Dear Parents,
A year ago, we were wrapping up with our big school accreditation visit. Our school community worked together to successfully earn the full 6-year accreditation term! At the same time, we were planning the closure of our school, and becoming more familiar of the effects of COVID-19. We made major adjustments in a very short period, and again, our school community banded together to overcome obstacles.
As we continue our reflections during Lent, I think back on these events, and am grateful for our community—our teachers, staff, parents, students, and many others who have supported us through challenging times. True to our Growth Mindset, we still are learning and living through difficulties, but we have learned and grown so much over the past year. Moving forward during Lent, let us reflect on how we’ve maintained our open hearts and minds, and live out our KEYS to help others and help ourselves grow closer to God!
Knowledge feeds growth
Every accomplishment needs courage.
You are love.
Service Unites.
Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, Unite!
St. Peter’s has the KEYS to open hearts, open minds!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
SPECIAL LENTEN ACTIVITIES
Congratulations to our 2nd and 3rd graders and older students who received the sacrament of First Reconciliation. They are all one step closer to receiving Jesus at their First Communion.
We are also proud of our 7th graders, who are currently participating in a Virtual Retreat this entire week. Though they are not able to attend their 5-day overnight Caritas Creek retreat at CYO camp, they are building community through activities with their camp leader via Zoom. Keep up the good work, 7th graders!
THIS WEEK! - PARENT-TEACHER ZOOM CONFERENCES
We are now in the third and final trimester of the school year. Teachers are continuing to meet with parents for Parent-Teacher Zoom conferences today and tomorrow, and parents will receive their child’s report card at this time. Parent-Teacher conferences are mandatory for each student, as this is an important time for conversations regarding students’ progress.
**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.) Friday, March 12 will return to the regular dismissal schedule.
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. 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. 8-12 Middle School Cohort B – In-Person Week
Mar. 8-12 Middle School Cohort A – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 9-11 12:30 Dismissals for Parent-Teacher Zoom Conferences
Mar. 15-19 Middle School Cohort A – In-Person Week
Mar. 15-19 Middle School Cohort B – Distance Learning Week
Mar. 16 8:30 AM Virtual School Mass
