Dear Parents,
As parents, we strive to be role models of open hearts and open minds for our children. At school—whether in person or on Zoom—we encourage each other to develop a growth mindset and live our St. Peter’s School KEYS so that we can open our hearts and minds. Lent pushes us to dig out of our souls all the things that have clogged our hearts, the little sins that we clench in our fists, keeping us from opening our hands, hearts, and minds freely. God is offering to not only lift the burden from our shoulders, but also to help in rebalancing our load in the future. Tossing those small bad habits, pushing aside bitterness and resentment so that we might love God with our whole heart, and with all our strength. Especially as we continue living through the challenges of the pandemic, we should make time to turn to God in prayer and for strength.
What is weighing you down? How might you prayerfully sort through what takes up room in your heart and mind? What habits and grudges can be cleared out, left behind?
God, take away what clutters our hearts, feed us with your Word, so that we might have the strength and freedom to love you with all our hearts, all our souls, all our being.
(Adapted from Daily Reflections for Lent: Not By Bread Alone)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
WEEKLY SCHOOL MASS
Yesterday, we were not able to celebrate virtual school mass because another service was planned in Church.
We will move forward with our weekly Tuesday Mass schedule next Tuesday, March 2. Students will participate in the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Peter’s Church. Each week, ONE class will have the opportunity to attend Mass in the Church, while all the other classes and our distance learners participate virtually, through the livestream. Families at home are all welcome to attend these weekly virtual school Mass celebrations. To join any school Mass, click on this link on Tuesdays at 8:30 AM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6mjdkFRHn0Ip0yuxdIOWw
We look forward to continuing this tradition of celebrating our faith as a school family!
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY #2
As announced previously, Picture day for Middle School Cohort B, 4th graders, and all Distance Learning students is TODAY-- Wednesday, February 24.
For school pictures, students must be in COMPLETE UNIFORM--including their green school sweatshirt, white polo, and navy pants or uniform skirt.
Please arrive during your child’s designated time slot, according to last name. You may check-in at the front office on Florida Street. Only students will be allowed on campus for photos. Parents will be required to wait outside or in their car, and once your child’s photo is taken, he/she will be supervised to return to you.
· Last Name A - B → 9:45 - 10:15
· Last Name C - D → 10:15 - 10:45
· Last Name E - G → 11:00 - 11:30
· Last Name H - M → 11:30 - 12:00
· Last Name N - R → 1:00 - 1:30
· Last Name S - V → 1:30 - 2:00
* ATTENTION All 3rd grade Distance Learners: You may take your school photo after your First Reconciliation service, which begins at 10:00.
To order your child’s school photos, go to my.lifetouch.com and enter Picture Day ID EVTPP37CX.
For a video of Lifetouch Photo’s COVID-19 protocols, visit https://lifetouch.com/newpicturedayexperience/
If you have any questions, please call the school office at 415-647-8662.
COVID-19 REMINDERS
We continue to practice infection mitigation protocols at school, and if your child is not feeling well, please do not send him/her to school unless cleared to do so. Symptoms to watch for include:
· Fever or Chills
· Cough
· Shortness of breath, rapid breathing, or difficulty breathing
· Loss of taste or smell. Children may complain that food “tastes bad” or “tastes funny”
· Congested or runny nose
· Sore throat
· Headache
· Muscle aches or body aches
· Feeling unusually fatigued or tired
· Diarrhea
· Nausea or vomiting
For anyone traveling outside of the Bay Area, there is a mandatory quarantine of 10 days upon return to the Bay Area. The Travel Advisory and Guidance from SFDPH is available here: https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/covid-guidance/COVID-Travel-Advisory.pdf
Remember that our Return to School Infection Mitigation Plan, as well as our Distance Learning Plan, are available on our school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org
If you have any questions, contact the school office. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
COVID-19 Vaccine update: A website is now available so you can sign-up to get notifications regarding your eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. (For Spanish, click on Español in the top right corner.) Visit https://sf.gov/get-notified-when-youre-eligible-covid-19-vaccine and click on “Get Notified” to get started.
BASIC FUND APPLICATIONS
New Applications: The BASIC Fund new application for the 2021-2022 School Year is available online on www.basicfund.org. Because this year has been so challenging, BASIC Fund is making a change and allowing applicants to provide their 2019 tax returns, if 2020 returns are not yet prepared. New siblings for current BASIC Fund students must request a link from BASIC Fund to apply for a new student. The deadline is March 31, 2021
Renewal Applications: The BASIC Fund has decided to use the financial documentation that we have on file for the current year, to process the 2021-2022 renewals for our renewing families. The BASIC Fund has emailed families a renewal application link for each family to update their information, i.e., address, telephone, etc. Families will still be able to update any financial documentation if they would like to be considered for a higher percentage. Families that exceeded the financial guidelines but met the leeway for the 2020-2021 School Year and were awarded 25%, should submit recent financial information for consideration. The BASIC Fund will determine if you qualify. The deadline is March 31, 2021.
ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT
The application process for the Archdiocese Family Grant for the 2021-2022 school year has now begun. Please go on to mytads.com to begin the application process. If you do not have ready your 2020 income tax or financial information. be sure you submit your 2019 income tax information or 2019 income information (Calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.). You should upload or fax to Tads your 2020 income tax or 2020 financial information before the deadline. Please be sure you have completed the total Tads process by the Archdiocese deadline—April 15, 2021.
TECHNOLOGY FEE
As stated on the school supply list, all students (whether in-person or distance learning) must submit a $25 Technology Fee to help cover the costs of online programs and tech devices. Payment may be submitted with cash or check, credit card payment over the phone, or through Venmo -- @SPeters-School. (Please remember to write your child’s name and “Technology Fee” in the comments.)
REMINDERS:
Feb.22-26 Middle School Cohort B – In-Person Week
Feb.22-26 Middle School Cohort A – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 1-5 Middle School Cohort A – In-Person Week
Mar. 1-5 Middle School Cohort B – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 3 10:00 AM First Reconciliation for 2nd grade
Mar. 5 END OF TRIMESTER 2
Mar. 9-11 12:30 Dismissals for Parent-Teacher Zoom Conferences
