Dear Parents,
We are more than halfway through the season of Lent, and the time of Jesus’ death and resurrection are drawing near. How are you and your family growing closer to God? Reflect on what makes you unwell, not necessarily physically, but mentally, emotionally, spiritually. What unhealthy thing takes up the space in your heart, mind, and soul that belongs to God? As the Psalm below says, let us remember that God is merciful and always present, especially in our times of need.
The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
The LORD is faithful in all his words
and holy in all his works.
The LORD lifts up all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
The LORD is just in all his ways
and holy in all his works.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth.
The Lord is gracious and merciful.
-Psalm 145:8-9
Merciful Lord, thank you for sending us your Son to free us from sin and make us new. Help us to look forward in hope to the life that you have planned for us. AMEN.
(Daily Reflections for Lent, M. Poust)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
3:00 P.M. SCHOOL DISMISSAL
As announced on Class Dojo and email, all grades will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 4. The schoolyard will be open beginning at 2:50 p.m. for adults to wait for their children.
Students in grades K-3 will wait outside of their classes for an adult or older sibling to pick them up. Students in grades 4-8 will be dismissed to walk to the schoolyard to meet their adult, pick up a sibling, and/or walk home.
Students who attend BVCC will be escorted by their BVCC teacher to their designated after-school area.
No parents will be allowed in classrooms or go upstairs unless there is a pre-scheduled appointment with the teacher.
At 3:15 p.m. the Alabama Street gate will be closed and the schoolyard will be cleared, except for those students enrolled in BVCC or a sports practice.
If you have any questions, please call the school office.
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023
The re-registration forms and 2022-2023 tuition rates (printed on green paper) for the next school year were sent home at the end of February. The completed re-registration forms are due tomorrow–March 31, 2022. These forms help us to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.
The $500 registration fee is due on April 13, 2022, and will help to secure your child’s spot in their class for 2022-2023.
To reference the letter with the tuition rates and re-registration form, see the Class Dojo post from February 24, or call the school office to have another letter and form sent home.
MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND
New Applications
The BASIC Fund new application for the 2022-2023 School Year are 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 TOMORROW–March 31, 2022.
Renewal Applications
The BASIC Fund has emailed families a renewal application link. Families can submit 2020 tax returns, if 2021 returns are not yet prepared. The deadline is TOMORROW–March 31, 2022.
If you have any questions, or if you did NOT receive your renewal link via email, 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.
SCHOOL MASS
During Lent, students in grades 2 through 8 have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in church with their class. We will also continue with our weekly school Masses on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 AM. At this time, we will now be attending Mass as a whole school instead of half-school groups, as COVID mandates in church have been lifted. Parents are now welcome to join us at these school Masses, finding places to sit in the pews behind the students’ seating area. The livestream of the Mass will no longer be offered.
If there are any further changes in our school Mass procedures, those will be communicated on Class Dojo.
FREE TAX HELP
Free assistance is available in preparing your Tax returns! Visit uwba.org/taxhelp for trusted and secure tax help. Help and information is also available in Spanish.
MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify Students of the Month at the end of each month. We celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:
Knowledge feeds GROWTH.
Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.
You are LOVE.
SERVICE UNITES.
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - We are very "LUCKY" to have Joaquin Velasco in Kindergarten as he is sharing all the ways he GROWS! Joaquin is KIND and always the first one to HELP clean up any mess! He uses FOCUS EYES & LISTENING EARS each day to his SUCCESS! Joaquin is an ST MATH and LEXIA SUPERSTAR! And we LOVE that he never shies aways from any challenge! Joaquin is going to DANCE his way into your HEART just as he has ZOOMBA-ED into our OURS!! KEEP DANCING JOAQUIN! The WORLD is YOURS!
1st Grade - You will always see David Jimenez walking around with a huge smile on his face. Every day, David is excited to be in school and be with his friends. He is a kind and helpful friend to everyone in 1st grade. David loves to read, especially about Piggie and Elephant, King Kong, and dinosaurs! We are so lucky to have you in 1st grade David! Keep up the AMAZING work!
2nd Grade - Erick Maradiaga Hernandez always demonstrates the St. Peter's KEYS. He gets along with everyone, always follows directions, and works hard. He is always willing to help anyone in any way he can and his positive attitude is infectious. Thank you for all that you do, Erick!
3rd Grade - Alexander Quiroz Galdamez is a hard worker and loves to help his classmates. He always tries his best even when the assignment is challenging. He is kind and respectful to everyone. Alex likes to share and encourage the students of 3A. We are very proud of all of your achievements during this third grade school year.
4th Grade - Andrea Morales-Boteo has been a shining example of a student who strives to live out St. Peter's School's keys. She has grown and accomplished so much in the classroom. She earned 2nd Honors for the second trimester and works hard at practice to be the best basketball player, teammate, and friend she can be. Keep up the amazing work, Andrea! You are an Aztec star!
5th Grade - Ella Jimenez treats her classmates, teachers and staff with respect by valuing each as an individual, respecting differences, and valuing the work that others do. She also promotes a positive school climate through her actions and words. Congratulations, Ella!
6th Grade - Matias Sandoval-Perez is such a bright student-athlete! He takes initiative inside and outside of the classroom. Matias is a courageous student who participates on a daily basis in class. I am so proud of how much you have GROWN this year, Matias! Thank you so much for being a part of our 6th grade family! Congratulations Matias, you deserve this! :)
7th Grade - Joshua Cortes showed great St. Peter's pride with his involvement with Aztec Trek. He participated in nearly every single game. His enthusiasm helped our seventh grade class win 325 points! He is an excellent example of a servant leader, and he is always helping out his classmates with understanding their assignments. Way to help people GROW, Joshua!
8th Grade - Izabella Carvajal is a hardworking individual who takes pride in her willingness to demonstrate what it means to be a student-leader in and out of the classroom. She's always willing to speak up and go out of her comfort zone to help her peers and teachers. Izzy's bright, welcoming smile in the morning and her daily preparedness demonstrate her ability to persevere through any difficult obstacle! I appreciate having Izzy in the classroom and can't wait to see all she accomplishes during the time we have left together at St. Peter's. I know Izzy will thrive anywhere she steps foot in! Great job, Izzy!
REMINDERS:
March 28-Apr. 1 8th Graders at Caritas Creek Camp Retreat
March 31 5:30 PM First Reconciliation Service in Church for First Communicants
April 5 8:30 AM School Mass
April 6 Minimum Day Dismissal
April 10 Palm Sunday, HOLY WEEK begins
April 12 8:30 AM School Mass
April 13 8:30 AM Stations of the Cross Prayer Service
April 13 Minimum Day Dismissal
April 14 Minimum Day Dismissal; School Office closes at 1:30 PM
April 15 Good Friday, Easter vacation begins
April 15-24 EASTER VACATION
April 25 Classes resume, Minimum Day Dismissal
