Saints Update 9/18/26

September 18, 2026 View this email in your browser

Happy Friday, Parents and Guardians. Another week is in the books and we are halfway through the 1st academic quarter of the year…..crazy how time moves so quickly. In addition to the raincoats, galoshes, and umbrellas (lots of rain in the forecast this weekend) I’m hoping you’ve got your calendars out and ready because there’s some great St. Peter community events on the horizon these upcoming weeks:

Portillos Dine and Donate: 9/24, 5:00-8:00 pm - This is a great chance to have dinner already planned for one evening, eat with a bunch of St. Peter families, and indirectly give back some to our school. See the attached flyer.
Fred D. Martin Cross Country Invitational: 9/26, 9:00 am -12:00 pm - This is our large cross country invitational that we host right here on campus. Approximately 15 different Christian/Lutheran schools participate in this event that has run for 31 years. Wear your red/white/black and bring your cheering voices and be a part of a great St. Peter tradition. Students as young as 3rd grade can begin in our Junior Runners program and will be a part of the invitational!
Trivia Night: 10/2 - This is our 3rd iteration of this community event for adults only! Invite parents from your classroom, family members, or friends from work to fill your table. See the flyer below for specific event details and sign-up link. This is a very well-run event that has grown in size each time we’ve hosted it.

Stay connected to this Saints Update and make sure you subscribe to the Family Google calendar to be connected to all things St. Peter. Have a blessed weekend!

~Mr. Goffron

UPCOMING DATES

• September 24 - Dine & Donate at Portillos, 5:00-8:00 pm

• September 26 - Fred D Martin Cross Country Invitational, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

• October 2 - Trivia Night

• October 10-13 - Fall Break

Click HERE for the full calendar

YOUR VOICE MATTERS AT ST. PETER!
At St. Peter, we’re always looking for ways to make our school an even better place for our students and families. Your perspective as a parent is an important part of that process. That’s why we’ve partnered with ParentPulse, a company that specializes in gathering meaningful feedback from school families. Every few months, parents will receive a short survey by email or text. Surveys will be staggered, so families may receive invitations at different times throughout the year. We ask that you take a few moments to share your thoughts and experiences. By gathering feedback through shorter surveys at multiple points during the year, we can better understand what’s working, where we can improve, and how the needs of our families are evolving. Please keep an eye out for a message from ParentPulse. The subject line will clearly identify St. Peter. The information you provide will be collected solely for St. Peter’s analysis. ParentPulse will not use or share your personal contact information. Thank you for taking the time to share your voice and for partnering with us in your student’s education!

Join us at Portillo’s on Thursday, September 24 for a St. Peter Dine & Donate Night!
Grab your favorite Italian beef, burgers, fries, shakes, and more—and 20% of all qualifying orders will be donated back to St. Peter!

Thursday, September 24
Portillo’s 806 W. Dundee Rd. AH
20% benefits St. Peter!

How to make sure your order counts: In-Restaurant Orders: Mention St. Peter when ordering or show the cashier the event flyer HERE. Online Pickup, Kiosk & Catering Orders: Enter code PORTILLOS9 in the “Apply Offer” field.

Bring the family, invite your friends, and let’s make dinner delicious while supporting St. Peter! We’ll see you at Portillo’s!

LUNCH ORDERS!
Please note that All hot lunch orders must be placed BEFORE 7:00 pm THURSDAY EVENING of the PRIOR WEEK.

FULL LUNCH ORDER

MIDDLE SCHOOL ALA CARTE

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Participation in this program has remained strong. We have continued to pick up new participants and earn a $10 bonus for each new person who signs up and scans their first eligible receipt. Remember, this program is open to anyone who wants to support St. Peter, so please encourage grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends and neighbors to sign up and scan their receipts. They do not need to live in the Chicagoland area. Remember to use our special code of RKJ22BC8 to activate the bonus. Please always scan all receipts because you would be surprised how many times something you didn't realize is in the program pops up! Happy Scanning!

School Mom, You’re Invited! Philippians Bible Study: Finding joy, peace, and perspective in the messy middle of motherhood.

Through Philippians we'll discover how God invites us to...

Find joy even when circumstances aren’t perfect
Experience God’s peace when life feels overwhelming
Develop a Christ-centered perspective in the middle of a busy season

Led by Karrie Lachmann and Jenny Carrato, moms of elementary-aged kids who are walking through this season right alongside you. No Bible study experience is needed—just come as you are!

Thursdays, October 8 – November 12
8:30–9:30 AM after drop off
Life Center

Register Here or just show up!

Mission: Leading People To A Full Life In Christ
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10

Vision: Seeing Lives And Communities Transformed As We Become More Like Jesus
And we all… are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

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