Dear Parents,
As we approach the end of the first month of school, I am reminded of our KEY “Knowledge feeds GROWTH.” September was a time when we adjusted to different environments (such as different classrooms or new schedules), got to know teachers and classmates, and learned how to collaborate with others. Think about how your child has grown so far (academically, socially, and spiritually) since the first day of school. The knowledge they have gained will help to feed their mind and spirit, but they should not stop there. We’ve only just begun! Together, let us guide them to use that knowledge to take action to better themselves, to positively guide others, and to improve their communities. And when they take action, they can understand that “Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage”—another one of our KEYS! Together, let’s keep our growth mindset going strong as this first month of school draws to a close.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
SPECIAL SURVEY
Last week, a FAMILY INCOME SURVEY was 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 27 due date. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
DIMES FROM HEAVEN
We continue through Friday to collect for “Dimes from Heaven.” This fundraiser helps to raise money for Student Council events, and we’re donating part of the proceeds to The Palestine Children’s Fund. It’s also a class competition to see which class raises the most money, so your class has a chance to win an ice cream treat! Student Council doesn’t just take dimes… they take all money, dollars and cents! Stay tuned to see who the winning classes are!
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!
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Our Family Movie Night is THIS FRIDAY, September 27th at 7:00 PM!
The movie this Fall will be: Inside Out 2!
Pick up pre-order and donation forms from the school office.
Limited quantities of tickets will be sold for our family movie night! Order your tickets before they sell out!
As always, thank you for supporting our growing sports program!
GO AZTECS!
SF BIKE COALITION BIKE FAIR
FREE BIKE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES IN SPANISH
- Saturday, September 28 at Saint Peter's School at 11:00 AM
Riding bikes together as a family is a wonderful way to exercise and have fun! Come try it out at our bike fair for the whole family. We will provide a bike workshop for adults and a learn-to-ride workshop taught by YBike for kids. We introduce cycling in a fun, safe and structured way and all of this will be totally FREE!
Lunch will be provided for those who attend.
LIFETOUCH SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Lifetouch school picture day will take place on Tuesday, October 1. For school photos, students must be in complete uniform.
For school yearbook and school ID purposes, ALL students will be taking school pictures. However, purchasing your child’s photos is optional. If you choose to buy school pictures, you can purchase your child’s school photos online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/ - / and enter our picture day ID – EVTJJB667
You can also submit payment with the Lifetouch order form that was sent home with your child. If you are paying with this order form, the form plus the payment must be submitted at the time that your child takes a school photo.
CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 4 while all teachers attend an Archdiocesan In–Service.
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 25 5:30 PM First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting
September 27 7:00 PM Family Movie Night
September 28 11:00 AM SF Bike Coalition Bike Fair at St. Peter’s School
October 1 LifeTouch School Photo Day
October 1 8:15 AM School Mass
October 2 12:30 PM Dismissal
October 4 Student Holiday (No School); Teacher In-Service
