Dear Parents,
This Monday, we celebrate Veterans’ Day! Let us remember our veterans who have given their lives and their lifetimes to serving our country at home and abroad, so that people may enjoy their freedom. Although our country and the world have a long way to go so that all are treated with equal respect and freedoms, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the struggle and commitment of our veterans. God bless our veterans and their families!
As Election Day has passed, let us also pray for our local, state, and national leaders–that they be models of compassion, respect, thoughtfulness, and prudence. We offer this prayer for guidance and in thanksgiving to our Veterans and our government leaders:
Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless our government officials and the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen.
(from usccb.org)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, there is no school this Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. School will resume on Tuesday, November 12 with a regular schedule.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to ALL who volunteered and donated towards our Halloween School Celebration last week! Without your assistance, we are not able to have school events such as this. We appreciate your support and partnership!
AZTECS ATHLETICS
Congratulations to all our volleyball and soccer teams this season! Our 3rd/4th boys soccer team has a play-in game to qualify for the playoffs, and our 5th grade boys soccer team is in the playoffs. Our 5th and 6th/7th girls volleyball teams made it to the playoffs as well.
Great job to all our players and BIG THANKS to all our volunteer coaches! Up next—our boys basketball and girls soccer seasons. LET’S GO AZTECS!
STAR ASSESSMENTS
Last week and this week, students have been working on completing STAR assessments in reading and math. These assessments are required by the Archdiocese and offer data on students’ academic growth. Results from these assessments help to inform teachers’ planning in order to help students. Results of the November STAR assessments will be shared with parents when Trimester 1 report cards are sent home after the Thanksgiving break.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s STAR tests, please contact your child’s teacher.
SCHOOL ACCREDITATION PARENT SURVEY
This year, we are preparing for our school’s re-accreditation. Part of this process is collecting parent input through a survey. Click on the links below to access each survey:
Parent survey in ENGLISH
https://forms.gle/HBU7qDASwtMpKff78
Encuesta en ESPAÑOL
https://forms.gle/3FgwPFRrpjJ2MgBs6
Your time and input to complete this survey are valuable and would be greatly appreciated!
** Once you complete the survey, send Mrs. Jimenez a Class Dojo message with the screenshot of the final page, stating “Your response has been recorded,” and your child(ren) will receive a free dress pass!
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!
OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:
Knowledge feeds GROWTH.
Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.
You are LOVE.
SERVICE UNITES.
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - From the start, Amaya Balmaceda Blandón has embodied with excellence the qualities we value most in the St. Peter's school community. Her kindness shines through in every interaction, as she always shows respect and consideration for her classmates and teachers alike. Amaya's playful spirit brings joy to the classroom, making learning an enjoyable experience for everyone. She approaches her work with creativity and curiosity, consistently surprising us with her artistic talent. Beyond her artistic skills, Amaya is a hard worker who puts in her best effort in everything she does. She sets a wonderful example for her classmates and inspires them to strive for excellence. We are so proud of Amaya and all her accomplishments—she truly deserves this recognition! Keep shining, Amaya!
1st Grade - Mila Arriaza Castillo is very sweet and kind. She works hard every day and always does her best. Mila is a great example of the St. Peter's core value of LOVE! Great job, Mila!
2nd Grade - Ariyah Ghattas is such a kind, respectful member of our classroom. She is always growing as a reader and a mathematician. We can always rely on her to follow instructions and do her best. She is a great example of the St. Peter's core value of GROW. Way to go, Ariyah!
3rd Grade - Joaquin Velasco works really hard to grow and accomplish in class academically. He always has a positive and enthusiastic attitude and mindset towards learning. He loves Live Mathletics and practicing his math skills. Additionally, he is a true leader in class, encouraging his classmates to keep a classroom environment where everyone can learn. Along with being a solid 3rd Grade student, he is a great and loyal friend. Keep up the amazing work, Joaquin! You are a star.
4th Grade - Sophia Chavez Ortega has been working really hard to grow and accomplish academically in class. She has been a true leader in class asking her friends to help keep the classroom a place where everyone can learn. She really cares and has an enthusiasm for learning and is always consistent with her class and homework. Along with being a solid 4th Grade student, she is a loyal and great friend, too. Keep up the amazing work, Sophia! You are a star.
5th Grade - Ersendyck Ogongo is always ready to help out the classroom and go above and beyond in everything he does for others. He puts a lot of effort in his work and is always challenging himself to do better. He is a great help to the teacher, including being flexible to any classroom job and being an excellent reminder. His positive attitude in class always makes others laugh and feel welcome. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication especially towards ACCOMPLISH and UNITE. Keep up the great work, Ersendyck!
6th Grade - Xitlali Cortes comes to school on time and has never been absent. She respects the space of others, participates in class, while extending help to her classmates and returning work on time. She is active in choir in and out of school. She also shows the core values of St. Peter’s in and outside of school, sharing God's gifts with her friends and classmates.
7th grade - Javier Gonzalez-Aguilar is our seventh-grade student of the month for October. Javier has shown an incredible commitment to being accountable for his learning. Javier has shown leadership skills amongst his classroom community. Javier demonstrates our core values each day through his leadership and commitment to academic excellence. Way to grow, accomplish, love, serve and unite in 7th grade Javier!
8th grade - Javier Flores is such a wonderful addition to our 8th Grade Community! He has shown so much growth, in and outside the classroom. Javi continually demonstrates what it means to love and appreciate what others have done for him by paying it forward. Way to go Javi, keep it up!
REMINDERS:
November 4-15 STAR Assessment Window #2
November 11 No School – Veterans Day holiday
November 12 8:15 AM School Mass
November 13 12:30 PM Dismissal
November 14 Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools DLI School Site Visit
November 15 Superintendent Chris Fisher School Site Visit
November 19 LifeTouch School Photo Retake Day
November 19 8:15 AM School Mass
November 20 12:30 PM Dismissal
November 22 END OF TRIMESTER 1
November 25 Trimester 2 Begins
November 25 12:30 PM Dismissal
November 26 8:15 AM School Mass
November 27-29 NO SCHOOL–Thanksgiving Break
