10/8/19 Newsletter

Busy Barn
Tomorrow is the field trip for grades K4-4th grade to Busy Barn. Please remember that students need to wear their red polos. It is going to be cold so it is also important that they are dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the entire day. Please pack a cold lunch for your child, including a drink. We are also asking that you send a sturdy bag along with your child so that they can carry their pumpkins home. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to chaperone this field trip! Please be aware that younger siblings are not able to attend field trips with you if you have signed up to chaperone. This should be a fun time for everyone!!

Pajama Day
Students in Grades 5th through 8th are welcome to wear pajamas tomorrow! Considering its a short week and they aren't going on the field trip I thought it would be a nice treat for them!
 
Important Dates
10/10-No School-No Adventure Club
10/11-No School
10/14-Spirit and Pride Orders Due
10/19 Brickbusters Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt at Mukwonago Field Park 7:30pm
10/24 No Busing Day
10/25 No Busing Day
10/31 No Mass
 
Parent Survey
In your red folders this week you will find a parent survey that we are asking all families to take the time to fill out and return to school. This is a very important aspect of our accreditation process that we are going through over the next year. These surveys give us insight into ways that we can improve and grow stronger as a school community and everyone's input matters. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
 
Picture Retake Day
Picture retake day is Monday October 14th at 8am in the morning. Anyone who missed getting their picture taken on Back to School Night or would like retakes is welcome to take their picture on this day. Dress your best!

Pumpkin Carving
We are hosting a pumpkin carving event here at St. Peter's on Friday October 18th from 5-7pm. There will be hot chocolate, apple cider, and treats. Pumpkins are $5 a person and need to be purchased ahead of time. Order forms are being sent home in red folders tomorrow and are due back by Wednesday, October 16th. We hope that you can join us for this fun family event!

Wreath Sale
Brickbusters is selling wreaths again this year. Order forms are being sent home in red folders this week. Orders along with payments are due to the school office by October 25th. Pick up will be November 17th. Thank you for your support!
 
WANTED!!
Our PTO plans wonderful activities and fundraisers throughout the school year and we are looking for more parents to help run and plan these events. If you are interested in joining the PTO for this school year please call the school office or reply to this email. Even if you only help with one event throughout the year, every little bit helps our school! This is also a great way to get involved and meet new families!
 
Conferences
Conferences are Thursday October 24th from 3-6:30pm. Families with students in grades K4-5th grade will sign up with their classroom teacher for a conference time. Families with students in middle school are welcome to come in anytime between 3-6:30pm to meet with your child's teachers.

Halloween Festivities
This year for Halloween we are asking that all of the students dress up in costumes for all of the wonderful activities that we are going to be participating in throughout the day. We will be taking the kids to East Troy Manor and The Heritage for Trick or Treating in the morning. In the afternoon 6th grade is going to be hosting a Halloween party in the gym for the whole school!

Christmas Program
Our Christmas Program this year is going to be on December 12th at 6:30pm. If you are unable to attend the evening show there will also be a dress rehearsal at 1:30pm. Hope to see everyone there!

Box Tops
NEW! NEW! NEW!
Box Tops are going through a transition phase. The old clip and hand in Box Tops are being phased out. A new scan your grocery receipt with your phone's Box Top App after buying Box Top items is being phased in. During the transition period you can do both but be ready for the new scan your grocery receipt process to be the way of the future. Thank you for your continued support in this fundraiser.
 
Safeguarding 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.
 
Pancakes With Santa
We are excited to announce that on Sunday, December 15th from 7:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. St. Peters's will be hosting a winter wonderland pancake breakfast in the cafe. We understand that it's early to be thinking of Christmas already, but December calendars fill fast!. Our goal is to make this a community wide event that extends beyond the school, so the more people that are informed the better. But, we need your help spreading the word! All we ask is that you visit the Facebook event that has been created on St. Peter's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/374108270194569/ and share it to YOUR Facebook page. With your help of drumming up excitement and informing others, we are hoping to make this a huge success, as money raised from the pancake breakfast will go directly to funding technology at our school.