Dear Parents,
Teachers are preparing for our upcoming Parent-Teacher conferences as we appreciate the partnership between home and school. With all the different responsibilities we have as parents, we may easily feel overwhelmed and tired. Yet Lent can be a time for our renewal. Let’s not forget how Jesus can be a source of strength and a loving comfort to us, and how we can follow his example to spread that love and be a positive example for our children.
How true are Jesus’ words, which invite those who are tired and weary to come to Him to find rest! His arms outstretched on the cross show that no one is excluded from his love and his mercy, not even the greatest sinner: no one!
-Pope Francis
Heavenly Father, your son’s death on the cross stands as a testament to your endless love and care for all of us. No one who seeks you out is excluded from your love, no matter what we have done. No one is cut off from your mercy, no matter how great our suffering. Give me the courage, Lord, to always look to Christ crucified as the promise of mercy for me. In this Lenten season, give me the confidence to trust that your love for me will never die. AMEN.
(from “The Joy of Lent: Encouragement and Daily Prayers”)
–Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
This Friday marks the end of Trimester 2; therefore it is time for teachers to share report cards with parents and students. Report cards will be discussed at the mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences coming up next week.
On Class Dojo, each teacher shared a link to sign up for a Parent-Teacher Zoom conference for March 5, 6, or 7. (March 5-7 will all be Minimum Day–12:30–dismissal.) If you have not already done so, please choose a conference time slot in order to meet with your child’s teacher. These conferences are important as we continue to support student growth and learning.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or call the school office.
CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 8 while teachers attend an Archdiocese educator session for professional development. School will resume with a regular schedule on Monday, March 11.
LENTEN RECONCILIATION
During the season of Lent, our students in 2nd - 8th grades will have the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. As Lent is a time for prayer and repentance, receiving Reconciliation will help our children grow closer to God and understand Jesus’ great love and sacrifice for us all. The Lenten Reconciliation schedule is below:
February 29 - 7th & 8th grades
March 7 - 5th & 6th grades
March 20 - 2nd grade and First Communicants
March 21 - 3rd & 4th grades
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 - 7th grade
3rd place = 3rd 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 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 8:15 AM School Mass
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
