Dear Parents,
This Monday is our observance of Indigenous People’s Day—a holiday that celebrates Native Americans and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is a reminder to continue to work towards social justice so that people of all cultures are treated with kindness, dignity, and compassion. Here at school, as described in our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs), we strive towards social justice with our core values—
to GROW by embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind;
to ACCOMPLISH by thinking critically;
to LOVE by making choices based on the teachings of Jesus Christ;
to SERVE by living out the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy;
to UNITE by welcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, here is an excerpt of a prayer from the United Church:
O God, for the witness of strength, caring, and love of Indigenous peoples, and for the struggle for what is just and right, open our hearts this day. Encourage us to listen more, speak less, participate in the movements for change that will bring us together in good and respectful ways. Encourage us to make friends, get to know someone’s story, and share our stories too, without fear, for in Christ we know we are all kin, relatives, with you and with each other and with all living and non-living things.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL this
Monday, October 14 in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. School will resume on Tuesday, October 15 with a regular schedule, including our 8:15 AM school Mass.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
NEXT WEEK – October 16, 17, and 18 are Minimum Day (12:30) dismissals for students so that teachers can meet with all parents for the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences. This will be a time when teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1. Parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted via Zoom.
Parents – If you have not done so already, please sign up for your Parent-Teacher conference on the sign-up sheet shared by your child’s teacher on Class Dojo. Thank you for your cooperation!
TITLE I SURVEY
Thank you to those who have completed and returned the FAMILY INCOME SURVEY (on green paper) was sent home with the oldest child in each family. We have sent home a second round of surveys to those who have not yet returned their survey. 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. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Thursday, October 31. We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales. Parents are welcome to join the celebration.
Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on October 31. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration. Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed.
Please contact the office with any questions!
HALLOWEEN DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS
We are accepting donations for our school Halloween celebration! Below is a list of needed items. Please notify the school office if you will be making a donation. We have a list with the things that you can donate:
- Target or Safeway gift cards
- Bags of Candy for prizes
- Halloween trinkets for prizes
- Nacho cheese
- Cases of bottled water
- Paper bowls
- Treats to sell at the snack booth (such as cupcakes, Rice Krispies treats, or individual chip bags)
If you’d like to volunteer your time for our Halloween celebration (such as with set-up, clean-up, or supervising a game booth), please call the office or contact Mrs. Jimenez via Class Dojo or email–sjimenez@sanpedro.org
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:
October 10 8:30 AM Serra High School presentation to 8th grade
October 14 School Holiday; Indigenous People’s Day
October 15 8:15 AM School Mass
October 16 12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 17 12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 18 12:30 PM Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 22 8:15 AM School Mass
October 23 12:30 PM Dismissal
October 28 12:30 PM Dismissal
October 31 1:00 PM Halloween Parade and Celebration
