Dear Parents,
Happy Catholic Schools Week! This week, we’ve been taking the time to reflect on Catholic education and all the ways that we learn to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite here at St. Peter’s School. We are thankful for those that support us in our Catholic school mission, and that here and at home, both our faith and our minds can grow. In gratitude, I offer this prayer (adapted from www.thereligionteacher.com):
Almighty Father,
You sent forth your Son as a beacon of hope for all people. As Teacher, he has given us the prime example of the importance of education. As disciples, we look to him for inspiration and strength. Thank you for the many sisters, brothers, priests, and laypeople who have dedicated their lives in service to our Catholic schools. Thank you for the teachers and administrators who sustain our schools today. Thank you for the parents who have given support to the importance of Catholic education in their daily lives. Thank you for the students who work hard to further their education.
Bless St. Peter’s School and the many people who advance our mission. May our building be a home for those who seek to grow in faith, knowledge, and service of others. Fill our minds with knowledge and wisdom. May our understanding of the world help us to grow in appreciation for it. Fill our hearts with gladness.Fill our hands with the tools we need to serve others. May we show them your unceasing love through our actions.
AMEN.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
This week, we celebrate UNITY as a Catholic School and take time to reflect on and appreciate our Catholic School education.
Here are the remaining days for Catholic Schools Week. Show your school spirit by participating in the activities!
1/30 – Thankful Thursday: Special notes for all who support us in our Catholic education
1/31 – Fundraiser Friday: $5 Boba Drink Sale during recess!
TRIMESTER 2 PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress Reports for Trimester 2 were sent home this past Tuesday. Progress Reports provide a snapshot of your child’s progress, giving time to maintain grades or submit work for improvement before the end of the trimester arrives.
All progress reports should be signed by a parent and returned to the teacher by this Friday. If you have any questions regarding the progress report, please contact your child’s teacher.
STAR ASSESSMENTS
The 3rd window of STAR assessments will take place from February 3-13. These standardized assessments are taken throughout the school year and help provide additional data on student progress in Math and Reading. If you have any questions about STAR assessments, please contact your child’s teacher.
SCHOOLYARD RENOVATION
Our schoolyard renovation will begin on February 3. The court directly in front of the cafeteria will receive the major floor and basketball goal renovation, while the court closer to the church will receive refurbished basketball goals.
During renovation, the court closer to the church will be accessible, so the Alabama gate will still be open at the usual times for morning drop-offs and afternoon pickups.
Once the project is completed, we will have a special unveiling ceremony. When the date is confirmed, we will announce it on Class Dojo and Que Pasa to invite the school community.
We are thankful to the Olympic Club Foundation, Guzman Construction, and Hoop Bus (https://www.hoopbus.com/) who are helping us with this schoolyard renovation!
MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND
The BASIC Fund’s new and renewal applications for the 2025-2026 School Year are now open and available on the website https://basicfund.org/how-to-apply/. Families can submit their 2023 Tax Return along with their application, but we highly encourage families to submit their 2024 Tax Return as they won’t be required to update on next year’s renewal application. Current BASIC Fund families wanting to apply for a new sibling must fill out an application through the Existing Family Application page on our website. Families will need to input their email and BASIC Fund family account number (a separate email has been sent to families with their family account) to access their application. If the family does not know their BASIC Fund family account number, they need to follow the instructions noted to have their account number emailed to them. The New and Renewal Application deadline is March 28, 2025.
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.
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!
REMINDERS:
January 29 5:30 PM First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting
February 3-13 STAR Assessments, Window #3
February 4 8:15 AM School Mass
February 5 100th Day of School
February 5 12:30 Dismissal
February 10 12:00 Dismissal
February 11 8:15 AM School Mass
February 12 12:30 Dismissal
February 13 Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
February 14-17 No School; Presidents Day Break
