Saint Peter School Newsletter

Picture of the week: Seargent Major (ret.) Thomas Payne, SPS school parent, was awarded the Medal of Honor (our nations highest honor for valor) by Congress and the President in 2020 for valorous action taken during 2015, saving the lives of around 75 people. He came to speak to our students on Wednesday during our "Celebrate our Nation" day of Catholic Schools Week. We want to thank Major Payne for coming to speak with our students and for giving them this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

International Night - TONIGHT Friday, January 30th 5:30pm-7:30pm

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fLkBdjx8gb8Qdjkx0rsmiy0CgW5_xZDFHybgnukoWkE/edit?usp=sharing

We have a great international school body that we want to celebrate!!

Calling for families to show us their heritage at a potluck dinner.

You may decorate your table any way you like, some examples: media, photos, games, food, crafts. Interactive tables are very popular. We will provide passports for the kids and country stickers for each table to handout, along with country facts to discuss with table representatives, a scavenger hunt and a large map for kids to tac where they are from. Join us for an amazing night as we tour around the world. All are welcome, even if you don’t host a table!

Marie & Mandy

Parent Association Co-Chairs

Note: Used uniforms will be available for purchase at International Night. Anyone wishing to donate uniforms is welcome to bring them that evening.

• NEXT WEEK: Be on the lookout for re-enrollment information
• Tuesday February 10th: VIRTUS training in the lower parish hall, 2:30-5:00pm
• Friday, February 13th, No School Teacher Professional Development Day.
• February Break No School Monday, February 16th-Friday, February 20th.
• The 100th Day of School for Gr 1-8, February 26th and K1&K2, February 27th.
• Friday, February 27th Student Music for Food Talent Show. See details below.
• The 125th Day of School (celebrating our Quasquicentennial Year!) for Gr 1-8, April 7th and K1&K2, April 8th.
  

As many of you know, last week Ms. Songer's mother, Mary Jane Songer, passed away peacefully at her family home. Mary Jane Songer was a Saint Peter School graduate (Class of 1947), became a teacher and served in both public and private schools, and was very proud that her daughter works at SPS! We are heartbroken for Ms. Songer, and she and her family are in our prayers; our Thursday Mass intention next week will be for Ms. Songer and for her mother's soul.

Ms. Songer asked that we share the following information with the community about her mother and about the funeral arrangements. Please consider supporting Ms. Songer during this time!

Obituary: https://www.joycefuneralhome.com/obituaries/mary-jane-songer

Funeral Information: The Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Wellesley,

Ms. Songer has very kindly and generously requested that, rather than purchasing consolation flowers or gifts, families consider making a donation to Saint Peter School in her Mother's honor. Donations can be made on our website or by following this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/charitable-contributions-in-support-of-saint-peter-school.

Save the Date: Student Music for Food Talent Show

• When: Friday, February 27, at 6:00 pm.

• Admission: Nonperishable food items for a local food pantry.

• Student Auditions: Sign-ups will be announced after Christmas break.

Parent Volunteers: Contact Ms. Gaudette to help.

Bonus picture of the week: A big THANK YOU to all the parents that came in to volunteer to help our teachers have a "Celebrate your Faculty/Staff/Volunteers" lunch today. The PA organized sandwiches, brownies, and cookies for our staff! Thank you to Marie, Mandy, and all those that volunteered today!

These links will remain the same each week, please use them as needed!

This year, due to security concerns, we will not be sharing our student mass schedule publicly. However, keep an eye on your homeroom teacher newsletter to know when your student(s) will be helping to lead the mass. We apologize for the inconvenience that this causes.