COUGAR CONNECTION
September 2, 2010
A Great Beginning
WOW! What a SUPER start to our school year. The excitement throughout our building is a special gift from God. Our school enrollment is up by 15 students – Thank You God!! Please continue to pray for all the children, teachers, staff and parents of St. Peter’s!
Morning Greetings
I look forward each morning to greeting all the students at the school entrance doors as we begin our school day. Please remember to remain outside the building until the 8:00 AM entrance bell. Children who arrive before 7:50am should be dropped off at the ECC for Latch Key.
Kinderfest is Coming!!
It is not too early to think Kinderfest! On Saturday, September 25, St. Peter’s will hold it Kinderfest Celebration. Kinderfest is a German term that means “Children’s Festival” and is similar to the German Oktoberfest celebration. This event runs from Noon to 6:00PM and includes children’s carnival games; field games including baseball, kickball, and sack races; giant amusement games, a live German band, Silent Auction, German and American food, and drinks (pop, water, & beer). Soon you will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the games and food, and sign up to help with games and earn Service Hours. Put this date on your calendar today!
Fast Direct System
If you have not signed on to our Fast Direct School Management System, please contact Marcia in the school office for directions on how to accomplish this task. It is a simple process, and is a very important link of communication between home and school.
Calendar for the Week:
Sunday:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday Sloppy Joes,
Wednesday Mac-n-Cheese, Parents -Gds.4-8 sports meeting 5pm
Thursday Spaghetti, Parents - 5/6 Outdoor Ed Meeting 6PM Washington DC Meeting
Friday Chicken Nuggets,
Saturday GO BLUE – Beat Irish
Washington DC Parent Meeting
All 8th grade families are expected to attend our initial Washington DC parent & student meeting where you will receive all the important details of this annual spring trip.. The meeting is Thursday, September 9th, at 6:00PM.
5th & 6th Grade Outdoor Education Meeting
All 5th and 6th grade families are expected to attend this informational meeting regarding Outdoor Education on Thursday, September 9th, at 6:45PM. Thee meeting will share the cost, date, and all other important information.
Walk-a-thon 2010
We are excited about our 2nd annual walk-a-thon which will take place on Friday, October 8th, from 1-3pm. The purpose of our walk-a-thon this year is to finish our MIMIO BOARD project so that all of our classrooms are fully equipped with this interactive instructional tool. Although you should have received a handout in your registration packet that explained the purpose and details for the Walk-a-thon, another one is attached to this Cougar Connection. On the back side of that sheet is the pledge sheet. Please have your children begin getting pledges now. The pledge sheets will be turned in on Tuesday, October 5th, so that we can hand out Walk-a-thon T-shirts for everyone to wear during the event. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
Cougar Sports– & Parent Meeting!!
A very important Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 8, at 5:00pm following practices. This meeting is for all parents who will have a child participating in any sport during the year. Please remember that all students who participate in any of our athletic programs must have a sports physical.
School Spirit Day – Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday is a school spirit day at St. Peter’s. On Tuesdays, students may wear any shirt that has St. Peter’s name and/or mascot printed on it as long as the shirt is in good condition, clean, and fits properly. They are to continue to wear dress code pants or shorts. Our Spirit Shop sells a variety of quality St. Peter’s shirts through their Spirit Shop. Order forms are available in the office. Show Your Spirit!!!
P.T.L. MARKET DAY:
Once a month you have the opportunity to place an order through our Market Day Food Program. Order forms are attached to the Cougar Connection, available in the school office, and online. Simply fill out the order form and place it in the Market Day box located on the first floor main hallway. Our first Market Day Delivery is Saturday, September 13th. If you have any questions, contact Heather Voakes – our Market Day Coordinator.
BURGER KING NIGHT - 3rd Tuesday
We are all looking forward to enjoying those delicious burgers and other items on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Burger King located on Harper & Stephens. The food’s delicious and there is a large play area for the kids. St. Peter’s receives 20% of the receipts that are dropped in our collection box between the hours of 4-8PM. It is a fun night for the entire family and a great way to raise funds for our school. See you on Tuesday, September 15th.
Don’t Forget the Forms
Please return to the school office all of the forms that you received in your school registration packet that requested information or parent signatures. These include the St. Peter’s Child Information Card, Volunteer Information Form, the Application for Free and Reduced School Meals, the form for Medication, and the Latch Key for the ECC
Just a Reminder – If you have not paid September tuition, it is due. Thank You