Dear Parents,
Thank you for your time and consideration as you took time to meet with your child’s teacher last week during Parent-Teacher Conferences. With all the different responsibilities we have as parents, we may easily feel overwhelmed and tired. Yet Lent can be a time for our renewal. Let’s not forget how Jesus can be a source of strength and a loving comfort to us, and how we can follow his example to spread that love and be a positive example for our children.
How true are Jesus’ words, which invite those who are tired and weary to come to Him to find rest! His arms outstretched on the cross show that no one is excluded from his love and his mercy, not even the greatest sinner: no one! --Pope Francis
Heavenly Father, your son’s death on the cross stands as a testament to your endless love and care for all of us. No one who seeks you out is excluded from your love, no matter what we have done. No one is cut off from your mercy, no matter how great our suffering. Give me the courage, Lord, to always look to Christ crucified as the promise of mercy for me. In this Lenten season, give me the confidence to trust that your love for me will never die. AMEN.
(from “The Joy of Lent: Encouragement and Daily Prayers”)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
REPORT CARDS
Trimester 2 report cards were sent home with students last week. Report cards should be signed and returned to your child’s teacher if it hasn’t been already. Thank you for your cooperation.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
There is NO SCHOOL for students this Friday, March 21 while all teachers attend a Professional Development session. Our teachers will be working on the school report for a school accreditation visit which will occur in the upcoming school year.
Monday, March 24 is a Minimum Day (12:30 dismissal) while teachers attend a 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 12:30 dismissal time.
LENTEN RECONCILIATION
During the season of Lent, students in grades 2-8 will take part in Lenten Reconciliation services as part of their Lenten preparation and reflection. Here are the remaining Lenten Reconciliation services:
- March 20 at 8:30 AM - 3rd & 4th grades
- March 26 at 5:30 PM - First Communicants
- March 27 at 8:30 AM - 7th & 8th grades
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 - 7th grade
3rd place - 5th grade
Check our website to see class standings and make a donation on Venmo – https://www.stpeterssf.org/aztec-trek
GO AZTECS!
COMMUNITY MEETING and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP
The SFPD Mission Station is hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Captain Johansen of the SFPD will be there to discuss current issues affecting our community.
The Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Office of Human Life & Dignity is sponsoring Immigrant Resource Events. There is one more Immigration Resource Fair on Sunday, March 30 from 12:30-5:00 PM at St. Peter’s Parish Hall.
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.
BVCC SUMMER PROGRAM (REGISTRATION)
2025 BVCC Summer Camp Registration is now open!
Please fill it out at soon as possible. Priority will be given to the current BVCC After School Program and St. Peter's families until March 26. Registration will become public after that. If you have any questions contact Rochelle or Judy at 415-713-0625 or 415-283-5545. Thank you!
Registration link – https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/0f8a3859-598e-4081-a569-41903e32c719
CYO SUMMER CAMP
CYO SUMMER CAMP registration is open for children ages 8-14!
** See the website for details and videos about CYO Summer Camp – https://catholiccharitiessf.org/cyocamp/cyo-summer-camp/
This week-long summer camp experience at CYO Camp in Occidental, CA normally costs $940, but because of generous camp scholarships for St. Peter’s students, the cost goes down significantly!
- If a family meets the income eligibility guidelines then the cost of camp is $150, or $210 with round trip bus transportation.
- If a family does not meet the income eligibility guidelines then the cost of camp is $400, or $460 with round trip bus transportation.
Register ONLINE by logging in to your existing account or create a new account at this website: https://cyocamp.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll
** Be sure to indicate your child's school as St. Peter's so that you may receive the special rate.
Scholarships are LIMITED. If you are interested in having your child attend CYO Summer Camp with the discounted price, please click on the links below to fill out BOTH the Caritas Campership Form and CYO Financial Aid Form, available in English and Spanish.
- Caritas Campership Form in English https://www.caritascreek.org/camperships - Caritas Campership Form in Spanish https://forms.gle/f8wBLPcCThfTUQD26
- CYO Financial Aid Form in English https://forms.gle/eQL62msyEMokdFYo8 - CYO Financial Aid Form in Spanish https://forms.gle/RxEShmm4gRWBo4JW6
Space is LIMITED in each camp session. The camp session dates are as follows:
Session One: June 19 - June 25
Session Two: June 27 - July 3
Session Three: July 6 - July 12
Session Four: July 14 - July 20
Session Five: July 25 - July 28
Session 6: July 30 - August 5
Register as soon as possible before spaces are all gone!
REMINDERS:
March 19 Aztec Trek Collection Envelope Due
March 20 8:30 AM 3rd & 4th grades Lenten Reconciliation
March 20 STEAM Fair
March 21 No school–Student Holiday; Faculty Professional Development Day
March 24 Minimum Day; 12:30 Dismissal
March 25 8:15 AM Lenten School Mass
March 26 Minimum Day; 12:30 Dismissal
March 26 5:30 PM First Reconciliation
March 27 8:30 AM - 7th & 8th grades Lenten Reconciliation
March 31 12:00 NOON Dismissal; Archdiocese Catechetical Day for Teachers
