Dear Parents,
As we come closer to the conclusion of this Lenten season, I hope that you and your family have found Lent as a time for renewal. With Holy Week approaching next week, beginning with Palm Sunday this Sunday, 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
AZTEC TREK GAME DAY
The Aztec Trek fundraising collection envelope (mandatory minimum $125) is now past due. If you have not yet turned in this envelope, please do so as soon as possible!
The Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and game day will take place THIS FRIDAY, April 11. Each child was sent home with a field trip permission form for the walk-a-thon, as we will be walking to and from Precita Park. Please sign and return this form if you have not already done so.
This Friday, students can earn Aztec Trek points by wearing their assigned class color with their school uniform or gray AZTECS sweats.
Kindergarten - Blue
1st grade - Yellow
2nd grade - Yellow
3rd grade - Black
4th grade - Black
5th grade - Purple
6th grade - Black
7th grade - Gray
8th grade - Red
Stay tuned to see who will be named the 2025 Aztec Trek Champion! GO AZTECS!
CALENDAR REMINDERS
- Wednesday, April 16, is a usual Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal. However, the school office will close at 1:30 PM.
- Students and teachers will be on Easter vacation from Thursday, April 17 through Friday, April 25.
School will resume on Monday, April 28 with a MINIMUM DAY (7:55 AM - 12:30 PM) schedule. BVCC will be open for students who are registered for BVCC for Mondays. All other students should be picked up or on their way home at the 12:30 dismissal time on Monday, April 28.
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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:
- TADs for the Archdiocese Family Grant – due April 15
Contact the school office if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation!
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 out the registration forms as soon as possible. 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!
MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:
Knowledge feeds GROWTH.
Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.
You are LOVE.
SERVICE UNITES.
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - Dylan Diaz is a bright, shining light in our class. He is an extremely kind, sweet, and intelligent boy who sets a positive example for all of his classmates. He is always one of the first to comfort another student if they are upset and cares very deeply about others. He shows the St. Peter’s values of LOVE and UNITE with his constant support of his classmates on their achievements and awards. Dylan has GROWN immensely in his English level, especially due to the attention he pays in class and the hours he puts into Lexia every week. He ACCOMPLISHes every day with his dedication to schoolwork and projects. He SERVEs by going above and beyond to keep the classroom a clean, safe place to play and learn. THANK YOU, Dylan, for being such an exemplary student and embodying our St. Peters values beautifully!
1st Grade - Arrietty Mitchell is full of enthusiasm, curiosity, and creativity. She has grown so much as a reader and has grown in her ability to show us what she knows! She's always ready with a hug and is excited to share her experiences to help others. Great job showing us the St. Peter's core value of GROW, Arrietty!
2nd Grade - Kehlani Davila Flores is a great example of the St. Peter's core value of LOVE. She cares a lot for other people and goes out of her way to cheer them up when they are having a hard time. She is also respectful and kind towards adults. In class, she is a hard worker and does her best. Great job, Kehlani!
3rd Grade - Ariana Pineda Martinez has worked hard to grow and accomplish each day in class. She has really improved recently with her attendance and earning units and puzzles on Lexia and STMath. Along with her hard work, she is a kind and loyal friend. Keep up the amazing work, Ariana! You are a star.
4th Grade - Ethan Siliezar Lopes works really hard to grow academically in class each day. He accomplishes in class by earning units and puzzles on Lexia and STMath and is inching closer to completing Lexia Core5 by the end of the school year. Along with being a great student, he is also a kind and helpful friend in class. Keep up the amazing work, Ethan! You are a star.
5th Grade - Nathan Morales-Romero has been showing a lot of leadership in the classroom. He is always contributing to the class discussion and volunteering to do various classroom jobs. He leads by example and is actively in charge of his learning. His work is always complete and done with thought and care. We are proud of his hard work and dedication especially towards ACCOMPLISH and UNITE. Keep up the consistent and meaningful effort, Nathan!
6th Grade - Minerva Chamul-Lopez arrives at school on time, respects others' space, and actively participates in class. She helps her classmates, and submits her work promptly. She is responsible and ensures her tasks are completed on time. Keep up the great work, Minerva!
7th Grade - Karla Chavez consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication, hard work, and a positive attitude. Karla exemplifies the values of perseverance and teamwork. This well-deserved recognition reflects not only academic achievement but also the kindness, respect, and leadership qualities she shows every day. Way to grow, accomplish, love, serve and unite in 7th grade, Karla!
8th Grade - Alexander Cabrera demonstrates growth and accomplishment by striving to better himself, both in and outside the classroom. He constantly lends a helping hand to those around him, his peers, teachers and staff, not because he has to, but because he genuinely wants to. Alex is also embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind, by tackling his 8th grade year with enthusiasm and confidence. Way to go Alex! Keep up the great work!
REMINDERS:
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
April 28 Classes resume; 12:30 Dismissal
April 29 8th Grade Retreat
April 29 8:15 AM School Mass
April 30 Minimum Day; 12:30 Dismissal
May 3 10:00 AM Confirmation Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral (1111 Gough Street, san Francisco)
