Saint Peter School Newsletter

Picture of the week: our 4th grade class won the MASS DOT "Name a Snowplow" Contest for District 6 this Winter. Here they are, pictured with Phil Eng (middle, General Manager of the MBTA), Representatives from Senator Sal DiDomenico's office, and several MASS DOT snowplow workers. Their name "K-Pop Snow Hunter" (a reference to the very popular movie), was also chosen as a local News Anchor's favorite this year. Look for K-Pop Snow Hunter on the Roads around Cambridge! Thank you to Ms. Toomey for this awesome opportunity for our 4th graders!

This has been a challenging week at Saint Peter School, a week that reminds us that a school is, at its heart, a very human organization. We are shaped by the people who show up for one another through moments of challenge and of grace!

We hold in our hearts Ms. Julie Songer, whose mother passed away peacefully at home on Thursday while we were at Mass; I hope you will join me in praying for her soul and for Ms. Songer and her family. More details about funeral arrangements and ways to support Ms. Songer will be shared soon. We also keep in prayer several other members of our community navigating their own situations:

• Mrs. Flynn unfortunately suffered a broken wrist and rib this week and will be out until at least Monday next week.
• We also have a faculty member that is navigating an unresolved family situation
• Mrs. Adams continues to be in recovery on medical leave, though she is doing well and is in good spirits!

These are the realities of life in a community built on real relationships, and we are grateful for your patience and prayers as we support one another!

However, even amid these challenges, the week has been full of light!

• Our dedicated team continues to inspire me with their commitment to our students and mission. We run a very lean ship, and still manage to take some hits and keep sailing! Thank you to everyone that makes this possible!
• We also joyfully welcome Mr. Daniel Abreu, our new Spanish teacher who will be covering for Sra. Carazo while she is out.
• We also joyfully welcome Ms. Izzie Rose, our new Assistant Director of the After School Program (who will take over as Director when Mr. O'Connor goes on Family Leave in March).
• We were delighted to welcome Phil Eng for a visit alongside our newly named snowplow (see above). Mr. Eng is the General Manager of the MBTA, so quite a big name for the students to get to meet.
• We are prepared and excited for Catholic Schools Week next week! I hope to see many of you at mass on Sunday! Students that wear their uniforms to the Mass on Sunday will have a free tag day on Tuesday next week!

Finally, you should all be aware that progress reports will be making their way made their way home today via Backpack Express. Please read over the progress report and reach out to your teacher(s) if you have any questions.

Thank you for being part of this place that we are all making together!

Snow Day will be Called over the weekend - as many of you know, there is a large snowstorm predicted to come this weekend, particularly Sunday night and into Monday morning. As the weather report becomes more accurate over the weekend, the school will be in touch with more information about the possibility of a Snow Day.

Catholic Schools Week next week (and MAP testing!) - Next week is going to be a whirlwind week for SPS including Catholic Schools Week (please see your emails from your teacher and from the PA for ways to get involved) and MAP testing. Please be extra certain that your students arrive on time next week prepared for standardized testing on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday!

International night - Please see announcement below from the PA about international night! It's one of the best nights of the year, I hope you can make it! International night takes place on Friday, January 30th at 5:30 pm

Bonus Picture of the Week: Peter and Declan (K2) have some fun in the snow!

• 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.
  

Help Us Spread the Word! - St. Peter School Winter Open House

Do you know a family who might be a great fit for St. Peter School? Our Winter Open House is coming up on Thursday, January 29th (9:00 AM–12:00 PM), and we’d love your help sharing the news! It’s a wonderful chance for prospective families to tour the school, meet teachers, and experience our wonderful St. Peter community firsthand. Applications are now open, and we expect some grades to fill up quickly - so early interest is encouraged. Thank you for helping us grow our St. Peter family!

Share this RSVP LINK so we know to expect you.

Requested Items can be sent in to school with your child.

backpacks

men’s t-shirts: M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

men’s boxers: M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

men’s coats: (winter and spring): M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

books and National Geographics

long underwear: M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

sweatshirts: M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

jeans: sizes 30-30 through 52-36 (and anything in-between)

men’s dress shirts: sizes M through 3X

Picture of the Week #3: Greg Cooper (SPS Class of 2018) signs shirts and Jerseys for our students at our annual Harvard Basketball game event! Greg is a Senior this year, and we are so excited that we have been able to support him and that he has been able to inspire our students for the last several years!

International Night - 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.

Hey Team - A third grade parent and coach had a great idea - Harvard vs. Brown women's basketball game on Saturday 1/31 (game starts at 7pm): https://gocrimson.evenue.net/promotions/ST PETER'S BASKETBALL!

Tickets are $12/person. (For the 3rd and 4th grade team, we will be inviting siblings and parents to come along too.) The game will be general admission and it should be no problem for each team to sit together.

The ticket rep said that she would be happy to coordinate a high five tunnel for the St. Peter's girls and the Harvard team.

Let us coaches know if your girls are interested!

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.

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.