Dear Parents,
One of our Kindergarteners asked about “The Golden Gate Rule.” Such a cute reminder to treat others the way you want to be treated, or like Jesus said, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” An excerpt below from last Sunday’s reading from the Gospel of Luke reminds me of this teaching.
Stop judging and you will not be judged.
Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.
Forgive and you will be forgiven.
Give, and gifts will be given to you;
a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing,
will be poured into your lap.
For the measure with which you measure
will in return be measured out to you.
As we approach the Lenten season (coming up next week), this reading prepares us by bringing up themes of mercy, justice, and our relationships with others. We are invited to emulate God’s mercy, refrain from judgment, and extend forgiveness. Yet another reminder that as we model our CORE VALUES and KEYS for our children, let us remember the Golden (Gate) Rule!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
LOTERÍA NIGHT
Join us on Friday, February 28 from 5:30-8:00 PM for our LOTERÍA NIGHT Fundraiser!
There will be 6 Lotería Games, with chances to win different prizes.
- For children 12 and under – Purchase 1 Lotería card for $2 or 3 cards for $5 for a chance to win a children’s prize.
- For all other players 13 and up – Purchase 1 Lotería card for $5 or 3 cards for $12 for a chance to win gift cards and $100 CASH!
Dinner plates from La Corneta Restaurant will also be sold for $15/plate, which includes chicken, beans, rice, salad, chips & salsa.
Pre-order forms have been sent home (also scroll down to see the fliers and order forms), so turn in your form and payment to reserve your spot at LOTERÍA NIGHT!
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS
Next week, the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (March 5). As a school, we will attend Mass on Ash Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Students should be in complete uniform for school Mass on Wednesday. Families are welcome to join us at this Mass.
Since we will be attending Mass on Ash Wednesday, there will be no school Mass on Tuesday next week.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
March 7 marks the end of Trimester 2; therefore it is time for teachers to share report cards with parents and students. Report cards will be discussed at the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences to be held from March 11-13.
On Class Dojo, each teacher shared a link to sign up for a Parent-Teacher Zoom conference for March 11, 12, or 13. (March 11-13 will all be Minimum Days–12:30–dismissal.) If you have not already done so, please choose a conference time slot in order to meet with your child’s teacher. These conferences are important as we continue to support student growth and learning.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or call the school office.
AZTEC TREK UPDATE
Thank you to all who have already turned in their minimum $125 collection for our mandatory school fundraiser, the Aztec Trek!
The final due date for the collection envelope is March 19, and the Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and games will be held on April 11.
Remember–the more money that you collect, the more prizes you receive and the more points your class will receive towards a class prize!
Currently, here are the class standings:
1st place - 6th grade
2nd place - 5th grade
3rd place - Kindergarten and 7th grade
Check our website to see class standings and make a donation on Venmo – https://www.stpeterssf.org/aztec-trek
GO AZTECS!
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IMMIGRATION WORKSHOPS
The Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Office of Human Life & Dignity is sponsoring Immigrant Resource Events on various dates and locations:
March 9 1:30-3:00 PM at Our Lady of the Pillar Events Hall: Know Your Rights & Listening Session
March 30, 12:30-5:00 PM at St. Peter’s School Parish Hall: Immigration Resource Fair
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.
REMINDERS:
February 26 5:30 PM First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting
February 28 5:30-8:00 PM, LOTERÍA NIGHT
March 3-7 7th Grade Camp Retreat (Caritas Creek at CYO Camp)
March 5 ASH WEDNESDAY (Lent Begins); 9:30 AM School Mass
March 5 12:30 Dismissal
March 7 End of Trimester 2
March 11 8:15 AM Lenten School Mass
March 11-13 12:30 Dismissal Days for Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 14 NO SCHOOL – Student Holiday; Faculty Professional Development Day
