1/11 Newsletter

St. Petronille Catholic School

A Note from Mr. Schmidt

Dear St. Petronille Families,

It was a great week of getting back to the action of school! While I know it can be hard to readjust to the pace and length of the school day, our students and teachers did a great job this week getting back in the swing of things. The students have also done a good job of demonstrating our January CHARGERS Trait of being Generous! Throughout the month, we will be supporting the value of being selfless and giving towards others, seeking to serve them and our community!

Please also make sure to complete the re-enrollment process for the 2025-26 school year. You should have received an email through FACTS before break with instructions on completing the enrollment packet for next school year for your returning students. Please complete the packet by January 17. We are only at a 55% completion rate, and it is important for us to have a strong idea of our numbers as we make admissions decisions in February. Thank you in advance for your attention to completing the re-enrollment packet!

If you are planning on applying for a new student to come to St. Pets next year, please make sure to complete an application for them by February 7. The online application can be found on the Admissions page of our website or by clicking on the photo below this letter.

We look forward to another great week next week, but not before we have a great Donut Sunday hosted by our PO with support from our 1st and 5th graders after the 9:30 AM mass this Sunday!

God bless,

Eric Schmidt

Principal

Coffee and Donuts After Mass on 1/12!

Trivia Night on 1/25!

Lights, Camera, Auction on March 8!

With only 8 weeks until LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTION! now is the time to make an impactful donation.

Proceeds from the annual auction are applied to the gap in the school’s operating budget and fund essential programs for curriculum enhancements, classroom and facility improvements, professional development, and student services.

Whether you donate an item, sponsor the event, advertise in the auction program, volunteer your time, bid on auction packages, or attend the event, you will contribute to the success of the auction.

All donations are due by 1/31/25. Act today! Visit stpetsauction25.givesmart.com

For questions, auction@stpetschool.org Thank you for your support.

How To Support the Auction

Auction Wish List

Catholic Schools Week Mass and Open House on 1/26!

Enrichment Clubs are Coming Soon!

Enrichment Clubs Conditions of Participation

Enrichment Club Flyers

Ski Weekend Update and Important Information

Hello all. The ski weekend is fast approaching for February 7-9th. If you haven't booked your room yet, definitely do so by calling Eagle Ridge Resort at 815-777-2500. We have well over 200 people already confirmed again this year. Additionally, as it relates to rentals and lift tickets, below is the discounted site to use. As a note, a one hour group lesson is free if you do a lift ticket plus rent gear. It is not required, but it is nice for beginners or a refresher for those who haven't skied much.

As always, text me at 773-960-6675 with any questions and make sure and email me at coreyengesser@gmail.com with the following if you haven't done so already: number of adults coming, number of kids coming and grade levels. We need this info for planning with the resort for food, etc.

Can't wait to see you all for a fun ski weekend!

-Corey Engesser

Discounted Ticket Link

Backpack Mail

Photos of the Week

We love the tradition of our 2nd grade students celebrating the Epiphany by visiting our classrooms and offices to tell us about the visit of the Three Kings! Please look for our new signs celebrating the birth of Christ that are now over every classroom and office door and that have been blessed by Fr. Les!