The St. Peter's PTA provides many services to help your school year be more successful. Our major fund raising efforts include the Auction, Fall Flower Sale, Book Fairs, and Scrip Program. Special events and programs that we coordinate include the Bike Rodeo, Cultural Diversity Bazaar, Father/Daughter Dance, First Communion Reception, Kindergarten Reception, Lounge Lizards, Mom's Socials, Skating Party, Trivia Night, Waling School Bus, Spirit Wear Shop, Art Smart, Christmas Gift Wrapping, School Roster/Phonebook, Box Tops for Education, and more. The PTA Executive Board meets once per month and the PTA General meetings are listed on the school calendar.
Click here to see the informational flyer (pdf)
Click here to see the informational flyer (pdf)
The Scrip program encourages school families and parishioners to buy gift cards at face value for every day needs, such as groceries, restaurants, movies, gas, clothing, etc. The PTA purchases gift cards at a discount and receives a profit from the retailers, who return a percentage based on sales. St. Peter's Social Services benefits, as well, as the PTA donates a portion of the proceeds. Scrip cards are available for purchase in the school office.
St. Peter's started the Walking School Bus program in 2005. Initially, we had about 50 students a
month moving to and from the school. That program, with volunteers and set routes, has resulted in far more
children and parents now walking or biking on their own. We planted the seed, and over the years it resulted in
people just doing it. St. Peter's runs the walking buses a few times a week in good weather. It skips rainy days
and cold days. "It becomes a habit, a good habit."
Any student may choose to participate in a Walking School Bus. A "bus" is comprised of a group of 8-10 students who choose to walk to and/or from school. An adult supervises each bus. The buses have different schedules and routes, depending upon the desires of the participants and supervisors.
All St. Peter’s Families can now receive FREE pickup and delivery service from Hangers Cleaners, which is the ONLY environmentally friendly dry cleaner in the Kansas City area. Hangers will contribute 10% of every dollar spent on services by St. Peter’s families back to the school. More information and how to sign up (pdf).
All activities provided or sponsored by the PTA are made possible through volunteerism. The PTA’s fundraising efforts supplement the school’s operating budget and fund projects needed for daily school operations, such as the library, computer programs, some field trips and transportation, some maintenance of the school building (restroom renovations, new flooring, whiteboards), the crossing guard at Meyer and Holmes, lunchroom monitors, technology and computers, security, flowers and plants for the school and parish grounds, scholarships for graduating eighth graders, and additional funding for inclusive education.