Que Pasa April 12, 2017

Dear Parents,

This week begins Holy week.  Loving God, I am just beginning to realize how much you love me. Your son, Jesus was humble and obedient. He fulfilled your will for him by becoming human and suffering with us. I ask you for the desire to become more humble so that my own life might also bear witness to you. I want to use the small sufferings I have in this world to give you glory.

Please, Lord, guide my mind with your truth. Strengthen my life by the example of Jesus. Help me to be with Jesus in this week as he demonstrates again his total love for me. He died so that I would no longer be separated from you. Help me to feel how close you are and to live in union with you.

We wish you all a blessed Easter!

ROOT BELIEF: APRIL

April:  Accomplish

I will always try my best and not give up even when things get difficult. I will support and encourage my classmates to succeed. I will take pride in the quality of my work.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

A St. Peter Student will develop awareness and appreciation of Catholic principles and practices.

ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT

The application process for applying for the Archdiocese Family Grant for 2017-2018 is now accepting applications for next school year (August, 2017-May, 2018). Please go on to mytads.com and select 2017-2018 and be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.)

NO TARDIES

In our efforts to get all students to school on time, we will continue to give rewards for the children that are not late to school. If your child has no tardies during the month of April, he/she can have a free dress on May 9th.

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018

The application for the 2017-2018 school year is available for new students.  Please encourage friends, family, and co-workers to stop by the school for a tour and to pick up an application. Student Shadow Days:  Students in Grades 1-7 can spend a day at St. Peter’s to meet teachers and students.  Any day of the week is available, Monday-Friday. Call the office at (415) 647-8662 to arrange a shadow date. If you have a new Kindergartener or know someone who is interested, please call the office to register for the next Morning in Kindergarten on April 3rd.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Valentino Salinas K             Maria Castaneda-Chan 6B

Romeo Woon 2nd               Kevin Estrada 8A  

David Rojas 4th                   Kristen Geraldizo 8B

Isabella Angotti 6A

IN THE CLASSROOM

In K –This week we are learning about working together in groups. Students will be able to do a research project to make a poster about solving a classroom problem.

In 1st – This week we are learning about and celebrating Holy Week and preparing for Easter. We are reviewing Unit 5 of the reading series and having a sight word test on Thursday. Please help your child prepare for this. Students will receive an Easter Homework Packet today which they will need to complete over the break. Please look over it and see me tomorrow if you have any questions. Thank you for all your help. Have a wonderful Easter!

In 2nd – We will continue subtraction with regrouping. We will be working on how to summarize a story, what is the main idea and key details. Please turn in your First Communion banners by the end of this week. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 3rd for the First Communion rehearsal at 6:00 PM in the church.

In 3rd – Is studying about Jesus' Passion, death and Resurrection in Religion. In Math class we continue to learn our multiplication facts. We are now focusing on the 4's. 5's, and 6's.

In 4th – This week the fourth grade will distinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion in the text, rename improper fractions as whole numbers in simplest form, and describe the discovery of gold and how the news of it spread. We also have field trips scheduled for April 27th and May 9th.  We would love for parents to be involved in attending and help chaperone students.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact me. 

In 5th – In reading this week, we'll be finishing the final chapters of the novel, The Sign of the Beaver.  When we return from vacation, we will do various projects related to the book, which is also closely related to our lessons in History about the young United States.  In Religion, we are focused on Holy Week.  We continue our discussions and preparations for the Easter Triduum--Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday.

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Science – 6: Students are testing their knowledge of climate. 7: Students are preparing for their presentations on organ systems. 8: Students are preparing their egg drop protection devices. 

Social Studies: 6th Grade is wrapping up their Ancient Hebrews Unit by looking at significant people and vocabulary words from Hebrew History and comparing Judaism to Christianity.  They will move on to Ancient Greece this week! 6th Grade Religion is studying the Gospel stories of Holy Week: Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, The Last Supper, and the Crucifixion. 7th Grade is continuing their Renaissance Unit and looking at the changes that were taking place in Europe before they explored to the New World. 8th Grade Social Studies is working in small research groups to understand the regions of the North and the South before the Civil War.  They will present to the class on the industry in the regions and the daily life in the regions and how they predict their research will spark a Civil War.

8th Grade Religion: As we celebrate Holy Week, 8th graders are writing special prayers of contrition, asking, as Jesus did, for God's forgiveness. Confirmation candidates are also continuing their preparation by completing a research project on their chosen saint. 6th Grade ELA: This week, students will be completing their literary analysis essay, which asks them to interpret the theme of the novel Tuck Everlasting, and use textual evidence to support their ideas.7th Grade ELA: Students have completed their outlines for their response to literature essay, and this week will continue to work on their rough drafts. We will then do the final step of proofreading and editing before we complete our final drafts.

8th Grade Language Arts: Students did an amazing job finalizing their "Zoot Suit" 1940's Dress-Up Presentation and Swing Dance Performance on Tuesday! They have continued their introduction to "Romeo and Juliet" with an Opinionnaire of the different topics and themes that will present themselves as we begin reading. 6th Grade Language Arts: Students have begun their Drama Unit by introducing the elements of a play and the reading of The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.

REMINDERS:

April 13th                     Minimum Day – Holy Thursday

                                     Prayer Service 8:30 AM

April 14th                     No School – Good Friday

April 16th                     Easter Sunday

April 17th -21st             Easter Vacation

April 24th                     Minimum Day

                                     School Resumes                                

Que Pasa April 5, 2017

Dear Parents,

As we begin this week of Lent we ask for God to enlighten our minds and sanctify our hearts. In our reflection, Jesus is about to face a fiery furnace, which represents the full rejection of all our sins, and the crushing defeat of death itself. Praying the Stations again, might help us grow in a sense that this is all “for me,” for my freedom. We grow in a sense of repentance and deep sorrow. We grow in a desire to celebrate the glorious Light in the midst of all darkness. Rid yourself of all your sins and make a new heart and a new spirit.

 A reminder that you re-registration forms were due on March 15th to reserve your space with a $100 deposit. Remaining balance is due April 14th.

 Thank you to Mr. Suarez, Mr. Hargarten, Ms. Land Ms. Avila and all the students who did a wonderful job at the STEM Fair on Tuesday.

 We have included the Holy Week Mass schedule for your convenience.

 ROOT BELIEF: MARCH

April:  Accomplish

I will always try my best and not give up even when things get difficult.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

A St. Peter Student will use prior knowledge to solve problems and continue scaffolding through the acquisition of knowledge.

REPORT CARDS

You should have received your child’s third quarter report card today with the Que Pasa. Please review the report card, sign and return to your child’s teacher.

LENTEN MASS

Every day during Lent there will Mass at St. Peter’s Church at 6:00 PM. On Friday’s there will be Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM before Mass.

ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT

The application process for applying for the Archdiocese Family Grant for 2017-2018 is now accepting applications for next school year (August, 2017-May, 2018). Please go on to mytads.com and select 2017-2018 and be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.)

NO TARDIES

In our efforts to get all students to school on time, we will continue to give rewards for the children that are not late to school. If your child has no tardies during the month of March, he/she can have a free dress on April 11th.

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018

The application for the 2017-2018 school year is available for new students.  Please encourage friends, family, and co-workers to stop by the school for a tour and to pick up an application. Student Shadow Days:  Students in Grades 1-7 can spend a day at St. Peter’s to meet teachers and students.  Any day of the week is available, Monday-Friday. Call the office at (415) 647-8662 to arrange a shadow date. If you have a new Kindergartener or know someone who is interested, please call the office to register for the next Morning in Kindergarten on April 3rd.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Adriana Alvarado 3rd             Raul Volteada 6A

Samuel Rodriguez 4th            Diego Tzaj 8A

Justin Abregana-Reyes 5th     Isaias Pineda 8B

IN THE CLASSROOM

In 3rd – Third is doing our Science investigation on live crayfish. You can stop by the elementary science lab to view (but not touch) them.  We are having tests this week on multiplication facts of 0, 1, 2, 3's through 12. i.e. 0x0, 0x1, 0x2, 0x3, 0x4, 0x5, 0x6, etc.

In 4th –This week the fourth grade will identify and use adverbs that modify adjectives and adverbs, identify a variety of author's purposes, such as to inform, influence, express, or entertain, and add fractions with like denominators.

In 5th – In History, we will be continuing our discussion about "The Road to the Revolution" and discussing different points of view about the war for American independence.  In Math this week, we are taking our test on the multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers.

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Science: We hosted our first ever STEM Fair on April 4th, 2017!

ELA: 6B We have finished our novel Tuck Everlasting and will be culminating our reading with several projects. Students will be presenting their "Ferris Wheel of Life" a symbol they've created to represent the stages of their lives, a prominent theme in the novel. Students will also be practicing writing a Response to Literature essay, based on the themes of the novel. 7A ELA: We have finished reading our first novel Freak the Mighty and we will be working on a writer's workshop for a literary response essay. Students will be analyzing the theme of the novel and supporting their analysis with evidence from the text.

8th Grade Language Arts: Students are wrapping up the play "Zoot Suit" with a 1940's Dress-Up Presentation and Swing Dance Performance. They have also begun their introduction to "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. 6th Grade Language Arts: Students have ended their unit on Hatchet by creating a Survival Book. This project has allowed them to place themselves in Brian's shoes, choosing items to aid in his survival, now knowing his journey. They have also begun the introduction to their Drama Unit.

REMINDERS:

April 11th                   Free Dress No Tardies (March)

April 12th                   Lenten Mass 8:30 AM

April 13th                   Minimum Day – Holy Thursday

                                  Prayer Service 8:30 AM

April 14th                   No School – Good Friday

April 16th                   Easter Sunday

April 17th -21st           Easter Vacation

Que Pasa March 29, 2017

Dear Parents,

As we enter the fourth week of Lent let’s pray: My Savior do you invite me to share in the glory of the resurrection?

Please stay with me as I struggle to see how accepting the crosses of my life will free me from the power of the one who wants only to destroy my love and trust in you. Help me to be humble and accepting like your son, Jesus. I want to turn to you with the same trust he had in your love. Save me, Lord. Only you can save me. May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Thank you to Mrs. Gonzalez, Mrs. Jimenez, Mrs. Freznosa, Ms. Avila, Mrs. Marissa Gonzalez and the Madrinas group for the wonderful Family Mass and Reception.

A reminder that you re-registration forms were due on March 15th to reserve your space with a $100 deposit. Remaining balance is due April 14th.

ROOT BELIEF: MARCH

March:  Unite

I will respect everyone in the St. Peter’s “family” including parents, teachers, staff, and other students.  I understand I am still growing even from my mistakes.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

A St. Peter’s student will comprehend and communicate effectively through reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

 STEM FAIR

You are cordially invited to attend St. Peter's very own First Annual STEM Fair! Students have been hard at work for the last few months developing, creating, and evaluating their very own Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics projects. Now we are excited to have you come and experience the fruit of all of this hard work! Whether you would like to come for a few minutes or stay throughout the day, the event promises to be fun-filled with over 30 unique, student-curated experiences. The event will be hosted in the gymnasium and parish hall building and will be held on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. We hope you can make it...and bring a friend!

LENTEN MASS

Every day during Lent there will Mass at St. Peter’s Church at 6:00 PM. On Friday’s there will be Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM before Mass.

ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT

The application process for applying for the Archdiocese Family Grant for 2017-2018 is now accepting applications for next school year (August, 2017-May, 2018). Please go on to mytads.com and select 2017-2018 and be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.)

BASIC FUND

Renewal Families will be filling out their Basic Fund Renewal Application in March, 2017. All student accounts need to be current with no past due balances. Please be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.) For questions, please contact our office.

NO TARDIES

In our efforts to get all students to school on time, we will continue to give rewards for the children that are not late to school. If your child has no tardies during the month of March, he/she can have a free dress on April 11th.

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018

The application for the 2017-2018 school year is available for new students.  Please encourage friends, family, and co-workers to stop by the school for a tour and to pick up an application. Student Shadow Days:  Students in Grades 1-7 can spend a day at St. Peter’s to meet teachers and students.  Any day of the week is available, Monday-Friday. Call the office at (415) 647-8662 to arrange a shadow date. If you have a new Kindergartener or know someone who is interested, please call the office to register for the next Morning in Kindergarten on April 3rd.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Kaleah Roca K                             Michelle Chavero 5th

Valentino Hernandez 2nd            Tattyana Montenegro 6A

Kerry Trejo 3rd                             Johnny Gallegos 6B

IN THE CLASSROOM

In K – This week students will learn how to write a story that has a beginning, a middle and an end.

In 2nd – This week second-grade will be learning about adjectives, why myths are important, counting with coins and bills, discovering what can we make tea with on the school yard, good deeds that we can do for families during the Lenten season, cities/states/continents and capitals.

In 5th – In Religion, we are examining the important role that the Eucharist plays in our faith life.  We also continue to say a special prayer each day in this season of Lent.  In English class, we will practice our writing skills as we take on the perspective of a colonist during the American Revolution and write journals and speeches from a colonist's point of view.

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Social Studies – 6th Grade Social Studies is studying Ancient Hebrews and comparing Judaism to Christianity.

7th Grade Social Studies is wrapping up their Renaissance projects and will move on soon to the Early Americans.

8th Grade Social Studies is beginning Quarter 4 with Texan Independence and the Mexican American War.

Science – 6: Students are exploring different types of climates around the world! 7: Students are preparing for their new presentation project on organ systems! 8: Students are continuing to learn about gravity for the purpose of preparing themselves for their next and final project.

REMINDERS:

April 3rd                     Morning In K 10:00 AM

April 4th                     STEM Fair 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

April 5th                     Lenten Mass 8:30 AM

April 11th                     Free Dress No Tardies (March)

April 12th                    Lenten Mass 8:30 AM

April 13th                    Minimum Day – Holy Thursday

                                    Prayer Service 8:30 AM

April 14th                    No School – Good Friday

April 16th                    Easter Sunday

April 17th -21st            Easter Vacation

Que Pasa March 22, 2017

Dear Parents,

As we enter the fourth week of Lent we remember thelove and forgiveness that God offers us. Loving and merciful God, I am so aware of my sins and weaknesses. But as painfully aware of my faults as I am, Let me also remember your tender love, your gentle and limitless forgiveness. I come before you filled with pain and guilt but look into your eyes and see the forgiving love I so long for in my life. Help me to forgive the same way. Teach me to love as you love. Amen

 A reminder that you re-registration forms are due by March 15th to reserve your space with a $100 deposit. Remaining balance due April 14th.

 Congratulations and best wishes to a generous donor of St. Peter’s School, Walter McCarthy, who celebrated his 101st birthday. His wife was a St. Peter’s Alum.

ROOT BELIEF: MARCH

March:  Unite

I will respect everyone in the St. Peter’s “family” including parents, teachers, staff, and other students.  I understand I am still growing even from my mistakes.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

A St. Peter Student will develop awareness and appreciation of Catholic principles and practices.

LENTEN MASS

Every day during Lent there will Mass at St. Peter’s Church at 6:00 PM. On Friday’s there will be Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM before Mass.

ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT

The application process for applying for the Archdiocese Family Grant for 2017-2018 is now accepting applications for next school year (August, 2017-May, 2018). Please go on to mytads.com and select 2017-2018 and be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.)

BASIC FUND

Renewal Families will be filling out their Basic Fund Renewal Application in March, 2017. All student accounts need to be current with no past due balances. Please be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.) For questions, please contact our office.

NO TARDIES

In our efforts to get all students to school on time, we will continue to give rewards for the children that are not late to school. If your child has no tardies during the month of March, he/she can have a free dress on April 11th.

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018

The application for the 2017-2018 school year is available for new students.  Please encourage friends, family, and co-workers to stop by the school for a tour and to pick up an application. Student Shadow Days:  Students in Grades 1-7 can spend a day at St. Peter’s to meet teachers and students.  Any day of the week is available, Monday-Friday. Call the office at (415) 647-8662 to arrange a shadow date. If you have a new Kindergartener or know someone who is interested, please call the office to register for the next Morning in Kindergarten on April 3rd.

FIRST COMMUNION MEETING

The first Communion meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 26th has been changed to Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 PM in the Elementary Science Lab.

FAMILY MASS

Please join us on Sunday, March 26, 2017 for our Family Mass at 9:30 AM. There will be a reception immediately following the Mass.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Ruby Valencia 1st                  Kalven Navarette 6B                           

Sara Becerra 2nd                   Maria Alvarez 8A

Anadela Arana 5th                 Lorenzo Jones 8B           

Priscilla Guerrero 6A

IN THE CLASSROOM

In 1st – This week we are talking about different inventors and their inventions. We are working on reading and writing words with the /or/ sound, such as: corn, more, and roar. In math we are continuing our work with money. Please give your child real coins to practice counting with. In science we are finishing up our study of the moon. In religion we are continuing to practice our mass songs and responses.

In 2nd – We will be reading about why rules are important, word problems with counting money, solids, liquids and water, the importance of forgiveness, major states and cities. Please mark your calendar for March 28th from

6:00-7:00 PM for the First Communion meeting in the elementary science classroom.

In 5th – In Math, we continue to practice multiplying and dividing fractions. In class, students also write and solve their own math story problems with partners.  In reading, we continue to read the novel The Sign of the Beaver.  Students are making connections between events in the novel with events that we are studying about in History about colonial America.  Also--please keep studying the US Presidents.  Our big test will be next week!

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Science 6: Students are looking into how we impact our world through climate! 7: Students are heading out of the cell and into body systems! 8: Students are studying gravity and its effects in order to better prepare for their next project.

Social Studies – 6th Grade Social Studies is finishing up their Unit on the religious beliefs and cultural traditions of Ancient India. 7th Grade Social Studies is working on group Renaissance Research Projects and they will create a video lesson as their final assessment of 3rd Quarter. 8th Grade Social Studies is looking at the Indian Removal Act and deciding is the Act was just or unjust for the Native American tribes involved. 6th Grade Religion is continuing to discuss the Liturgical Season of Lent.

ELA – 6th Grade ELA: We are in the middle of the action of our novel, Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, which has brought up many topics for debate: If we could change something about ourselves, would we? Should we? How do we measure "a life well-lived"? What stages of life are the most important to live and why? We will continue to look at these themes this week, as well as analyze the rich figurative language the author uses throughout the novel.

7th Grade ELA: We are just at the beginning of our first novel, Freak the Mighty, and already, themes about equity and intelligence are being discussed. How do we measure intelligence? Should everyone be treated equally in every situation? Do some people deserve special treatment?

8th Grade Language Arts: Students are well into "Zoot Suit", they have completed Act 1 and beginning Act 2 this week. Will the Pachucos win the appeal or continue to suffer unfair punishment? 6th Grade Language Arts: Students are quickly wrapping up their novel, Hatchet. They have realized what Brian needs to survive.

REMINDERS:

March 24th               7th Grade Retreat

March 26th               Family Mass – 9:30 AM

                                  Reception Following Mass

March 27th               Minimum Day

March 28th               End of 3rd Quarter

                                 First Communion Meeting

                                6:00 –7:00 PM Elementary Science Lab

March 29th               Lenten Mass – 8:30 AM

Que Pasa March 15, 2017

Dear Parents,

As we enter the third week of Lent we pray blessed be God, the giver of salvation, who decreed that mankind should become a new creation in himself, when all would be made new.  With great confidence let us ask him:

Lord, renew us in your Spirit. Lord, you promised a new heaven and a new earth; renew us daily through your Spirit, that we may enjoy your presence for ever in the heavenly Jerusalem. Help us to work with you to make this world alive with your Spirit, and to build on earth a city of justice, love and peace. Free us from all negligence and sloth, and give us joy in your gifts of grace. Deliver us from evil, and from slavery to the senses, which blinds us to goodness. May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen

 Thank you to Mrs. Jimenez, Mrs. Soberanis, the Inner City Youth Volunteers and the parents who helped with the Walk-A-Thon. It was a fun, healthy event! Thank you to everyone who participated in this mandatory fundraiser and have turned in their pledge money. Congratulations to the prize winners:

1st Place       $300        Diego Diaz 4th       

2nd Place     $200        Luisana Morales-Mondoy 8A

3rd Place     $100         Isaac Leonor 2nd

Thank you to Ms. Hammen for the creation of our new website. Please visit the site at www.stpeterssf.org

 Please make sure that your child arrives at school each day in the correct uniform. Please refer to your Parent-Handbook for uniform guidelines.

 A reminder that you re-registration forms are due by March 15th to reserve your space with a $100 deposit. Remaining balance due April 14th.

ROOT BELIEF: MARCH

March:  Unite

I will respect everyone in the St. Peter’s “family” including parents, teachers, staff, and other students.  I understand I am still growing even from my mistakes.

                                                                                                                                STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

A St. Peter’s student will use prior knowledge to solve problems and continue scaffolding through the acquisition of knowledge.

LENTEN MASS

Every day during Lent there will Mass at St. Peter’s Church at 6:00 PM. On Friday’s there will be Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM before Mass.

ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT

The application process for applying for the Archdiocese Family Grant for 2017-2018 is now accepting applications for next school year (August, 2017-May, 2018). Please go on to mytads.com and select 2017-2018 and be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.)

 BASIC FUND

Renewal Families will be filling out their Basic Fund Renewal Application in March, 2017. All student accounts need to be current with no past due balances. Please be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.) For questions, please contact our office.

NO TARDIES

In our efforts to get all students to school on time, we will continue to give rewards for the children that are not late to school. If your child has no tardies during the month of March, he/she can have a free dress on April 11th.

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018

The application for the 2017-2018 school year is available for new students.  Please encourage friends, family, and co-workers to stop by the school for a tour and to pick up an application. Student Shadow Days:  Students in Grades 1-7 can spend a day at St. Peter’s to meet teachers and students.  Any day of the week is available, Monday-Friday. Call the office at (415) 647-8662 to arrange a shadow date. If you have a new Kindergartener or know someone who is interested, please call the office to register for the next Morning in Kindergarten.

FIRST COMMUNION MEETING

The first Communion meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 26th has been changed to Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 PM in the Elementary Science Lab.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Kalabe Mehari K                     Vianey Avendano 5th

Daniella Tzaj 1st                      Katherine Sanchez-Arias 6A

Sara Becerra 2nd                    Joshue Ruiz 6B     

Adan Navarro 3rd                   Adolfo Haro-Casco 8A                       

Aurora Ramirez 4th               Giovanni Vallecillo 8B

 IN THE CLASSROOM

En K – This week: Students are learning about objects they can see in the sky. They will make a "sky display" with a partner. It will show objects in the sky during the day and at night.

In 1st – This week we are talking about the different things that can be seen in the sky. We are continuing to track the moon and observe its different phases. We are looking at the different spelling patterns for the /ur/ sound in words such as, bird, fur, dirt, and work. In math we are beginning our unit on money. In religion we are learning new songs and practicing our mass responses for weekly Lenten Mass.

In 2nd – Second grade will be reading and discussing how we can protect the earth, synonyms and possessive pronouns, how families celebrate, counting with coins and continue multiplying as well as write and talk about good deeds that we can do for others as well as forgiveness. 

In 3rd – In Science and Reading, our class is learning about the human body. We are using our FOSS resource book as well as The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body to study new vocabulary and learn important facts about our bodies. In Religion, we are learning about many of the symbols used during the Lenten season. Some examples would be palm branches, almsgiving, increased prayer time, fasting, Adoration, and Stations of the Cross.

In 4th –This week fourth grade students will identify the purposes of different types of texts, such as to inform, persuade, express, or entertain, write a fraction in lowest terms, and compare the purpose of presidios and missions.

In 5th – We enjoyed our trip to the California Academy of Sciences and Planetarium last Thursday. Don't forget to make use of the complimentary family pass your child received after our field trip.  This week in Science, we are back in the lab exploring solubility.

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

8th Grade Language Arts: Students are well into Act 1 of the play "Zoot Suit". The overarching themes of Culture Clash and Racial Discrimination the Chicanos faced during the 1940's are stirring up lively discussions. Students are finding similarities of past and current examples in their own society. They are continuing to record their thoughts of tone and mood in their Reporter's Notebook. 6th Grade Language Arts: Students are quickly wrapping up their novel, Hatchet. They have realized what Brian needs to survive.

Social Studies – 6th Social Studies is studying the culture of Ancient India through stories and religious beliefs. 7th   Social Studies is learning about the significant figures, artists, and inventors of the Renaissance. 8th Social Studies is studying the Indian Removal Act and the everlasting effects of the U.S. decision in 1830. 6B Religion students are exploring the Bible stories of the Lenten season through the four Gospels.

6B ELA: This week we are beginning our next novel unit for Natalie Babbitt's classic fantasy story Tuck Everlasting. We will be analyzing figurative language as we read, as well as how the setting of the story connects with the action of the plot. 7A ELA: The 7th Graders are beginning their first novel, Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick. We will be analyzing figurative language, narrator's voice, and themes about equality and tolerance.

Science – 6: Students will begin to look into climate and how humans can affect it! 7: Students will begin to look into human body systems and how they all work together to power the organism. 8: Students will wrap up their mouse trap car post-labs and look forward to the next, egg-cellent project!  

REMINDERS:

March 17th               No School – Faculty Retreat

March 20th               Spring Pictures

March 22nd              Lenten Mass 8:30 AM

March 24th               7th Grade Retreat

March 26th               Family Mass – 9:30 AM

March 27th               Minimum Day

March 28th               End of 3rd Quarter

                                 First Communion Meeting

                                 6:00 –7:00 PM Elementary Science Lab

March 29th              Lenten Mass – 8:30 AM

Que Pasa March 8, 2017

Dear Parents,

A reflection for the second week of Lent. There is so much darkness in my life and I hide from you. Take my hand

and lead me out of the shadows of my fear. Help me to change my heart. Bring me to your truth and help me to respond to your generous love. Let me recognize the fullness of your love which will fill my life. Free me from the darkness in my heart. May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

 Congratulations to the students who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday.

 A reminder that you re-registration forms are due by March 15th to reserve your space with a $100 deposit. Remaining balance due April 14th.

 ROOT BELIEF: MARCH

March:  Unite

I will respect everyone in the St. Peter’s “family” including parents, teachers, staff, and other students.  I understand I am still growing even from my mistakes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

A St. Peter’s student will comprehend and communicate effectively through reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

SPECIAL IMMIGRANT MASS

Join our Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone in celebrating the dignity of immigrants at a special Mass at St. Peter's Church on Saturday, March 11, 11:00 AM. All are welcome. Following Mass, a Forum will be held on the topic of immigrant rights and resources to support migrants, offered in Spanish and English.

LENTEN MASS

Every day during Lent there will Mass at St. Peter’s Church at 6:00 PM. On Friday’s there will be Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM before Mass.

WALK-A-THON

All money for the Walk-A-Thon was due on Friday, February 10th. This was a mandatory fundraiser. Please submit your $100 as soon as possible. Winners will be announced at the Walk-A-Thon on March 10th. Please return your permission forms for this event.

ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT

The application process for applying for the Archdiocese Family Grant for 2017-2018 is now accepting applications for next school year (August, 2017-May, 2018). Please go on to mytads.com and select 2017-2018 and be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.)

BASIC FUND

New Students entering 2017-2018 need to complete the Basic Fund Application no later than March 10, 2017

Renewal Families will be filling out their Basic Fund Renewal Application in March, 2017. All student accounts need to be current with no past due balances. Please be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.) For questions, please contact our office.

NO TARDIES

In our efforts to get all students to school on time, we will continue to give rewards for the children that are not late to school. If your child has no tardies during the month of March, he/she can have a free dress on April 11th.

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018

The application for the 2017-2018 school year is available for new students.  Please encourage friends, family, and co-workers to stop by the school for a tour and to pick up an application. Student Shadow Days:  Students in Grades 1-7 can spend a day at St. Peter’s to meet teachers and students.  Any day of the week is available, Monday-Friday. Call the office at (415) 647-8662 to arrange a shadow date. If you have a new Kindergartener or know someone who is interested, please call the office to register for the next Morning in Kindergarten.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Mathias Torres 1st                            Abigail Becerra 5th                          

Jaykob Offril 2nd                             Eduardo Olivera-Diaz 6A

Alexandra Reyes Nieto 3rd              Luis Gonzalez 6B       

Arnel Pineda 4th                              Lucy Blanco 8B   

IN THE CLASSROOM

In 1st – This week in 1st grade we are talking about how we classify and categorize things. We are working on reading and spelling words with /ar/ such as barn, art and yarn. We are talking about the different points of view in a story and working on making and confirming predictions. In math we are finishing off our geometry unit and will soon be starting on money and time.

 In 2nd – We will continue with multiplication, how families celebrate and what makes a hero. Walk-a-thon is Friday March 10th so please turn in your permission form and wear walking shoes. We will be walking with 6th grade buddies.

 In 3rd – In Science, 3A/B in learning facts from reading several Magic School Bus books. These informational texts include some of the following subjects: the senses the ocean, the water cycle, the Solar System, and the human body. Reading informational texts at home with your child can improve comprehension and vocabulary of words which can be difficult. Friday March 10th. is the St. Peter's Walkathon. ALL students and staff will participate and students will walk with buddies to Precita Park. This will promote community building and a healthier lifestyle.

 In 4th – This week the fourth grade will identify and use adjectives and adverbs correctly, identify the purposes of different types of texts, such as to inform, persuade, express, or entertain, and recognize the numerator and denominator of a fraction.

 In 5th – In Language Arts this week, we will complete graphic organizers to help us compare and contrast three main characters of three stories that we've read together in class.  Each character helped fight for human rights in his or her own way, but in what other ways are they alike? And what ways are they different?

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

6th and 7th Grade ELA: We are finishing up our unit on poetry with a poetry recital of student's favorite poems they've written these past weeks. We will also be reviewing all of the different types of figurative language, sound devices, and types of poetry we've analyzed in this unit. 8th Grade Religion: Students have completed the unit on the Reformation and Counter-Reformation. This week we will be reviewing key concepts and vocabulary from the unit in preparation for our final exam.

Science – 6: Sixth grade meteorologists are preparing to give their first live forecasts! 7: Seventh grade is getting ready to test their knowledge of genetics and heredity. 8: Eighth grade is wrapping up the mousetrap car data acquisition portion of their project and looking forward to writing their post lab analyses.

Social Studies: 6th Grade Social Studies is spending the week learning about the culture and achievements of Ancient India. 7th Grade Social Studies has finished their castle research projects, learned about the Black Death, and will begin to learn about the Renaissance in Europe. 8th Grade Social Studies will begin the “Indian Removal” section of their Westward Movement Unit. 6B Religion is continuing discussion about their Lenten journeys and inviting Mr. Kyle in for conversations about the characteristics of Lent.

REMINDERS:

March 10th               Walk-A-Thon 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

March 15th                Re-Registration Due

                                 Lenten Mass 8:30 AM

March 17th                No School – Faculty Retreat

March 20th                Spring Pictures

March 22nd               Lenten Mass 8:30 AM

March 24th                7th Grade Retreat

St. Peter's Weekly que pasa Newsletter—March 1, 2017

Dear Parents,

Today we begin the season Lent: Creator of my Life, renew me bring me to new life in you.
Touch me and make me feel whole again. Help me to see your love in the passion, death and resurrection of your son. Help me to observe Lent in a way that allows me to celebrate that love. Prepare me for these weeks of Lent as I feel both deep sorrow for my sins and your undying love for me. Amen

Special thanks for the weeks of planning and preparing for the Family Dance: Myra Santos and Vanessa Espinoza and their families.  Thank you to Mr. Duarte for providing the DJ music.  Thank you to the Blueprint Tap Room for the dinner.Thank you to all parents who donated drinks and desserts, and who helped in setting up and cleaning up after the dance.

A reminder that you re-registration forms are due by March 15th to reserve your space with a $100 deposit. Remaining balance due April 14th.

ROOT BELIEF: MARCH
March:  Unite
I will respect everyone in the St. Peter’s “family” including parents, teachers, staff, and other students.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
A St. Peter Student will develop awareness and appreciation of Catholic principles and practices.

WALK-A-THON
All money for the Walk-A-Thon was due on Friday, February 10th. This was a mandatory fundraiser. Please submit your $100 as soon as possible. Winners will be announced at the Walk-A-Thon on March 10th. Please return your permission forms for this event.

ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT
The application process for applying for the Archdiocese Family Grant for 2017-2018 is now accepting applications for next school year (August, 2017-May, 2018). Please go on to mytads.com and select 2017-2018 and be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.)

BASIC FUND
New Students entering 2017-2018 need to complete the Basic Fund Application no later than March 10, 2017

Renewal Families will be filling out their Basic Fund Renewal Application in March, 2017. All student accounts need to be current with no past due balances. Please be sure you have your 2016 income tax information or 2016 income information (calworks, social security, food stamps, etc.) For questions, please contact our office.

 NO TARDIES
In our efforts to get all students to school on time, we will continue to give rewards for the children that are not late to school. If your child has no tardies during the month of February, he/she can have a free dress on March 7th.

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018
The application for the 2017-2018 school year is available for new students.  Please encourage friends, family, and co-workers to stop by the school for a tour and to pick up an application. Student Shadow Days:  Students in Grades 1-7 can spend a day at St. Peter’s to meet teachers and students.  Any day of the week is available, Monday-Friday. Call the office at (415) 647-8662 to arrange a shadow date. If you have a new Kindergartener or know someone who is interested, please call the office to register for the next Morning in Kindergarten: Monday, March 6th from 10:00-11:00 AM at St. Peter’s School (1266 Florida Street).

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Veronica Juarez K             Bianca Langlois 6B
Leticia Alarcon 3rd             Rafael Campos 8A
Yasmin Bello-Leon 5th    Guadalupe Sandoval 8B
Daniel Mejia 6A

 IN THE CLASSROOM

In K –This week, students will participate in shared research and writing projects. Students will work with partners to create their transportation poster.

In 3rd – We are beginning to study multiplication in Math. Please help your child/children by studying the multiplication tables through the 12's. It is critical that student's know these by the end of 3rd grade. Practicing every night will help reach that goal. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

In 5th – In Religion this week, we will begin our discussion about Lent.  In Math, we are learning how to multiply fractions and mixed numbers.  We are also studying the US Presidents in History through songs and online games, so at home your child should be studying the Presidents as well.

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Science – 6: Students are getting their weather reports ready for broadcast! 7: Students are completing their genetic disorder presentation and wrapping up their chapter on heredity. 8: Students are fine-tuning their mouse trap cars and getting them ready for races!

6th and 7th Grade ELA: 6th and 7th graders are continuing their unit on poetry. This week, 7th graders will be looking at classic examples of elegies and the format of modern “Slam” poetry. 6th graders will continue identifying and interpreting figurative language, as well as practicing to write their own. 8th Grade Religion: We are wrapping our unit on the Reformation and Counter-Reformation movements by creating skits that summarize the most important events and concepts of the era. Students are working with groups to write their scripts and produce their plays.

6th – 8th Grade Social Studies is finishing up Black History Month activities and projects. By the end of the week, 6th grade will be starting the Ancient India Unit, 7th grade will be presenting their Medieval Castle projects, and 8th grade will be learning about the causes and effects of the War of 1812. 6B Religion is preparing for Lent and making Lenten promises.

8th Grade Language Arts: Students have showcased a couple pieces from their Poetry Collection Portfolio. They will begin the introduction to their third text, "Zoot Suit" by Luis Valdez this week. 6th Grade Language Arts: Students are continuing to read Hatchet. They are enjoying the struggles and triumphs Brain, the main character, faces as he tries to survive in the Canadian forest alone. In addition to reading in class, students are creating Book Notes as a comprehension tool.

REMINDERS:

March 4th                Reconciliation 11:30 AM        

March 6th                Morning in K 10:00 AM

March 7th                Free Dress – No Tardies (February)

                                5th Academy of Sciences

                                Lenten Mass 8:30 AM

March 10th               Walk-A-Thon 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

March 15th               Lenten Mass 8:30 AM

March 17th               No School – Faculty Retreat