Dear Parents,
As we conclude this month of the Rosary, we can reflect on the different events in Mary’s and Jesus’ lives. These reflections and prayers can fill us with joy and thanksgiving, and also give us strength during hard times.
At this time, we pray especially for our own students and teachers, as many of us begin the transition to in-person instruction here in our school building. Here is a prayer (adapted from a prayer on gatherandgrow.com) for all of us while we continue learning, whether it’s at school or at home!
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 know much will seem very different this year, but 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 to time to meet on Zoom to discuss students’ progress. Your partnership is KEY to our children’s growth and learning. If you were not able to keep your appointment with your child’s teacher, please re-schedule your conference time as soon as possible.
SCHOOL REOPENING
Our school building is reopen for in-person instruction, according to the following schedule:
- Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades began on October 26;
- Add 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades on Tuesday, November 10;
- The first cohort of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on Monday, November 23.
Families who have chosen the Distance Learning option and have notified the school office 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 the safety of students, faculty, and staff, there are adjusted protocols and procedures during the school day. 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
Plus—click on the links below to watch a short video to see examples of what the adapted school day will look like:
ENGLISH –https://youtu.be/lewjPbE58JE
SPANISH –https://youtu.be/N7BrbHSax7s
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
As we prepare for in-person instruction at school, we also need to UNITE and prepare our school uniforms!
If you’d like to purchase school uniform items (such as a uniform skirt or jumper) from Ruth’s Children’s Shoppe, please call Ruth’s to make an appointment: 415-468-4399 or 415-238-6356.
If you need to purchase a school uniform sweatshirt ($25), call the office at 415-647-8662 so we can prepare the sweatshirt. Please pick up the sweatshirt before your child returns to school.
Navy Blue khakis and plain white polo shirts may be purchased at stores such as Target, WalMart, and Old Navy.
Also--don’t forget that uniform shoes are solid black or solid white tennis shoes/sneakers. (No boots.)
If you have any questions, contact the school office. Thank you!
SCHOOL LUNCHES
The lunch calendar for October and November is available on our school website – just scroll down to “School Lunch Calendar” -- http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students
Please remember that students may bring in their lunch from home or order from school, but no outside lunch deliveries may be dropped off during the school day.
When your child returns to school, lunch orders will be taken from the classroom. Students should bring in their payment and will fill in the lunch slip in their classroom.
Younger students may bring in their payment in an envelope with their name and lunch order, and the teacher will collect that envelope.
Parents may also order lunches ahead of time and pay via Venmo -- @StPeters-Lunch-- and write the student’s name and lunch order in the comments section.
TUITION AGREEMENTS
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.
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:
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
