Dear Parents,
Happy April! Spring blessings to you and your family as we begin a new month. Even though we are sheltering in place and are not venturing outside as much as usual, I hope you and your family are safely able to go out and take in some fresh spring air together!
We are fast approaching the beginning of Holy Week this coming Sunday, which is Palm Sunday. Though the Gospel reading for Palm Sunday recalls a sad time in Jesus’ life, we must also remember that after the sadness and hardship came miraculous joy! Perhaps this can be a reminder to us that while we are experiencing challenges now, we will overcome these challenges and we will have learned from all of our new experiences, with Jesus by our side. We continue our Lenten reflections, and at home, we can prepare our hearts for Jesus through prayer and service for our loved ones. Even doing helpful little tasks around the house can show great love! During your Lenten journey, I pray that you and your family have grown closer to God, and strengthen your faith and service towards God during Holy Week and throughout the year.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we enter into Holy Week so that we might accompany you through your passion to your death. We have to remember that your story does not end in sadness. Rather, your story is the greatest love story that we could ever know. Holy Week gives us an opportunity to participate in that love story in a profound and personal way. We pray that you give us a special attentiveness during Holy Week, Lord. Shower us with your grace! AMEN.
(Adapted from “The Joy of Lent: Encouragement and Daily Prayers”)
Take care, everyone!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
SCHOOL CALENDAR
With San Francisco’s Shelter-in-Place order, the school closure has been extended through Easter vacation, which takes us to April 20. At this time, it is undecided that the school building will re-open on April 20 or if we will continue with Distance Learning.
Because of this uncertainty, the restrictions on large social gatherings, and recommendations on social distancing, school events that were originally on the school calendar will either be postponed or cancelled. We appreciate your patience while we wait for further guidelines and instructions.
DISTANCE LEARNING
During the school closure, students should be completing their daily work. Teachers are posting assignments, links, videos, and Zoom invitations regularly on Class Dojo. Please follow their directions on how to submit student work each day and how to check-in for student attendance. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
If your family is in need of Internet connection at home, Comcast is offering two free months of service, and Sonic is offering 3 free months of service. Click on the links below for more information:
COMCAST – (English) https://www.internetessentials.com
COMCAST (Español) https://es.internetessentials.com
SONIC – https://www.sonic.com/cov19
RE-REGISTRATION AND TUITION
The yellow re-registration form for the upcoming school year is now due. If you have not yet returned this form, please phone the school office (415-647-8662) Monday-Thursday between 12:00-3:00, and Ms. Ticas can fill out a form for you, with parent authorization.
For registration or tuition payments, Ms. Ticas will accept any credit card payments over the phone, or parents may drop in the office at those times (Monday-Thursday from 12:00-3:00) to submit a payment in person.
Payments may also be submitted via Venmo. In the comments section, please write your child’s full name and “Tuition” or “Registration.”
** The Venmo Code is available on the PDF Que Pasa posted for parents on Class Dojo. You can also find the school on Venmo with the school's username: @SPeters-School
If you have questions about registration or tuition, please call the office or email tuition-office@sanpedro.org
ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT
Please complete the application process for the Archdiocese Family Grant on mytads.com by APRIL 15. Be sure you have your 2019 income tax information or 2019 income information (Calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.). If possible, please submit your application early so there is enough time to review all documents.
BASIC FUND
The BASIC Fund renewal application links have been emailed to parents. This email will include instructions on how to successfully complete the renewal application. The deadline to complete the renewal application is Friday, APRIL 17.
If you have questions about this process, please email Myrna at msoberanis@sanpedro.com
FOOD BANK SERVICES
During these uncertain times, you or someone you know may need assistance with basic needs such as daily meals. Here are some resources that could be very helpful.
The Food Bank will be distributing bags of groceries on a weekly basis:
- Thursdays near Mission High School (Dolores Street between 18th and 19th Street)
- Fridays outside of Lincoln High School on 24th Avenue
* Both places will be operating from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The SF-Marin Food Bank also has a “Locator” tool to find food assistance (such as weekly groceries or one-time emergency food) in San Francisco. One of their locations is our own St. Peter’s Church. To access this information and to enroll in their programs, visit the SF-Marin Food Bank website, in both English and Español:
