Dear Parents,
September will be upon us tomorrow, and I feel that our school year is off to a strong start, thanks to all the members of our school family—teachers, staff, students, parents, and caregivers. As a community, we are living our core values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite, and our KEYS (Knowledge feeds GROWTH; Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage; You are LOVE; and Service Unites) are daily reminders at school to help us live out our core values.
We also have our Student Learning Expectations-- “SLEs”—which further guide our students to live the Core Values. The teachers and I will be regularly referencing our SLEs, which are listed below, posted throughout the school, and available on our school website, www.stpeterssf.org.
A St. Peter’s student has the KEYS to…
GROW by...
- setting and evaluating individual goals to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.
- embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind.
- facing challenges with optimism and faith in God.
ACCOMPLISH by...
- listening and communicating effectively in social and academic environments.
- demonstrating critical thinking skills and knowledge in all subject areas.
- using technology effectively and responsibly.
LOVE by…
- making choices based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- nurturing a spiritual life through prayer, retreats, masses, and the sacraments.
- demonstrating an appreciation for what others have done for us.
SERVE by…
- living out the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy.
- sharing time, gifts, and joy with the school community.
- participating in outreach to strengthen ties with those outside of our school community.
UNITE by…
- engaging in weekly school Mass and morning prayer assemblies.
- supporting and encouraging others in order to strengthen school community.
- welcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.
Plus--remember that faculty and staff continue to award virtual KEYS on Class Dojo whenever they witness a child living out the core values. Whenever your child receives a virtual KEY, you’ll receive a Class Dojo notification, and your child can trade in those KEYS for a prize!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
VIRTUAL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS
TONIGHT is the first of our two Virtual Back to School Nights, where teachers will share information about themselves and on what to expect (such as academic resources, projects, and classroom rules) for the coming school year. Please see the schedule below to know when to meet with your child’s teacher on ZOOM. Each teacher will share his/her Zoom link on Class Dojo, so look out for that information, and join the Zoom!
Wednesday, August 31
5:00 PM – Kindergarten with Ms. Imperial and Mrs. Gonzalez
5:30 PM – 1st Grade with Ms. Bruno
6:00 PM – 2nd Grade with Mrs. Gurleyen
6:30 PM – 3rd Grade with Ms. Wong
Thursday, September 2
5:00 PM – 4th Grade with Mr. Guzman
5:30 PM – 5th Grade with Ms. Amy
6:00 PM – 6th, 7th and 8th grades with all Middle School teachers—Mrs. Fuaau, Ms, Bishop, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Suarez, Mrs. Fresnoza
UPCOMING STUDENT HOLIDAYS
As noted on our school calendar, there is no school for students this Friday, September 2 while all teachers of the Archdiocese attend a Faith Formation In-Service.
There is also no school on Monday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday.
Stay safe and enjoy the 4-day weekend, and we’ll resume the usual school schedule on Tuesday, September 6.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride. Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy khaki pants or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).
On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.
For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students
Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!
SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULEWe are no longer following a staggered intake schedule. The Alabama gate and Florida doors will open for students and parents at 7:45 AM, and you may wait on the schoolyard for the first bell at 7:55 AM. Students may begin walking to class at 7:55 AM, and will be marked tardy if not in class by 8:00 AM.
*Unless you have a pre-arranged appointment, please do not disturb teachers in their classrooms during the morning, as they require this time to prepare for the school day.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are 3:00 PM dismissal days, unless otherwise noted on the school calendar. School gates and doors will close at 3:15 PM.
Wednesdays are Minimum Days with 12:30 PM dismissal. School gates and doors will close at 12:45 PM on Minimum Days.
Important Reminder: When dropping off or picking up your child/children, please do not park or leave your car unattended in the white zone or in the schoolyard driveway. This area must remain open in case of emergencies. Thank you for your cooperation!
IMPORTANT FORMS AND INFORMATION
If you have not already done so, please complete and return all forms that were distributed on the first day of school. This includes:
- Emergency Card
- Medical Information Packet
- Media Release Form
- Technology Acceptable Use Policy
- Handbook Acknowledgement Form
- Permission to Walk Home from School
- Home Language Survey for Title III Funding
- For Middle Schoolers – Student Discipline Policy
BVCC AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES
Any students participating in BVCC must first be registered in the program. Registration forms are available in the school office. Children's Council and Sliding Scale available. Forms may be dropped off in the school office with a check. (Venmo is also accepted – @BVCCatStPeters. Please do NOT leave cash in the office. No family will be turned away due to financial need.
For questions about BVCC, please contact Rochelle Celedon at 415-713-0625 (rochelle.bvcc@gmail.com) or Judy Diaz at 415-283-5545 (judy.bvcc@gmail.com).
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, 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:
August 31 Virtual Back to School Night for grades K-3
September 1 Virtual Back to School Night for grades 4-8
September 2 No School – Teacher In-Service
September 5 No School – Labor Day Holiday
September 7 Minimum Day Dismissal
