Dear Parents,
This past Monday was our observance of Indigenous People’s Day—a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. For me, it is also a reminder to respect ALL cultures and continue to work towards social justice so that all people are treated with kindness, dignity, and compassion. Here at school, as described in our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs), we guide our students towards social justice in various ways—
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 bywelcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.
Even during these challenging and uncertain times, together, let us continue our efforts towards social justice and offer the following prayer:
God, you have given all peoples one common origin.
It is your will that they be gathered together
as one family in yourself.
Fill the hearts of humankind with the fire of your love
and with the desire to ensure justice for all.
By sharing the good things you give us,
may we secure an equality for all our brothers and sisters throughout the world.
May there be an end to division, strife, and war.
May there be a dawning of a truly human society
built on love and peace. We ask this in your name. AMEN.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
SCHOOL REOPENING UPDATE
Our school site-visit by the SFDPH has been completed, and our application to reopen the school building has been APPROVED by the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH).
Therefore, the school building will reopen for in-person instruction according to the following schedule:
- Monday, October 26 for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades;
- Add 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades on Tuesday, November 10;
- The first cohort of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on Monday, November 23. (This date has been changed from Nov. 16 to Nov. 23 because SFDPH now requires a 2-week interval before a new grade-level group is added into the general school reopening.)
Families who have chosen the Distance Learning option and have notified the school office/completed the survey will continue with full Distance Learning.
The BVCC After-School Program is currently full, but they are accepting names on their waitlist. Only full-time, pre-registered students in BVCC will be accepted for after-school care once school reopens. For questions regarding BVCC, please contact Rochelle at 415-713-0625 or Judy at 415-283-5545.
Remember that our Return to School Infection Mitigation Plan, as well as our Distance Learning Plan, are available on our school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students.
For a summary of school day procedures—including staggered drop-off and dismissal times and hygiene practices—click on this link: 2020-2021 Back-To-School Procedures
*Monday-Tuesday, October 19-20, will be 12:30 Dismissal days so teachers can complete final preparations for the school reopening.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
October 21, 22, and 23 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 parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions. All Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted via Zoom.
Parents—On Class Dojo, your child’s teacher has shared 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.
ALUMNI MEMORIAL MASS
Each year in the Fall, St. Peter’s School hosts a special mass and celebration in honor of our alumni and special friends and supporters of the school. This year, we are honoring the 50thAnniversary of the class of 1970, the 25thanniversary of the class of 1995, and the 10thanniversary of the Class of 2010. Plus we will honor our very own SISTER MARIAN ROSE! Due to COVID restrictions, the mass will be offered online, and we hope that you can tune-in and celebrate with us in this way. On SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 at 2:00 PM, go to https://missionparishes.com/ and click on one of the icons -- Facebook, Instagram or YouTube -- to join the Mass online.
TUITION AGREEMENTS
Last week, Tuition Payment Agreements (printed on bright green paper) were sent home in the mail. Please be sure to complete this form and send it back to school in the postage-paid envelope provided, as soon as possible. If you did not receive this form in the mail, please contact the school office.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SURVEY
Our CYO/Catholic Charities PE & Nutrition Program for students has asked for our assistance. With our feedback, they will continue to receive funding so that they can continue to provide instruction in healthy eating and cooking in partnership with our PE program. Filling out this survey would help them to maintain funding.
The survey is accessible by clicking on one of these links:
Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/XCZ6PDR
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZLHG8R
FREE COVID-19 TESTING
For information about free COVID-19 testing in San Francisco, visit the website (available in both English and Spanish): https://sf.gov/es/find-out-about-your-covid-19-testing-options
The Latino Task Force also has information about free COVID-19 testing, as well as a variety of other helpful resources such as food assistance and employment assistance. Visit their website at https://www.ltfrespuestalatina.com/
REMINDERS:
Oct. 16 No School—Archdiocesan Teacher In-Service
Oct. 19-20 12:30 Dismissal
Oct. 21-23 12:30 Dismissal / Zoom Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct. 26 In-Person instruction begins for Grades K-2
Oct. 26 12:30 Dismissal
Nov. 9 No School—Veterans’ Day Observed Holiday
Nov. 10 In-Person instruction begins for Grades 3-5
Nov. 23 In-Person instruction begins for Grades 6-8
Nov. 25-27 No School--Thanksgiving Break
