Dear Parents,
We are now a little more than halfway through our school year! Today is school day #93 out of 180 days of the school year, and this year (like 2020 and 2021) has been another unusual one as we deal with the ever-changing demands of the pandemic.
With all the COVID challenges that we have faced over nearly two years, we can try to uplift ourselves by realizing our accomplishments. Each day at school, we remind the students of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (also known as SLEs), and how we live out our KEYS to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite. Even during difficult times, our school community continues to accomplish our goal to meet our SLEs, and during these past two weeks, I see how our school community has exemplified the following SLEs in particular:
We have the KEYS to:
- GROW by facing challenges with optimism and faith in God.
- ACCOMPLISH by listening and communicating effectively in social and academic environments.
- LOVE by demonstrating an appreciation for what others have done for us.
- SERVE by sharing time, gifts, and joy within the school.
- UNITE by supporting and encouraging others in order to strengthen our school community.
Thank you for all your support so far during this school year!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
P.S. To see the full list of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations, visit our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/sles!
COVID-19 NOTIFICATION and INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN
As mentioned in an email sent out to families last week and this week, positive COVID-19 cases have been reported at school. The positive cases are all in isolation until cleared to return to school.
The affected classes are following the SFDPH guidelines for a modified quarantine, so that students may continue to participate in in-person school as long as we adhere to the COVID-19 testing schedule. If your child’s class is in modified quarantine, the specific testing requirements (with dates) have been shared via Class Dojo and email.
When test results have been received, please send them to Mrs. Jimenez via Class Dojo messages or email at sjimenez@sanpedro.org
** Results from home testing kits are acceptable. Please take a photo of the test and send the photo to Mrs. Jimenez.
Additionally, students in modified quarantine have no extra-curricular activities, including sports practices and games and BVCC, until the modified quarantine period is over.
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
FREE COVID-19 TESTING KITS
The government sponsored free COVID testing website went live earlier today. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free, and orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Click on the link to submit information to receive your free at-home COVID-19 tests—https://www.covidtests.gov/
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Next week, we celebrate CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK! We celebrate UNITY as a Catholic School and take time to reflect on and appreciate our Catholic School education. See the flyer posted on Class Dojo for details on the themes for each day, and show your school spirit by participating in the activities!
- January 31 - Grandparents’ Day Monday
- February 1 - Culture Traditions Tuesday
- February 2 - Works of Mercy Wednesday
- February 3 - Thankful Thursday
- February 4 - Festive 100th Day Friday
MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND
New Applications
Starting January 15, The BASIC Fund new application for the 2022-2023 School Year will be available online at www.basicfund.org. Families can submit 2020 tax returns, if 2021 returns are not yet prepared. New siblings for current BASIC Fund students must call The BASIC Fund at (415) 985-5650 to request a link to apply for a new student. The deadline is March 31, 2022.
Renewal Applications
In February we will email families a renewal application link. Families can submit 2020 tax returns, if 2021 returns are not yet prepared. The deadline is March 31, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org. Thank you!
MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE FAMILY GRANT
April 15 is the annual deadline for submitting all information to TADS, the third party needs-evaluation company that the Archdiocese uses to collect the financial data from families. This is consistent with the process we used to award tuition assistance for this year. After the Student Aid Form has been processed by TADS, the Department of Catholic Schools gathers the completed application materials. The Archdiocese of San Francisco is unable to provide financial aid to all students who apply. Applicants are ranked on the basis of financial need. Within the limit of available funds, the Archdiocese of San Francisco will then award financial aid.
Late applications will NOT be considered. Students must live in Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties to be considered for the Archdiocesan Scholarship. Please visit the other scholarship programs section for more opportunities. Grant notifications will be sent out to the elementary student’s families in late May/early June.
To use the TADS Financial Aid online application go to mytads.com. You will be guided through the application. If you have any questions, you can phone TADS at 800-477-8237.
BVCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
There are open spots available in BVCC. Apply now--financial assistance is available! Please see the flyer on the last page of this Que Pasa.
If your child is part of a St. Peter’s Sports team and has a later sports practice start time after school, please register your child in the BVCC after-school program if he/she will be waiting on campus before the sports practice begins. This is to help ensure proper safety and supervision as students wait for their coach to arrive and practice to begin.
** Currently–BVCC is CLOSED for any classes in Modified Quarantine. BVCC will reopen when the Modified Quarantine period is over for your child’s particular class cohort.
If you have any questions, please contact our BVCC Program Directors: Judy (415-283-5545) or Rochelle (415-713-0625).
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. Groups will rotate each week between in-person Church participation and Gospel reading/analysis in the classroom.
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
GRAY AZTECS SWEATS
We now have more gray Aztecs sweats available for purchase! The Aztecs sweatpants, t-shirt, and hoodie may be worn to school on Fridays, and you can wear them outside of school to show AZTEC spirit!
Due to a shortage of materials with the sweats company, we have low amounts of items in the Youth sizes. We are waiting to receive more as the materials become available.
To make a purchase, you may fill out an order form and submit payment in the office, or call the office to place an order.
Prices:
Hoodie - $30 *Adult XL Hoodie - $35
Sweatpants - $25
T-shirt - $10
In addition, our Athletics Department is still selling their black original design t-shirts! Call the office to place an order!
REMINDERS:
January 27 8th Grade Graduation Photo Day
January 27 5:30 PM Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting
Jan.30 - Feb.5 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
February 1 8:30 AM School Mass
February 2 Minimum Day Dismissal
February 2 Trimester 2 Progress Reports sent home
