Dear Parents,
We are fast approaching the beginning of Holy Week this coming Sunday, which is Palm Sunday. At school, children have been preparing their hearts for Jesus’ death and resurrection by reflecting with their teachers, writing special prayers, learning about the Stations of the Cross, and attending virtual Mass. During your Lenten journey, I pray that you and your family have grown closer to God, and continue to strengthen your faith and service towards God during Holy Week and throughout the year.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we enter into Holy Week so that we might accompany you through your passion to your death. We have to remember that your story does not end in sadness. Rather, your story is the greatest love story that we could ever know. Holy Week gives us an opportunity to participate in that love story in a profound and personal way. We pray that you give us a special attentiveness during Holy Week, Lord. Shower us with your grace! AMEN.
(Adapted from “The Joy of Lent: Encouragement and Daily Prayers”)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
PARENT INPUT NEEDED - CATHOLIC IDENTITY SURVEY
Thanks to the support and teamwork from all members of our school community, St. Peter’s School earned a full 6-year accreditation last year. In the years leading up to our next accreditation review, the school is required to survey the school community in a variety of domains relating to Catholic Identity.
This year, the survey is about “Prayer and the Sacraments” and “Signs and Sacramentals.” Because of the pandemic and COVID-19 protocols, we know that our school activities are different. However, please complete this survey as best as you can. Your input is important to the school as we identify strengths and areas for growth.
SURVEY LINKS
English - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LYBMJWV
Español - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LJ2T2W9
If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thank you!
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
EASTER VACATION
Next week, on Wednesday, March 31, we will have our usual Minimum Day dismissal for Faculty Meetings.
Thursday, April 1 (Holy Thursday) is also a minimum Day dismissal for the start of Easter Vacation.
Easter Vacation is from Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 11. Classes will resume with a regular schedule on Monday, April 12.
*San Francisco Department of Public Health discourages any non-essential travel during the pandemic. However, if you will be traveling during the Easter break, please follow the 10-day quarantine upon your return home, and notify your child’s teacher and/or the school office. Thank you for your cooperation!
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 NEXT WEEK--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 23. 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 NEXT WEEK--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 NEXT WEEK--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. 22-27 Middle School Cohort B – In-Person Week
Mar. 22-27 Middle School Cohort A – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 28 PALM SUNDAY; Holy Week begins
Mar.29-Apr.1 Middle School Cohort A – In-Person Week
Mar.29-Apr.1 Middle School Cohort B – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 30 8:30 AM Virtual School Mass
Mar. 31 BASIC Fund Renewal Applications Due
Mar. 31 Re-registration form due
Mar 31 Minimum Day Dismissal
Apr. 1 Minimum Day Dismissal
Apr. 2 GOOD FRIDAY; Easter Vacation begins
Apr. 4 EASTER SUNDAY!
Apr. 12 Classes resume
