Dear Parents,
Happy September! I feel that our school year is off to a strong start, thanks to all the members of our school family—teachers, staff, students, parents, and caregivers. As a community, we are living Core Values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite, and living out all these values helps our children to grow academically, spiritually, and socially.
At St. Peter’s, we have our Student Learning Expectations-- “SLEs”—which further help to guide our students to live the Core Values. The teachers and I will be regularly referencing our SLEs, which are listed below, posted throughout the school, and available on our school website, www.stpeterssf.org.
A St. Peter’s student has the KEYS to…
GROW by...
- setting and evaluating individual goals to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.
- embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind.
- facing challenges with optimism and faith in God.
ACCOMPLISH by...
- listening and communicating effectively in social and academic environments.
- demonstrating critical thinking skills and knowledge in all subject areas.
- using technology effectively and responsibly.
LOVE by…
- making choices based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- nurturing a spiritual life through prayer, retreats, masses, and the sacraments.
- demonstrating an appreciation for what others have done for us.
SERVE by…
- living out the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy.
- sharing time, gifts, and joy with the school community.
- participating in outreach to strengthen ties with those outside of our school community.
UNITE by…
- engaging in weekly school Mass and morning prayer assemblies.
- supporting and encouraging others in order to strengthen school community.
- welcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.
Talk to your child about how they live out our SLEs!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
TDAP VACCINATIONS
California Law, (California State Law A354) requires that all students entering 7th-12thgrades show proof of a Tdap (Whooping Cough) Pertussis booster shot. If you have not already done so, please submit documentation to the school no later than September 4. The San Francisco Department of Health informs us we cannot offer a grace period for those who do not have a booster. Please contact your child’s health care provider and arrange for the Tdap booster.
Tdap documentation can be emailed to Mrs. Cea at tcea@sanpedro.org or faxed to the school office at 415-647-4618.
TITLE I FAMILY INCOME SURVEY
Yesterday, a link to a Family Income Survey was shared on Class Dojo. Please click on the link -- Family Income Survey-- to complete the survey by September 11. This information is important for our school to receive very helpful funding from SFUSD for academic and counseling services for our students. Names are not necessary on the survey, and all information will be kept confidential. Thank you for your cooperation!
DISTANCE LEARNING ITEMS
- Based on the direction from the Archdiocese Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Distance Learning for all students will continue until September 18. This date may be extended again as we receive updates regarding COVID-19. To read the complete letter from the superintendent, see the Class Dojo post from September 1, 2020.
- Maintain a learning space at home away from distractions, where your child can participate on Zoom classes and complete his/her daily work with the proper supplies on hand.
- Please ensure that your child has set up his/her own Class Dojo account. Students should not be using their parents’ accounts.
- For grades 4-8, students and teachers are utilizing Google Classroom. Parents—if you have not received an email invitation to join your child’s class on Google classroom, please notify your child’s teacher right away. *Parents must accept the invitation in order to receive updates on your child’s assignment completion.
- Remember the Zoom expectationsfor students. For a complete list, refer to the Parent & Student Handbook, which was distributed with learning materials, or see the Distance Learning Plan on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students
Conduct yourself according to the "Student Discipline Contract" in the St. Peter’s Parent-Student Handbook.
Do not enter Zoom sessions you haven’t been invited to join.
Dress in appropriate St. Peter’s School free dress attire.
Student microphones may be disabled to help the teacher retain attention during the lesson.
Video should be enabled to show your presence.
Do not eat or play with other items or devices during Zoom sessions.
Zoom sessions may not be recorded without parental consent from all participants.
SCHOOL FORMS AND SUPPLIES
At the learning supply pick-ups, students received an envelope with important forms for parents to complete. Please hold on to these forms, and once we are able to open the school for in-person instruction, return the completed forms to your child’s teacher.
The items on the school supply list may also be kept at home for distance learning. Students may bring in those supplies when we are able to open the school for in-person instruction.
REMINDERS
September 4 Student Holiday (No Zoom Classes) / Archdiocese Teacher In-Service
September 7 School Holiday (No Zoom Classes) / Labor Day
September 11 Title I Income Survey due
