Let it be known to all who enter here that Jesus Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever present teacher in all its classes, the model of its faculty, and the inspiration for its staff and students.

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Important Upcoming Dates

  • May 23 - Last Day for ELC
  • May 28 - Last Day of School - Dismissal at 9 a.m. - No Dismissal Bus Service
  • June 7-8 - Parish Picnic
  • June 17-21 - Camp Invention
  • July 22-26 - VBS - Kingdom Rock!
  • July 29 - August 1 - SPPCS Soccer Camp - 6:30 - 8 p.m.
  • Aug. 7 Diocesan Teacher Institute @ Althoff H.S. 
  • Aug. 15 Teacher Inservice at SPPCS 
  • Aug. 18 Open House - Time TBD 
  • Aug. 19 1st Day of Student Attendance – No Bus Service 
  • Aug. 20 1st Full Day of Student Attendance, No Bus Service 
  • Aug. 21 1st Day of bus service 
  • Aug. 22 Reconciliation 10-12 
  • Aug. 23 Outdoor Mass
  • Sept. 2 No School – Labor Day 
  • Sept. 15 Catechetical Sunday 
  • Sept. 20 1st Quarter midquarter 
  • Sept. 22 Call to Confirmation, Covenant Signing, Trivia 
  • Sept. 23-27 ITBS Testing  
  • Oct. 4 No School - Diocesan Convention at Holy Trinity 
  • Oct. 6 6th Grade Family Mass 
  • Oct. 11 No p.m. bus service 
  • Oct. 14 No School – Columbus Day 
  • Oct. 18 End of 1st Quarter 
  • Oct. 30 Fall Uniform Pictures 
  • Nov. 3 5th Grade Family Mass 
  • Nov. 7 1:30 dismissal – No bus service, 2-8 P/T Conferences 
  • Nov. 8 No School – 8-12 P/T Conferences 
  • Nov. 19 1st Reconciliation 
  • Nov. 20 Fall Picture Retake 
  • Nov. 22 2nd Quarter midquarter 
  • Nov. 27 Early Dismissal 10:50– No dismissal bus service 
  • Nov. 28 & 29 No School – Thanksgiving Break 
  • Dec. 1 4th Grade Family Mass 
  • Dec. 4 Reconciliation 10-12 
  • Dec. 20 End of 2nd Quarter 
  • Dec. 21-Jan. 5 Christmas Break 
  • Jan. 6 School resumes 
  • Jan. 12 3rd Grade Family Mass 
  • Jan. 20 No School – MLK, Jr. Day 
  • Jan. 26-31 Catholic Schools Week 
  • Feb. 2 2nd Grade Family Mass 
  • Feb. 7 3rd Quarter midquarter 
  • Feb. 8 PreCana 
  • Feb. 14 Early Dismissal, 10:50 – Teacher In-service 
  • Feb. 17 No School – Presidents’ Day 
  • Mar. 1 Confirmation Retreat @ Ruma 
  • Mar. 2 K/1 Family Mass 
  • Mar. 5 Ash Wednesday 
  • Mar. 7 End of 3rd Quarter 
  • Mar. 14 Early Dismissal, 10:50 – Teacher In-service 
  • Mar. 22 2nd Grade Retreat 
  • Mar. 26 Reconciliation 10-12 
  • Apr. 6 8th Grade Family Mass & Conf. Rehearsal 
  • Apr. 11 4th Quarter midquarter 
  • Apr. 15 Chrism Mass 
  • Apr. 17-21 No School – Easter Break 
  • Apr. 25 Confirmation (possible date)
  • Apr. 27 7th Grade Family Mass & Confirmation Meeting 
  • May 3 1st Communion Rehearsal @ 9:00 
  • May 4 1st Communion – 1:00 
  • May 20 Tentative Last Day of School 
  • May 26 Memorial Day 
  • May 29 Last Day with 6 snow days used 

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School Spotlight

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Ss Peter and Paul Catholic School’s 160th graduating class received their diplomas on Friday evening in a special Mass dedicated in their honor.  Principal Lisa Buchheit, School Board president Julia Pluff, and Fr. Ron Weber presented the students with their diplomas.  Students from the Class of 2013 will be heading off in different directions for high school…Gibault Catholic High School, Waterloo High School, Saint Louis University High, Cor Jesu Academy, DeSmet Catholic School, Notre Dame, and more.  Student Council president, Andrew, delivered the welcome at Mass. 

Also presented during the Mass were special honor awards, as well as various scholarships.  The Mary and Martha Society presented five scholarships (and an alternate) to students attending Gibault Catholic High School; Andrew, Sarah G., Joey G., Baker K., Alaina M., and Drew I. (alternate).  The American Legion Awards, presented by Mr. Roy May, were given to students who posses the qualities of strong character, achievement, courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, and service.  The honorable mention went to Joseph G. and Amanda G., and the winners are Andrew D. and Amanda W..  The Daughters of the American Revolution award is given each year to one boy and one girl who have had straight As in History, and no lower than a B in any other subject throughout their school careers thus far.  They must also be of good character.  The winners of the D.A.R. awards, presented by Mr. Vern Tepen on behalf of the Whiteside Chapter of the DAR, for 2013 are Shane D. and Amanda G..  Mrs. Pat Herzing was on hand to present the Fr. Ed Hustedde Scholarship awards to Trevor D. and Matthew L. for their high scholar achievement, as well as to Regan M. for fine arts.

Announcements

Kindergarten Screening
If you have a little one entering Kindergarten next year please contact the school office at 939-7217 to set up a screening appointment. Although our official screening days have passed, students can be screened at any time.  Please pass this information along to any other families who might have little ones this age as well.  We love meeting our Future Falcons!

Summer Opportunites

Soccer Camp
There are some great soccer camps coming to our area this summer.  Jason Daniels will host a camp at the SPPCS the week of July 29—August 1 from 6:30—8 p.m. for kids ages 4-14.  Coach Daniels is kindly donating $10 from each child’s registration fee to the SPPCS Athletic Fund.  This camp has generated $700 back to SPPCS the past two years! 
If you are unable to attend camp the week of July 29th, there will be a “Soccer made Simple” camp offered through Coach Dave Fernandez the week of July 15th—18th from 5:30—7:00.  

SPPCS Soccer Camp with Coach Daniels
Soccer Made Simple Camp with Coach Dave


Gibault Catholic High School Summer Camps
Check out the great summer camps offered through Gibault.  Drama camps, athletic camps, and even a video game history camp - there is something for everyone!  There are many opportunities..  GIbault Camp Information

Camp invention
Camp Invention will once again be coming to SPPCS this summer!  We will run our camp from June 17-21st, 9 - 3:30, and all children currently in grades K-5 are welcome!  There will also be limited opportunities for older children in grades 6-8 as counselors in training.  You do not have to attend SPPCS to attend camp! It is SO MUCH FUN!  Visit www.campinvention.org to register or call 800.968.4332.  For questions or more information, please contact Laura Frierdich at lfrierdich@gmail.com or via Fast Direct.  Summer Splash is available for before or after care (for an additional fee) if needed.

Parish Picnic
Our Annual Parish Picnic is scheduled for Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, 2013, on the parish and school grounds.  Come hungry! Friday is our Fish Fry with cod cut-ups, slaw and fries. Saturday is our traditional chicken dinner with seating in the air-conditioned cafeteria. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served both nights. This year, we will also have a BBQ stand both nights, serving smoked pulled pork, pork steaks and bratwurst.  If it's a sweet tooth that needs satisfying, we'll have snow cones, cotton candy, and DQ blizzards! Of course, you can satisfy those munchies throughout the night with a funnel cake, a bag of popcorn, hot pretzel, or nachos from our snack stand. Quench your thirst with an adult beverage or soda.  Both nights offer live bands, kids games, quilt bingo and much, much more.  For more information find us and "LIKE" us on Facebook :
 http://www.facebook.com/SsPeterPaulCatholicChurchPicnicWaterlooIl


Summer Splash at SPPCS
Do you know that S.P.P.C.S. has a summer program (for children entering kindergarten through 8th grade) to keep children active during the summer? Summer Splash is an affordable summer program for parents who need care for their child during the summer months. We have weekly field trips to places such as the St. Louis Zoo, bowling, the park, Science Center, swimming and roller skating just to name a few. The children and staff attend mass weekly on Friday mornings. It is also convenient if your child would like to attend either Camp Invention or Vacation Bible School.  We provide a safe environment for children to play in, at affordable prices.  For more information, contact Lori Roever through Fast Direct, or by calling the school office at 939-7217.
Summer Splash Registration Form

Vacation Bible School 
Vacation Bible School for Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church has been scheduled for the week of July 22nd - July 26th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The program is available for children in preschool - 5th grade. As you plan your summer vacations, please be sure to reserve this week for a VBS adventure! The theme for our 2013 VBS is "Kingdom Rock - Where Kids Stand Strong for God!" The curriculum is impressive and centers around a medieval theme - you don't want to miss it! 

We are also actively recruiting for adult and youth volunteers for VBS (6th, 7th and 8th graders and high school students). If you are an energetic individual that enjoys sharing your faith with the kids of our parish, then we'd LOVE to have you join our team! If you are interested, please email Lauren Niebruegge via fast direct or at LaurenNiebruegge.vbsdirector@yahoo.com. Registration materials will be available later this spring. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks!

Our Fabulous Falcons!

Fabulous Falcons are students who are "caught" being good.  Students may earn a Fab Falcon Award by being kind to a classmate, helping a teacher without being asked, or any other good deed.  Way to go!
Fabulous Falcons:

The following students were exemplary in following the bus rules:
  • Logan C. *
  • Dahlia C.
  • Joely G.
  • Rachel B.
  • Rory B.
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    What's New

    Service
    • Our families generously donated over $650 worth of gift cards to Joe-Joe's family as part of the Make-A-Wish program.
    • Over $30,000 to the American Heart Association in the last 20 years through the Jump for Heart and Hoops for Heart program.  
    • Rummage Sale - $2,850 dollars for Needy Children
    • Essentials for the Poor- Over 3,000 items.
    • $400 Dress Down Day for St. Vincent de Paul Society
    • St. Jude's Math-A-Thon - Raised nearly $2,400 (2012)
    • Funderwear Drive - over 3,800 donations to the Daystar Organization (2012)
    • Caroling for a Cause - $150 dollars for the St. Vincent de Paul Society
    • Thanksgiving Pies to Share the Feast
    • Hoops for a Cure
    • Movie Night for Sr. Joel Kolmer 
    • Kids' Coats for Cairo
    • Young Vincentian Backpack Drive
    Scholar
    • Chess Team Consolation Champions at the Cahokia Conf. Tournament (2013)
    • Waterloo Optimist Students of the Year - Kelsey and Andrew (2012)
    • Eight Alumni inducted into the WHS National Honor Society in 2012
    • Conference Scholar Bowl - 3rd place (2012)
    • Teacher of the Year - Laura Metzger (2012)
    • Emerson Electric Grant recipient for Family Engineering Night - $1,000 (2012)
    Athletics
    • Volleyball Team - 2013 Regional Champions 
    • Volleyball Team - 2nd place finish in the Cahokia Conference Tournament, as well as the Gibault Tournament
    • Volleyball Team - St. John's Tournament Champs
    • Boys' Basketball Team 28-0 (2012-13)
    • Boys' Basketball Cah0kia Conference Champions (2013)
    • Boys' Basketball Diocesan Champions (2013)
    • Baseball State Champions (2012)
    • Volleyball - Regional Champions (2012)
    • Volleyball - Cahokia Conference Tournament Champions (2012)

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