Dear Parents,
Welcome back to school! I hope that you and your loved ones were able to rest and spend quality time with each other over the summer, returning to school rejuvenated to learn and grow together!
For this new school year, let us pray:
God of our past, our present and our future,
God of our dreams, our designs and our decisions,
Be love in us as we journey through this new school year.
Be our inner vision, that we may see life through your eyes,
Be our inner hearing, that we may listen well for your call,
Be our inner judgment, so we may discern clearly that which gives life, promotes growth, and nurtures love.
As we move into this school year, fill us with hope and abiding trust that you dwell in us,
So that, in both joy and sorrow, we radiate hope.
AMEN.
(from https://rscj.org/prayer-new-school-year)
The Que Pasa will be shared each Wednesday through Class Dojo and SchoolSpeak email. All Que Pasa updates can be found on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students. Please take the time to read through the newsletter each week since it does contain important information.
I look forward to another great school year with everyone in our St. Peter’s Family!
Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, Unite!
St. Peter’s has the KEYS to Open Hearts, Open Minds!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
WELCOME TO ST. PETER’S SCHOOL!
We warmly welcome all new students and families to our school community! In addition, we have new teachers joining our school family:
In 1st Grade - Ms. Roxanne Cano
In 5th Grade - Ms. LeeAnn Crisman
In 6th Grade homeroom and Middle School Math - Ms. Karla De Castro
In 7th Grade homeroom and Middle School Social Studies - Ms. janet Rodriguez
For K-8 PE - Ms. Victoria Valencia
Best wishes to all of our new and returning faculty, staff, students, and families!
CULTURAL VISION
We continue to help our students live out St. Peter’s KEYS, which are based on our core values of Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite:
Knowledge feeds GROWTH.
Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.
You are LOVE.
SERVICE UNITES.
This year, faculty and staff continue to award virtual KEYS on Class Dojo whenever they witness a child living out the core values. Whenever your child receives a virtual KEY, you’ll receive a Class Dojo notification, and your child can trade in those KEYS for a prize!
IMPORTANT FORMS AND INFORMATION
If you have not already done so, please complete and return all forms that were distributed on the first day of school by this Friday, August 25. This includes:
- Emergency Card
- Medical Information Packet
- Media Release Form
- Technology Acceptable Use Policy
- Handbook Acknowledgement Form
- Permission to Walk Home from School
- Home Language Survey for Title III Funding
SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
The Alabama gate and Florida doors will open for students and parents at 7:45 AM, and you may wait on the schoolyard for the first bell at 7:55 AM. Students may begin walking to class at 7:55 AM, and will be marked tardy if not in class by 8:00 AM.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are 3:00 PM dismissal days, unless otherwise noted on the school calendar. School gates and doors will close at 3:15 PM.
Wednesdays are Minimum Days with 12:30 PM dismissal. School gates and doors will close at 12:45 PM on Minimum Days.
Important Reminder: When dropping off or picking up your child/children, please do not park or leave your car unattended in the white zone or in the schoolyard driveway. This area must remain open in case of emergencies. Thank you for your cooperation!
SCHOOL LUNCHES
This year, we are partnering with SCHOOL FOODIES (https://schoolfoodies.com/) as our school lunch provider.
School lunches will no longer be sold by or prepared in our school cafeteria kitchen.
Before you may order your child’s lunch with this service, you must register with School Foodies. Go to https://schoolfoodies.com/ to register your child.
** Our school registration code is SF-SPS
ALL lunch orders must be done online directly with School Foodies.
School Foodies lunch orders may be placed for a day, week, or month at a time.
The order deadline is 3 BUSINESS DAYS IN ADVANCE of service dates.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Each day, students should bring their own water bottle and a recess snack.
- On Regular Schedule Days (7:55 AM - 3:00 PM), students should order or bring a lunch from home.
- Snacks and lunches may NOT be dropped off in the office during the school day.
BVCC AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES
BVCC after-school services will begin on Monday, August 28.
BVCC Registration forms are located in the school office. No students will be accepted until a registration form is completed and submitted. Space is LIMITED..
For questions about BVCC, please contact Rochelle Celedon at 415-713-0625 (rochelle.bvcc@gmail.com) or Judy Diaz at 415-283-5545 (judy.bvcc@gmail.com).
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
Save the date for Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, September 13 at 5:30 PM. We will begin with an all-parent meeting, followed by visits to the individual classrooms.
More details to follow!
REMINDERS:
August 24 First day of regular Schedule (3:00 Dismissal)
August 24 School Foodies lunch service begins
August 25 All school forms due
August 28 BVCC Services begin
September 1 12:00 PM Dismissal – Teacher In-Service
September 4 No School – Labor Day Holiday
September 5-15 STAR Assessments
September 12 8:15 AM – Opening of the School Year Mass
September 13 5:30 PM – Back-to-School Night
