Dear Parents,
I feel that our school year is off to a strong start, thanks to all the members of our school family—teachers, staff, students, parents, and caregivers. As a community, we are living our core values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite, and our KEYS (Knowledge feeds GROWTH; Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage; You are LOVE; and Service Unites) are daily reminders at school to help us live out our core values.
We also have our Student Learning Expectations-- “SLEs”—which further guide our students to live the Core Values. The teachers and I will be regularly referencing our SLEs, which are listed below, posted throughout the school, and available on our school website, www.stpeterssf.org.
A St. Peter’s student has the KEYS to…
GROW by...
- setting and evaluating individual goals to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.
- embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind.
- facing challenges with optimism and faith in God.
ACCOMPLISH by...
- listening and communicating effectively in social and academic environments.
- demonstrating critical thinking skills and knowledge in all subject areas.
- using technology effectively and responsibly.
LOVE by…
- making choices based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- nurturing a spiritual life through prayer, retreats, masses, and the sacraments.
- demonstrating an appreciation for what others have done for us.
SERVE by…
- living out the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy.
- sharing time, gifts, and joy with the school community.
- participating in outreach to strengthen ties with those outside of our school community.
UNITE by…
- engaging in weekly school Mass and morning prayer assemblies.
- supporting and encouraging others in order to strengthen school community.
- welcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.
Plus--remember that 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!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDERS
As noted on our school calendar, this Friday, September 1 is a 12:00 Dismissal so that teachers may attend a Faith Formation In-service. Please plan accordingly for your child’s pick-up at the 12:00 dismissal time.
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 4 in honor of the Labor Day holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, September 5 with a regular schedule.
DROP-OFF ZONES
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. These areas must remain open to help ease the flow of traffic and must be available in case of emergencies. Thank you for your cooperation!
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.
BVCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
In order to attend the BVCC after school program, students MUST be registered for the 2023-2024 school year. Students who are not registered will not be allowed to attend the after school program, and must be picked up or on their way home at the school’s dismissal time.
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).
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride. Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy slacks or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).
On Fridays (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt.
** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.
For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students
Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!
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), should order or bring lunch from home.
- Snacks and lunches may NOT be dropped off in the office during the school day.
REMINDERS:
September 1 12:00 PM Dismissal – Teacher In-Service
September 4 No School – Labor Day Holiday
September 6 Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal
September 5-15 STAR Assessments
September 12 8:15 AM – Opening of the School Year Mass
September 13 Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal
September 13 5:30 PM – Back-to-School Night
