Dear Parents,
Over the weekend and on Monday, we celebrated special days in the Church: All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. 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 special altars 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, for 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 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 SUPPLIES and FORMS
As students return to the school building, they must submit all completed forms to their teacher:
- Emergency Card
- Medical Packet
- Media Release
- Technology Responsible Use Form
Once students come to school they will also receive the Community Pledge, Risk Acknowledgement Form, and Live-streaming of Classes Form, which are to be signed by parents and returned to school as well.
On Class Dojo, teachers will let students know what school supplies to bring during the first week back in the building. For a complete list of school supplies, visit our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students
TECHNOLOGY FEE
As stated on the school supply list, all students (whether in-person or distance learning) must submit a $25 Technology Fee to help cover the costs of online programs and tech devices. Payment may be submitted with cash or check, credit card payment over the phone, or through Venmo -- @SPeters-School. (Please remember to write your child’s name and “Technology Fee” in the comments.)
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 by 8:30 in the morning and pay via Venmo on our LUNCH ACCOUNT -- @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
