Dear Parents,
Happy New Year!!! I pray that everyone safely enjoyed Christmas and new year celebrations filled with lots of love and laughter. As we continue to feel the effects of the pandemic as we begin this new year, let us remain vigilant with our safety protocols while remembering to be thankful for the blessings that we do have, appreciating a new start with 2022. May our spirits be resilient and hopeful for brighter days in 2022!
Together as a school family, let us start this new year with a prayer:
Lord, You make all things new.
You bring hope alive in our hearts
And cause our Spirits to be born again.
Thank you for this new year,
For all the potential it holds.
Come and kindle in us a mighty flame
So that in our time, many will see the wonders of God
And live forever to praise Your glorious name. AMEN.
-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
Tomorrow—January 6—is The Feast of Epiphany, which commemorates the Magi who followed a star to find the baby Jesus. The Feast of Epiphany blessing asks that we might find the Lord when our pilgrimage is ended. It reminds us that we should be looking for God, and finding Him, all along the way! In honor of the feast of the Epiphany, we pray that all will be treated with dignity and love, and that those who come there will find, as did the magi on their journey, Jesus Christ.
Our first school Mass of 2022 will be tomorrow in honor of the Feast of the Epiphany. Parents are welcome to join this Eucharistic celebration by tuning into the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6mjdkFRHn0Ip0yuxdIOWw
JANUARY LUNCH CALENDAR
January’s lunch menu is available at this link on the school website:
School lunches are $3.00 for the entree, $0.75 for water, and $0.75 for SunChips.
Students may order school lunches daily with CASH payments, or parents may place orders on the Cafeteria VENMO account @StPeters-Lunch. Venmo lunch orders must be completed by 8:30 AM. You may also order lunches ahead of time (for the week or month) on Venmo. Be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and items to be ordered.
*Note that the Cafeteria Venmo account is different from the Venmo school tuition/fees account.
Remember that school lunches may NOT be dropped off at the school office during the school day. On regular dismissal days, students bring a lunch from home, or order a lunch from the cafeteria. We also encourage students to bring a snack to eat during morning recess.
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!
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 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.
If you have any questions, please contact our BVCC Program Directors: Judy (415-283-5545) or Rochelle (415-713-0625).
COVID-19 NOTIFICATION and INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN
As mentioned in an email sent out on January 5, 2022, a positive COVID-19 case was reported at school. The positive case is in isolation until cleared to return to school.
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
DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:
Knowledge feeds GROWTH.
Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.
You are LOVE.
SERVICE UNITES.
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - Ariana Pineda Martinez has a special likeness with our BLESSED Mother Mary! Just as Mary would do, Ariana SHARES her LOVE with the KINDEST words and SWEETEST gestures. She greets everyone, Kindergarteners and grown-ups alike with a BIG HAPPY HELLO or a GIANT SQUISHY HUG! Always POSITIVE and BRIGHT, Ariana puts her HEART forward for all to see! Each and every day, Ariana BLESSES us! We LOVE you!!
1st Grade - Neymar Torres is someone who brings so much love, care and energy into the classroom. He works hard every day, tries his best to stay focused, loves to share his ideas, as well as celebrates his friends' ideas. I am so proud of you Neymar, keep up the good work!
2nd grade - Alberto Elizalde has a big heart and loves making others laugh. He works very hard and never gives up. As a result, he has made so much progress so far this year. Thank you for being such a star in 2nd Grade, Betito!
3rd grade - This month our special award goes to Xitlali Cortes. She is a quiet student who is very focused on her work. She is also a very generous, caring person who helps others when they need it. She is a wonderful person and a great example to all of the 3rd graders. CONGRATULATIONS Xitlali and continue to inspire the students and me!
4th grade - Rio Rangel excelled as a student during the First Trimester earning First Honors, and excelled on the court as a key member of the 4th Grade Volleyball team. She is always doing her best to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite here at St. Peter's School. You will often find her giving a kind wave to a teacher, a helping hand to a friend, or being a great big sister as she walks along with her brother to and from the Alabama gate. Every class deserves a star like Rio. Keep up the good work Rio!
5th grade - Azalea Vanden Berghe's kindness, willingness to work hard, and her daily practice of treating others nicely is visible to all. She does her best in class and always has her work done on time. Azalea can be counted on to be honest and responsible and is a pleasure to have in class. Well done, Azalea!
6th grade - Julissa Cabrera is such a bright light in our classroom. She brings her grace and cheer every day to class. She is caring, funny, and smart! Juju, I am so proud of the young lady you are and know that you will make the world a better place. I am so inspired by you! Congratulations Juju, I am so grateful for you!
7th grade - Viviana Hernandez is a kind and caring young lady. She always has a smile and a very warm presence. Viviana is friendly, courteous, and responsible. She works hard and takes her schoolwork seriously. She has a positive attitude and is a pleasure to have in the class.
8th grade - Andrea Velasco has grown and accomplished so much this year! She has been an active member of our school community as the Student Council President, student and friend. She continually demonstrates what it means to love and bring that positive energy to those around her. Andrea always has a smile on her face and is ready to tackle the next challenge. Way to go Andrea!
REMINDERS:
January 6 8:30 AM School Mass, Feast of the Epiphany
January 11 8:30 AM School Mass
January 12 Minimum Day Dismissal
