Dear Parents,
We are halfway through the season of Lent, and the time of Jesus’ death and resurrection are drawing near. How are you and your family growing closer to God? Reflect on what makes you unwell, not necessarily physically, but mentally, emotionally, spiritually. What unhealthy thing takes up the space in your heart, mind, and soul that belongs to God? As the Psalm below says, let us remember that God is merciful and always present, especially in our times of need.
The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
The LORD is faithful in all his words
and holy in all his works.
The LORD lifts up all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
The LORD is just in all his ways
and holy in all his works.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth.
The Lord is gracious and merciful.
-Psalm 145:8-9
Merciful Lord, thank you for sending us your Son to free us from sin and make us new. Help us to look forward in hope to the life that you have planned for us. AMEN.
(from Daily Reflections for Lent, M. Poust)
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Monday, March 31 is a Minimum Day – 12:00 NOON dismissal) while teachers attend an Archdiocesan catechetical in-service. 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 NOON 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 26 at 5:30 PM - First Communicants
- March 27 at 8:30 AM - 7th & 8th grades
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Last week, the oldest siblings in each family in grades K-7 were sent home with a 2025-2026 school re-registration form along with the letter outlining the registration fees and tuition rates for the 2025-2026 school year. Re-registration forms and registration payments are due by April 30.
** Please keep in mind the due dates for Financial Aid applications:
- The BASIC Fund – due March 28
- TADs for the Archdiocese Family Grant – due April 15
Contact the school office if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation!
AZTEC TREK UPDATE
Thank you to all who have turned in their minimum $125 collection for our mandatory school fundraiser, the Aztec Trek!
The due date to turn in the collection envelope for prizes was March 19. However, if you have not yet submitted your mandatory minimum collection of $125, that is still due to the school office as soon as possible.
Currently, here are the class standings:
1st place - 6th grade
2nd place - Kindergarten
3rd place - 5th grade
More class points can still be earned as classes compete in the Aztec Trek games on Friday, April 11! Stay tuned to see who becomes the 2025 Aztec Trek class champion!
GO AZTECS!
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP
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!
CYO SPORTS SIGN-UPS FOR FALL 2026
We are now accepting sign-ups for the Fall 2025 boys soccer and girls volleyball season! If your child is entering 3rd - 8th grade in the upcoming school year and is interested in playing, please note the following important details:
Sign-Up Deadline: All sign-ups must be submitted by Friday, May 9th. If you do not sign up your child, they will not be able to participate in the upcoming season.
Custom Uniforms for 7th and 8th Graders: For the Fall 2025 season, we will be ordering custom uniforms with your child’s last name on the back. Please be aware that all non-customized uniforms must be returned before we can place their order. This includes any jerseys that were previously issued.
Boys soccer sign-up form: https://forms.gle/RPaPrRbhW3EzR9eH7
Girls volleyball sign-up form: https://forms.gle/7APep17qTnH17jrE9
This sign-up form is for registration purposes only and does not guarantee a spot on the team. Team selection will be based on the number of sign-ups and, if necessary, tryouts. You will be notified of tryout dates or any other relevant details once the sign-up period has closed.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Raquel at rrangelad@sanpedro.org or 415-988-0114.
Thank you, and we look forward to a great Fall season!
REMINDERS:
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
April 1 8:15 AM Lenten School Mass
April 2 8th Grade field trip - Play performance at Riordan High School
April 2 Minimum Day; 12:30 Dismissal
April 7 K-5 Field Trip - “Following Francis”
April 8 8:15 AM Lenten School Mas
April 9 Minimum Day; 12:30 Dismissal
April 9 5:30 PM First Communion Parent Meeting
April 11 AZTEC TREK walk-a-thon and game day
April 15 8:15 AM Lenten School Mass
April 15 6:00 PM - Confirmation 8th Grade Parent/Sponsor Meeting
April 16 8:45 AM, Stations of the Cross Prayer Service
April 16 Minimum Day; 12:30 Dismissal
April 17-18 No School – Holy Thursday & Good Friday
April 20 EASTER SUNDAY
April 21-25 No School – Easter Break
