Dear Parents,
February is upon us! Since Valentine’s Day is in February, I associate the month of February with one of our school’s core values–LOVE. February is also the month of the Holy Family, a family that we may look towards as an example of unconditional love. Below is a prayer that we can offer together to remind us of our love for our families, and to remind us that we are a school family working together to help our children open their hearts and minds. As stated in our school philosophy–We are a family–somos una familia–with parents, students, and educators working together.
JESUS, Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.
MARY, Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love. Keep us close to your Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys.
JOSEPH, Foster-father to Jesus, guardian and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm. Help us in all times of discouragement or anxiety.
HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass. May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with you. AMEN.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDERS
Please note that this Monday, February 14, is a Minimum Dismissal Day for students so that teachers may attend a professional development meeting.
Next week, we also have a long holiday weekend for Presidents’ Day. There is no school on Friday, February 18 and Monday, February 21.
STAR ASSESSMENTS
This week, we continue with the 3rd round of STAR assessments for all students. STAR assessments are required by the Archdiocese Department of Catholic Schools, and these assessments provide one data point in students’ academic progress. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
TRIMESTER 2 PROGRESS REPORTS
Last week, Progress Reports for Trimester 2 were sent home. Progress Reports provide a snapshot of your child’s progress, giving time to maintain grades or submit work for improvement before the end of the trimester Report Card arrives.
Signed and returned Progress Reports are now past due. Please sign and return your child’s progress report if you have not already done so. If your child has been absent, a digital copy will be sent to you via email or Class Dojo messages. Please reply to the teacher to confirm that you have seen the progress report.
If you have any questions regarding the progress report, please contact your child’s teacher.
VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS
For Valentine’s Day (February 14), students may distribute pre-packaged snacks or treats and/or non-edible items (such as pencils or stickers) to their classmates. Please be sure that your child has enough items to distribute to each person in his/her class.
Teachers will let you know how many students are in each class.
SPRING PICTURE DAY
St. Peter’s Lifetouch Spring Picture Day will take place on Tuesday, February 15. These photos are OPTIONAL for students to take.
If taking a spring photo, student may wear appropriate free dress, as outlined in our School Handbook. Order forms were sent home, or you may order online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our school Picture Day ID: EVTHVTDTT
INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN
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! Please see the flyer on the last page of this Que Pasa.
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
GRAY AZTECS SWEATS
We now have more gray Aztecs sweats available for purchase! The Aztecs sweatpants, t-shirt, and hoodie may be worn to school on Fridays, and you can wear them outside of school to show AZTEC spirit!
Due to a shortage of materials with the sweats company, we have low amounts of items in the Youth sizes. We are waiting to receive more as the materials become available.
To make a purchase, you may fill out an order form and submit payment in the office, or call the office to place an order.
Prices:
Hoodie - $30 *Adult XL Hoodie - $35
Sweatpants - $25
T-shirt - $10
In addition, our Athletics Department is still selling their black original design t-shirts! Call the office to place an order!
REMINDERS:
Feb.2 -11 STAR Assessments Window #3
February 14 Minimum Day Dismissal
February 15 Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
February 15 8:30 AM School Mass
February 16 Minimum Day Dismissal
February 18, 21 NO SCHOOL, President’s Day Holidays
