Dear Parents,
I hope you had a blessed Easter with your family! We are now in the EASTER SEASON, but what does living the spirit of the Easter season mean? Here is an Easter season reflection from “Be Fearless, Be Joyful, Be Renewed: Living the Spirit of Easter” (www.loyolapress.com) that could help us to sustain our renewed Easter hope.
Live With Joy. The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus teach us that suffering is transformed through faith in the Risen Christ. With this faith, we are able to hold on to an enduring sense of joy even in the midst of the sadness we experience from the loss of a loved one, a failure to achieve an important goal, or a setback during recovery from an illness.
Live Without Fear. The Resurrection teaches us that God can overcome anything, even death. When the Risen Christ appears to the women at the tomb and later to his disciples, his first words are “Do not be afraid!” (Mt 28:5). These words speak to our hearts, helping us cope with fear. Our faith allows us to trust that God can overcome our most serious problems.
Live With New Eyes. Just as the return of spring makes us feel like the whole world is new, the Resurrection of Jesus makes “all things new” (Rev. 21:5). The Easter spirit is a spirit of renewal that enables us to show up at work with a positive attitude, to renew relationships that have been taken for granted, and to express appreciation and affection to those closest to us. It means to see the world through new eyes—God´s eyes!
The Resurrection reminds us to stay hopeful. Let’s keep our hearts and minds open to live our core values this Easter season!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
RE-REGISTRATION and CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025
The re-registration forms and 2024-2025 tuition rates (printed on blue paper) have been sent home and are attached here (scroll down on this Que Pasa). The Re-registration form and payment are due by April 30. These forms help us to plan and prepare for the 2024-2025 school year.
The registration fee per student is due on April 30, 2024, and will help to secure your child’s spot in their class for 2024-2025.
As noted on the letter sent home, the registration fees are as follows:
- Students entering grades K-7: $505
- Students entering 8th grade: $560 (includes 8th grade sweatshirt)
If you’d like another copy of the re-registration form, please visit the school office or call the office so that we can send another form home with your child. Additionally, the letter and form are attached here.
** In the attachment, scroll past the Re-registration letter and form to see the SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025! This calendar was also sent home with every child with the Re-registration form.
Please call the school office if you have any questions!
ARK RELIGION TEST
Over these last two weeks in April, students in grades 5 through 8 will be taking the ARK Religion test, a standardized assessment that checks students’ understanding of Religion content, prayers, and practices learned throughout the years. If you have any questions about this assessment, please check in with your child’s teacher.
CALENDAR REMINDER
As noted on our school calendar, Friday, April 19 is a 12:00 Dismissal Day so that teachers may attend an Archdiocesan Catechetical In-service. BVCC will be open for students who are registered for Fridays. All other students should be picked up or on their way home at the 12:00 dismissal time.
FIRST COMMUNION MASS
Our First Communicants will be receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist for the first time on Saturday, April 20 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter’s Church. You are welcome to join us in this Eucharistic celebration. Please keep them in their prayers during these final days of their preparation.
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!
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.
MARCH 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 March Students of the Month!
Kindergarten - Celeste Hernandez-Ramos shows up to school excited to learn and ready for any activity. She loves reading, writing, and Math. She enjoys working on new activities and learning new things. Her light shines when she participates in class. Celeste works hard and always has a positive attitude. Congratulations, Celeste!
1st Grade - Carolina Vega Lopez comes to school each morning on time and ready to learn! She exemplifies the St. Peter's core values of love, serve, and unite. Not only is she a very kind friend and always willing to help, but she also works very hard. She always tries her best and has shown great improvement in her writing and math. Congratulations, Carolina!
2nd Grade - Omar Reyes Villareal is a great example of the St. Peter's core value of GROW. He has grown so much as a reader due to lots of hard work. He is kind to others and is a friend to everyone. Great job, Omar!
3rd Grade - Rose Solis has shown tremendous growth from the beginning of the school year. She faces each challenge with a great attitude and she leads by example. In the classroom you can find her hard at work with her writing, proudly sharing her work and giving good answers in discussion. She comes into class ready to ACCOMPLISH and GROW. We are glad to have you in class, Rose!
4th Grade - Rene Rangel Jr. has been a shining example of a student living out St. Peter's School KEYS. He has done an amazing job this school year serving our school community. As one of our Student Council class representatives, he keeps our class up to date on the big events and fun activities taking place at school. He continues to excel in the classroom. He earned Honors for the Second Trimester and continues to grow and accomplish as student. And along with being a great brother, he has been a great friend to his classmates. Keep up the great work, RJ! You are a star!
5th Grade - Alexander Quiroz Galdamez comes prepared to class each day ready to learn. Alex asks inquisitive questions and advocates for himself. Alex is always willing to lend support to his friends and always has something positive to say. Alex demonstrates the KEYS each day through his kindness and dedication. Way to grow, serve, love, and unite in fifth grade, Alex!
6th Grade - Karla Chavez is a great example of a student who values the KEYS of St. Peter. She puts extra effort into all her work, and she loves helping her classmates when she finishes her work early. She is responsible for all her actions and she demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom. Congratulations, Karla!
7th Grade - Antonio Robelo-Hernandez has shown remarkable growth and consistently exemplifies our core values of LOVE and SERVE. Antonio is a great sports player and is always cheering on his classmates. He consistently goes above and beyond to support his peers. Way to go, Antonio!!!
8th Grade - Julissa Rodriguez continues to grow by embracing new experiences with an open mind and open heart, especially now as an 8th grader. She has exhibited what it means to be a leader in the classroom, constantly stepping up to help her peers and teachers. Juli continues to go above and beyond, serving as an example to others. She also demonstrates love by her positive demeanor and the choices she makes for others, but more importantly for herself. She is a great example of someone who is living out the KEYS!
REMINDERS:
April 8-19 ARK Religion Assessment Window
April 16 8:15 AM School Mass
April 17 Minimum Day–12:30 Dismissal
April 17 5:30 PM–First Communion Church Rehearsal
April 19 8th Grade Field Trip–Service Project at SF/Marin Food Bank
April 19 Kindergarten & 2nd grade Field Trip–Folsom Fire Station
April 19 12:00 PM Dismissal; Archdiocesan Teacher In-Service
April 20 10:00 AM–First Communion Mass
