Dear Parents,
This Friday marks the end of our first Trimester, and throughout these challenging times and the various adjustments we’ve had to make at school, the students have grown in many ways! The teachers and I value our partnership with you, so that we can work together to help all students grow and meet their goals. To help refresh your memory as we enter into the second trimester, and because these are an important part of our school culture, I am re-sharing the St. Peter’s Schoolwide Learning Expectations, also known as “SLEs.” These expectations can extend into the home to help students live out our CORE VALUES to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite!
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.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Next week, Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23 are regular-schedule school days. There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday-Friday, November 24-26, for the Thanksgiving break. After the Thanksgiving break, school will resume on Monday, November 29 with a Minimum Day Schedule.
CYO ATHLETICS
We are proud of our 3rd grade, 4th grade, 6th grade and 7th grade volleyball teams for making it to the playoffs! The 3rd grade team then advanced to the championship and won 2nd Place over the weekend! Our 7th grade team also advanced to the championship, and their game is this evening. GO AZTECS!
The next sports seasons are girls’ soccer and boys’ basketball. Sports forms and fees for boys’ basketball and girls’ soccer are due on November 22. Payments may be made at the school office or on Venmo @SPathletics. (Please be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and SPORTS FEE in the comments section.)
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
GRATITUDE GRAMS
Student Council is hosting a “Gratitude Grams” sale tomorrow and Friday during the morning recesses!
For $1.00, students can send a special gratitude message and a treat to someone they care about.
All proceeds from the Gratitudes Grams sale will go towards the 8th grade Caritas Creek Camp Retreat.
SCHOOL PICTURE RE-TAKES
LifeTouch School Photo Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30. If your child was absent on our first picture day, or would like to re-take their school photo, he/she may take their photo on November 30 in their complete school uniform.
To order online, go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our Picture Day ID: EVTWMQPDJ
* If you purchased a photo package from the original picture day but would like to return that package for a new photo, please have your child bring the complete photo package back to school, and he/she may take a re-take photo. You will receive the same photo package once the re-take photos are ready.
BVCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
BVCC is accepting applications for their after-school program. Financial Aid is available, and applications are in the school office.
If your child is part of a St. Peter’s Sports team and has a later practice start time after school, please register your child in the BVCC after-school program if he/she will be waiting on campus before the sports practice begins. This is to help ensure proper safety and supervision as students wait for their coach to arrive and practice to begin.
If you have any questions, please contact our BVCC Program Directors: Judy (415-283-5545) or Rochelle (415-713-0625).
T-SHIRT SALE
Support our Athletic Department by purchasing our original St. Peter’s T-shirts! Two t-shirt designs are available:
- Image of St. Peter’s Church
- Image of Our Blessed Mother Mary in our St. Peter’s School grotto
These stylish, high quality t-shirts are available for purchase in the school office for $35.00 with sizes from XS to 3XL. T-shirt order forms were also shared on Class Dojo!
SCHOOL MASS
Our Weekly School Masses take place on Tuesday mornings at 8:30, unless otherwise noted. Students will attend Mass in Church according to specified groups. Groups will rotate each week between in-person Church participation and Gospel reading/analysis in the classroom.
At this time, parents may join weekly school Masses by clicking on this link to our school Mass livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6mjdkFRHn0Ip0yuxdIOWw
INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN
We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook. The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan
Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!
🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:
Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher
Cough
Severe headache
Sore throat
Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
New loss of taste or smell
Vomiting
Diarrhea
REMINDERS:
November 18 5:00 PM 8th Grade High School Application and Financial Aid Workshop on Zoom
November 18 5:45 PM Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting
November 19 End of Trimester 1
November 23 8:30 AM School Mass
November 24-26 No School, THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 29 Minimum Day Dismissal
November 29 Report Cards sent home
