Dear Parents,
This coming weekend, we will celebrate Presidents’ Day with a 4-day school break. During this holiday, let us remember our nation’s leaders, service men and women, and even ourselves as Christian citizens, as we work to make positive contributions to our society. Together, let us offer this prayer (from unlockingthebible.org):
Dear God,
Thank you for your common grace and every good gift. We know freedom, industry, jobs, healthcare, and a stable economy come at no small cost. Thank you for the men and women who’ve sacrificed to serve our Presidents and country by protecting and leading us. Thank you for making your “sun rise on the evil and on the good, and for sending rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). You show your goodness and kindness through these common, good gifts.
Show us how we can contribute, serve, speak, and act in a way that exalts Christ (Colossians 3:17). We want to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to you, Father, through him. We want to use our gifts and opportunities to better our country and ultimately honor Jesus’ name.
May your Church be the hands and feet of Christ to our nation.
We ask this in your holy name. AMEN.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER
This week, we have a long holiday weekend for Presidents’ Day. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20.
FIRST COMMUNION MASS
This Saturday, February 18, fifteen St. Peter’s students will be receiving their First Holy Communion. You are welcome to join in this Eucharistic celebration. Mass will begin at 2:30 PM.
All of our First Communicants are in our prayers at this special time in their faith journey!
SCHOOL PANORAMIC PICTURE DAY
St. Peter’s Lifetouch Panoramic Picture Day will take place on Tuesday, February 21. This is a school group photo that is taken on the schoolyard.
All students must be in complete school uniform on this day–no free dress passes may be used. To order this photo, go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter the picture day ID: BY042160T0. You may also order this photo using the order form that was sent home today.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS
Next week, the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday. We will be attending Mass as a school at 9:30 AM on this day. You are welcome to join us at this school Mass.
*Since we are attending Mass on Ash Wednesday, there will be no Tuesday school Mass for that week.
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:
February 15 5:30 PM First Communion Rehearsal in Church
February 17, 20 Presidents’ Day Holidays
February 18 2:30 PM First Communion Mass
February 21 LifeTouch School Panoramic Photo Day
February 22 9:30 AM Ash Wednesday School Mass
February 22 Minimum Day Dismissal
