St. Peter's Elementary

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year we are looking forward to an awesome year at St Peter's where

 Learning will Bloom.

Here, at St. Peter's we are proud of each and every one of our students.  We try to foster an environment of mutual respect among our students and staff.  Upon entering our school, visitors are welcomed with friendly faces, and a clean - nuturing environment in which students are challenged to do their best, and be their best.

Be a Proud St. Peter's Saint!

Donate to St. Peter's Breakfast Program!

Online Donations can be designated directly to your School.  www.kidseatsmart.ca (Please ensure to choose St. Peter's Elementary in UIC)
Every $1 is a breakfast for a child.

Support your local school Kids Eat Smart Club by donating online today www.kidseatsmart.ca⁠.

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Announcements

PICTURE DAY!

Picture Day is Wednesday October 3rd!

Thanksgiving Assembly

Our Thanksgiving assembly will be taking place in the gymnasium on Friday, October 11th beginning at 9:30.  School will be closed on Monday October 14th for the Thanksgiving.

BELL SCHEDULE 2024-2025

Time

8:00 Buses arrive/walkers

8:00-8:10 Grades K-9 arrive by private vehicle

8:10- 8:20 Homeroom/ Breakfast Program

8:20 Period 1

9:16 Period 2

10:12 Recess

10:27 Warning Bell

10:32 Period 3

11:28 Period 4

12:20 Lunch dismissal for K-6 going home

12:24 Lunch dismissal for 7-9 going home

1:02 Warning Bell

1:04 Homeroom (Kids must be in class)

1:09 Period 5

2:05 Dismissal of Grades 4-9

2:10 Dismissal of Grades K-3

2:10-2:15 Buses are dismissed

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

September 3 - Administration Day

September 4 - Students Return

September 30- National Day of Truth & Reconciliation 

October 14 - Thanksgiving Day

November 11 - Armistice Day

December 20 - Last Day Prior to Christmas

January 6 - School Reopens

February 21 - 24 Mid Winter Break

March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day

April 17 - Last Day of School/Easter

April 28 - School Reopens

May 19 - Victoria Day

June 26 - Last Day for Students

June 27 - Administration Day

SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT POLICY (REMINDER)

All buildings, grounds and properties under the jurisdiction of the District are smoke free and tobacco free.  We hope that sufficient time has passed and that our school community has adapted to this change. As the administrative team of St. Peter’s, we are requesting that all visitors, staff, parents and students respect the smoke free environment policy.

‘SCENT FREE’ ENVIRONMENT POLICY

All buildings under the jurisdiction of the District are also scent free.

FIXED SCHEDULE

Please take note that this year, again, we will be using a 14 day fixed schedule. We have 14 days in our school cycle and Wednesday, September 7 will be Day 1; Thursday, September 8 will be Day 2; followed by Friday, September 9 will be Day 3. This pattern will continue to Day 14 and then we will begin our cycle again. This cycle will proceed throughout the year, excluding above scheduled holidays.

Twitter

Twitter is a 'microblogging' system that allows you to send and receive short posts called tweets. Tweets can be up to 140 characters long and can include links to relevant websites and resources. Here at St Peter’s, we will use it as a platform to share some of the exciting things going on in our school and important announcements.  Even though there is a messaging function it will not replace direct communication (email, phone calls, school messenger) with the school or classroom teachers. If you have a Twitter account and would like to follow us our Twitter handle is @SPeterElem. You can sign up for a free Twitter account at www.twitter.com

  VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 

Please be aware that due to the safety of school property we still have 3 video surveillance cameras set up at the back of our school.  Please note proper signage is in place and if you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.

  RESOURCES FOR STAFF AND FAMILIES

On our District web site https://www.nlschools.ca/ under the ‘tab’ Students and Families, under Resources, there are many online resources for K-6 Report Card Guide, Internet/Social Media Safety, Learning to Code, Health & Wellness, and much more.  Please visit and browse at your convenience.

 BIRTHDAYS

If you wish to send along Birthday Invitations, please send along an invitation for each and every child within the class.  This will prevent children from becoming upset. Thank you in advance for understanding.

BUSSING

Please be aware that there are great resources/materials for all students, families and staff which can be found at:  https://www.nlschools.ca/studentsfamilies/studenttransportation.jsp

Most notably, resources include:

  -  Bus Safety Tips Brochure

  -  Student expectations on the Bus

  -  Bus safety video (we encourage everyone to view 

                                     this 15 minute video)

*  Also, bus evacuation drills must be practiced at school this year.  It is expected that these drills will be coordinated here at school before the end of November.

BLUE ZONE

We have recently placed 2(two) new signs in front of the school and once again we would like to remind all visitors to our school to be respectful of the Blue Zone parking space.  This parking space is reserved for those visitors with a valid Blue Zone Parking Permit. As well we would like to remind everyone that when visiting the school they remember not to park in the designated parking area for Special Transportation located on the bus parking lot.  This area is treated as a bus parking area and is reserved for those drivers with a contract to transport students to school.

Bus Routes

Family and Student 

Resources

Posted Homework