Saints Update 11/13/26
November 13, 2026     View this email in your browser
Good afternoon, St. Peter families. Over the next few weeks we are going to check in with a couple of our staff members for an update from their department. Today we are going to hear from Colleen Coleman, our School Nurse.

ILLNESS POLICY REMINDER
As the weather changes and more illness ramps up in the building, please use discretion in sending your child back to school after a bout with the flu, sore throat, cold, or other communicable diseases. 

Please follow these guidelines: 

● Children taking antibiotics must receive a 24-hour cycle before returning to school. 
● Children must be fever-free (temperature less than 100.4 degrees) without fever-reducing medication for 24-hours before returning to school.
● Children must stay home for 24 hours after any vomiting or diarrhea. 
● Illness related symptoms must be improving overall before returning to school (eg., cough, purulent discharge from the eyes or nose, etc.). 
● Children with an unidentified skin rash must remain at home until the rash has resolved or a healthcare professional has provided written documentation confirming that the rash is not contagious and that the child may safely return to school.

Thank you,
Colleen Coleman, RN

UPCOMING DATES

• November 18 - Parent Appreciation Week:
  Grab & Go Breakfast, Dress Like Your Parent (Facebook Family Page) 

• November 19 - Small Saints Playdate (Register HERE) 

• November 20 - Bingo & Brats, 6:00 pm (details below)

• November 23 - Shop for Stories 

• November 23-27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break, Extended Care Available 11/23 & 11/24 

• December 12 - All-School Christmas Services

Click HERE for the full calendar
2'S EXTENDED CARE 11/23-24
PRESCHOOL- 8TH GRADE EXTENDED CARE 11/23-24

PARENT APPRECIATION WEEK IS NEXT WEEK
Parents, we appreciate YOU, and so do our students! We have a couple of fun ways to celebrate you next week!

On Wednesday: Start your morning with a little something from us! Stop by for a Grab-and-Go breakfast during drop-off. Also post a picture for the annual "Dress Like Your Parent" Contest! Have your student dress up like you and show off their look-alike style! Share your photos on our St. Peter School Families Facebook Group. We'll announce the winner in the following week's Saints Update. We can't wait to see those look-alikes!

PARENTS, LET'S MAKE A NIGHT OF IT! 
When was the last time you had a night out with your St. Peter friends? Here's your chance!

Grab your friends, your favorite beverage, and a snack to share because Parent Bingo Night is coming up Friday, November 20!

Forget the to-do lists, take a break from the busy week, and join us for an evening of laughs, friendly competition, BINGO, and chances to win some fabulous prizes! Whether you're feeling lucky or just coming for the fun, it's a night you won't want to miss.

📅 Friday, November 20
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 St. Peter Life Center

We'd love to see a full room, so grab a friend and sign up today!

👉 CLICK HERE for all the details and to register!
🎄JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATION DAYS!🎄
Help us deck the Sanctuary and Life Center for Christmas on Monday, November 23 from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM and then Tuesday, November 24, from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Come for the whole day or just a few hours—every bit helps bring the beauty of the season to life! A few notes: Volunteers may be asked to lift up to 30 lbs and use ladders for decorating. We’ll provide guidance and work safely together. If you’d like to lend a hand, please email Allie Gill at agill@fulllifeinchrist.org. Thank you for helping make St. Peter shine bright this Christmas season!

SUPPORT ST. PETER CUB SCOUT PACK 37!
Get into the Christmas spirit while supporting our Cub Scouts! Purchase a beautiful Christmas wreath and help the boys enjoy fun adventures and memorable experiences throughout the year, including their annual campouts. Every purchase makes a difference!

When placing your order, click the button below and be sure to use code PK37IL003 to support Pack 37. Thank you for supporting our Scouts! ⚜️
GIFT A WREATH NOW
LUNCH ORDERS!
Please note that All hot lunch orders must be placed BEFORE 7:00 pm THURSDAY EVENING of the PRIOR WEEK.
 

🦃 THANKSGIVING LUNCH ORDERS 🦃
With Thanksgiving break approaching, please be sure to complete your lunch order forms by Thursday, November 19. Thank you!
LUNCH ORDER 11/16-20
LUNCH ORDER 11/30- 12/4
MS ALA CARTE 11/16-20
MS ALA CARTE 11/30-12/3

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES ARE IN SKYWARD 
We can’t wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus with you at our School Christmas Services  — one of the most joyful days of our school year! Each school family (pre school-8th grade) will have the opportunity to worship at one of the three services as their children lead on Saturday, December 12th. To view your family’s service time within Skyward, log into your account and click on the Activities tile under your student’s name. Questions or conflicts? Please click HERE.
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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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