Dear Parents,
This Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day. We recognize the important role that mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and all mother-figures play in our lives! We are thankful for the love they show us and the sacrifices they make for us. During this month of May, we also dedicate time to pray to our Blessed Mother Mary. We look to Mary as an example of faith, love, and courage as she said YES to God! Let us pray in thanksgiving for our Blessed Mother Mary and for all mother-figures in our lives.
Heavenly Father,
We Praise You and we thank You for the gift of our mothers, through whom You give us life and through whom we experience love. We thank You for Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, a mother so gracious and a woman of example in motherhood for all of us. May our prayer warm the hearts of all mothers. May they know that they are loved and precious. May mothers all over the world feel in their heart the joys of being called a mother and in all their goodness and all their failings, be blessed in Your love and forgiveness. We pray in Grace they belong close to You Lord Jesus Christ, AMEN.
(Prayer by Geevetha Mary Samuel)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CONFIRMATION MASS
You are welcome to witness our 8th graders be sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit during the San Francisco Archdiocese Confirmation Mass. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will be the celebrant. The Mass is this Saturday, May 11 at St. Mary’s Cathedral (1111 Gough Street in San Francisco) and begins at 10:00 AM. Arrive early for parking!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Be sure to let your teachers know what you appreciate most about them 🙂
Thank you to all of our dedicated, hardworking teachers!
STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS
This week, our Student Council candidates are campaigning and running for office. We are proud of them for showing courage to serve as student leaders. Stay tuned for the election results!
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025
The re-registration forms are now past due. If you have not done so already, please submit the completed form as soon as possible.
The registration fee per student is also now past due. As noted on the letter sent home, the registration fees are as follows:
- Students entering grades K-7: $505
- Students entering 8th grade: $560 (includes 8th grade sweatshirt)
To reference the letter with the tuition rates and re-registration form–scroll down or call the school office to have another letter and form sent home.
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.
APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify Students of the Month at the end of each month. We 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 April Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - Sosa Hisatake works hard every day. He loves learning new things and sharing facts about animals with his classmates. Sosa comes to school every day with an upbeat positive attitude. He shows love by playing and including all of his classmates at recess and in the classroom. Sosa lives out our GROW core value by being an active participant in small group conversations and whole class work. Congratulations, Sosa!
1st Grade - Fransesca Ruiz lives out the St. Peter's School core values of LOVE and UNITE. She pays extra special attention during Religion class and during read-alouds. She shows a lot of empathy and understanding for all of God's creations. Thank you, Fransesca, for being an example of someone who spreads God's love!
2nd Grade - Laylah Olivares Marin is a great example of a student who lives out the St. Peter's core value of LOVE. She always comes to class with a huge smile and is a ray of sunshine. She works hard at her reading and math and did a wonderful job recently receiving her First Holy Communion. Great job, Laylah!
3rd Grade - Jhosia Martinez has shown big growth from the beginning of the year both in STAR testing and in class performance. He has become a big reader and writer having proudly presented his animal report in front of an audience. You can also catch him solving tricky math problems. He is learning and growing, and is a big voice in our classroom. We are proud to see him ACCOMPLISH and GROW. We are glad to have you in class, Jhosia!
4th Grade - Camila Martinez has been a shining example of a student living out St. Peter's School KEYS. She has done an amazing job working hard each day to grow as a student. She is not afraid to ask questions and ask for help when things become challenging. She brings a loving kindness each day and is a loyal friend. Keep up the amazing work Camila! You are a star.
5th Grade - Alani Alas has demonstrated a commitment to her education. She supports her learning through great questions and classroom participation. She demonstrates accountability through her actions on and off the court. Alani demonstrates the KEYS each day through her kindness and dedication to her classroom community. Way to grow, accomplish, serve, love and unite in fifth grade, Alani!
6th Grade - Jean Omondi is always all-in on putting effort on what he is doing. He shows an excellent ability to set goals and an eagerness to achieve those goals. He wants to be challenged academically and also in co-curricular activities. He extends help to his classmates and values the KEYS of St. Peter’s School. Thank you, Jean!
7th Grade - Maria Espinoza is an exceptional student who lives out the St. Peter’s School core values of GROW, LOVE, and SERVE. Maria is always seeking opportunities to learn, improve, and develop new skills. She demonstrates love by fostering positive relationships with her classmates and teachers, and serves others by committing to help her classmates. Thank you, Maria!
8th Grade - Mariah Ibarra-Febo has continued to grow by embracing new experiences with an open mind and open heart. She has exhibited what it means to step out of her comfort zone, taking risks and accomplishing so much this year! She also demonstrates love by her positive demeanor and the choices she makes for others, but more importantly for herself. She is a great example of someone who is living out St. Peter’s School KEYS! Way to go, Mariah!
REMINDERS:
May 7-17 STAR Testing Window
May 7-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9 8:45 AM Student Council Candidate Speeches
May 10 Student Council Elections
May 11 10:00 AM Confirmation Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral
May 12 Mothers Day
May 14 8:15 AM School Mass
May 14 3rd Grade Field Trip - Academy of Sciences
May 15 Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal
May 16 8:45 AM Crowning for Virgin Mary and Student Council Officer Installation
