Dear Parents,
December is here--the last month of 2021! Even though we’re near the end of the year, we find ourselves just at the beginning of a Church season—ADVENT. Advent is a time of preparation for Jesus’ birth.
The teachers and I will be teaching the students about Advent, and how our preparations could include special acts—such as saying extra prayers, reading the bible, giving to the school’s weekly Missions collection, or doing extra good deeds—because doing those special acts will make more room in our hearts for Jesus. Some classes are following an Advent calendar or constructing Advent wreaths, yet some classes might also be planning special projects to help those in need. Students that have received the sacrament of Reconciliation will also have the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class this month. Whatever your child and your family do during Advent, remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. The children have heard this at school, but continue this lesson at home. Let’s all be examples of open hearts and open minds, and know that we wouldn’t be celebrating if it wasn’t for our savior, Jesus Christ.
Let us offer this prayer as we begin this season of Advent:
Jesus,
You are light even in the darkest places. Help us to trust in you when we are lost or lonely. Shine hope and love into our hearts.
AMEN.
-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
GRAY AZTECS SWEATS
We now have more gray Aztecs sweats available for purchase! The Aztecs sweatpants, t-shirt, and hoodie may be worn to school on Fridays, and you can wear them outside of school to show AZTEC spirit!
Due to a shortage of materials with the sweats company, we have low amounts of items in the Youth sizes. We are waiting to receive more as the materials become available.
To make a purchase, you may fill out an order form and submit payment in the office, or call the office to place an order.
Prices:
Hoodie - $30 *Adult XL Hoodie - $35
Sweatpants - $25
T-shirt - $10
In addition, our Athletics Department is still selling their black original design t-shirts! Call the office to place an order!
REPORT CARDS
Report Cards for Trimester 1 were sent home with students on Monday. Please be sure to sign your child’s report card so that he/she may return it to the teacher by the end of this week. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
DECEMBER LUNCH CALENDAR
December’s lunch menu is available at this link on the school website: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56297986e4b0b0d8bdbde6d6/t/619d6d41e6d11c68dbf00b94/1637707073642/Cafeteria+Calendar+December%2C+2021.pdf
School lunches are $3.00 for the entree, $0.75 for water, and $0.75 for SunChips.
Students may order school lunches daily with CASH payments, or parents may place orders on the Cafeteria VENMO account @StPeters-Lunch. Venmo lunch orders must be completed by 8:30 AM. You may also order lunches ahead of time (for the week or month) on Venmo. Be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and items to be ordered.
*Note that the Cafeteria Venmo account is different from the Venmo school tuition/fees account.
Remember that school lunches may NOT be dropped off at the school office during the school day. On regular dismissal days, students bring a lunch from home, or order a lunch from the cafeteria. We also encourage students to bring a snack to eat during morning recess.
DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES
For the month of December, our Weekly School Masses will not be on Tuesdays, but instead will be on the following days for the upcoming Feast days for our Blessed Mother Mary:
- Wednesday, December 8 at 9:00 AM for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Monday, December 13 at 8:30 AM for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
You are welcome to join the school Masses by clicking on this link to our school Mass livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6mjdkFRHn0Ip0yuxdIOWw
In addition, students in grades 3 through 8 who have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation will have the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class and teachers during this Advent season. We pray that all our school church celebrations this Advent will help prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus!
BVCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
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).
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
NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:
Knowledge feeds GROWTH.
Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.
You are LOVE.
SERVICE UNITES.
Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - We are THANKFUL for Carlos Cortez! KNOWLEDGE FEEDS GROWTH, and Carlos is GROWING to BEE the tallest SUNFLOWER in the bunch! Carlos is a beacon of LIGHT showing the way of EXCELLENCE and KINDNESS. He has a BIG HEART that he shares with everyone! CARLOS is WISE beyond his years and always keeps us laughing. Carlos is also doing AMAZING work every morning! Carlos, keep BLOOMING and DREAMING BIG!
1st Grade - Miriam Rivera is a very hard worker and loves to help her classmates. Miriam always tries her best, even when she is faced with a challenge. She is kind and respectful to everyone, encourages her friends to make good choices, and loves to share her ideas. We are so proud of you Miriam! You are a superstar!
2nd grade - Andrea Moctezuma Bocanegra is always prepared to help others and show love. Her kindness is a great example for other St. Peter's students. She is a hard worker and is doing particularly well in reading. Fantastic job, Andrea!
3rd grade - Although new to St. Peter's School this year, Ethan Morales Romero has fit in from the very beginning. He is a hard worker and has a VERY positive attitude. Keep it up, Ethan. We are happy to have you here at St. Peter's.
4th grade - Genesis Garcia has been such a great class representative for our class at Student Council. Her hard work and dedication are reasons why she continues to grow and accomplish so much in class. Keep up the amazing work Genesis! You are a shining star!
5th grade - Xavier Reyes is a mature and responsible student. He is efficient, productive, and always puts forth his best efforts. Keep up the great work, Xavier!
6th grade - Angelo Moctezuma Bocanegra is such a gift to our 6th grade community! He shows our class what it means to have an OPEN HEART and an OPEN MIND! Angelo is so creative and shares his artistic ability with everyone! He ACCOMPLISHES great things on a daily basis! Angelo UNITES our class with his calm spirit and is always the first student to show off his student ready position and active listening! Congratulations Angelo, I am so proud of you and happy that you share your gifts with us everyday! :)
7th grade - Cecilia Farias Tietze demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom, is well-mannered, and is respectful to peers and teachers. She leads with an open mind and open heart by displaying excellent citizenship by her willingness to help fellow classmates, and demonstrating integrity. Congratulations!
8th grade - Jesse Reina Vasquez is constantly embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind by tackling his 8th grade year with enthusiasm and diligence. He has also shown so much love to others, showing small gestures that make a huge impact. He definitely has proven how to live out the KEYS! Awesome job Jesse!
REMINDERS:
December 2 8:30 AM 5th & 6th grades Reconciliation
December 7 8:30 AM 7th & 8th grades Reconciliation
December 8 9:00 AM School Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 8 Minimum Day Dismissal
December 9 8:30 AM 3rd & 4th grades Reconciliation
December 13 8:30 AM School Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 15 Minimum Day Dismissal
December 17 Minimum Day Dismissal
December 20-January 3 CHRISTMAS BREAK!
January 4 Classes resume, Regular Schedule
