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
BOOK FAIR at St. Peter's
Week of October 21st- October 25th!
GRAND IN YOUR HAND (School Wide Fundraiser)
Tickets are due back to your homeroom teacher by Monday, October 28th and the draw date is on HALLOWEEN!
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
