Winter Weather Policy
St. Peter Catholic School and Church follow the D-38 closure and delay schedule. When there is a delayed start, preschool children attend from 10am-1pm and should bring a sack lunch. Regardless of delayed starts or closures, all daily and weekend Masses will be held as scheduled.
St. Peter Catholic School and Church follow the D-38 closure and delay schedule. When there is a delayed start, preschool children attend from 10am-1pm and should bring a sack lunch. Regardless of delayed starts or closures, all daily and weekend Masses will be held as scheduled.
Groundbreaking Ceremony and Blessing for Peter the Rock Chapel
Sunday, March 3, 10am
Bishop Sheridan, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Michael invite you to the groundbreaking ceremony and blessing for Peter the Rock Chapel and Ministry Center on Sunday, March 3, at 10am. Following all Masses on March 2 & 3, the building committee is hosting receptions in Jaeger Hall. Building committee members, builders and architects will be available to answer your questions about this important project. Refreshments will be provided.
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About Us
St. Peter Catholic School in Monument offers preschool thru 8th grade and provides superior academics and faith formation in a safe, caring community where each child is accepted and respected. With an average class size of 18 students, every student gets the attention and specialization he or she needs. Athletics and arts are offered in addition to a curriculum that is an alternative to Common Core and independent of public school testing requirements. Financial aid is available. |
Admissions
Thank you for considering our school. We are honored to partner with you in the spiritual, academic, emotional and physical development of your child. Please take a moment to review the admissions process. We are here to help you with any questions you may have. |
Curriculum
It is the mission of St. Peter Catholic School to educate the whole child. Our school follows the course of academic instruction which is reviewed and approved by the Diocese of Colorado Springs. |
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St. Peter Catholic School
"Our God is Here" Video created by Fr. Gregory Golyzniak |
6th and 7th Grade Technology Exploratory with Fr. Gregory
Video created by Caleb, Dominick and Alek with instruction from Fr. Gregory |
Take a Virtual Tour of St. Peter Catholic Church and School
Video created by Fr. Gregory Golyzniak |
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News & Events
K-Kids Service Project to Benefit Marian House
Please donate your gently-used coats, books and toys for children in need. Donations will be distributed through the Marian House. SPCS Tropical Nights Gala - February 23
Come in your finest island wear or cruise attire and enjoy a fabulous evening that will include dining, dancing, and a silent and live auction. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30pm, dinner begins at 6:30pm. The gala will be at the Great Wolf Lodge (9494 Federal Drive, 80921) and tickets are $55 per person. Tickets go on sale in January 2019. Proceeds will benefit the school expansion project. ROOMS AT GREAT WOLF LODGE: There are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate of $239/night for four guests (add $50 for one additional guest, guests two and under are free). A resort fee of $29.99/night will be added to each room. Rooms will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To book your room, call 844-554-9653 and provide code 1902STPE. Contact stpetergala@petertherock.org for more information. 
Change the World Project Lock-in - March 15 & 16
All St. Peter middle school students are invited for a lock-in in the gym beginning at 4pm on Friday (3/15) through 11:30am on Saturday (3/16). The cost is $30 per student and includes food, drink, games and snacks. Students will attend Stations of the Cross and there will be time for prayer and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, in addition to plenty of time for fun and games. The registration deadline is March 13. For more information, click here or contact cristina.priddy@petertherock.org. Wrestling and Basketball Coaches Needed
A coach for the boys' 5th/6th grade basketball team is needed. Basketball will begin in January and run through mid-February. Assistant coaches are needed for the wrestling season which begins in February. Please contact Becki Pepper if you can help. Recess/Playground Snow Policy
It won't be long before we have snow on the playground, so here is our policy for recess times: The students must have snow boots if they want to walk around and play on the snow-covered areas of the playground during recess. Also, as long as the outside temperature is above 31 degrees, we will be outside, so please make sure your child has the appropriate outdoor clothing. Thank you! Teacherease
Teacherease (www.teacherease.com) is the main parent resource to access grades, digital communication, assignments, and the calendar of events. If you have not yet logged into Teacherease this school year, you will be receiving another "welcome letter" from the system to get you started. Please familiarize yourself with this platform. Middle school students are also encouraged to access their information through their parents. Please contact the office if you have any issues. Preschool parents: You can use Teacherease primarily for accessing documents that are posted to the Digital Locker by Carol Burns. Click on Communicate, then Digital Locker. 
American Furniture Warehouse Fundraiser
St. Peter Catholic School has partnered with American Furniture Warehouse for a new, ongoing fundraiser. With ANY purchase you make at AFW, either in-store or online, provide our SCHOOL CODE and they'll donate up to 4% of your purchase price back to St. Peter. There are no black out dates or other restrictions! PROMO CODE: SCHOOL and St. Peter ID: SPCS51. Please share this with your friends and family, too! National Day of Giving
Save the Date: On January 29 & 30, Catholic Schools nationwide will participate in the Many Gifts, One Nation International Day of Giving. This event occurs during National Catholic Schools Week. For more information, visit www.NCEA.org/csw/manygifts. SPCS Band Information
We are excited to announce that students in grades 5-8 will have the opportunity to take band lessons this school year. The instructor is Judy Schwenk, who has over 25 years of experience teaching in public and Catholic schools. The cost is $50 a month. Discounts are offered for families with multiple children. Registration fee is $25. Families are responsible for providing an instrument, book, accessories, and music stand for at-home practice. The usual beginning instruments are flute, clarinet, alto saxaphone, trumpet, trombone and percussion kit. Contact the school office for more information. School Musical - The Little Mermaid, April 2019
Students in grades 5-8 can participate. Middle school students will practice during their exploratory time on Wednesdays (2:35pm). Fifth graders can join practice after the school day is over. For the first semester, practice will conclude at 4:30pm. Please contact Meg Miller to sign up or for more information. Cell phone policy
If a student needs a cell phone after school due to walking home from school, entering a house where no one is home, or attending sport practices or games, he/she is required to bring the cell phone to the office upon arrival in the morning to park the cell phone in the off position for the day. The cell phone may be picked up by the student at dismissal. At no time during the day should a cell phone be in a student's locker or in his/her possession. The administration reserves the right to search the contents of a confiscated cell phone. Parents are required to fill out a "Request for Permission to Bring a Cell Phone and/or other Two-Way Communication Device to School" form for approval. Uniform reminders for 2018-19
1. PE shoes for Monday and Wednesday Kindergarten through 5th grade must have all white athletic shoes. 6th - 8th grade may have all white or all light grey. The light grey shoe may have a white sole but no other colors or strips. High tops are not permitted. There are quite a few available on Amazon. Converse shoes are not recommended as they do not provide adequate support for athletics. 2. All black shoes for Tuesday, Thursday, Friday These shoes must be all black; this includes the sole of the shoe. They may be leather or canvas. High tops are not permitted. 3. Socks Socks must cover the ankles and the only colors permitted are black, white, or navy. Girls may wear green knee-high socks. The socks may not have any logos. 4. Slacks and shorts Pants/shorts must fit appropriately (not too tight or too loose) and be in good condition - pants must be uniform pant; this excludes pants with sewn on pockets, rivets, tapered or "skinny" style legs, cargo style, etc., shorts may not be shorter than 2" above the knee. Beginning in second grade, a belt is required at all times. Parents are invited to join the School Advisory Council
The School Advisory Council (SAC) is an advisory board to the pastor and principal. The principle purpose of SAC is to offer advice on the operations of the school in the areas of strategic planning, mission effectiveness and faith development, financing, public relations and marketing, plant and facilities, and curriculum and instructional programs. The SAC meets once per month and sponsors the following events during the year: The Cultural Night in September The Trunk or Treat Night in October A Bingo Night with the Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner The Open House in January If you are interested in serving on the council, please contact Sheila Whalen. Home and School Association (H&SA)
The Home and School Association is comprised of parent volunteers who are voted into these positions. We have a President, two VP's of fundraising, a VP of hospitality, secretary and treasurer. The term is for two years and we will have all positions opening for the 2019-2020 school year. The H&SA coordinates several fundraising events throughout the school year such as the Holiday Boutique, the Glow Run, a raffle and Spirit Nights. We also fund and/or coordinate other school events: Mother/Son Game Night, Father/Daughter Game Night/Dance, Teacher Appreciation Week, Back to School Party, food for conferences and the Science Fair, Field Day, Gala Sponsorship, and teacher reimbursements. We are always looking for parent volunteers throughout the year. It takes a lot to coordinate and run all of these events. Plus, it is fun!! If you are interested in helping with any of these events, we always send out notices looking for volunteers prior to each event. You can also email Steph Welker. |
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To submit information for the website, please contact robin.sheehan@petertherock.org SPCS Fundraising
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