Parent Newsletter #2 (9/21/20)
Well, we’ve finished another week and we are extremely impressed with how well your child(ren) have
handled all of the changes and inconveniences they have faced these past two weeks. Kids are resilient
and can overcome most obstacles put in their way and your kids are shining examples of that resiliency. I
want to take this opportunity to thank all of our families for being patient, understanding, and cooperative
with all of the changes, hardships, and uncertainties that have been thrown in your way. This includes
remaining proactive and prudent when it comes to determining whether or not your child should come to
school if they aren’t feeling well. Thank you for using good judgement because it is the best way for us to
ensure that we continue to have the opportunity to come to school for the remainder of the year. We are
grateful for you and are here to help you navigate these treacherous times so please let us know how we
can help.
In Case You Missed It...
● MAP testing has concluded for the fall season. The students did extremely well and we are proud
of their efforts. We will now analyze all of the results and begin our consultation on what
direction instruction should go and what curricular areas need the most attention. Individual
student MAP results will also be shared with parents during conferences in early November. If
you have any questions or concerns about MAP testing, please contact the school.
● Reminder to please return all required forms that were sent home at the beginning of the school
year if you have not done so already. This includes emergency medical forms, acceptable use
policies, COVID-19 assumption of risk, and others. If you need extra copies, please let us know.
● Our annual St. Peter School discount card fundraiser is underway and we are asking each family
to sell at least ten cards. Additional cards are available if needed so please contact the school
office if you need more. If you are unable to sell all ten, we ask that you please return any unsold
cards in the envelope they came in. The three families who sell the most cards will be rewarded
with pizza gift certificates. The contest ends on October 9th.
● Our first student-led liturgy took place on Wednesday with the 6th grade students leading the
celebration. The younger students (K-2) participated in a teacher-led prayer service at the school
as well. It was great to see students back in the church and participating in the most important part
of our school year. Our next liturgy service will be Wednesday at 8:45 with 5th grade leading.
Please note that the student-led liturgies at the church are open to families who wish to see their
students participate. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to accommodate families during
the prayer service in the gymnasium. We are anxiously awaiting permission to resume
school-wide liturgies at the church and will let you know when that time comes. Thank you for
your continued patience and understanding.
● Our virtual learning day was a success but we want to hear your thoughts about it. Our goal is to
be proactive and allow our families to become more comfortable with our online learning
platform in the event we are forced to switch to remote learning in the future. The general trend of
education right now is to integrate more technology and the Diocese of Toledo has encouraged all
schools to become “technology oriented” when it comes to instruction and curriculum integration.
While we still strongly believe in the traditional method of educating our students, we understand
the value and importance of technology in the classroom setting and we want our students to
grow in this aspect as well.
● Our School Advisory Council conducted its monthly meeting this past Wednesday. New officers
were initiated and the council welcomed a new member, Mr. Scott Gelbaugh. We thank Mr. Gelbaugh
for his willingness to help our school and offer insights about our future direction. We
also want to thank outgoing member Lisa Hoffbauer for her many years of service.
● Congratulations to our September For the Love of Peter winners. The $1,000 winner was James
Reiter, $500 winner was Charlene Beeler, and the $250 winner was Lu Lehman. There are still
plenty of tickets available for purchase in the school office. The next drawing will be on October
13th.
Just Thought You Should Know…
● We are still in need of volunteers for lunch and recess. It can be moms, dads, sisters, uncles,
grandmas, we accept them all. Any way you can help out goes a long way and we are extremely
grateful for all of the help we get. Please contact the school office if you are interested in helping
during lunch and/or recess.
● In May, St. Peter School was selected as one of three recipients of the annual Fantasy of Lights
Charitable Grant. This is a big honor and we are beyond blessed to have the opportunity to
receive some funding for much needed building upgrades and improvements. Some of these
improvements will include new bathroom partitions, toilets, fire escape sidewalk repairs, and new
safety doors for the front entranceway. As part of our grant requirement, we have been asked to
help unload semi trucks for the Fantasy of Lights display this year and we need some volunteer
help. The unload will take place on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00-12:00. If you are interested
in helping with this, please let us know and we will add you to our list. Many hands make light
work. Thanks in advance for your willingness to help in this.
● With our increased emphasis on technological learning and digital assignments, we want our
families to know that all students (2-6) have personal Chromebooks assigned to them this year
and if any family would like to use these Chromebooks at home, we can accommodate. If you
would like to utilize your child(ren)’s Chromebook at home, please stop by the office and
complete a borrowing agreement.
● Our fall picture day will be Friday, October 2nd. Order forms will be going home soon. Even if
you are not buying school pictures, your child’s picture will be taken for the school yearbook so
please wear your Sunday best.
● We are in need of a Scrip order volunteer. This person would be in charge of organizing our Scrip
orders and getting them submitted every four to six weeks. Please let us know if you would be
willing to help out with this.
● A friendly reminder that we require an excuse note upon your child’s return from an absence
(excused or unexcused). This is especially important as we continue to navigate the COVID-19
documentation process and keep track of the health of our students.
● Happy Birthday this week to: Jenna I. (3) and Alexis T. (K)
● Please check the school website at www.stpeterupper.com for latest updates, schedules, or
changes.
Quote of the Week: “ The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in
whatever they want to do.” ~ Kobe Bryant
Well, we’ve finished another week and we are extremely impressed with how well your child(ren) have
handled all of the changes and inconveniences they have faced these past two weeks. Kids are resilient
and can overcome most obstacles put in their way and your kids are shining examples of that resiliency. I
want to take this opportunity to thank all of our families for being patient, understanding, and cooperative
with all of the changes, hardships, and uncertainties that have been thrown in your way. This includes
remaining proactive and prudent when it comes to determining whether or not your child should come to
school if they aren’t feeling well. Thank you for using good judgement because it is the best way for us to
ensure that we continue to have the opportunity to come to school for the remainder of the year. We are
grateful for you and are here to help you navigate these treacherous times so please let us know how we
can help.
In Case You Missed It...
● MAP testing has concluded for the fall season. The students did extremely well and we are proud
of their efforts. We will now analyze all of the results and begin our consultation on what
direction instruction should go and what curricular areas need the most attention. Individual
student MAP results will also be shared with parents during conferences in early November. If
you have any questions or concerns about MAP testing, please contact the school.
● Reminder to please return all required forms that were sent home at the beginning of the school
year if you have not done so already. This includes emergency medical forms, acceptable use
policies, COVID-19 assumption of risk, and others. If you need extra copies, please let us know.
● Our annual St. Peter School discount card fundraiser is underway and we are asking each family
to sell at least ten cards. Additional cards are available if needed so please contact the school
office if you need more. If you are unable to sell all ten, we ask that you please return any unsold
cards in the envelope they came in. The three families who sell the most cards will be rewarded
with pizza gift certificates. The contest ends on October 9th.
● Our first student-led liturgy took place on Wednesday with the 6th grade students leading the
celebration. The younger students (K-2) participated in a teacher-led prayer service at the school
as well. It was great to see students back in the church and participating in the most important part
of our school year. Our next liturgy service will be Wednesday at 8:45 with 5th grade leading.
Please note that the student-led liturgies at the church are open to families who wish to see their
students participate. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to accommodate families during
the prayer service in the gymnasium. We are anxiously awaiting permission to resume
school-wide liturgies at the church and will let you know when that time comes. Thank you for
your continued patience and understanding.
● Our virtual learning day was a success but we want to hear your thoughts about it. Our goal is to
be proactive and allow our families to become more comfortable with our online learning
platform in the event we are forced to switch to remote learning in the future. The general trend of
education right now is to integrate more technology and the Diocese of Toledo has encouraged all
schools to become “technology oriented” when it comes to instruction and curriculum integration.
While we still strongly believe in the traditional method of educating our students, we understand
the value and importance of technology in the classroom setting and we want our students to
grow in this aspect as well.
● Our School Advisory Council conducted its monthly meeting this past Wednesday. New officers
were initiated and the council welcomed a new member, Mr. Scott Gelbaugh. We thank Mr. Gelbaugh
for his willingness to help our school and offer insights about our future direction. We
also want to thank outgoing member Lisa Hoffbauer for her many years of service.
● Congratulations to our September For the Love of Peter winners. The $1,000 winner was James
Reiter, $500 winner was Charlene Beeler, and the $250 winner was Lu Lehman. There are still
plenty of tickets available for purchase in the school office. The next drawing will be on October
13th.
Just Thought You Should Know…
● We are still in need of volunteers for lunch and recess. It can be moms, dads, sisters, uncles,
grandmas, we accept them all. Any way you can help out goes a long way and we are extremely
grateful for all of the help we get. Please contact the school office if you are interested in helping
during lunch and/or recess.
● In May, St. Peter School was selected as one of three recipients of the annual Fantasy of Lights
Charitable Grant. This is a big honor and we are beyond blessed to have the opportunity to
receive some funding for much needed building upgrades and improvements. Some of these
improvements will include new bathroom partitions, toilets, fire escape sidewalk repairs, and new
safety doors for the front entranceway. As part of our grant requirement, we have been asked to
help unload semi trucks for the Fantasy of Lights display this year and we need some volunteer
help. The unload will take place on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00-12:00. If you are interested
in helping with this, please let us know and we will add you to our list. Many hands make light
work. Thanks in advance for your willingness to help in this.
● With our increased emphasis on technological learning and digital assignments, we want our
families to know that all students (2-6) have personal Chromebooks assigned to them this year
and if any family would like to use these Chromebooks at home, we can accommodate. If you
would like to utilize your child(ren)’s Chromebook at home, please stop by the office and
complete a borrowing agreement.
● Our fall picture day will be Friday, October 2nd. Order forms will be going home soon. Even if
you are not buying school pictures, your child’s picture will be taken for the school yearbook so
please wear your Sunday best.
● We are in need of a Scrip order volunteer. This person would be in charge of organizing our Scrip
orders and getting them submitted every four to six weeks. Please let us know if you would be
willing to help out with this.
● A friendly reminder that we require an excuse note upon your child’s return from an absence
(excused or unexcused). This is especially important as we continue to navigate the COVID-19
documentation process and keep track of the health of our students.
● Happy Birthday this week to: Jenna I. (3) and Alexis T. (K)
● Please check the school website at www.stpeterupper.com for latest updates, schedules, or
changes.
Quote of the Week: “ The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in
whatever they want to do.” ~ Kobe Bryant
Sept. 30 Liturgy Gr. 3-6 In church
Gr. 4 Bible Presentation Oct. 2 Fall Picture Day Return To School Procedures
Latest Changes & Updates as of 8/27/2020. 
October 2nd. 
Click HERE for more information. Google Classroom Overview.webm For Parents
Click on the video below to view. 
St. Peter’s School is now registered through Amazon Smile. This program is a fundraising program through Amazon.com. Each time a purchase is made through this program, Amazon donates .5% of the purchase price back to the School. Please consider using this each time you purchase an item on Amazon. There is no limit on the usage, and this can be used by anyone who currently has an Amazon account. Please go to https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_ge_ul_lm_raas for more details on the program. 
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St. Peter's Discount Cards Are Now Available. Contact a student or the school to purchase your cards.
FOR THE LOVE OF PETE September Winners $1,000- James Reiter $500- Charlene Beeler $250- Lu Lehman. 245 tickets were entered in the raffle drum for the September. The October raffle will take place on October 13! There are eight monthly drawings and one Grand Prize drawing remaining. Tickets are available at St. Peter School. Contact Amy Hinesman 740-496-1311 or Amy Irwin 419-209-0604 with any questions. 
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We are collecting Box Tops for Education all year. Each box top earns ten cents for the school. Ask your friends and neighbors to save them for us. They can be sent to school anytime during the year.
CALLING ALL ST. PETER SCHOOL ALUMNI!
We need your help. We are compiling a contact list of our alumni in order to keep you all up-to-date on the happenings here at St. Peter School. This is part of our continuing effort to further connect our past with our present so we would greatly appreciate your assistance. Please click on the link below and fill out the contact information and we will be sure to keep you in the loop! Thanks for leaving a great legacy that our future and current generations can look up to. 
Click HERE to submit your contact information. 
Click HERE for more information.
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Reminder to St. Peter School families who are enrolled in Smart Tuition to please check the due date for tuition payments to ensure they are paid on time. Smart Tuition charges a $50 late fee for all delinquent payments so please pay attention to due dates. If you have any questions please let us know. Thanks. St. Peter's Online Learning Option Attention St. Peter School Families: Please see attached memo concerning our school's online learning option. Please also complete the Google Form in the link below to let us know if you intend to enroll in our online learning platform to begin the school year. Also, the start date for school has been moved from August 26th, to September 8th in accordance with the USEVS district change. All other school activities planned for August are still tentatively scheduled. New school calendar will be coming soon. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHdF3qr1R7bVFtpIBuWI_eLUjhXNLfgK4WGMjqTHqUd51W7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link Blake England Principal St. Peter Catholic School (419) 294-1395 Here are the links to the Reset and Restart documents that the ODE sent out as well as the COVID-19 Prevention Guidance that the ODH sent out as well. These are the documents that we used to reference our plans. Just want families to know where these policies are coming from.
Thanks Mr. England Principal
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