Dear Parents,
As we conclude this month of the Rosary, we can reflect on the different events in Mary’s and Jesus’ lives. These reflections, connections, and prayers can fill us with joy and thanksgiving, and also give us strength during hard times.
While October comes to a close and we enter into a new month, let us offer this prayer together (adapted from a prayer on gatherandgrow.com) as we continue learning and living out our core values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite!
Dear God,
Thank you for the gift of education in every form. As we prepare for our learning, may confidence be our foundation, may grace be our guide, and may hope be our compass toward a brighter future. We pray that we have eyes to see the needs of those around us and a heart to love well. May we face each day with positivity knowing that no matter what comes our way, we do not have to face it alone.
We are confident that through You, our loving Father, your care for us will never change. May we show the same love and care for one another in all we say and do at school, at home, and in our community. AMEN.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Thank you to our parents and teachers for taking the time to meet on Zoom to discuss students’ progress. Your partnership is KEY to our children’s growth and learning. Teachers have reached out to parents who were not able to keep their conference appointment. If you were not able to keep your appointment with your child’s teacher, please re-schedule your conference time as soon as possible.
SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Our school Halloween celebration will take place this Friday, October 28. We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales. Parents are welcome to join the celebration.
Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on Friday, October 28. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration. Non-edible items, like pencils or stickers, are also acceptable. Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed.
We are also selling TICKETS, which may be used to play games and purchase snacks at the snack booth. Ticket order forms were sent home; please turn in your ticket order and CASH payment by the Wednesday, October 26 due date.
Since our school Halloween celebration will be on Friday, October 28; Monday, October 31 will be a regularly scheduled school day with students in school uniform.
Please contact the office with any questions!
MRS. TONI ORTENZO
The St. Peter’s School community mourns the loss of Mrs. Toni Ortenzo, who taught at St. Peter’s School for over 40 years. Mrs. Ortenzo taught hundreds of students and was a mentor teacher for many educators. We keep her and her family in our prayers.
Mrs. Ortenzo’s funeral Mass will take place on Monday, November 14 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter’s Church. Alumni and friends are welcome to join this Mass.
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 is 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:
October 28 1:00-3:00 PM School Halloween celebration
November 1 8:15 AM School Mass for Feast of All Saints
November 2 Minimum Day Dismissal
November 2 5:30 PM Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting
November 1-10 STAR Testing Window #2
November 11 Veterans Day - School Holiday
