Dear Parents,
This coming weekend, we will celebrate Presidents’ Day with a 4-day school break. During this holiday, let us remember our nation’s leaders, service men and women, and even ourselves as Christian citizens, especially as we work to strengthen our country during these difficult times and continue to move forward during this pandemic. Together, let us offer this prayer (from unlockingthebible.org):
Dear God,
Thank you for your common grace and every good gift. We know freedom, industry, jobs, healthcare, and a stable economy come at no small cost. Thank you for the men and women who’ve sacrificed to serve our Presidents and country by protecting and leading us. Thank you for making your “sun rise on the evil and on the good, and for sending rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). You show your goodness and kindness through these common, good gifts.
Show us how we can contribute, serve, speak, and act in a way that exalts Christ (Colossians 3:17). We want to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to you, Father, through him. We want to use our gifts and opportunities to better our country and ultimately honor Jesus’ name.
May your Church be the hands and feet of Christ to our nation.
We ask this in your holy name. AMEN.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
PRESIDENTS’ DAY BREAK
This week, we have a long holiday weekend for Presidents’ Day. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 18 and Monday, February 21.
AZTEC TREK UPDATE
Thank you to all who have already turned in their minimum $100 collection for our mandatory school fundraiser, the Aztec Trek!
Tomorrow (February 17) is the first deadline to receive extra prizes. The next deadline to receive extra prizes is February 24. The final due date for the collection envelope is March 10, and the Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and games will be held on March 18.
Remember–the more money that you collect, the more prizes you receive and the more points your class will receive towards a class prize! **Scroll to the end of this Que Pasa to see the list of prizes.
Currently, here are the top class standings:
1st place - 6th grade
Tied for 2nd place - 3rd grade and 5th grade
GO AZTECS!
SCHOOL PANORAMIC PICTURE DAY
St. Peter’s Lifetouch Panoramic Picture Day will take place on Tuesday, February 22. This is a school group photo that is taken on the schoolyard.
All students must be in complete school uniform on this day–no free dress passes may be used. To order this photo, go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN
As mentioned in an email sent out to families, positive COVID-19 cases have been reported at school. The positive cases are in isolation until cleared to return to school.
The affected classes are following the SFDPH guidelines for a modified quarantine, so that students may continue to participate in in-person school as long as we adhere to the COVID-19 testing schedule. Additionally, students in modified quarantine have no extra-curricular activities, including sports practices and games and BVCC, until the modified quarantine period is over.
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
FREE COVID-19 TESTING KITS
The government sponsored free COVID testing website went live earlier today. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free, and orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Click on the link to submit information to receive your free at-home COVID-19 tests —https://www.covidtests.gov/
MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND
New Applications
Starting January 15, The BASIC Fund new application for the 2022-2023 School Year will be available online at www.basicfund.org. Families can submit 2020 tax returns, if 2021 returns are not yet prepared. New siblings for current BASIC Fund students must call The BASIC Fund at (415) 985-5650 to request a link to apply for a new student. The deadline is March 31, 2022.
Renewal Applications
In this month we will email families a renewal application link. Families can submit 2020 tax returns, if 2021 returns are not yet prepared. The deadline is March 31, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org. Thank you!
MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE FAMILY GRANT
April 15 is the annual deadline for submitting all information to TADS, the third party needs-evaluation company that the Archdiocese uses to collect the financial data from families. This is consistent with the process we used to award tuition assistance for this year. After the Student Aid Form has been processed by TADS, the Department of Catholic Schools gathers the completed application materials. The Archdiocese of San Francisco is unable to provide financial aid to all students who apply. Applicants are ranked on the basis of financial need. Within the limit of available funds, the Archdiocese of San Francisco will then award financial aid. Late applications will NOT be considered. Students must live in Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties to be considered for the Archdiocesan Scholarship. Please visit the other scholarship programs section for more opportunities. Grant notifications will be sent out to the elementary student’s families in late May/early June. To use the TADS Financial Aid online application go to mytads.com. You will be guided through the application. If you have any questions, you can phone TADS at 800-477-8237.
BVCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
There are open spots available in BVCC. Apply now--financial assistance is available! If your child is part of a St. Peter’s Sports team and has a later sports 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).
SCHOOL MASS
Our Weekly School Masses take place on Tuesday mornings at 8:30, unless otherwise noted. Students will attend Mass in Church according to specified groups. Groups will rotate each week between in-person Church participation and Gospel reading/analysis in the classroom.
At this time, parents may join weekly school Masses by clicking on this link to our school Mass livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6mjdkFRHn0Ip0yuxdIOWw
REMINDERS:
February 18, 21 NO SCHOOL, President’s Day Holidays
February 22 Lifetouch School Panoramic Picture Day
February 22 8:30 AM School Mass
February 23 Minimum Day Dismissal
February 28 Minimum Day Dismissal
Feb.28-Mar.4 8th grade at Caritas Creek Camp Retreat
March 2 Ash Wednesday School Mass, LENT begins
March 2 Minimum Day Dismissal
