Dear Parents,
With all the different responsibilities we have as parents, we may easily feel overwhelmed and tired—especially with all the challenges and unknowns we face today with the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet Lent can be a time for our renewal. Let’s not forget how Jesus can be a source of strength and a loving comfort to us, and how we can follow his example to spread that love and be a positive example for our children.
How true are Jesus’ words, which invite those who are tired and weary to come to Him to find rest! His arms outstretched on the cross show that no one is excluded from his love and his mercy, not even the greatest sinner: no one! -Pope Francis
Heavenly Father, your son’s death on the cross stands as a testament to your endless love and care for all of us. No one who seeks you out is excluded from your love, no matter what we have done. No one is cut off from your mercy, no matter how great our suffering. Give me the courage, Lord, to always look to Christ crucified as the promise of mercy for me. In this Lenten season, give me the confidence to trust that your love for me will never die. AMEN.
(from “The Joy of Lent: Encouragement and Daily Prayers”)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022
Last week, the 2021-2022 tuition rates and YELLOW re-registration forms were 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. Please call the office if you have any questions!
NEXT WEEK! - PARENT-TEACHER ZOOM CONFERENCES
This Friday, March 5, is the end of Trimester 2. As the third (and last) trimester of the school year begins next week, teachers are scheduling Parent-Teacher Zoom conferences for Tuesday, March 9; Wednesday, March 10; and Thursday, March 11. Parent-Teacher conferences are mandatory for each student, as this is an important time for conversations regarding students’ progress.
Conference sign-ups have been posted on Class Dojo. Please sign up for a conference time if you haven’t done so already, and contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation!
**In order to accommodate more Parent-Teacher Conference appointment times, Tuesday, March 9; Wednesday, March 10; and Thursday, March 11 are all MINIMUM DAYS with early dismissal times! (12:15/12:30/12:40 dismissals—according to grade level)
FINANCIAL AID & APPLICATION WORKSHOP
Spread the word! We are accepting NEW applications for the upcoming school year! If you know of a family who is interested in enrolling their child at St. Peter’s School, we are holding a Financial Aid and Application workshop for new students this Saturday, March 6. Appointments are needed! Please call the school office to schedule an appointment for this workshop.
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. 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. 6 Financial Aid Workshops for new students
Mar. 8-12 Middle School Cohort B – In-Person Week
Mar. 8-12 Middle School Cohort A – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 9 8:30 AM Virtual School Mass
Mar. 9-11 12:30 Dismissals for Parent-Teacher Zoom Conferences
