QUE PASA 1/8/2025 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents, 

       Happy New Year!!!  I pray that everyone enjoyed a blessed Christmas with loved ones.  I am thankful for another year filled with hope, challenges, and growth.  Together, let us start 2025 with a prayer:

Lord, You make all things new.

You bring hope alive in our hearts 

And cause our Spirits to be born again.

Thank you for this new year,

For all the potential it holds.

Come and kindle in us a mighty flame

So that in our time, many will see the wonders of God

And live forever to praise Your glorious name.  

AMEN.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

THE LITURGICAL YEAR

During this time after Jesus’ birth, we remember the Feast of the Epiphany in the liturgical year, when the three Kings find the Holy Family and bring gifts to Jesus.  Next week, we enter Ordinary Time on the liturgical calendar, taking us through the life of Christ and our own growth.  We continue our prayers so that we continue to grow closer to Jesus!

SIMPLY UNIFORMS

The owner of Ruth’s Children’s Shoppe, our partner for our school uniforms, has retired!  We are grateful to Ms. Ruth for her partnership with St. Peter’s School for many years.

Our new school uniform partner is SIMPLY UNIFORMS.  If your child needs a new uniform skirt or jumper, please call Simply Uniforms at 7801 El Camino Real in Colma, call the store at 650.757.5722, or visit their website at www.simplyuniformscolma.com 

Simply Uniforms carries all uniform pieces, except for our school uniform sweatshirts and Aztecs sweats, which you may continue to purchase at our school office.  Besides the uniform skirt and jumper which are available at Simply Uniforms, you may also continue to purchase the navy slacks and white polo shirts at other stores where uniform pieces are sold.  If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

ADMISSIONS FOR 2025-2026

We are currently accepting applications and conducting entrance assessments for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.  If you know a family interested in applying, please have them call the school office or email Ms. Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org to begin the application process.  They may also start the application process through our school website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/how-to-apply

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

January 14       8:15 AM School Mass

January 15      12:30 PM Dismissal

January 17      8:30 AM  Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service

January 20      NO SCHOOL; Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 21      8:15 AM School Mass

January 22      12:30 PM Dismissal

QUE PASA 12/18/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents, 

       I share this prayer (written by Christine Sine) with you all:

The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait in joyful expectation.
Draw close, Lord Jesus Christ,
Shed your light on all that is filled with darkness.
The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait with hope filled hearts.
Draw close, God’s beloved son,
Teach us the wonder of your all-embracing love.  

AMEN.

       During this Advent, I keep the entire St. Peter’s School family in my prayers--I am grateful to be a part of this loving community.  I pray that everyone has a safe and relaxing winter break.  Have a joyous Christmas and a happy new year! 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE

Join us for our Christmas Prayer Service this Friday, December 20 at 9:00 AM.  

We will retell the story of Christmas to remind us that “Jesus is the reason for the season!”  Also, all students will share a Christmas song!

** Since we will be attending a school church service on Friday, all students should be in COMPLETE UNIFORM; no gray sweats or free dress passes this Friday.

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2024 in order for your child to return to class on Monday, January 6, 2025. 

** If your tuition is not up-to-date before leaving for Christmas vacation, your child will not be able to return to class on  Monday, January 6, 2025. **

December tuition payments are now overdue and must be paid to remain up-to-date.  You may call the office and pay over the phone with your credit/debit card OR by Venmo @SPeters-School

Our school office will be closed during the Christmas Vacation (from December 21 through January 5), therefore please plan ahead to make your payment on time.  If you have any questions, please call the Tuition Office at (415) 647-8662 or email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org.  Thank you for your cooperation!

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT DAYS

Take part in the remaining days of our Christmas Spirit Week to help spread holiday cheer!  

- Thursday, December 19:  CHRISTMAS COLORS  Wear Red, Green, White, and Gold; and CANDY CANE GRAMS SALE  ($1.00 Candy-Cane-Grams on sale at recess)

- Friday, December 20:  CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CONTEST and CANDY CANE GRAMS SALE  And–join us at 9:00 AM for LA POSADA and CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE in church.

*Scroll down to see the flier for Christmas Spirit Days.

CHRISTMAS VACATION

Friday, December 20 is the last day of school before we begin our Christmas vacation.   On this day,we will have 12:30 PM dismissal and the school office will close at 1:30 PM.

Christmas vacation is from Saturday, December 21 through Sunday, January 5.  The office will be closed throughout Christmas vacation.  School will resume with a regular schedule on Monday, January 6.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS

December 16-20 CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK

December 17   8:15 AM Advent School Mass

December 18   12:30 Dismissal

December 20   9:00 AM  Christmas Prayer Service

December 20   12:30 Dismissal

December 21-January 5    CHRISTMAS VACATION

January 6         School Resumes

January 7         8:15 AM School Mass

January 8         12:30 Dismissal

January 8         5:30 PM  First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting

QUE PASA 12/11/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      As the third week of Advent approaches, the pink candle on the Advent wreath will be lit this Sunday, symbolizing the JOY that Christ's birth brings to all!  While we draw closer and closer to Christmas, let us offer this special Advent prayer together:

God the Father who sheds light on the world,

Give us strength in this season of Advent.

Prepare us to be better Christians.

Let the Holy Spirit give us courage and guide us in our actions and prayers.

Lord, we ask you to make your son Jesus our example and inspiration.

Let the Virgin Mary accompany us and carry us in her arms.

And let the saints be our fellow travelers on the way to your mercy.  

We ask you for all this with open and willing hearts. 

AMEN.

(from sadlier.com)

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES

For the month of December, you are welcome to join our Weekly School Masses, scheduled as follows: 

- Thursday, December 12 at 9:30 AM for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

- Tuesday, December 17 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass

- Friday, December 20 at 9:00 AM for our Christmas Prayer Service

Our students in grades 3 through 8 have all had the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class and teachers during this Advent season.  We pray that all our school church celebrations this Advent will help prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus!

MISSION PARISHES CHURCH SERVICES

You are invited to attend the special Advent celebrations hosted by the churches of the Mission Parishes–St. Peter, St. Anthony, and St. Charles.  Please scroll down to see the attached fliers for the scheduled times for celebrations of The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) and Las Posadas.

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2024 in order for your child to return to class on Monday, January 6, 2025. 

** If your tuition is not up-to-date before leaving for Christmas vacation, your child will not be able to return to class on  Monday, January 6, 2025. **

Tuition payments must be made no later than December 15, 2024.  You may call the office and pay over the phone with your credit/debit card OR by Venmo @SPeters-School

Our school office will be closed during the Christmas Vacation (from December 21 through January 5), therefore please plan ahead to make your payment on time.  If you have any questions, please call the Tuition Office at (415) 647-8662 or email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org.  Thank you for your cooperation!

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Our next Family Movie Night is coming up this Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

Admission is $4 for students, and $6 for adults and children 4 and older.  Snacks will be sold for $1-$6.

You may pre-order your tickets and food for the big night.  Pick up pre-order forms and donation forms from the school office.  Forms were also sent home with students..

Limited quantities of tickets will be sold for our family movie night!  Order your tickets before they sell out!

As always, thank you for supporting our growing sports program!

GO AZTECS!

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT DAYS

Our Student Council has planned Christmas Spirit Days to help spread holiday cheer!  

- Monday, December 16:  CHRISTMAS SWEATERS & SOCKS (Wear a Christmas sweater and socks with your uniform); and MILK & COOKIES SALE! ($2.00 during morning recesses)

- Tuesday, December 17: CHRISTMAS ACCESSORIES (Wear winter accessories with your uniform)

- Wednesday, December 18: FESTIVE PAJAMAS (Wear your favorite holiday PJs)

- Thursday, December 19:  CHRISTMAS COLORS  Wear Red, Green, White, and Gold; and CANDY CANE GRAMS SALE  ($1.00 Candy-Cane-Grams on sale at recess)

- Friday, December 20:  CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CONTEST and CANDY CANE GRAMS SALE  And–join us at 9:00 AM for LA POSADA and CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE in church.

*Scroll down to see the flier for Christmas Spirit Days.

CHRISTMAS VACATION

Friday, December 20 is the last day of school before we begin our Christmas vacation.   On this day,we will have 12:30 PM dismissal and the school office will close at 1:00 PM.

Christmas vacation is from Saturday, December 21 through Sunday, January 5.  The office will be closed throughout Christmas vacation.  School will resume with a regular schedule on Monday, January 6.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!\

Kindergarten - Mateo Medina is an excellent participant in class and a sweet friend to his classmates. He shares so many interesting ideas during English and Spanish time that demonstrate he is paying attention, learning, and growing in our class! He is very caring with others, showing our St. Peters' core value of LOVE.  Mateo has already shown so much improvement in his language and math abilities. He works hard on class activities and has shown improvement in his coloring. He is such a special addition to our class and knows how to put a smile on everyone's face.  Thank you Mateo!

1st Grade - Dylan Omondi is always full of enthusiasm and excitement. He is a great example of the St. Peter's core value of ACCOMPLISH. He comes to school with a big smile, ready to take on the day.  He is always excited to learn what to do next. Great job, Dylan!

2nd Grade - Leo Pellom III is respectful, hard-working, and responsible. He demonstrates St. Peter's core value of Accomplish in every subject. Keep up the great job, Leo! 

3rd Grade - Britney Diaz Hernandez has been a welcomed addition to our class.  Coming to a new school takes a lot of courage, and she hasn't backed down from the challenge.  She has made friends and accomplished quite a bit in class.  She continues to work hard to grow academically; she really cares about her learning and is always consistent with classwork and homework. Additionally, she grew in both ELA and Math based on her most recent STAR Test scores. She is a great friend and her smile brightens our classroom each day. Keep up the amazing work, Britney! You are a star.

4th Grade - Sofia Santos Rosales has worked really hard to grow and accomplish in class. She really cares about her learning and is always consistent with classwork and homework. Additionally, she grew in both ELA and Math based on her most recent STAR Test scores. She is an amazing friend and "big sister" to some of our 3rd grade students in class, helping and supporting them. Keep up the amazing work, Sofia! You are a star.

5th Grade - Frida Garcia listens and follows directions the first time. She puts a lot of thought into her work and never takes shortcuts. She puts herself to a high standard and works well in any group with strong focus and good effort. Frida has respect for others and makes others feel nice, calm, and welcomed. We are so proud of her hard work and dedication especially towards ACCOMPLISH and UNITE. Keep up the great work, Frida!

6th Grade - Ethan Morales Romero is a great example of a student who values the KEYS of St. Peter.  He is a helping hand to his classmates and teachers. He makes sure that he always finishes his work on time and does extra credit. He shows respect to all the teachers and classmates and is responsible for his actions and decisions.  Great job, Ethan!

7th Grade - Yunaimy Martinez Rodriguez has shown an incredible commitment to being accountable for her learning. She has shown dedication to her classroom community by going above and beyond to lend a helping hand. She shows her leadership skills whenever necessary to support her classmates. Yunaimy demonstrates our core values each day through her leadership and commitment to academic excellence. Way to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite in 7th grade Yunaimy! 

8th Grade - Alan Gramajo De Leon is constantly embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind by tackling his 8th grade year with enthusiasm and diligence. He has also shown a lot of growth and accomplished so much this year. He is a positive individual in our 8A community, and has proven how to live out the KEYS! Awesome job, Alan! 

REMINDERS:

December 11   Minimum Day - 12:30 Dismissal

December 12   9:30 AM  Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass

December 16-20    CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK

December 17   8:15 AM Advent School Mass

December 18   12:30 Dismissal

December 20   9:00 AM  Christmas Prayer Service

December 20   12:30 Dismissal

December 21-January 5    CHRISTMAS VACATION

January 6         School Resumes

QUE PASA 12/4/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        We are now in the liturgical season of Advent!  As we enter into the second week of Advent next week, we celebrate two feasts of Mary: the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  It’s very appropriate that we celebrate Mary during the season of Advent as we prepare for the coming of Jesus, because without Mary, and without her faith, strength, and love, we wouldn’t have Jesus.  And after all, Jesus is the reason for the season!

        Pope Francis wrote an Advent reflection a few years ago that reminds us of how Mary is a role model for us today.  Mary is our sign of FAITH and HOPE.  As Pope Francis describes, Mary is a loving mother who inspires us all to put God first in our lives.  Here’s a part of what Pope Francis wrote:

        “We bet on hope, on the hope of peace, and it will be possible!The journey is never finished. Just as in each of our own lives, there is always a need to restart and to rise again.Mary is a model of this spiritual attitude, to this way of being and of journeying in life.Although she was just a simple girl, she carried in her heart the hope of God.  In her womb, the hope of God took flesh, became man, and made history: Jesus Christ.  Let us be guided by her, she who is mother, she is a ‘mama’ and knows how to lead us. Let us be guided by her in this time of waiting.”                                                                                                         So let’s remember Mary, during Advent and every day, and how she is a role model for us to have courage, to put God first in our lives, and to have open hearts and open minds.  And when we do that, GREAT things can happen! 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES

For the month of December, you are welcome to join our Weekly School Masses, scheduled as follows:

- Monday, December 9 at 9:30 AM for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception  

- Thursday, December 12 at 9:30 AM for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

- Tuesday, December 17 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass

- Friday, December 20 at 9:00 AM for our Christmas Prayer Service

In addition, students in grades 3 through 8 will have the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class and teachers during this Advent season.  We pray that all our school church celebrations this Advent will help prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus!

MISSION PARISHES CHURCH SERVICES

You are invited to attend the special Advent celebrations hosted by the churches of the Mission Parishes–St. Peter, St. Anthony, and St. Charles.  Please scroll down to see the attached fliers for the scheduled times for celebrations of The Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 9) and The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12)..

REPORT CARDS

This past Monday, Trimester 1 report cards and STAR Test results were sent home with students.  Please review the report card and STAR results, sign the report card, and return it to your child’s teacher by this Friday, December 6.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Our next Family Movie Night is coming up on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

Admission is $4 for students, and $6 for adults and children 4 and older.  Snacks will be sold for $1-$6.

You may pre-order your tickets and food for the big night.  Pick up pre-order forms and donation forms from the school office.  Forms were also sent home with students..

Limited quantities of tickets will be sold for our family movie night!  Order your tickets before they sell out!

As always, thank you for supporting our growing sports program!

GO AZTECS!

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

December 4      8:30 AM  7th & 8th Grades Advent Reconciliation

December 4      12:30 Dismissal

December 5      8:30 AM  5th & 6th Grades Advent Reconciliation

December 9      9:30 AM  Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass

December 10   8:30 AM  3rd & 4th Grades Advent Reconciliation

December 11   Minimum Day - 12:30 Dismissal

December 12   9:30 AM  Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass

December 17   8:15 AM Advent School Mass

December 18   12:30 Dismissal

December 20   9:00 AM  Christmas Prayer Service

December 20   12:30 Dismissal

December 21-January 5    CHRISTMAS VACATION

January 6         School Resumes

QUE PASA 11/26/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I want to say Thank You for being part of the St. Peter’s School family!  I am proud to be part of our community as we continue to teach our children to live out and celebrate our core values to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite.  

        While we are thankful for all our blessings—like our families, our friends, and our homes, to name a few—let us also remember to pray for those who are in need and who are facing particularly difficult challenges during this holiday time.  Together, let us offer this prayer (written by “Anonymous”):

O Heavenly Father:

We thank You for food and remember the hungry.

We thank You for health and remember the sick.

We thank You for friends and remember the friendless.

We thank You for freedom and remember the enslaved.

May these remembrances stir us to service,

That Your gifts to us may be used for others.  AMEN.

During this holiday season, let us not forget that we will soon be entering into a new church–or liturgical–season… the season of ADVENT!  As this liturgical season approaches, begin thinking of ways that you and your child can prepare your hearts for the coming of Jesus at Christmas time!

Have a blessed, happy Thanksgiving!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

THANKSGIVING BREAK

There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, for the Thanksgiving break.  

After the Thanksgiving break, we enter the liturgical season of Advent on Sunday, December 1!  During this season, we prepare for the joyous birth of Jesus Christ.  

School will resume on Monday, December 2 with a regular schedule.  

TRIMESTER 2

We are now in our Second Trimester of the school year.  REPORT CARDS for Trimester 1 will be going home with students on Monday, December  2, when we return from the Thanksgiving break.  Also going home with the Report Cards are your child’s latest STAR Test results.

Please review the report card and STAR results, sign the report card, and return it to your child’s teacher by Friday, December 6.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Only a few Fridays remain until our SECOND Family Movie Night of the 2024-2025 school year...SAVE THE DATE for December 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

Admission is $4 for students, and $6 for adults and children 4 and older.  Snacks will be sold for $1-$6.

Beginning Monday, December 2, you will be able to pre-order your tickets and food for the big night.  Pick up pre-order forms and donation forms from the school office starting Monday, December 2 OR wait for the forms to come that day.

Limited quantities of tickets will be sold for our family movie night!  Order your tickets before they sell out!

As always, thank you for supporting our growing sports program!

GO AZTECS!

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

November 27-29    NO SCHOOL–Thanksgiving Break

December 1      ADVENT BEGINS

December 2      Report Cards sent home with students

December 3      8:15 AM  Advent School Mass

December 4      8:30 AM  7th & 8th Grades Advent Reconciliation

December 4      12:30 Dismissal

December 5      8:30 AM  5th & 6th Grades Advent Reconciliation

December 9      9:30 AM  Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass

December 10   8:30 AM  3rd & 4th Grades Advent Reconciliation

December 11   Minimum Day - 12:30 Dismissal

December 12   9:30 AM  Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass

December 13   6:30 PM  Family Movie Night

QUE PASA 11/20/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        This Friday marks the end of our first Trimester, and the students have grown in many ways!  The teachers and I value our partnership with you, so that we can work together to help all students grow and meet their goals.  To help refresh your memory as we enter into the second trimester, and because these are an important part of our school culture, I am re-sharing the St. Peter’s Schoolwide Learning Expectations, also known as “SLEs.”  These expectations can extend into the home to help students live out our CORE VALUES to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite! 

A St. Peter’s student has the KEYS to…

GROW by...

- setting and evaluating individual goals to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.

- embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind.

- facing challenges with optimism and faith in God. 

ACCOMPLISH by...

- listening and communicating effectively in social and academic environments.

- demonstrating critical thinking skills and knowledge in all subject areas.

- using technology effectively and responsibly. 

LOVE by…

- making choices based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

- nurturing a spiritual life through prayer, retreats, masses, and the sacraments.

- demonstrating an appreciation for what others have done for us.

SERVE by…

- living out the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy.

- sharing time, gifts, and joy with the school community.

- participating in outreach to strengthen ties with those outside of our school community.

UNITE by…

- engaging in weekly school Mass and morning prayer assemblies.

- supporting and encouraging others in order to strengthen school community.

- welcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.

Thank you for your support during this first Trimester. Now, on to Trimester 2!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CALENDAR REMINDERS

As noted on our school calendar, Monday, November 25 is a Minimum day (12:30 Dismissal) while teachers attend a meeting.

Also, there is no school Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, for our Thanksgiving Break.  School will resume on Monday, December 2 with a regular schedule.

REPORT CARDS

With the conclusion of Trimester 1, teachers will be working on students’ Trimester 1 grades.  Trimester 1 report cards will be sent home with students on Monday, December 2 (after the Thanksgiving break).  STAR assessment results will also be sent home along with the report cards.

Parents – please sign your child’s report card and return to their teacher by Friday, December 6.

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

This Sunday, November 24  is the last Sunday of the liturgical year, and is celebrated as The Feast of Christ the King.  Then, on the following Sunday (December 1), we begin ADVENT–the beginning of the new liturgical year and our preparation time for Jesus’ birth!  During the season of Advent, students and teachers will complete various activities to prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus! 

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

November 22    END OF TRIMESTER 1

November 25    Trimester 2 Begins

November 25    12:30 PM Dismissal

November 26    8:15 AM School Mass

November 27-29    NO SCHOOL–Thanksgiving Break

December 1      ADVENT BEGINS

December 2      Report Cards sent home with students

December 3      8:15 AM  Advent School Mass

December 4      8:30 AM  7th & 8th Grades Advent Reconciliation

December 4      12:30 Dismissal

December 5      8:30 AM  5th & 6th Grades Advent Reconciliation

QUE PASA 11/13/2024

Dear Parents,

       I often comment to myself that there are not enough hours in the day to get through my to-do list.  I imagine this is a common feeling among fellow parents, especially as the holiday season approaches and as the amount of daylight lessens during the winter season!  But this reflection below (by Barbara Johnson from God Always Has a Plan B), could serve as a reminder to us  to appreciate the present and all its challenges and celebrations, and keep learning, growing, and moving forward!

“What about those of us who’d like to turn back the clock?  Sure, we’d like to be younger and stronger again. More resilient.  But remember Isaiah?  He said to let the past lie.  Look ahead.  Someone has said, ‘Don’t look back.  You’re not going that way.’  It is never too late to spend time on the important things.  This minute is a gift.  That’s why we call it the present.” ☺

Let us all be thankful for all our blessings, especially those that are disguised as challenges.  Those are opportunities for us to GROW!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

GRATITUDE GRAMS

This week on Thursday and Friday (November 14-15), the Student Council will be selling “Gratitude Grams.”  For $1.00, you can let someone know that you are grateful for them, and they will also get a piece of Candy with the message when it is delivered.  All proceeds from the sale will go towards the 7th grade retreat.

STAR ASSESSMENTS

This week, students will be wrapping up with window #2 of STAR assessments in reading and math.  These assessments are required by the Archdiocese and offer data on students’ academic growth.  Results from these assessments help to inform teachers’ planning in order to help students.  Results of the November STAR assessments will be shared with parents when Trimester 1 report cards are sent home after the Thanksgiving break.  

If you have any questions regarding your child’s STAR tests, please contact your child’s teacher.

SPECIAL VISITORS

This week, we will have special visitors coming to St. Peter’s School!  On Thursday, November 14, we welcome our mentors from the Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools (TWIN-CS) from The Roche Center at Boston College.  They continue to provide us with guidance and resources as we develop our Dual Language Immersion program.  On Friday, November 15, we welcome Archdiocese Superintendent of Schools Chris Fisher.  For these upcoming visits, it will be these guests’ first time at St. Peter’s School, and we are excited to welcome them and share the good news of St. Peter’s.

SCHOOL PICTURE RE-TAKES

LifeTouch School Photo Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19.  If your child was absent on our first picture day, or would like to re-take their school photo, he/she may take their photo on November 19 in their complete school uniform. 

To order online, go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our Picture Day ID:  EVTWWHNJF

* If you purchased a photo package from the original picture day but would like to return that package for a new photo, please have your child bring the COMPLETE photo package back to school, and he/she may take a re-take photo. You will receive the same photo package once the re-take photos are ready.

SCHOOL ACCREDITATION PARENT SURVEY

This year, we are preparing for our school’s re-accreditation.  Part of this process is collecting parent input through a survey.  Click on the links below to access each survey:

• Parent survey in ENGLISH

https://forms.gle/HBU7qDASwtMpKff78

• Encuesta en ESPAÑOL 

https://forms.gle/3FgwPFRrpjJ2MgBs6

Your time and input to complete this survey are valuable and would be greatly appreciated!

** Once you complete the survey, send Mrs. Jimenez a Class Dojo message with the screenshot of the final page, stating “Your response has been recorded,” and your child(ren) will receive a free dress pass!

CALENDAR REMINDERS

As noted on our school calendar, Monday, November 25 is a Minimum day (12:30 Dismissal) while teachers attend a meeting.

Also, there is no school Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, for our Thanksgiving Break.  School will resume on Monday, December 2 with a regular schedule.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

November 4-15    STAR Assessment Window #2

November 14    Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools DLI School Site Visit

November 15    Superintendent Chris Fisher School Site Visit

November 19    LifeTouch School Photo Retake Day

November 19    8:15 AM School Mass

November 20    12:30 PM Dismissal

November 22    END OF TRIMESTER 1

November 25    Trimester 2 Begins

November 25    12:30 PM Dismissal

November 26    8:15 AM School Mass

November 27-29    NO SCHOOL–Thanksgiving Break

December 2      Report Cards sent home with students

QUE PASA 11/6/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       This Monday, we celebrate Veterans’ Day!  Let us remember our veterans who have given their lives and their lifetimes to serving our country at home and abroad, so that people may enjoy their freedom.  Although our country and the world have a long way to go so that all are treated with equal respect and freedoms, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the struggle and commitment of our veterans.  God bless our veterans and their families! 

       As Election Day has passed, let us also pray for our local, state, and national leaders–that they be models of compassion, respect, thoughtfulness, and prudence.  We offer this prayer for guidance and in thanksgiving to our Veterans and our government leaders:

Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless our government officials and the members of our armed forces.  Give them courage, hope and strength.  May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.  Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light.  To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever.  Amen.

(from usccb.org)

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, there is no school this Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.  School will resume on Tuesday, November 12 with a regular schedule.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to ALL who volunteered and donated towards our Halloween School Celebration last week!  Without your assistance, we are not able to have school events such as this.  We appreciate your support and partnership!

AZTECS ATHLETICS

Congratulations to all our volleyball and soccer teams this season! Our 3rd/4th boys soccer team has a play-in game to qualify for the playoffs, and our 5th grade boys soccer team is in the playoffs.  Our 5th and 6th/7th girls volleyball teams made it to the playoffs as well.

Great job to all our players and BIG THANKS to all our volunteer coaches!  Up next—our boys basketball and girls soccer seasons.   LET’S GO AZTECS!

STAR ASSESSMENTS

Last week and this week, students have been working on completing STAR assessments in reading and math.  These assessments are required by the Archdiocese and offer data on students’ academic growth.  Results from these assessments help to inform teachers’ planning in order to help students.  Results of the November STAR assessments will be shared with parents when Trimester 1 report cards are sent home after the Thanksgiving break.  

If you have any questions regarding your child’s STAR tests, please contact your child’s teacher.

SCHOOL ACCREDITATION PARENT SURVEY

This year, we are preparing for our school’s re-accreditation.  Part of this process is collecting parent input through a survey.  Click on the links below to access each survey:

• Parent survey in ENGLISH

https://forms.gle/HBU7qDASwtMpKff78

• Encuesta en ESPAÑOL 

https://forms.gle/3FgwPFRrpjJ2MgBs6

Your time and input to complete this survey are valuable and would be greatly appreciated!

** Once you complete the survey, send Mrs. Jimenez a Class Dojo message with the screenshot of the final page, stating “Your response has been recorded,” and your child(ren) will receive a free dress pass!

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!

Kindergarten - From the start, Amaya Balmaceda Blandón has embodied with excellence the qualities we value most in the St. Peter's school community. Her kindness shines through in every interaction, as she always shows respect and consideration for her classmates and teachers alike. Amaya's playful spirit brings joy to the classroom, making learning an enjoyable experience for everyone. She approaches her work with creativity and curiosity, consistently surprising us with her artistic talent. Beyond her artistic skills, Amaya is a hard worker who puts in her best effort in everything she does. She sets a wonderful example for her classmates and inspires them to strive for excellence. We are so proud of Amaya and all her accomplishments—she truly deserves this recognition! Keep shining, Amaya!

1st Grade - Mila Arriaza Castillo is very sweet and kind. She works hard every day and always does her best. Mila is a great example of the St. Peter's core value of LOVE! Great job, Mila!

2nd Grade - Ariyah Ghattas is such a kind, respectful member of our classroom. She is always growing as a reader and a mathematician. We can always rely on her to follow instructions and do her best. She is a great example of the St. Peter's core value of GROW. Way to go, Ariyah!

3rd Grade - Joaquin Velasco works really hard to grow and accomplish in class academically.  He always has a positive and enthusiastic attitude and mindset towards learning.  He loves Live Mathletics and practicing his math skills.  Additionally, he is a true leader in class, encouraging his classmates to keep a classroom environment where everyone can learn.  Along with being a solid 3rd Grade student, he is a great and loyal friend. Keep up the amazing work, Joaquin!  You are a star.

4th Grade - Sophia Chavez Ortega has been working really hard to grow and accomplish academically in class. She has been a true leader in class asking her friends to help keep the classroom a place where everyone can learn.  She really cares and has an enthusiasm for learning and is always consistent with her class and homework.  Along with being a solid 4th Grade student, she is a loyal and great friend, too. Keep up the amazing work, Sophia! You are a star.

5th Grade - Ersendyck Ogongo is always ready to help out the classroom and go above and beyond in everything he does for others. He puts a lot of effort in his work and is always challenging himself to do better. He is a great help to the teacher, including being flexible to any classroom job and being an excellent reminder. His positive attitude in class always makes others laugh and feel welcome. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication especially towards ACCOMPLISH and UNITE. Keep up the great work, Ersendyck!

6th Grade - Xitlali Cortes comes to school on time and has never been absent.  She respects the space of others, participates in class, while extending help to her classmates and returning work on time. She is active in choir in and out of school.  She also shows the core values of St. Peter’s in and outside of school, sharing God's gifts with her friends and classmates.

7th grade - Javier Gonzalez-Aguilar is our seventh-grade student of the month for October. Javier has shown an incredible commitment to being accountable for his learning. Javier has shown leadership skills amongst his classroom community. Javier demonstrates our core values each day through his leadership and commitment to academic excellence. Way to grow, accomplish,  love, serve and unite in 7th grade Javier! 

8th grade - Javier Flores is such a wonderful addition to our 8th Grade Community! He has shown so much growth, in and outside the classroom. Javi continually demonstrates what it means to love and appreciate what others have done for him by paying it forward. Way to go Javi, keep it up!

REMINDERS:

November 4-15    STAR Assessment Window #2

November 11    No School – Veterans Day holiday

November 12    8:15 AM School Mass

November 13    12:30 PM Dismissal

November 14    Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools DLI School Site Visit

November 15    Superintendent Chris Fisher School Site Visit

November 19    LifeTouch School Photo Retake Day

November 19    8:15 AM School Mass

November 20    12:30 PM Dismissal

November 22    END OF TRIMESTER 1

November 25    Trimester 2 Begins

November 25    12:30 PM Dismissal

November 26    8:15 AM School Mass

November 27-29    NO SCHOOL–Thanksgiving Break

QUE PASA 10/30/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       This week, we celebrate special days in the Church: All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day (Dia de los Muertos). On the Feast of All Saints, a holy day of obligation, we honor those who have lived lives faithful to God. On the Feast of All Souls, we remember and pray for our loved ones who have passed away, and honor them through prayer, or even by making ofrendas in their memory. 

      As we honor the Saints, let us remember how they lived out the Beatitudes—Jesus’ teachings on how to live as a Christian and to find true happiness.  The Beatitudes can help us to reflect on how to be role models for our children.  We can lead our children by example and live out our faith, showing kindness, love, and respect!

   The Beatitudes  (Matthew 5:3-10)

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,f or they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place TOMORROW–Thursday, October 31.  We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales.  Parents are welcome to join the celebration.

Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on October 31. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration.  Please be sure that there are enough treats for everyone in your child’s class!

To play games and purchase snacks at the Halloween celebration, students have pre-purchased tickets (2 tickets for $1.00).  If your child pre-purchased tickets, s/he will receive them on Halloween.

Please contact the office with any questions!

ALL SAINTS DAY MASS

This Friday, November 1, we will attend school Mass at 9:30 AM in observance of the Feast of All Saints.  Families are welcome to join us in this Eucharistic celebration.

** Since we are attending Mass on Friday, November 1, all students should be in complete uniform–no gray sweats or free dress passes on that day.

For additional Mass times for the Feast of All Saints and the Feast of All Souls, visit https://www.missionparishes.com/

SCHOOL ACCREDITATION PARENT SURVEY

This year, we are preparing for our school’s re-accreditation.  Part of this process is collecting parent input through a survey.  Click on the links below to access each survey:

• Parent survey in ENGLISH

https://forms.gle/HBU7qDASwtMpKff78

• Encuesta en ESPAÑOL 

https://forms.gle/3FgwPFRrpjJ2MgBs6

Your time and input to complete this survey are valuable and would be greatly appreciated!

** Once you complete the survey, send Mrs. Jimenez a Class Dojo message with the screenshot of the final page, stating “Your response has been recorded,” and your child(ren) will receive a free dress pass!

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

October 31      1:00 PM Halloween Parade and Celebration

November 1    9:30 AM  All Saints Day School Mass

November 4-15    STAR Assessment Window #2

November 5      8:15 AM School Mass

November 6      12:30 PM Dismissal

November 11    No School – Veterans Day holiday

November 12    8:15 AM School Mass

November 13    12:30 PM Dismissal

QUE PASA 10/23/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       As we approach the conclusion of this month of the Rosary, we can reflect on the different events in Mary’s and Jesus’ lives. These reflections, connections, and prayers can fill us with joy and thanksgiving, and also give us strength during hard times.  Let us offer this prayer together (adapted from a prayer on gatherandgrow.com) as we continue learning and living out our core values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite!

Dear God,

Thank you for the gift of education in every form.  As we prepare for our learning, may confidence be our foundation, may grace be our guide, and may hope be our compass toward a brighter future. We pray that we have eyes to see the needs of those around us and a heart to love well.  May we face each day with positivity knowing that no matter what comes our way, we do not have to face it alone.

We are confident that through You, our loving Father, your care for us will never change.  May we show the same love and care for one another in all we say and do at school, at home, and in our community.  AMEN.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Thank you to our parents and teachers for taking the time to meet on Zoom to discuss students’ progress.  Your partnership is KEY to our children’s growth and learning.  Teachers have reached out to parents who were not able to keep their conference appointment.  If you were not able to keep your appointment with your child’s teacher, please reschedule your conference if you haven’t done so already.

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, next Monday, October 28 is a MINIMUM DAY (12:30 Dismissal) while teachers attend a meeting.  BVCC will be open for students registered for Mondays.  All other students should be picked up or on their way home at the 12:30 dismissal time.

SCHOOL ACCREDITATION PARENT SURVEY

This year, we are preparing for our school’s re-accreditation.  Part of this process is collecting parent input through a survey.  Click on the links below to access each survey:

• Parent survey in ENGLISH

https://forms.gle/HBU7qDASwtMpKff78

• Encuesta en ESPAÑOL 

https://forms.gle/3FgwPFRrpjJ2MgBs6

Your time and input to complete this survey are valuable and would be greatly appreciated!

** Once you complete the survey, send Mrs. Jimenez a Class Dojo message with the screenshot of the final page, stating “Your response has been recorded,” and your child(ren) will receive a free dress pass!

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Thursday, October 31.  We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales.  Parents are welcome to join the celebration.

Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on October 31. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration.  Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed.

Please contact the office with any questions!

HALLOWEEN DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS

We are accepting donations for our school Halloween celebration!  Below is a list of needed items.   Please notify the school office if you will be making a donation. We have a list with the things that you can donate:

- Target or Safeway gift cards

- Bags of Candy for prizes

- Halloween trinkets for prizes

- Nacho cheese

- Cases of bottled water

- Paper bowls

- Treats to sell at the snack booth (such as cupcakes, Rice Krispies treats, or individual chip bags)

If you’d like to volunteer your time for our Halloween celebration (such as with set-up, clean-up, or supervising a game booth), please call the office or contact Mrs. Jimenez via Class Dojo or email–sjimenez@sanpedro.org

HALLOWEEN TICKETS

To play games and purchase snacks at our Halloween celebration, please pre-purchase tickets, which are 2 for $1.00. 

Each game will cost 1-2 tickets to play, while drinks and snacks will range from 2-10 tickets per item.  Please scroll down to see menu items.

Ticket orders must be paid by CASH, and are due by Thursday, October 24.

ALL SAINTS DAY MASS

Next week, there will be no school Mass on Tuesday, October 29.  Instead, we will attend school Mass on Friday, November 1 at 9:30 AM in observance of the Feast of All Saints.  Families are welcome to join us in this Eucharistic celebration.

** Since we are attending Mass on Friday, November 1, all students should be in complete uniform–no gray sweats or free dress passes on that day.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

October 28      12:30 PM Dismissal

October 30      12:30 PM Dismissal

October 31      1:00 PM Halloween Parade and Celebration

November 1    9:30 AM  All Saints Day School Mass

November 4-15    STAR Assessment Window #2

November 5      8:15 AM School Mass

November 6      12:30 PM Dismissal

November 11    No School – Veterans Day holiday

November 12      8:15 AM School Mass

November 13      12:30 PM Dismissal

QUE PASA 10/16/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      Our Parent-Teacher Zoom Conferences begin today!  Teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1 and   parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions.  Conferences are an important part of the school-home partnership, which helps to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth and learning.

     During this time of Parent-Teacher Conferences, let us offer this prayer together: 

Dear God,

Thank you for the gift of our children. Help us to set boundaries for them, and yet encourage them to explore. Give us the strength and courage to treat each day as a fresh start. May our children come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.  May your Holy Spirit help them to grow in faith, hope, and love, so they may know peace, truth, and goodness.  May their ears hear your voice.  May their eyes see your presence in all things.  May their lips proclaim your word.  May their hearts be your dwelling place.  May their hands do works of charity.  May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. AMEN.

[From www.loyolapress.com]

We appreciate your partnership, parents!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Today Wednesday October 16, tomorrow 17 and Friday 18 are Minimum Day dismissals for students so that teachers can meet with all parents for the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences.  This will be a time when teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1.  Parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions. All Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted via Zoom, unless other arrangements have been made.

Parents — If you are not able to keep your scheduled Parent-Teacher Conference appointment, please contact your child’s teacher right away, and reschedule your appointment.  You may also call the school office between 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, and office staff will deliver the message to the teacher.

Thank you for your cooperation!

**Please return your child’s signed Progress Report by Monday, October 21.

ROSARY PRAYER SERVICE
On Thursday, October 17 at 8:30 AM, we will have a Living Rosary Prayer Service as we celebrate this month of the Rosary.  Families are welcome to join us at this Prayer Service.

Since we are attending a church service on Thursday, all students should be in complete uniform; no free dress passes.

TITLE I SURVEY

Thank you to those who have completed and returned the FAMILY INCOME SURVEY (on green paper) was sent home with the oldest child in each family.  We have sent home a second round of surveys to those who have not yet returned their survey.  These surveys help our school participate in the Title I, Part A Federal Program. This very important program provides extra academic and social-emotional support for our students.  Please complete the survey and return it to your child’s teacher.  Thank you for your support and cooperation!

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Thursday, October 31.  We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales.  Parents are welcome to join the celebration.

Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on October 31. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration.  Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed.

Please contact the office with any questions!

HALLOWEEN DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS

We are accepting donations for our school Halloween celebration!  Below is a list of needed items.  Please notify the school office if you will be making a donation. We have a list with the things that you can donate:

- Target or Safeway gift cards

- Bags of Candy for prizes

- Halloween trinkets for prizes

- Nacho cheese

- Cases of bottled water

- Paper bowls

- Treats to sell at the snack booth (such as cupcakes, Rice Krispies treats, or individual chip bags)

If you’d like to volunteer your time for our Halloween celebration (such as with set-up, clean-up, or supervising a game booth), please call the office or contact Mrs. Jimenez via Class Dojo or email–sjimenez@sanpedro.org

HALLOWEEN TICKETS

To play games and purchase snacks at our Halloween celebration, please pre-purchase tickets, which are 2 for $1.00. 

Each game will cost 1-2 tickets to play, while drinks and snacks will range from 2-10 tickets per item.  Please scroll down to see menu items.

Ticket orders must be paid by CASH, and are due by Thursday, October 24.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

October 16      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 17      8:30 AM  Living Rosary Prayer Service

October 17      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 18      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 22      8:15 AM School Mass

October 23      12:30 PM Dismissal

October 28      12:30 PM Dismissal

October 31      1:00 PM Halloween Parade and Celebration

November 1    8:30 AM  All Saints Day School Mass

QUE PASA 10/9/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      This Monday is our observance of Indigenous People’s Day—a holiday that celebrates Native Americans and commemorates their histories and cultures.  It is a reminder to continue to work towards social justice so that people of all cultures are treated with kindness, dignity, and compassion.  Here at school, as described in our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs), we strive towards social justice with our core values—

to GROW by embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind; 

to ACCOMPLISH by thinking critically; 

to LOVE by making choices based on the teachings of Jesus Christ; 

to SERVE by living out the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy; 

to UNITE by welcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, here is an excerpt of a prayer from the United Church:

O God, for the witness of strength, caring, and love of Indigenous peoples, and for the struggle for what is just and right, open our hearts this day. Encourage us to listen more, speak less, participate in the movements for change that will bring us together in good and respectful ways. Encourage us to make friends, get to know someone’s story, and share our stories too, without fear, for in Christ we know we are all kin, relatives, with you and with each other and with all living and non-living things.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL this

Monday, October 14 in honor of Indigenous People’s Day.  School will resume on Tuesday, October 15 with a regular schedule, including our 8:15 AM school Mass.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

NEXT WEEK – October 16, 17, and 18 are Minimum Day (12:30) dismissals for students so that teachers can meet with all parents for the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences. This will be a time when teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1.  Parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted via Zoom. 

Parents – If you have not done so already, please sign up for your Parent-Teacher conference on the sign-up sheet shared by your child’s teacher on Class Dojo.  Thank you for your cooperation!

TITLE I SURVEY

Thank you to those who have completed and returned the FAMILY INCOME SURVEY (on green paper) was sent home with the oldest child in each family.  We have sent home a second round of surveys to those who have not yet returned their survey.  These surveys help our school participate in the Title I, Part A Federal Program. This very important program provides extra academic and social-emotional support for our students.  Please complete the survey and return it to your child’s teacher.  Thank you for your support and cooperation!

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Thursday, October 31.  We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales.  Parents are welcome to join the celebration.

Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on October 31. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration.  Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed.

Please contact the office with any questions!

HALLOWEEN DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS

We are accepting donations for our school Halloween celebration!  Below is a list of needed items.  Please notify the school office if you will be making a donation. We have a list with the things that you can donate:

- Target or Safeway gift cards

- Bags of Candy for prizes

- Halloween trinkets for prizes

- Nacho cheese

- Cases of bottled water

- Paper bowls

- Treats to sell at the snack booth (such as cupcakes, Rice Krispies treats, or individual chip bags)

If you’d like to volunteer your time for our Halloween celebration (such as with set-up, clean-up, or supervising a game booth), please call the office or contact Mrs. Jimenez via Class Dojo or email–sjimenez@sanpedro.org

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

October 10      8:30 AM Serra High School presentation to 8th grade

October 14      School Holiday; Indigenous People’s Day

October 15      8:15 AM School Mass

October 16      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 17      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 18      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 22      8:15 AM School Mass

October 23      12:30 PM Dismissal

October 28      12:30 PM Dismissal

October 31      1:00 PM Halloween Parade and Celebration

QUE PASA 10/2/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

     October 7th commemorates the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, and (as we pray the Hail Mary as a school each morning) the month of October is traditionally the month of the Rosary. 

       Here is a thoughtful reflection from Living the Rosary by Father John Phalen:

The Rosary starts with Mary’s human experience, and it encourages us to learn from our own.  The Rosary is:

• Remembering Christ with Mary

• Learning Christ with Mary

• Being conformed to Christ with Mary

• Praying to Christ with Mary

• Proclaiming Christ with Mary

   By looking to Mary, the courageous mother of our Savior, we can open our hearts and minds to God’s presence in our lives, and be models for our own children to live with love, patience, faith, and perseverance, even through the challenging times in our lives.

       When I pass by our grotto at school each day, I’m reminded of how much St. Peter’s students honor Mary, and I think about how they make the Sign of the Cross or stop to say a prayer at the grotto.  It’s definitely a sacred place for our entire school family.  Plus, each month, one class has the task of taking care of the grotto, by bringing flowers and even prayer cards to Mary!

       Throughout October, let us look to Mary as a role model of faith and courage, especially during this month of the Rosary!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL this

Friday, October 4 while all teachers attend an Archdiocesan In–Service.  

TITLE I SURVEY

Thank you to those who have completed and returned the FAMILY INCOME SURVEY (on green paper) was sent home with the oldest child in each family.  We are sending home a second round of surveys to those who have not yet returned their survey.  These surveys help our school participate in the Title I, Part A Federal Program. This very important program provides extra academic and social-emotional support for our students.  Please complete the survey and return it to your child’s teacher.  Thank you for your support and cooperation!

DIMES FROM HEAVEN

Thank you to our students and families for your generosity during our “Dimes from Heaven” fundraiser!  In total, our school collected $1,010.41, which will go towards Student Council Events and The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.

Here are the winning classes in each category, who will receive a sweet ice cream treat:

- In the K-5 Category, the 5th grade was the top collector!

- In the Middle School Category, 8th grade was the top collector!

Weekly, we will now collect for those in need in our Missions collection to support the MCA (Missionary Childhood Association) as one way to live out the Works of Mercy.

SPECIAL EVENT THANKS

We are grateful to Mr. Suarez and Coach Raquel for planning and coordinating our Inside Out 2 Family Movie Night!  Thank you to all you volunteered and donated items in order to make this event fun and successful.  Proceeds will benefit St. Peter’s Athletics.

Thanks also to those who came and participated in our Annual SF Bike Coalition Bike Fair at St. Peter’s School.  We learned about bike safety, children received free helmets and won bikes, and a delicious lunch was served.  Huge thanks to Mr. Suarez for coordinating this event with our community partners at the Bike Coalition!

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

October 16, 17, and 18 are Minimum Day (12:30) dismissals for students so that teachers can meet with all parents for the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences.  This will be a time when teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1.  Parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted via Zoom. 

Parents – On Class Dojo, your child’s teacher will share a link to a Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up sheet.  Please choose an appointment time right away, so that your child’s teacher can coordinate his/her full conference schedule and confirm your appointment time for this very important meeting.  Thank you for your cooperation!

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!

KINDERGARTEN - Paolo Guevara Galan is a kind friend, curious learner, and an excellent listener. He represents our school values and has proven himself to be an exemplary kindergarten student. Paolo's smile lights up any room he is in and his ability to share is admirable. He makes an enthusiastic effort in our class tasks even if they seem too hard at first. He has grown so much during this first month of school. Way to go, Paolo!

1st GRADE - Victoria Jamaica-Rocha is kind and respectful to both grown-ups and students. She is also very hard-working. For example, she has already grown 3 levels in Lexia! Way to GROW in 1st grade, Victoria!

2nd GRADE - Ricardo Martinez-Millan is very kind and respectful to everyone. He has shown himself to be a good student, especially in reading. Although he is new to St. Peter's, he has shown the St. Peter's core value of ACCOMPLISH. Way to go, Richie!

3rd GRADE - Bridgette Rivas Guzman has been working really hard to grow and accomplish academically in class.  She did an amazing job on her first STAR Reading test and has been so thoughtful sharing her answers with her Think-Pair-Share partner and the rest of us in class as we have been learning about the Growth Mindset on Class Dojo.  Along with being a solid 3rd Grade student, she is also a great and loyal friend.  Keep up the amazing work, Bridgette!  You are a star.

4th GRADE - Mateo Rojas has been working really hard to grow and accomplish academically in class.  He has been a leader in class, asking his friends to practice self-control and quiet down when it has gotten too loud while we watch CNN10 or work on Mathletics.  He also has been so thoughtful sharing his answers with his Think-Pair-Share partner and the rest of us in class as we have been learning about the Growth Mindset on Class Dojo.  Along with being a solid 4th Grade student, he is a great and loyal friend, too.  Keep up the amazing work, Mateo!  You are a star. 

5th GRADE - Andrea Moctezuma Bocanegra shows a lot of leadership in the classroom. She leads by example and positively contributes to our classroom environment with kindness and respect. She shows great responsibility, helping classmates and showing concern for others. Her writing has also shown effort, showing creativity, clear thinking, and attention to detail. We are so proud of her hard work and dedication especially towards UNITE and SERVE. Keep up the amazing work, Andrea! 

6th GRADE - Matheo Hernandez Hurtado is a great example of a student who values the KEYS of St. Peter, especially respecting the space and other people. He also strives hard academically, finishes all his work on time, and helps his classmates afterwards. And for these reasons Matheo is the 6th grade September student of the month.  

7th GRADE - Yuliana Hernandez Ramos demonstrates a willingness to learn, asks intentional questions, and shows a commitment to bettering her school community. Yuliana demonstrates our core values each day through her kindness, and academic excellence. Way to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite in 7th grade Yuliana!

8th GRADE - Antonio Robelo-Hernandez demonstrates growth and love by striving to better himself, both in and outside the classroom. He constantly lends a helping hand to those around him, his peers, teachers and staff, not because he has to, but because he genuinely wants to. Antonio is also embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind, by tackling his 8th grade year with enthusiasm and confidence. Way to go Antonio, keep up the great work!

REMINDERS:

October 4        Student Holiday (No School); Teacher In-Service

October 8        8:15 AM School Mass

October 9        12:30 PM Dismissal

October 10      8:30 AM Serra High School presentation to 8th grade

October 14      School Holiday; Indigenous People’s Day

October 15      8:15 AM School Mass

October 16      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 17      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 18      12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences

QUE PASA 9/25/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      As we approach the end of the first month of school, I am reminded of our KEY “Knowledge feeds GROWTH.”  September was a time when we adjusted to different environments (such as different classrooms or new schedules), got to know teachers and classmates, and learned how to collaborate with others.  Think about how your child has grown so far (academically, socially, and spiritually) since the first day of school.  The knowledge they have gained will help to feed their mind and spirit, but they should not stop there.  We’ve only just begun!  Together, let us guide them to use that knowledge to take action to better themselves, to positively guide others, and to improve their communities.   And when they take action, they can understand that “Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage”—another one of our KEYS! Together, let’s keep our growth mindset going strong as this first month of school draws to a close.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

SPECIAL SURVEY

Last week, a FAMILY INCOME SURVEY was sent home with the oldest child in each family.  These surveys help our school participate in the Title I, Part A Federal Program. This very important program provides extra academic and social-emotional support for our students.  Please complete the survey and return it to your child’s teacher by the September 27 due date.  Thank you for your support and cooperation!

DIMES FROM HEAVEN

We continue through Friday to collect for “Dimes from Heaven.”  This fundraiser helps to raise money for Student Council events, and we’re donating part of the proceeds to The Palestine Children’s Fund.  It’s also a class competition to see which class raises the most money, so your class has a chance to win an ice cream treat!  Student Council doesn’t just take dimes… they take all money, dollars and cents!  Stay tuned to see who the winning classes are!

Throughout the year, we will continue to collect for those in need in our weekly Missions collection to support the MCA (Missionary Childhood Association) as one way to live out the Works of Mercy!

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Our Family Movie Night is THIS FRIDAY, September 27th at 7:00 PM!

The movie this Fall will be: Inside Out 2!

Pick up pre-order and donation forms from the school office.

Limited quantities of tickets will be sold for our family movie night! Order your tickets before they sell out! 

As always, thank you for supporting our growing sports program!

GO AZTECS!

SF BIKE COALITION BIKE FAIR

FREE BIKE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES IN SPANISH

- Saturday, September 28 at Saint Peter's School at 11:00 AM

Riding bikes together as a family is a wonderful way to exercise and have fun! Come try it out at our bike fair for the whole family. We will provide a bike workshop for adults and a learn-to-ride workshop taught by YBike for kids. We introduce cycling in a fun, safe and structured way and all of this will be totally FREE!

Lunch will be provided for those who attend.

LIFETOUCH SCHOOL PICTURE DAY

Lifetouch school picture day will take place on Tuesday, October 1.  For school photos, students must be in complete uniform.

For school yearbook and school ID purposes, ALL students will be taking school pictures.  However, purchasing your child’s photos is optional.  If you choose to buy school pictures, you can purchase your child’s school photos online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/ - / and enter our picture day ID – EVTJJB667

You can also submit payment with the Lifetouch order form that was sent home with your child.  If you are paying with this order form, the form plus the payment must be submitted at the time that your child takes a school photo.

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 4 while all teachers attend an Archdiocesan In–Service.  

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

September 25      5:30 PM  First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting

September 27      7:00 PM  Family Movie Night

September 28      11:00 AM  SF Bike Coalition Bike Fair at St. Peter’s School

October 1            LifeTouch School Photo Day

October 1            8:15 AM School Mass

October 2            12:30 PM Dismissal

October 4            Student Holiday (No School); Teacher In-Service

QUE PASA 9/18/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, or as we lovingly call it, Mercy Day! We remember our Sisters of Mercy, who (along with the Christian Brothers) founded our beloved St. Peter’s School and continue to care for and support our students, teachers, and families to this day.

       We are grateful for Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy; and for Mother Baptist Russell, who traveled from Ireland and established schools and hospitals in America.  We are grateful for the loving contributions of our Sisters of Mercy today—including Sister Lucy, Sister Pauline, Sister Paulina, and Sister Toni Lynn—all who help to guide us at St. Peter’s School.  The sisters of Mercy are living examples to us for living out the mission of Mercy, as they have shown selfless love and dedication to St. Peter’s School.

       And what is mercy?  MERCY means to show love and compassion towards others; to forgive others and to be grateful to be forgiven by others; to show charity and generosity, especially to those in need; to have the courage to stand up for what’s right, especially for others who are afraid to stand up for themselves; to have faith in God.  MERCY means having an open heart and open mind.

      Let’s remember to be thankful for all the good works of the Sisters of Mercy, keep them in our prayers, and try our best to live out the mission of Mercy ourselves, not only at St. Peter’s School, but everywhere!     

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

ALUMNI MEMORIAL AND MERCY DAY MASS

You are invited to join us at St. Peter’s annual Alumni Memorial and Mercy Day Mass on Sunday, September 22 at 2:30 PM in St. Peter’s Church.  A reception in the parish hall will follow the Mass.

At this Mass, we will remember our Sisters of Mercy, who founded St. Peter’s School.  We will also pray for St. Peter’s alumni and friends who have gone home to God.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the setup and clean-up of the reception.  If you are interested, please call the school office at 415-647-8662.

**Students who attend this Mass in full uniform will receive a free dress pass to be used on the following day!

MERCY DAY AND HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PRAYER SERVICE

We will have a special prayer service on  Tuesday, September 24 at 8:30 AM as we honor our Sisters of Mercy and celebrate Hispanic Heritage.   You are welcome to join us as a school community at this prayer service!

CALENDAR REMINDERS

As noted on our school calendar, Monday, September 23 is a Minimum Day Dismissal.  Please plan accordingly.

Please remember – Only students registered for BVCC for Mondays may attend the BVCC after school program on this day.  All other students must be picked up or on their way home at the 12:30 dismissal time.

There are two upcoming parent meetings:

- 8th Grade parent Zoom meeting – Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 PM

- First Communion Parent Zoom meeting – Wednesday, September 25 at 5:30 PM

** Please see Class Dojo for the Zoom meeting links.

SPECIAL SURVEY

A FAMILY INCOME SURVEY has been sent home with the oldest child in each family.  These surveys help our school participate in the Title I, Part A Federal Program. This very important program provides extra academic and social-emotional support for our students.  Please complete the survey and return it to your child’s teacher by the September 27 due date.  Thank you for your support and cooperation!

ASBESTOS LETTER

Please scroll down for the Asbestos notification from the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  

DIMES FROM HEAVEN

Next week (from September 23-27), Student Council is hosting our annual “Dimes From Heaven” fundraiser.  We will raise money for Student Council events, and we’re donating part of the proceeds to The Palestine Children’s Fund.  It’s also a class competition to see which class raises the most money, so your class has a chance to win an ice cream treat!  Student Council doesn’t just take dimes… they take all money, dollars and cents! 

Throughout the year, we will continue to collect for those in need in our weekly Missions collection to support the MCA (Missionary Childhood Association) as one way to live out the Works of Mercy!

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Our Family Movie Night on Friday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. fast approaches!

The movie this Fall will be: Inside Out 2!

Pick up pre-order and donation forms from the school office OR wait for the forms going out with the Que Pasa on Wednesday.

Limited quantities of tickets will be sold for our family movie night! Order your tickets before they sell out! 

As always, thank you for supporting our growing sports program!

GO AZTECS!

SF BIKE COALITION BIKE FAIR

FREE BIKE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES IN SPANISH

- Saturday, September 28 at Saint Peter's School

Riding bikes together as a family is a wonderful way to exercise and have fun! Come try it out at our bike fair for the whole family. We will provide a bike workshop for adults and a learn-to-ride workshop taught by YBike for kids. We introduce cycling in a fun, safe and structured way and all of this will be totally FREE!

Lunch will be provided for those who attend.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

September 19      8:30 AM  Riordan High School presentation for 8th graders

September 19      6:00 PM 8th grade parent Zoom meeting

September 23-27   Dimes From Heaven Fundraiser

September 23      12:30 PM Dismissal

September 24      8:30 AM Prayer Service

September 24      9:15 AM  St. Ignatius High School presentation for 8th graders

September 25      12:30 PM Dismissal

September 25      5:30 PM  First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting

September 27      7:00 PM  Family Movie Night

QUE PASA 9/11/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      Yesterday, celebrating our first Mass of the school year led me to reflect on the Sacraments and the meaning they have in our lives.  Here is an excerpt on an article (found on www.usccb.org) by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops about God’s gift of the Sacraments:  

We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith. … The visible reality we see in the Sacraments is their outward expression, the form they take, and the way in which they are administered and received. The invisible reality we cannot "see" is God's grace, his gracious initiative in redeeming us through the death and Resurrection of his Son. His initiative is called grace because it is the free and loving gift by which he offers people a share in his life, and shows us his favor and will for our salvation. Our response to the grace of God's initiative is itself a grace or gift from God by which we can imitate Christ in our daily lives.

The saving words and deeds of Jesus Christ are the foundation of what he would communicate in the Sacraments through the ministers of the Church.  Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church recognizes the existence of Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord. Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier.

As a family, I encourage you to live out the faith by attending Sunday Mass and joining us at our school Masses when possible, and witness the grace of God in receiving the Sacraments!  

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT

Back-to-School Night is TONIGHT–Wednesday, September 11.  

All new students and families in MIDDLE SCHOOL (including ALL 6th grade families) – please arrive at 5:00 PM in church for a special Middle School orientation.  For all other families, the BTS Night will begin at 5:30 PM in the church.

Following the meeting in the church, parents may visit classrooms for a general grade-level information meeting with teachers. 

* Parking will be very limited, so we encourage carpooling, public transportation, or walking to school for Back-to-School Night!

MISSION PARISHES CELEBRATION

St. Anthony's/Immaculate Conception, St. Charles, and St. Peter's– otherwise known as our Mission Parishes–will be having a weeklong celebration to commemorate each of their respective patron saints! 

Join any or all of the celebrations this week, ending with the festival at St. Peter’s Parish on September 15.

ALUMNI MEMORIAL AND MERCY DAY MASS

You are invited to join us at St. Peter’s annual Alumni Memorial and Mercy Day Mass on Sunday, September 22 at 2:30 PM in St. Peter’s Church.  A reception in the parish hall will follow the Mass.

At this Mass, we will remember our Sisters of Mercy, who founded St. Peter’s School.  We will also pray for St. Peter’s alumni and friends who have gone home to God.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the setup and clean-up of the reception.  If you are interested, please call the school office at 415-647-8662.

**Students who attend this Mass in full uniform will receive a free dress pass to be used on the following day!

DROP-OFF ZONES
When dropping off or picking up your child/children, please do not park or leave your car unattended in the white zone or in the schoolyard driveway.  These areas must remain open to help ease the flow of traffic and must be available in case of emergencies.  Thank you for your cooperation!

STUDENT LUNCHES

Each full day of school (7:55 AM-3:00 PM), be sure to send your child to school with a lunch.  There are no lunch services at school. 

Each day, students should bring their own water bottle and a recess snack.

Snacks and lunches may NOT be dropped off in the office during the school day.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter!

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

September 12      8:30 AM  SHCP High School presentation for 8th graders

September 13      9:00 AM  ICA High School presentation for 8th graders

September 17      8:15 AM School Mass

September 18      12:30 PM Dismissal

September 19      8:30 AM  Riordan High School presentation for 8th graders

September 19      6:00 PM 8th grade parent Zoom meeting

September 23      12:30 PM Dismissal

QUE PASA 9/4/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      Earlier this week, we celebrated the Labor Day Holiday, a day when we honor and recognize the American labor movement and the hard work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.  And tomorrow is another special day–the Feast day of Saint Mother Theresa of Calcutta.  Saint Mother Theresa visited our school once many years ago, and she was someone who worked very hard to help those who were in great need and who were often overlooked and forgotten in different parts of the world..

       We can all look towards Saint Mother Theresa as a hard-working, compassionate  role model who lived out our KEYS–especially “You are LOVE” and “SERVICE UNITES.”  Saint Mother Theresa showed us how we can serve others in unity with faith, and what a great impact we can have even with small acts of love.  We can be positive, active examples to listen to other perspectives, act with kindness, and work towards justice. We want St. Peter’s School to be a safe place for students to grow and learn, where they can accomplish their goals with open hearts and open minds.  Let us continue our partnership as we reach for this goal, and continue our prayers for peace throughout our communities. 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, this Monday, September 9 is a 12:00 PM Dismissal day for students.  Teachers will be attending a faculty in-service.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT

Back-to-School Night is coming up next week on Wednesday, September 11.

All new students and families in MIDDLE SCHOOL – please arrive at 5:00 PM in church for a special Middle School orientation.  For all other families, the BTS Night will begin at 5:30 PM in the church.

Following the meeting in the church, parents may visit classrooms for a general grade-level information meeting with teachers. 

* Parking will be very limited, so we encourage carpooling, public transportation, or walking to school for Back-to-School Night!

** Scroll down to see the Back-to-School Night flier!

SCHOOL MASS

Our first school Mass is next week on Tuesday, September 10 at 8:15 AM.  Moving forward, we will be attending Mass weekly on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.  An announcement will be made on Class Dojo if Mass will be on a different day during a particular week.

Parents and other family members are welcome to join us during our school Masses.  You may find a seat in an empty pew behind the students.  We look forward to celebrating the Eucharist as a school community!

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION

If your child is in 3rd through 8th grade and has been baptized, but has not yet received First Holy Communion, please contact the office by September 18. St. Peter’s School could help with the process so that he/she will receive First Holy Communion this Spring along with our First Communicants in 2nd grade.

STAR ASSESSMENTS

This week we continue with Window #1 for STAR Testing.  Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade take a test in Early Literacy, while students in grades 2-8 take tests in Reading and Math.

A STAR assessment is one data point that helps teachers know how they can best help students. It will not be part of the students’ grade, yet it will help teachers determine areas where students may need extra help or where students need to be further challenged.  Results of STAR assessments will be discussed at the first round of Parent-Teacher conferences in October.

DROP-OFF ZONES
When dropping off or picking up your child/children, please do not park or leave your car unattended in the white zone or in the schoolyard driveway.  These areas must remain open to help ease the flow of traffic and must be available in case of emergencies.  Thank you for your cooperation!

STUDENT LUNCHES

Each full day of school (7:55 AM-3:00 PM), be sure to send your child with a lunch.  There are no lunch services at school. 

Each day, students should bring their own water bottle and a recess snack.

Snacks and lunches may NOT be dropped off in the office during the school day.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter!

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

REMINDERS:

September 3-13    STAR Assessments

September 4      12:30 Dismissal

September 5      Mercy Burlingame Presentation to 8th graders

September 9      12:00 PM Dismissal – Teacher In-Service

September 10    8:15 AM – Opening of the School Year Mass

September 11    12:30 Dismissal

September 11    5:00 PM – Middle School Orientation for 6th grade parents and new families to Middle School 

September 11    5:30 PM – Back-to-School Night

QUE PASA 8/28/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to school! I hope that you and your loved ones were able to rest and spend quality time with each other over the summer, returning to school rejuvenated to learn and grow together!

For this new school year, let us pray:  

God of our past, our present and our future,
God of our dreams, our designs and our decisions,
Be love in us as we journey through this new school year.                 

Be our inner vision, that we may see life through your eyes,
Be our inner hearing, that we may listen well for your call,
Be our inner judgment, so we may discern clearly that which gives life, promotes growth, and nurtures love.                                        

As we move into this school year, fill us with hope and abiding trust that you dwell in us,
So that, in both joy and sorrow, we radiate hope.                  AMEN.                                                                                    (from https://rscj.org/prayer-new-school-year)

The Que Pasa will be shared each Wednesday through Class Dojo and SchoolSpeak email.  All Que Pasa updates can be found on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students.  Please take the time to read through the newsletter each week since it does contain important information.

I look forward to another great school year with everyone in our St. Peter’s Family!                                                  Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, Unite!
St. Peter’s has the KEYS to Open Hearts, Open Minds!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

EXCITING SCHOOL UPDATES!

We warmly welcome all new students and families to our school community!  We also have a new teacher joining our school family: 

In Kindergarten - Ms. Naomi “Amy” Meyerson

Ms. Amy will be teaching our inaugural DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION (Spanish-English) Kindergarten class!  Each school year, we will take in a new Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Kindergarten class until our DLI program is school-wide, from Kindergarten through 8th grade.  This is a new development for which we have been preparing.  To learn more about the program, check in with school administration, or visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli-spanish

Additionally, we have made some shifts with some of our returning teachers:

- In our 1st/2nd grade combo class - Mrs. Anna Gurleyen

- In our 3rd/4th combo class - Mr. David Guzman

- In 7th grade homeroom, 6th grade Science, and Middle School Social Studies - Ms. LeeAnn Crisman

Best wishes to all of our new and returning faculty, staff, students, and families!

CULTURAL VISION

We continue to help our students live out St. Peter’s KEYS, which are based on our core values of Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

This year, faculty and staff continue to award virtual KEYS on Class Dojo whenever they witness a child living out the core values.  Whenever your child receives a virtual KEY, you’ll receive a Class Dojo notification, and your child can trade in those KEYS for a prize!

IMPORTANT FORMS AND INFORMATION

If you have not already done so, please complete and return all forms that were distributed on the first day of school by this Friday, August 30.  This includes:

- Emergency Card

- Medical Information Packet

- Media Release Form

- Technology Acceptable Use Policy

- Handbook Acknowledgement Form

- Permission to Walk Home from School (if necessary)

- Home Language Survey for Title III Funding

SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
The Alabama gate and Florida doors will open for students and parents at 7:45 AM, and you may wait on the schoolyard for the first bell at 7:55 AM.  Students may begin walking to class at 7:55 AM, and will be marked tardy if not in class by 8:00 AM.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are 3:00 PM dismissal days, unless otherwise noted on the school calendar.  School gates and doors will close at 3:15 PM.

Wednesdays are Minimum Days with 12:30 PM dismissal.  School gates and doors will close at 12:45 PM on Minimum Days.

Please remember that if you’d like to meet with a teacher, call ahead or send a message on Class Dojo to your child’s teacher to make an appointment.  Without an appointment, please do not disturb teachers before school begins, as they need this time to prepare for the school day.

Important Reminder:  When dropping off or picking up your child/children, please do not park or leave your car unattended in the white zone or in the schoolyard driveway.  This area must remain open in case of emergencies.  Thank you for your cooperation!

STUDENT LUNCHES

Each full day of school (7:55 AM-3:00 PM), be sure to send your child with a lunch.  There are no lunch services at school. 

Each day, students should bring their own water bottle and a recess snack.

Snacks and lunches may NOT be dropped off in the office during the school day.   Thank you for your cooperation on this matter!

BVCC AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES

BVCC after-school services will begin on Tuesday, September 3, after the Labor Day holiday.

In order for a student to participate in the BVCC program, the following items must be submitted by Friday, August 30:

• Application (available online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsRblJ1GNGWSv9oJsRCFqcpJgyzpzY8nZLqgUMXeIDiAwHYA/viewform?usp=sf_link

• $50 Registration fee

• Payment for September

For questions about BVCC, please contact Rochelle Celedon at 415-713-0625 (rochelle.bvcc@gmail.com) or Judy Diaz at 415-283-5545 (judy.bvcc@gmail.com).

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT

Save the date for Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, September 11 at 5:30 PM.  We will begin with an all-parent meeting, followed by visits to the individual classrooms. More details to follow!

**All 6th grade parents and parents new to our middle school will be required to attend a Middle School Orientation meeting at 5:00 PM before the general Back-to-School Night meeting.

REMINDERS:

August 29          First day of regular Schedule (3:00 Dismissal)

September 2      No School – Labor Day Holiday

September 3      BVCC Services begin

September 3-13    STAR Assessments

September 4      12:30 Dismissal

September 5      Mercy Burlingame Presentation to 8th graders

September 9      12:00 PM Dismissal – Teacher In-Service

September 10    8:15 AM – Opening of the School Year Mass

September 11    12:30 Dismissal

September 11    5:00 PM – Middle School Orientation for 6th grade parents and new families to Middle School 

September 11    5:30 PM – Back-to-School Night

QUE PASA 6/5/24 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       Together, we made it to the last few days of school!  Your child progressed and developed socially, academically, and spiritually this year at St. Peter’s. Continue to support their growth over the summer. Seek out fun, new, and enriching experiences as a family.  Read books and magazines for fun.  Enjoy the outdoors safely. Pray together.  I promise to do the same with my own family!  

        I share with you this prayer to end this school year:

God of wisdom,
We thank you for all the gifts you have given us throughout this school year. We praise you for blessing us with knowledge, so that we may use this knowledge to make our world a better place—to be positive examples of love and service. 

As we come to the end of this school year, we thank you for the good things you have done for us, and we praise you for all who have shared in the work of this school. We ask you to bless them in your love and give them refreshment and peace. 

We pray that everyone has a safe summer, and for us to return to school even more ready to learn and grow.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns forever and ever. AMEN. 

And don’t forget…

Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, Unite!  

St. Peter’s has the KEYS to OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS!

Have a great summer! ☺

See you for the new school year on August 26!

 --Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

PRAYER SERVICE

This Friday, June 7, we will have a school prayer service at 8:30 AM in celebration of our last day of school.  You are invited to join us for this prayer service!

Since we will be attending a school church service this Friday, please be sure that your child is in COMPLETE SCHOOL UNIFORM.  No Gray sweats or free dress passes may be used on this day.

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDERS

During this last week of school, there will be no BVCC after-school services while they prepare for their summer program.

Please plan accordingly so that your child(ren) are picked up at the appropriate school dismissal time, listed below:

• Thursday, June 6 - 12:30 PM  (Minimum Day)

• Friday, June 7 - 10:30 AM  (Last day of School)

FINAL REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be sent home with students on the last day of school–Friday, June 7.  Please be sure to check your child’s report card and store it in a safe place! 

2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR and SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

Students have been sent home with the school supply list for the upcoming school year, as well as the school calendar (which has been previously shared).  This information is also available on our school website: https://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

THANK YOU, TEACHERS AND STAFF!

We are grateful for our St. Peter’s School teachers and staff, for all the love and commitment that they’ve shown to our students!

We would like to wish the following teachers our best wishes as they move on from St. Peter’s School:

- Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Isabella Imperial

- 1st Grade teacher, Ms. Roxanne Cano

- Middle School Social Studies teacher, Ms. Janet Rodriguez

You are all in our prayers while you embark on your next adventures in life!

YEARBOOKS

There are just a few yearbooks left for sale.  You may purchase your copy in one of the following ways:

1. Purchase through Venmo: Send $30 to @SPeters-School. Make sure to write your child’s full name, grade, and YEARBOOK in the comments.

2. Purchase at the office: Bring $30 to the front office, cash only.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Calling all parents! We need your help to showcase our amazing school at San Francisco's Sunday Street festivals! Join Ms. Godoy at the following dates and locations:

- Bayview: August 4th (anytime between 11 AM - 5:30 PM) 

- Mission: August 25th (anytime between 10 AM - 4:30 PM) 

- Western Addition: September 22nd (anytime between 11 AM - 5:30 PM 

- SOMA: October 13th (anytime between 11 AM - 5:30 PM) 

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with setting up and tending our promotional booth, engaging with festival attendees, and sharing positive experiences about our school. Your support is invaluable in representing the vibrant community and education at St. Peters School. If you're available to lend a hand at any of these events, contact the school office or send a direct message on Class Dojo to Ms. Godoy.

Let's work together to showcase the best of St. Peter’s School at these exciting community events! Thank you for your consideration and support. 

RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025

The re-registration forms are now past due. If you have not done so already, please submit the completed form as soon as possible. 

The registration fee per student is also now past due.  As noted on the letter sent home, the registration fees are as follows:

- Students entering grades K-7: $505

- Students entering 8th grade: $560 (includes 8th grade sweatshirt)

To reference the letter with the tuition rates and re-registration form–scroll down or call the school office to have another letter and form sent home.

REMINDERS:

June 5          Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

June 6          8:45 AM  Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony

June 6          Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

June 7          8:30 AM  End of School Prayer Service

June 7          10:30 AM Dismissal – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

QUE PASA 5/29/24 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       The 8th graders are taking their final steps towards GRADUATION!  We proudly share in their accomplishments as we—their families and teachers—have helped them to lay the foundation for their future.  Now, they are ready to take on their next steps in high school!

Let us offer this prayer for our soon-to-be graduates:

 Loving God, we thank you for our graduates. You have blessed them during their years at St. Peter’s School with wisdom, friendships, and skills. Continue to challenge them to make this world a better place. Help them to look forward to their next steps in high school. Give them faith and a sense of purpose in 

their next steps. Show them how to serve others in effective ways.  May they be aware in everything they do that they find fulfillment in doing your will, that you will be with them always, and that you will bring to completion the good work you have begun in them.  AMEN.

WAY TO GO CLASS OF 2024!!! We are so proud of you!

 --Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

SCHOOL MASS and PRAYER SERVICE SCHEDULE

As a school we will attend the Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Mass in honor of our 8th graders on Friday, May 31 at 9:30 AM.

The 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 31 at 4:30 PM in the church.

On Tuesday, June 4, we will have a Kindergarten - 7th grade Awards Ceremony and Prayer Service at 1:15 PM.

During the final week of school, there will be no Tuesday school Mass.  Instead, we will have school Mass on Friday, June 7 at 8:30 AM in celebration of our last day of school.

Since we will be attending school Mass on May 31 and June 7, please be sure that your child is in complete school uniform.  No Gray sweats or free dress passes may be used on these days.

MESSAGE FROM BVCC

The LAST DAY for BVCC after-school services for this school year is this Friday, May 31.  There will be no after-school BVCC services from June 3-7, so please plan accordingly and ensure that your child is picked up or on their way home at the school dismissal time.

JUNE 3-7 – LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

During the last week of school (June 3-7), there will be no BVCC after-school services while they prepare for their summer program.

Please plan accordingly so that your child(ren) are picked up at the appropriate school dismissal time, listed below:

• Monday, June 3 - 3:00 PM

• Tuesday, June 4 - 3:00 PM

• Wednesday, June 5 - 12:30 PM  (Minimum Day)

• Thursday, June 6 - 12:30 PM  (Minimum Day)

• Friday, June 7 - 10:30 AM  (Last day of School)

YEARBOOKS

The 2023-2024 yearbooks are now on sale! Supplies are very limited, so make sure to purchase your copy in one of the following ways:

1. Purchase through Venmo: Send $30 to @SPeters-School. Make sure to write your child’s full name, grade, and YEARBOOK in the comments.

2. Purchase at the office: Bring $30 CASH to the front office.

→ Yearbooks will be delivered to students' classrooms. Don't miss out on this keepsake of wonderful memories from the school year!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Calling all parents! We need your help to showcase our amazing school at San Francisco's Sunday Street festivals! Join Ms. Godoy at the following dates and locations:

- Bayview: August 4th (anytime between 11 AM - 5:30 PM) 

- Mission: August 25th (anytime between 10 AM - 4:30 PM) 

- Western Addition: September 22nd (anytime between 11 AM - 5:30 PM 

- SOMA: October 13th (anytime between 11 AM - 5:30 PM) 

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with setting up and tending our promotional booth, engaging with festival attendees, and sharing positive experiences about our school. Your support is invaluable in representing the vibrant community and education at St. Peters School. If you're available to lend a hand at any of these events, contact the school office or send a direct message on Class Dojo to Ms. Godoy.

Let's work together to showcase the best of St. Peter’s School at these exciting community events! Thank you for your consideration and support. 

RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025

The re-registration forms are now past due. If you have not done so already, please submit the completed form as soon as possible. 

The registration fee per student is also now past due.  As noted on the letter sent home, the registration fees are as follows:

- Students entering grades K-7: $505

- Students entering 8th grade: $560 (includes 8th grade sweatshirt)

To reference the letter with the tuition rates and re-registration form–scroll down or call the school office to have another letter and form sent home.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community.

MAY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Homeroom teachers identify Students of the Month at the end of each month.  We celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Congratulations to our May Students of the Month!

Kindergarten - Arrietty Mitchell comes to school every day with a smile on her face. She loves to learn and share interesting facts. She plays well with others and includes all her classmates. She grows when she participates and when she asks if there is anything she can do to help. Congratulations on being our Student of the Month, Arrietty!

1st Grade - Tatiana Juarez has consistently shown great effort in the work that she does. She is always willing to help other classmates and help the teacher. She is also at the top of  her Lexia and ST Math minutes. She works very hard both inside and outside of the classroom, doing her minutes even on the weekends! Way to go Tatiana! Thank you for being an example of the St. Peter's core values of ACCOMPLISH, GROW, and SERVE!

2nd Grade - Gavin Contreras shows a lot of enthusiasm in everything he does. He works hard at his assignments. He has a great sense of humor and loves to help out when he can. It's been fun having him in the class this year. Great job, Gavin!

3rd Grade - Jovanni Leon has a lot of energy and has been making improvements throughout the year. He is kind and always willing to help others including his classmates and teacher. He has been sharing a lot of great ideas and answers in class. His great effort in class is not missed. We are proud to see him SERVE and GROW. We are glad to have you in class, Jovanni!

4th Grade - Aimee Lopez has been a star student living out St. Peter's School KEYS. She works hard each day and is not afraid to ask questions and for help when things become a challenge. She has united our class community by mending old friendships back together and embracing new friends to St. Peter's making their adjustment to a new school easier. She is a fiercely loyal friend with a huge heart.  Keep on shining brightly Aimee!  The fourth grade is a happier place with you in it.

5th Grade - Michael Leon has demonstrated a commitment to his education all school year. Michael is a leader, excels in his schoolwork and athletics, and is a kind and supportive friend. He has asked questions and persisted through challenges. He demonstrates accountability each day through his actions. Michael demonstrates the KEYS each day through his kindness and dedication to his classroom community. Way to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite in fifth grade, Michael!

6th Grade - Saray Avendano Espinoza is a great example of a student who values the KEYS of St. Peter’s School, especially respecting the space and other people's opinions. She also strives hard academically. She is responsible for all her actions and she demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom.  Congratulations, Saray!

7th Grade - Ana Martins Moreira exemplifies our core values to serve and love. She is always willing to give a classmate a hand and help around the classroom. Ana radiates positivity and confidence.   Thank you, Ana!

8th Grade - Anthony Maradiaga-Hernandez is constantly embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind by tackling his 8th grade year with enthusiasm and diligence. He has also shown so much love to others, showing small gestures that make a huge impact. He definitely has proven how to live out the KEYS! Awesome job, Ant!

REMINDERS:

May 31        9:30 AM Baccalaureate Mass

May 31        4:30 PM 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony

May 31        Last day for BVCC after-school services

June 4          1:15 PM  K-7 Awards Ceremony

June 5          Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

June 6          8:45 AM  Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony

June 6          Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

June 7          8:30 AM  End of School Year Mass

June 7          10:30 AM Dismissal – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL