2008-2009
ST. PETER INTERPARISH SCHOOL
HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
2008-2009
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the St. Peter Interparish School of Jefferson City, Missouri, Parent/Student Handbook.
I understand that it contains important information about St. Peter Interparish School’s general policies and regulations and about my privileges and obligations as a parent/guardian. I acknowledge and understand that this Handbook is neither a contract nor a legal document. I further acknowledge that I have read and understand St. Peter Interparish School’s policies and regulations and agree to adhere to these policies and regulations.
I further acknowledge that revisions to the Handbook may occur. I have received this Handbook, and I understand that it is my responsibility to read and comply with the policies and regulations contained in this handbook and any revisions to it.
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Parent/Guardian Name (Printed)
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
[A copy of this Parent Handbook Acknowledgement is to be signed and returned to St. Peter Interparish School.]
ST. PETER INTERPARISH SCHOOL
314 W. HIGH STREET
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-636-8922 Fax 573-636-8410
This Parent/Student Handbook contains information regarding the operation of St. Peter Interparish School. The school strives to provide an excellent Catholic Christian education. The school encourages questions, comments and suggestions regarding programs and procedures. School parents and staff must work together to provide the best education for all children of St. Peter Interparish School. The parish Catholic school advisory board represents the parish council Education Commission. The purpose of the Commission is to assist individuals and families to educate themselves and grow in Christian commitment needed to live full Christian lives.
The pastor of each parish, canonically appointed to be the head of the Catholic community, has pastoral authority and concern in all facets of parish life. In educational matters, he works with the parish Catholic School Advisory Board. The parish Catholic School Advisory Board is an advisory board established to assist the pastor, school administrator/principal, parish council, and finance council in fostering the education mission, goals and objectives of the Catholic school. It helps formulate and recommend policy and is consultative to both the pastor and the school administrator/principal. (DSP 1305)
Administration-Parent-Teacher Covenant
Because St. Peter Interparish School strives to be a faith community, parental cooperation and good parent-teacher relations are essential. As a faith community, our first instinct is to assume that everyone (teachers, administrators, parents, guardians and other caregivers) has the child’s best interest at heart. Teachers and administrators are partners with parents in their children’s education. Parents are notified of concerns about student life or behavior even when off campus.
The school is excellent in many ways, but no one within the community is perfect, and misunderstandings will occur. When a problem or disagreement arises, St. Peter Interparish School will make every effort to contact the parent to clarify the situation. Parents, guardians, and family members who experience problems or are confused with some matter regarding a child’s educational experience are asked to show similar respect by striving first to learn the reasons behind a policy or inquire about the teacher’s or school’s understanding or decision before judging or forming an opinion. Those who are not satisfied with what they have learned from the teacher or source are asked to approach the administration. In this way, positive resolutions can be reached.
Parents and guardians are to follow these guidelines for expressing concern over a school matter.
1. If the problem involves routine procedures such as homework, class assignments, classroom or playground behavior, or student-to-student problems, contact the teacher first. The best way to do this is through a phone call to the school, where parents may leave a message for the teacher to return the call. Parents are asked to refrain from calling another student’s parents about a problem at school until school personnel have the opportunity to address the situation. In addition, for a variety of reasons, parents are not to bring up a private matter in front of other students while the teacher is on duty during the regular school day.
2. If parents feel the problem may be serious, inform the principal, assistant principal or counselor. Only signed notes or callers who identify themselves will be taken seriously. Due to school responsibilities, an administrator may not be available immediately; therefore, patience in setting appointments, etc. is requested. Since concern for children is uppermost in all staff member’s minds, the school will make every effort to accommodate parents and their concerns. .
3. All staff members of St. Peter Interparish School promise prompt attention to problems, privacy in discussing matters, professional courtesy and respect when problems are presented, and a sincere effort to resolve problems in a Christian manner. That is, the school promises to approach problems and misunderstandings in a manner that expresses genuine concern for the welfare of every child, spiritually, psychologically, academically and physically.
I MISSION STATEMENT/PHILOSOPHY
A. SCHOOL MISSION
The mission of St. Peter Interparish School is to inspire students to love God, their Catholic faith, and learning.
This Parent/Student Handbook contains information regarding the operation of St. Peter Interparish School. St. Peter Interparish School in partnership with parents and the parish community strives to provide a quality education rich in Catholic identity. Recognizing that each individual has unique gifts from God, the school helps students develop their gifts to their fullest potential as stewards and co-creators in God’s universe. Our goals are to:
a) provide a healthy, positive and spiritual atmosphere in which Catholic Christian values, morals and leadership are fostered;
b) develop self-discipline, personal responsibility, and accountability; and
c) educate the whole child: spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically to help students meet the challenges of life today with a vision toward the future.
B. PARENTS ARE PRIME EDUCATORS
1. The primary responsibility for the education of children is in the hands
of parents. Even though their responsibility is shared with the school, the parents’ responsibility remains paramount.
2. Children tend to emulate the intellectual, emotional, spiritual and
moral attitudes and examples parents/guardians provide in the home. In addition to example, some parents’ responsibilities are to:
a) Build religious traditions and family
prayer into the family life style.
b) Attend Sunday Mass and
contribute to Parish support through envelopes or direct deposit.
c) Provide proper diet, balance of sleep, and exercise.
d) Provide proper facilities for home study, and encourage completion of homework assignments.
e) Insist that a child/children follow(s) the regulations and principles of good behavior/manners.
f) Encourage the development of the individual talents and interests of a child/children.
g) Keep the school informed as to the special needs of a child/children, carefully read all communications sent home from the school, and return all signed communications and envelopes promptly.
h) Attend Home & School meetings and take advantage of Parent/Student/Teacher conferences, requesting additional time as needed.
i) Read and support the regulations of the Parent/Student Handbook.
C. PASTORS
St. Peter-------Msgr. Don Lammers
Associate----Fr. Rob Fields
Associate----Fr. Frank Bussmann
St. Andrew-----Msgr. Greg Higley
D. SCHOOL STAFF----------Phone Ext.
Principal-----Joseph Gulino, Ph. D-----324
Assist. Principal-----Jane Maurer-----327
Kindergarten-----Kathy Surface-----346
Kindergarten-----Barb Kemna-----344
Ext. Kindergarten-----Judy Heinrich-----343
Grade 1-----Agnes Forck-----513
Grade 1-----Kathy Porting-----519
Grade 1-----Betsy Lauf-----506
Grade 2-----Ann Cowley-----508
Grade 2-----Tanya Dallmeyer-----509
Grade 2-----Laura Dampf-----510
Grade 3-----Joyce Cregger-----05
Grade 3-----Mary Markway-----516
Grade 3-----Gerard Rockers-----521
Grade 4-----Lana Crane-----504
Grade 4-----Brenda Raymer-----520
Aide (4)-----Pamela Linn-----514
Grade 5-----Rose Gerling-----515
Grade 5-----Julie Wankum-----526
Aide (5)-----Ann Brown-----511
Grade 6-----Sr. Esther Becker-----500
Grade 6-----Amy Brauner-----503
Grade 7-----Michael Bielski-----507
Grade 7-----Mark Veit-----501
Grade 8-----Rose Thoenen-----525
Grade 8-----Valerie Jones-----523
PE-----Sherri Kincaid-----345
Music-----Donna Stuckenschneider-----524
Art-----Cathy Bertolotti-----340
Computer Coordinator-----Jane Maurer-----327
Children’s Advocate-----Lacy Ralston-----329
Librarian-----Megan Cline-----323
Enrichment-----Jackie Remis-----351
Vogelweid (VLC) Director-----Paula Wekenborg-----333
VLC Resource-----Teresa Veile-----347
VLC Resource-----Sr. Bernadette Forck-----342
VLC Aide -----Barbara Stahlman-----522
VLC Aide-----Joanie Willett-----518
Speech Therapist-----Nathan Wilson-----349
Physical Therapist-----Linda Kremmen-----527
Occupational Therapist-----Johanna McCoy-----348
Office Manager-----Phyllis Struemph-----326
Office & After School Care-----Kelley Bezler-----502
Fundraising Director-----Karen Balcer-----325
Cafeteria Manager-----Mary Dunn-----338
Cafeteria Staff Cooks-----332
Athletic Director-----Sherri Kincaid-----345
Msgr. Lammers Concession Stand-----350
After-Care after 3:00pm-----Kelley Bezler-----322
Band Director-----Bruce Connor-----341
Title I Teacher-----Cindy Hart-----528
Maintenance-----Earl Heinrich-----328
Maintenance-----Gary Larkins-----529
Maintenance-----Arnold Rehagen-----328
E. ST. PETER INTERPARISH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD
1. St. Peter Interparish School is an accredited Catholic elementary school recognized by the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri. The St. Peter Interparish School Advisory Board advises the pastor and principal in developing school objectives and policies. The Board recommends how best to carry out goals developed by the Diocesan School Office, which, along with the Bishop, sets the direction of Catholic Education in the Diocesan Church.
2. St. Peter Interparish School Advisory Board meetings are normally held at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise designated) in the faculty room or school library. Interested parents are welcome to attend except for executive session.
SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
- President-----Paul Rockers-----635-4502
- Vice-President-----Shelley Smith-----634-2644
- Secretary-----Spencer Kemmer-----761-1418
- Athletic Committee Chair-----Bruce Crane-----634-4221
- Health/Maintenance/Safety Ch.--Dena Jaegers--634-7882
- Public Relations Chair-----Laura Ward -----632-2818
- Space & Enrollment Chair--Mark Rehagen--636-3120
- Angie McMichael-----896-9522
- Martha Dupuis-----913-290-0222
EX-OFFICIO SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
- Msgr. Donald Lammers-----636-8159 (301)
- Msgr. Greg Higley-----896-4309
- Dr. Joseph Gulino-----636-8922
- Jane Maurer-----636-8922
F. HOME & SCHOOL
There must be the closest cooperation between parents and the school faculty and staff. In fulfilling their task, schools are to collaborate closely with the parents/guardians. Associations and meetings of parents/guardians are to be established and held in high esteem. Each Catholic elementary school shall establish and maintain a home and school association to help parents/guardian in fulfilling their role as Christian educators and to provide educational assistance in Christian family living. (School) Associations and meetings of parents are to be set up and held in high esteem. (Code of Canon Law, Canon 796.) The home and school fulfills its purpose by supporting the school and collaborating with faculty and staff. (DSP 1430)
Parents are encouraged to take an active role in the Home & School Association. Meetings are held to inform parents of school events and updates and to offer programs regarding current educational or family issues affecting children.
HOME & SCHOOL OFFICERS
- President-----Lisa Lamons-----295-4176
- Vice-President-----Mika Schrimpf-----659-6698
- Secretary-----Angela Hirsch-----635-5321
- Treasurer-----Jan Davidson-----632-2623
- Room Parents-----Angie Gaines-----634-3260
- Family Mentoring-----Lora Hall-----896-5913
- Hospitality-----Melissa Mallicoat 893-2726
- Parent Involvement-----Susie Theroff-----782-8264
- Special Projects-----Carrie Young-----636-4767
- Past President (Advisor)-----Gloria Johnson-----636-9296
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