Dear Parents,
Next Monday, we look forward to celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we have a school holiday in his honor, and as our 8th graders will prepare and lead a prayer service for the school. He is a role model for us and our students as we discuss how others should be treated with dignity and love. We can reflect on how Dr. King is an example of thinking critically and taking action for social justice. It’s a perfect opportunity to apply our growth mindset along with the children, and to take action through service and prayer.
Dr. King’s words and service remind me of our school’s core values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite; and he can be a model to live out our KEYS:
Knowledge feeds growth.
Every Accomplishment needs courage.
You are love.
Service Unites.
Let us honor Dr. King by living out our KEYS and keeping Open Hearts and Open Minds!
-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
PRAYER SERVICE
On Friday, January 13 at 8:45 AM, our 8th graders will lead a school prayer service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You are welcome to join us in church for this service.
NO SCHOOL JANUARY 16
There is no school next Monday, January 16, in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. School will resume with a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 17.
DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION
For those who missed the meeting about Dual-Language Immersion at St. Peter’s School, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:
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The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing
Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School. Please click on this link for the survey. Your input is needed and greatly appreciated! https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776
COVID VACCINES
Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:
“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster. Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”
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, 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
REMINDERS:
January 11 5:30 PM Parent First Communion Meeting (Zoom)
January 13 8:30 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service
January 16 No School – MLK, Jr. Holiday
January 17 8:15 AM School Mass
January 18 Minimum Day Dismissal
January 20 5th Grade field trip to SFMOMA
