Dear Parents,
Throughout Lent, the students have been learning and acting upon different ways that they can grow closer to God. Now that we find ourselves in the middle of Holy Week, I hope you find that your journey through Lent has brought you and your family closer to God, and that together, even through these challenging times, we can keep our faith strong and share the love that God the Father has shown us. Remember Jesus’ gift of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, and the ultimate sacrifice he made for us on Good Friday so that our sins could be forgiven. Together, take time to say a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s love as we await Jesus’ resurrection on Easter.
We pray:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of everlasting life brought about by the resurrection of your son from the dead! This dark night is enlightened by a glimpse of the greatest mystery. Our minds could never have conceived how you would save us, Lord, nor can we ever fully understand the depths of your love in choosing to do so. We thank you for all that you have done for us throughout Lent. Now, throughout Easter, grant us the fullness of life. AMEN.
(Adapted from “The Joy of Lent: Encouragement and Daily Prayers”)
Have a joyous Easter! Please stay safe!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDERS and EASTER VACATION
Tomorrow, Thursday April 14, is a Minimum Dismissal day. The School office will close at 1:30 PM.
The school office will be closed through the Easter Vacation, from April 15-24.
School will resume on Monday, April 25 with a Minimum Day schedule.
COVID TESTING AFTER VACATION
Yesterday, all students were sent home with one COVID home testing kit. Please use this COVID test on Sunday, April 24, BEFORE your child returns to school after Easter vacation.
All students will submit their COVID result before returning to school after the break. Photo results may be sent to Mrs. Jimenez on Class Dojo messages or via email at sjimenez@sanpedro.org.
Please call the office if you have any questions.
**Note that we have no extra COVID home tests kits; only one test kit per student will be given.
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023
The completed re-registration forms are now overdue. Please submit this form if you haven’t done so already.
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 ARCHDIOCESE FAMILY GRANT
This Friday, 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.
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.
REMINDERS:
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
April 26 8:30 AM School Mass
April 27 Minimum Day Dismissal
