Dear Parents,
We are now a little more than halfway through our school year. Today is school day #94 out of 180 days of the school year!
Though we face challenges each day, we can uplift ourselves by realizing our accomplishments. Each day at school, we remind the students of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (also known as SLEs), and how we live out our KEYS to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite. Even during difficult times, our school community continues to accomplish our goal to meet our SLEs, and at this time–as we are preparing for Catholic Schools Week–I am especially reminded of the following SLEs:
We have the KEYS to:
- GROW by facing challenges with optimism and faith in God.
- ACCOMPLISH by listening and communicating effectively in social and academic environments.
- LOVE by demonstrating an appreciation for what others have done for us.
- SERVE by sharing time, gifts, and joy within the school.
- UNITE by supporting and encouraging others in order to strengthen our school community.
Thank you for all your support so far during this school year!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
P.S. To see the full list of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations, visit our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/sles!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Next week, we will celebrate CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK! We celebrate UNITY as a Catholic School and take time to reflect on and appreciate our Catholic School education. See the details below (and scroll to the end of this Que Pasa) to see the themes for each day for Catholic Schools Week. Show your school spirit by participating in the activities!
To start Catholic Schools Week, students and families are invited to attend Sunday Family Mass at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 29.
* Come to this Sunday Mass in your school uniform and receive a free dress pass!
1/30 – Merciful Monday: Student Council snack sale fundraiser
1/31 – Grandparents Day Tuesday: Invite your grandparents to sit with you at our 8:15 AM School Mass. Prayers will be offered for all grandparents.
2/1 – Why Catholic Schools Wednesday: Class door-decorating contest
2/2 – Thankful Thursday: Special notes for all who support us in our Catholic education
2/3 – Festive 100th Day Friday: Dress like you’re 100 years old! Special activities to celebrate the 100th day of school!
MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS
Spread the word! Students entering Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Mornings in Kindergarten.” While parents take a tour of the school, the prospective Kindergartener will spend some time in the Kindergarten classroom.
Students entering grades 1-7 for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Shadow Visits,” when they spend some time in their grade-level classroom, and take their entrance exam afterwards.
If you or someone you know is interested in scheduling a Morning In Kindergarten or Shadow Visit, contact the school office at 415-647-8662, or email our School Marketing Coordinator, Janelle Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org.
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
MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND
The BASIC Fund application for new students is now available online at https://basicfund.org/. Renewal emails for returning students will be sent out starting in February.
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023.
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.
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. 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 25 5:30 PM First Reconciliation Service
January 26 8th Grade Graduation Photo Day
January 29 1:00 PM Sunday Family Mass for Catholic Schools Week
January 29-February 3 Catholic Schools Week
January 31 8:15 AM Grandparents Day School Mass
February 1 Minimum Day Dismissal
February 1 Trimester 2 Progress Reports sent home
