Saints Update 10/2/26

October 2, 2026 View this email in your browser

Did You Know?
St. Peter has increased the staffing of its Student Service department by 150% over the past two school years. This department focuses on providing the necessary resources (staffing, tools, opportunities) to best differentiate the learning experience for St. Peter students with support, progress monitoring, and extension of learning in and out of the traditional classroom setting.

Student Services Department
Mari Knea: Director of Student Services
• Coordinates K-8 benchmark assessments
• Oversees our Pathways to Learning Program(1st - 3rd)
• Guides & supports differentiation resources and strategies
• Provides differentiated Extension WIN (What I Need) Time for grades 1 - 5
• Teaches a weekly thinking skills/technology(REACH) class to K-5 classrooms

Kortney Pope: Kdg - 3rd Grade Academic Support
• Leads Academic Teams in our Pathways to Learning Program(2nd - 3rd)
• Provides Tier I/II/III reading support & progress monitoring for students in K-3

Kim Hilgeman: Student A.P. Caseload Manager/Middle School Academic Support
• Manages all student Accommodation Plans
• Facilitates Parent Annual Review Meetings
• Coordinates student accommodations with classroom teachers
• Connects with local school district to advocate for student resources
• Provides academic, executive, & behavioral support for 6th - 8th grade students

Jennifer Sadowski: 4th - 5th Grade Academic Support
• Provides Tier II/III reading support & progress monitoring for students in 4th-5th

~Mr. Goffron

UPCOMING DATES

• October 12 & 13 - No School, Fall Break, Extended Care Available 10/13 (Registration below)

• October 14 & 15 - School Portrait Retakes

• October 14 - Club & Group Portraits

• October 16 - Fall Fest

• October 16 - End of Quarter 1

• October 26-30 - Parent Teacher conferences 4’s Preschool (entering Kindergarten next year) through 8th grade. Scheduling opens in Skyward on October 14th

Click HERE for the full calendar

2'S EXTENDED CARE 10/13

PRESCHOOL- 8TH GRADE EXTENDED CARE 10/13

St. Peter Families - We've got some exciting news! It has been a number of years since the last time we created and distributed a school-wide t-shirt. Well the wait is over! Please fill out the sizing form below to secure your child(ren) their free St. Peter shirt. Please fill out the sizing form HERE!

COZY FOR A CAUSE!
The Hands and Feet of Jesus class is bringing back Cozy for a Cause, a winter gear drive benefiting Cradles to Crayons! Help us spread some warmth by donating: Gently used hats, scarves, gloves, coats, and NEW socks

Donation boxes will be available in the church lobby and vestibule by Bartz Hall from September 30–October 7. Let’s get cozy and help keep kids warm this winter!

Stop by the lobby on Sunday, October 4, for a special bake sale hosted by our Hands and Feet of Jesus class!
Our students are raising funds to purchase new basketballs for our gym, with a goal of $1,000!

Sunday, October 4, 9:00–11:30 AM • Lobby Area • Cash Only
Stop by, grab a sweet treat, and help our students reach their goal. Every purchase makes a difference!

🍂 SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Fall Fest! 🍁
Get ready for an evening full of family fun, delicious food, and all the fall vibes! Join us at St. Peter for family activities, food trucks, and plenty of autumn fun.

🎤 Special Appearance for Parents: The Slow Down with Tanner Olson and Matt Doering!

Enjoy an inspiring and meaningful experience featuring poetry, music, heartfelt storytelling, and a little humor. It's an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and be reminded that hope is still here. 🎃🍁

MAHJ & MINGLE — REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Grab your friends and join us for Mahj & Mingle on Friday, November 6 at Rep’s Place! Whether you’re brand new to Mahjong or already know how to play, come enjoy a fun night out while supporting the Starlight Gala and our new playground!

Doors open at 6:00 PM | Lesson at 6:30 PM | Play begins at 7:00 PM

Tickets are $100 per person and include appetizers, a glass of wine, and a Mahjong lesson. With only 24 seats available, space is limited — grab your spot before they’re gone!

SAVE THE DATE: SHOP FOR STORIES, SUPPORT ST. PETER!
Monday, November 23 | Scout’s Tales
Save the date for a fun day of stories, shopping, and supporting St. Peter! Stop by from 12:00–4:30 PM to hear your favorite St. Peter teachers read, then come back from 5:00–7:00 PM for an Adults-Only Sip & Shop featuring permanent jewelry by Flaherty Jewelers, sweet treats, and more! Stay tuned for our full pop-up lineup! Even better, a portion of all purchases will be donated back to St. Peter! More details and the teacher reading schedule coming soon. Save the date and get ready to shop local for a great cause!

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

SAINTS IN PRAYER • FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids is prayer. Gather with us once a month as we approach God’s throne of grace together, joining our hearts in prayer over our children, St. Peter, and the administration.If prayer is new to you—or praying out loud feels a little outside your comfort zone—please don’t let that keep you from coming. You are welcome to simply come, listen, learn, and pray silently alongside us. There is no experience or expectation required. We’re simply parents learning to seek the Lord together. Saints in Prayer meets after preschool drop-off from 8:30–9:30 on the first Tuesday of each month (10/6, 11/3, 12/1). If you’re dropping off elementary kids, feel free to come earlier and hang out until prayer starts. We’ll meet in the Life Center. Babies and younger kids are welcome!

PHILIPPIANS BIBLE STUDY FOR MOMS
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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