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
