Saints Update 10/16/26

October 16, 2026 View this email in your browser

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St. Peter students have the opportunity to begin competing in our Junior Runners program as 3rd graders! Compared to most other schools in our area, that is 1-3 years earlier than most. There is a great sense of pride when one gets to put on the jersey of his/her school and compete on its behalf. At St. Peter our Cross Country and Track & Field programs have a storied history of honoring God with successful seasons at both the state and national level. Our current girls’ XC team are the reigning 2025 Lutheran School State Champions! Tomorrow, they have the unique opportunity to defend their title against a very competitive field of teams down in Bloomington. Our young boys team will also compete in the state meet to see just how they measure up against the best Lutheran schools in Illinois.

The long-term success of the cross country and track programs here over the past dozen years is largely based on the culture that Coach Jeff Rodgers has created. Coach Rodgers takes a very difficult sport and makes it engaging and fun for students as young as 3rd grade while also holding a high standard that sets our boys and girls up to have great success. Coach Rodgers hosts a very well-attended summer running camp called SPARC that meets twice a week during the summer. Here, boys and girls of all ages come together to form a running community and also begin developing a base of running miles before the fall season begins. Thanks to countless volunteer hours from coach Rodgers and the other parents and staff that work alongside him, students at St. Peter have been blessed to begin their running careers early on and in many cases carry on to high school and college.

Please pray for the safe travels of our St. Peter families tomorrow as we head to Bloomington. We know that they will represent God, their families, and our school very well.

Have a great weekend and can’t wait to see your student join the running community at St. Peter in the near future!
~Mr. Goffron

UPCOMING DATES

• October 19 - Dine & Donate

• October 20 & 21 - Donuts with Dad Sign-Up

• October 26-30 - Parent Teacher conferences
(4PS-8th grade. Scheduling is open in Skyward)

• October 30 - No School

Click HERE for the full calendar

2'S EXTENDED CARE 10/30

PRESCHOOL- 8TH GRADE EXTENDED CARE 10/30

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
• October 26-30
• 4’s Preschool (entering Kindergarten next year) through 8th grade. Scheduling is now open in Skyward

🍂 2026 Fall Fest! 🍁

5:00 pm - Special Performance by Tanner Olson (for families and younger children)
Stop by the Sanctuary to enjoy a performance featuring poetry, music, heartfelt storytelling, and a little humor. It's an opportunity to reconnect with what matters most, and be reminded of the hope we have in Christ.

5:30-7:30 pm - Fall Fest Fun
Get ready for an autumn-filled evening of fall fun! Put on your favorite costume and join us on the front lawn for a festive night filled with music, delicious food trucks, pumpkin decorating, and face painting. Snap a picture at the photo booth and bring a flashlight for our scavenger hunt! There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Sweet Treats for a Great Cause!
Our 8th graders will be serving up festive desserts to help raise funds for their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C.! Stop by to treat yourself to a delicious donut, warm cider, and yummy s’mores treats while supporting our students.

6:45 pm - The Slow Down by Tanner Olson (for parents and children 11+)
Through stories, poetry, song, and reflections on faith, this performance offers an opportunity to step away from the routine, gather with others, and be encouraged in Christ.

Bring a Friend to Small Saints Playdates! Have a friend with a little one? Invite them to come play at St. Peter! Our Small Saints Playdates are a fun, relaxed way for children ages 4 and under to play, explore, and make new friends while parents connect, too.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
October 22 • November 19 • January 14 • February 11

Bring your little one and invite a friend, neighbor, or family member with children ages 4 and under. Our Pikler play space encourages movement, motor skills, creativity, and exploration, with plenty of room for babies and little ones to play. Enjoy some light refreshments, meet other St. Peter families, and introduce a friend to the St. Peter community. Our staff will also be available to answer questions and give tours for anyone who may be curious about St. Peter. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s a great way to share St. Peter with someone you know!

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER A SCHOOL SHIRT
Please fill out the sizing form below to secure your child(ren)'s free St. Peter shirt. Please fill out the sizing form HERE!

LOU MALNATI’S DINE & DONATE ON MONDAY!
Mark your calendar for Monday, October 19, from 11:00 AM–10:00 PM and enjoy some delicious deep-dish pizza while supporting St. Peter School! Whether you dine in, order carryout, or get delivery directly through Lou Malnati’s, a portion of your qualifying order will benefit our school! Here’s how to participate: Dine in, call in, or order online or through the Lou Malnati’s app. Use promo code GPFUND26 when ordering online or in the app. Be sure to mention St. Peter or show the fundraiser flyer when placing your order.

Order online at order.loumalnatis.com

Please note: Third-party delivery apps are not eligible. Enjoy pizza night while giving back to St. Peter School. Thank you for supporting our Saints!

FOOD DRIVE
St. Peter’s Community Partners Ministry is organizing its semi-annual food drive for Jehovah - El Buen Pastor Lutheran Church and Good Shepard Christian Academy, in Chicago, serving the Logan Square community. We are helping Jehovah stock their food pantry for the holidays and winter season.

Please place your food donations in the designated area in the narthex through Sunday, November 8. The school children are asked to bring their food donations to chapel on Wednesday, November 11. Please only bring non-perishable items: canned foods (soup, tuna/salmon, ravioli, spaghetti, fruit, vegetables, etc.), packaged foods (coffee, tea, macaroni and cheese, pasta, potatoes, cereal, rice, etc.), paper products (paper plates, paper towels, facial tissue, toilet paper, etc.), and family-size toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, laundry detergent, diapers, etc.).

If you would like to help pack the donations, we will be packing on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am in the Narthex. We appreciate any donations of copier paper boxes to pack the food in. If you have any questions, would like to volunteer, or have boxes, please contact Vaughn or Diane Kuerschner at 847-980-7648. Thank you for your support!

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

Join our multi-generational women’s group this month as our very own Alicia Potvin encourages us to discover a confidence that grows through seasons of loss and rejection, learning to move forward, conquering through Christ. Grounded in 1 Peter 2:4, 9, we’ll be reminded of who we are in Christ and the confidence we can have because of Him. Cozy up with some warm chili and fellowship with other women on October 27, from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Life Center. If you’re able, sign up to bring Chili HERE. Or provide a side dish or dessert (no need to sign up for that). Or just come as you are!

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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