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The Glacier Gazette

February 6th, 2025

Principals Message:​

Good evening, St. Peter’s families and friends.

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I’m back! Though my spouse and I vacationed in the tropics of Hawaii, the heat was not tropical. I often fool myself that the weather will always be sunny and warm when I head south. Still, it was very beautiful and a welcome break from the daily ups and downs of my responsibilities, and the worries of the world we live in. While I think that that long a cruise is a one and done, I’m always ready to travel. I love to see the world; it’s all so beautiful!

 

What I found on this trip was that people are beautiful too, in their own unique ways. We shared a regular table with 8 other people, and it couldn’t have been better. And others whom we met at dance class or trivia night, in the hot tub or watching football on the pool deck, were on the whole friendly and interesting folks! We were all having a good time, and it made for good conversation. If only all our public spaces were filled with such generous, considerate people. So, what if you and yours made it a point to practice kindness and gentleness in all the ways we interact with one another? As Sam Cooke sang a long time ago: “What a wonderful world this would be!”

 

Pax,

Pastor Lans Alexis

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  • Now that “winter weather has arrived; we’d like to remind families of our notification process for inclement weather. This is taken directly from our Parent Handbook.

Our Inclement Weather Policy

  • St. Peter’s Inclement Weather Policy is determined by the School Board and carried out by the principal. Under most circumstances, our school will follow Baltimore County Public Schools in determining weather-related schedule changes. A one-hour delay means the school day begins at 10:00 a.m. A two-hour delay means school begins at 11:00 a.m.

  • This also means that Before and After Care will open at 7:45 (1 hr. late) or 8:45 (2 hrs. late). If school closes early, there will be no After Care.

  • Our primary concern is always the safety of our students, their parents, and our staff. We have students and faculty who come many different areas. Very often, the conditions throughout our metropolitan area vary widely.

  • By coordinating with Baltimore County Schools, we try to give parents and staff as much notice as possible.

  • We will also post our school’s name as soon as possible, indicating “school closing”, “delayed opening”, or early “closing” on WBAL TV and radio.

  • On the rare occasion when BCPS academic schedule does not align with St. Peter’s calendar, a robo-call will be sent by 6:00 a.m.

  • St. Peter’s will not follow the excessive heat early dismissal days issued by some public-school systems. We are an air-conditioned facility.

  • Snow days/inclement weather days are built into the annual school calendar. The school year may need to be adjusted according to the number of emergency closings used.

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​Announcements

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  • Please note that we have two important events coming up in March – our annual Scholastic Book Fair and standardized testing for grades three through five. More information will be forthcoming.

  • Coming on Monday, February 17, 2025, our school will be closed for Presidents Day!

  • We appreciated everyone’s cooperation dealing with the accident on Belair Road on Tuesday. Although it was cleared up quickly, we thought that families might like to know that there is an alternative way to access our school, other than turning from Belair Road onto Lincoln Ave.

  • If you travel on Belair Road in either direction, you can turn onto Rossville Blvd. heading west, toward Parkville. As you drive up the hill, you will pass Grandee Ct. and Bridgeview Ct. on the left. Turn onto the third street on the left, which is Rolling View Ave. If you continue to follow that around, it will become Vernon Ave. and you will see the school playground. This is also an alternate way to leave the school at dismissal. We hope this helps!

  • We are still accepting registrations as long as openings are available. (We are happy to take referrals. Remember that SPES offers a $1,000.00 student referral incentive.) Registration packets are available in the office. As of today’s date, all fees for registered students should have already been paid, and monthly and quarterly tuition payments have begun.​

  • Our OPEN ENROLLMENT for the 2025-2026 school year has begun, as of Tuesday, January 14, 2025! Registration packets were sent home with your child/children. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Darney or Mrs. Yelovich in the school office.

  • If you have any questions about enrollment, or need additional registration packets, please contact Ms. Darney or Mrs. Yelovich in the school office. Please note that, in addition to the hard copies of the registration packet, all of the documents are available on our website under the "Registration & Enrollment."

  • We have decided to adjust our plans for our chapel offering for the next few months. After watching the devastation of the southern California wildfires, we would like to use our offering to support Lutheran World Relief in their efforts to send aid to those who have been affected. ALL monies collected by LWR go directly to this cause.

  • This is just a reminder - Please dress your children adequately for the cold, winter temperatures. We believe in the benefits of fresh air and physical exercise. Unless the temperature or “real feel” at noon is below 32 degrees, with no precipitation, we will still take them outside for recess, even if briefly.

  • We have had several children who have been out of uniform this week. Our students are required to wear school uniforms daily, unless otherwise noted by the school. In addition, several children have come to school wearing boots or slippers. Our children are required to wear tennis shoes daily for their own safety. We understand the need for wearing boots to and from school in snowy, icy weather, but please send their tennis shoes in their bookbags so that they can change as soon as they get to the classroom.

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION​

  • Registration for the 2024-2025 school year continues to be open.

  • Our OPEN ENROLLMENT for the 2025-2026 school year has begun, as of Tuesday, January 14, 2025! Registration packets were sent home with your child/children. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Darney or Mrs. Yelovich in the school office.

  • A special reminder to our fifth grade parents: Please remember that when you register your child for middle school, you will need to sign a Release of Records form at the new school which will be sent to Ms. Darney in our SPES school office. Once received, she will scan and forward your child’s confidential records, as requested. These records cannot be transported otherwise. 

  • As you are getting ready for the new school year, please remember that if it is necessary to keep medicine for your child in school, whether for daily administration or in case of emergencies, you must provide us with a copy of the Medical Administration form, completed by yourself and your child’s doctor for each prescription. A copy of this form is attached to this newsletter. Please DO NOT send in any medication with a child.​

  • The BOOST Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic school year. It is essential that you do not delay in submitting your application. Many families across Maryland will be requesting tuition assistance. The state allocation of funds will not cover every student. Please submit your online application NOW. The website will also be open to new applicants on that date. The link is: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/boost/index.aspx

  • The Children’s Scholarship Fund of Baltimore has notified all families by email in February that applications were being accepted for the 2025-26 academic school year. IMPORTANT, do not wait. Please check your email and follow the link. Contact the office with any questions.

  • New Student Referral: SPES offers a $1,000.00 tuition credit to any registered SPES family that also refers a new student who registers.

 

PACE NEWS: We need you!​​​​​

  • Thanks to everyone who attended our special PACE meeting on Wednesday night and for picking up your World’s Finest Chocolate! Your support is exceptional!

  • Coming next week, PACE will be hosting a Valentine’s Dance Party on February 15th from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Copies of the flyer and sign-up sheet are attached.

  • Coming on March 12th…Texas Roadhouse fundraiser night…stay tuned! YUM!

  • Looking ahead to April 16th, there will be a Chucky Cheese Night! Stay tuned…

  • Coming in February, PACE will be presenting a Valentine’s Dance Party on February 15th from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

  • If you are interested in earning some volunteer hours by helping to supervise recess, please sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAA829AAF9C70-50591290-recess

  • The teachers and the children would love it! If it is too cold, recess will be indoors. Please review our recess information above.

  • Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help with Hot Lunch! You are all very much appreciated, but we can always use more volunteers, every Tuesday and Thursday.

  •  https://forms.gle/Bw5cAiqtknE7L8Q1A.

  • Our spirit wear apparel is available through XSELL Promotions via the following link: https://stpeter24-25.itemorder.com. Orders will be filled and delivered to the school and packaged by invoice. Embroidered logos can be completed on any polo shirt for $8. Ms. Darney will call you when your order arrives.

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ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWS:​​​​

  • If you would like a copy of the flyer about retreat opportunities for families and children at Mar-Lu-Ridge, a year-round outdoor camp and ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the mountains of Frederick County, please contact Ms. Darney.

  • St. Peter’s Lutheran Church offers a $1,000.00 tuition incentive to every school family who attends twenty worship services in one school year, from August 1st to July 31st. Contact Karen Yelovich if you would like more information. The church offers a traditional service at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School and an Adult Bible Class at 10:00 a.m., and a contemporary service at 10:15 a.m.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:​

  • If you are interested in resolving outstanding service hours or accumulating NEW service hours, here are several opportunities! Please contact the school office at 410-665-4521. Your help is MUCH appreciated! Thank you in advance!

  • We are in need of parent volunteers to help us with recess duty. If you are able to help, please use the link to sign up for a day. We greatly appreciate it! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAA829AAF9C70-50591290-recess#/

  • We are in need of Hot Lunch volunteers! If you are able to help, please use the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DAAAC2CA5F49-51153332-spes#/

  • The school entrance breezeway needs to be power-washed.

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