Dear Parents,
As we wrap up the first month of school, I am reminded of our KEY “Knowledge feeds GROWTH.” This was a time when we adjusted to different environments (such as different classrooms or being back in the school building full-time), got to know teachers and classmates, and learned how to collaborate with others. Think about how your child has grown so far (academically, socially, and spiritually) since the first day of school. The knowledge they have gained will help to feed their mind and spirit, but they should not stop there. We’ve only just begun! Together, let us guide them to use that knowledge to take action to better themselves, to positively guide others, and to improve their communities. And when they take action, they can understand that “Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage”—another one of our KEYS! Together, let’s keep our growth mindset going strong as this first month of school draws to a close.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY
Friday, October 1, there is no school for students, while teachers attend an Archdiocesan Professional Development session.
DIMES FROM HEAVEN
Thank you to all the students and families that contributed to the “Dimes from Heaven” Student Council fundraiser! So many of our students showed love and mercy for those in need, and showed lots of school spirit as well! Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit victims of the northern California fires and future Student Council school events.
All together, the school raised a grand total of $2,418.98! WOW!
Congratulations to the following winning classes, who raised the greatest amount in each grade level cluster:
K-2 Cluster winner – 2nd grade
3-5 Cluster winner – 3rd grade
6-8 Cluster winner – 8th grade
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.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Lifetouch school picture day will take place on Tuesday, October 5. For school photos, students must be in complete uniform; no free dress passes may be used.
For school yearbook and school ID purposes, ALL students will be taking school pictures. However, purchasing your child’s photos is optional. If you choose to but school pictures, you can purchase your child’s school photos online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/ - / and enter our picture day ID – EVTFMBWF9
You can also submit payment with the Lifetouch order form that was sent home with your child. If you are paying with this order form, the form plus the payment must be submitted at the time that your child takes a school photo.
BVCC UPDATE
BVCC now has spots available for middle school students. Please pick up an application in the school office. For more information, contact Ms. Rochelle 415-713-0625 or Ms. Judy at 415-283-5545. Thank you!
FIRST COMMUNION
For students in grades 3-8: If your child is already baptized and has not yet received the Sacrament of First Communion, please contact the office as soon as possible if you are interested in having your child receive First Communion with St. Peter’s School.
CYO SPORTS
Our girls’ volleyball and boys’ soccer seasons are well underway! Because of COVID protocols, there are limits on the number of spectators, depending on the gym. But we are with them in spirit! We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in school sports this year, and proud of our student athletes and coaches. GO AZTECS!
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
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 30 1:20 PM Lick-Wilmerding High School
Presentation to 8th grade
September 30 5:30 PM First Communion Parent Zoom
Meeting
October 1 Student Holiday—Archdiocesan Teacher In-
Service
October 5 Lifetouch School Picture Day
October 5 8:30 AM School Mass
October 6 Minimum Day Dismissal
October 7 8:30 AM St. Ignatius High School
Presentation to 8th grade
