QUE PASA 9/20/2017 (English)

Dear Parents,

Later this week, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, or as we lovingly call it, Mercy Day!  At St. Peter’s, we remember and celebrate the Sisters of Mercy who founded our school and continue to care for and support our students to this day.

The sisters of Mercy our living examples to us for living out the mission of Mercy.  

MERCY means to show love and compassion towards others; to forgive others and to be grateful to be forgiven by others; to show charity and generosity, especially to those in need; to have the courage to stand up for what’s right, especially for others who are afraid to stand up for themselves; to have faith in God.  MERCY means having an open heart and open mind.

Let’s remember to be thankful for all the good works of the Sisters of Mercy, and try our best to live out the mission of Mercy ourselves, not only at St. Peter’s School, but everywhere! 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

ST. PETER’S ATHLETIC SWEATS

Please see the attached order form to place an order for the gray St. Peter’s Sweats and T-shirt.  Order forms are also available in the office or on the schoolyard before the 7:55 AM bell.  These sweats are on sale for a limited time only, so don’t miss out!

DACA RENEWAL SERVICE
ATTENTION: For any DACA recipients who live in the Bay Area and qualify to renew their DACA.  San Francisco's office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs will be holding a workshop on September 23 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Mission High School in San Francisco.  Attorneys will help you do your renewals for FREE.  If you are in financial need, they will pay the $495 fee to the Department of Homeland Security.  Please share if you know anyone in need of this service.

JOIN A PARENT GROUP!

A fun way to get involved with St. Peter’s School is through one of our caring Parent Groups!

- Madrinas/Padrinos help in marketing our school and in welcoming new students and families to our school family.

- The Community Builders help plan school events to strengthen our community and raise funds for the school.

- Campus Care helps to maintain the physical well-being and safety of the school.

All these groups can use your help, energy, and expertise!  To join, please contact Mrs. Jimenez at sjimenez@sanpedro.org or leave a message in the office.

SUNDAY FAMILY MASS

This Sunday, September 24, will be our first Sunday Family Mass of the school year.  Please join us at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s Church as we celebrate of the Eucharist.  Students who attend this Mass in school uniform will receive a Free Dress Pass for Monday, September 25.  (There will be no reception after this mass.  Our first Family Mass reception will be in October.)

SHIELD THE VULNERABLE

Complete the online course on www.shieldthevulnerable.org.  This course is necessary for adults to volunteer with children, including volunteering as a field trip chaperone.  Directions for accessing the course are available on our school website—www.stpeterssf.org—under the August 30 Que Pasa section.  Or pick up a paper copy of the directions from the school office.  Your certificate of completion is good for 3 years.  Submit your certificate of online course completion by Sept. 29 and receive 6 hours of parent participation.

IN THE CLASSROOM

KINDER - This week, our faith focus is that God gives us our five senses. We will identify that our five senses are gifts from God and that our senses help us learn about the world. Also, we will participate in shared research and writing projects.

1A - This week in we are beginning with our First Grade ELA program. Please help your child practice their spelling and sight words on the front of their homework packet. We are also starting our first investigation in the science lab, looking at the different things air can do. In religion we are talking about the importance of The Bible. In social studies we are talking about classroom rules and being a leader. In math we are continuing to focus on number sense.

2A - We will be reading and talking about how animals need our care; finding the differences of 12 or less using "count back" strategy; grouping objects; comparing and contrasting our lives now with those of past; identifying everyday heroes. Reminder: First Communion Meeting is next Wednesday 9/27 at 6:00 p.m.

3A - This week we are investigating apples in Science class. We will use our senses to explore what an apple looks like, feels like, tastes like and smells like.  We will write our findings in our Science journals and share them with our partners.

4A - I want to first thank 4A students and their families for giving so much last week and supporting St. Peter School's Student Council and those affected by Hurricane Harvey.  This week 4A will continue to identify the sequence of events in a text, understand the properties of addition, and understand that at Mass we give thanks and praise to God, especially for the gift of Jesus.

5A – We're starting our first novel study this week! 5th grade will be reading and analyzing The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. In math, students will continue practicing writing numbers through billions and into decimals in both standard and expanded form. We will also practice giving and receiving feedback on our writing.

6AReligion - 6th Grade Religion is beginning the study of the Old Testament with the story of Abraham and Sarah and learning about Abraham's total faith in God.  Language Arts –  Students will be looking at how authors develop characters in their short stories, both directly and indirectly. We'll be practicing how to make inferences about characters' traits using clues from the text.  Social Studies - 6th Grade Social Studies is answering the question: Which Sumerian achievement was most significant to changing the way they lived?   Science - 6th graders will be investigating the properties of air in the science lab this week.  Math - 6th graders are honing their skills with decimal operations.

7A/7B  Language Arts - Students have focused on the types of conflict and how it is the driving force to any story. They will now put their knowledge to the test with a quiz and essay assessment. Additionally, students will be introduced to their first novel, Walk Two Moons, by Sharon Creech. A series of pre-reading activities will take place to further aid comprehension as students read.  Social Studies – 7th Grade is comparing and contrasting the three major world religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism as they are learning about the final major world religion, Islam.  Math - 7th graders have been working incredibly hard on adding and subtracting negative integers, we will take a short integer break to look at order of operations and expressions this week.  Science - Students complete their cellular processes stop-motion animations and begin their review of what they have learned so far.

8A  Religion – 8th Grade Religion groups are presenting significant words and definitions that will appear on the ACRE test so that their peers can better understand the importance and meanings of the terms.   Language Arts - Students completed their Personal Narrative Essay with a strong finish! They will now begin the pre-reading activities for their first novel, Mockingbird, by Kathryn Erskine this week. This will serve as contextual background of the different topics and themes that will be introduced as they read.   Social Studies - 8th Grade is finishing their comparisons of the 13 Original Colonies.  They will begin to notice conflict that begins to spark between England and the Colonies and between the Colonies and the Native Americans.   Math - 8th grade is working on expressions and equations and will be learning how to make equations from a table.  Science - Students are defining ions, isotopes, and drawing electron orbitals.

REMINDERS

September 20        7th Grade Parent Preview

                              Meeting at 6:00 PM for

                              Caritas Creek Camp, in  

                              Faculty Meeting Room

September 22        Mercy Day Mass, 8:30 AM   

                               (Students in complete

                                uniform; no sweats)

September 24        Sunday Family Mass,

                              9:30 AM 

September 25       12:30 Dismissal

September 27       First Communion Meeting at

                             6:00 PM in Church

QUE PASA 9/13/2017 (English)

Dear Parents,

This week marked the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, when thousands of people were killed or injured as a result of hate and ignorance.  Many felt fear and anxiety.  Yet in response, people showed compassion, unity, courage, and service as they helped those in need.

In a way, the attacks of 9/11 remind me of our current political climate, and how people may feel fear and anxiety because of the decisions made by our nation’s leaders.  This makes our work at St. Peter’s even more meaningful and important, as we guide children to act in unity with love and knowledge.  We want St. Peter’s School to be a safe place for students to grow and learn, where they can accomplish their goals with open hearts and open minds. 

Together, then, let us pray for peace and pray for our country’s leaders.  We continue to strive to live out St. Peter’s KEYS.

Knowledge feeds GROWTH.

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

ST. PETER’S ATHLETIC SWEATS

Please see the attached order form (or obtain a form in the office) to place an order for the gray St. Peter’s Sweats and T-shirt.

DIMES FROM HEAVEN

The “Dimes from Heaven” collection will help to benefit Student Council events for this year.  Also, part of the proceeds will be donated to help victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.  The classes in grades K-4 and 5-8 that raise the most money will win an ice cream party!

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURE

All students not registered for any after school programs must leave the schoolyard by 3:15 PM on regular dismissal days and 2:30 PM on early dismissal days. Students may not leave the schoolyard and return to the campus after dismissal. At no time will a student be allowed to be on campus unsupervised.  Parents must also leave the campus at this time, unless they have an appointment with a teacher or administration.

All students who participate in any after school activity should register for the BVCC St. Peter’s After School Program.  Financial Assistance is available.  Please see BVCC Directors Sheri Schlicker or Rochelle Celedon if you have any questions about registration.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

If you would like your child to receive Baptism, Reconciliation, or First Eucharist, please fill out a form in the office by September 15.

PARKING NOTIFICATIONS

If a parking spot in the school/church parking lot is marked with a YELLOW number or blocked with an orange cone, please do not park in that space.  Those spaces are rented by the church and must be kept open for the parking tenants.

Please do not park in the white zone in front of the Alabama Street gate--this is only a drop-off area—and avoid parking on the sidewalk.  Also, do not block the rectory driveways, since this will prevent our priests from attending to their many important commitments.

TUITION NOTICE

The Tuitions Office will send out Tuition statements in both paper form and via email.  Through email, the statement will be an attachment, so please make sure you open the attachment to access the information!  If you have questions, contact the tuitions office at tuition-office@sanpedro.org

JOIN A PARENT GROUP!

A fun way to get involved with St. Peter’s School is through one of our caring Parent Groups!

- Madrinas/Padrinos help in marketing our school and in welcoming new students and families to our school family.

- The Community Builders help plan school events to strengthen our community and raise funds for the school.

- Campus Care helps to maintain the physical well-being and safety of the school.

All these groups can use your help, energy, and expertise!  To join, please contact Mrs. Jimenez at sjimenez@sanpedro.org or leave a message in the office.

SHIELD THE VULNERABLE

Complete the online course on www.shieldthevulnerable.org.  This course is necessary for adults to volunteer with children, including volunteering as a field trip chaperone.  Directions for accessing the course are available on our school website—www.stpeterssf.org—under the August 30 Que Pasa section.  Or pick up a paper copy of the directions from the school office.  Your certificate of completion is good for 3 years.  Submit your certificate of online course completion by Sept. 29 and receive 6 hours of parent participation.

IN THE CLASSROOM

KINDER - This week, we will explore what makes a good citizen. Students will demonstrate that being a good citizen involves taking turns, sharing, taking responsibility, practicing honesty, self-control, and being nice to others. Please discuss with your child the importance of becoming a responsible citizen. Thank you for all your support.

1A - This week in First Grade we will be finishing our review of Kindergarten reading skills. Please help your child prepare for their Smart Start sight word test on Friday. We will be continuing to express how we're feeling using "I Messages" and talking about the importance of respecting the rights and opinions of others.

2A - 2nd Grade will be reading for character, setting and events; continue adding and start subtracting within 20; sharing family photos and histories; talking about heroes; grouping solid objects; practicing our prayers; and we will receive a blessing at mass! Read to your child nightly, sign your child's reading log on Thursday night, and turn it in on Friday. Read to your child, let them read to you, go to the library!

3A - This week 3A is doing STAR Testing for Math.  In Religion we are practicing how to CORRECTLY make the sign of the cross. Parents please practice with your son or daughter as several students are using the wrong hand or not crossing over for the Holy Spirit.  That test will be given individually.

4A - This week 4A will identify and use imperative and exclamatory sentences, write numbers in expanded form from standard form, and identify and use synonyms. 

5A – The 5th grade class is using the story “Mama's Nightingale” this week to continue using context clues to find the meaning of vocabulary words and discuss immigration. We're continuing to review fractions, place value, and units of measurement in math.

6A  Religion - 6th Grade Religion class will be spent preparing for the Building Bridges program with Paula Pardini as she visits our class for the first time on September 14th to work with the class on building a Faith Community.  Language Arts – 6A ELA will continue to work on short story elements by analyzing different types of conflict, such as internal and external. We'll also start developing ideas to write our own short stories that include multiple layers of conflict.  Social Studies - 6th Grade will be studying Mesopotamia as the first well known civilization and they will learn what components are required in order for a group of people to be labeled a civilization.  Science - 6th grade scientists are completing data for our class weather chart and beginning their investigation of the science behind severe weather.

7A/7B  Language Arts - Students are continuing to identify and analyze the types of conflict in a short story. They are transitioning to applying the types on conflict, internal or external, in their very own short story!

Social Studies – 7th Grade Social Studies will continue their study of the region of Arabia, they will act our stories from Arabian Nights, and they will begin to learn about the origins of the Islamic Religion.  Science - Students will be finalizing their models of photosynthesis and cellular respiration and begin their test study.

8A  Religion – 8th Grade is preparing for Paula Pardini to visit and begin her second year with them in the Building Bridges program.  Language Arts - Students are wrapping up their STAR Testing this week. They are in the beginning stages of composing their Personal Narratives based on a challenge they overcame or currently overcoming.  Social Studies - 8th Grade is researching the American colonies in depth and will be sharing their expertise through a brochure project.  Science - Students will continue to learn more about atoms and how the periodic table describes different versions of them for us.

REMINDERS

September 5-15     STAR Testing Window

September 11-15   “Dimes from Heaven”  

                               Collection

September 13        8th grade Parent Meeting, 7:30

                              AM or 6:00 PM in the Faculty   

                              Meeting Room

September 20        7th Grade Parent Preview

                              Meeting at 6:00 PM for

                              Caritas Creek Camp

September 22        Mercy Day Mass, 8:30 AM

QUE PASA September 6, 2017

Dear Parents,

Last week, we completed our first FULL week of school!  Great job, everyone!

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended Back-to-School Night last Wednesday.  We want to continue to work as partners to support your child’s overall growth.

If you were unable to attend, please make sure you have received any handouts and important information from your child’s teacher(s).  If you were unable to attend or you forgot to pick up your Parent-Student handbook at Back-to-School Night, your child should have brought home a handbook.  Please go over this handbook with your child, and sign and return the form inside.

As we move forward in partnership, let’s stay united as we encourage each other to live out St. Peter’s KEYS!

Knowledge feeds GROWTH.

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If your child has not yet returned all the required forms--Emergency Card, Medical Packet, Permission to walk/talk public transportation after school, Photo Release form, Technology Acceptable Use Policy, Email address verification—please make sure those are submitted right away.  The information provided on these forms is very important for the safety of your child.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURE

All students not registered for any after school programs must leave the schoolyard by 3:15 PM on regular dismissal days and 2:30 PM on early dismissal days. Students may not leave the schoolyard and return to the campus after dismissal. At no time will a student be allowed to be on campus unsupervised.  Parents must also leave the campus at this time, unless they have an appointment with a teacher or administration.

All students who participate in any after school activity should register for the BVCC St. Peter’s After School Program.  Financial Assistance is available.  Please see BVCC Directors Sheri Schlicker or Rochelle Celedon if you have any questions about registration.

STAR TESTING

September 5-15 is our first STAR Testing window.  During this time, students will take the computer adaptive STAR test in both Language and Math.  The results of these tests will be available to the teachers in order to help meet students’ needs.  Throughout the year, students will participate in progress monitoring and universal screenings using the STAR test to provide input on academic growth.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

If you would like your child to receive Baptism, Reconciliation, or First Eucharist, please fill out a form in the office by September 15.

PARKING NOTIFICATIONS

If a parking spot in the school/church parking lot is marked with a YELLOW number or blocked with an orange cone, please do not park in that space.  Those spaces are rented by the church and must be kept open for the parking tenants.

Please do not park in the white zone in front of the Alabama Street gate--this is only a drop-off area—and avoid parking on the sidewalk.  Also, do not block the rectory driveways, since this will prevent our priests from attending to their many important commitments.

TUITION NOTICE

This month, our Tuitions Office will be sending out Tuition statements in both paper form and via email.  Through email, the statement will be an attachment, so please make sure you open the attachment to access the information!  If you have questions, contact the tuitions office at tuition-office@sanpedro.org

JOIN A PARENT GROUP!

A fun way to get involved with St. Peter’s School is through one of our caring Parent Groups!

- Madrinas/Padrinos help in marketing our school and in welcoming new students and families to our school family.

- The Community Builders help plan school events to strengthen our community and raise funds for the school.

- Campus Care helps to maintain the physical well-being and safety of the school.

All these groups can use your help, energy, and expertise!  To join, please contact Mrs. Jimenez at sjimenez@sanpedro.org or leave a message in the office.

SHIELD THE VULNERABLE

Complete the online course on www.shieldthevulnerable.org.  This course is necessary for adults to volunteer with children, including volunteering as a field trip chaperone.  Directions for accessing the course are available on our school website—www.stpeterssf.org—under the August 30 Que Pasa section.  Or pick up a paper copy of the directions from the school office.  Your certificate of completion is good for 3 years.  Submit your certificate of online course completion by Sept. 29 and receive 6 hours of parent participation.

IN THE CLASSROOM

KINDER - Our faith focus this week is that God loves us. Students will discover that taking care of someone or something is a sign that a person or thing is special to us. Also, we will thank God for his love for us and celebrate that "we are children of God."

1A - This week we are continuing to work on our classroom procedures and talking about community. We are working on solving our disagreements and problems using the “I Message.” Please ask your child to demonstrate it for you. Thanks so much for all of your help.

2A - 2nd Grade will be reading “Big Red Lollipop” and How Families Celebrate; continuing with strategies to add sums within 20; sharing family photos and histories, talking about signs of baptism and getting blessings at mass.

3A - We are hard at work practicing our basic addition and subtraction facts, reviewing our prayers and reading orally

4A - This week 4A will describe who we respect and care for God's creation, identify the sequence of events in a passage, and understand place value through the hundred millions.

5A – The 5th graders will be reviewing quotients and fraction properties in math. We'll begin working on fictional narrative writing in ELA review how to define new vocabulary words using context clues. We'll be studying looking at the connection of neurons & growth mindset in science and introducing our new unit on early Americans in social studies.

6A  Religion - 6th Grade Religion will be illustrating what the St Peter's KEYS mean to them to create a classroom poster of each key.  Language Arts – We are continuing our analysis of setting and social context in short stories. We will finish reading the Sherlock Holmes mystery "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" and have our first vocabulary and grammar test on Friday.   Social Studies - 6th Grade Social Studies will begin to explore the question: "Why is it important to study the past?"  Science - Students will be continuing their observations of the weather in their lab notebooks and learning about the key features of a weather forecast.

7A/7B  Language Arts - Students are identifying the types of conflict.  Social Studies – 7th Grade has watched the Roman Empire Fall and they will begin to shift their focus to the physical geography and life in Arabia.  Science - Students will begin creating a model of photosynthesis and cellular respiration...some of the most important processes in the world!

8A  Language Arts - Students are currently focusing on Personal Narratives, what it means, how it applies to everyday and literature based examples.  Social Studies - 8th is answering the question: "What consequences occur when two different cultures meet?" And they will use the answer to that question as a guide in their understanding of the beginning of our US Colonization Unit.   Science - Students are beginning their work on the creation of models of atoms and molecules.

REMINDERS

September 5-15     STAR Testing Window

September 7          St. Ignatius High School  

                              presentation to 8th graders at St.  

                              Peter’s School

September 11-15   “Dimes from Heaven” Collection

September 12        School Mass, 8:15 AM

September 13        8th grade Parent Meeting, 7:30 AM  

                              or 6:00 PM in the Faculty Meeting

                              Room

QUE PASA AUGUST 30, 2017 (English)

Dear Parents,

Our school year is off to a strong start!  This would not be possible without all the support from KEY people—teachers, parents, support staff, and volunteers.  Such positive things can happen when we all work together.

Remember that parents and guardians are encouraged to join the School Morning Meetings at the beginning and ending of each school week.  In case you’re not sure, a sign saying “ASSEMBLY TODAY” will be up in the schoolyard to signify that we will be having a Morning meeting that day.

Please make sure that you are registered to receive notifications for SchoolSpeak, our online communications system.  If you have not been receiving notices, contact the office and provide your email so that your contact information can be updated on the system.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Back to School Night is scheduled for TONIGHT-- Wednesday, August 30. Please see the schedule below for the schedule for Back-to-School Night.  Child care by BVCC will be available.

6:00 – 6:25  Parents visit Grades K – 5 classrooms

6:00 – 6:40  Visit booths on the schoolyard

·      Pick up the Parent-Student Handbook at designated tables.

·      Learn about the Madrinas, Community Builders, and Campus Care parent groups, and sign up as a volunteer.

·      Register for the Buena Vista Child Care After-school Program.

·      Sign up for upcoming CYO Athletic teams.

6:50 – 7:10  Parent Meeting in the Church

7:15 – 7:45  Parent meeting in Church for grades 6-8

Please make sure you pick up your Parent-Student Handbook at Back-to-School Night. This is a very important document for you and your child to review. 

CULTURAL VISION

The implementation of our cultural vision—KEYS—is already having a positive impact on our school community.  The children are encouraged to live out our school’s values of Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH.

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs

     courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Please continue to join us in helping students to live their values in all they say and do.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please make sure to read and complete all the forms that were sent home with your child last week--

Emergency Card, Medical Packet, Permission to walk/talk public transportation after school, Photo Release form, Technology Acceptable Use Policy, Email address verification.  The information provided on these forms is very important and due back to the office by Friday, September 1st.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURE

All students not registered for any after school programs must leave the schoolyard by 3:15 PM on regular dismissal days and 2:30 PM on early dismissal days. Students may not leave the schoolyard and return to the campus after dismissal. At no time will a student be allowed to be on campus unsupervised.  Parents must also leave the campus at this time, unless they have an appointment with a teacher or administration.

All students who participate in any after school activity should register for the BVCC St. Peter’s After School Program.  Financial Assistance is available.  Please see BVCC Directors Sheri Schlicker or Rochelle Celedon if you have any questions about registration.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

If you would like your child to receive Baptism, Reconciliation, or First Eucharist, please fill out a form in the office by September 15.

PARKING LOT

If a parking spot in the school/church parking lot is blocked with an orange cone, please do not park in that space.  Those spaces are rented by the church and must be kept open for the parking tenants.

Please do not park in the white zone in front of the Alabama Street gate; this is only for a drop-off area. Also please avoid parking on the sidewalk. 

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

In the Que Pasa today is information concerning the Student Accident Insurance provided by the Archdiocese. The insurance will cover your child for injury at school.

TDAP VACCINATIONS

California Law, (California State Law A354) requires that all students entering 7th-12th grades show proof of a Tdap (Whooping Cough) Pertussis booster shot. If you have not already done so, please submit documentation to the school no later than August 28th. The San Francisco Department of Health informs us we cannot offer a grace period for those who do not have a booster. Please contact your child’s health care provider and arrange for the Tdap booster.

IN THE CLASSROOM

KINDER - Last week, we read the book Chrysanthemum. It's about a little mouse that was given a very large name but when she goes to school, her friends teased her. This week, we will discuss how teasing hurts others and ways we can deal with being teased. Then we will talk about our names and make a class graph with the amount of letters in our names, following words from left to right and top to bottom.

1A - In First Grade this week we are continuing to review reading and math learned in Kindergarten. We are talking about the responsibilities of a first grader and learning about families and communities. Please check your child's homework packet every night. Thank you for a wonderful start to the year. I'm looking forward to seeing you at Back-to-School Night on 8/30/2017.

2A - 2nd Grade will be reading “Help! A Story of Friendship,” diving right into adding and subtracting within 20, sharing family photos and histories, and celebrating God's light and baptism photos

4A - This week 4A will learn the Scripture story of Creation, identify the sequence of events in a passage, and understand place value through the hundred thousands. 

5A - 5th grade students began the school year by reflecting on what kind of classroom community we want to create with the help of the mentor text What If Everybody Did That? We will be starting academic content this week with a review of sentence structure in grammar, analyzing story structure using humorous reading passages from Wayside School is Falling Down, and exploring place value to the billions in math. 5th graders will also be completing job applications for our classroom economy this week!

6A  Religion - We’re working on an "About Me" poster to share what makes them unique.  Language Arts – We’ll begin an introduction to the short story. We will learn about the different elements that make up fiction writing and also work on rules of capitalization.   Social Studies - We will answer the question: Why study History?  Science - Our 6th grade scientists are beginning the year by setting up their lab notebooks and learning about different kinds of severe weather.  

 7A/7B  Religion - 7th grade has been buzzing with joy and positivity in the first days back!  We will take that and integrate it into looking at different types of prayer and why we pray.  We will then make our own 7th grade prayer.  Math sees us learn how to use our resources and learn about the different strategies to solve mathematical problems that we will see through out the year using all mathematical practices.  Language Arts - Welcome back! This week we are focusing on getting to know one another, while also learning the importance of 7th Grade. Students will begin formal instruction mid-week.  Social Studies – We will walk through our textbook and identify what we already know and what we want to learn during the 7th grade units this school year.  Science - Students will begin to explore the processes necessary for plant life to thrive.

8A Religion – We will be participating in some 'growth experiences' to understand our current relationship with God. We’ll also take an 8th grade Religion pretest.  Language Arts - Welcome back to another exciting year at Saint Peter's! This week we are focusing on getting to know one another, while also looking into the High School Application process. Students will begin formal instruction mid-week.  Social Studies - We’ll be looking at concept maps we made at the end of 7th grade and start to place US History events in the order they took place.  Science - Students will begin to explore what makes all the matter in the world.

EARN PARENT HOURS!!!

Complete the Safe Environment Training on Shield the Vulnerable by Friday, September 29, 2017, and receive 6 parent hours towards your St. Peter’s Parent Participation time!  Your Certificate of Completion is then valid for 3 years!

Please follow these instructions to complete the Safe Environment Training:

• Go to www.shieldthevulnerable.org

• Click “First time signup”

• On drop-down menu, choose “Catholic Diocese”

• Select “San Francisco Archdiocese”

• For “Type of User,” choose ADULT.  Then click Continue.

• You will be directed to an information page.  Fill out the personal information requested.

• Click “Next.”  There will be a drop-down menu.  Type--choose “Elementary School.”

• Next “Location,”  choose “San Francisco”

• Select School, choose “St. Peter”

• For Primary position, choose “Parent”

• You will be directed to a summary page to verify your information.

• Next, you may begin the online course!

When you have completed the course, submit your certificate to the office by Friday, September 29, and receive your 6 hours of Parent Participation.

REMINDERS:

August 30             Back-to-School Night,

                                 6:00-8:00 PM

September 1           All school forms due

September 1           Opening School Year Mass, 

                                8:30 AM                 

September 4           No School – Labor Day   

                               Holiday

September 5-15      STAR Testing Window

QUE PASA AUGUST 23, 2017

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to school! Mr. Suarez (Director of School Culture and Community Life), Mrs. Fresnoza (Director of Academics), all the teachers, and I hope that you had a restful summer break.

We warmly welcome all new students and families to our school community.  In addition, we have some new faculty and volunteers joining our school family.  Our new 5th grade teacher is Ms. Emily Storms.  Ms. Sandra Ruiz and Ms. Myranda Empric are our new Mercy Corps volunteers.  Finally, we welcome Mr. Jim Sanchez and Ms. Lissette Lopez as our new Athletic Co-Directors. 

The school doors open at 7:30 AM. You may drop off your child as early as 7:15 AM at the Alabama St. gate.  If you must drop off your child before 7:15 AM, please bring him/her into Church for the 7:00 AM Mass so that they will be supervised at all times.

The Pastor, Father Moises Agudo, has asked us to keep the parking lot on Alabama St. locked during the school day.  It will be open from 7:30-8:15 AM and 2:00-3:30 PM for parent use. 

The Que Pasa will be sent to you every Wednesday.  In addition, it will be posted on the school website, www.stpeterssf.org and sent to you via SchoolSpeak.  Please take the time to read through the newsletter each week since it does contain important information.

I look forward to a great school year with everyone in our St. Peter’s School family!

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Back to School Night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30.  There will be childcare available if necessary.  Please see the attached flyer for the schedule for Back-to-School Night.  

CULTURAL VISION

This year, St. Peter’s is implementing a cultural vision with the acronym KEYS, which is based on our core values of Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH.

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Throughout the year the teachers and students will be focusing on how to live out this vision.  Please join us in helping students to live their values in all they say and do.

CAFETERIA

Cafeteria service will begin on Thursday, August 24th. Please make sure your child brings payment for lunch if he/she will be purchasing their lunch.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please make sure to read and complete all the forms that were sent home with your child today. The information provided on these forms is very important and due back to the office by Friday, September 1st.

BVCC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Buena Vista Child Care (BVCC) After School Program is available to students in grades K-8 beginning on Thursday, August 24th.  It begins after dismissal and closes at 6:00 PM.  All students must be registered and past-due payments must be paid for students to participate in the program.

STUDENT DISMISSAL

All students not registered for and participating in the after school programs must leave the schoolyard by 3:15 PM on regular dismissal days and 2:30 PM on early dismissal days. Students may not leave the schoolyard and return to the campus after dismissal. At no time will a student be allowed to be on campus unsupervised.  Parents must also leave the campus at this time, unless they have an appointment with a teacher or administration.

TDAP VACCINATIONS

California Law, (California State Law A354) requires that all students entering 7th-12th grades show proof of a Tdap (Whooping Cough) Pertussis booster shot. If you have not already done so, please submit documentation to the school no later than August 28th. The San Francisco Department of Health informs us we cannot offer a grace period for those who do not have a booster. Please contact your child’s health care provider and arrange for the Tdap booster.

 REMINDERS:

August 30               Back-to-School Night, 6:00-8:00 PM

September 1           All school forms due

September 1           Opening School Year Mass, 8:30 AM                 

September 4           No School – Labor Day Holiday

Que Pasa June 7, 2017

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to the 8th Graders who graduate on Friday, June 2nd and received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, June 3rd.

 All registration payments for 2017-2018 are now past due. The remaining balance was due April 14th. If you paid the deposit your space was only guaranteed up through April 14th. Please come to the office and make your final payment.

The last day of school is June 9th. School begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 10:30 AM. There is no extended care available. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up at 10:30 AM.

 Ms. Hammen and I would like to thank everyone as we walk through these last days of our time at St. Peter’s. We offer this prayer for you: Dear God, As we say our final farewell to the faculty, students and families of St. Peter's School we entrust them into your care. We pray for happiness and joy to be ahead of them, for wisdom and guidance to be beside them, and for grace and truth to be behind them, pushing them onwards into your goodness. We know that you will always love and protect them, wherever they go. Amen.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

The school office will be open in the Summer from

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday –Thursday. The office will be closed on Friday’s.

YEARBOOK ORDERS

It is time to order your yearbook! This year our yearbook is full of pictures of the many events and celebrations we have during the year. Having a yearbook is a wonderful way to remember your teachers, classmates, and special friends. The cost is $25.

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.

BVCC SUMMER CAMP

We will be taking applications here at St. Peter’s for the BVCC Summer Camp. The Director will be picking up applications on a daily basis. If you need assistance with paying for the camp please call the number provided for you on the flyer. The camp includes breakfast, snack and lunch at no extra cost.

REMINDERS:

June 7th                  Minimum Day

June 8th                  Minimum Day

                                Awards Assembly

June 9th                  Last Day of School

                                Mass 9:15 AM

                                Dismissal 10:30 AM

Que Pasa May 31, 2017

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to the 8th Graders who will graduate on Friday, June 2nd and will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, June 3rd.

 All registration payments for 2017-2018 are now past due. The remaining balance was due April 14th. If you paid the deposit your space was only guaranteed up through April 14th. Please come to the office and make your final payment.

 Please continue to check that your child is in the correct uniform each day. As we come to the end of the school year please also remind your child that appropriate behavior is expected of every student at all times and in all places.

ROOT BELIEF: MAY

May:  Serve

I will live by the example of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy by caring and praying for those in need.  I will care for the environment and all of God’s creation. I will share my time, talents, and gifts to make the world a better place.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

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

YEARBOOK ORDERS

It is time to order your yearbook! This year our yearbook is full of pictures of the many events and celebrations we have during the year. Having a yearbook is a wonderful way to remember your teachers, classmates, and special friends. The cost is $25.

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 May, he/she can have a free dress on June 6th.

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.

KINDERGARTEN END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

The Kindergarten end of year celebration will be held on June 7th at 9:30 AM. This is the last day of school for Kindergarten and their dismissal will be at 11:00 AM. Call the school office (415) 647-8662 for more information.

BVCC SUMMER CAMP

We will be taking applications here at St. Peter’s for the BVCC Summer Camp. The Director will be picking up applications on a daily basis. If you need assistance with paying for the camp please call the number provided for you on the flyer. The camp includes breakfast, snack and lunch at no extra cost.

REMINDERS:

June 1st                   Archbishop Cordileone Visit

                                8th Grade Confirmation Practice 6:00 PM

June 2nd                 8th Grade Graduation Mass 9:30 AM

                                8th Grade Reception after Mass

                                8th Grade Graduation 5:00 PM

June 3rd                 Confirmation 10:00 AM Church

June 6th                 No Tardies May – Free Dress

June 7th                  Minimum Day

                                Kindergarten Last Day

June 8th                  Minimum Day

                                Awards Assembly

June 9th                  Last Day of School

                                 Mass 9:15 AM

                              Dismissal 10:30 AM

Que Pasa May 24, 2017

Dear Parents,

Thank you to Mrs. Jimenez, Sr. Marian Rose, Ms. Avila, Mrs. Marissa Gonzalez, the altar server, readers, choir and all the many helpers for the wonderful Family Mass and reception on Saturday. Also thank you to Mr. Molina (Angely 4th) who did a wonderful job of cleaning up the front of the school on Florida Street. Thank you to Mrs. Jimenez, Ms. Martinez and the parent group for their hard work on the nacho sale.

 Archbishop Cordileone will visit St. Peter’s School on Thursday, June 1st. He will celebrate Mass and then visit with the students and faculty. Also please join us on Sunday, June 18th at 10:00 AM when Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass at St. Peter for the parish.

 All registration payments for 2017-2018 are now past due. The remaining balance was due April 14th. If you paid the deposit your space was only guaranteed up through April 14th. Please come to the office and make your final payment.

ROOT BELIEF: MAY

May:  Serve

I will live by the example of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy by caring and praying for those in need.  I will care for the environment and all of God’s creation. I will share my time, talents, and gifts to make the world a better place.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

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

YEARBOOK ORDERS

It is time to order your yearbook! This year our yearbook is full of pictures of the many events and celebrations we have during the year. Having a yearbook is a wonderful way to remember your teachers, classmates, and special friends. The cost is $25.

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 May, he/she can have a free dress on June 6th.

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 for information.

KINDERGARTEN END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

The Kindergarten end of year celebration will be held on June 7th at 9:30 AM. This is the last day of school for Kindergarten and their dismissal will be at 11:00 AM.

BVCC SUMMER CAMP

We will be taking applications here at St. Peter’s for the BVCC Summer Camp. The Director will be picking up applications on a daily basis. If you need assistance with paying for the camp please call the number provided for you on the flyer. The camp includes breakfast, snack and lunch at no extra cost.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Wyatt Baldago 3rd               Juan Galvez 6B

Ms. Avila 5º                        Luisana Morales Mondoy 8A

Luis Flores 6A                    Kassandra Navarrete 8B

IN THE CLASSROOM

In 2nd – Second grade will be measuring using standard and non-standard units, comparing and contrasting stories, creating collages of fair and unfair actions, and talking about how Jesus is fair with everyone.

In 3rd – Third grade is continuing their investigation on Owls. The owl pellets have been very exciting. We are also continuing to pray and sing to Mary every morning during the month of May. We sing Las Mañanitas every Tuesday and Thursday. Please feel free to join us any day of the week at about 8:30 AM.

In 5th – In Religion this week, we will continue to analyze the meaning of the Lord's Prayer.  In Science, we will be learning more about chemical reactions in our investigations, and describe what a precipitate and reactant are.

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Science 6: Students are headed deeper into space and exploring the rest of the solar system! 7: Students are reviewing their knowledge of organ systems as they prepare to show what they know. 8: Students are reviewing what they know about waves as they prepare to test on these forms of energy transmission.

8th Grade Religion: Students are preparing for their Unit 5 final exam this week, which will assess their knowledge of the Works of Mercy and the pivotal changes made by Vatican Council II. Students are also working on their Confirmation Cross as they prepare for their final Sacrament of Initiation next week. 6B ELA: We have begun reading our final novel, The Giver, by Lois Lowry. We are looking at the criteria that distinguish a utopian society versus a dystopian society and analyzing the social context of the novel's setting. 7th Grade ELA: We have begun our third and final novel, The Outsiders, by Lois Lowry. We are looking at the character traits of each of the groups and analyzing the main conflict between the greasers and the Socs.

8th Grade Language Arts: Students have finished Of Mice and Men. They will now participate in a Final Exam based on the novel's last chapter. Did George make the right decision when he killed Lennie? Was he helping a friend or getting rid of a burden? 8th Grade Event Reminder: Pinning Mass will take place on Friday, May 26 at 8:30 AM. Students must bring their gowns and wear formal attire according to the guidelines for graduation. Families are welcome to attend. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Martinez or Mrs. Fresnoza. 6th Grade Language Arts: Students have ended their reading on The Giver. They will complete a My Memory Book Project to capture the meaning of memories and the important role it plays in the novel. What memories, both positive and/or negative, shape who you are today?

Sixth Grade Social Studies is studying the four types of Government in Ancient Greece and learning about Democracy! 7th Grade students are working on timeline skills by comparing which events were taking place in Europe and in the Americas between the years 1400-1600. 8th Grade students are taking their final exams this week and will end the week watching the movie Lincoln to learn more about the United States' 16th President.

REMINDERS:

May 26th                Pinning Mass 8:30 AM

May 29th                No School – Memorial Day

May 31st                 8th Grade Awards 9:00 AM

                               8th Grade Confirmation Practice 6:00 PM

June 1st                  Archbishop Cordileone Visit

                               8th Grade Confirmation Practice 6:00 PM

June 2nd                8th Grade Graduation Mass 9:30 AM

                               8th Grade Reception after Mass

                              8th Grade Graduation 5:00 PM

June 3rd                  Confirmation 10:00 AM Church

Que Pasa May 17, 2017

Dear Parents,

Archbishop Cordileone will visit St. Peter’s School on Friday, June 2nd. He will celebrate Mass and then visit with the students and faculty.

Please continue to check that your child is in the correct uniform each day. As we come to the end of the school year please also remind your child that appropriate behavior is expected of every student at all times and in all places.

Please join use for the Family Mass on Saturday, May 20th at 5:30 PM honoring Ms. Hammen and Mrs. Galarsa. There will be a reception in the parish hall immediately following the Mass.

Please join us on Sunday, June 18th at 10:00 AM when Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass at St. Peter.

All registration payments for 2017-2018 are now past due. The remaining balance was due April 14th. If you paid the deposit your space was only guaranteed up through April 14th. Please come to the office and make your final payment.

ROOT BELIEF: MAY

May:  Serve

I will live by the example of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy by caring and praying for those in need.  I will care for the environment and all of God’s creation. I will share my time, talents, and gifts to make the world a better place.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

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

LIFETOUCH

If your child received Lifetouch pictures please keep the picture sheets you want and send the payment to the school. All other sheets must be returned to the teacher where Lifetouch will pick them up.

YEARBOOK ORDERS

It is time to order your yearbook! This year our yearbook is full of pictures of the many events and celebrations we have during the year. Having a yearbook is a wonderful way to remember your teachers, classmates, and special friends. The cost is $25. The forms will be enclosed with the Que Pasa.

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 May, he/she can have a free dress on June 6th.

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 for information.

KINDERGARTEN END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

The Kindergarten end of year celebration will be held on June 7th at 9:30 AM. This is the last day of school for Kindergarten and their dismissal will be at 11:00 AM.

BVCC SUMMER CAMP

We will be taking applications here at St. Peter’s for the BVCC Summer Camp. The Director will be picking up applications on a daily basis. If you need assistance with paying for the camp please call the number provided for you on the flyer. The camp includes breakfast, snack and lunch at no extra cost.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Victoria Huerta 3rd                   Maricela Armenta 6A

Dylan Mattias 5th                      Oscar Castaneda 6B

IN THE CLASSROOM

In 2nd – Second grade students will continue working with fractions, comparing and contrasting, multiple meaning words and talking about the Sign of Peace that we share at Mass.

In 3rd – Third has started many new and exciting lessons!

We have begun reading "Addie's One Wish to The Brightest Star" by Gloria St. Joy. We are excited to say that the author will visit our class later this month! In Science, we are starting our owl pellet investigation to learn more about them and the environment they live in. Finally in religion, we have started the pray the rosary. Our class prays a decade a day and have begun the luminous mysteries. We encourage families to pray the rosary with their child at home, they have really enjoyed this prayer time in our classroom. We also invite all families to our St. Peter's Family Mass this Saturday May 20th at 5:30 PM.

In 5th – In Math this week, we are working on the division of decimals.  In Reading, we are analyzing the play, The Baker's Neighbor, and reminding each other about what it means to be a "good neighbor."   

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Science 6: Students are now moon specialists and we look to test our knowledge of how the Earth, Sun, and moon interact. 7: Students are now done with their studies on human organ systems and look forward to seeing how

organisms function within populations, communities, and ecosystems. 8: Students continue to study waves and how the human body is specialized to makes sense and gives meaning to these mechanical and electromagnetic aspects of our world.

Social Studies:  6th Grade is beginning to learn about the four different types of government that were used throughout Ancient Greece and they will begin to understand the influences that Ancient Greece had on the United States government. 7th Grade is wrapping up their studies on the Early American Civilizations.  They have explored the achievements and downfalls to the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. 8th Grade Social Studies is fighting the Civil War! They have traveled the path of causes that led to the war and now they are researching the advantages and disadvantages that the Union and Confederacy had at the start so that they can predict the outcome.

REMINDERS:

May 17th          May Crowning 8:30 AM

                        Student Council Installation 9:30 AM

                         Progress Reports Go Home

May 20th          Family Mass 5:30 PM

                         Reception Following Mass

May 22nd          Minimum Day

Que Pasa May 10, 2017

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to all the students who received the Sacrament of First Communion on Saturday. Thank you to Sr. Marian Rose, Mrs. Ortenzo, Ms. Mandala and Mrs. Schusteritsch for the work preparing the students for Sacrament. We wish all the moms a Happy Mother’s Day! God bless you!

 Please join use for the Family Mass on Saturday, May 20th at 5:30 PM honoring Ms. Hammen and Mrs. Galarsa. There will be a reception in the parish hall immediately following the Mass.

 Please join us on Sunday, June 18th at 10:00 AM when Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass at St. Peter.

 All registration payments for 2017-2018 are now past due. The remaining balance was due April 14th. If you paid the deposit your space was only guaranteed up through April 14th. Please come to the office and make your final payment.

ROOT BELIEF: MAY

May:  Serve

I will live by the example of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy by caring and praying for those in need.  I will care for the environment and all of God’s creation.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

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

LIFETOUCH

If your child received Lifetouch pictures please keep the picture sheets you want and send the payment to the school. All other sheets must be returned to the teacher where Lifetouch will pick them up.

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 May, he/she can have a free dress on June 6th.

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 May 15th at 10:00 AM.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Layla Diaz K                                     Julian Bautista 6A

Serena Vanden Berghe 2nd             Sammy Acuna 8A

Luis Saavedra 3rd                            Allyson Garcia 8B

Rene Rodezno 5th

IN THE CLASSROOM

In K – Our caterpillars arrived!! In Kindergarten we are learning about the life cycle of a butterfly while noting its development as it metamorphoses from a caterpillar to a butterfly.

In 2nd – Second grade will be working on fractions, adverbs and prepositional phrases, and summarizing stories.

In 3rd – Third grade thoroughly enjoyed St. Peter's Spirit Week. The creativity shown through the students was great. This week we will begin preparation for 4th grade with reviewing important concepts and skills in math, reading, and language. STAR testing will also begin soon.

In 5th In math, we are practicing multiplying decimals.  In history, we are learning about the Constitutional Convention and how it has affected our government today.

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ELA 6B:Students are wrapping up the novels they are reading with their literature circles, and have really begun to work well together, taking on various literary reading roles. As groups finish their novels, they will begin to work on various culminating projects and present their novels to the rest of their classmates. 7A ELA: We are approaching the climax of our second novel, Walk Two Moons and students are held in suspense by all the mysterious questions that abound. Students are also practicing their research skills by planning their own hypothetical cross-country road trip, similar to the protagonist of the novel.

Science – 6: Students have now left Earth and are exploring the connections between our planet and the Sun and Moon. 7: Students are presenting their information on their human organ system project and testing their peers' knowledge. 8: Students have completed their final egg drop project with great success and are now in the analytical portion of their project.

8th Grade Language Arts: Students have finished Romeo & Juliet. They have discovered how far one will go to be together in this tragic love story. They will now begin their introduction to their last novel of the school year, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck. 6th Grade Language Arts: Students have begun their reading on The Giver. They will soon understand what it means to live in a community of "sameness', the advantages and disadvantages.

REMINDERS:

May 11th                Student Council Elections

May 17th                May Crowning 9:30 AM

May 20th               Family Mass 5:30 PM

                              Reception Following Mass

May 22nd              Minimum Day

Que Pasa May 3, 2017

Dear Parents,

May 1st – 5th is the national celebration of teachers. We want to take a moment to thank all of our amazing teachers at St. Peter’s. We are very blessed to have these committed people teach your children.

 All registration payments for 2017-2018 are now past due. The remaining balance was due April 14th. If you paid the deposit your space was only guaranteed up through April 14th. Please come to the office and make your final payment.

ROOT BELIEF: MAY

May:  Serve

I will live by the example of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy by caring and praying for those in need.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

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

LIFETOUCH

If your child received Lifetouch pictures please keep the picture sheets you want and send the payment to the school. All other sheets must be returned to the teacher where Lifetouch will pick them up.

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.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Rolando Dusuau 2nd

Kalven Navarrete 6B

Leandro Rojas 8B

IN THE CLASSROOM

In 2nd – Second grade will continue practicing for Holy Communion, continue looking at 2-and 3-dimensional shapes, learn more about proper nouns and adverbs, and learn about even more inspirational people. Looking forward to seeing everyone at First Communion this Saturday, 5/6 at 9:30 a.m. Students meet in the lower Parish Hall at 9 a.m. You may arrive at 8:30 a.m. to take pictures in the church.

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sixth Grade Social Studies is researching the Ancient Greek Gods to get a better understanding of how the Ancient Greeks used mythology to understand their world. 7th Grade Social Studies is studying the four Early American civilizations (Olmec, Maya, Inca, Aztec), their contributions, and the reasons that their civilizations crumbled. 8th Grade Social Studies is beginning to study the causes to the American Civil War so that they can have a better understanding of why America's bloodiest war started. 6th Grade religion is answering the question: How does God ask you to participate in your communities and Church? By reading the story of Samuel in their Religion textbook.

ELA 7A: We are midway through our second novel, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, and we are making great predictions about the mysteries that need to be solved: What happened to Sal's mother? Who has been leaving the strange messages and what do they mean? Students have also begun a research project that requires them to plan their own cross-country road trip, much like the one Sal takes with her grandparents. 6B ELA: Students are working very well in their literature circles, as they learn to take on different roles in their groups, such as Discussion Leader and Bridge Builder. The four different novels students are reading are: Hatchet, The Witch of Blackbird Bond, The Alchemist, and Bud, Not Buddy. 8th Grade Religion: We have begun our final unit about the revolutionary ecumenical council, Vatican II. We are looking at how the Church was before Vatican Council II and the changes that developed afterwards.

REMINDERS:

May 6th                 First Communion 9:30 AM – Church

May 9th                 4th to Academy of Sciences

May 10th                Student Council Elections

Que Pasa April 26, 2017

Dear Parents,

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter Vacation.  Today April 26th is Administrative Professionals Day. We would like to thank Mrs. Cea, Mrs. Soberanis and Ms. Ticas for all they do for both the students and families of our school.

Thank you to Mr. Hargarten, Ms. Avila and the 7th grade for the Holy Thursday Prayer Service.

 All registration payments for 2017-2018 are now past due. The remaining balance was due April 14th. If you paid the deposit your space was only guaranteed up through April 14th. Please come to the office and make your final payment.

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

LIFETOUCH

If your child had Spring photographs taken, they should have received the pictures on Monday. Please keep the picture sheets you want and send the payment to the school in the enclosed envelope by Friday April 28th. All other sheets must be returned to the school where Lifetouch will pick them up.

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 Monday, May 1st.

REMINDERS:

April 27th            4th to Garden for the Environment

May 1st                 Morning in K 10:00 AM

May 3rd                First Communion Practice

                             6:00-7:00 PM – Church

May 6th                First Communion 9:30 AM – Church

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