Dear Parents,
We are now in the Easter season, but what does living the spirit of the Easter season mean? Here are three suggestions from, “Be Fearless, Be Joyful, Be Renewed: Living the Spirit of Easter” (www.loyolapress.com). I feel that as we endure the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, these Easter reminders can also help us to stay hopeful and positive!
Live With Joy. The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus teach us that suffering is transformed through faith in the Risen Christ. With this faith, we are able to hold on to an enduring sense of joy even in the midst of the sadness we experience from the loss of a loved one, a failure to achieve an important goal, or a setback during recovery from an illness.
Live Without Fear. The Resurrection teaches us that God can overcome anything, even death. When the Risen Christ appears to the women at the tomb and later to his disciples, his first words are “Do not be afraid!” (Mt 28:5). These words speak to our hearts, helping us cope with fear. Our faith allows us to trust that God can overcome our most serious problems.
Live With New Eyes. Just as the return of spring makes us feel like the whole world is new, the Resurrection of Jesus makes “all things new” (Rev. 21:5). The Easter spirit is a spirit of renewal that enables us to show up at work with a positive attitude, to renew relationships that have been taken for granted, and to express appreciation and affection to those closest to us. It means to see the world through new eyes—God´s eyes!
The Resurrection reminds me to stay faithful. Let’s do our best to help each other keep the faith and not lose hope!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
SCHOOL CLOSURE
As I shared on Monday via Class Dojo and SchoolSpeak (email), Superintendent Pam Lyons has officially announced that the Archdiocesan school closures and Distance Learning will extend until the end of the school year. (For St. Peter’s School, our last day of school is Friday, June 12.) Therefore, Distance Learning will continue until the end of this school year.
Teachers and school administration will keep parents updated regarding events such as First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Graduation. We are working with our pastor, Father Moises, to see how we will proceed with these events. With the restrictions on large gatherings, it is difficult to predict and plan at this time, so your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated!
CLASSES ON ZOOM
This week, we have begun more frequent class meetings on Zoom. By now, teachers have notified parents and students of the regular Zoom meetings on Class Dojo. (Middle school students may have also received the schedule via their school email.)
*For Middle School students, there may be two sessions on one day, depending on their subject area teacher.
Please make sure that you and your child are aware of these regular Zoom meetings, and be prepared with the learning materials as directed by the teacher. If you have any questions about Zoom meetings or any Distance Learning assignments, contact your child’s teacher via Class Dojo or email.
LIFETOUCH PHOTOS
If you ordered any Lifetouch Photos—8th grade graduation portraits, Spring pictures, or school Panoramic pictures—all orders have been put on hold. Production and deliveries to and from the Lifetouch photo lab are suspended, and Lifetouch will contact the school once the photos are shipped out.
Lifetouch apologizes for the inconvenience and is grateful for our understanding on this matter.
RE-REGISTRATION AND TUITION
If you have not yet returned the yellow re-registration 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, by searching @SPeters-School. In the comments section, please write your child’s full name and “Tuition” or “Registration.”
If you have questions about registration or tuition, please call the office or email tuition-office@sanpedro.org
FREE COVID-19 TESTS
The organization Unidos en Salud/United in Health is offering a helpful service for a limited time. Through a partnership between UCSF, the Latino Task Force for COVID-19, and SF Department of Public Health, they are offering free COVID-19 testing for all persons age 4 years and older in part of the Mission.
To qualify, you must live or work within a certain area of the Mission AND pre-register for the test. Registration is now open online. Testing will occur from April 25-28, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
To check if you (through your address) are eligible for this test and to register, please visit this website, available in both English and Spanish: https://www.unidosensalud.org
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:
