Dear Parents,
In this third week of Advent, the pink candle on the Advent wreath is lit, symbolizing the JOY that Christ's birth brings to all! As we draw closer and closer to Christmas, let us offer this special Advent prayer together:
God the Father who sheds light on the world,
Give us strength in this season of Advent.
Prepare us to be better Christians.
Let the Holy Spirit give us courage and guide us in our actions and prayers.
Lord, we ask you to make your son Jesus our example and inspiration.
Let the Virgin Mary accompany us and carry us in her arms.
And let the saints be our fellow travelers on the way to your mercy.
We ask you for all this with open and willing hearts.
AMEN.
(from sadlier.com)
-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT DAYS
Our Student Council has planned Christmas Spirit Days to help spread holiday cheer!
- Thursday, December 15: HOLIDAY HAT DAY!
- Friday, December 16: CHRISTMAS COLORS DAY–Wear Green, red, and gold clothing! Plus, there will be a $1.00 HOT COCOA SALE at recess!
- Monday, December 19: FESTIVE PAJAMA DAY! Plus–$1.00 snacks will be on sale at recess!
- Tuesday, December 20: CLASS MINI CHRISTMAS TREE CONTEST!
- Wednesday, December 21: 9:00 AM – LAS POSADAS and CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE
DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES
During the last days of school in December, you are welcome to join our Weekly School Mass and Prayer Service:
- Tuesday, December 20 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass
- Wednesday, December 21 for our Christmas Prayer Service
*Since we are attending these church services as a school, please remember that all students should be in complete uniform; no free dress passes on these days.
DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION
For those who missed the meeting about Dual-Language Immersion at St. Peter’s School, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:
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The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing
Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School. Please click on this link for the survey. Your input is needed and greatly appreciated! https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776
ST. PETER’S SCHOOL VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE
This season of ADVENT, we remember God’s loving Mercy and Grace through times of both bounty and scarcity. For those of us who are able to, we want to continue with our beautiful tradition of service with our annual food drive for the SF/Marin Food Bank. Each year students, parents, and staff show astounding generosity by donating thousands of pounds of food to help the most vulnerable among us in the Bay Area.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the SF/Marin Food Bank has halted the collection of food donations. Instead, St. Peter’s School will host a virtual food drive, as we did last year.
We have a goal to raise $1,000 and each homeroom class will make a goal to donate a specific amount. Donations can be made online (please write your child’s name and grade in the comments) or with cash through your child’s homeroom teacher.
Please visit our school’s food drive page here: https://funddrives.sfmfoodbank.org/1803/general/127694/st.-peters-school-food-drive to make a donation.
For every dollar we give, SF/Marin Food bank is able to provide two meals for our neighbors in need. Please help us put FAITH into ACTION and show that St. Peter’s gives with a spirit of Open Hearts and Open Minds!
CHRISTMAS VACATION and COVID TESTING
Wednesday, December 21 is a 12:30 dismissal day, and is the last day of school in December. The school will be closed for Christmas vacation from December 22 through January 4. School will resume with a regular schedule on Thursday, January 5.
Before your child returns to school on January 5, please test him/her for COVID. All students will be sent home with a COVID home test kit for this purpose. If your child is not feeling well, please keep him/ her at home and contact the office.
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!
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:
December 14 Minimum Day Dismissal
December 15 Holiday Hat Day
December 16 Christmas Colors Day and Hot Cocoa Sale
December 19 Festive Pajama Day and Snack Sale
December 20 8:15 AM Advent School Mass
December 21 9:00 AM Christmas Prayer Service
December 21 Minimum Day Dismissal
December 22-January 4 CHRISTMAS VACATION
January 5 Classes resume, regular schedule
