Saint Peter's Catholic School

December 8, 2023

Happy Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary!

A beautiful reminder for all of us:

“The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Chosen before time to be the Mother of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ, God created Mary perfect, full of grace, preserving her from the stain of Original Sin. Mary Immaculate is the most beautiful fruit of the work of the redemption accomplished by her Son, thereby making her the perfect model of holiness for all Christians.” (Bishop Robert Barron)

An Advent Prayer for children:

My little Lord Jesus, I love You and thank You for this Advent season. Please help me to understand all that You have done for me. Your loving mother held You in her heart and brought

You into this world. Help me to do the same.

My loving Jesus, I choose You, this Advent, as my King and my God. Draw me close to You and help me to see my sins so that I can change the things that You want me to change.

Mother Mary, pray for me this Advent so that I may do all that God wants me to do. You said “Yes” to all that God asked of you. Please pray for me that I may do the same.

Come, Lord Jesus,

Come, Lord Jesus,

Come, Lord Jesus, come!

I love You, Jesus.

Amen.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thank you and God bless,

Ann M Feltner

Dear Saint Peter’s Catholic School Families,

Please continue to email your child’s teacher and myself (rclarke@charlestondiocese.org) if your child is sick. Part of my job is to track illnesses within our school family, so your communication is important.

If your child is feverish (100.3 F and above) please keep them at home. Generally, children can return once they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medications) AND feel well enough to participate in school.

Please consider the health of fellow classmates and teachers when sending your child back to school after an illness. If your child is coughing incessantly or cannot adequately wipe their nose, another day or two at home may be warranted. This is especially true in our younger grades, where our students share tables. I understand coughs and congestion can linger. Contact me if this is the case, and we can figure out a plan of care.

Per the Diocese of Charleston policy, all over the counter medication given during school hours require a Medication Authorization Form to be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian. Over the counter medication cannot be taken for three (3) or more consecutive days without also having a licensed healthcare provider’s signature. All prescription medication requires a Medication Authorization Form to be filled out and signed by parent/guardian and the licensed healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.

If your child needs to take any medication during school hours, the Medication Authorization Form (attached below) and the medication must be brought to the school office by a parent/guardian. Do not send medication in a student’s backpack. All OTC medication must be unopened and in its original packaging. All prescription medication must be in its original container with a pharmacy label.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

Have a great weekend,

Nurse Becca

Hello Saint Peter's Families,

Please remember that the link for our School Newsletter will be emailed to you every week. They are filled with information, important dates and events, announcements, and photos from the current week. Please read them all the way through so you don't miss anything.

Dec. 10- HFH Check presentation @ 11:00 am mass

Dec. 11- Last Day to bring in toys for the 5th Grade Toy Drive

Dec. 13- Christmas Program @ 6:00 pm in the church (Students must be in the classroom by 5:30, wearing their Christmas best!)

Dec. 14- 8:30 am School Mass (October and November Virtue awards will be presented).

Dec. 19- Dress Down Day- Pajama Day!

Dec. 19- Spirit Night @ Fat Patties 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

Dec. 20- 12:00 pm/Early Dismissal

Dec. 20- Christmas Brunch @ 10:00 am

Dec. 21-Jan. 2- Christmas Break! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jan. 3- Welcome Back to School!

Jan. 3- Re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year Opens

Feb. 1- Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year Opens to New Families

Mar. 1- Financial Assistance Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year Due

https://saintpeters.school/upcoming-events/

(you can even sync your google calendar to our school calendar and always be up to date on upcoming events!)

Have you ordered your lunches for next week? You can order a month at a time or for the whole year. You can also go back into your FACTS account and change it (as long as it is before the deadline for that week).

The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs" (USCCA). They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life.

*Pickup is at 5:00 pm in the Walsh Palmetto Room unless otherwise noted. Students who are in the aftercare program will be sent to the library.

Monday, 12/18 – Scene 8

Savannah, Katelyn, Sydney, Brooklyn, Ben, Delilah, Chloe, Delfina, Caitlin, Jessica, Naomi, Emma

*If your child(ren) cannot make it to a rehearsal, please send Mrs. T or Mrs. Rothermel an email to let us know! (mtaormina@charlestondiocese.org & athompson@charlestondiocsese.org)

Spirit Night will be Tuesday, Dec. 19th at Fat Patties from 5:00 pm til 7:00 pm.

Fat Patties will generously give 10% of all sales back to our school! Tell your family, friends, neighbors. It will be a good night to not worry about cooking dinner.

What is a Spirit Night?

Spirit Nights are fundraisers for the PTO and the school that are conducted at local restaurants and businesses. It is not a mandatory event, but staff and families are encouraged to participate as this is a great opportunity to support our school and local businesses in our community.

You don't have to cook dinner and a portion of the money from the sales goes back to Saint Peter's. It is a win, win!

We would love your help! Please take a look at the sign up genius and see if there is anything that you are able to help with. Thank you for helping us make our school great!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAF2DA1F8C25-parent

If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Helen Walker at stpetersptobeaufort@gmail.com

12/11 Mon Bolden Laurel Bay (260 Elliot Drive, Beaufort 29906)

12/14 Thurs Cross Schools Cross (495 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910)

12/19 Tues Lowcountry Montessori YMCA Beaufort (1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935)

1/8 Mon Holy Trinity Holy Trinity (2712 Jones Ave, Beaufort)

1/11 Thurs Saint Gregory the Great (38 St Gregory Dr, Bluffton, SC 29909)

1/16 Tues Bolden Laurel Bay (260 Elliot Drive, Beaufort 29906)

1/19 Friday Lowcountry Montessori YMCA Beaufort (1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935)

Become a part of the St. Peter’s Catholic School Family! We are seeking a faith-filled applicant who is animated, caring, and creative.

Hours are 2:45 pm-5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Even a couple, specific set days of the week can be an option.

Please feel free to reach out to anyone you may know who might be interested.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48AAA829AAFB6-cafeteria

We are looking for parents willing to help our catechist during next year classes. Wednesday or Thursday sessions either in the 8:00-11:15 am or 1:00-2:30 pm sessions. If you are interested, please contact Sally formation@stpetersbeaufort.org or call 716-361-4071.

Peace and God Bless,

Sally Anne Leyda

Pastoral Associate

St. Peters Catholic Church

Beaufort, South Carolina

716-361-4071

Parents, if you are looking for volunteer hours, please contact Mrs. Coombes, our media center teacher at mcoombes@charlestondiocese.org.

Days- Mondays and/or Wednesdays.

Time- any length of time between 9:50 am and 2:45 pm

Helping for any length of time is always appreciated. Thank you.

For the safety of all of our students and families, the Diocese of Charleston requires that all volunteers and employees complete a Safe Environment file.

There are 4 things needed:

1. Legal first and last name
2. Email address

An email from the Diocese will be sent to you to complete the background screening.

2 & 3- Complete and PRINT the certificate for 2 courses (in the required courses section)... https://charleston.cmgconnect.org/

1. Vulnerable Adults
2. Safe Haven

4- Code of Conduct- Appendix II- page 8- signed and returned (see attachment)

5- (Optional) Driving Clearance (For Fieldtrips) - Please provide me with...

1. Completed driving form (see attachment)
2. A copy of your driver's license
3. A copy of your insurance declaration page. This will list your coverage. Please note that an insurance card is not enough information. (the Diocese's requires a minimum coverage of $100,000/$300,000 for drivers)

Even if you are not able to volunteer in the near future, completing your file Now would eliminate the rush to get it completed when an opportunity you are interested arises.

ORDER TODAY

Monday- Sabor de Casa

Tuesday- Upper Crust Pizza

Thursday- Chick-Fil-A

To Order:

• Go to www.factsmgt.com
• Choose the “Parent Login” Tab
• Choose the “FACTS Family Portal”
• Login (our District Code is SPCS-SC)
• There will be a menu on the left-hand side
• Choose “Student”
• Choose “Lunch”
• “Create Web Order”
• Choose the item and quantity you want to order for the date desired
• Then hit Enter or Order

If you have multiple children, you will need order under each child’s name.

(You can verify that your order was place by looking on your lunch calendar. Any items ordered will be highlighted in blue)

Deadline to order for the week is the Sunday before the week starts-

This is different from last year. We are hoping to be able to have a count to the teachers more easily and further in advance to ensure that every student has either brought or bought a lunch for the day.

Have you ordered your lunches for next week? You can order a month at a time or for the whole year. You can also go back into your FACTS account and change it (as long as it is before the deadline for that week).

Madison Cowden

This week in Pre-K3, our theme was gingerbread. We read and retold the story of The Gingerbread Man and made our own directed drawings of gingerbread boys and girls. We ended our gingerbread unit with a gingerbread hunt around the school. He was too fast, but he did leave us some yummy treats.

This week in Mrs. Shepard's Pre-K4 class, the students learned about Saint Nicholas, made ornaments for our Jesse Tree, and learned about foods that come from trees. We also got to celebrate Madison's 5th birthday!

This week in Mrs. Heightland's Pre-K4 class, our class worked on letter C, name writing, and celebrated Saint Nicholas's day.

It is the most wonderful time of the year!

K5 had lots of fun working with our 6th grade “buddies” with a fun holiday drawing activity.

Saint Nicholas day was on December 6th. We enjoyed watching the story of Saint Nicholas. We also had a visit from Saint Nicholas who filled our shoes with delicious treats.

1st graders learn to measure using nonstandard units and enjoy Christmas shopping at Santa’s Workshop!

The 2nd grade teamed up with the third grade for reading this week! They enjoyed having a reading buddy and experienced sharing a book and a story with their buddy.

This week, 3rd grade was given the honor of being able to decorate the school's Christmas tree. They enjoyed working on their teamwork skills to find the perfect spot for each ornament.

In preparation for Christmas the students are making hand painted Advent wreath placemats, with a prayer poem blessing, Christmas trees, stockings, ornaments, and cards.

4th Grade's Colonial Day! They really enjoyed their own homemade bread and butter!

Many of our 4th graders joined the Children's singing Christmas Carols for the Tour of Homes!

With the beautiful Fall weather the 4th grade enjoyed Science class outside on Thursday.

5th grade students enjoyed shopping at the Santa gift shop. One of our students was so excited to share his knowledge of World War I. And students got a special treat on the Saint Nicholas day.

6th grade enjoyed hosting the second annual Santa’s Workshop. They were able to help the younger students pick out gifts for their loved ones and help them wrap their items. Sixth grade students had to learn how to take inventory, set up displays, and help students figure out if they had enough money to purchase all the gifts on their wish lists. It was a great math lesson!

JPII is our Low Country Deanery for 7th grade, 8th grade, and high school which serves our Catholic students in Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head.

JPII Happenings, a weekly publication of calendar events and news for the John Paul II Catholic School community, is now available online. The hope is that JPII Happenings will serve as a reminder for the school's upcoming events as well as news about our wonderful students and community.

Visit their school website HERE

The absence of “hard historical facts” is not necessarily an obstacle to the popularity of saints, as the devotion to Saint Nicholas shows. Both the Eastern and Western Churches honor him, and it is claimed that after the Blessed Virgin, he is the saint most pictured by Christian artists.