Dear Parents,
I hope you had a blessed Easter with your family! We are now in the EASTER SEASON, but what does living the spirit of the Easter season mean? Here is an Easter season reflection from “Be Fearless, Be Joyful, Be Renewed: Living the Spirit of Easter” (www.loyolapress.com) that could help us to sustain our renewed Easter hope.
Live With Joy. The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus teach us that suffering is transformed through faith in the Risen Christ. With this faith, we are able to hold on to an enduring sense of joy even in the midst of the sadness we experience from the loss of a loved one, a failure to achieve an important goal, or a setback during recovery from an illness.
Live Without Fear. The Resurrection teaches us that God can overcome anything, even death. When the Risen Christ appears to the women at the tomb and later to his disciples, his first words are “Do not be afraid!” (Mt 28:5). These words speak to our hearts, helping us cope with fear. Our faith allows us to trust that God can overcome our most serious problems.
Live With New Eyes. Just as the return of spring makes us feel like the whole world is new, the Resurrection of Jesus makes “all things new” (Rev. 21:5). The Easter spirit is a spirit of renewal that enables us to show up at work with a positive attitude, to renew relationships that have been taken for granted, and to express appreciation and affection to those closest to us. It means to see the world through new eyes—God´s eyes!
The Resurrection reminds us to stay hopeful. Let’s keep our hearts and minds open to live our core values this Easter season!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDERS
As noted on our school calendar, this coming Monday–April 24–is a Minimum Day (12:30 dismissal) in order for teachers to attend a meeting.
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2023-2024
The re-registration forms and 2023-2024 tuition rates (printed on lavender paper) have been sent home. The Re-registration form is due by April 21. These forms help us to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.
The registration fee per student is due on May 5, 2023, and will help to secure your child’s spot in their class for 2023-2024.
As noted on the letter sent home, the registration fees are as follows:
- Students entering grades K-7: $505
- Students entering 8th grade: $550 (includes 8th grade sweatshirt)
To reference the letter with the tuition rates and re-registration form–scroll down; or see the Class Dojo post and/or email from March 23; or call the school office to have another letter and form sent home.
ARK RELIGION TEST
Over these last two weeks in April, students in grades 5 through 8 will be taking the ARK Religion test, a standardized assessment that checks students’ understanding of Religion content, prayers, and practices learned throughout the years. If you have any questions about this assessment, please check in with your child’s teacher.
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.
* 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
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:
April 24-28 7th grade Retreat–Caritas Creek at CYO Camp
April 24 Minimum Day Dismissal
April 25 8:15 AM School Mass
April 26 Minimum Day Dismissal
April 29 10:00 AM Confirmation Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral
