QUE PASA 1/25/2023 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        We are now a little more than halfway through our school year.  Today is school day #94 out of 180 days of the school year! 

      Though we face challenges each day, we can uplift ourselves by realizing our accomplishments.  Each day at school, we remind the students of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (also known as SLEs), and how we live out our KEYS to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite.  Even during difficult times, our school community continues to accomplish our goal to meet our SLEs, and at this time–as we are preparing for Catholic Schools Week–I am especially reminded of the following SLEs:

We have the KEYS to:

- GROW by facing challenges with optimism and faith in God.

- ACCOMPLISH by listening and communicating effectively in social and academic environments.

- LOVE by demonstrating an appreciation for what others have done for us.

- SERVE by sharing time, gifts, and joy within the school. 

- UNITE by supporting and encouraging others in order to strengthen our school community.  

Thank you for all your support so far during this school year!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

P.S. To see the full list of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations, visit our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/sles!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Next week, we will celebrate CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!  We celebrate UNITY as a Catholic School and take time to reflect on and appreciate our Catholic School education.  See the details below (and scroll to the end of this Que Pasa) to see the themes for each day for Catholic Schools Week.  Show your school spirit by participating in the activities!

To start Catholic Schools Week, students and families are invited to attend Sunday Family Mass at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 29.

* Come to this Sunday Mass in your school uniform and receive a free dress pass!

1/30 – Merciful Monday: Student Council snack sale fundraiser

1/31 – Grandparents Day Tuesday: Invite your grandparents to sit with you at our 8:15 AM School Mass.  Prayers will be offered for all grandparents.

2/1 – Why Catholic Schools Wednesday: Class door-decorating contest

2/2 – Thankful Thursday: Special notes for all who support us in our Catholic education

2/3 – Festive 100th Day Friday: Dress like you’re 100 years old!  Special activities to celebrate the 100th day of school!

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Mornings in Kindergarten.”  While parents take a tour of the school, the prospective Kindergartener will spend some time in the Kindergarten classroom.  

Students entering grades 1-7 for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Shadow Visits,” when they spend some time in their grade-level classroom, and take their entrance exam afterwards.

If you or someone you know is interested in scheduling a Morning In Kindergarten or Shadow Visit, contact the school office at 415-647-8662, or email our School Marketing Coordinator, Janelle Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org.

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

For those who missed the meeting about Dual-Language Immersion at St. Peter’s School, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G1oPFwEH07A0zY3kZRhkKCR6Lf--i04Qc9mPxnhhmd7qX2Pp0Yn5Veh3V_mED3iH.D96-vmWHw76YERuP

PASSCODE:  *0cQgp9+

The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing

Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School.  Please click on this link for the survey.  Your input is needed and greatly appreciated! https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776

MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND

The BASIC Fund application for new students is now available online at https://basicfund.org/. Renewal emails for returning students will be sent out starting in February. 

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023.

MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE FAMILY GRANT                                         

April 15 is the annual deadline for submitting all information to TADS, the third party needs-evaluation company that the Archdiocese uses to collect the financial data from families. This is consistent with the process we used to award tuition assistance for this year. After the Student Aid Form has been processed by TADS, the Department of Catholic Schools gathers the completed application materials. The Archdiocese of San Francisco is unable to provide financial aid to all students who apply. Applicants are ranked on the basis of financial need. Within the limit of available funds, the Archdiocese of San Francisco will then award financial aid.                                                                                               

Late applications will NOT be considered. Students must live in Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties to be considered for the Archdiocesan Scholarship. Please visit the other scholarship programs section for more opportunities. Grant notifications will be sent out to the elementary student’s families in late May/early June.                                                                                              

To use the TADS Financial Aid online application go to mytads.com. You will be guided through the application. If you have any questions, you can phone TADS at 800-477-8237.

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:  

January 25      5:30 PM  First Reconciliation Service

January 26      8th Grade Graduation Photo Day

January 29      1:00 PM  Sunday Family Mass for Catholic Schools Week

January 29-February 3   Catholic Schools Week

January 31      8:15 AM Grandparents Day School Mass

February 1     Minimum Day Dismissal  

February 1     Trimester 2 Progress Reports sent home 

QUE PASA 1/18/2023 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        While we do our best to stay positive for 2023, we continue to pray for strength as we face the every-day challenges of life.  At times, work, family, and personal demands might keep us from taking time to reflect.  The Prayer of St. Francis can help us to slow down, reflect, and remember the positive impact that we can have on each other as an “instrument of peace.”  As we pray, let us remember that God is always with us through life’s challenges!

Peace Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:

where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy. 

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

to be consoled as to console,

to be understood as to understand,

to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive, 

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, 

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.  AMEN.

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

MINIMUM DAY

As noted on our school calendar, Monday, January 23 is a 12:30 dismissal day for all students so that teachers may attend a professional development session.  Please plan accordingly.  *BVCC will be open as usual for students registered in BVCC.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Mornings in Kindergarten.”  While parents take a tour of the school, the prospective Kindergartener will spend some time in the Kindergarten classroom.  

Students entering grades 1-7 for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Shadow Visits,” when they spend some time in their grade-level classroom, and take their entrance exam afterwards.

If you or someone you know is interested in scheduling a Morning In Kindergarten or Shadow Visit, contact the school office at 415-647-8662, or email our School Marketing Coordinator, Janelle Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

During the week of January 29 (the week AFTER next week), we will celebrate CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!  We celebrate UNITY as a Catholic School and take time to reflect on and appreciate our Catholic School education.  A flier will be posted on Class Dojo for details on the themes for each day for Catholic Schools Week.  Show your school spirit by participating in the activities!

To start Catholic Schools Week, students and families are invited to attend Sunday Family Mass at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 29.

*Come to this Sunday Mass in your school uniform and receive a free dress pass!

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

For those who missed the meeting about Dual-Language Immersion at St. Peter’s School, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G1oPFwEH07A0zY3kZRhkKCR6Lf--i04Qc9mPxnhhmd7qX2Pp0Yn5Veh3V_mED3iH.D96-vmWHw76YERuP

PASSCODE:  *0cQgp9+

The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing

Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School.  Please click on this link for the survey.  Your input is needed and greatly appreciated! https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776

MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND

The BASIC Fund application for new students is now available online at https://basicfund.org/. Renewal emails for returning students will be sent out starting in February. 

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023.

MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE FAMILY GRANT                                         

April 15 is the annual deadline for submitting all information to TADS, the third party needs-evaluation company that the Archdiocese uses to collect the financial data from families. This is consistent with the process we used to award tuition assistance for this year. After the Student Aid Form has been processed by TADS, the Department of Catholic Schools gathers the completed application materials. The Archdiocese of San Francisco is unable to provide financial aid to all students who apply. Applicants are ranked on the basis of financial need. Within the limit of available funds, the Archdiocese of San Francisco will then award financial aid.                                                                                               

Late applications will NOT be considered. Students must live in Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties to be considered for the Archdiocesan Scholarship. Please visit the other scholarship programs section for more opportunities. Grant notifications will be sent out to the elementary student’s families in late May/early June.                                                                                              

To use the TADS Financial Aid online application go to mytads.com. You will be guided through the application. If you have any questions, you can phone TADS at 800-477-8237.

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:  

January 20      5th Grade field trip to SFMOMA     

January 23      Minimum Day Dismissal  

January 24      8:15 AM School Mass

January 25      Kindergarten Field Trip to Mission Science

January 25      Minimum Day Dismissal  

January 25      5:30 PM  First Reconciliation Service

January 26      8th Grade Graduation Photo Day

January 29      1:00 PM  Sunday Family Mass for Catholic Schools Week

January 29-February 3   Catholic Schools Week

QUE PASA 1/11/2023 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        Next Monday, we look forward to celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we have a school holiday in his honor, and as our 8th graders will prepare and lead a prayer service for the school. He is a role model for us and our students as we discuss how others should be treated with dignity and love.  We can reflect on how Dr. King is an example of thinking critically and taking action for social justice.  It’s a perfect opportunity to apply our growth mindset along with the children, and to take action through service and prayer.

        Dr. King’s words and service remind me of our school’s core values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite; and he can be a model to live out our KEYS:

Knowledge feeds growth.

Every Accomplishment needs courage.

You are love.

Service Unites.

        Let us honor Dr. King by living out our KEYS and keeping Open Hearts and Open Minds!

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

PRAYER SERVICE

On Friday, January 13 at 8:45 AM, our 8th graders will lead a school prayer service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  You are welcome to join us in church for this service.

NO SCHOOL JANUARY 16

There is no school next Monday, January 16, in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  School will resume with a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 17.

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

For those who missed the meeting about Dual-Language Immersion at St. Peter’s School, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G1oPFwEH07A0zY3kZRhkKCR6Lf--i04Qc9mPxnhhmd7qX2Pp0Yn5Veh3V_mED3iH.D96-vmWHw76YERuP

PASSCODE:  *0cQgp9+

The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing

Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School.  Please click on this link for the survey.  Your input is needed and greatly appreciated! https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS: 

January 11      5:30 PM Parent First Communion Meeting (Zoom)

January 13      8:30 AM  Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service

January 16      No School – MLK, Jr. Holiday

January 17      8:15 AM School Mass

January 18      Minimum Day Dismissal  

January 20      5th Grade field trip to SFMOMA       

QUE PASA 1/5/2023 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        Happy New Year!!!  I pray that everyone safely enjoyed Christmas and new year celebrations filled with lots of love and laughter.  May our spirits be resilient and hopeful for a bright 2023! 

Together as a school family, let us start this new year with a prayer:

Lord, You make all things new.

You bring hope alive in our hearts 

And cause our Spirits to be born again.

Thank you for this new year,

For all the potential it holds.

Come and kindle in us a mighty flame

So that in our time, many will see the wonders of God

And live forever to praise Your glorious name.  AMEN.

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

Tomorrow—January 6—is The Feast of Epiphany, which commemorates the Magi who followed a star to find the baby Jesus. The Feast of Epiphany blessing asks that we might find the Lord when our pilgrimage is ended. It reminds us that we should be looking for God, and finding Him, all along the way!  In honor of the feast of the Epiphany, we pray that all will be treated with dignity and love, and that those who come there will find, as did the magi on their journey, Jesus Christ.

Our first school Mass of 2023 will be tomorrow (Friday, January 6) at 8:30 AM in honor of the Feast of the Epiphany.  Parents are welcome to join this Eucharistic celebration

JANUARY LUNCH CALENDAR

The January lunch calendar is now available, attached here and available online at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56297986e4b0b0d8bdbde6d6/t/63b49e0d189de730941280ce/1672781325317/Cafeteria+Calendar+January+2023.pdf

School lunches are $3.00 for the entree, $0.75 for water, and $0.75 for SunChips.

Students may order school lunches daily at the cafeteria, or parents may place orders on the Cafeteria VENMO account @StPeters-Lunch.  Venmo lunch orders must be completed by 8:30 AM.  You may also order lunches ahead of time (for the week or month) on Venmo.  Be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and items to be ordered.

*Note that the Cafeteria Venmo account is different from the Venmo school tuition/fees account.

Remember that school lunches may NOT be dropped off at the school office during the school day.  On regular dismissal days, students bring a lunch from home, or order a lunch from the cafeteria.  We also encourage students to bring a SNACK to eat during morning recess.

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

For those who missed the meeting about Dual-Language Immersion at St. Peter’s School, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G1oPFwEH07A0zY3kZRhkKCR6Lf--i04Qc9mPxnhhmd7qX2Pp0Yn5Veh3V_mED3iH.D96-vmWHw76YERuP

PASSCODE:  *0cQgp9+

The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing

Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School.  Please click on this link for the survey.  Your input is needed and greatly appreciated!

https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!

Kindergarten - Tatiana Juarez always comes to school ready and listening. She has a smile that lights up the whole room. She is a friend to everyone and includes everyone when out on the yard or during free choice time in the classroom. She will play with everyone and loves to include the whole class in whatever she is doing. Tatiana will always jump up and help whenever a student or teacher needs it. She loves to learn about new things and raises her hand with joy and enthusiasm. I love the energy that Tatiana brings to the classroom! 

1st Grade - Bridgette Rivas Guzman is student of the month for December. She has a passion for learning. Bridgette is kind to her classmates and follows playground rules. She listens to instructions and completes homework and classwork. Congratulations, Bridgette!

2nd grade - Natalie Rocha-Falcon is always looking for ways to help others. She can often be spotted trying to make someone feel better. In addition, she works hard in class and is always growing, especially in math. Thank you for modeling the St. Peter's Key of LOVE, Natalie!

3rd grade - Erick Maradiaga Hernandez is our student of the month. Erick does a great job in class by being responsible and respectful of others. He is helpful to others and stays on-task for any classroom job. He is a reliable and dependable friend to others. Thank you for being part of our classroom, Erick!

4th grade - Amariz Araujo Ortega has been a shining example of a student who lives out our school's KEYS.  She earned 2nd Honors during the first grading period and continues to work hard and grow as a student during the second trimester.  She is a great friend, so helpful in class, and willing to give to those in need.  She was so giving during the St. Peter's School Food Drive.  Keep up the great work Amariz!  You are a star.

5th grade - Andrea Morales-Boteo comes into class prepared and completes all her assignments. She often volunteers to help out in the classroom. Because of her outstanding work habits as a student, I have no doubt she will be very successful in the future. Brava, Andrea!

6th grade - Elizabeth Hernandez takes initiative in her classwork, and demonstrates what it means to be a compassionate learner. Ellie is a loving, sweet, and caring individual. She's always coming into class with a smile and positive attitude towards herself and others. I'm excited to see what this lifetime has to offer you, Ellie! Congratulations! :) 

7th grade - Andrea Perez lives out the St. Peter's KEYS every day! She is mature, responsible, and caring. She always offers a helping hand with a smile on her face and perseveres through hardship with strength and optimism. I am also continually impressed by Andrea's academic performance. You're a delight to have in class, Andrea, and you are appreciated!

8th grade - Matthew Chirino-Sandoval has demonstrated what it means to serve by sharing his time and talents within our school community as a leader, student council officer, classmate and friend. He also exudes positive energy and is determined to reach his true potential. Matthew is constantly asking questions and seeks ways to better himself. I am confident he will continue to grow and reach his best self! Great job,  Matthew! 

REMINDERS: 

January 5        Classes resume, Regular schedule

January 6        8:30 AM  Feast of the Epiphany School Mass

January 10      8:15 AM School Mass

January 11      Minimum Day Dismissal

January 11      5:30 PM Parent First Communion Meeting

January 13      8:30 AM  Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service

January 16      No School – MLK, Jr. Holiday

QUE PASA 12/21/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      We’ve made it to Christmas vacation! We continue to reflect during this Advent season and pray for strength as the year comes to a conclusion, and as we enter a new year with hope, remembering that “Jesus is the reason for the season!”

       I share this prayer (written by Christine Sine) with you all:

The coming of our Lord is near,

And we wait in joyful expectation.

Draw close, Lord Jesus Christ,

Shed your light on all that is filled with darkness.

The coming of our Lord is near,

And we wait with hope filled hearts.

Draw close, God’s beloved son,

Teach us the wonder of your all-embracing love.  AMEN.

       During this Advent and Christmas, I keep the entire St. Peter’s School family in my prayers--I am grateful to be a part of this loving community. I pray that everyone has a safe and restful winter break.  Have a joyous Christmas and a happy new year!  Best wishes for 2023!

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES

To see the schedule of Christmas services at St. Peter’s Church, scroll down for the fliers or visit https://www.missionparishes.com/

CHRISTMAS VACATION and COVID TESTING

The school will be closed for Christmas vacation from December 22 through January 4.  School will resume with a regular schedule on Thursday, January 5.

** Before your child returns to school on January 5, please test him/her for COVID.  All students have been sent home with a COVID home test kit for this purpose.  If your child is not feeling well, please keep him/ her at home and contact the office.

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2022 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  ** If your tuition is not up-to-date before leaving for Christmas vacation, your child will not be able to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023. ** 

If you have any questions, please email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org.  Thank you for your cooperation!

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

For those who missed the meeting about Dual-Language Immersion at St. Peter’s School, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G1oPFwEH07A0zY3kZRhkKCR6Lf--i04Qc9mPxnhhmd7qX2Pp0Yn5Veh3V_mED3iH.D96-vmWHw76YERuP

PASSCODE:  *0cQgp9+

The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing

Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School.  Please click on this link for the survey.  Your input is needed and greatly appreciated! https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

Thank you for showing your generosity this Advent as we collected for those in need through our virtual food drive.  We put our FAITH into ACTION and showed how St. Peter’s gives with a spirit of Open Hearts and Open Minds!

As a school, we have surpassed our $1000 school goal.  So far, we have raised $1,779!

The classes that raised the greatest amounts for the SF/Marin Food Bank so far are: 4th grade and Kindergarten!

Grow, Accomplish, Love, Service, Unite!

St. Peter’s has the KEYS to Open Hearts, Open Minds!

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS: 

January 5        Classes resume, Regular schedule

January 6        8:30 AM  Feast of the Epiphany School Mass

January 10      8:15 AM School Mass

January 11      Minimum Day Dismissal

January 11      5:30 PM Parent First Communion Meeting

January 13      8:30 AM  Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service

January 16      No School – MLK, Jr. Holiday

QUE PASA 12/14/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       In this third week of Advent, the pink candle on the Advent wreath is lit, symbolizing the JOY that Christ's birth brings to all!  As we draw closer and closer to Christmas, let us offer this special Advent prayer together:

God the Father who sheds light on the world,

Give us strength in this season of Advent.

Prepare us to be better Christians.

Let the Holy Spirit give us courage and guide us in our actions and prayers.

Lord, we ask you to make your son Jesus our example and inspiration.

Let the Virgin Mary accompany us and carry us in her arms.

And let the saints be our fellow travelers on the way to your mercy.

We ask you for all this with open and willing hearts.

AMEN.

(from sadlier.com)

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT DAYS

Our Student Council has planned Christmas Spirit Days to help spread holiday cheer!  

- Thursday, December 15:  HOLIDAY HAT DAY!

- Friday, December 16:  CHRISTMAS COLORS DAY–Wear Green, red, and gold clothing!  Plus, there will be a $1.00 HOT COCOA SALE at recess!

- Monday, December 19:  FESTIVE PAJAMA DAY!  Plus–$1.00 snacks will be on sale at recess!

- Tuesday, December 20:  CLASS MINI CHRISTMAS TREE CONTEST!

- Wednesday, December 21:  9:00 AM – LAS POSADAS and CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE

DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES

During the last days of school in December, you are welcome to join our Weekly School Mass and Prayer Service:

- Tuesday, December 20 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass

- Wednesday, December 21 for our Christmas Prayer Service

*Since we are attending these church services as a school, please remember that all students should be in complete uniform; no free dress passes on these days.

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

For those who missed the meeting about Dual-Language Immersion at St. Peter’s School, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G1oPFwEH07A0zY3kZRhkKCR6Lf--i04Qc9mPxnhhmd7qX2Pp0Yn5Veh3V_mED3iH.D96-vmWHw76YERuP

PASSCODE:  *0cQgp9+

The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing

Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School.  Please click on this link for the survey.  Your input is needed and greatly appreciated! https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

This season of ADVENT, we remember God’s loving Mercy and Grace through times of both bounty and scarcity. For those of us who are able to, we want to continue with our beautiful tradition of service with our annual food drive for the SF/Marin Food Bank. Each year students, parents, and staff show astounding generosity by donating thousands of pounds of food to help the most vulnerable among us in the Bay Area.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the SF/Marin Food Bank has halted the collection of food donations. Instead, St. Peter’s School will host a virtual food drive, as we did last year.

We have a goal to raise $1,000 and each homeroom class will make a goal to donate a specific amount. Donations can be made online (please write your child’s name and grade in the comments) or with cash through your child’s homeroom teacher.

Please visit our school’s food drive page here: https://funddrives.sfmfoodbank.org/1803/general/127694/st.-peters-school-food-drive to make a donation.

For every dollar we give, SF/Marin Food bank is able to provide two meals for our neighbors in need. Please help us put FAITH into ACTION and show that St. Peter’s gives with a spirit of Open Hearts and Open Minds!

CHRISTMAS VACATION and COVID TESTING

Wednesday, December 21 is a 12:30 dismissal day, and is the last day of school in December.  The school will be closed for Christmas vacation from December 22 through January 4.  School will resume with a regular schedule on Thursday, January 5.

Before your child returns to school on January 5, please test him/her for COVID.  All students will be sent home with a COVID home test kit for this purpose.  If your child is not feeling well, please keep him/ her at home and contact the office.

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2022 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  ** If your tuition is not up-to-date before leaving for Christmas vacation, your child will not be able to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023. **

Tuition payments must be made by Thursday, December 15, 2022.  You may call the office and pay over the phone with your credit/debit card OR by Venmo @SPeters-School

Our school office will be closed during the Christmas Vacation, therefore please plan ahead to make your payment on time.  If you have any questions, please call the Tuition Office at (415) 647-8662 or email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org.  Thank you for your cooperation!

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS: 

December 14       Minimum Day Dismissal

December 15       Holiday Hat Day

December 16       Christmas Colors Day and Hot Cocoa Sale

December 19       Festive Pajama Day and Snack Sale

December 20       8:15 AM  Advent School Mass

December 21       9:00 AM Christmas Prayer Service

December 21       Minimum Day Dismissal

December 22-January 4     CHRISTMAS VACATION

January 5             Classes resume, regular schedule

QUE PASA 12/7/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        This week and next, we celebrate two feasts of Mary: the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  It’s very appropriate that we celebrate Mary during the season of Advent as we prepare for the coming of Jesus, because without Mary, and without her faith, strength, and love, we wouldn’t have Jesus.  And after all, Jesus is the reason for the season!

      Pope Francis wrote an Advent reflection a few years ago that reminds us of how Mary is a role model for us today.  Mary is our sign of FAITH and HOPE, especially during these challenging pandemic  times.  As Pope Francis describes, Mary is a loving mother who inspires us all to put God first in our lives.  Here’s a part of what Pope Francis wrote:

     “We bet on hope, on the hope of peace, and it will be possible!The journey is never finished. Just as in each of our own lives, there is always a need to restart and to rise again.Mary is a model of this spiritual attitude, to this way of being and of journeying in life.Although she was just a simple girl, she carried in her heart the hope of God.  In her womb, the hope of God took flesh, became man, and made history: Jesus Christ.  Let us be guided by her, she who is mother, she is a ‘mama’ and knows how to lead us. Let us be guided by her in this time of waiting.”                                                                                                 

      So let’s remember Mary, during Advent and every day, and how she is a role model for us to have courage, to put God first in our lives, and to have open hearts and open minds.  And when we do that, GREAT things can happen!    

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES

For the month of December, you are welcome to join our Weekly School Masses, scheduled as follows:

- Thursday, December 8 at 8:30 AM for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception 

- Monday, December 12 at 8:30 AM for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

- Tuesday, December 20 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass

- Wednesday, December 21 for our Christmas Prayer Service

In addition, students in grades 3 through 8 who have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation will have the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class and teachers during this Advent season.  We pray that all our school church celebrations this Advent will help prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus!

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

Thank you to all who joined the Dual Language Immersion Program information Zoom meeting last Thursday evening.  For those who missed the meeting, a full recording of the Zoom meeting is available at this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/G1oPFwEH07A0zY3kZRhkKCR6Lf--i04Qc9mPxnhhmd7qX2Pp0Yn5Veh3V_mED3iH.D96-vmWHw76YERuP

PASSCODE:  *0cQgp9+

The slides of the meeting are available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c9D4BqAKTIcaPApnI53OrJpnrAbYd9HDd99fU-1O8CY/edit?usp=sharing

Now, ALL parents are encouraged to complete this SURVEY to gather input about a possible Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School.  Please click on this link for the survey.  Your input is needed and greatly appreciated! https://forms.gle/U2SF87zu2SAhUY776

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

This season of ADVENT, we remember God’s loving Mercy and Grace through times of both bounty and scarcity. For those of us who are able to, we want to continue with our beautiful tradition of service with our annual food drive for the SF/Marin Food Bank. Each year students, parents, and staff show astounding generosity by donating thousands of pounds of food to help the most vulnerable among us in the Bay Area.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the SF/Marin Food Bank has halted the collection of food donations. Instead, St. Peter’s School will host a virtual food drive, as we did last year.

We have a goal to raise $1,000 and each homeroom class will make a goal to donate a specific amount. Donations can be made online (please write your child’s name and grade in the comments) or with cash through your child’s homeroom teacher.

Please visit our school’s food drive page here:

https://funddrives.sfmfoodbank.org/1803/general/127694/st.-peters-school-food-drive to make a donation.

For every dollar we give, SF/Marin Food bank is able to provide two meals for our neighbors in need. Please help us put FAITH into ACTION and show that St. Peter’s gives with a spirit of Open Hearts and Open Minds!

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2022 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  ** If your tuition is not up-to-date before leaving for Christmas vacation, your child will not be able to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023. **

Tuition payments must be made by Thursday, December 15, 2022.  You may call the office and pay over the phone with your credit/debit card OR by Venmo @SPeters-School

Our school office will be closed during the Christmas Vacation, therefore please plan ahead to make your payment on time.  If you have any questions, please call the Tuition Office at (415) 647-8662 or email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org.  Thank you for your cooperation!

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Mornings in Kindergarten.”  While parents take a tour of the school, the prospective Kindergartener will spend some time in the Kindergarten classroom.  

Students entering grades 1-7 for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Shadow Visits,” when they spend some time in their grade-level classroom, and take their entrance exam afterwards.

If you or someone you know is interested in scheduling a Morning In Kindergarten or Shadow Visit, contact the school office at 415-647-8662, or email our School Marketing Coordinator, Janelle Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org.

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!

Kindergarten - Danichi Hisatake Portillo comes to school excited and ready to learn. Danichi has a love of animals and is always ready to share any fact about animals with the class. He is always one of the first ones to raise his hand and volunteer to share an answer. Danichi is helpful to his classmates, gets along with everyone, and plays well on the yard. His open heart and open mind are exactly what the students of Saint Peter's strive to embody.  

1st Grade - Edsel Altamirano-Venegas has the KEYS to grow and accomplish. Edsel follows instructions and is kind to his classmates. He tries his very best with his classwork and follows playground and classroom rules. Congratulations, Edsel!

2nd grade - David Jimenez always has a positive attitude and comes to school with a smile on his face. He works hard in class and is doing especially well in reading. I can always count on David being responsible and willing to help out in class. He embodies all of the St. Peter's KEYS. Great job, David!

3rd grade - Tino Ortega is thoughtful, insightful, and thorough in his work. He has a talent for expressing his ideas clearly. He is also a dependable and reliable student to have in the classroom. He is a good role model to other students and can be a great leader and team player. Thank you for all your great work, Tino!

4th grade - Gabriella Oliva did a great job during the first grading period earning 1st Honors.  She is such a supportive friend and a great teammate.  Along with achieving in class, she also helped lead the 4th grade volleyball team to the championship game this season.  Although her stay at St. Peter's School is coming to an end, she will be dearly missed.  We wish all the best for you and your family in Atlanta.  Keep up the great work Gabriella!  You are a star.

5th grade - Rio Rangel truly embodies the KEYS of St. Peter's–grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite. She is an excellent student who always comes prepared for class. She is courteous, cooperative, and always willing to help out other students. Brava, Rio!

6th grade - Christian Pineda continues to demonstrate what it means to be a hard worker by going above and beyond expectations to understand something new. Christian is filled with love and joy each and every day he walks into the classroom. His presence in our classroom space is what helps make it complete. We all are so proud of you! Congratulations, Christian! Keep up the hard work. 

7th grade - Anthony Maradiaga has grown and accomplished so much this past month. He has demonstrated a growth mindset, initiative, and strong communication by taking responsibility for his academics, seeking help when necessary, and even helping his classmates with work. He takes accountability for his actions and is always respectful and patient towards those around him. Congratulations Ant, you make us so proud!

8th grade - Madonna Becerra has demonstrated what it means to accomplish and serve, by sharing her time, talents and kindness with those around her, as a classmate and friend. Her caring and enthusiastic energy are infectious! She is also constantly embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind. Madonna has proven she knows how to live out the St. Peter’s KEYS! Keep up the good work! 

REMINDERS: 

December 5-9      8th Grade Caritas Creek Retreat at CYO Camp

December 8         8:30 AM  Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass

December 8         5:30 PM  Parent First Communion Zoom meeting 

December 12       8:30 AM  Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass

December 13       8:30 AM  3rd and 4th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 14       Minimum Day Dismissal

December 20       8:15 AM  School Mass

December 21       9:00 AM Christmas Prayer Service

December 21       Minimum Day Dismissal

December 22-January 4     CHRISTMAS VACATION

January 5             Classes resume, regular schedule

QUE PASA 11/30/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

     December is just around the corner!  Even though we’re near the end of the year, we find ourselves just at the beginning of a Church season—ADVENT.  Advent is a time of preparation for Jesus’ birth.   

      The teachers and I will be teaching the students about Advent, and how our preparations could include special acts—such as saying extra prayers, reading the bible, giving to the school’s weekly Missions collection, or doing extra good deeds—because doing those special acts will make more room in our hearts for Jesus.  Some classes are following an Advent calendar or constructing Advent wreaths, yet some classes might also be planning special projects to help those in need.  Students that have received the sacrament of Reconciliation will also have the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class during December. Whatever your child and your family do during Advent, remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.  The children have heard this at school, but continue this lesson at home.  Let’s all be examples of open hearts and open minds, and know that we wouldn’t be celebrating if it wasn’t for our savior, Jesus Christ. 

     Let us offer this prayer  as we begin this season of Advent:

Jesus, 

You are light even in the darkest places.  Help us to trust in you when we are lost or lonely.  Shine hope and love into our hearts.

AMEN.

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

REPORT CARDS

Report Cards for Trimester 1 were sent home with students on Monday.  If you have not done so already, please be sure to sign your child’s report card so that he/she may return it to the teacher.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

DECEMBER LUNCH CALENDAR
December’s lunch menu is available at this link on the school website: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56297986e4b0b0d8bdbde6d6/t/63865ed9287ff4075f5b68d4/1669750489257/Cafeteria+Calendar+December%2C+2022+AND+January%2C+2023.pdf

School lunches are $3.00 for the entree, $0.75 for water, and $0.75 for SunChips.

Students may order school lunches daily at the cafeteria, or parents may place orders on the Cafeteria VENMO account @StPeters-Lunch.  Venmo lunch orders must be completed by 8:30 AM.  You may also order lunches ahead of time (for the week or month) on Venmo.  Be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and items to be ordered.

*Note that the Cafeteria Venmo account is different from the Venmo school tuition/fees account.

Remember that school lunches may NOT be dropped off at the school office during the school day.  On regular dismissal days, students bring a lunch from home, or order a lunch from the cafeteria.  We also encourage students to bring a SNACK to eat during morning recess.

DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES

For the month of December, you are welcome to join our Weekly School Masses, scheduled as follows:

- Thursday, December 8 at 8:30 AM for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception 

- Monday, December 12 at 8:30 AM for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

- Tuesday, December 20 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass

- Wednesday, December 21 for our Christmas Prayer Service

In addition, students in grades 3 through 8 who have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation will have the opportunity to receive Reconciliation with their class and teachers during this Advent season.  We pray that all our school church celebrations this Advent will help prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus!

BVCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Students MUST be registered with BVCC in order to stay for their after school program.  

* Students waiting for sports practice:  If not registered with BVCC, you may not wait in the hallway or the schoolyard.  If a player would like to stay at school so they don't have to go home and come back for practice, they MUST ENROLL with BVCC at no extra cost, but can ONLY attend on practice days.  Please contact Judy (415-283-5545) or Rochelle (415-713-0625) if you have any questions.

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

On Thursday, December 1, St. Peter’s School Administration will hold an informational Zoom meeting about the possibility of adopting a Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion program at our school.  If such a program is implemented, it would be a GRADUAL adoption, beginning with the incoming Kindergarten class in 2024-2025, at the earliest.

To learn more about the potential of a Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School, join the ZOOM TOMORROW–Thursday, December 1 at 6:00 PM–by clicking on the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5863345303?pwd=a01CZGNDWXRKWGoxeUdQSlFweXQrQT09

Meeting ID: 586 334 5303

Passcode: Peter

*After the meeting, a community survey will be shared on Class Dojo to gather parent input. 

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2022 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  ** If your tuition is not up-to-date before leaving for Christmas vacation, your child will not be able to return to class on Thursday, January 5, 2023. **

Tuition payments must be made by Thursday, December 15, 2022.  You may call the office and pay over the phone with your credit/debit card OR by Venmo @SPeters-School

Our school office will be closed during the Christmas Vacation, therefore please plan ahead to make your payment on time.  If you have any questions, please call the Tuition Office at (415) 647-8662 or email Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org.  Thank you for your cooperation!

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Mornings in Kindergarten.”  While parents take a tour of the school, the prospective Kindergartener will spend some time in the Kindergarten classroom.  

Students entering grades 1-7 for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Shadow Visits,” when they spend some time in their grade-level classroom, and take their entrance exam afterwards.

If you or someone you know is interested in scheduling a Morning In Kindergarten or Shadow Visit, contact the school office at 415-647-8662, or email our School Marketing Coordinator, Janelle Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org.

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

November 30        5:30 PM  Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting

December 1          8:30 AM  5th and 8th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 1          6:00 PM  Dual Language Immersion Program Zoom Meeting  

December 5-9      8th Grade Caritas Creek Retreat at CYO Camp

December 6         8:30 AM  6th and 7th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 7         Minimum Day Dismissal

December 8         8:30 AM  Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass

December 12       8:30 AM  Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass

December 13       8:30 AM  3rd and 4th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 14        Minimum Day Dismissal

QUE PASA 11/22/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

     As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I want to say Thank You for being part of the St. Peter’s School family!  I am proud to be part of our community as we continue to teach our children to live out and celebrate our core values to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite.  

       While we are thankful for all our blessings—like our families, our friends, and our homes, to name a few—let us also remember to pray for those who are in need and who are facing particularly difficult challenges during this holiday time.  Together, let us offer this prayer (written by “Anonymous”):

O Heavenly Father:

We thank You for food and remember the hungry.

We thank You for health and remember the sick.

We thank You for friends and remember the friendless.

We thank You for freedom and remember the enslaved.

May these remembrances stir us to service,

That Your gifts to us may be used for others.  AMEN.

Also—this Sunday marks the beginning of the ADVENT season. As this liturgical season approaches, begin thinking of ways that you and your child can prepare your hearts for the coming of Jesus at Christmas time!

Have a blessed, happy, and SAFE Thanksgiving! 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

THANKSGIVING BREAK

There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday-Friday, November 23-25, for the Thanksgiving break.  After the Thanksgiving break, school will resume on Monday, November 28 with a Minimum Day Schedule. 

TRIMESTER 2

We are now beginning our Second Trimester of the school year.  Report Cards for Trimester 1 will be going home with students on Monday, November 28, when we return from the Thanksgiving break.  

COVID HOME TESTS

On Monday, November 21, all students were sent home with a COVID test kit.  On November 27, please use these COVID tests to test your child for COVID before returning to school after the Thanksgiving break.

If your child is ill or not feeling well, please remember to keep him/her at home until he/she is better, or until cleared by a doctor to return to school.

Thank you for your cooperation as we keep our school community safe!

SCHOOL PICTURE RE-TAKES

LifeTouch School Photo Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29.  If your child was absent on our first picture day, or would like to re-take their school photo, he/she may take their photo on November 29 in their complete school uniform. 

To order online, go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our Picture Day ID: EVTC6D6DF

* If you purchased a photo package from the original picture day but would like to return that package for a new photo, please have your child bring the complete photo package back to school, and he/she may take a re-take photo. You will receive the same photo package once the re-take photos are ready.

BVCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Students MUST be registered with BVCC in order to stay for their after school program.  

* Students waiting for sports practice:  If not registered with BVCC, you may not wait in the hallway or the schoolyard.  If a player would like to stay at school so they don't have to go home and come back for practice, they MUST ENROLL with BVCC at no extra cost, but can ONLY attend on practice days.  Please contact Judy (415-283-5545) or Rochelle (415-713-0625) if you have any questions.

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

On Thursday, December 1, St. Peter’s School Administration will hold an informational Zoom meeting about the possibility of adopting a Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion program at our school.  If such a program is implemented, it would be a GRADUAL adoption, beginning with the incoming Kindergarten class in 2024-2025, at the earliest.

To learn more about the potential of a Dual Language Immersion program at St. Peter’s School, join the ZOOM on December 1 at 6:00 PM.  (Zoom link will be shared next week.)  After the meeting, a community survey will be shared to gather parent input.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Mornings in Kindergarten.”  While parents take a tour of the school, the prospective Kindergartener will spend some time in the Kindergarten classroom.  

Students entering grades 1-7 for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to participate in “Shadow Visits,” when they spend some time in their grade-level classroom, and take their entrance exam afterwards.

If you or someone you know is interested in scheduling a Morning In Kindergarten or Shadow Visit, contact the school office at 415-647-8662, or email our School Marketing Coordinator, Janelle Godoy at jgodoy@sanpedro.org.

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!”

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which was given to each parent on the first day of school as part of the Parent-Student Handbook.  The Infection Mitigation Plan is also available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

November 23-25  NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

November 27        ADVENT Begins

November 28        Minimum Day Dismissal

November 28        Report Cards sent home

November 29        School Picture Re-take Day

November 29        8:30 AM School Mass

November 30        Minimum Day Dismissal

November 30        5:30 PM  Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting

December 1          8:30 AM  5th and 8th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 1          6:00 PM  Dual Language Immersion Program Zoom Meeting    

QUE PASA 11/16/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

     This Friday marks the end of our first Trimester, and the students have grown in many ways!  The teachers and I value our partnership with you, so that we can work together to help all students grow and meet their goals.  To help refresh your memory as we enter into the second trimester, and because these are an important part of our school culture, I am re-sharing the St. Peter’s Schoolwide Learning Expectations, also known as “SLEs.”  These expectations can extend into the home to help students live out our CORE VALUES to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite! 

A St. Peter’s student has the KEYS to…

GROW by...

- setting and evaluating individual goals to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.

- embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind.

- facing challenges with optimism and faith in God. 

ACCOMPLISH by...

- listening and communicating effectively in social and academic environments.

- demonstrating critical thinking skills and knowledge in all subject areas.

- using technology effectively and responsibly. 

LOVE by…

- making choices based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

- nurturing a spiritual life through prayer, retreats, masses, and the sacraments.

- demonstrating an appreciation for what others have done for us.

SERVE by…

- living out the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy.

- sharing time, gifts, and joy with the school community.

- participating in outreach to strengthen ties with those outside of our school community.

UNITE by…

- engaging in weekly school Mass and morning prayer assemblies.

- supporting and encouraging others in order to strengthen school community.

- welcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.

Thank you for your support during this first Trimester. Now, on to Trimester 2!

– Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

THANKSGIVING BREAK

As noted on our school calendar, our Thanksgiving break is Wednesday-Friday, November 23-25.  School will resume on Monday, November 28 with a MINIMUM DAY (12:30 dismissal) schedule.

COVID HOME TESTS

On Monday, November 21, all students will be sent home with a COVID test kit.  On November 27, please use these COVID tests to test your child for COVID before returning to school after the Thanksgiving break.

If your child is ill or not feeling well, please remember to keep him/her at home until he/she is better, or until cleared by a doctor to return to school.

Thank you for your cooperation as we keep our school community safe!

COVID VACCINES

Message from the Latino Task Force and Unidos en Salud at the 24th and Capp Street site:

“We’re here to keep your family and community safe during the holidays. Everyone 5 years and older should get the new Bivalent COVID booster.  Everyone 6 months and older should also get a flu shot. Appointments available at https://my.primary.health/a/bridgevaccine?access_code=748F2ABB5AEF6DBC or visit our site at 24th and Capp Street, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For questions or assistance making an appointment, call 844-965-0987. And keep testing before gathering with friends and family!” 

CYO ATHLETICS

We are proud of our 3rd and 5th grade soccer teams, and 5th and 7th grade volleyball teams for making it to the playoffs!  Our 4th grade volleyball team advanced to the championship and won 2nd Place!  GO AZTECS!

We are preparing for the next sports seasons of girls’ soccer and boys’ basketball.  Sports fees for boys’ basketball and girls’ soccer are due on November 22.  Payments may be made at the school office or on Venmo @SPathletics.  (Please be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and SPORTS FEE in the comments section.)

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

SCHOOL PICTURE RE-TAKES

LifeTouch School Photo Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29.  If your child was absent on our first picture day, or would like to re-take their school photo, he/she may take their photo on November 29 in their complete school uniform. 

To order online, go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our Picture Day ID: EVTC6D6DF

* If you purchased a photo package from the original picture day but would like to return that package for a new photo, please have your child bring the complete photo package back to school, and he/she may take a re-take photo. You will receive the same photo package once the re-take photos are ready.

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which is available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

November 18        END OF TRIMESTER 1

November 22        8:15 AM  School Mass

November 23-25  NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

November 28        Minimum Day Dismissal

November 28        Report Cards sent home

QUE PASA 11/9/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

     This Friday, we celebrate Veterans’ Day!  Let us remember our veterans who have given their lives and their lifetimes to serving our country at home and abroad, so that people may enjoy their freedom.  Although our country and the world have a long way to go so that all are treated with equal respect and freedoms, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the struggle and commitment of our veterans.  God bless our veterans and their families! 

      Let us offer this prayer in thanksgiving to our Veterans and our government leaders:

Lord God, Almighty Father,creator of mankind and author of peace,as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess,we ask you to bless our government officials and the members of our armed forces.  Give them courage, hope and strength.  May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.  Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light.  To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever.  Amen.

(from usccb.org)

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

As noted on our school calendar, there is no school on Friday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.  School will resume on Monday, November 14 with a regular schedule.

CYO ATHLETICS

Our boys’ soccer and girls volleyball regular seasons have come to a conclusion. 

Congratulations to the 3rd grade and 5th grade soccer teams and 4th grade, 5th grade, and 7th grade volleyball teams for making it to the playoffs!  GO AZTECS!

HUGE THANKS to our volunteer coaches for boys’ soccer and girls’ volleyball teams:

- 3rd grade boys’ soccer - Raquel Rangel, Tino Ortega

- 3rd grade volleyball - Justina Bocanegra, Eric Delgado

- 4th grade volleyball - Leslie Dominguez

- 5th grade soccer - Philip Rodriguez

- 5th grade volleyball - Raquel Rangel, Delisa Aguilar

- 6th/7th grade volleyball - Olga Varela, Judith Feretti

- 7th grade volleyball - Judy Diaz, Monina Tingzon

- 8th grade volleyball - Kathy Almendares, Marilyn Valencia

We now look forward to the next sports seasons of girls’ soccer and boys’ basketball!  Sports fees for boys’ basketball and girls’ soccer are due on November 22.  Payments may be made at the school office or on Venmo @SPathletics.  (Please be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and SPORTS FEE in the comments section.)

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

ALUMNI & MEMORIAL MASS

This Sunday, November 13 at 2:30 PM, we will celebrate our Alumni & Memorial Mass at St. Peter’s Church.  At this Mass, St. Peter's alumni and friends gather to pray for loved ones who have gone home to God and for their families.  In particular, we will celebrate the Class of 1972’s 50th Reunion Year; the Class of 1997’s 25th Reunion Year, and the Class of 2007’s 15th Reunion Year.   

You are welcome to join the mass in-person or via livestream at https://www.missionparishes.com/ and click on the YouTube Icon on the right.  To attend in person, please email jvela@sanpedro.org or call the school office to place your name on the list.  Thank you!

FUNERAL MASS FOR MRS. ORTENZO

Mrs. Toni Ortenzo, a former St. Peter’s teacher who served at St. Peter’s School for over 40 years, passed away in late-October after a long battle with illness.

Mrs. Ortenzo’s funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Church on Monday, November 14 at 11:00 AM.  Alumni and friends are welcome to attend this Mass.  We are thankful for all of the love and years of service that Mrs. Ortenzo dedicated to St. Peter’s students, families, and teachers.  She and her family continue to be in our prayers

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

One of our school’s supporters, The BASIC Fund, along with First Republic Bank, are offering a FREE Financial Empowerment Workshop Webinar Series, open to all of our families to attend.  In this webinar, you will learn more about budgeting, saving, and managing your finances.

• November 15 → Webinar in English

• November 16 → Webinar in Spanish

To attend, please register in advance by clicking on this link:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4196edd172b44de3a85ca55e5ad5cd38

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which is available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

November 1-10     STAR Testing Window #2

November 11        Veterans Day - School Holiday

November 15        8:15 AM  School Mass

November 16        Minimum Day Dismissal

November 18        END OF TRIMESTER 1

November 23-25  NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

QUE PASA 11/2/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      This week, we celebrated special days in the Church: All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day (Dia de los Muertos). On the Feast of All Saints, a holy day of obligation, we honor those who have lived lives faithful to God. On the Feast of All Souls, we remember and pray for our loved ones who have passed away, and honor them through prayer, or even by making special altars in their memory.  

       As we honor the Saints, let us remember how they lived out the Beatitudes—Jesus’ teachings on how to live as a Christian and to find true happiness.  The Beatitudes can help us to reflect on how to be role models for our children.  We can lead our children by example and live out our faith, showing kindness, love, and respect!

      The Beatitudes  (Matthew 5:3-10)

Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all who volunteered and donated towards our Halloween school celebration last week!  Due to COVID, we weren’t able to have this celebration since 2019, and we felt that the event made a successful return!  Without your assistance, we are not able to have school events such as this.  

NOVEMBER LUNCH CALENDAR

The November lunch calendar is now available, attached here and available online at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56297986e4b0b0d8bdbde6d6/t/635af96185f1914d458cf7b5/1666906466029/Cafeteria+Menu+Calendar+for+NOVEMBER+2022.pdf.

School lunches are $3.00 for the entree, $0.75 for water, and $0.75 for SunChips.  Students may order school lunches daily at the cafeteria, or parents may place orders on the Cafeteria VENMO account @StPeters-Lunch.  Venmo lunch orders must be completed by 8:30 AM.  You may also order lunches ahead of time (for the week or month) on Venmo.  Be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and items to be ordered.

* Note that the Cafeteria Venmo account is different from the Venmo school tuition/fees account.

Remember that school lunches may NOT be dropped off at the school office during the school day.  On regular dismissal days, students bring a lunch from home, or order a lunch from the cafeteria.  We also encourage students to bring a SNACK to eat during morning recess.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

As noted on our school calendar, there is no school on Friday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.  School will resume on Monday, November 14 with a regular schedule.

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which is available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!

Kindergarten - Leo Pellom is a wonderful student! It is such a joy to have him in class.  He is organized, kind, friendly, and ready to learn. Leo is a student who comes to school with a great attitude and is always prepared for the day. He will help his fellow students with any subject. He follows and respects the KEYS of Saint Peter's. When Leo is in class the whole room lights up. His positive energy has such a wonderful effect on everyone!

1st Grade - Destiny Tabora-Ortega is student of the month for October. She listens, follows instructions, and is always considerate of others. She has the KEYS to grow and accomplish. She tries her very best and it shows. Congratulations, Destiny!

2nd grade - Gabriel Quiroz-Galdamez always does his best in class and encourages his classmates to do their best as well. He follows directions the first time and gets started on his work right away. He is a good friend to others, always showing love and kindness. Keep it up, Gabriel!

3rd grade - Melissa Navarro always does her best in class and participates in every classroom discussion. She is also helpful to other students when they are struggling, and she is proactive in asking for help. She follows directions the first time, and she makes an effort to complete every class assignment no matter what the challenge is. Keep up the great work Melissa! We are rooting for you.

4th grade - Alexander Quiroz-Galdamez has been a shining example of a student living out our school's KEYS. He works hard each day to grow as a student and takes action by working on skills at home that he learned in class.  He is a loyal friend and a great team player with the spirit of helping the friends in his group whenever he is given the chance.  He is quite competitive and is striving to achieve 1st or 2nd Honors this first grading period.  Keep up the good work Alex!  You are a star.

5th grade - Genesis Garcia is 5th grade's October Student of the Month. Genesis has shown a growth mindset by showing initiative and taking responsibility for her learning. Brava, Genesis!

6th grade - Maria Espinoza is always willing to help others and engage in meaningful conversations with her peers. She continues to demonstrate what it means to be a good friend and learner. Most importantly, Maria continues to show up to class everyday as her true self, which we honor and appreciate! We are all so proud of you, and look forward to growing with you! May this be a time we celebrate your accomplishments! Congratulations, Maria! 

7th grade - Angelo Moctezuma-Bocanegra exemplifies our KEYS on a daily basis. Angelo shows growth and accomplishment by always being socially and academically engaged. He serves and unites by working well with peers and always offering a helping hand where he can. He also demonstrates love by caring for those around him. We are so thankful to have you as a part of this community, Angelo! 

8th grade - Viviana Hernandez has continued to grow and accomplish so much this year! Her focus and attention to detail has come through in every new experience she encounters. She is constantly asking questions and seeking ways to better herself. Vivi is also kind and appreciative to those around her, sharing this positive energy as she continues 8th grade! Keep up the awesome work, Vivi! 

REMINDERS:

November 3         5:30 PM  Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting

November 1-10   STAR Testing Window #2

November 8         8:15 AM  School Mass

November 9         Minimum Day Dismissal

November 11       Veterans Day - School Holiday

QUE PASA 10/26/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      As we conclude this month of the Rosary, we can reflect on the different events in Mary’s and Jesus’ lives. These reflections, connections, and prayers can fill us with joy and thanksgiving, and also give us strength during hard times.

     While October comes to a close and we enter into a new month, let us offer this prayer together (adapted from a prayer on gatherandgrow.com) as we continue learning and living out our core values to Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, and Unite!

Dear God,

Thank you for the gift of education in every form.  As we prepare for our learning, may confidence be our foundation, may grace be our guide, and may hope be our compass toward a brighter future. We pray that we have eyes to see the needs of those around us and a heart to love well.  May we face each day with positivity knowing that no matter what comes our way, we do not have to face it alone.

We are confident that through You, our loving Father, your care for us will never change.  May we show the same love and care for one another in all we say and do at school, at home, and in our community.  AMEN.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Thank you to our parents and teachers for taking the time to meet on Zoom to discuss students’ progress.  Your partnership is KEY to our children’s growth and learning.  Teachers have reached out to parents who were not able to keep their conference appointment.  If you were not able to keep your appointment with your child’s teacher, please re-schedule your conference time as soon as possible.

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place this Friday, October 28.  We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales.  Parents are welcome to join the celebration.

Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on Friday, October 28. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration.  Non-edible items, like pencils or stickers, are also acceptable.  Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed.

We are also selling TICKETS, which may be used to play games and purchase snacks at the snack booth.  Ticket order forms were sent home; please turn in your ticket order and CASH payment by the Wednesday, October 26 due date.

Since our school Halloween celebration will be on Friday, October 28; Monday, October 31 will be a regularly scheduled school day with students in school uniform.  

Please contact the office with any questions!

MRS. TONI ORTENZO

The St. Peter’s School community mourns the loss of Mrs. Toni Ortenzo, who taught at St. Peter’s School for over 40 years.  Mrs. Ortenzo taught hundreds of students and was a mentor teacher for many educators.  We keep her and her family in our prayers.

Mrs. Ortenzo’s funeral Mass will take place on Monday, November 14 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter’s Church.  Alumni and friends are welcome to join this Mass.

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which is available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

October 28           1:00-3:00 PM  School Halloween celebration

November 1         8:15 AM  School Mass for Feast of All Saints 

November 2         Minimum Day Dismissal

November 2         5:30 PM  Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting

November 1-10   STAR Testing Window #2

November 11       Veterans Day - School Holiday

QUE PASA 10/19/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

     Our Parent-Teacher Zoom Conferences begin today!  Teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1 and   parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions.  Conferences are an important part of the school-home partnership, which helps to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth and learning.

     During this time of Parent-Teacher Conferences, let us offer this prayer together: 

Dear God,

Thank you for the gift of our children. Help us to set boundaries for them, and yet encourage them to explore. Give us the strength and courage to treat each day as a fresh start. May our children come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.  May your Holy Spirit help them to grow in faith, hope, and love, so they may know peace, truth, and goodness.  May their ears hear your voice.  May their eyes see your presence in all things.  May their lips proclaim your word.  May their hearts be your dwelling place.  May their hands do works of charity.  May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. AMEN.

[From www.loyolapress.com]

We appreciate your partnership, parents!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

PARENT-TEACHER ZOOM CONFERENCES

October 19, 20 and 21 are Minimum Day dismissals for students so that teachers can meet with all parents for the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences.  This will be a time when teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1.  Parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions. All Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted via Zoom. 

Parents — If you are not able to keep your scheduled Parent-Teacher Conference appointment, please contact your child’s teacher right away, and reschedule your appointment.  You may also call the school office between 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, and office staff will deliver the message to the teacher.

Thank you for your cooperation!

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, Monday, October 24 is a Minimum Day (12:30 PM) Dismissal schedule so that teachers may attend a meeting.  Wednesday, October 26 is a usual Minimum Day dismissal day.

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Friday, October 28.  We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales.  Parents are welcome to join the celebration.

Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on Friday, October 28. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration.  Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed.

We are also selling TICKETS, which may be used to play games and purchase snacks at the snack booth.  Ticket order forms were sent home; please turn in your ticket order and CASH payment by the Wednesday, October 26 due date.

Since our school Halloween celebration will be on Friday, October 28; Monday, October 31 will be a regularly scheduled school day with students in school uniform.  

Please contact the office with any questions!

HALLOWEEN DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS

We are accepting donations for our school Halloween celebration!  Below is a list of needed items.  (You can also SCROLL DOWN to see the Halloween fliers with more information.)  Please notify the school office if you will be making a donation.

- Target or Safeway gift cards

- Bags of Candy for prizes

- Halloween trinkets for prizes

- Cases of bottled water

- Cases of Capri Sun

- Napkins

- Paper plates

- Treats to sell at the snack booth (such as cupcakes, Rice Krispies treats, or individual chip bags)

If you’d like to volunteer your time for our Halloween celebration (such as with set-up, clean-up, or supervising a game booth), please call the office or contact Mrs. Jimenez via Class Dojo or email–sjimenez@sanpedro.org

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which is available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

October 19-21      Minimum Day Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 24           Minimum Day Dismissal

October 25           8:15 AM  School Mass

October 28           1:00-3:00 PM  School Halloween celebration

November 1         8:15 AM  School Mass for Feast of All Saints 

November 1-10   STAR Testing Window #2

November 11       Veterans Day - School Holiday

QUE PASA 10/12/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      This past Monday was our observance of Indigenous People’s Day—a holiday that celebrates Native Americans and commemorates their histories and cultures.  It is a reminder to continue to work towards social justice so that people of all cultures are treated with kindness, dignity, and compassion.  Here at school, as described in our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs), we strive towards social justice with our core values—

to GROW by embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind; 

to ACCOMPLISH by thinking critically; 

to LOVE by making choices based on the teachings of Jesus Christ; 

to SERVE by living out the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy; 

to UNITE by welcoming people of all backgrounds as St. Peter’s community members.

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, here is an excerpt of a prayer from the United Church:

O God, for the witness of strength, caring, and love of Indigenous peoples, and for the struggle for what is just and right, open our hearts this day. Encourage us to listen more, speak less, participate in the movements for change that will bring us together in good and respectful ways. Encourage us to make friends, get to know someone’s story, and share our stories too, without fear, for in Christ we know we are all kin, relatives, with you and with each other and with all living and non-living things.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

PARENT-TEACHER ZOOM CONFERENCES

October 19, 20 and 21 are Minimum Day dismissals for students so that teachers can meet with all parents for the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences.  This will be a time when teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1.  Parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions. All Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted via Zoom. 

Parents — On Class Dojo, your child’s teacher has shared a link to a Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up sheet.  If you haven’t done so already, please choose an appointment time right away, so that your child’s teacher can coordinate his/her full conference schedule and confirm your appointment time for this very important meeting.

Thank you for your cooperation!

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Friday, October 28.  We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales.  Parents are welcome to join the celebration.

Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on Friday, October 28. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration.  Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed.

Since our school Halloween celebration will be on Friday, October 28; Monday, October 31 will be a regularly scheduled school day with students in school uniform.  

Please contact the office with any questions!

HALLOWEEN DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS

We are accepting donations for our school Halloween celebration!  Below is a list of needed items.  Please notify the school office if you will be making a donation.

- Target or Safeway gift cards

- Bags of Candy for prizes

- Halloween trinkets for prizes

- Cases of bottled water

- Cases of Capri Sun

- Napkins

- Paper plates

- Treats to sell at the snack booth (such as cupcakes, Rice Krispies treats, or individual chip bags)

If you’d like to volunteer your time for our Halloween celebration (such as with set-up, clean-up, or supervising a game booth), please call the office or contact Mrs. Jimenez via Class Dojo or email–sjimenez@sanpedro.org

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which is available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

October 18         8:15 AM  School Mass

October 19-21    Minimum Day Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 24        Minimum Day Dismissal

October 25        8:15 AM  School Mass

October 28        1:00-3:00 PM  School Halloween celebration

QUE PASA 10/5/22 (ENGLISH)

 Dear Parents,

  This Friday—October 7th—commemorates the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, and (as we pray the Hail Mary as a school each morning) the month of October is traditionally the month of the Rosary. 

       Here is a thoughtful reflection from Living the Rosary by Father John Phalen:

The Rosary starts with Mary’s human experience, and it encourages us to learn from our own.  The Rosary is:

• Remembering Christ with Mary

• Learning Christ with Mary

• Being conformed to Christ with Mary

• Praying to Christ with Mary

• Proclaiming Christ with Mary

       By looking to Mary, the courageous mother of our Savior, we can open our hearts and minds to God’s presence in our lives, and be models for our own children to live with love, patience, faith, and perseverance, even through the challenging times in our lives.

       When I pass by our grotto at school each day, I’m reminded of how much St. Peter’s students honor Mary, and I think about how they make the Sign of the Cross or stop to say a prayer at the grotto.  It’s definitely a sacred place for our entire school family.  Plus, each month, one class has the task of taking care of the grotto, by bringing flowers and even prayer cards to Mary!

       Throughout October, let us look to Mary as a role model of faith and courage, especially during this month of the Rosary!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

There is no school this Friday, October 7, while all teachers attend an Archdiocesan In-service.  There is also no school on Monday, October 10, in honor of Indigenous People’s Day.  School will resume on Tuesday, October 11. 

ZOOM PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

October 19, 20, and 21 are Minimum Day dismissals for students so that teachers can meet with all parents for the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences.  This will be a time when teachers will be sharing each student’s Progress Report for Trimester 1.  Parents can learn about their children’s progress and ask teachers questions. All Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted via Zoom. 

Parents – On Class Dojo, your child’s teacher will share a link to a Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up sheet.  Please choose an appointment time right away, so that your child’s teacher can coordinate his/her full conference schedule and confirm your appointment time for this very important meeting.  Thank you for your cooperation!

FIRST COMMUNION

For students in grades 3-8: If your child is already baptized and has not yet received the Sacrament of First Communion, please contact the office as soon as possible if you are interested in having your child receive First Communion with St. Peter’s School.

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Friday, October 28.  We will begin with a costume parade on the schoolyard at 1:00 PM, followed by games and snack sales.  Parents are welcome to join the celebration. 

Students are welcome to come to school in an age-appropriate Halloween costume on Friday, October 28. However, please do not bring any costume parts or props that resemble any type of weapon.  Thank you for your cooperation on this matter. 

Students may bring individually-wrapped treats to share with their classmates for the Halloween celebration.  Teachers will notify families about the number of students in each class so that all students in the class are included if a treat is distributed. 

Since our school Halloween celebration will be on Friday, October 28; Monday, October 31 will be a regularly scheduled school day with students in school uniform.  

Please contact the office with any questions!

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, which is available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

🡪 Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Homeroom teachers identify and describe Students of the Month at the end of each month. We all celebrate these students because they have exemplified living the St. Peter’s KEYS:

Knowledge feeds GROWTH. 

Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage.

You are LOVE.

SERVICE UNITES.

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!

KINDERGARTEN - Carolina Vega works very hard.  She is a student who pays attention, plays well with others, and comes to school with an open mind and open heart. Carolina beautifully embodies the KEYS of Saint Peter's.  She is always willing to help anyone in the classroom and is a wonderful classroom participant. I look forward to having her in class every day.  

1st GRADE - Joaquin Velasco is kind to his classmates and listens during class time. He is a hard worker and puts his best effort into his work. Congratulations, Joaquin! 

2nd GRADE - Rosemarie Garcia is a hard-worker.  She is always kind to everyone, and always follows directions. She is a great example for her classmates and brings out the best in others. Way to go, Rosemarie!

3rd GRADE - Solina Ramirez Herrera demonstrates great initiative by helping others, being responsible for any classroom job and trying her best in tackling difficult learning concepts. She participates heavily in classroom discussion and shows leadership in our core values in the classroom with our classroom agreement and treatment agreement, as well as the school with KEYS.  Congratulations, Solina! 

4th GRADE - Xitlali Cortes has been a shining example of a student living out our school's KEYS.  She works hard each day to grow as a student and currently serves as the 4th Grade Student Council Representative.  She is loving and kind to her friends in class, and she is willing to help in any way in and outside of the classroom.  Keep up the great work Xitlali; you are a star!  

5th GRADE - Angel Robledo-Noya is our 5th grade Student of the Month for September!  He is a polite and enthusiastic learner. He always comes to class with a positive attitude and a willingness to help others. Bravo, Angel! 

6th GRADE - Jonathan Garcia is a hard-working student, who continues to demonstrate what an open heart and open mind looks like within our classroom community. Jonathan is filled with love and joy each and every day he walks into the classroom! We are all so proud of you, and look forward to growing with you! Congratulations, Jonathan!  

7th GRADE - Paola Carranza displays each of our core values on a daily basis. She is a model student–she’s always on task with minimal instructions; respectful; and asks questions when things are unclear. She is punctual, responsible, optimistic, and kind to everyone around her. Thank you for being a standout student in class, Paola! 

8th GRADE - Julio Bautista demonstrates growth and love by striving to better himself, both in and outside the classroom. He constantly lends a helping hand to those around him, his peers, teachers and staff, not because he has to, but because he genuinely wants to. Julio is also embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind, by tackling his 8th grade year with enthusiasm and confidence. Way to go Julio, keep up the great work!

REMINDERS:

October 5           8:30 AM Mercy Burlingame and Serra High School Presentation to 8th graders

October 7           NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service

October 10         NO SCHOOL – Holiday, Indigenous Peoples Day

October 11         8:15 AM  School Mass

October 11         After-school Cotton Candy Sale for St. Peter’s Athletics

October 12         Minimum Day Dismissal

October 19-21    Minimum Day Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences

QUE PASA 9/28/2022 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       As we wrap up the first month of school, I am reminded of our KEY “Knowledge feeds GROWTH.”  This was a time when we adjusted to different environments (such as different classrooms or being back in the school building full-time), got to know teachers and classmates, and learned how to collaborate with others.  Think about how your child has grown so far (academically, socially, and spiritually) since the first day of school.  The knowledge they have gained will help to feed their mind and spirit, but they should not stop there.  We’ve only just begun!  Together, let us guide them to use that knowledge to take action to better themselves, to positively guide others, and to improve their communities.   And when they take action, they can understand that “Every ACCOMPLISHMENT needs courage”—another one of our KEYS! Together, let’s keep our growth mindset going strong as this first month of school draws to a close.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

BIKE FAIR

Scroll down to see a flier about a FREE bike fair, hosted by the San Francisco Bike Coalition, happening here at St. Peter’s School THIS SATURDAY, October 1 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  Students will earn 5 KEYS for attending the bike fair!  

*For this event, please enter the schoolyard at our Alabama Street gate.  Students 

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP ZONES

Remember that the white zones on Florida Street and Alabama Street are for drop-offs and pick-ups only.  Please do not leave your car parked there and do not leave your car unattended in the white zones.  When pulling into these zones, follow the direction of traffic and for everyone’s safety, do not park in the opposite direction of traffic.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

LIFETOUCH SCHOOL PICTURE DAY

Lifetouch school picture day will take place on Tuesday, October 4.  For school photos, students must be in complete uniform.

For school yearbook and school ID purposes, ALL students will be taking school pictures.  However, purchasing your child’s photos is optional.  If you choose to buy school pictures, you can purchase your child’s school photos online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/ - / and enter our picture day ID – EVTRB8ZR7

You can also submit payment with the Lifetouch order form that was sent home with your child.  If you are paying with this order form, the form plus the payment must be submitted at the time that your child takes a school photo.

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, there is no school on Friday, October 7 while all teachers attend an Archdiocesan In–Service.  There is also no school on Monday, October 10 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day.

DIMES FROM HEAVEN 

Thank you to all the students and families that contributed to the “Dimes from Heaven” Student Council fundraiser!  So many of our students showed love and mercy for those in need, and showed lots of school spirit as well!  Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit future Student Council school events and our local SPCA.

All together, the school raised a grand total of $1,367.94! WOW!

Congratulations to the following winning classes, who raised the greatest amount in each grade level cluster:

K-2 Cluster winner – 1st grade 

3-5 Cluster winner – 4th grade

6-8 Cluster winner – 8th grade

BAPTISM

If your child is not yet baptized and you would like him/her to receive the sacrament of Baptism, you may contact the St. Peter’s Parish Rectory at 415-282-1652.  Before receiving any other sacraments (such as Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation), your child must first be Baptized.  If you have any questions or would like to discuss the process before beginning this sacramental process, please feel free to contact the school office.

SAINT PETER’S ATHLETICS

The boys’ soccer and girls’ volleyball seasons are officially underway!  Come support our teams by cheering them on at their games.  Visit the CYO Athletics website to see game schedules: https://athletics.cccyo.org/schedules

GO AZTECS!!!

GRAY AZTECS SWEATS

Our gray Aztecs sweats are now for sale!  These sweats are OPTIONAL to wear on Fridays.  Parents and other family members may also purchase these sweats, and would be great to wear to support our St. Peter’s teams at their games!

To order the sweats, you may pick up an order form at the school office, or call the office so that we can send an order form home with your child.  The prices are listed below:

Hoodie - $30

Sweatpants - $25

T-shirt - $10

* Supplies are limited.  Unfortunately, we have no youth medium sweatpants at this time!  Once they become available, an announcement will be made.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy khaki pants or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On FRIDAYS (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt, with the usual uniform shoes.  (If your child does not have an Aztecs T-shirt, he/she should wear the uniform white polo with the sweats.)

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

SCHOOL MASS

Parents and other family members are welcome to join us during our weekly school Masses on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.  An announcement will be made on Class Dojo if Mass will be on a different day during a particular week.  You may find a seat in an empty pew behind the students.  We hope you can join us!

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

September 28    5:30 PM Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting

September 29    8:30 AM Riordan High School Presentation to 8th graders

October 1          9:00 AM - 2:00 PM  SF Bike Coalition Bike Fair at St. Peter’s School

October 4          8:30 AM School Mass

October 4          Lifetouch School Picture Day

October 5          Minimum Day Dismissal

October 5          8:30 AM Mercy Burlingame and Serra High School Presentation to 8th graders

October 7         NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service

October 10       NO SCHOOL – Holiday, Indigenous People’s Day

QUE PASA 9/21/2022 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       This week, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, or as we lovingly call it, Mercy Day!  During our school Mass yesterday, we remembered our Sisters of Mercy, who founded our beloved St. Peter’s School and continue to care for and support our students, teachers, and families to this day.

       We are grateful for Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy; and for Mother Baptist Russell, who traveled from Ireland and established schools and hospitals in America.  We are grateful for the loving contributions of our Sisters of Mercy today—including Sister Marian Rose, Sister Lucy, Sister Pauline, Sister Paulina, and Sister Toni Lynn—all who help to guide us at St. Peter’s School.  The sisters of Mercy are living examples to us for living out the mission of Mercy.  

       And what is 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, keep them in our prayers, and try our best to live out the mission of Mercy ourselves, not only at St. Peter’s School, but everywhere!

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez 

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP ZONES

Remember that the white zones on Florida Street and Alabama Street are for drop-offs and pick-ups only.  Please do not leave your car parked there and do not leave your car unattended in the white zones.  When pulling into these zones, follow the direction of traffic and for everyone’s safety, do not park in the opposite direction of traffic. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

CALENDAR REMINDER

This Monday, September 26, is a Minimum Dismissal Day for students, while teachers attend a meeting.  (Wednesday, September 28 is another usual Minimum Day.)

DIMES FROM HEAVEN 

Our Student Council-sponsored fundraiser and class competition—“Dimes from Heaven”—continues until the end of this week!  Though the title says “dimes,” all monetary denominations will be accepted.  The classes that raise the highest amount by the end of this week (in grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8) will win a class prize.  Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit our local SPCA and future Student Council school events.  Stay tuned to see our total amount raised, and to find out who the class winners will be!

BAPTISM

If your child is not yet baptized and you would like him/her to receive the sacrament of Baptism, you may contact the St. Peter’s Parish Rectory at 415-282-1652.  Before receiving any other sacraments (such as Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation), your child must first be Baptized.  If you have any questions or would like to discuss the process before beginning this sacramental process, please feel free to contact the school office.

SAINT PETER’S ATHLETICS

The boys’ soccer and girls’ volleyball seasons are officially underway!  Come support our teams by cheering them on at their games.  Visit the CYO Athletics website to see game schedules: https://athletics.cccyo.org/schedules

GO AZTECS!!!

BIKE FAIR

Scroll down to see a flier about a FREE bike fair, hosted by the San Francisco Bike Coalition, happening here at St. Peter’s School on Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  For this event, please enter the schoolyard at our Alabama Street gate.

GRAY AZTECS SWEATS

Our gray Aztecs sweats are now for sale!  These sweats are OPTIONAL to wear on Fridays.  Parents and other family members may also purchase these sweats, and would be great to wear to support our St. Peter’s teams at their games!

To order the sweats, you may pick up an order form at the school office, or call the office so that we can send an order form home with your child.  The prices are listed below:

Hoodie - $30

Sweatpants - $25

T-shirt - $10

* Supplies are limited.  Unfortunately, we have no youth medium sweatpants at this time!  Once they become available, an announcement will be made.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy khaki pants or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On FRIDAYS (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt, with the usual uniform shoes.  (If your child does not have an Aztecs T-shirt, he/she should wear the uniform white polo with the sweats.)

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

SCHOOL MASS

Parents and other family members are welcome to join us during our weekly school Masses on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.  An announcement will be made on Class Dojo if Mass will be on a different day during a particular week.  You may find a seat in an empty pew behind the students.  We hope you can join us!

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

September 19-23     Dimes From Heaven Fundraiser

September 24          Feast of Our Lady of Mercy

September 26          Minimum Day Dismissal

September 27          8:30 AM School Mass

September 28          Minimum Day Dismissal

September 28          5:30 PM Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting

September 29          8:30 AM Riordan High School Presentation to 8th graders

QUE PASA 9/14/2022 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       As we begin to prepare for The Feast of Our Lady of Mercy coming up next week, we offer this prayer of Catherine McAuley, who founded the Sisters of Mercy: 

My God, I am yours for time and eternity.Teach me to cast myself entirely into the arms of your loving Providence with a lively, unlimited confidence in your compassionate, tender pity. Grant, O most merciful Redeemer, that whatever you ordain or permit may be acceptable to me.Take from my heart all painful anxiety;let nothing sadden me but sin,nothing delight me but the hope of coming to the possession of You my God and my all, in your everlasting kingdom. Amen. 

May we continue to look towards the Sisters of Mercy as examples of love, peace, and social justice, especially as we still witness signs of violence and inhumane treatment of others throughout the world.  Let us always remember that our school, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, is a place where we can model how to live with active kindness and compassion with open hearts and open minds! 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

DIMES FROM HEAVEN 

Next week, from September 19-23, our Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser and class competition—“Dimes from Heaven!”  Though the title says “dimes,” all monetary denominations will be accepted.  The classes that raise the highest amount by the end of next week (in grade categories K-2, 3-5, and 6-8) will win a class prize.  Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit our local SPCA and future Student Council school events.  

Thank you, Student Council officers and Class Representatives, for organizing our first fundraiser of this school year!

BAPTISM

If your child is not yet baptized and you would like him/her to receive the sacrament of Baptism, you may contact the St. Peter’s Parish Rectory at 415-282-1652.  Before receiving any other sacraments (such as Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation), your child must first be Baptized.  If you have any questions or would like to discuss the process before beginning this sacramental process, please feel free to contact the school office.

GRAY AZTECS SWEATS

Our gray Aztecs sweats are now for sale!  These sweats are OPTIONAL to wear on Fridays.  Parents and other family members may also purchase these sweats, and would be great to wear to support our St. Peter’s teams at their games!

To order the sweats, you may pick up an order form at the school office, or call the office so that we can send an order form home with your child.  The prices are listed below:

Hoodie - $30

Sweatpants - $25

T-shirt - $10

* Supplies are limited.  Unfortunately, we have no youth medium sweatpants at this time!  Once they become available, an announcement will be made.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy khaki pants or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On FRIDAYS (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt, with the usual uniform shoes.  (If your child does not have an Aztecs T-shirt, he/she should wear the uniform white polo with the sweats.)

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

SCHOOL MASS

Thank you to those who joined us in church during our first school Mass yesterday.  Moving forward, we will continue to attend Mass weekly on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.  An announcement will be made on Class Dojo if Mass will be on a different day during a particular week.

Parents and other family members are welcome to join us during our school Masses.  You may find a seat in an empty pew behind the students.  We look forward to celebrating the Eucharist as a school community!

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

September 6-16     STAR Assessments, Window #1

September 15         8:30 AM, Lick Wilmerding High School presentation for 8th graders

September 15         6:00 PM, 8th Grade Parent Zoom Meeting

September 16         Middle School electives begin

September 20         8:30 AM School Mass in honor of Mercy Day

September 21         Minimum Day Dismissal

September 19-23    Dimes From Heaven Fundraiser

September 26         Minimum Day Dismissal

QUE PASA 9/7/22 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       Earlier this week (on September 5), we celebrated the Labor Day Holiday, a day when we honor and recognize the American labor movement and the hard work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.  But did you know that September 5 is also the Feast day of Saint Mother Theresa of Calcutta?  Saint Mother Theresa visited our school once many years ago, and she was someone who worked very hard to help those who were in great need and who were often overlooked and forgotten in different parts of the world..

       We can all look towards Saint Mother Theresa as a role model to live out our KEYS–especially “You are LOVE” and “SERVICE UNITES.”  Saint Mother Theresa showed us how we can serve others in  unity with faith, and what a great impact we can have even with small acts of love.  We can be positive, active examples to listen to other perspectives, act with kindness, and work towards justice. 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.  Let us continue our partnership as we reach for this goal, and continue our prayers for peace throughout our communities. 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

WATER BOTTLES and SNACKS

It has been quite hot in San Francisco!  To help our children stay hydrated in the heat, please send your child with a water bottle to school.  If they purchase a water bottle with their lunch, it is not given to them until lunch time, so a water bottle from home will help them throughout the day.  There is a water-filling station at school.

Also, it’s a good idea to send your child to school with a recess snack, such as fruit or something small and easy to eat during their morning recess.

STAR ASSESSMENTS

This week and next is Window #1 for STAR Testing.  Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade take a test in Early Literacy, while students in grades 2-8 take tests in Reading and Math.

A STAR assessment is one data point that helps teachers know how they can best help students. It will not be part of the students’ grade, yet it will help teachers determine areas where students may need extra help or where students need to be further challenged.  Results of STAR assessments will be discussed at the first round of Parent-Teacher conferences in October.

GRAY AZTECS SWEATS

Our gray Aztecs sweats are now for sale!  These sweats are OPTIONAL to wear on Fridays.  Parents and other family members may also purchase these sweats, and would be great to wear to support our St. Peter’s teams at their games!

To order the sweats, you may pick up an order form at the school office, or call the office so that we can send an order form home with your child.  The prices are listed below:

Hoodie - $30

Sweatpants - $25

T-shirt - $10

* Supplies are limited.  Unfortunately, we have no youth medium sweatpants at this time!  Once they become available, an announcement will be made.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We live our core value to UNITE as students wear their school uniform with pride.  Please remember that the complete daily uniform includes the plain white polo shirt, navy khaki pants or uniform skirt/jumper, green uniform sweatshirt, black or white socks, and solid black or solid white sneakers (tennis shoes).  

On FRIDAYS (unless there is a church service), students may wear the optional gray Aztecs hoodie, Aztecs sweatpants, and Aztecs T-shirt, with the usual uniform shoes.  (If your child does not have an Aztecs T-shirt, he/she should wear the uniform white polo with the sweats.)

For more details on the school uniform, refer to the Uniform section of the Parent-Student Handbook that was distributed on the first day of school, which is also available on the school website: http://www.stpeterssf.org/parents-students

Students who are out of uniform will receive a “Uniform Notice” to be signed by a parent or guardian, as a reminder about the uniform policy, and to help us unite as a school community!

SCHOOL MASS

Our first school Mass is next week on Tuesday, September 13 at 8:15 AM.  Moving forward, we will be attending Mass weekly on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.  An announcement will be made on Class Dojo if Mass will be on a different day during a particular week.

Parents and other family members are welcome to join us during our school Masses.  You may find a seat in an empty pew behind the students.  We look forward to celebrating the Eucharist as a school community!

BVCC AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES

Any students participating in BVCC must first be registered in the program.  Registration forms are available in the school office.  Children's Council and Sliding Scale available. Forms may be dropped off in the school office with a check.  (Venmo is also accepted – @BVCCatStPeters.  Please do NOT leave cash in the office.  No family will be turned away due to financial need.

For questions about BVCC, please contact Rochelle Celedon at 415-713-0625 (rochelle.bvcc@gmail.com) or Judy Diaz at 415-283-5545 (judy.bvcc@gmail.com).

INFECTION MITIGATION PLAN

We continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19 at school, we have developed a School Infection Mitigation Plan, available on our school website at http://www.stpeterssf.org/pandemic-reopening-plan

Please remember -- If your child is feeling ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, phone the school office and keep your child at home!  

Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Fever -- 100.4°F / 38°C or higher

• Cough

• Severe headache

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

REMINDERS:

September 6-16    STAR Assessments, Window #1

September 8         8:30 AM Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory High School presentation to 8th grade

September 13       8:30 AM School Mass

September 14       Minimum Day Dismissal

September 15       8:30 AM Lick Wilmerding High School presentation to 8th grade

September 15       6:00 PM  8th grade Parent Zoom Meeting

September 16     Middle School electives begin