Dear Parents,
This Friday, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, or as we lovingly call it, Mercy Day! During our school Mass yesterday, we remembered our Sisters of Mercy, who founded our beloved St. Peter’s School and continue to care for and support our students, teachers, and families to this day.
We are grateful for Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy; and for Mother Baptist Russell, who traveled from Ireland and established schools and hospitals in America. We are grateful for the loving contributions of our Sisters of Mercy today—including Sister Marian Rose, Sister Lucy, Sister Pauline, Sister Paulina, and Sister Toni Lynn—all who help to guide us here at St. Peter’s School. The sisters of Mercy are living examples to us for living out the mission of Mercy.
And what is mercy? MERCY means to show love and compassion towards others; to forgive others and to be grateful to be forgiven by others; to show charity and generosity, especially to those in need; to have the courage to stand up for what’s right, especially for others who are afraid to stand up for themselves; to have faith in God. MERCY means having an open heart and open mind.
Let’s remember to be thankful for all the good works of the Sisters of Mercy, keep them in our prayers, and try our best to live out the mission of Mercy ourselves, not only at St. Peter’s School, but everywhere!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDERS
This Monday, September 27, is a Minimum Dismissal Day for students, while teachers attend a meeting. (Wednesday, September 29 is another usual Minimum Day.)
Friday, October 1, there is no school for students, while teachers attend an Archdiocesan Professional Development session.
DIMES FROM HEAVEN
Our Student Council-sponsored fundraiser and class competition—“Dimes from Heaven”—continues until the end of this week! Though the title says “dimes,” all monetary denominations will be accepted. The classes that raise the highest amount by the end of this week (in grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8) will win a class prize. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit victims of the northern California fires and future Student Council school events.
Stay tuned to see our total amount raised, and to find out who the class winners will be!
FREE FAMILY BIKE FAIR, IN SPANISH
Free bike helmets for adults and children! (while supplies last)
- Saturday, Oct. 2 at St. Peter’s School (enter on Alabama St. between 24th and 25th Streets)
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM → CHILDREN’S LEARN-TO-RIDE WORKSHOP
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM → SMART CITY CYCLING
** Lunch will be provided as well as 5 unity KEYS for your student!
For more information please check out the event, bit.ly/TallerGratisdeBicicletas, or email David Gajer at dgajer@sfbike.org with any questions or concerns.
IMPORTANT FORMS AND INFORMATION
We have sent home 2nd notices to students and families who have not yet submitted the forms listed below. If you have received a 2nd notice, please complete and submit these forms immediately, since they are now past due. Many are to help ensure your child’s safety here at school. These forms include:
- Emergency Card
- Medical Information Packet
- Media Release Form
- Technology Acceptable Use Policy
- Handbook Acknowledgement Form
- Permission to Walk Home from School
- Family Income Survey for Title I Funding
- Home Language Survey for Title III Funding
- For Middle Schoolers – Student Discipline Policy
BAPTISM
If your child is not yet baptized and you would like him/her to receive the sacrament of Baptism, you may contact the St. Peter’s Parish Rectory at 415-282-1652. Before receiving any other sacraments (such as Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation), your child must first be Baptized. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the process before beginning this sacramental process, please feel free to contact the school office.
SCHOOL MASS
Our Weekly School Masses take place on Tuesday mornings at 8:30, unless otherwise noted. Students will attend Mass in Church according to specified groups, while other classes will participate via livestream in the classroom. Groups will rotate each week between in-person Church participation and livestream participation.
At this time, parents may join weekly school Masses by clicking on this link to our school Mass livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6mjdkFRHn0Ip0yuxdIOWw
INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN
We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook. The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan
Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!
— Symptoms to watch out for include:
· Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher
· Cough
· Severe headache
· Sore throat
· Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
· New loss of taste or smell
· Vomiting
· Diarrhea
REMINDERS:
September 20-24 “Dimes from Heaven” Fundraiser
September 23 8:30 AM Riordan High School Presentation to 8th grade
September 24 Feast of Our Lady of Mercy
September 27 Minimum Day Dismissal
September 28 8:30 AM School Mass
September 29 8:30 AM ICA High School Presentation to 8th grade
September 29 Minimum Day Dismissal
September 30 1:20 PM Lick-Wilmerding High School Presentation to 8th grade
September 30 5:45 PM First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting
October 1 Student Holiday—Archdiocesan Teacher In-Service
