Dear Parents,
February is upon us! Since Valentine’s Day is in February, I associate the month of February with one of our school’s core values–LOVE. February is also the month of the Holy Family, a family that we may look towards as an example of unconditional love. Below is a prayer that we can offer together to remind us of our love for our families, and to remind us that we are a school family working together to help our children open their hearts and minds. As stated in our school philosophy–We are a family–somos una familia–with parents, students, and educators working together.
JESUS, Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.
MARY, Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love. Keep us close to your Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys.
JOSEPH, Foster-father to Jesus, guardian and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm. Help us in all times of discouragement or anxiety.
HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass. May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with you. AMEN.
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDERS
Please note that this Monday, February 10, is a 12:00 NOON Dismissal Day for students so that teachers may attend a professional development meeting. BVCC will be open for students who regularly attend on Mondays. All other students should be picked up or on their way home at the 12:00 PM dismissal time.
Next week, we also have a long holiday weekend for Presidents’ Day. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17.
VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS
Since there is no school on Valentine’s Day (February 14) due to the Presidents Day break, students may distribute pre-packaged snacks or treats and/or non-edible items (such as pencils or stickers) to their classmates on Thursday, February 13. Please be sure that your child has enough items to distribute to each person in his/her class. Teachers will let you know how many students are in each class.
SPRING PICTURE DAY
St. Peter’s Lifetouch Spring Picture Day will take place on Thursday, February 13. These photos are OPTIONAL for students to take.
If your child is taking a spring photo, he/she may wear appropriate free dress, as outlined in our School Handbook. Order forms were sent home, or you may order online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our school Picture Day ID: EVTMCZ2VB
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IMMIGRATION WORKSHOPS
This FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 – You are invited to join a “Know Your Rights” Immigration Workshop from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Learn how to create a safety plan and be prepared if approached by ICE. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
The Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Office of Human Life & Dignity is also sponsoring Immigrant Resource Events on various dates and locations:
February 9, 1:30-5:00 PM at St. Timothy’s School Gym: Resources & Free Legal Consultations
February 22, 1:00-5:00 PM at Mission Dolores Auditorium: Know Your Rights & Listening Session
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
STAR ASSESSMENTS
Through February 13, we continue with the 3rd round of STAR assessments for all students. STAR assessments are required by the Archdiocese Department of Catholic Schools, and these assessments provide one data point in students’ academic progress. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
TRIMESTER 2 PROGRESS REPORTS
Last week, Progress Reports for Trimester 2 were sent home. 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 Report Card arrives.
Signed and returned Progress Reports are now past due. Please sign and return your child’s progress report if you have not already done so. If you have any questions regarding the progress report, please contact your child’s teacher.
SCHOOLYARD RENOVATION
Our schoolyard renovation is currently in progress! 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.
We will have a special unveiling ceremony and PE Takeover hosted by HoopBus (https://www.hoopbus.com/) on Thursday, February 13 at 9:00 AM. To participate, students must return a waiver form signed by a parent/guardian (Waivers will be sent home this week.)
LOTERÍA NIGHT
Join us on Friday, February 21 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 are being sent home, so turn in your form and payment to reserve your spot at LOTERÍA NIGHT!
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.
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:
February 3-13 STAR Assessments, Window #3
February 3-13 Schoolyard renovation
February 10 12:00 Dismissal
February 11 8:15 AM School Mass
February 12 12:30 Dismissal
February 13 Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
February 13 HoopBus PE Takeover and Schoolyard Inauguration
February 14-17 No School; Presidents Day Break
February 19 12:30 Dismissal
February 20 LifeTouch School Panoramic Photo Day
February 21 5:30-8:00 PM, LOTERÍA NIGHT
