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SEPT 7, 2017

"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire." The Link — St. Catherine of Siena Mission Statement MON 9/11/17 The purpose of Catholic education at St. Peter in Chains School is to instill the values of  Hot lunches begin (if the Catholic faith in students so that they not only hear, but also embody and practice the mission of Jesus Christ and spread His message as it applies to life in the twenty y o u p r e - o r d e r e d ) first century.

TUES 9/12/17  Meet the Teacher Night @ 6:30 PM Virtue of the Month: HOPE

WED 9/13/17 Dear Parents, skills and vocations. God has designed  1st Band Practice We have had a wonderful be- each of us with gifts and talents and He  Faculty Meeting @ ginning to our school year! There’s a expects us to do our part to increase 2 : 3 0 P M sense of excitement, optimism, and the talents He has given us. HOPE for the future as we begin anoth- The saints known for the virtue er year of learning and teaching, of Hope are St. Joseph (grades K-2), St. Looking Ahead: “seeking first the Kingdom of God”, and Elizabeth Ann Seton (grades 3-5), and MON 9/18/17 making Christ the center of our Sts. Louie and Zelie Martin, who were  8th Grade Taste of school. This year, our enrollment has the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux Badin grown to 184 students! (grades 6-8). You can find home re- Last year we began using sources for the virtue of Hope in the TUES 9/19/17 “Virtues in Practice” and acknowledging Parent Section of our school webpage  Homework Club begins students with a Virtue Card after our or by clicking here. Thank you for your (grades 3-8, 2:15-3:00 PM. school Masses when they displayed that commitment to your child’s academic Forms are on the website month’s virtue. Last year was the Year and spiritual development and for al- under Parent Page. Forms of Faith. This 2nd year is the Year of lowing St. Peter in Chains School the due 1 day prior to HW HOPE and the virtue for the month of opportunity to assist you in your efforts. Club) September is HOPE. “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope Sincerely Yours in Christ, THURS 9/21/17 both sure and steadfast.” (Hebrews  Picture Day (Forms will 6:19) Hope is defined as “trusting in Michael Collins go home on 9/14) God’s loving plan”. The Year of Hope offers an opportunity to focus on study SAT 9/23/17  7th & 8th Grade CYO Social at Badin PFAC Altar Server Schedule: 6-8 PM Sunday, September 10th 8:00 AM - Kameron & Chase Gray SUN 9/24/17 11:00 AM - Eli Halverson, Madison Hodapp, Paige Luebbe  First Reconciliation Mtg at Fenmont 10:30- White Folders this week: 11:30 for St. Julie and  Band Info for grades 4-8 St. Petes  8th Grade Taste of Badin Information and Permission Slips (Due 9/12)  Jr. Rams Girls Softball Tryout Info for Grades (7th & 8th only) TUES 9/26/17 On website (and attached):  First Youth Group  CYO Basketball Sign Up Forms (Under After School Activities)  7th & 8th Grade CYO Social Permission Slips (Under After School Activities) Meeting (Grades 6-8) More GOD IS KING OF ALL T HE EARTH. P S 4 7 : 2 - 3 , 8 - 9 , 1 0 Info to come 2

8th grade is just around the corner for your son or daughter! Badin Admissions events begin soon too! Shadow Days begin September 12 Contact Dirk Allen to schedule - [email protected]

High School Placement Test Refresher Course For 8th graders who have taken the HSPT Test Prep Course Saturday, November 4, 10:00-1:00 PM $30, bring your own workbook. Classes are limited in size. Register soon online. Ramformation Nights at Badin, 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 10 Wednesday, October 18 Thursday, November 9 High School Placement Test Saturday, November 18 Q&A Night for last minute questions Tuesday, November 28

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