QUE PASA 2/21/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       This week, we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter.  On this day, we remember Christ’s choosing of Simon Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole Church.  In other words, we consider St. Peter the first Pope of the Church.  He is the Rock on which the Church was built, and also the patron saint of our school and parish!     

       As we move forward during this season of Lent, we look towards St. Peter as an example of strength and faith, for even when Peter lost his faith, he found his way back to Jesus to become a leader of our Church and to hold the KEYS to the gates of Heaven.  

       Together let us pray:

Pray for us, Saint Peter the Apostle,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.              

O God,
who has given unto Thy blessed Apostle Peter
the keys to the kingdom of heaven,
and the power to bind and loose:
grant that we may be delivered,
through the help of this intercession,
from the slavery of all our sins:
Who lives and reigns, world without end. Amen.                         

 (from www.daily-prayers.org)

–Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

SCHOOL MASS

Tomorrow (Thursday, February 22) we will have our school Mass  at 8:15 AM in honor of the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, our school and parish patron saint.  Please join us for this Eucharistic celebration.

**Since Thursday is a school Mass day, please be sure that your child is in complete uniform; No free dress passes.

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, we have a Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal) on Monday, February 26 so that teachers may attend a faculty meeting.  BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Mondays.  All other students should be on their way home or picked up at the 12:30 dismissal time.  Please plan accordingly.

AZTEC TREK UPDATE

Thank you to all who have already turned in their minimum $125 collection for our mandatory school fundraiser, the Aztec Trek!  The final due date for the collection envelope is March 7, and the Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and games will be held on March 22.

Remember–the more money that you collect, the more prizes you receive and the more points your class will receive towards a class prize! 

Currently, here are the class standings:

1st place - 6th grade

2nd place - 8th grade 

3rd place - 1st grade

Check our website to see class standings and make a donation on Venmo – https://www.stpeterssf.org/aztec-trek

GO AZTECS!

MESSAGE REGARDING THE ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT

-  Each year families may apply through TADS for the Archdiocese Elementary Family Grant.  This grant does not renew automatically.  TADS is now accepting applications for the school term 2024-2025,  If you are interested in applying, please go to www.mytads.com to complete your new 2024-2025 financial aid application.  Please be sure to have your financial documents (2023 Federal tax form 1040, W-2, 1099, Calworks, Calfresh, Social Security, Workers Comp, Unemployment or any other financial documents requested by TADS). ready to upload or fax to TADS.
-  Your application and all documents need to be received by TADS no later than April 1, 2024.  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 from the Archdiocese to the elementary students’ families in late May/early June.                                                                                              

If you have any questions, phone TADS at 800-477-8237.

MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND

The BASIC Fund application for new students is now available online at https://basicfund.org/. The New Application deadline is March 29, 2024. 

Renewal emails for returning students have been  sent by BASIC Fund to parent emails.  If you need to change your email for the Basic Fund or have questions, please call (415) 986-5650.  The Renewal Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

February 22      8:15 AM School Mass–Feast of the Chair of St. Peter

February 26      Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal

February 27      8:15 AM School Mass

February 28      Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal

February 29      8:30 AM–Lenten Reconciliation for 7th & 8th Grades

March 1            End of Trimester 2

March 4-8        7th Grade Caritas Creek Camp Retreat (rescheduled week)

March 5-7        Minimum Days–12:30 Dismissal; Parent-Teacher Conferences

March 7           8:30 AM–Lenten Reconciliation for 5th & 6th Grades

March 8           No School; Archdiocese Teacher In-service Day

QUE PASA 2/14/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent. This is a special liturgical season when we take time to pray, reflect, repent, and renew so that we can grow closer to God as we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus.  Throughout Lent, I’d like to offer a reflection (from Daily Reflections for Lent: Not By Bread Alone) as we journey through Lent with each other and with our children:  

“Ash Wednesday is marked with a somber sign of our faith.  The cross on our forehead is meant to leave a lasting imprint deep within, like a spiritual tattoo that will linger long after we complete the 40-day course.  The sacrifices and prayers of the season help us clear a path, but we can’t stop there, not if we want to experience real transformation. God wants nothing less than our hearts broken open so that he might find a resting place within and make us whole. Yes, the exterior practices are important, but what matters most is what happens unseen within our hearts and souls.” 

Heavenly Father, guide us in the right ways as we begin our Lenten journey. Give us the courage to allow ourselves to be transformed by your love. Help us to use our Lenten sacrifices to dig deeper into our spiritual center and carve out a space for you alone. AMEN.

–Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CALENDAR REMINDERS

As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 16 and Monday, February 19 for the President’s Day Break.  School will resume with a regular schedule on Tuesday, February 20.

SCHOOL MASS

Next week, we will not have school Mass on Tuesday.  Instead, we will have our school Mass on Thursday, February 22 at 8:15 AM in honor of the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, our school and parish patron saint.  Please join us for this Eucharistic celebration.

**Since Thursday is a school Mass day, please be sure that your child is in complete uniform; No free dress passes.

SPRING PICTURE DAY

St. Peter’s Lifetouch Spring Picture Day will take place TOMORROW–Thursday, February 15.  These photos are OPTIONAL for students to take.

If your child is taking a spring photo, he/she may wear appropriate free dress, as outlined in our School Handbook. The last week we sent the orders at hone,  you may order online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our school Picture Day ID:  EVTNS8RFP

SCHOOL PANORAMIC PICTURE DAY

We will be taking our whole-school panoramic photo on Tuesday, February 20.  For this photo, all students should be in uniform (no free dress passes).

If you would like to order this panoramic photo, you may order with the order form being sent home, or order online at at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our school Picture Day ID:  BY043129T0

AZTEC TREK UPDATE

Thank you to all who have already turned in their minimum $125 collection for our mandatory school fundraiser, the Aztec Trek!  The final due date for the collection envelope is March 7, and the Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and games will be held on March 22.

Remember–the more money that you collect, the more prizes you receive and the more points your class will receive towards a class prize!  .

Currently, here are the class standings:

1st place - 8th grade

2nd place - 6th grade

3rd place - 1st grade

Check our website to see class standings and make a donation on Venmo – https://www.stpeterssf.org/aztec-trek

GO AZTECS!

MESSAGE REGARDING THE ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT 

-  Each year families may apply through TADS for the Archdiocese Elementary Family Grant.  This grant does not renew automatically.  TADS is now accepting applications for the school term 2024-2025,  If you are interested in applying, please go to www.mytads.com to complete your new 2024-2025 financial aid application.  Please be sure to have your financial documents (2023 Federal tax form 1040, W-2, 1099, Calworks, Calfresh, Social Security, Workers Comp, Unemployment or any other financial documents requested by TADS). ready to upload or fax to TADS.
-  Your application and all documents need to be received by TADS no later than April 1, 2024.  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 from the Archdiocese to the elementary students’ families in late May/early June.                                                                                              

If you have any questions, phone TADS at 800-477-8237.

MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND

The BASIC Fund application for new students is now available online at https://basicfund.org/. The New Application deadline is March 29, 2024. 

Renewal emails for returning students have been  sent by BASIC Fund to parent emails.  If you need to change your email for the Basic Fund or have questions, please call (415) 986-5650.  The Renewal Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

February 15         LifeTouch Spring Picture Day

February 16, 19   NO SCHOOL; President’s Day Break

February 20      LifeTouch School Panoramic Picture Day

February 22      8:15 AM School Mass–Feast of the Chair of St. Peter

February 26      Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal

QUE PASA 2/7/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       February is upon us! Since Valentine’s Day is in February, I associate the month of February with one of our school’s core values–LOVE.  February is also the month of the Holy Family, a family that we may look towards as an example of unconditional love.  Below is a prayer that we can offer together to remind us of our love for our families, and to remind us that we are a school family working together to help our children open their hearts and minds. As stated in our school philosophy–We are a family–somos una familia–with parents, students, and educators working together.

JESUS, Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.

MARY, Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love. Keep us close to your Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys.

JOSEPH, Foster-father to Jesus, guardian and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm. Help us in all times of discouragement or anxiety.

HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass. May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with you.   AMEN.

–Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CALENDAR REMINDERS

As noted on our school calendar, Monday, February 12 is a 12:00 dismissal day for teachers to attend an Archdiocesan professional development session.  BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Mondays.  If your child is not registered for BVCC, please plan accordingly for your child to be picked up on the way home at the 12:00 dismissal time. 

Also noted on our school calendar–there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 16 and Monday, February 19 for the President’s Day Break.

ASH WEDNESDAY

Next week, we begin the liturgical season of LENT on Ash Wednesday.  We will have school Mass on Ash Wednesday–February 14–at 9:30 AM.  Families are welcome to join us at this Mass.

* We will not have school Mass on Tuesday next week since we will be attending Mass on Ash Wednesday.

VALENTINE’S TREATS ON MARDI GRAS (TUESDAY)

Because Ash Wednesday is on February 14 (Valentine’s Day), classes will be having their Valentine’s celebrations on TUESDAY, February 13.  Valentine treats will NOT be distributed on February 14 in respect of Ash Wednesday.

For Valentine’s Day, students may distribute pre-packaged snacks or treats and/or non-edible items (such as pencils or stickers) to their classmates.  Please be sure that your child has enough items to distribute to each person in his/her class.  Teachers will let you know how many students are in each class.

SPRING PICTURE DAY

St. Peter’s Lifetouch Spring Picture Day will take place on Thursday, February 15.  These photos are OPTIONAL for students to take.

If your child is taking a spring photo, he/she may wear appropriate free dress, as outlined in our School Handbook.  Order forms will be sent home, or you may order online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our school Picture Day ID:  EVTNS8RFP

PARENT WORKSHOP SERIES

In partnership with BVCC, we are offering a parent workshop series, hosted by Pamela Lopez, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).

- “We will delve into ways to cultivate connection with your child, learn the importance of reconnection to self, and discover how to support your child’s optimal healthy development.”

Workshops are focused on students in grades 5-8, but all parents are welcome to join.

The first workshop is on February 13 from 5:00-6:30 at St. Peter’s School.  Dinner and child care will be provided.

** Please register for the workshop using this link by February 12: https://forms.gle/1XwmZ1RbT2hojfXf8 and see the flier below for more information. 

TRIMESTER 2 PROGRESS REPORTS

Last week, Progress Reports for Trimester 2 were sent home.  Progress Reports provide a snapshot of your child’s progress, giving time to maintain grades or submit work for improvement before the end of the trimester Report Card arrives.  

Signed and returned Progress Reports are now past due. Please sign and return your child’s progress report if you have not already done so.  If you have any questions regarding the progress report, please contact your child’s teacher.

STAR ASSESSMENTS

We are now in the 3rd window of STAR assessments–February 5-16.  These standardized assessments are taken four times throughout the school year and help provide additional data on student progress in Math and Reading.  If you have any questions about STAR assessments, please contact your child’s teacher.

MESSAGE REGARDING THE ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT               

-  Each year families may apply through TADS for the Archdiocese Elementary Family Grant.  This grant does not renew automatically.  TADS is now accepting applications for the school term 2024-2025,  If you are interested in applying, please go to www.mytads.com to complete your new 2024-2025 financial aid application.  Please be sure to have your financial documents (2023 Federal tax form 1040, W-2, 1099, Calworks, Calfresh, Social Security, Workers Comp, Unemployment or any other financial documents requested by TADS). ready to upload or fax to TADS.
-  Your application and all documents need to be received by TADS no later than April 1, 2024.  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 from the Archdiocese to the elementary students’ families in late May/early June.                                                                                              

If you have any questions, phone TADS at 800-477-8237.

MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND

The BASIC Fund application for new students is now available online at https://basicfund.org/. The New Application deadline is March 29, 2024. 

Renewal emails for returning students have been  sent by BASIC Fund to parent emails.  If you need to change your email for the Basic Fund or have questions, please call (415) 986-5650.  The Renewal Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

JANUARY 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 January Students of the Month!

Kindergarten - Alejandra Soto comes to school ready to learn. She takes in everything like a sponge. She listens intently, finishes her work, and helps others. She likes to be challenged and participate in whole-class and small-group learning. Alejandra lives out the KEYS by completing all her work and helping her fellow classmates. She unites the class by reminding others to listen. Congratulations, Alejandra! 

1st Grade - Itzayana Robelo Hernandez brightens up the classroom when she walks in. She continues to GROW and ACCOMPLISH in math and in writing. She is also very friendly and has been a wonderful ambassador to our visitors. Way to go, Itzayana!

2nd Grade - Isabella Calderon always displays the St. Peter's core value of LOVE. She comes to school with a smile and a positive attitude. She has really grown as a reader and gets excited when she learns new things. Keep up the great work, Isabella!

3rd Grade - Rosemarie Garcia has been described as hardworking, focused and caring by her classmates. She is an active listener and a student you can always find doing her best work and staying on task. Most of all she has a compassionate heart and a great friend to others. She comes into class ready to UNITE and ACCOMPLISH. We are glad to have you in class, Rosemarie! 

4th Grade - Joshua Estrada has been a star student and a shining example of someone living out St. Peter's School's KEYS. Joshua brings enthusiasm and energy to class each day as he cheers on and supports his classmates whenever we take part in a Kahoot or Blooket.  He really cares about his learning and is consistent with his classwork and homework.  In addition to being a solid student in class, he is also a really good friend to everyone in class and loves his family.  Keep up the great work, Joshua!  You have earned it.

5th Grade - Ethan Morales-Romero has demonstrated his ability to be accountable for his learning. He asks questions that help support his learning, accepts new challenges, and persists through the challenges with humor. His ability to advocate for himself is going to continue to serve him well. Ethan demonstrates the KEYS each day by completing his schoolwork, supporting his friends and teammates, and keeping a positive attitude.  Way to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite in fifth grade, Ethan!

6th Grade - Eduardo Rodriguez Flores is always punctual–NO TARDIES and NO ABSENCES!  He shows initiative and eagerness to learn.  He participates in class and extends help to his classmates.  Thank you, Eduardo!

7th Grade - Milena Arevalo-Zelayandia exemplifies St. Peter's core values of LOVE and UNITE by showing concern for others, helping out in the classroom, and being kind-hearted with her classmates. Milena radiates kindness and empathy toward others. She also demonstrates growth in her faith and in her school work. Great job, Milena! Keep being you! 

8th Grade - Paola Carranza has continued to grow this year! She has a drive to be academically successful and has offered herself to help others whenever possible. Her focus and dedication are admirable and by taking risks, she has grown in many ways. Paola continues to keep an open heart and open mind, for herself and for those around her. Keep up the great work, Paola!  

REMINDERS:

February 7        5:30 PM Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting

February 12      12:00 Dismissal

February 14      9:30 AM Ash Wednesday School Mass; LENT begins

February 14        12:30 Dismissal

February 15     LifeTouch Spring Picture Day

February 16, 19   NO SCHOOL; President’s Day Break

February 20      LifeTouch School Panoramic Picture Day

QUE PASA 1/31/24 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

        Happy Catholic Schools Week and Happy 100th Day of School!  This week, we’ve been taking the time to reflect on Catholic education and all the ways that we learn to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite here at St. Peter’s School. We are thankful for those that support us in our Catholic school mission, and that here and at home, both our faith and our minds can grow.  In gratitude, I offer this prayer (adapted from www.thereligionteacher.com): 

Almighty Father,

You sent forth your Son as a beacon of hope for all people.  As Teacher, he has given us the prime example of the importance of education.  As disciples, we look to him for inspiration and strength.  Thank you for the many sisters, brothers, priests, and laypeople who have dedicated their lives in service to our Catholic schools.  Thank you for the teachers and administrators who sustain our schools today.  Thank you for the parents who have given support to the importance of Catholic education in their daily lives.  Thank you for the students who work hard to further their education.

Bless St. Peter’s School and the many people who advance our mission.  May our building be a home for those who seek to grow in faith, knowledge, and service of others.  Fill our minds with knowledge and wisdom.  May our understanding of the world help us to grow in appreciation for it.  Fill our hearts with gladness.Fill our hands with the tools we need to serve others.  May we show them your unceasing love through our actions. AMEN.

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

This week, we celebrate UNITY as a Catholic School and take time to reflect on and appreciate our Catholic School education.  

Here are the remaining days for Catholic Schools Week.  Show your school spirit by participating in the activities!

2/1 – Thankful Thursday: Special notes for all who support us in our Catholic education

2/2 – Fundraiser Friday: $5 Boba Drink Sale during recess!

TRIMESTER 2 PROGRESS REPORTS

Today, Progress Reports for Trimester 2 are being sent home.  Progress Reports provide a snapshot of your child’s progress, giving time to maintain grades or submit work for improvement before the end of the trimester arrives.  

All progress reports should be signed by a parent and returned to the teacher by this Friday.  If you have any questions regarding the progress report, please contact your child’s teacher.

STAR ASSESSMENTS

The 3rd window of STAR assessments will take place from February 5-16.  These standardized assessments are taken four times throughout the school year and help provide additional data on student progress in Math and Reading.  If you have any questions about STAR assessments, please contact your child’s teacher.

7TH GRADE RETREAT
Next week, our 7th graders will be on their 5-day Caritas Creek Camp retreat at the CYO Camp site in Occidental.  Please keep them in your prayers as they take time to learn, reflect, and grow together!

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, Monday, February 12 is a 12:00 dismissal day for teachers to attend an Archdiocesan professional development session.  BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Mondays.  If your child is not registered for BVCC, please plan accordingly for your child to be picked up on the way home at the 12:00 dismissal time. 

PARENT WORKSHOP SERIES

In partnership with BVCC, we are offering a parent workshop series, hosted by Pamela Lopez, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).

- “We will delve into ways to cultivate connection with your child, learn the importance of reconnection to self, and discover how to support your child’s optimal healthy development.”

Workshops are focused on students in grades 5-8, but all parents are welcome to join.

The first workshop is on February 13 from 5:00-6:30 at St. Peter’s School.  Dinner and child care will be provided.

** Please register for the workshop using this link by February 12: https://forms.gle/1XwmZ1RbT2hojfXf8 and see the flier below for more information. 

MESSAGE REGARDING THE ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT               

Each year families may apply through TADS for the Archdiocese Elementary Family Grant.  This grant does not renew automatically.  TADS is now accepting applications for the school term 2024-2025,  If you are interested in applying, please go to www.mytads.com to complete your new 2024-2025 financial aid application.  Please be sure to have your financial documents (2023 Federal tax form 1040, W-2, 1099, Calworks, Calfresh, Social Security, Workers Comp, Unemployment or any other financial documents requested by TADS). ready to upload or fax to TADS.
Your application and all documents need to be received by TADS no later than April 1, 2024.  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 from the Archdiocese to the elementary students’ families in late May/early June.                                                                                              

If you have any questions, phone TADS at 800-477-8237.

MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND

The BASIC Fund application for new students is now available online at https://basicfund.org/. The New Application deadline is March 29, 2024. 

Renewal emails for returning students will be sent by BASIC Fund to your email starting in February, 2024.  If you need to change your email for the Basic Fund or have questions, please call (415) 986-5650.  The Renewal Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

January 28-February 2   Catholic Schools Week

January 31        Trimester 2 Progress reports sent home

February 2        Trimester 2 Progress reports signed & returned to teachers

February 5-9     7th Grade Caritas Creek Camp Retreat

February 6        8:15 AM School Mass

February 7        12:30 Dismissal

February 12      12:00 Dismissal

February 14      9:30 AM Ash Wednesday School Mass; LENT begins

QUE PASA 1/24/2024 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       We are now a little more than halfway through our school year.  Today is school day #95 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 CORE VALUES 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 11:00 AM on Sunday, January 28.  After Mass, classrooms will be open for viewing!

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

1/29 – Mercy Monday: Classes will plan and complete a service to live out the Works of Mercy

1/30 – Grandparents Day Tuesday: Invite your grandparents to sit with you at our 8:15 AM School Mass.  Prayers will be offered for all grandparents.

1/31 – 100th Day of School: Dress like you’re 100 years old!  Special activities to celebrate the 100th day of school!

2/1 – Thankful Thursday: Special notes for all who support us in our Catholic education

2/2 – Fundraiser Friday: $5 Boba Drink Sale during recess!

MESSAGE REGARDING THE ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT               

Each year families may apply through TADS for the Archdiocese Elementary Family Grant.  This grant does not renew automatically.  TADS is now accepting applications for the school term 2024-2025,  If you are interested in applying, please go to www.mytads.com to complete your new 2024-2025 financial aid application.  Please be sure to have your financial documents (2023 Federal tax form 1040, W-2, 1099, Calworks, Calfresh, Social Security, Workers Comp, Unemployment or any other financial documents requested by TADS). ready to upload or fax to TADS.
Your application and all documents need to be received by TADS no later than April 1, 2024.  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 from the Archdiocese to the elementary students’ families in late May/early June.                                                                                              

If you have any questions, phone TADS at 800-477-8237.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

January 28       11:00 AM Sunday Family Mass for Catholic Schools Week

January 28-February 2   Catholic Schools Week

January 30        8:15 AM School Mass for Grandparents

January 31        Trimester 2 Progress reports sent home

January 31        12:30 Dismissal

QUE PASA 1/17/24 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       While we do our best to start 2024 with positivity, 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  

CALENDAR REMINDER
On Monday, January 22, we have a 12:00 dismissal day for teachers to attend an Archdiocese In-Service meeting.  BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Mondays.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

During the week of January 28  (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 11:00 AM on Sunday, January 28.  After Mass, our classrooms will be open for viewing for family members and prospective students and families.  

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

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

January 22        12:00 Dismissal 

January 23        8:15 AM School Mass

January 24        12:30 Dismissal

January 25        8th Grade Graduation Photo Day

January 28       11:00 AM Sunday Family Mass for Catholic Schools Week

January 28-February 2   Catholic Schools Week

QUE PASA 1/10/2024 (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 and start 2024 in a strong way by living out our KEYS and keeping Open Hearts and Open Minds!

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

PRAYER SERVICE

On Friday, January 12 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.

CALENDAR REMINDERS
As noted on our school calendar, there is no school on Monday, January 15 in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Also, on Monday, January 22, we have a 12:00 dismissal day for teachers to attend an Archdiocese In-Service meeting.  BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Mondays.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

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 - Marcellino Rene Jara shows love by playing with all of his classmates. He embodies the St. Peter’s  KEYS by doing all of his tasks and classroom work, then asking for more and offering to help those who still need it. He also embodies the KEYS by helping to keep the classroom and school yard clean. Give it up for Marcellino! 

1st Grade - Carlos Chamul-Lopez has shown a lot of GROWTH in the classroom. He is willing to help without being asked. He has also been working on adding more details to his drawings and writing. Way to go Carlos! You are a superstar!

2nd grade - Destiny Tabora Ortega always treats others with kindness and respect. She works very hard and follows directions so well. She is especially growing as a reader–all of her hard work is paying off!  Way to go, Destiny!

3rd grade - Santino Jara always challenges himself in every school subject. He puts a lot of thought into his work and is always asking the right questions. He is full of fun facts, interesting information and can always bring a smile to someone's face. He comes into class ready to ACCOMPLISH and GROW. We are glad to have you in class, Santino!

4th grade - Frida Garcia has been a star in class and a shining example of a student living out St. Peter School's KEYS. She has grown as a student and has accomplished so much. She was an Honors student during the first grading period and is on her way to earning honors again.  Frida currently serves her school community as this month's Shipping Manager passing out paper, classwork, and homework to her friends in class.  And on top of that, she is a great friend to everyone in class. Keep up the great work Frida! You have earned it.

5th grade - Amariz Araujo-Ortega is our fifth grade student of the month for December!  Over the past month Amariz has grown into a young lady that works hard, persists throughout difficulty, and has found her voice.  She is a leader, athlete, and a hardworking student. Amariz demonstrates the St. Peter's KEYS each day by completing her schoolwork, asking questions, and being a supportive friend in our classroom. Amariz shows our St. Peter's KEYS each day through hard work and dedication. Way to grow, accomplish, love, serve, and unite in fifth grade Amariz!

6th grade - Andrea Morales-Boteo is a diligent student, completing her assignments on time.  She shows strong effort to learn the subjects. She demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom.  She is well-mannered and respectful to peers and teachers. Andrea values the KEYS of St. Peter’s School.

7th grade - Ella Jimenez exemplifies the core values of accomplish and unite. Ella is respectful to her peers and classmates. She demonstrates meticulousness in her work, approaching everything with thoughtfulness and diligence. She is someone her classmates admire, trust, and can lean on for help.

8th grade - Andrea Perez has demonstrated what it means to serve, by sharing her time, gifts, and joy within our school community as a leader, Student Council officer, classmate, and friend. Her enthusiasm and willingness to accomplish tasks solidifies her ability to work hard with a positive attitude. Andrea has proven that she knows how to live out the St. Peter’s KEYS! Keep up the good work! 

REMINDERS:

January 10         5:30 PM – First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting

January 12         8:45 AM – Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service

January 15         No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 16         8:15 AM School Mass

January 17         12:30 Dismissal

January 22         12:00 Dismissal 

QUE PASA 1/4/2024 (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 2024!

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

This weekend—January 6—we celebrate The Feast of Epiphany, which commemorates the Magi bearing gifts, 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.

For the Feast of the Epiphany, there will be a special celebration for children and parents on Saturday, January 6 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter’s Church.  Please scroll down for the flier of information.

SCHOOL MASS
Next Tuesday, January 9, we will return to our regular weekly school Mass schedule.  As usual, school Mass will begin at 8:15 AM, and families are welcome to join.

CALENDAR REMINDERS
As noted on our school calendar, there is no school on Monday, January 15 in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Also, on Monday, January 22, we have a 12:00 dismissal day for teachers to attend an archdiocese Faith Formation In-Service meeting.  BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Mondays.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

January 9           8:15 AM School Mass

January 10         12:30 Dismissal

January 10         5:30 PM – First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting

January 12         8:45 AM – Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service

January 15         No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 16         8:15 AM School Mass

January 17         12:30 Dismissal

January 22         12:00 Dismissal 

QUE PASA 12/20/23 (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 2024!

-- Mrs. Sandra Jimenez  

CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES

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

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2023 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  ** 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 4, 2024. **

Tuition payments must be made by Friday, December 15, 2023.  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 (from December 21 through January 3), 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!

CHRISTMAS VACATION

Christmas vacation is from Thursday, December 21 through Wednesday, January 3.  The office will be closed throughout Christmas vacation.  School will resume with a regular schedule on Thursday, January 4.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

December 21-January 3     CHRISTMAS BREAK

January 4            School Resumes (regular schedule)            

January 9            8:15 AM School Mass  

January 10         Minimum Day Dismissal

January 10         5:30 PM – First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting

QUE PASA 12/13/23 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

       As the third week of Advent approaches, the pink candle on the Advent wreath will be lit this Sunday, symbolizing the JOY that Christ's birth brings to all!  While 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–which start TOMORROW–to help spread holiday cheer!  

- Thursday, December 14:  MILK & COOKIES SALE! ($2.00 during morning recesses)

- Friday, December 15:  FESTIVE PAJAMA DAY!

- Monday, December 18:  CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY! Wear a Christmas sweater with your uniform; Plus–$1.00 Candy-Cane-Grams will be on sale at recess!

- Tuesday, December 19:  CHRISTMAS COLORS DAY!  Wear Red, Green, and Gold; Plus–$1.00 Candy-Cane-Grams will be on sale at recess!

- Wednesday, December 21:  CLASS DOOR CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST!  And–join us at 9:00 AM for LA POSADA and CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE

DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES

For these last few weeks of school December, you are welcome to join our school church celebrations, scheduled as follows:

- Tuesday, December 19 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass

- Wednesday, December 20 at 9:00 AM for our Christmas Prayer Service

In addition, students in grades 3 through 8 have had 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!

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2023 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  ** 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 4, 2024. **

Tuition payments must be made by Friday, December 15, 2023.  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 (from December 21 through January 3), 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!

CHRISTMAS VACATION

Wednesday, December 20 is the last day of school before we begin our Christmas vacation.  As usual on Wednesdays, we have a Minimum Day (12:30 PM dismissal).  On this day, the school office will close at 1:00 PM.

Christmas vacation is from Thursday, December 21 through Wednesday, January 3.  The office will be closed throughout Christmas vacation.  School will resume with a regular schedule on Thursday, January 4.

SCHOOL FOODIES

We'd like to remind you about our exceptional school lunch program School Foodies!

They can help ease the burden of grocery shopping and lunch preparation during this busy Holiday season. If your student has not tried SchoolFoodies, we invite you to register them at www.SchoolFoodies.com, using registration code: SF-SPS

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to them at 510.556.8900 or contact@schoolfoodies.com. They can help make the holidays easier, one meal at a time.  You may also contact our school office with any questions.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

December 14       8:30 AM  3rd and 4th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 19       8:15 AM  Advent School Mass

December 20       9:00 AM  La Posada and Christmas Prayer Service

December 20       Minimum Day Dismissal

December 21-January 3     CHRISTMAS BREAK

January 4            School Resumes (regular schedule)            

January 9            8:15 AM School Mass  

January 10         Minimum Day Dismissal

January 10         5:30 PM – First Communion Parent Zoom Meeting

QUE PASA 12/6/23 (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.  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:

- Friday, December 8 at 9:30 AM for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception  

- Tuesday, December 12 at 9:00 AM for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

- Tuesday, December 19 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass

- Wednesday, December 20 at 9:00 AM for our Christmas Prayer Service

In addition, students in grades 3 through 8 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!

MISSION PARISHES CHURCH SERVICES

You are invited to attend the special Advent celebrations hosted by the churches of the Mission Parishes–St. Peter, St. Anthony, and St. Charles.  Please scroll down to see the attached flier for the scheduled times for celebrations of The Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8), The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12), and Las Posadas (December 16-23).

SCHOOL FOODIES

We'd like to remind you about our exceptional school lunch program School Foodies!

They can help ease the burden of grocery shopping and lunch preparation during this busy Holiday season. If your student has not tried SchoolFoodies, we invite you to register them at www.SchoolFoodies.com, using registration code: SF-SPS

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to them at 510.556.8900 or contact@schoolfoodies.com. They can help make the holidays easier, one meal at a time.  You may also contact our school office with any questions.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2023 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  ** 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 4, 2024. **

Tuition payments must be made by Friday, December 15, 2023.  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 (from December 21 through January 3), 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!

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

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 - Valeria Rojas Capcha shows up to school with a big smile on her face. She plays with everyone, helps everyone, and when she finishes her work, she asks for more. She loves to learn and is helpful to the teacher. She shares her ideas in group activities and participates in small groups. Thank you for your positivity and hard work, Valeria!

1st Grade - Celeste Lopez Reyna demonstrates the St. Peter's core values of LOVE and SERVE. She has a positive attitude when she comes to school and arrives with a smile each day. Celeste is always willing to help both classmates and teachers, and she makes St. Peter's an even better place to be. Keep up the amazing work, Celeste!

2nd Grade - Joaquin Velasco always finishes his work neatly and tries to do his very best. He has learned his prayers and practices praying the Rosary.  He always listens in class and follows directions well. He likes to dance and always has a positive attitude.He likes to read and listen to stories. He strives to be a great leader too. Great job, Joaquin! Keep up the good work! 

3rd Grade - Julieta Garcia has an artistic eye to detail. She is very thoughtful, cooperative and helpful to the teacher and her classmates. She shows great pride in her work and is always willing to share–especially when it comes to writing! We also love the kindness and the care she shows towards others. She comes into class ready to LOVE and SERVE. We are glad to have you in class, Julieta!

4th Grade - Ersendyck Ogongo has been a star and a shining example of students living out St. Peter's School KEYS.  He has grown academically in the classroom improving his STAR Test scores in Reading and Math and earning First Honors during the Trimester 1.  He is often found helping friends in his group with classwork or homework, cleaning and organizing the classroom, or picking up recess equipment to bring back to the classroom after recess.  Along with being a solid student who really cares about his learning, he is also a great friend who makes those in class smile. Keep up the great work Ersendyck!  You have earned it.

5th Grade - Roberto Garcia has demonstrated leadership over the past month in 5A. Roberto is working on his learning goals and is doing well in fifth grade. Roberto demonstrates the St. Peter's KEYS each day by completing his schoolwork, asking questions, and being a supportive friend in 5A. Roberto shows our St. Peter’s KEYS each day through his hard work and dedication. Way to grow, accomplish, serve, love, and unite in fifth grade, Roberto!

6th Grade - Juan Vazquez is a happy and thriving student who loves school. Juan is a model student who always puts his best foot forward. He is a valuable part of the classroom. He has shown an excellent ability to set goals and be persistent in achieving them. Keep up the great work, Juan!

7th Grade - Alexander Cabrera is a student who cares about his academics and his classmates. He demonstrates leadership skills and exemplifies St.Peter's core values of ACCOMPLISH and SERVE. He helps out in the classroom, and is respectful to his classmates and teacher. Alex is someone you can count on, and a role model to his classmates. Keep up the good work Alex!

8th Grade - Thiago Morales has exhibited tremendous growth and is constantly embracing new experiences with an open heart and open mind by tackling his 8th grade year with enthusiasm and diligence. He continues to ask the necessary questions and seeks help when needed. He offers help to his peers and continues to show his potential for himself and others! Way to go Thiago!

REMINDERS:

December 7         8:30 AM  5th and 6th Grades Advent  Reconciliation 

December 8         9:30 AM  Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass

December 12       9:00 AM  Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass

December 13        Minimum Day Dismissal

December 14       8:30 AM  3rd and 4th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 19       8:15 AM  Advent School Mass

December 20       9:00 AM  Las Posadas and Christmas Prayer Service

December 20       Minimum Day Dismissal

December 21-January 3     CHRISTMAS BREAK

January 4            School Resumes (regular schedule)            

QUE PASA 11/29/23 (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, as well as the most recent STAR Test results, 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 by this Friday, December 1.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

DECEMBER SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICES

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

- Friday, December 8 at 9:30 AM for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception  

- Tuesday, December 12 at 9:00 AM for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

- Tuesday, December 19 at 8:15 AM for an Advent Tuesday Mass

- Wednesday, December 20 at 9:00 AM for our Christmas Prayer Service

** Please note there is NO school Mass on Tuesday, December 5.

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!

SCHOOL FOODIES

We'd like to remind you about our exceptional school lunch program School Foodies!

They can help ease the burden of grocery shopping and lunch preparation during this busy Holiday season. If your student has not tried SchoolFoodies, we invite you to register them at www.SchoolFoodies.com, using registration code: SF-SPS

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to them at 510.556.8900 or contact@schoolfoodies.com. They can help make the holidays easier, one meal at a time.  You may also contact our school office with any questions.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

TUITION ACCOUNTS

All student tuition accounts must be up to date and paid through December 2023 in order for your child to return to class on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  ** 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 4, 2024. **

Tuition payments must be made by Friday, December 15, 2023.  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 (from December 21 through January 3), 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!

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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.

REMINDERS:

December 3         ADVENT begins

December 5          8:30 AM  7th and 8th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 6         Minimum Day Dismissal

December 7         8:30 AM  5th and 6th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 8         9:30 AM  Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass

December 12       9:00 AM  Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass

December 13        Minimum Day Dismissal

December 14       8:30 AM  3rd and 4th Grades Advent Reconciliation 

December 19       8:15 AM  Advent School Mass

December 20       9:00 AM  Las Posadas and Christmas Prayer Service

December 20       Minimum Day Dismissal

December 21-January 3     CHRISTMAS BREAK

January 4            School Resumes (regular schedule)           

QUE PASA 11/21/23 (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.

During this holiday season, let us not forget that we will soon be entering into a new church–or liturgical–season… the season of ADVENT!  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 Thanksgiving! 

--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez

THANKSGIVING BREAK

There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday-Friday, November 22-24, for the Thanksgiving break.  

After the Thanksgiving break, school will resume on Monday, November 27 with a MINIMUM DAY (12:30 Dismissal) Schedule. 

TRIMESTER 2

We are now in our Second Trimester of the school year.  REPORT CARDS for Trimester 1 will be going home with students on Monday, November 27, when we return from the Thanksgiving break.  

Also going home with the Report Cards are your child’s latest STAR Test results.

Please review the report card and STAR results, sign the report card, and return it to your child’s teacher by Friday, December 1.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

SCHOOL PICTURE RE-TAKES

LifeTouch School Photo Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28.  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 28 in their complete school uniform. 

To order online, go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our Picture Day ID: EVTT8N94S

* 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.

SCHOOL FOODIES

We'd like to remind you about our exceptional school lunch program School Foodies!

They can help ease the burden of grocery shopping and lunch preparation during this busy Holiday season. If your student has not tried SchoolFoodies, we invite you to register them at www.SchoolFoodies.com, using registration code: SF-SPS

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to them at 510.556.8900 or contact@schoolfoodies.com. They can help make the holidays easier, one meal at a time.  You may also contact our school office with any questions.

MORNINGS IN KINDERGARTEN and SHADOW VISITS

Spread the word!  Students entering Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 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.  

** As announced last school year, the 2024 -2025 Kindergarten class will be our first DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) class, with academic content being taught in English and Spanish.  For more information about the upcoming DLI program, visit our website at https://www.stpeterssf.org/dli

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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

November 22-24   No School–Thanksgiving Break

November 27      Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

November 27      Report Cards sent home

November 28      LifeTouch School Photo Re-take Day

November 28      8:15 AM–School Mass

December 3        ADVENT begins

QUE PASA 11/15/23 (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 22-24.  School will resume on Monday, November 27 with a MINIMUM DAY (12:30 dismissal) schedule.

CYO ATHLETICS

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 Monday, November 20.  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 or Athletic Director Raquel Rangel at rrangelad@sanpedro.org. 

STUDENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISERS

Thank you for your support as our Student Council held their snack sale to raise money for the children of Palestine.  We raised nearly $300 which will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.

The next Student Council fundraiser will be held on November 16-17.  They will be selling “Gratitude Grams” for $1.00 each.  Proceeds from this fundraiser will support our 7th graders as they raise funds for their Caritas Camp Retreat.

SCHOOL PICTURE RE-TAKES

LifeTouch School Photo Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28.  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 28 in their complete school uniform. 

To order online, go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter our Picture Day ID: EVTT8N94S

* 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.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

November 6-17   STAR Testing, Window #2

November 17      End of Trimester 1

November 20      Start of Trimester 2

November 21      8:15 AM–School Mass

November 22-24   No School–Thanksgiving Break

November 27      Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

November 27      Report Cards sent home

November 28      LifeTouch School Photo Re-take Day

November 28      8:15 AM–School Mass

QUE PASA 11/8/23 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

     Later this week, 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

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, there is no school this Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day.  School will resume on Monday, November 13 with a regular schedule.

CYO ATHLETICS

Our boys’ soccer and girls volleyball regular seasons have come to a conclusion.  Congratulations to the 3rd/4th grade volleyball and 5th 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/4th grade boys’ soccer - Raquel Rangel, Tino Ortega

- 3rd/4th grade volleyball - Justina Bocanegra, Jennifer Martinez

- 5th/6th grade soccer - Philip Rodriguez

- 5th grade volleyball - Leslie Dominguez

- 6th grade volleyball - Raquel Rangel

- 8th grade volleyball - Judy Diaz, Monina Tingzon

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 Monday, November 20.  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 or Athletic Director Raquel Rangel at rrangelad@sanpedro.org. 

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

November 6-17   STAR Testing, Window #2

November 10      No School–Veterans Day Holiday, Observed

November 14      8:15 AM–School Mass

November 15      Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

November 17      End of Trimester 1

November 20      Start of Trimester 2

November 21      8:15 AM–School Mass

November 22-24   No School–Thanksgiving Break

November 27      Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

November 27      Report Cards sent home

November 28      LifeTouch School Photo Re-take Day

November 28      8:15 AM–School Mass

QUE PASA 11/1/2023 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      This week, we celebrate special days in the Church: today–All Saints’ Day, and tomorrow–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 ofrendas 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!  Without your assistance, we are not able to have school events such as this.  We appreciate your support and partnership!

CALENDAR REMINDER

As noted on our school calendar, there is no school on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day.  School will resume on Monday, November 13 with a regular schedule.

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

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 - Victoria Jamaica-Rocha comes to school ready to learn. She finishes tasks and asks to help others who are still working. She reminds people to pay attention to the teacher. She plays with all of her classmates and loves our dance breaks. Her energy and passion for learning are infectious. When she starts a new task or project she has to finish it. Her love of learning is wonderful to see every day. She grows when she learns new things, accomplishes tasks every day, loves her classmates, unites the whole class at circle time, and serves her classroom community by being helpful.

1st Grade - Enoch Araujo Ortega does his best everyday. He lives out the St. Peter's core values of LOVE and ACCOMPLISH. He comes to school focused and always puts his best effort into his school work. Way to go, Enoch! Thank you for being an example of a superstar classmate! 

2nd Grade - Carlos Cortez always has a positive attitude and gets along with everyone. He does his best on his work and is especially great at classroom discussions. He will often volunteer to help out on his own and is great at taking responsibility. Great job, Carlos!

3rd Grade - Miriam Rivera shows a lot of leadership in the classroom. She always participates in classroom discussion and she is very proud and willing to share all the work she does. She has also been a great help to the teacher and her classmates, cheering them on in their accomplishments. She comes into class ready to UNITE and ACCOMPLISH. We are glad to have you in class, Miriam!

4th Grade - Erick Maradiaga Hernandez has been a star and a shining example of a student living out St. Peter's School's KEYS. Along with showing growth academically in the classroom, Erick has been someone who takes action, serving his school community. He is often found, at the end of recess, keeping the school yard clean by picking up additional items left behind. He also volunteers to help with keeping the classroom clean after lunch. He has shown himself to be a solid student, a true leader, and a great friend. Keep up the great work, Erick!

5th Grade - Damian Caldera has demonstrated so much growth over these first two months of school. Damian has been working towards his learning goals and is achieving them! He has been demonstrating our St. Peter's KEYS each day by completing his schoolwork, improving on his learning goals, and being a good friend. Way to grow, serve, love, and unite in fifth grade, Damian!

6th Grade - Angel Robledo is a great example of a student who really lives out the core values of St. Peter’s School. He respects his classmates and teachers, organizes his things, participates in class, and works hard academically. And for these reasons, Angel is the 6th grade student of the month!

7th grade - Christian Pineda has shown academic growth and has gotten out of his comfort zone to advocate for his learning. He embodies the school core values of grow and accomplish. He is kindhearted and treats all his classmates and teachers with respect. He is an example to follow. Great job, Christian!

8th grade - Angelo Moctezuma Bocanegra 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. Angelo 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, Angelo! Keep up the great work!

REMINDERS:

November 6-17   STAR Testing, Window #2

November 7        8:15 AM–School Mass

November 8        Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

November 10      No School–Veterans Day Holiday, Observed

November 14      8:15 AM–School Mass

November 15      Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

November 17      End of Trimester 1

QUE PASA 10/25/2023 (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 if you haven’t done so already.

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place this Friday, October 27.  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 27. 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.  You may also scroll down in the Que Pasa for the ticket order form.  Please turn in your ticket order by Thursday, October 26.

Since our school Halloween celebration will be on Friday, October 27; Tuesday, 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. We have a list with the things that you can donate:

- 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

CARECEN EVENT

Carecen SF (Central American Resource Center) is hosting a Zoom community meeting on Friday, October 27 from 4:30-5:30.  The meeting will address health issues impacting the Latino community in San Francisco.  Register for the meeting at bit.ly/hp.charla. 

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

October 27          1:00 PM–Halloween Celebration

November 1        9:00 AM–All Saints Day School Mass

November 1        Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

November 6-17   STAR Testing, Window #2

November 7        8:15 AM–School Mass

November 8        Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal

November 10      No School–Veterans Day Holiday, Observed

QUE PASA 10/18/2023 (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

ZOOM PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

October 18, 19, and 20 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!

CALENDAR REMINDERS

As noted on our school calendar, this coming Monday, October 23 is a MINIMUM DAY (12:30 Dismissal).  BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Mondays.  All other students should be picked up or on their way home at the 12:30 Dismissal time.

FACULTY ADDITION

While our 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Gurleyen, goes on maternity leave until December, we welcome our long-term substitute teacher for 2nd grade–Ms. Barbara Cash.  Welcome to St. Peter’s, Ms. Cash!

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Friday, October 27.  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 27. 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 27; Tuesday, 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. We have a list with the things that you can donate:

- 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

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

October 18-20   Minimum Days–12:30 PM Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 23        Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal

October 24        8:15 AM School Mass

October 24        Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 8th grade field trip to the Guardsmen Pumpkin Patch

October 25        Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal

October 27        1:00 PM–Halloween Celebration

QUE PASA 10/11/2023 (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

ZOOM PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

October 18, 19, and 20 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 shared a link to a Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up sheet.  If you have not done so already, please choose an appointment time 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 27.  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 27. 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 27; Tuesday, 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. We have a list with the things that you can donate:

- 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

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

REMINDERS:

October 17        8:15 AM School Mass

October 17        2:00 PM–Living Rosary

October 18-20   Minimum Days–12:30 PM Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 23        Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal

October 24        8:15 AM School Mass

October 25        Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal

October 27        1:00 PM–Halloween Celebration

QUE PASA 10/4/2023 (ENGLISH)

Dear Parents,

      This Saturday—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

CALENDAR REMINDERS

There is no school this Friday, October 6, while all teachers attend an Archdiocesan In-service.  There is also no school on Monday, October 9, in honor of Indigenous People’s Day.  School will resume on Tuesday, October 10. 

There will be no School Mass on Tuesday, October 10 while our Parish priests attend a clergy study week.  School mass will resume on the following Tuesday, October 17.

ZOOM PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

October 18, 19, and 20 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!

SCHOOL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Our school Halloween celebration will take place on Friday, October 27.  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 27. 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 27; Tuesday, October 31 will be a regularly scheduled school day with students in school uniform.  

Please contact the office with any questions!

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 slacks 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.

** To purchase the gray Aztecs sweats, obtain an order form in the school office.

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!

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 - Dylan Omondi comes to school every day ready to learn. He always has a smile on his face and will help out the teacher and his fellow classmates. He embodies the core value of UNITE by bringing focus to our lessons. Congratulations, Dylan!

1st GRADE - Leo Pellom III demonstrates the St. Peter's core value ACCOMPLISH. Leo comes to school ready to learn and explore. He is a helpful friend both inside the classroom and outside on the playground. Way to go, Leo! Thank you for being an example for our school.

2nd GRADE - Bridgette Rivas-Guzman is a great example of the core value of Accomplish. She always works hard and is excited to learn. She also takes every opportunity to help others. Great job, Bridgette! 

3rd GRADE - Alexander Villasenor has shown a lot of excitement for what we are learning, especially with Math. He is incredibly helpful to others and has been very positive and energetic in class. He comes into class ready to GROW and ACCOMPLISH. We are glad to have you in class, Alexander!

4th GRADE - Solina Ramirez Herrera has been a star and a shining example of a student who is living out St. Peter's School's KEYS. She has grown as a student earning units and puzzles on Lexia and ST Math, and she is serving her school community as one of our class representatives on Student Council. She played a big part in counting all of the dimes that were collected during our Dimes From Heaven fundraiser. And on top of that, she is a great friend to everyone in class. Keep up the great work Solina! 

5th GRADE - Zoe Magallanes Sarmiento is new to the St. Peter’s community and has fit right in. Zoe demonstrates the St Peter's KEYS each day. She is always willing to participate, asks questions to help her learn, and is a kind and caring friend to those in her classroom community. 

6th GRADE - Rio Rangel is a great example of a student who values the KEYS of St. Peter.  She always shows respect for others. She also strives hard academically, finishes all her work on time, and balances it with co-curricular activities.  

7th GRADE - Veronica Juarez is an outstanding student who demonstrates leadership and academic engagement in and outside of the classroom. She is always prepared and ready to learn. Veronica embodies our school KEYS and she is a great example to her classmates!

8th GRADE - Gabriella Coria has demonstrated the meaning of LOVE with her fellow classmates and other members of our SPS community. She radiates welcoming and positive energy with all she meets. She also continues to exhibit GROWTH and has pushed herself to be her best self, academically and socially. She continuously asks questions and offers thought-provoking responses to class discussion. Gabby has united with her classmates as a member of our 8A community, and continues to show her potential.  Way to go, Gabby!

REMINDERS:

October 4          5:30 PM–Parent First Communion Zoom Meeting

October 6          No School; Archdiocese Teacher In-service

October 9          School Holiday–Indigenous People’s Day

October 11        Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal

October 17        8:15 AM School Mass

October 18-20   Minimum Days–12:30 PM Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 23        Minimum Day–12:30 PM Dismissal