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Saints Update 8/28/26
August 28, 2026     View this email in your browser

Friday afternoon is here!
The first full week of school has wrapped up and it’s beginning to look and feel a lot like school…..again. Thank you preschool 3/4s families through 8th grade for your time this week invested into our Orientation evenings. Our intention is that you leave feeling better informed and connected. If you feel that isn’t the case, please reach out directly to your teacher for additional follow-up.

I'd like to personally ask for your prayers for a few of our team members. The start of the school year is already a season of high investment for teachers — you can see it in every carefully arranged classroom and every small detail meant to help your children feel welcome. This August, several of our teachers have also been carrying the weight of losing a loved one. Mrs. Schutz, our 2nd grade teacher, lost her father in Texas in early August. Just this past week, Mrs. Snively, our 4th grade teacher, lost her oldest sister, and Mrs. Shield lost her father only two days ago.

I am confident that our close-knit community will rally alongside these three ladies in particular with prayers of support, prayers for comfort, and prayers seeking the kind of peace that only the Holy Spirit can provide. Thank you in advance for extending extra grace and understanding to these ladies as they navigate this difficult season. 

Have a blessed weekend!
~Mr. Goffron

UPCOMING DATES

August 28 - Back to School Bowling Night, 7:00 PM, RSVP HERE  location has changed to Beverly Lanes

September 1 - PTL Info Night, 5:30 - 6:30 PM (more details below)

September 1 - Beginning Band & Strings Info Night, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

September 7 - No School, Labor Day (Extended Care not available)

September 10 or 11 - Mornings with Mom, Sign-Up HERE

September 10 - Fall Sports Pictures

October 2 - Trivia Night RSVP HERE

 

Click HERE for the full calendar

STUDENT HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Parents, please take a moment to log in to Skyward Family Access and review the Student Handbook. After reviewing the handbook, you will need to complete the acknowledgment/sign-off confirming that you have read and understand the information. Thank you for helping us start the school year on the same page!

Want to make a difference at St. Peter? Join our Parent Teacher League (PTL)!

The PTL helps connect students, families, and faculty—and every bit of involvement makes a difference. Whether you have lots of time or just a little, volunteering is a great way to:

✨ Connect with other St. Peter families
✨ Get to know the students in your child’s class
✨ Support and encourage our teachers and staff
✨ Help strengthen our school community

You don’t have to do it all—you just have to be willing to help where you can!

Stop by the PTL Info Night on Tuesday, September 1 | Bartz Hall
5:30 PM — Lead Room Parents
6:00 PM — All Parents Welcome: PTL Overview & Q&A

Come learn more, meet other parents, and discover how you can be part of making St. Peter an even stronger community. Sign up HERE. We’d love to have you join us!
ST. PETER TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK!
Grab your friends, pick a team theme, and get ready for a fun night out at our 3rd Annual St. Peter Trivia Night on Friday, October 2! Teams of 6–8 people will compete in rounds of trivia throughout the evening, with prizes, raffles, games, and plenty of fun along the way. No trivia expertise required! Whether you’re in it to win it or just looking for a great night out with friends, Trivia Night is for all skill levels. The evening is BYOF & BYOB — bring your own food and beverages and make the night your own! Teams are also encouraged to choose a theme and have fun with costumes, table decorations, themed food, or all three. It’s completely optional, but there is a prize for Best Team Theme! Don’t have a team? Don’t let that stop you from registering! Invite friends, connect with other St. Peter families, or let us know when you register that you’d like help finding a team. Tickets are $25 per person, and proceeds from Trivia Night provide seed money for our 2027 St. Peter Starlight Gala, benefiting our new playground. Registration HERE! Gather your team and join us for one of our favorite adults-only nights of the year!
DISCOVER MORE WITH ACE!
Fall 2026 ACE registration will close on September 4th! Classes run September 8–October 29. Learn more about ACE HERE!

FINE ARTS REGISTRATION
Our Fine Arts program offers students a diverse range of opportunities for artistic expression. Our programs presently include: Band (grades 4-8) • Choir (grades 3-8) • String Program (grades K-8) • Private Piano and Guitar Lessons (grades 1-8) • Spring Musical Production (grades 5-8)

Trained, certified teachers lead these activities within the fine arts area. Culminating activities take place in regularly scheduled concerts, community events, as well as chapel and church services. Learn more about our programs and sign up HERE!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
We had a wonderful response to my article last week with several new participants signing up to scan their receipts. A big Thank You to the parent  who purchased Nugget merchandise and added $40.00 to our total! If we get 4 new enrollees in the program before the end of the month, we will earn another bonus. It's easy to do. Download the BTFE app, assign St. Peter as your school, use our special Referral code of RKJ22BC8 when prompted and scan your receipts. Even if you think you didn't purchase a participating product, you would be surprised at how often a product pops up that you didn't realize was in the program. So scan everything! You can scan a receipt up to two weeks after purchase, so pull out those receipts from your back-to-school grocery and school supply shopping. Please consider participating in this worthwhile program. It costs you nothing but a few seconds of your time after every shopping trip. We earn money based on what you purchased.
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

DISCIPLESHIP HOUR IS BACK! LAUNCHING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 | 10:00–11:00 AM
In the midst of busy schedules, growing kids, and all the demands of life, where do you and your family go to be spiritually refreshed and encouraged? Where can you ask questions, build meaningful friendships, and grow in your faith? 

At St. Peter, we believe we were made to grow in faith together. That’s why we’re excited to invite your family to Discipleship Hour, Sundays from 10:00–11:00 AM—with opportunities for every age and stage of life. Click below for more information and to register. 
The Forge Men’s Group is kicking off the fall on Tuesday, September 8! Join us for a great evening of fellowship, conversation, and Mission BBQ.

Tuesday, September 8
6:30–8:00 PM
St. Peter Lutheran Church – Life Center

Mission BBQ will be provided. A freewill offering will be accepted to help defray the cost. Come hungry, bring a friend, and let’s kick off another great season of The Forge! 
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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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