Dear Parents,
December is just around the corner! Even though we’re near the end of the year, we find ourselves just at the beginning of a Church season—ADVENT. Advent is a time of preparation for Jesus’ birth.
The teachers and I will be teaching the students about Advent, and how our preparations could include special acts—such as saying extra prayers, reading the bible, giving to the school’s weekly Missions collection, or doing extra good deeds—because doing those special acts will make more room in our hearts for Jesus. Some classes are following an Advent calendar or constructing Advent wreaths, yet some classes might also be planning special projects to help those in need. Students that have received the sacrament of Reconciliation will also have the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class during December. Whatever your child and your family do during Advent, remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. The children have heard this at school, but continue this lesson at home. Let’s all be examples of open hearts and open minds, and know that we wouldn’t be celebrating if it wasn’t for our savior, Jesus Christ.
Let us offer this prayer as we begin this season of Advent:
Jesus,
You are light even in the darkest places. Help us to trust in you when we are lost or lonely. Shine hope and love into our hearts.
AMEN.
-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
REPORT CARDS
Report Cards for Trimester 1 were sent home with students on Monday. If you have not done so already, please be sure to sign your child’s report card so that he/she may return it to the teacher. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
DECEMBER LUNCH CALENDAR
December’s lunch menu is available at this link on the school website: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56297986e4b0b0d8bdbde6d6/t/63865ed9287ff4075f5b68d4/1669750489257/Cafeteria+Calendar+December%2C+2022+AND+January%2C+2023.pdf
School lunches are $3.00 for the entree, $0.75 for water, and $0.75 for SunChips.
Students may order school lunches daily at the cafeteria, 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.
DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES
For the month of December, you are welcome to join our Weekly School Masses, scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, December 8 at 8:30 AM for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Monday, December 12 at 8:30 AM for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Tuesday, December 20 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass
- Wednesday, December 21 for our Christmas Prayer Service
In addition, students in grades 3 through 8 who have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation will have the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class and teachers during this Advent season. We pray that all our school church celebrations this Advent will help prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus!
BVCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Students MUST be registered with BVCC in order to stay for their after school program.
* Students waiting for sports practice: If not registered with BVCC, you may not wait in the hallway or the schoolyard. If a player would like to stay at school so they don't have to go home and come back for practice, they MUST ENROLL with BVCC at no extra cost, but can ONLY attend on practice days. Please contact Judy (415-283-5545) or Rochelle (415-713-0625) if you have any questions.
DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION
On Thursday, December 1, St. Peter’s School Administration will hold an informational Zoom meeting about the possibility of adopting a Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion program at our school. If such a program is implemented, it would be a GRADUAL adoption, beginning with the incoming Kindergarten class in 2024-2025, at the earliest.
To learn more about the potential of a Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School, join the ZOOM TOMORROW–Thursday, December 1 at 6:00 PM–by clicking on the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5863345303?pwd=a01CZGNDWXRKWGoxeUdQSlFweXQrQT09
Meeting ID: 586 334 5303
Passcode: Peter
*After the meeting, a community survey will be shared on Class Dojo to gather parent input.
TUITION ACCOUNTS
All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2022 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023. ** If your tuition is not up-to-date before leaving for Christmas vacation, your child will not be able to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023. **
Tuition payments must be made by Thursday, December 15, 2022. You may call the office and pay over the phone with your credit/debit card OR by Venmo @SPeters-School
Our school office will be closed during the Christmas Vacation, therefore please plan ahead to make your payment on time. If you have any questions, please call the Tuition Office at (415) 647-8662 or email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org. Thank you for your cooperation!
MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS
Spread the word! Students entering Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Mornings in Kindergarten.” While parents take a tour of the school, the prospective Kindergartener will spend some time in the Kindergarten classroom.
Students entering grades 1-7 for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Shadow Visits,” when they spend some time in their grade-level classroom, and take their entrance exam afterwards.
If you or someone you know is interested in scheduling a Morning In Kindergarten or Shadow Visit, contact the school office at 415-647-8662, or email our School Marketing Coordinator, Janelle Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org.
COVID VACCINES
Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:
“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster. Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”
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:
November 30 5:30 PM Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting
December 1 8:30 AM 5th and 8th Grades Advent Reconciliation
December 1 6:00 PM Dual Language Immersion Program Zoom Meeting
December 5-9 8th Grade Caritas Creek Retreat at CYO Camp
December 6 8:30 AM 6th and 7th Grades Advent Reconciliation
December 7 Minimum Day Dismissal
December 8 8:30 AM Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass
December 12 8:30 AM Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass
December 13 8:30 AM 3rd and 4th Grades Advent Reconciliation
December 14 Minimum Day Dismissal
