Saints Update 10/30/26

October 30, 2026 View this email in your browser

Did You Know...

In my last edition of October’s “Did you Know Series” I’m excited to talk about Christmas! Personally, I love Christmas time - the lights, the snow (we’ve not had a white Christmas in a while), and the music. Since I’ve started my ministry at St. Peter, our school Christmas service has become another one of my personal favorite events of the season. A dedicated team of school and church staff collaborate to create a service that celebrates the birth of Christ, empowers students ages 3-14 to lead a full sanctuary in worship, and encourages our family and friends to join in lifting thanks and praise for the birth of our Saviour. Our planning team strategically divides our roughly 375 students across three different services to ensure that we have similar grade representation in each of the three services and that extended families can prayerfully all worship together. Oh, and how could I forget, we have a great social gathering after each service in the Life Center with treats, a small project, and time of fellowship.

So why am I bringing up Christmas services now while we are still in October? This week you were sent an email with your family’s assigned service time. The email would have come from Skyward on October 27th with a subject line of “St. Peter School Christmas Time Announcement.” Our committee wanted to ensure that families had ample notification of their assigned service time on Saturday, December 12th in order to plan their day. Please note this special celebration on your family calendar and check out the website if you have any questions. Get ready to start hearing your students singing Christmas songs as we begin practicing for the Christmas service as we enter November.

I pray you found parent-teacher conferences to be a time of building our partnership together.

Have a great weekend.
~Mr. Goffron

UPCOMING DATES

• November 6 - Mahj & Mingle Fundraiser

• November 9 - Winter ACE Begins

• November 10 - Winter Athletics Begin

• November 11 - Food Drive for Jehovah Lutheran Ministries

• November 20 - Bingo & Potluck, 6:00 pm

• 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

Student Council will begin collecting Saints gear that no longer fits and can be “handed down” to our younger students to bless their St. Peter wardrobe. Please start digging through those bins and drawers and bring any Saints gear that no longer fits your child(ren) to the main office beginning Monday, November 2nd.

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.

MAHJ & MINGLE — REGISTRATION ENDS SOON
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! Register HERE

ROLL OUT THE BARREL & GET READY TO WIN!
Join us on Friday, November 20 at 6:00 pm in the St. Peter Life Center for the ultimate night of high-stakes Bingo! Bring your favorite beverage, a snack to share, and your lucky charms for a fantastic evening.

Click HERE for Full Details and to register!

WINTER ATHLETICS 2026 🏀📣
Get ready for Winter Athletics at St. Peter! Students in 4th–8th grade can participate in basketball and cheer. The season kicks off November 10, with more details coming soon. We look forward to another great season of teamwork, school spirit, and Saints pride! Sign up HERE!⚜️❤️

WINTER ACE IS HERE!
Give your child something exciting to look forward to after school! St. Peter’s ACE (Arts, Culture, and Entertainment) Program offers engaging, hands-on classes for students in Preschool through 8th grade, giving them opportunities to explore new interests, discover their talents, and learn new skills. From creative arts to exciting enrichment activities, there’s something for everyone! Winter ACE registration is open in Skyward—log in and select the ACE Registration tile to explore classes and sign up today.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION + Athletic Equipment = Kids Win!
Let’s help our Saints gear up! St. Peter’s Box Tops for Education (BTFE) program is turning everyday shopping into support for our students! This school year, we’re dedicating our Box Tops earnings toward new athletic equipment, including basketballs, volleyballs, and other sports essentials to help our Saints stay active and ready to play. Here’s where we stand: St. Peter currently has $195 in Box Tops earnings! Checks arrive twice a year, in late December and late April. Earnings through November 1 will be included in the December check, while earnings from November 2 through March 1 will be included in the April check. Let’s push our December total past $200! Every eligible receipt scanned helps us get closer to purchasing the equipment our students need.

How to help:
• Download the Box Tops for Education (BTFE) app from your app store.
• Select St. Peter Arlington Heights as your school.
• Enter our school’s unique code: RKJ22BC8 to earn bonus rewards when you scan your first eligible receipt.
• Scan eligible receipts within two weeks of purchase to help St. Peter earn even more!

New to Box Tops? You can still scan eligible receipts from the past two weeks. And remember, anyone can earn Box Tops for St. Peter! Invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and neighbors to join in. It costs nothing to participate, and every little bit adds up! Together, we can turn everyday purchases into equipment and opportunities that help our Saints learn, grow, and thrive. Let’s Go, Saints!

🎃 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

HELP MAKE OUR STARLIGHT GALA AUCTION SHINE!
Our Starlight Gala is coming up on Friday, March 12, 2027, and we're on the hunt for some amazing donations to make our silent and live auctions a success!

Have a favorite restaurant, salon, boutique, or local business you love? Maybe you own a business, have season tickets you're willing to share, or know someone who could donate a unique experience. We'd LOVE your help!

We're looking for gift cards, merchandise, services, sporting event tickets, vacation stays, unique experiences, and more! No donation is too big or too small, and every contribution brings us one step closer to our goal of building a brand-new playground for St. Peter!

Have something to donate or a business connection to share? Contact Allison Gill at agill@FullLifeinChrist.org or drop off your donation at the church or school office.

Together, we can make this year's Gala shine brighter than ever. Thank you for helping us create something special for our students and generations to come!

2ND QUARTER CHAPEL OFFERING: Sharing Christ’s Love with Girls in South Africa
St. Peter is partnering with our dear friend, Maureen Nyaka, and Ntombizimele (pronounced “Nn-tome-bee-zeemay-lay”), a new women’s ministry in South Africa whose name means “A Woman Who Stands on Her Own.”
Ntombizimele seeks to bring hope, healing, and practical support to women and girls who have experienced abuse, neglect, and other difficult circumstances. Through Christ-centered compassion, mentorship, job and life-skills training, essential hygiene supplies, and health and wellness support, the ministry helps women and girls rebuild confidence, restore dignity, and work toward a brighter, more independent future.

Just $13 can provide one girl with a year of essential hygiene support! Access to basic hygiene supplies can help a girl maintain her dignity, care for her health, and continue attending school. Our goal is to support 100 girls for an entire year, raising approximately $1,300.

Your gift is about more than providing supplies. It’s about reminding a girl that she matters, she has not been forgotten, and she is deeply loved by God.

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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