Dear Parents,
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. With Holy Week approaching next week, beginning with Palm Sunday this Sunday, 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
CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, this Monday, March 25 is a Minimum Day (12:30 dismissal) so that teachers may attend a meeting.
Thursday, March 28 is another Minimum Day (12:30 dismissal). The school office will close at 1:30 PM on that day.
Easter vacation will begin on Friday, March 29. School will resume with a regular schedule on Monday, April 8.
AZTEC TREK UPDATE
The Aztec Trek fundraising collection envelope (mandatory minimum $125) is now past due. If you have not yet turned in this envelope, please do so as soon as possible!
The Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and game day will take THIS FRIDAY, March 22. Each child was sent home with a field trip permission form for the walk-a-thon, as we will be walking to and from Precita Park. Please sign and return this form by tomorrow if you have not done so already.
Currently, here are the class standings:
1st place - 1st grade
2nd place - Kindergarten
3rd place - 4th grade
However, the standings can still change as classes earn more points on our game day. Stay tuned to see who will be named the 2024 Aztec Trek Champion!
PRAYER SERVICE
On Wednesday, March 27, there will be a school prayer service for the Stations of the Cross at 8:45 AM in the church. Families are welcome to join us for this prayer service.
BVCC SUMMER PROGRAM
Registration is now open for the BVCC Summer Program!
- Dates: June 10 - July 26 (Closed June 19 and July 4-5)
- Location: 1249 Alabama Street at St. Peter's School
- Fees: $0-$400 per week (sliding scale). No one is turned away due to finances.
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
*Times may vary during field trips days
- Extended Hours
8:00 AM-9:00 AM - $50 per week
4:00 PM-5:30 PM - $75 per week
For both morning & afternoon care - $100 per week
Register your child at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVlSvCWLntFgXEEsFdqSUPReNi2NNPVW7DRFV7JFcclSCUnw/viewform
For more information please call 415-283-5545 or 415-713-0625
CYO SUMMER CAMP
CYO Summer Camp registration is open for children ages 8-14!
** See the website for details and videos about CYO Summer Camp – https://catholiccharitiessf.org/cyocamp/cyo-summer-camp/
This week-long summer camp experience at CYO Camp in Occidental, CA normally costs $940, but because of generous camp scholarships for St. Peter’s students, the cost goes down significantly!
- If a family meets the income eligibility guidelines then the cost of camp is $140, or $200 with round trip bus transportation.
- If a family does not meet the income eligibility guidelines then the cost of camp is $390, or $450 with round trip bus transportation.
Register ONLINE by logging in to your existing account or create a new account at this website: https://cyocamp.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll
** Be sure to indicate your child's school as St. Peter's so that you may receive the special rate.
Scholarships are LIMITED. If you are interested in having your child attend CYO Summer Camp with the discounted price, please click on the links below to fill out BOTH the Caritas Campership Form and CYO Financial Aid Form, available in English and Spanish.
ENGLISH Caritas Campership Form - https://www.caritascreek.org/camperships
SPANISH Caritas Campership Form - https://forms.gle/jmt5skbDRsfEsgH2A
ENGLISH CYO Financial Aid Form - https://forms.gle/c9CqVysUjurCbPa4A
SPANISH CYO Financial Aid Form - https://forms.gle/32brFXXQ5QK3vPvM9
Space is LIMITED in each camp session. The camp session dates are as follows:
Session One: June 23 - June 29 (Nearly filled up!)
Session Two: July 1 - July 6
Session Three: July 9 - July 15
Session Four: July 17 - July 23
Session Five: July 25 - July 31 (Nearly filled up!)
Register as soon as possible before spaces are all gone!
THE ARCHDIOCESE ELEMENTARY FAMILY GRANT
- Each year families may apply through TADS for the Archdiocese Elementary Family Grant. This grant does not renew automatically. 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.
- The application deadline is April 1, 2024. Late applications will NOT be considered.
- 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.
MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND
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.
* Please remember that 2023 Taxes are a part of the application, so plan accordingly to meet the March 29 deadline.
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:
March 20 5:30 PM First Reconciliation for First Communicants
March 21 8:30 AM Lenten Reconciliation for 3rd and 4th Grades
March 22 Aztec Trek Walk-a-thon and Game Day
March 25 Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal
March 26 8:15 AM School Mass
March 27 8:45 AM Stations of the Cross Prayer Service
March 27 Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal
March 28 Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal; School office closes at 1:30 PM
March 29-April 5 EASTER VACATION
April 8 School resumes; regular schedule
