Dear Parents,
Throughout Lent, the students have been learning and acting upon different ways that they can grow closer to God. Now that we find ourselves in the middle of Holy Week, I hope you find that your journey through Lent has brought you and your family closer to God, and that together, we can keep our faith strong and share the love that God the Father has shown us. Remember Jesus’ gift of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, and the ultimate sacrifice he made for us on Good Friday so that our sins could be forgiven. Together, take time to say a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s love as we await Jesus’ resurrection on Easter.
We pray:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of everlasting life brought about by the resurrection of your son from the dead! This dark night is enlightened by a glimpse of the greatest mystery. Our minds could never have conceived how you would save us, Lord, nor can we ever fully understand the depths of your love in choosing to do so. We thank you for all that you have done for us throughout Lent. Now, throughout Easter, grant us the fullness of life. AMEN.
(Adapted from “The Joy of Lent: Encouragement and Daily Prayers”)
Have a joyous Easter!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Tomorrow, Thursday April 6, is a Minimum Dismissal day. The School office will close at 1:30 PM.
Students and teachers will be on Easter vacation from April 7-16.
During Easter Vacation, from Monday, April 10 - Friday, April 14, the school office will be open from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00.
School will resume on Monday, April 17 with a regular schedule (7:55 AM - 3:00 PM).
CHURCH SERVICES
You are invited to the special St. Peter’s Church services for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil), and Easter Sunday. Please scroll down to see the church flier listing the times for these services.
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, see the Class Dojo post and/or email from March 23, or call the school office to have another letter and form sent home.
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.
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
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 6 HOLY THURSDAY; Minimum Day Dismissal; School Office closes at 1:30 PM
April 7 GOOD FRIDAY; Easter Vacation begins
April 7-16 No school; Easter Vacation
April 9 EASTER SUNDAY
April 17 School resumes (Regular Schedule)
April 18 8:15 AM School Mass
April 19 Minimum Day Dismissal
