letter that explains more about the organization and the wonderful things it is doing for those in need.

Calendar Raffles
 Every family was sent home with the yearly calendar raffles that are due December 20th. Many families have shown interest in the past regarding selling these after masses. This year we have created a calendar for selling. If you would like to sell calendars after an upcoming mass please notify the school office and we will add your family. There are also times available for selling at Fall Fest.

St. Benedict's All School Mass
This Friday September 20th is our all school mass at St. Benedict's in Fontana. If you have not yet turned in permission slips and money please do so by tomorrow. Students are to wear red polos and khaki bottoms. They are able to wear khaki or black shorts as long as they are an appropriate length for church. A hotdog lunch will be provided.

Lunch Balances
Just a reminder that you are now able to check your lunch balances in Powerschool. Lunch statements will only be sent home in red folders when the lunch balance is $5.00 or less.

After School Clubs
We are going to be hosting two different after school clubs over the next few months. Please see the information below on these wonderful opportunities. Flyers will also be sent home in red folders today.
 
Adventure Club: Students in grade K5-3rd Grade have the opportunity to be build crafts, participate in group activities, and learn about the conservation through nature and the outdoors. The class is every Thursday from 2:45-3:45 and will run for 6 weeks. The cost is $25 per student.
 
Drawing Club: Young Rembrandts is an organization that does an after school drawing club for students in 1-5th grade. The students will have an opportunity to learn various art concepts as well as create many art projects. The class will be every Tuesday from 2:50-3:50 and will run for 6 weeks. The cost is $69 per student.

Soup Cans
We are working on making decorations for fall fest and we are in need of clean soup cans. If you are able to please bring in any washed out soup cans that you may have at your house. These can be turned into the school office.

Another successful quarter for this fundraiser!  Your efforts turning in receipts gave our parish/school $382. Thank you and remember to turn in those receipts early and often.  Only receipts turned in by the end of the quarter count towards our total. The next deadline is September 30th.    Click here for more information.

Safegaurding Class
At back to school night everyone was given a packet that explained the expectations of becoming a volunteer/chaperone. The Archdiocese policy is that in order to participate in these activities you must first take a safeguarding class. St. Peter's is going to be hosting a class on Thursday, October 24th at 6pm in the school cafe. Please follow the instructions below to sign up for the class.
Sign up for a CMG Connect Account by clicking on this link
Fill in the information for creating a new account on the right side of the screen
Once signed in your will see step #1 and you will need to click on it to view in-person training sessions. Our class will be listed and you can click the link to register.
 
Thank you so much for taking the time to attend this class. It's very important that we have as many families as possible sign up so that you are able to chaperone in the future. If you are unsure if you have taken this class already you are welcome to call the school or parish office.

 Spirit wear/Uniforms
New this year we are going to have our spirit wear and uniform sales completely online. I have attached a link to the website that you will use to purchase these. You will need an access code, which is K6PDU to enter the site. Please remember that students are expected to wear red polos on Thursday's, which are church days, as well as on field trip days. This link for purchasing has been extended until SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th.    Order Now

 Calendar Raffles
 Every family was sent home with the yearly calendar raffles that are due December 20th. Many families have shown interest in the past regarding selling these after masses. This year we have created a calendar for selling. If you would like to sell calendars after an upcoming mass please notify the school office and we will add your family. There are also times available for selling at Fall Fest.
 
Permission Slips
Permission slips went home on back to school night and are due September 16th for the all school mass at St. Benedicts and September 24th for the parade. Please also be aware that $4 is due to pay for the bus fee. Many families have turned in the permission slips, but not payment.  Please feel free to stop in the office if you need an additional field trip form.
 
School Calendar
This week in red folders we are sending home the school calendar. There was a mix up at the end of last year and a few families were sent home with the wrong one. Just to avoid any confusion we decided it was best to resend home the correct calendar with all families. Thank you for understanding.

 After School Clubs
We are going to be hosting two different after school clubs over the next few months. Please see the information below on these wonderful opportunities. Flyers will also be sent home in red folders today.
 
Adventure Club: Students in grade K5-3rd Grade have the opportunity to be build crafts, participate in group activities, and learn about the conservation through nature and the outdoors. The class is every Thursday from 2:45-3:45 and will run for 6 weeks. The cost is $25 per student.
 
Drawing Club: Young Rembrandts is an organization that does an after school drawing club for students in 1-5th grade. The students will have an opportunity to learn various art concepts as well as create many art projects. The class will be every Tuesday from 2:50-3:50 and will run for 6 weeks. The cost is $69 per student.

 Soup Cans
We are working on making decorations for fall fest and we are in need of clean soup cans. If you are able to please bring in any washed out soup cans that you may have at your house. These can be turned into the school office.
 
Mass Tomorrow
Just a quick reminder that we have mass tomorrow, so please wear your red polos!

 

For our parents and families who are professionals or have their own business!
 
You have the opportunity to place an advertisement on our new official Student Daily Assignment Books.  These new high quality coasted assignment books will be used as a teaching tool for tracking homework, and to help our students to better prepare for class.  They will also provide a means of communication between the classroom and home.   Your help is needed in sponsoring these books with an advertisement, so that they may be offered at no cost to our students.  This is an outstanding way for both the students and parents to see your message on a daily basis.
 
Please contact the School Office for the form and have it filled out by September 13th.
 
This form does not obligate you to purchase an advertisement.  We will give your name to the company who will be putting these items together and printing them for us.  They will contact you with more information.

Deadline for placing orders is September 8th.   Do not delay!  Please remember that students are expected to wear red polos on Thursday's, which are church days, as well as on field trip days.     Order Apparel

First Day Success
Our first day back was a huge success! All the students seemed excited to be back and ready to learn! Father Mark was able to join us in the morning for an all school prayer service where we were able to celebrate together the blessings God has given us.

Safegaurding Class
At back to school night everyone was given a packet that explained the expectations of becoming a volunteer/chaperone. The Archdiocese policy is that in order to participate in these activities you must first take a safeguarding class. St. Peter's is going to be hosting a class on Thursday, October 24th at 6pm in the school cafe. Please follow the instructions below to sign up for the class.
Sign up for a CMG Connect Account by clicking on this link
Fill in the information for creating a new account on the right side of the screen
Once signed in your will see step #1 and you will need to click on it to view in-person training sessions. Our class will be listed and you can click the link to register.
Thank you so much for taking the time to attend this class. It's very important that we have as many families as possible sign up so that you are able to chaperone in the future. If you are unsure if you have taken this class already you are welcome to call the school or parish office.

Spirit wear/Uniforms
New this year we are going to have our spirit wear and uniform sales completely online. I have attached a link to the website that you will use to purchase these. You will need an access code, which is K6PDU to enter the site. Please remember that students are expected to wear red polos on Thursday's, which are church days, as well as on field trip days. This link for purchasing will be open from August 19th-September 8th.

Red Folders
Red folders are going home today and will go home every Wednesday with students. New this year, folders will be going home with the youngest child in the family. Please take the time each week to look in the folders for all important information from the school office. Weekly newsletters, permission slips, and community/school event flyers are sent home in these folders.

Permission Slips
Permission slips went home on back to school night and are due September 16th for the all school mass at St. Benedicts and September 24th for the parade. Please also be aware that $4 is due to pay for the bus fee. Many families have turned in the permission slips, but not payment. Please feel free to stop in the office if you need an additional field trip form.

Nut-free Policy
Please be aware that we are a nut free school due to the fact that we have many students with severe allergies. This means that all student snacks and lunch must be NUT FREE. This includes PB&J sandwiches. Thank you!

No Mass
Just a quick reminder that there will be no mass tomorrow!

Please place ALL Scrip Orders by Monday at 10:00 am for pick up on Thursday.

Fall Festival plans are underway. Please pick up your set of raffle tickets at the entrances to church. A chance to win $1000 cash is our grand prize this year.  Look for pre-sale dinner tickets coming soon.   Many volunteers are needed for this important event.   Please go to our Members > Volunteers > Fall Festival page to offer your help!

With summer coming to a close we are beginning to look forward to the new school year. With it comes new faces and new opportunities. We are excited to welcome two new teachers to our St. Peter's family. Christina Kaminski is our new K4/K5 teacher and Hailey Robran is our new 2nd grade teacher. They have been busy setting up their classrooms and are excited to meet everyone on back to school night.

Back to School Night
Please remember that back to school night is on August 28th from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Dress your best and be ready to get your school picture taken! This is also a great time to bring in your school supplies so that the teachers can get them sorted and organized before the first day of school. Mrs. Borkhuis will be in the office taking all paperwork that has not been turned in as well as tuition and lunch payments. Excited to see everyone!

Spirit wear/Uniforms
New this year we are going to have our spirit wear and uniform sales completely online. I have attached a link to the website that you will use to purchase these. You will need an access code, which is K6PDU to enter the site. Please remember that students are expected to wear red polos on Thursday's, which are church days. This link for purchasing will be open from August 19th-September 8th. Let me or the office know if you are having any issues.

Website Update
We were lucky enough to have a wonderful parent help with our website over the summer and it looks amazing! I welcome everyone to take a look and check out the new links and attachments. There are now tabs specific for Parent and Student Information that allows you to view the handbook, calendar, lunch menu, and supply list. As well as a section to purchase script and make online school payments. Great things truly are happening here at St. Peter's!

DSHA Leadership Conference
Divine Savior Holy Angels is hosting a leadership conference for middle school girls. This conference is aimed to help young girls boost their confidence and meet peers from across the Milwaukee area. It will be held on Friday February 7th from 9am-2pm. Flyers will be sent home the first week of school with more information regarding this event.