Dear Parents,
Earlier this week, we celebrated the Labor Day Holiday, a day when we honor and recognize the American labor movement and the hard work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. And yesterday, was another special day–the Feast day of Saint Mother Theresa of Calcutta. Saint Mother Theresa visited our school once many years ago, and she was someone who worked very hard to help those who were in great need and who were often overlooked and forgotten in different parts of the world..
We can all look towards Saint Mother Theresa as a hard-working, compassionate role model who lived out our KEYS–especially “You are LOVE” and “SERVICE UNITES.” Saint Mother Theresa showed us how we can serve others in unity with faith, and what a great impact we can have even with small acts of love. We can be positive, active examples to listen to other perspectives, act with kindness, and work towards justice. We want St. Peter’s School to be a safe place for students to grow and learn, where they can accomplish their goals with open hearts and open minds. Let us continue our partnership as we reach for this goal, and continue our prayers for peace throughout our communities.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
STAR ASSESSMENTS
This week and next is Window #1 for STAR Testing. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade take a test in Early Literacy, while students in grades 2-8 take tests in Reading and Math.
A STAR assessment is one data point that helps teachers know how they can best help students. It will not be part of the students’ grade, yet it will help teachers determine areas where students may need extra help or where students need to be further challenged. Results of STAR assessments will be discussed at the first round of Parent-Teacher conferences in October.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
Back-to-School Night is coming up next week on Wednesday, September 13, beginning at 5:30 PM in the church. Following the meeting in the church, parents may visit classrooms for a general grade-level information meeting with teachers.
If you need help with child care, BVCC will be open so that parents may attend Back-to-School Night.
* Parking will be very limited, so we encourage carpooling, public transportation, or walking to school for Back-to-School Night!
SCHOOL MASS
Our first school Mass is next week on Tuesday, September 12 at 8:15 AM. Moving forward, we will be attending Mass weekly on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM. An announcement will be made on Class Dojo if Mass will be on a different day during a particular week.
Parents and other family members are welcome to join us during our school Masses. You may find a seat in an empty pew behind the students. We look forward to celebrating the Eucharist as a school community!
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION
If your child is in 3rd through 8th grade and has been baptized, but has not yet received First Holy Communion, please contact the office by September 13. St. Peter’s School could help with the process so that he/she will receive First Holy Communion this Spring along with our First Communicants in 2nd grade.
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!
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!
REMINDERS:
September 5-15 STAR Assessments
September 11-15 “Dimes from Heaven” Student Council Fundraiser
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
