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 tomorrow is 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
CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, this Monday, September 9 is a 12:00 PM Dismissal day for students. Teachers will be attending a faculty in-service.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
Back-to-School Night is coming up next week on Wednesday, September 11.
All new students and families in MIDDLE SCHOOL – please arrive at 5:00 PM in church for a special Middle School orientation. For all other families, the BTS Night will begin 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.
* Parking will be very limited, so we encourage carpooling, public transportation, or walking to school for Back-to-School Night!
** Scroll down to see the Back-to-School Night flier!
SCHOOL MASS
Our first school Mass is next week on Tuesday, September 10 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 18. 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.
STAR ASSESSMENTS
This week we continue with 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.
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!
STUDENT LUNCHES
Each full day of school (7:55 AM-3:00 PM), be sure to send your child with a lunch. There are no lunch services at school.
Each day, students should bring their own water bottle and a recess snack.
Snacks and lunches may NOT be dropped off in the office during the school day. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter!
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 3-13 STAR Assessments
September 4 12:30 Dismissal
September 5 Mercy Burlingame Presentation to 8th graders
September 9 12:00 PM Dismissal – Teacher In-Service
September 10 8:15 AM – Opening of the School Year Mass
September 11 12:30 Dismissal
September 11 5:00 PM – Middle School Orientation for 6th grade parents and new families to Middle School
September 11 5:30 PM – Back-to-School Night
