February 8, 2012
RAPUNZEL
. . . starring Mr. Jim Smith as the prince and Ms. Mulherin as Rapunzel!
Librarian Mrs. Salyers, second grade teacher Miss Mulherin and principal Mr. Smith had a surprise
for second graders yesterday when they paid their weekly visit to the library for book checkout! A fairy tale play "Rapunzel" was performed
by Miss Mulherin and Mr. Smith with set design by Mrs. Salyers!
On Friday, Ms. Michael and Mr. Smith star in the same play for the other second grade class.
Enjoy the SP YouTube posting!
(Mr. Smith, you might just be headed to Broadway!!)
Click here to view the SP YouTube video!
February 6, 2012
MOVE UP DAY!
One of the many activities of Catholic Schools Week was "Move Up Day" when all grade levels from first through sixth grade spent a little time
in the classrooms that will be their home for next school year! Sixth graders pictured here walked over with Mr. Smith to the junior high/high school building and met
up with Mrs. Reith so they could spend part of the day on the junior high floor and in the classrooms there.
KEY BANK VISITORS
Representatives from Key Bank visited the first graders in January to talk about employment opportunities at a bank, what a bank does and how important it is to save your money.
And teacher Mrs. Sue Scheurer reported that the highlight, of course, was meeting Keytoon the mascot. Thank you to Mrs. Scheurer for sending this information and the photos!
February 2, 2012
SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to these fifth and sixth grade students whose names are listed below for receiving First Honors and
Second Honors during second
quarter at St. Peter's Elementary School.
First Honors-Grades Five and Six
Leah Allen
Travis Cadle
Ciera Carbetta
Jacob Depperschmidt
Lauren Haus
Luke Henrich
Ava Naumoff
Sydney Newton
Elizabeth Wolf
Corinne Amalfitano
Alexander Baldasare
Jillian Cordial
Grace Cornell
Matthew Depinet
Anthony Katsaounis
Marissa Levendoski
Joseph Manning
Olivia Matern
Megan Maxwell
Lucia Rice
Grace Stampfli
Michael Tridico
Mitchell Wasowski
Second Honors-Grades Five and Six
Morsette Bernard
Keirstyn Carpenter
Noah Creed
Harrison Hecker
Jersey Heffley
Matthew Kingseed
Emily McCarrick
Erika Myrwold
Jack Pollock
Joshua Prendergast
Caleb Stewart
Nicholas Todd
Joseph Wade
Mary Margaret Wright
Madison Yerse
Samuel Zickefoose
Dezmond Briggs
Morgan Brown
Aleigha Gabor
Rosemary Gibbs
Sydney Genter
Makenzie Hendrickson
Sean Loeber
Kezaya Suto
January 28, 2012
MONTESSORI CELEBRATION OF THE CHINESE NEW YEAR!
St. Peter's Montessori Kindergarten students had the fun this past Monday of celebrating the Chinese New Year. A few of the
many activities included writing in Chinese, making a dragon flag, enjoying Chinese food (with chopsticks!!), and listening to stories
about Chinese traditions and beliefs.
January 26, 2012
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPELL . . . ?
Lillian Nguyen is the elementary champion and Ann Marie Hill the junior high champion of the St. Peter's Spelling Bee.
Along with students from all over Ohio, these girls took an on-line test today, Thursday, January 26. From this group, approximately 70 will be
chosen from the results of this test to compete at the state level at Ohio
University in March. The winner of the state competition goes on to Washington, D.C., for the
Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Congratulations Lillian and Ann Marie!
Thank you to Mrs. Jennifer Pennell for sending this information and the photos!
January 12, 2012
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for December for displaying
the virtue of "patience".
Lily Braumberger
Kaleb Kososky
Simon Manning
Zora Mills
Sarah Hahn
Madeline Keller
James Stewart
Dominic Wendt
Elizabeth Dauterman
Emma Fesler
Hollee Oswalt
Danielle Powell
Alexa Blakley
Madalyn Fikentscher
Regina Gibbs
Josie Schwaner
Lilly Beam
Olivia Gatchall
Benjamin Miller
Brandon Pindel
Leah Allen
Naji Brooks
Sydney Newton
Elizabeth Wolf
Morgan Brown
Jillian Cordial
Matthew Depinet
Jacob Stewart
December 8, 2011
QUIZ BOWL WINNERS!!
Congratulations to the fourth grade Quiz Bowl participants who came in with a first place
finish in last week's tournament held at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center.
The winning
team members included (left to right) Jaxon Fulwider, Sophie Tridico,
Ella Siegenthaler, Bryce Dix, Zoe Blank, Kevin Maxwell, and Olivia Gatchall.
Quiz Bowl is an academic challenge
competition in which our students compete against teams from other area schools.
December 7, 2011
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for November for displaying
the virtue of "honesty".
Landan Eaton
Harrison Hamilton
Sara Smith
Gisele Ward
Egan Cavanaugh
Angelo Gasper
Peyton Zickefoose
Isaac Brazil
Zachary Keffalas
Evan Nguyen
Jessica Plenge
Cecelia Bernard
Mason Gaumer
Dominic Gavula
Katie Schonhardt
Maggie Allred
Daniel Congdon
Jonah Ramey
Charles Selser
Erika Myrwold
Ava Naumoff
Nicholas Todd
Joseph Wade
Corinne Amalfitano
Anthony Katsaounis
Lucia Rice
Elizabeth Whisler
PRESENTATION OF FLAG
Mr. Ian Ball, parent of a second grader at St. Peter's Elementary School, recently returned from Afghanistan
and had a special
surprise for the second grade students who had been writing to him and his troops while they were stationed there.
Photos below of a United States flag that was flown over the base here in town. Thank you to second grade teacher, Ms. Mulherin, for
sending these photos for posting.
Mr. Ball showed the students how to properly fold the flag and gave them both the flag and a certificate to
display in their classroom.
November 28, 2011
SERVER TRAINING UPDATE
Along with the introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal (which began in all parishes on
November 27, the First Sunday of Advent), some other modifications in our practices at St. Peter’s were introduced.
In this photo, liturgy assistant Miss Angie Dillon trains some of our parish servers in the new procedures.
MONTESSORI CELEBRATES THANKSGIVING
The Montessori Preschool students enjoyed their annual Thanksgiving celebration with many activities
including making cornbread,
playing games, story time, making bird feeders and celebrating with a small feast of food and beverage! Photos below.
FIRST GRADE FRIENDSHIP STEW
First graders enjoyed their annual celebration of Friendship Stew with each other and with teachers Mrs. Sue Scheurer and
Mrs. Tonya Stevens and special guest Father Gregory Hite.
The first graders placed their bowls of stew on their handmade placemats and dressed as Pilgrims and also enjoyed a story about the tradition of Thanksgiving.
November 20, 2011
FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to these fifth and sixth grade students whose names are listed below for receiving First Honors and
Second Honors during first
quarter at St. Peter's Elementary School.
First Honors-Grades Five and Six
Leah Allen
Travis Cadle
Ciera Carbetta
Keirstyn Carpenter
Jacob Depperschmidt
Lauren Haus
Harrison Hecker
Luke Henrich
Erika Myrwold
Ava Naumoff
Sydney Newton
Julia Tiel
Elizabeth Wolf
Madison Yerse
Alexander Baldasare
Jillian Cordial
Matthew Depinet
Sydney Genter
Anthony Katsaounis
Marissa Levendoski
Joseph Manning
Olivia Matern
Megan Maxwell
Lucia Rice
Grace Stampfli
Kezaya Suto
Michael Tridico
Mitchell Wasowski
Second Honors-Grades Five and Six
Naj’Geua Brooks
Noah Creed
Savannah Goodwin
Jersey Heffley
Matthew Kingseed
Emily McCarrick
Jack Pollock
Joshua Prendergast
Caleb Stewart
Joseph Wade
Allura Ward
Mary Margaret Wright
Samuel Zickefoose
Corinne Amalfitano
Dezmond Briggs
Morgan Brown
Grace Cornell
Aleigha Gabor
Rosemary Gibbs
Makenzie Hendrickson
Jackson Hoggard
Mackenzie Jerger
Chrishanna Mason
Andie Osborne
Jacob Stewart
November 17, 2011
COFFEE HOUSE - BAND ENTERTAINMENT AND PIZZA!
You are invited to attend the second St. Peter's Coffee House style program at the Knights of Columbus
Hall this Saturday evening, November 26, following the 5:00 Mass.
The group Absolute Zero (featuring students
from St. Peter's and Ontario High Schools) will perform a wide selection of really good music. The Knights of
Columbus will be serving pizza for dinner (All You Can Eat for $5.00). Why not bring your family along for some
good music, good food and good fellowship? The Knights of Columbus are located at 1114 Park Avenue West, next to
Value City Furniture.
Call 419-524-2572 for information about the music. Call 419-529-5532 for information about the Knights of Columbus pizza
dinner or about the Hall. While the dinner is $5.00, admission to the musical program is free. Free-will donations will be accepted for the band.
November 16, 2011
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, JANUARY 2012 ---- CALL FOR AUDITIONS!
If you would like to audition for the St. Peter's Catholic Schools Week performance scheduled
for late January,
click here for audition schedules!
Be sure to mark your calendar!
November 15, 2011
REPAIR
The west wall extension of the elementary school building was under repair last week in the effort to stabilize the stones and
improve the concrete grouting. It looks quite beautiful now. Thanks to the two gentlemen who made this look just like new!
November 14, 2011
MOONJAR
Over the past summer, St. Peter's Elementary School children were given the opportunity to work with the "Moonjar".
Three sections of an odd shaped bank--marked Spend, Save, and Share--served as a teaching tool connecting
wish-upon-a-star hopes with conscientious decision making and financial objectives.
On Friday, November 11,
the students who submitted a report on how they used their Moonjar were recognized at an assembly. Special
prizes for outstanding work with the Moonjar went to Tommy Siegenthaler, Teaira Ross, Grace Maurer, Maggie
Allred, Keirstyn Carpenter, Lauren Haus and Alec Baldasare.
Congratulations to all our students for their
fine effort, and many thanks to the Monsignor Dunn Foundation for its sponsorship and to all those who helped
promote and implement the program.
VETERANS DAY PARADE
St. Peter's Marching Band took part in the annual Mansfield Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11, and many
elementary, junior high and high school students and staff also attended to support and thank the veterans. Photos below taken by St. Peter's personnel and an additional link to the
Mansfield News Journal photo gallery!
Click here for the Mansfield News Journal photo gallery of the Veterans Day Parade!
ST. PETER'S BOY SCOUT TROOP 121 HEADING TO PHILMONT, NEW MEXICO IN 2012
Consecutively chartered by St. Peter's Parish since 1950, Troop 121
currently consists of 24 registered Scouts, 12 adult leaders and 21
Committee members. Fifteen Scouts and eight adult leaders will be going to
the Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico in June of 2012. The trip
will consist of riding the Amtrak train to New Mexico followed by 12 days of
backpacking over 70 miles through the 137,000 acre mountainous terrain.
The life skills these young men experience on the trail will be invaluable
throughout the rest of their lives. They will learn the importance of
teamwork, self-reliance, and perseverance. As an adult, they will be able to
draw on these experiences when times are tough and will be able to continue
when others give up.
The Scouts and Scout leaders have been working hard in preparation for their
trip both physically and financially.
Physically they have already hiked over 51 miles throughout the state of
Ohio.
Scouts have been holding various fund raising events throughout the year,
including selling popcorn, parking cars, holding bake sales, and picking up
trash.
Most recently, the Mansfield Y Running Club teamed up with St. Peter's Boy
Scout Troop 121 to host a 5K race. The Trek or Treat 5K Run/Walk took place
on October 23, 2011, through the creepy, spooky, and possibly haunted
Woodland Neighborhood of Mansfield, Ohio. Runners from all over the state
participated-215 total!
The 5K was an awesome way to benefit St. Peter's Boy Scout troop 121's 2012
contingent trip to Philmont Scout Ranch while putting focus on physical
fitness for both youth and adults all while giving back to our community.
This is another example of the strong traditions that St. Peter's Boy Scout
troop 121 is a part of today because of the generous support, great
leadership and guidance of the Scout leaders, Scout parents, parishioners
and adult committee members of St. Peter's Boy Scout Troop 121.
For more information, contact: Christopher Baldasare Sr., Scoutmaster, St. Peter's Boy Scout Troop 121,
419.543.2480 or 419.543.2480
November 11, 2011
NATIVE AMERICAN DAY AT MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN
Montessori kindergarten students enjoyed their Native American day and learned how to make rain sticks, grind corn for corn bread, and hunt for
buffalo. Those were just three of the many hands-on activities! Enjoy the photos below!
SPECIAL VISITORS FROM THE DELAWARE-MUNSEE NATION
Native American Mr. William Littlesoldier and Ms. Kathleen Doughman, both members of the
Delaware-Munsee Nation, visited Mrs. Allred's fifth grade classes on Wednesday,
November 9, to talk about customs, legends, and way of life both then and now, Mrs. Allred is
teaching a unit on the native American tribes.
November 9, 2011
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for October for displaying
the virtue of "responsibility".
Lily Braumberger
Zoe Daniels
Sophia Henrich
Catalina Monslave
Grace Dix
Russ Henrich
Allegra Ruhl
Isabelle Annis
Allyson Gatchall
Callie Kampe
Elisabeth Madore
Zay Brooks
Katie Elliott
Grant Farragher
Jessica Reznik
Teagan Allen
Zoe Blank
Kevin Maxwell
Ethan Rizzo
Keirstyn Carpenter
Jersey Heffley
Luke Henrich
Brianna Lindsay
Alec Baldasare
Grace Cornell
Sydney Genter
Jackson Hoggard
November 2, 2011
ALL SAINTS DAY
Students and staff at St. Peter's attended Mass this past Tuesday for All Saints Day.
Dressed as their favorite saint, fourth graders gathered with Father Tom on the front steps of the church following Mass.
Click here for the News Journal photo gallery of the All Saints Day Mass at St. Peter's.
Click here for the St. Peter's YouTube video!
October 31, 2011
WMFD "I LOVE MY JOB"
Mr. David Evans and Mr. Sam Chamberlin, technology coordinators for St. Peter's School, were guests on the WMFD "I Love My Job"
show taping on Monday, October 31. Both Mr. Evans and Mr. Chamberlin were interviewed about the technology in place across
the campus at St. Peter's School. The show will air on Thursday, November 10, at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 13, at 1:00 p.m.
October 24, 2011
ALL-EVENT CALENDAR EVENT TEXT REMINDER!!!
Forgetting about events?
Afraid you will miss an event you want to attend?
Would you like to receive a phone text reminding you of an event that appears on the All-Event Calendar?
If you would, click here and read #6 in the directions.
October 16, 2011
ORDER YOUR BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS NOW!!
General Admission Season Passes offer a reduction in cost for each home game
from $6 to $5.
In addition they may be used for entry to all freshman basketball home
games.
Season ticket holders also receive the advantage of purchasing tournament tickets in
advance of sale to the general public.
Click here for the order form.
Questions? Call the high school athletic office at 419-524-0979.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS!
Ohio legislators have submitted proposals to expand Ohio's school voucher programs and create new ones, allowing Ohio
families to direct their children's state education funding to the school of their choice.
House Bill 136 recently passed out of the House Education Committee!
The next step is a vote in the full Ohio House
of Representatives and then in the Senate. This "Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings" (PACT) Scholarship (House Bill136/Senate
Bill 128) is an income-based voucher program that would include prospective St. Peter's School families and would also include
families who now have students attending St. Peter's School.
If you have recently contacted your legislators in support of this bill, thank you! Your action is helping the bill make
progress! Please continue to write, call, email, or meet with your local legislators. The legislators you elected need to
hear your story about how scholarships would help your family and community.
*You can track the legislation at the School Choice Ohio blog: www.scohio.org/blog
*You can find your state legislators at www.schoolchoiceadvocates.org
(For the Mansfield area, legislators' contact information is listed below.)
Jay Goyal (D) House District 73, Mansfield
77 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215-6111
(614-466-5802), district73@ohr.state.oh.us
Kris Jordan (R) Senate District 19 (Powell)
1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8086, SD19@senate.state.oh.us
*Other contacts:
Speaker of the House Bill Batchelder co-sponsored HB136. Ask him to bring the bill up for a full House vote
as soon as possible. (614) 466-8140
Cleveland Rep. Bill Patmon co-sponsored HB136. (614) 466-7954; District69@ohr.state.oh.us
October 12, 2011
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for September for displaying
the virtue of "courtesy".
Katherine Bryant
Manae Tatum
Terrance Corbin
Bronson Radebaugh
Aidan Boyce
Ashley Pindel
Braden Ball
Nathan Cox
Charlie Lovett
Hanna Plenge
Melissa Givens
Brian Lindsey
Pamela Manning
Makayla Minard
Matthew Congdon
Joseph Keffalas
Ella Siegenthaler
Chase Smith
Jacob Depperschmidt
Lauren Haus
Caleb Stewart
Maria Yerse
Rosemary Gibbs
Kayla Kinkel
Chrishanna Mason
Alex Shaffner
September 25, 2011
FUN IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS
These fourth graders from Mrs. Braumberger's class had a great time in physical education class with Mrs Kulka and had even more smiles to share on their
way back from the gym to the elementary building.
MOODLE TECH SUPPORT
Jim Murray is a retired teacher in the public schools whose wife has worked in the Toledo Diocese for many years. Mr. Murray
offers his technical support free of charge to any teachers in the diocese who are
interested in learning more about how Moodle can be used for classroom instruction. Mr. Murray visited St. Peter's Elementary School
last week and
is shown here with three teachers who took advantage of his expertise.
September 20, 2011
IPAD
In order to keep up with the fast pace of technology, staff at the elementary school attended either of two sessions offered
by technology coordinator David Evans.
Mr. Evans explained and demonstrated the use of the iPad, a line of tablet computers designed, developed and
marketed by Apple Inc. primarily as a platform for audio-visual
media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web
content. Its size and weight falls between those of contemporary
smartphones and laptop computers.
The iPad has several uses in the classroom and has been praised as a valuable tool for instruction.
St. Peter's Elementary has 60 iPads for use in the classrooms.
September 8, 2011
OPENING SCHOOL YEAR MASS
Thursday, September 8, was the first all-school liturgy at St. Peter's School. Father Hite celebrated with students in
grades 1-12 with student choir members and musicians leading in song. At the end of Mass, all
members of student council recited their pledge of good leadership.
(A photo of that to be posted soon!)
Click here to view on YouTube the St. Peter's opening Mass for the new school year.
September 7, 2011
SPARTAN LOGO AVAILABLE ON LAND'S END CLOTHING
St. Peter's Academic Boosters has made it possible to you to order clothing from Land's End AND have the Spartan logo put on the clothing
for a small fee.
Click here to view the logo and for information on how to order from Land's End.
August 31, 2011
SPARTAN FIELDS CONCESSION STAND "HELP NEEDED"
The Spartan Fields cnocession stand is open and ready for business!
Can YOU help out with a shift during one of your
visits to a game at Spartan Fields?
Check out the schedule by clicking here and call or email Mrs. Dana
Haag to let her know you can work a shift!
(email: DanaLHaag@yahoo.com) (phone: 419-571-1481)
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
August 27, 2011
HOMEROOM LISTS
Click here to view the homeroom lists for the 2011-2012 school year.
August 7, 2011
DUNN FOUNDATION "MOONJAR" PROJECT
Have you heard about the special summer project to teach St. Peter's Elementary School students about financial planning--saving, spending, sharing?
Check out the Dunn Foundation Board "Moonjar" Project blog spot by
clicking here!
June 20, 2011
SUPPLY LISTS
Click here for the 2011-2012 school year SUPPLY LISTS.
June 20, 2011
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Click here for the uniform information from Educational Apparel.
June 9, 2011
ELEMENTARY STUDENT AWARDS
Congratulations to these students who were recipients of the President’s Education Awards for grade
6 and also Perfect Attendance Award for the elementary school. Awards were presented on June 6, 2011.
President’s Education Awards – Grade 6
EXCELLENCE
Caroline Blunk
Jacob Gurski
Georgiann Naumoff
Andrew Randall
Keaton Sanjur
Trevor Zook
ACHIEVEMENT
Tanner Charette
Ava Cobb
Kyle Cordrey
Olivia Depperschmidt
Christopher Dillon
Marrin Eighinger
Natalie Guisinger
AnnMarie Hill
Kierra Lindsay
Regan Myrwold
Sophia Naumoff
Anne Olecki
Amelia Oswalt
Noah Pindel
Emily Stevens
Emmaline Thompson
Sophia Winters
Natalie Zitko
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Griffin Crutchfield (K)
Ciera Carbetta (Grade 4)
Olivia Matern (Grade 5)
Jacob Gurski (Grade 6)
June 9, 2011
DUNN FOUNDATION MOONJARS
On Friday, June 3, St. Peter’s students participated in an assembly during the school day. The presentation was organized
by the St. Peter's Elementary and Junior High Student Council, co-moderated by Mrs. Jackie Kulka and Miss Angie Dillon.
During the assembly, students in grades 1-6 learned about a
summer program in which all will participate for prizes to be distributed at the beginning of school in August.
The Dunn Foundation Moonjar is an exciting program meant to teach children about money and the ideas of Saving,
Spending and Sharing. Like reading, writing and arithmetic, teaching children about money and saving is an important
and valuable life-skill lesson. The Dunn Foundation wants to promote financial literacy at St. Peter’s, starting in
kindergarten and running through sixth grade.
Dunn Foundation Moonjars encourage children to envision their dreams and creatively bring them to life. Dunn Foundation
Moonjars offer a visual and tactile beginning for children to understand how to use money and build a strong financial
foundation to reach their goals.
Three moneyboxes, one each for Saving, Spending and Sharing act as a teaching tool that connect wish-upon-a-star hopes
with conscientious decision making and financial objectives. Dunn Foundation Moonjars will also inspire positive family
communication, responsibility and commitment to the larger community. The importance of donating time
and talent as pieces of building strong individuals and communities was also discussed at the assembly and will continue to be
discussed during this project.
Students brought home their own Dunn Foundation Moonjar on Friday, June 3, and have an understanding of what it means and
how they should use it. The Student Council created a presentation for the assembly that was both informative and entertaining.
Throughout the summer, parents will receive seven emails containing information pertaining to the Save, Spend and Share concept.
The Dunn Foundation Board is also establishing a blog to enable interactive communication throughout the summer.
We can share our experiences
on the different aspects of Save, Spend and Share and how they affect our children, family and community.
As a final piece, the Dunn Foundation Board would like each student to create a picture or story about his/her experience
over the summer with the
Dunn Foundation Moonjar. Each child who enters a picture or story will receive a t-shirt and be eligible to receive additional
prizes, based on age groups.
Prizes will include money, to promote the Spend, Share, Save concept, as well as gift certificates, Spartanwear and more!
Parents, check your emails during the summer for age groups and prize details.
Thank you to Mrs. Maura Siegenthaler and Mr. Jay Allred, Dunn Foundation Board representatives who were part of the assembly.
June 3, 2011
RIGHT TO READ WEEK "AUTHOR VISIT"
A week full of activities at St. Peter's Elementary School celebrated the national Right to Read Week beginning Monday, May 23.
In addition to a door decorating contest, teachers swapping homerooms for a read-aloud session, and buddy readers
among different grade levels,a special visit was paid the students by guest author J. Patrick Lewis who was just named for a two-year tenure
by The Poetry Foundation as the nation’s third Children’s Poet Laureate: Consultant in Children’s Poetry.
Mr. Lewis emphasized to students during his presentation that to be an author, one must do two things: (1) be a reader and (2) buy a big waste basket for all those writings you would toss until you get the final product you like!
Click here to view the SP YouTube video of Mr. Lewis speaking to SP students.
Click here for more information about J. Patrick Lewis
June 1, 2011
OHIO BIRD SANCTUARY
Third grade teacher, Mrs. Laura Click, sent these photos of students on their field trip to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary last week.
Students were able to enjoy a nature hike and
learned all about different plant species. They also
dissected owl pellets, fed birds in the aviary, and
watch a bird show complete with a hawk and a chicken!
Thank you to Mrs. Click for these photos!
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR MAY
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for May for displaying
the virtue of "perseverance".
Griffin Crutchfield
Bradley Gabor
Leo Hess
Kierstyn Laskey
Hadleigh Kime
Charlie Schonhardt
Jarmel Shaw
Gracanna Baker
Abigail Baldasare
Grant Farragher
Madalynn Yeager
Elliana Charette
Matthew Congdon
Myla Creed
Grace Maurer
Kenton Cordrey
LiLee James
Ciera Carbetta
Nicolas Haynes
Michael Tridico
Alexis Winters
Roneisha Anderson
Keaton Sanjur
Emily Stevens
Trevor Zook
May 20, 2011
LANGUAGE ARTS ENRICHMENT
Students from grade 1 and grade 2 after-school language arts enrichment class performed two plays one day last week and had a captive audience including family and
friends. Thank you to first grade teacher, Mrs. Scheurer, for sending these photos of "Stone Soup" and "The Tortoise and the Hare".
May 15, 2011
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for April for displaying
the virtue of "humility".
Makenna Coontz
Grace Dix
Sean Parrott
Sean Putt
Emma Fesler
Samuel Hoggard
Libby Roley
Natalie Tanchevski
ESaeLynn Cameron
Emily Ghazarian
Dominic Gavula
Jessica Reznik
Taylin Jones
Kevin Maxwell
Brandon Pindel
Charles Selser
Naji Brooks
Keirstyn Carpenter
Elizabeth Wolf
Madison Yerse
Grace Cornell
Aleigha Gabor
Jasmine Gaddy
Sydney Genter
orinne Amalfitano
Jasmine Cushing
Annie Olecki
Emily Stevens
MRS. KULKA AND STUDENT COUNCIL RECEIVE HONORS
Posted below in our May 3 news but read about it again in the Mansfield News Journal!
Click here for the News Journal story and photo!
May 6, 2011
ST. PETER'S CHURCH - JUBILEE OF ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATION BEGINS MAY 13!
The St. Peter's Jubilee of Anniversaries begins with the Centennial celebration of the laying of the cornerstone
of the present St. Peter's Church with many exciting events beginning Friday, May 13, and continuing through Sunday, May 15.
Click here for a list of all events!
Most are free and all are open to the public!
FALL 2011 SOCCER REGISTRATION
Click here for the Fall 2011 soccer forms.
ST. PETER’S ELEMENTARY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Hundreds of students who spent hundreds of hours on art projects under the directio of elementary art teacher, Mrs. Jennifer
Pennell, made for a wonderful evening at the St. Peter's Elementary Fine Arts Festival. The festival included the annual
“museum” of artwork, vocal and instrumental entertainment in
the church, “Museum Café” compliments of Parents Club, face
painting and a craft in the art room.
Click here for the News Journal photo gallery of the St. Peter's Elementary Fine Arts Festival!!
Click here for the WMFD video news story of the St. Peter's Elementary Fine Arts Festival!
May 3, 2011
OASC
Last weekend, ten students from St. Peter's Elementary/Junior High were accompanied by their moderators Mrs. Jackie Kulka and Miss Angie Dillon for the three day Ohio Assosiciation of Student Councils state conference.
Workshops were held at the conference addressing team building, leadership and communciation.
Congratulations to the students and their moderators for receiving the following pretigious awards:
Honor Council - awarded to councils that are active in the school and community
Army of Volunteers - Awarded to councils who are involved in service to the school and community
5 Star Council - awarded to schools that participate in leadership training workshops thru the state association
The Joseph Donavan Middle Level Advisor of the Year awarded to SP moderator Mrs. Jackie Kulka
THIRD GRADE STORE
This is one fancy cash register!
Third graders worked diligently these past weeks, making plans to set up a store for a day in the church basement with many different products for sale
to other students who visited for a short period.
Third graders had the assignment to select a product(s), figure cost and expenses, and
make change for a transaction.
What does their profit/loss statement look like? When we find out, we will be sure to let you know.
Click here for the SP YouTube video of third graders and their store!
FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION
St. Peter's Traditional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Enrichment students invited their fathers and grandfathers to an early Father's Day
celebration last week where they watched a video created by the students and constructed either a bird house or a wooden toss game with the
help of Lowes staff. Photo gallery and video below!
Click here for the News Journal photo gallery of the early Father's Day celebration!
Click here for the SP YouTube video of the Father's Day celebration!
May 1, 2011
STATE HOUSE VISIT
Fourth grade students traveled to Columbus last week for the annual state house field trip. According to teacher, Mrs. Kaysi Snyder, they had a great time!
Thank you to Mrs. Snyder for sending these photos!
On the balcony in the old light shaft
Trooper David Bever just happened to be outside the state house with his bomb-sniffing K-9
Enjoying the luxurious furniture
House of Representatives
Students enjoying the viewing area
The appropriately dressed tour guide in the viewing area with the students
April 16, 2011
SISTER PAULA WILL RETIRE
Sister Paula Bingert will be retiring at the end of this school year after 35 years of serving as librarian at St. Peter's Elementary
School. The elementary staff decided to surprise her with a little gathering where Father Tom celebrated Mass and Father Tony
gave the homily. The staff presented her with a beautiful, framed photo of St. Francis and well wishes written by each staff
member on the matting of the framed print.
Sister Paula is looking forward to spending her time traveling to and from the public library, working in the Archives Room, and helping
anywhere she might be needed. Congratulations, Sister Paula.
Thank you to Diane Michael for providing these photos!
TECH EXPO AT NCOCC
St. Peter's Elementary teacher, Mrs. Kaysi Snyder, demonstrated the use of Moodle in the classroom at the recent NCOCC Tech Expo.
Moodle is an electronic management tool for the classroom.
Students Sophie Winters, Tyronika Davis, and Keaton Sanjurlead demonstrated the student lead mid-year assessment.
All work was presented in electronic form so that the parent could have a copy. Digital cameras, Microsoft Word, Power Point,
Excel were all used in the presentation of projects.
Thank you to Mrs. Snyder, Stophie, Tyronika, Keaton and technology coordinator, Mr. Dave Evans, for representing St. Peter's Elementary School at this event.
Click here for the SP YouTube video of the Tech Expo!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fifth grade teachers Mr. Michael Mion and Mrs. Sarah Rizzo and their students prepared the Stations of the Cross service at
church this past week with Father Tony presiding. All students from grades 1-6 attended. Thank you to those teachers for providing these photos.
Click here for the SP YouTube video of the Stations of the Cross.
April 10, 2011
YOU ARE INVITED TO TECH EXPO AT NCOCC!!!
When: Thursday, April 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: NCOCC, 1495 W. Longview Avenue
Admission: FREE and open to the public!
Ever wonder how technology is being utilized in your child’s classroom? How are teachers integrating the 21st
century into their lessons and making them engaging for the students? What are they doing with technology to make
planning more effective? Now you can come see for yourself how educators and students alike are digging into 21st century
tools within their classrooms.
This event will bring in K-12 teachers and students from multiple districts that will showcase their use of technology
in and outside the classroom. Teachers will highlight how they utilize the technology to make their lessons
more interactive, engaging, efficient, and effective.
Click here for NCOCC Tech Expo information!
St. Peter's Elementary teacher, Mrs. Kaysi Snyder, will demonstrate the use of Moodle in the classroom.
Moodle is an electronic management tool for the classroom.
Students Sophie Winters, Tyronika Davis, and Keaton Sanjurlead and their parents will demonstrate the student lead mid-year assessment.
All work was presented in electronic form so that the parent could have a copy. Digital cameras, Microsoft Word, Power Point,
Excel were all used in the presentation of projects.
Every attendee and participant at the NCOCC Tech Expo will have a chance to win an eReader!!!!!
Every teacher at the NCOCC Tech Expo will have a chance to win a MOBI!!!!!
FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT
St. Peter's students who will receive First Communion in May attended the First Communion Retreat this past week.
Click here for photos of that event!
April 6, 2011
ARE YOU COMING TO THE AUCTION?
Many people have been working diligently to prepare for the annual St. Peter's Spring Auction, Tropical L'Attitude! The event is planned
for Friday, April 9. If you need ticket information, call the Parish Center at 419-524-2572.
See you there!
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for March for displaying
the virtue of "mercy".
Allegra Ruhl
Madison Sheriff
Elizabeth Dauterman
Alexander Gremmer
Jessica Plenge
Nicholas Roark
Mason Gaumer
Melissa Givens
Alexie Lorenz
Jada Price
Anastasia Bowersock
Benjamin Hahn
Rachel Madore
Carolyn Wasylenki
Lauren Haus
Jack Pollock
Caleb Stewart
Nicholas Todd
Abigail Adams
Makenzie Hendrickson
Mackenzie Jerger
Sean Loeber
AnnMarie Hill
Reagan Roley
Emmaline Thompson
Alexis Westwood
THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to these fifth and sixth grade students whose names are listed below for receiving First Honors and
Second Honors during third
quarter at St. Peter's Elementary School.
First Honors-Grades Five and Six
Alec Baldasare
Sydney Genter
Anthony Katsaounis
Joseph Manning
Olivia Matern
Mitchell Wasowski
Jillian Cordial
Grace Cornell
Sean Loeber
Megan Maxwell
Lucia Rice
Michael Tridico
Tanner Charette
Sophia Naumoff
Noah Pindel
Drew Randall
Emily Stevens
Emmaline Thompson
Natalie Zitko
Caroline Blunk
Olivia Depperschmidt
Christopher Dillon
Natalie Guisinger
Jacob Gurski
Georgiann Naumoff
Anne Olecki
Keaton Sanjur
Trevor Zook
Kyle Cordrey
Second Honors-Grades Five and Six
Corinne Amalfitano
Makenzie Hendrickson
Mikayli Lee
Marissa Levendoski
Grace Stampfli
Dezmond Briggs
Morgan Brown
Chloe DeMint
Matthew Depinet
Jacob Stewart
Kezaya Suto
Marrin Eighinger
Emma Hecker
Jasmine Cushing
Tyronika Davis
AnnMarie Hill
Reagan Myrwold
Autumn Scodova
Sophie Winters
Amelia Oswalt
March 31, 2011
SCHOOL CHOICE RALLY IN COLUMBUS
The video link below captures the March 22 rally in Columbus, Ohio, in support of House Bill 136. Mrs. Reith and Ms. Kanczak accompanied SPHS students--all of whom attended the afternoon event.
If you have not yet done so and intend to, the sooner the better for you to contact your representatives in support of this bill.
Jay Goyal (District73@ohr.state.oh.us; 1-614-466-5802)
Kris Jordan (SD19@senate.state.oh.us; 1-614-466-8086)
Click here to view the school choice rally video on YouTube.
March 26, 2011
POETRY READING FOR VICTIMS IN JAPAN
Students in Mrs. Allred's class held a fund raiser for the victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. Students wrote poems and
stories about the disaster and its victims and read them aloud as pictures were displayed on the screen at the front of the room. Parents and grandparents were invited
to the poetry reading and enjoyed juice and donuts afterwards. A donation box held a sizeable collection of bills and coins at the end of
the morning.
Click here for the poetry readings on the SP YouTube account!
March 21, 2011
TECH EXPO
Press release from NCOCC!!!!!
Ever wonder how technology is being utilized in your child’s classroom?
How are teachers integrating the 21st century into their lessons and making them engaging
for the students? What are they doing with technology to make planning more effective?
Now you can come see for yourself how educators and students alike are digging into 21st
century tools within their classrooms.
NCOCC is proud to be hosting the third annual Tech Expo on Thursday, April 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Room 235, Mansfield.
This event will bring in teachers from
multiple districts that will showcase their use of technology in and outside the classroom.
They will highlight how they utilize the technology to make their lessons more interactive, engaging, efficient, and effective.
PLUS, PLUS, PLUS!
If you attend, you will have a chance to win an eReader!
CLick here for all the info!!!
March 14, 2011
HOUSE BILL 136
PARENTS!!! Some VERY important information for our present school
families who pay tuition at St. Peter's!
One question on the HB136 FAQ sheet is:
What about students at my school who are already paying tuition? Would they be able to receive any help?
Yes. The bill includes a phase-in of eligibility for families who already attend private schools and pay
their own tuition. During the second year of the program, private school students in grades K-4 who do
not yet receive a voucher would be eligible. In the 3rd and 4th years of the program, students in K-8
and K-12, respectively, would become eligible.
Click here for the FAQ information sheet about House Bill 136!!
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for February for displaying
the virtue of "charity".
Sarah Hahn
Jaylon Hatcher
Madison Sheriff
Michael Togliatti
Madison Bays
Charlie Lovett
Carissa Plenge
Nathaniel Smith
Cecelia Bernard
Makayla Minard
Zachary Newton
Abigail Stewart
Jaxon Fulwider
Olivia Gatchall
Nicole Schemine
Chase Smith
Audrey Gremmer
Harrison Hecker
Emily McCarrick
Emily Raff
Nathan Crutchfield
Anthony Katsaounis
Marissa Levendoski
Lucia Rice
Ellie Allred
Bailey Mecurio
Noah Pindel
Emily Yeager
March 8, 2011
THIRD GRADE BASKETBALL WIN!
According to Jennifer, here are some smiling faces after their first win with a 10-8 nail biter against the Friendly House! Thank you to Jennifer Fulwider for
sending this photo for the website!
Congratulations coaches and players!
CONTEST WINNER
Congratulations to Olivia Gatchall, selected as one of the winners of the annual Richland County
Third Grade Coloring Contest sponsored by Richland Newhope to mark Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month for March.
All area elementary schools had the opportunity for their third grade classes to participate in this activity and
Olivia was selected the winner from St. Peter's.
Each was invited with her/her parents or guardian, teacher, and principal to have lunch with the 2010 Miss Ohio
Becky Minger and Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2010 Amy Jo Riter at the Richland County Early Childhood Center.
Congratulations, Olivia!
DEANERY CHAMPIONS-----TWO TIMES!!!!
Congratulations to the sixth grade girls basketball team and their coaches for winning the deanery championship on February 27. This
same team also went undefeated for the season 14-0! Way to go sixth grade Lady Spartans! (Thank you to elementary/junior high athletic director Bob Keller for sending this photo.)
(back row) Coach Mark O'Brien, Tyronika Davis, Georgiann Naumoff, Reagan Roley,
Autumn Scodova,
Emily Yeager, Assistant Coach Jeremy Yeager
(front row) Sophia Naumoff, Nala Brown, Caroline Blunk, Rylee O'Brien
and . . .
congratulations to the sixth grade boys basketball team and their coaches for winning the deanery championship on February 27! They were also
undefeated in the deanery league for the season with a 12-0 record! Photo below--thank you
to Cheryl Gurski for sending! Names will be posted as soon as they become available!
Coach Mike Gurski (right), Assistant Coach Carlos Sanjur (left)
(l. to r.) Avery Baith (St. Mary's), Jake Gurski, Andrew Dekrell ( St. Mary's), Payton Wesley (St. Mary's),
James Rall (St. Mary's), Tanner Charette, Keaton Sanjur and Chris Dillon
February 24, 2011
NUNSENSE THIS WEEKEND!!!!
lick here for a glimpse of NUNSENSE cast and crew!
February 23, 2011
SHERMAN ROOM RESEARCH
Mrs. Ault's and Mrs. Click's third grade students visited the Mansfield Public Library to get a tour of the library and do research
in the Sherman Room on the topic of their choice about historical Mansfield. Boyd, the expert librarian on "history anything for
Mansfield", was there
to help students find information that will help prepare them for their presentation before the class in a few weeks.
A photo below and then a link to a video posting on our SP YouTube account.
Click here to watch the research activities!
WALKING AEROBICS
Mrs. Kulka's third grade physical education students have been working in teams to prepare a walking aerobic routine. Below is
the video link our YouTube account which shows the students warming up at the beginning of class and then several teams running through
their walking aerobic routine.
Click here to watch walking aerobics!
February 17, 2011
CLAY COIL ART
St. Peter's art teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Pennell, and the third graders visited the Mansfield Art Center as part of the after-school enrichment program and learned how to wedge, smash, and roll--just a few
of the terms used by the guest teacher when explaining and demonstrating how to make a clay coil pot. The clay pots will be fired and returned
to the students in a few weeks.
Click here to view the students during class!
February 16, 2011
MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO ATTEND THE MUSICAL "NUNSENSE"!!!!!!!
NUNSENSE, a delightful musical comedy (appropriate for all ages) depicts the hilarious misadventures of the “Little Sisters of Hoboken” and is
presented by St. Peter’s High School and Parish and sponsored by St. Peter’s Music Series! Stage play, music and lyrics are by Dan Goggin.
February 25 and February 26 at 7:30 p.m.
February 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets available at St. Peter's Parish Center.
February 14, 2011
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
The St. Peter's Montessori Kindergarten students enjoyed their celebration of the Chinese New Year today with a special lesson
on the history of the special event, the creation of a dragon mask and cooking Chinese noodles! Photos below of those and a special video
of the cooking activities!
Click here to view the "Montessori Cooking for Chinese New Year" on YouTube!
February 7, 2011
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK CONCERT
Click here to view WMFD's coverage of the Catholic Schools
Week Concert
on Sunday, September 30.
January 25, 2011
FUTURE SPARTAN MASCOT?
Spartan mascot, senior Joe Besecker, hangs out with some of the elementary soccer U-10 team members this past fall. Perhaps some day
one of them will
be the Spartan mascot?
January 16, 2011
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for December for displaying
the virtue of "generosity".
Alyssa Carroll
Harrison Hamilton
Kierstyn Laskey
Eli Selser
Nathan Cox
Allyson Gatchall
Hollee Oswalt
Isaac Stampfli
ESaeLynn Cameron
Kennadi Easter
Samantha Keller
Dominic Pittman
Erin Coontz
Myla Creed
Jonah Ramey
Logan Stewart
Lauren Haus
Erika Myrwold
Joseph Wade
Maria Yerse
Jalyn Allen
Grace Cornell
Anthony Katsaounis
Kezaya Suto
Nala Brown
Ava Cobb
Tyronika Davis
Christopher Dillon
December 9, 2010
HANUKKAH
The week-long lesson about Hanukkah for students in Mrs. Kurtzman's Kindergarten Enrichment class made for a pretty impressive
show of answers when she asked many questions during this photo session. They knew the names of kings, the reason
there was not enough oil for eight days, Hanukkah rituals, Haunkkah songs, the meaning of the Menorah, and much more.
Photos below of their class activities on Thursday.
MATH GRAPHING
And across the hall from the Kindergarten Enrichment classroom was Traditional Kindergarten. Using
Teddy Grahams crackers, students in Mrs. Carrier's Traditional Kindergarten class set out to do a math graphing project.
Below, they
listen to Mrs. Carrier explain and demonstrate on the Smartboard what they will be asked to track and graph after eating the Teddy Grahams.
December 8, 2010
'TIS THE SEASON
Much to the delight of members of the Catholic Women’s Club, Mrs. Brook and the St. Peter's Minisingers performed on Wednesday, December 8, at the organization's Christmas
luncheon. All Catholic women from any parish in our Deanery are invited to be members of the Catholic Women's Club.
For more info, call Cathy Paetsh at 419-756-6273. Photos below!
SANTA GIVING TRAIN
The St. Peter's Elementary/Junior High Student Council is sponsoring the Santa Giving Train--a service project that will benefit
the Clothes Closet at Newhope. Students are brining gently used clothes, boots, tennis shoes, underwear, socks, formula and diapers
for children from newborn through age 7. The junior high is also having a penny war among the homerooms and that money will also go for formula and diapers.
A photo below of the Santa Giving Train in the main hallway of the elementary school. The tree, decorated by Parents' Club, stands
beautiful behind the train.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for November for displaying
the virtue of "citizenship".
Bradley Gabor
Angelo Gasper
Russ Henrich
Samuel Lindsey
Isabelle Annis
Isaac Brazil
Ellie Maurer
Thomas Secrist
Gracanna Baker
Marquis Fortner
Dylan Newdigate
Jor-el Taylor
Maggie Allred
Cleo Gonzales
Ethan Rizzo
Joshua Rose
Jacob Depperschmidt
Lane Harr
Colton Kime
Alexandra Wasylenski
Matthew Depinet
Megan Maxwell
Tanner Charette
Olivia Depperschmidt
Amelia Oswalt
Reagan Myrwold
Autumn Scodova
Sophie Winters
December 2, 2010
NEW LINK TO BOY SCOUT TROOP 121
For a quick link to the Boy Scout Troop 121 website,
go to the top of this page
and click on the link!
MONTESSORI "WORKS"
A visit to the Montessori House last week prompted these photos of students doing their new "works" that morning. Some photos below
with descriptions of each.
Children Around the World
Nutcracking
Sharks
Wild Animals
Shape stacking
November 21, 2010
SOCCER FUN
Some great photos from one of the last soccer games--Mr. Yeager's team--playing at Spartan Fields.
Thank you to Claudia Raff for sending these photos.
November 17, 2010
FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to these fifth and sixth grade students whose names are listed below for receiving First Honors and
Second Honors during first
quarter at St. Peter's Elementary School.
First Honors-Grades Five and Six
Corinne Amalfitano
Alexander Baldasare
Morgan Brown
Jillian Cordial
Grace Cornell
Matthew Depinet
Sydney Genter
Anthony Katsaounis
Marissa Levendoski
Sean Loeber
Joseph Manning
Olivia Matern
Megan Maxwell
Lucia Rice
Jacob Stewart
Kezaya Suto
Michael Tridico
Caroline Blunk
Tanner Charette
Kyle Cordrey
Olivia Depperschmidt
Natalie Guisinger
Georgiann Naumoff
Sophia Naumoff
Anne Olecki
Noah Pindel
Andrew Randall
Keaton Sanjur
Emily Stevens
Natalie Zitko
Second Honors-Grades Five and Six
McKenna Milks
Grace Stampfli
Mitchell Wasowski
Ava Cobb
Christopher Dillon
Marrin Eighinger
Jacob Gurski
AnnMarie Hill
Reagan Myrwold
Amelia Oswalt
Emmaline Thompson
Sophia Winters
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for October for displaying
the virtue of "empathy".
Adrian Allen
Alyssa Carroll
Sean Parrott
Ashley Pindel
Braden Ball
Victoria Foust
Elisabeth Madore
Jarmel Shaw
Zay Brooks
MaKailyn Detillion
Julia Rizzo
Katie Schonhardt
Rachel Berick
Daniel Congdon
J.J. Keffalas
MaKayla Swiderski
Keirstyn Carpenter
Emily McCarrick
Sydney Newton
Elizabeth Wolf
Kayla Kinkel
Chrishanna Mason
Megan Maxwell
Mitchell Wasowski
Caroline Blunk
David Courts
Jacob Gurski
Amelia Oswalt
November 12, 2010
MOHICAN
Again this year, St. Peter's sixth graders enjoyed an exciting week at Mohican Outdoor School with their teachers, Mrs. Tara Arnold
and Mrs. Amy Allred and students from other
schools.
Father Tony celebrated Mass with the students and Mr. Smith displayed
his pumpkin-carving skills at the pumpkin-carving activity. The weather cooperated during the week so students could participate
in the many outdoor projects and activities. Thank you to Mrs. Arnold for providing these photos!
November 10, 2010
SCOUT TROOP 121
The St. Peter's Scout Troop 121 was featured in this month's BOY'S LIFE magazine.
Click here to read the story!
November 4, 2010
ALL SAINTS DAY
Dressed as their favorite saint, fourth graders gathered on the front steps of the church this past
week following the All Saints Day Mass.
Thank you to teacher, Mrs. Kaysi Snyder, for the photos below!
October 20, 2010
FALL PICNIC FUN
An annual event for the Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten students is the fall picnic. Lots of fun was had by all--students and
parents--on this beautiful fall day. Thank you to the Montessori staff for the photos!
JUDGE KONSTAM'S COURTROOM
It was a big day in court for third graders! Set out to play the roles of jury members, prosecutor co-counsel,
defense co-counsel, and spectators, third graders paid close attention to all the instructions given by Judge Konstam
and the court bailiff as they listened to testimony from witnesses about the case of Susie Swinger, accused of stealing
Sammy Schwinn's bicycle at school.
After all testimony and closing arguments were made by real-life attorneys who graciously played along with the mock
trial, the jury moved to the jury room for heated discussion about whether Susie Swinger was guilty or not guilty.
This mock trial was an
excellent lesson on the court system. Thank you, Judge Konstam, and members of the Family Court
staff who participated! Photos below.
MONSIGNOR DUNN
Monsignor Dunn celebrated Mass on Wednesday with all students in the elementary, junior high and high schools. The high
school liturgical music group led all in song and Minisingers sang a special hymn near the end of Mass. The favorite "I Will Lift Your
Name On High" was the closing song.
October 14, 2010
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
Congratulations to the students listed below who were selected "Student of the Month" for September for displaying
the virtue of "cooperation".
Alex Depperschmidt
Madeline Keller
Allegra Ruhl
James Stewart
Jackson Depperschmidt
Callie Kampe
Evan Nguyen
Kayla Seevers
Allaura Carpenter
Grant Farragher
Gavin Foltz
Jayson Fulwider
Lauren Mellott
Ben Miller
Ian Sanjur
Ella Siegenthaler
Morsette Bernard
Stephen Fannin
Savannah Goodwin
Morgan Thomas
Jillian Cordial
Anthony Katsaounis
Grace Stampfli
Jacob Stewart
Kyle Cordrey
Olivia Depperschmidt
Natalie Guisinger
Natalie Zitko
A DAY AT MONTESSORI
"Works", snack, and more "works" for the preschool and kindergarten students in the Montessori program at St. Peter's. A few photos taken
last week during their morning at school!
Please mark your calendar for Thursday, November 11, 6:00-7:00 p.m. for the "Montessori Kids at Work Night". Parents of prospective
Montessori preschool students for the 2011-2012 school year are invited to attend! Please call the school office at 419-524-3351 for
more information.
HANDBELL EXPERT
Music teachers Mrs. Beverly Brook, Miss Jaclyn Kurtz and Mr. Bill Johnson joined Columbus Handbells member, Jennifer Fry, in the elementary
music lab last week as Jennifer instructed the students on proper use of playing handbells.
The St. Peter's Music Series season kicks off with an
exciting performance by Handbells Columbus. This incredible
14-member group brings their amazing sound
and repertoire of sacred and classical selections to St. Peter’s
on Sunday, October 24, at 3:30 p.m. Handbells
Columbus have made concert appearances throughout
Central Ohio and are featured in a new Handbell/
Keyboard recording from Beckenhorst Press. The program
will feature a combination of traditional hymn tunes
in arrangements for Handbells, as well as new music by
some of the most noted Handbell composers of our
time. As always, admission to the concerts is free and
open to the public. A Free-Will offering to support the
Music Series will be accepted.
Jennifer Fry instructing the students
Students patiently waiting their turn to play music with the handbells!
September 30, 2010
MONSIGNOR DUNN AT SPARTAN FIELD
Monsignor Dunn visited St. Peter's soccer athletes at Spartan Field last week and enjoyed a sunny day while meeting many of the students
who were competing that morning. A few photos here, courtesy of Dave Scheurer and Dave Fleming.
September 23, 2010
BUTTERFLY FLYING!!!!
The butterfly in Mrs. Snyder's classroom finally hatched from its chrysalis while they were at Mass this week.
They set it free that morning in Father Tony's backyard. The photos below show the chrysalis becoming transparent, the
butterfly hanging from the chrysalis, and the students setting it free.
And, in case you were wondering, the butterfly is named Spike! Thank you to Mrs. Snyder for sending these photos!
The butterfly hatching!
The butterfly is drying its wings.
Spike, the butterfly!
The students in Mrs. Snyder's class!
Setting the butterfly free!
15TH CENTURY MUSIC MANUSCRIPT
Mrs. Brook showed the fourth grade students in her music class a 15th century music manuscript.
While small groups of students
took turns viewing the manuscript up close, others worked at their desk on another assignment.
Mrs. Brook pointed out things like the
clef symbols, music notes that were written with dyes made from plants, the pigskin "paper" with
holes from the hairs that were pulled,
eraser marks by the monk who most likely wrote the music and other special characteristics.
What a special treat these students
had to see something like this!
September 10, 2010
SPARTAN FIELD CONCESSION SCHEDULE
Click here to access the Spartan Field concession schedule.
PLEASE
see if you can find a day and time slot where you could help out!
CATERPILLAR CHRYSALIS
Maria, a fourth grader in Mrs. Snyder's class, brought in a caterpillar on Tuesday and the class got to witness it as
it formed its chrysalis! They say it was amazing. Thank you to Mrs. Snyder for snapping a few photos. Mrs. Snyder says it will
take about two weeks for the complete metamorphosis into a
butterfly and she promises to send us more photos as the process continues.
September 9, 2010
MR. SMITH, COMPUTER TEACHER
So who teaches the computer class when Mr. Evans is fixing the computer in Mr. Smith's office? Why, Mr. Smith, of course! Here he
is helping a student compose sentences about his summer vacation in the Microsoft Word program.
September 3, 2010
OPENING ALL-SCHOOL LITURGY
Wednesday, September 1, was the first all-school liturgy at St. Peter's School. Together, Father Tony and Father Chris celebrated with
students in grades 1-12 with the high school choir and high school musicians leading students in song. At the end of Mass, all members of
student council recited their pledge of good leadership.
ADDITIONAL "RECENT NEWS" INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN "RECENT NEWS ARCHIVES" IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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