Dear Parents,
Next Monday, we look forward to celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we have a school holiday in his honor, and as our 8th graders will prepare and lead a prayer service for the school this Friday. He is a role model for us and our students as we discuss how others should be treated with dignity and love. We can reflect on how Dr. King is an example of thinking critically and taking action for social justice. It’s a perfect opportunity to apply our growth mindset along with the children, and to take action through service and prayer.
Dr. King’s words and service remind me of our school’s core values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite; and he can be a model to live out our KEYS:
Knowledge feeds growth.
Every Accomplishment needs courage.
You are love.
Service Unites.
Let us honor Dr. King and start 2025 in a strong way by living out our KEYS and keeping Open Hearts and Open Minds!
-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
PRAYER SERVICE
On Friday, January 17 at 8:30 AM, our 8th graders will lead a school prayer service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You are welcome to join us in church for this service.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
As noted on our school calendar, there is no school on Monday, January 20 in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Also, on Monday, January 27, we have a 12:00 dismissal day for teachers to attend an Archdiocese In-Service meeting. BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Mondays. All other students should be picked up or on their way home at the 12:00 dismissal time.
ARCHDIOCESE FAMILY GRANT FINANCIAL AID FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Applications for archdiocesan financial aid for 2025-2026 year are now open via myTads.com.
Applications should be submitted by. April 15, 2025. To be considered for financial aid, one must live in one of the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin county.
SCHOOLYARD RENOVATION
We have received generous donations from the Olympic Club Foundation and Hoop Bus (https://www.hoopbus.com/) to help us renovate our schoolyard! Because Hoop Bus will be in the Bay Area for the NBA All-Star Game happening next month at Chase Center, they would like to schedule the unveiling of the renovated schoolyard around the time of the All-Star Game in February. Weather permitting, we hope to remain on this schedule!
While renovations are in process, we will make adjustments to morning dropoffs, recesses, and afternoon pickups. Please stay tuned on Class Dojo and Que Pasa for announcements on those special instructions! Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
ADMISSIONS FOR 2025-2026
We are currently accepting applications and conducting entrance assessments for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. If you know a family interested in applying, please have them call the school office or email Ms. Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org to begin the application process. They may also start the application process through our school website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/how-to-apply
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!
DECEMBER 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 December Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - Isabella Viana is bright, curious, respectful, and kind. Her eagerness to learn shows through in every subject. With her openness to GROW, she has progressed so much in her Spanish abilities! Her positive, bubbly energy invites joy wherever she goes. She is the first to offer to help in the classroom, which makes her a great example of how to live out the St. Peter's core value of SERVE. She also helps UNITE the class by encouraging and lending a hand to her classmates whenever they need. Kindergarten is so lucky to have Isabella, our December student of the month!
1st Grade - Valeria Rojas Capcha is a great example of the St. Peter's core value of GROW. She comes in with a smile every day. She is always friendly and not afraid to ask for help. She is especially growing in her English skills in addition to her wonderful Spanish. Great job, Valeria!
2nd grade - Carolina Vega Lopez is always responsible, kind, and hard-working. Every day she is an example of the St. Peter's core value of SERVE. She is often the first to volunteer to help both classmates and grownups. Her attitude and kindness are great examples to others. Great job, Carolina!
3rd grade - Isabella Calderon Sola has been working really hard to grow and accomplish in class each day. She has really improved recently earning units and puzzles on Lexia and STMath which has helped her grade this grading period. She is an amazing artist and has a passion for art. She is kind, funny, and brings a light to the class that brightens our day. Keep up the amazing work, Isabella! 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 - Andrew Contreras has been showing a lot of leadership in the classroom. He is a reliable person for any classroom job and puts hard work in everything he does. He is quick to assist others, and our classroom runs efficiently and smoothly with his help. We are proud of his hard work and dedication especially towards our core valuesUNITE and SERVE. Keep up the consistent work and effort, Andrew!
6th grade - Astrid Zoe Sarmiento Magallanes is a diligent student. She completes her assignments on time, and she shows strong effort to learn the subjects. She demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom. She is well-mannered and respectful to peers and teachers. She always extends help to her classmates and values the KEYS of St. Peter’s School. Thank you, Zoe!
7th grade - Damian Perez Ortega has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to academic excellence. Damian is always willing to lend a helping hand to classmates and actively participates in class discussions. We are proud to recognize Damian for his contributions to our classroom community. Way to grow, accomplish, love, serve and unite in 7th grade, Damian!
8th grade - Alejandra Nava-Gomez has continued to grow and accomplish so much this year! Her focus and attention to detail has come through in every new experience she encounters. She is constantly asking what she can do to help and seeking ways to better her 8A community. Alejandra is also kind and appreciative to those around her, sharing this positive energy as she continues 8th grade! Keep up the awesome work, Ale!
REMINDERS:
January 17 8:30 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service
January 20 NO SCHOOL; Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 21 8:15 AM School Mass
January 22 12:30 PM Dismissal
January 23 8th Grade Graduation Photo Day
January 26 1:00 PM Sunday Family Mass for Catholic Schools Week
January 27 12:00 Dismissal
