St. Peter's Episcopal School

St. Peter's Episcopal School "E"pistle October 9, 2009

Annual Fund Chairs Named
We are proud to announce our leadership for the 2009 - 2010 Annual Fund drive. Campaign chairs are Curt and Kim Coley, parents of Alex, in Ms. Mabry's Kindergarten and co-chairs Jamey and Sarah Steffner, parents of Julia, in Ms. Holly's Pre-K class.

Class chairs are being recruited now for this special fund. The Annual Fund drive is truly what makes the "St. Peter's difference." This unrestricted funding covers the costs that tuition alone doesn't cover AND 100% of your gift goes directly to support our school. Check here in the next few weeks for more information about the St. Peter's School "Annual FUNd" difference.
Food For Thought
This week's "Food for Thought" is health and exercise. Have you ever tried yoga or tai chi? The health benefits for these low-impact exercise forms is extraordinary. Fall is a great time to begin a new exercise plan while getting into your new back-to-school routine. Many exercise classes/programs are just beginning. Check out the October issue of "Natural Awakenings" magazine for more information about these forms of exercise and classes available. Additionally, turn to page 9 to see the article about St. Peter's School going healthy and green!

Tai Chi can make a significant improvement in your health including those with conditions such as: arthritis, emphysema, high blood pressure and more. Tai Chi has been shown to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression in addition to enhancing one's mood.

We're fortunate to have Tai Chi classes for adults here at St. Peter's on Monday evenings, beginning October 26. Here are the details:

What: Tai Chi and Chi Gong Beginner Class
Who: Adults interested in improving their health
When: New class starts Monday, October 26, 2009, 7 - 8:30pm and will continue every Monday. (Practice sessions available on Tuesday and Thursday)
Where: St. Peter's School, Warren Hall,
Cost: Classes are free, but we ask for a donation to the school ($1/class)
Contact: Bob Jedro @ 843-9181 or rjedro@gmail.com.
WEBSITE: http://sites.google.com/site/taichistpeters/
REGISTRATION FORM:http://www.icebrrg.com/Public/EmbedForm.aspx?formID=39692

Show Your St. Peter's Spirit
Special magnets featuring our school spirit symbol, the St. Peter's Storm, are now available for purchase. These round magnets are a great way to show your St. Peter's pride at sporting events and around town. They may be purchased for $5.00 in the school office.

HATS OFF to our students participating in the ISC Cross Country team for St. Peter's this season. Congratulations to John Behrends, Lauren Blalock, George Brant, Zoe Chamberlain, Jamie Dethero, Jennifer Huston, Sarah Quinn, Max Ransom, Mason Reiniche and Henry White.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH COUNTERPOINT CONCERT SERIES: Professor Byron Petty, composition professor at Washington and Lee University in VA, joins concert pianist Shuko Watanabe and classical guitarist Robert Trent for a unique musical performance this Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. in the church. Light refreshments will be served.