Dear Parents,
This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, or as we lovingly call it, Mercy Day! We remember our Sisters of Mercy, who founded our beloved St. Peter’s School and continue to care for and support our students, teachers, and families to this day.
We are grateful for Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy; and for Mother Baptist Russell, who traveled from Ireland and established schools and hospitals in America. We are grateful for the loving contributions of our Sisters of Mercy today—including Sister Lucy, Sister Pauline, Sister Paulina, and Sister Toni Lynn—all who help to guide us at St. Peter’s School. The sisters of Mercy are living examples to us for living out the mission of Mercy. This year, we also pay special tribute to Sister Marian Rose, who went home to God over the summer. We remember her selfless love and dedication to St. Peter’s School for over 40 years!
And what is mercy? MERCY means to show love and compassion towards others; to forgive others and to be grateful to be forgiven by others; to show charity and generosity, especially to those in need; to have the courage to stand up for what’s right, especially for others who are afraid to stand up for themselves; to have faith in God. MERCY means having an open heart and open mind.
Let’s remember to be thankful for all the good works of the Sisters of Mercy, keep them in our prayers, and try our best to live out the mission of Mercy ourselves, not only at St. Peter’s School, but everywhere!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
MERCY DAY CELEBRATIONS
This Sunday–The Feast of Our Lady of Mercy–we will have a Memorial Mass at 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s Church in honor of Sister Marian Rose Power. We will also remember Sister Rosann Fraher–former St. Peter’s School administrator; Sister Mary Edith Hurley–St. Peter’s alum and teacher; and Alumni and friends of St. Peter’s School. You are welcome to join in this celebration and the following reception in the parish hall.
*Students who attend this Mass in school uniform will receive a free dress pass to use on the following Monday.
**If you are available to help with the preparation and clean-up of the reception, please contact the school office at 415-647-8662! Your assistance will be greatly appreciated!
As a school, we will have our Mercy Day school Mass on Tuesday, September 26 at 8:15 AM. You are welcome to join us as a school community at this Mass as well!
CALENDAR REMINDERS
As noted on our school calendar, Monday, September 25 is a Minimum Day Dismissal. Please plan accordingly.
Please remember – Only students registered for BVCC for Mondays may attend the BVCC after school program on this day. All other students must be picked up or on their way home at the 12:30 dismissal time.
There are two upcoming parent meetings:
- 8th Grade parent Zoom meeting – Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 PM
- First Communion Parent Zoom meeting – Wednesday, September 27 at 5:30 PM
** Please see Class Dojo for the Zoom meeting links.
SPECIAL SURVEY
A FAMILY INCOME SURVEY has been sent home with the oldest child in each family. These surveys help our school participate in the Title I, Part A Federal Program. This very important program provides extra academic and social-emotional support for our students. Please complete the survey and return it to your child’s teacher by the September 28 due date. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
DIMES FROM HEAVEN
Students showed love and mercy last week during our Dimes from Heaven fundraiser! Money was collected for Student Council events and victims of the Maui fires. As a school, we collected a total of $2,506! Thank you for your generosity!
Here are the top class collectors who won an ice cream treat in each grade cluster category:
K-2 category: Kindergarten with $315.02
3-5 category: 5th grade with $655.46
Middle School category: 8th grade with $516.58
Throughout the year, we will continue to collect for those in need in our weekly Missions collection to support the MCA (Missionary Childhood Association) as one way to live out the Works of Mercy!
SF BIKE COALITION BIKE FAIR
Hello Saint Peter’s community!
We invite you to our very exciting, annual event on Saturday, September 30th!
Join us at this opportunity to GROW, ACCOMPLISH, LOVE, SERVE and UNITE and earn five KEYS by doing so.
There will be free workshops, bike tune ups, food, gear, and 20 bikes will be raffled off!!! Joining the workshop? Please register.
** Read the flier below for more information.**
We sure hope you are able to join us. Go Aztecs!
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!
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!
REMINDERS:
September 21 6:00 PM 8th Grade Parent Zoom Meeting
September 24 2:30 PM Memorial Mass for Sister Marian Rose
September 25 Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal
September 26 8:15 AM – School Mass (Mercy Day)
September 27 Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal
September 27 5:30 PM–Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting
September 30 9:00-2:00 SF Bike Coalition Bike Fair at St. Peter’s School
