Dear Parents,
We are more than halfway through the season of Lent, and the time of Jesus’ death and resurrection are drawing near. How are you and your family growing closer to God? Reflect on what makes you unwell, not necessarily physically, but mentally, emotionally, spiritually. What unhealthy thing takes up the space in your heart, mind, and soul that belongs to God? As the Psalm below says, let us remember that God is merciful and always present, especially in our times of need.
The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
The LORD is faithful in all his words
and holy in all his works.
The LORD lifts up all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
The LORD is just in all his ways
and holy in all his works.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth.
The Lord is gracious and merciful.
-Psalm 145:8-9
Merciful Lord, thank you for sending us your Son to free us from sin and make us new. Help us to look forward in hope to the life that you have planned for us. AMEN.
(from Daily Reflections for Lent, M. Poust)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, March 24. because teachers and staff will be attending a retreat. School will resume on Monday, March 27 with a MINIMUM DAY schedule.
AZTEC TREK UPDATE
The minimum $125 collection for our mandatory school fundraiser, the Aztec Trek, is now past due! Please submit your child’s Aztec Trek envelope if you have not done so already. Our Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and games will be held on March 31.
A permission form was sent home with each student so that they may join the school on the walk-a-thon to and from Precita Park on March 31. Please sign and return this form to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Thank you!
MESSAGE FROM BVCC - SUMMER PROGRAM
BVCC Summer Fun Extravaganza Camp registration is now open.
Dates: June 12th - July 28th
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Extended Hours: 8:00-9:00 a.m. & 3:30-5:30 p.m
Fees: $300 per week; Extended Care $50 morning; $75 afternoon; or $100 for both.
* Priority for St. Peter's Families until April 5th. No one is turned away due to finances. Please talk to Ms. Judy or Ms. Rochelle (415-283-5545 or 415-713-0625).
To register, click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0gYhzk-8uVPZZM98DrAGgR76yw9omW3paK9rc9_dyOAgYrA/viewform
CYO SUMMER CAMP
CYO Summer Camp registration is open for children ages 8-14!
This week-long summer camp experience at CYO Camp in Occidental, CA normally costs $895, but because of generous camp scholarships for St. Peter’s students, the cost goes down to $140 per student!
However, Scholarships are LIMITED. If you are interested in having your child attend CYO Summer Camp with this discounted price, please stop by the office to pick up the registration forms, or call the office so that we may give your child a form to take home.
Space is LIMITED in each camp session. The camp session dates are as follows:
Session One: FULL – No space available
Session Two: July 3 - July 9
Session Three: July 11 - July 17
Session Four: July 19 - July 25
Session Five: July 27 - August 2
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 have been sent out. If parents did not receive a renewal link, email Carmen Martinez at carmen@basicfund.org and ask for another link.
Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023 in order to be considered for a scholarship for the next school year 2023-2024.
If you have any further questions, email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org
MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE FAMILY GRANT
April 14 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.
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:
March 23 8:30 AM Lenten Reconciliation for 7th and 8th grades
March 24 No School–Student Holiday (Faculty & Staff Retreat Day)
March 27 Minimum Day Dismissal
March 28 8:15 AM Lenten School Mass
March 29 Minimum Day Dismissal
March 30 8:30 AM Lenten Reconciliation for 5th and 6th grades
March 31 Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and Game Day
