Dear Parents,
We are now in the fourth week of Lent! How are you and your family growing closer to God? Reflect on what makes you unwell, not necessarily physically, but mentally, emotionally, spiritually. What unhealthy thing takes up the space in your heart, mind, and soul that belongs to God? As the Psalm below says, let us remember that God is merciful and always present, especially in our times of need.
The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
The LORD is faithful in all his words
and holy in all his works.
The LORD lifts up all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
The LORD is just in all his ways
and holy in all his works.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth.
The Lord is gracious and merciful.
-Psalm 145:8-9
Merciful Lord, thank you for sending us your Son to free us from sin and make us new. Help us to look forward in hope to the life that you have planned for us. AMEN.
(Daily Reflections for Lent, M. Poust)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
THANK YOU!
Last week, teachers met with parents through Zoom to discuss Individual student progress. Parents, thank you for taking the time to meet with teachers. Your partnership is greatly appreciated! If you have further questions regarding your child’s progress, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher via email or Class Dojo messages.
NEXT MONDAY – MINIMUM DAY
As noted on our school calendar, please remember that next Monday—March 22—is a Minimum day for a teachers’ meeting. Students in grades K-2 are dismissed at 12:15; students in grades 3-5 are dismissed at 12:30; students in grades 6-8 are dismissed at 12:40.
DROP-OFFS and PICK-UPS
We are grateful to have more students now participating in in-person learning in the school building. However, with the increased number of students at school, the areas for morning drop-offs and pick-ups are becoming more congested. To help alleviate the congestion and to keep everyone safe, please do not leave your car unattended in the white zones, and do your best to drop off your child at your assigned times:
- 7:45 – 7:55 — Last Names A-F
- 7:55 – 8:05 — Last names G-O
- 8:05 – 8:15 — Last names P-Z
For the afternoons, please come at the assigned pick-up times. If you have more than one child to pick up, please come at the time of the older sibling. The younger sibling will wait in their classroom until they are called for pick-up.
Regular Days
- 2:35 — Grades K-2
- 2:50 — Grades 3-5
- 3:00 — Grades 6-8
Minimum Days
- 12:15 — Grades K-2
- 12:30 — Grades 3-5
- 12:40 — Grades 6-8
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022
The 2021-2022 tuition rates and YELLOW re-registration forms have been distributed. Please return the completed re-registration form by March 31, in order to help us plan for the upcoming school year. The per-student re-registration fee is due by April 15.
If you did not receive a hard copy of the re-registration form and the tuition update letter, they were also posted on Class Dojo on March 2 and emailed with the last Que Pasa newsletter. Please call the office if you have any questions!
BASIC FUND APPLICATIONS
New Applications: The BASIC Fund new application for the 2021-2022 School Year are 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.
WEEKLY SCHOOL MASS
Remember that you can join our virtual school mass on Tuesdays at 8:30 AM. The livestream is available at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6mjdkFRHn0Ip0yuxdIOWw
One class will be in the church, while the rest of the school and all distance learners participate virtually. Join us for our Lenten masses and even beyond the Lenten season!
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.
REMINDERS:
Mar. 15-19 Middle School Cohort A – In-Person Week
Mar. 15-19 Middle School Cohort B – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 22 Minimum Day Dismissal
Mar. 22-27 Middle School Cohort B – In-Person Week
Mar. 22-27 Middle School Cohort A – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 23 8:30 AM Virtual School Mass
Mar. 28 PALM SUNDAY; Holy Week begins
Mar. 31 BASIC Fund Renewal Applications Due
Mar. 31 Re-registration form due
