Dear Parents,
We’ve made it to Christmas vacation! We continue to reflect during this Advent season and pray for strength as the year comes to a conclusion, and as we enter a new year with hope, remembering that “Jesus is the reason for the season!”
I share this prayer (written by Christine Sine) with you all:
The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait in joyful expectation.
Draw close, Lord Jesus Christ,
Shed your light on all that is filled with darkness.
The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait with hope filled hearts.
Draw close, God’s beloved son,
Teach us the wonder of your all-embracing love. AMEN.
During this Advent and Christmas, I keep the entire St. Peter’s School family in my prayers--I am grateful to be a part of this loving community. I pray that everyone has a safe and restful winter break. Have a joyous Christmas and a happy new year! Best wishes for 2023!
-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES
To see the schedule of Christmas services at St. Peter’s Church, scroll down for the fliers or visit https://www.missionparishes.com/
CHRISTMAS VACATION and COVID TESTING
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 have been 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. **
If you have any questions, please email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org. Thank you for your cooperation!
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
Thank you for showing your generosity this Advent as we collected for those in need through our virtual food drive. We put our FAITH into ACTION and showed how St. Peter’s gives with a spirit of Open Hearts and Open Minds!
As a school, we have surpassed our $1000 school goal. So far, we have raised $1,779!
The classes that raised the greatest amounts for the SF/Marin Food Bank so far are: 4th grade and Kindergarten!
Grow, Accomplish, Love, Service, Unite!
St. Peter’s has the KEYS to Open Hearts, Open Minds!
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:
January 5 Classes resume, Regular schedule
January 6 8:30 AM Feast of the Epiphany School Mass
January 10 8:15 AM School Mass
January 11 Minimum Day Dismissal
January 11 5:30 PM Parent First Communion Meeting
January 13 8:30 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service
January 16 No School – MLK, Jr. Holiday