Dear Parents,
This week, our Parent-Teacher Conferences continue as we aim to strengthen the home-school partnership. As parents, we strive to be role models of open hearts and open minds for our children; and during Lent we can reflect and recommit to this task. At school, we encourage each other to develop a growth mindset and live our St. Peter’s School KEYS so that we can open our hearts and minds. Lent pushes us to dig out of our souls all the things that have clogged our hearts, the little sins that we clench in our fists, keeping us from opening our hands, hearts, and minds freely. God is offering to not only lift the burden from our shoulders, but also to help in rebalancing our load in the future. Tossing those small bad habits, pushing aside bitterness and resentment so that we might love God with our whole heart, and with all our strength. Now and beyond Lent, we should make time to turn to God in prayer and for strength.
What is weighing you down? How might you prayerfully sort through what takes up room in your heart and mind? What habits and grudges can be cleared out, left behind?
God, take away what clutters our hearts, feed us with your Word, so that we might have the strength and freedom to love you with all our hearts, all our souls, all our being.
(Adapted from Daily Reflections for Lent: Not By Bread Alone)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Tomorrow is another Minimum Day Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Zoom Conferences. Thank you to all parents who have already met with teachers. These conferences are important as we support student growth and learning. If you still have not signed up for a conference time, please contact your child's teacher.
Also–remember to sign and return your child’s report card, which was sent home yesterday.
AZTEC TREK UPDATE
Thank you to all who have already turned in their minimum $125 collection for our mandatory school fundraiser, the Aztec Trek! The final due date for the collection envelope TOMORROW– March 9, and the Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and games will be held on March 31.
Remember–the more money that you collect, the more prizes you receive and the more points your class will receive towards a class prize!
Currently, here are the class standings:
1st place - Kindergarten
2nd place - 7th Grade
3rd place - 4th Grade
GO AZTECS!
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, March 10. Teachers will be attending an Archdiocesan Professional Development Session.
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 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
FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:
Knowledge feeds GROWTH.
Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.
You are LOVE.
SERVICE UNITES.
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - Thomas Aragon always has a kind word to say. He knows how to play well with others and has a positive attitude. He works hard, is respectful in church, follows directions, and has the biggest smile on his face. He is helpful towards his friends and does his best with every task. He has shown that he loves to learn and is ready to learn more. He is curious, kind, respectful, brave and resilient. Congratulations, Thomas!
1st Grade - Ariana Pineda Martinez is kind to her classmates and respects authority. She tries her best during class time to complete class work. She follows playground rules and classroom rules. Congratulations, Ariana!
2nd Grade - Mateo Rojas demonstrates the St. Peter's KEY of LOVE. He is always lifting up his classmates and cheering them on! In addition, he works hard in class and is always growing as a learner. Great job, Mateo!
3rd Grade - Camila Martinez has been a leader in the classroom by being respectful, responsible and safe. She shows great effort in all the work that she does in the classroom and will try her best in all she does. She also supports her group mates and her classmates by helping when she can. She shows she is GROWing and ACCOMPLISHing with our school core values. Thank you for being part of our classroom Camila!
4th Grade - Alani Alas has been a shining example of a student who embodies our school's KEYS. She works hard each day to continue her growth as a student. She is an amazing teammate and friend. She played a big part in the 4th and 5th Grade Soccer Team who won their championship game recently. Her willingness to help and serve in class highlights the kind of person she is. Keep up the amazing work Alani! You are a star.
5th Grade - Sonia Estrada embraces the responsibility required to maintain progress in her schoolwork and other personal goals. She treats classmates, teachers, and staff with respect by valuing each as an individual, respecting differences, and valuing the work that others do. Brava, Sonia!
6th Grade - Alejandra Nava Gomez is a hardworking individual who is thoughtful, honest, and creative! She's always helpful and demonstrates excellent leadership skills that I know she will carry with her as she ages. Ale's love and honesty play a big part in our classroom space. Her ability to love her classmates and teacher makes our classroom a special place.
7th Grade - Genesis Ixcal Vasquez is filled with curiosity and creativity; she asks thoughtful questions that demonstrate genuine engagement and approaches challenges with confidence and grace. She is mature, hard-working, and kind-hearted to everyone around her. Genesis, thank you for all that you are!
8th Grade - Cecilia Farias Tietze has been such a joy to have in the classroom. She continues to accomplish and love so much this year. Her enthusiasm and positivity radiates in everything she does. She is willing and always ready to tackle the task at hand. Cecilia is also a team player, genuinely caring for others in and outside the classroom. I believe she can continue these great qualities when she moves on to high school. Keep up the awesome work Ceci!
REMINDERS:
March 7-9 Minimum Day Dismissals for Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 9 AZTEC TREK Collection envelopes due
March 10 No School for students; Educator Conference Day
March 14 8:15 AM Lenten School Mass
March 15 Minimum Day Dismissal
March 16 8:30 AM Lenten Reconciliation for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades
March 16 STEAM Fair
