Dear Parents,
Earlier this week (on September 5), we celebrated the Labor Day Holiday, a day when we honor and recognize the American labor movement and the hard work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. But did you know that September 5 is also the Feast day of Saint Mother Theresa of Calcutta? Saint Mother Theresa visited our school once many years ago, and she was someone who worked very hard to help those who were in great need and who were often overlooked and forgotten in different parts of the world..
We can all look towards Saint Mother Theresa as a role model to live out our KEYS–especially “You are LOVE” and “SERVICE UNITES.” Saint Mother Theresa showed us how we can serve others in unity with faith, and what a great impact we can have even with small acts of love. We can be positive, active examples to listen to other perspectives, act with kindness, and work towards justice. We want St. Peter’s School to be a safe place for students to grow and learn, where they can accomplish their goals with open hearts and open minds. Let us continue our partnership as we reach for this goal, and continue our prayers for peace throughout our communities.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
WATER BOTTLES and SNACKS
It has been quite hot in San Francisco! To help our children stay hydrated in the heat, please send your child with a water bottle to school. If they purchase a water bottle with their lunch, it is not given to them until lunch time, so a water bottle from home will help them throughout the day. There is a water-filling station at school.
Also, it’s a good idea to send your child to school with a recess snack, such as fruit or something small and easy to eat during their morning recess.
STAR ASSESSMENTS
This week and next is Window #1 for STAR Testing. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade take a test in Early Literacy, while students in grades 2-8 take tests in Reading and Math.
A STAR assessment is one data point that helps teachers know how they can best help students. It will not be part of the students’ grade, yet it will help teachers determine areas where students may need extra help or where students need to be further challenged. Results of STAR assessments will be discussed at the first round of Parent-Teacher conferences in October.
GRAY AZTECS SWEATS
Our gray Aztecs sweats are now for sale! These sweats are OPTIONAL to wear on Fridays. Parents and other family members may also purchase these sweats, and would be great to wear to support our St. Peter’s teams at their games!
To order the sweats, you may pick up an order form at the school office, or call the office so that we can send an order form home with your child. The prices are listed below:
Hoodie - $30
Sweatpants - $25
T-shirt - $10
* Supplies are limited. Unfortunately, we have no youth medium sweatpants at this time! Once they become available, an announcement will be made.
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, with the usual uniform shoes. (If your child does not have an Aztecs T-shirt, he/she should wear the uniform white polo with the sweats.)
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 MASS
Our first school Mass is next week on Tuesday, September 13 at 8:15 AM. Moving forward, we will be attending Mass weekly on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM. An announcement will be made on Class Dojo if Mass will be on a different day during a particular week.
Parents and other family members are welcome to join us during our school Masses. You may find a seat in an empty pew behind the students. We look forward to celebrating the Eucharist as a school community!
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:
September 6-16 STAR Assessments, Window #1
September 8 8:30 AM Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory High School presentation to 8th grade
September 13 8:30 AM School Mass
September 14 Minimum Day Dismissal
September 15 8:30 AM Lick Wilmerding High School presentation to 8th grade
September 15 6:00 PM 8th grade Parent Zoom Meeting
September 16 Middle School electives begin
