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Partner virtues we will work on: Faith and Believe |
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Recess and Lunch Duty Schedule
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A Message from the Principal:
First Mass of the New School Year
You are invited to enjoy and participate in our first mass this school year, Friday, September 18th at 9:15 a.m. We do have parking in the neighborhood as well as in the lot for this mass. Please do not park at Bristol Park.
Seating for parents and guests are in the chairs that you will see on the gym floor and also in the very top rows of the bleachers. You will be asked to wait patiently either in the courtyard or in the lobby while we seat all the students, then you will be welcomed in to sit and join us.
We are so excited about this mass. Eighth Grade students will be mass leaders, ushers, lectors and a combined choir of Fifth to Eighth Grade students will sing. The best part of all of this is that we will have a concelebrated Mass, Fr. Reynold from Holy Trinity will be our presider, Fr. Craig and Fr. John from San Francisco Solano and Fr.Jim from St. Killian will join him. I hope you can join us for our first mass in the Student Activity Center. Please note, students in Grades One to Eight attend mass, Kindergarten has special prayer services throughout the school year and do not attend our schoolwide masses.
For mass days and other announced special occasions, fieldtrips, pictures etc. we have formal uniform as described in our handbook.
It has come to my attention that there are some backorders that may affect students wearing the correct uniform tomorrow. If you do not have a correct uniform piece for your child tomorrow, please send a note to the teacher. True Grits is supplying us a list of families who have back orders, what has been back ordered and when items were ordered. We want to be sure that your child does not have merit consequences for not being in correct uniform when it is beyond their control.
A Note on Sweaters
I understand many sweaters are still being monogrammed and may not be ready. For this reason, sweaters are optional for September 18 mass only.
I am so appreciative to everyone who has been so cooperative each morning and each afternoon. I am especially grateful to you for not parking in the neighborhood and for not dropping off your children to walk onto campus unaccompanied.
We are succeeding in our traffic flow thanks to all of you, keep it up, and I promise you, we as a staff will continue to do so as well.
I would like to personally thank Mr. and Mrs. Orrantia and their committee for all the work and preparations for our golf tournament being held this Thursday, September 24th.
If you haven't signed up yet to golf, please do so, this is going to be another amazing Serra event filled with fun and fellowship. I am looking forward to spending time with our golfers on the course. Thank you for supporting the students and student learning programs through this tournament. |
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Serving Christ's Children,
Angeline Trudell
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Student Photos Scheduled Next Week
Student photos will be taken next week; all orders are due by September 21st. CLICK HERE for more information. | |
 Golf Classic 2009There's still time to register for the upcoming Serra Golf Classic being held at Tijeras Creek on Thursday, September 24th. You don't have to have a foursome to play! We can pair you with someone. Do you know a family member or friend interested in golfing in the Tournament- but they haven't signed up yet? Forward them this email so they have the registration form and brochure attached. Hope to see you out there! For more information about the tournament, please email Eric or Jill Orrantia, Event Chairs at eorrantia@cox.net or call 713-5134.
See the Golf flyer in last week's yellow Weekly Envelope for important Golf Classic information.
Need an extra invitation and registration form?
» CLICK HERE for the Golf Classic Registration Form |
 Harvest Festival 2009
Talent Show Sign Ups
The Harvest Festival is quickly approaching and that means the Student Talent Show as well. Students - Forms are available at the School Office. Stop by and be sure to pick up BOTH the guidelines and the permission slip. Please be sure to read the guidelines thoroughly!! Read and completely fill out the permission slip and return to Miss Austin or Miss Humbert by Friday September 25th. Talent show reviews will be held Monday Sept. 28 and Thursday Oct.1st after school (starting at 3:15) in Miss Humbert's room.
Harvest Festival T-Shirts
Last Chance to purchase t-shirts at Back to School Night tonight!
Luck of the Draw Prize Donations
We are looking for prizes to support our popular Luck of the Draw game. Some examples are CD's, DVDs, electronics, gift cards, new stuffed animals, unopened "kids meal" toys, unused party favors, etc. Please contact Sue Josepovich at susanj@cox.net or Sabrina Schuck at Sabrina@uci.edu for more information.
Be a part of the fun...
CLICK HERE to view the Harvest Festival Wish List and Underwriting Opportunities.
See today's Weekly Envelope for a colorful Harvest Festival flyer. |
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Important Scrip News
Did you receive your 2009-2010 Family Scrip Packet in last week's envelope? If not, please contact the Scrip Office ASAP.
Ralph's Shoppers - Mandatory Re-Registration
In order for your contributions to continue, you must register your Ralph's Reward Card on-line at www.ralphs.com. The registration process started on September 1, 2009, if you have not registered since this date, you must re-register your Ralphs Reward Card now. Please follow the instructions given on the flyer from last week.
Vons/Pavilions Shoppers - Mandatory Re-Registration
You must renew your Vons/Pavilions Club Card by October 31, 2009 or your contributions will not continue.
Stop By and See Us!
We are located in the School Office by the Reception area.
Daily Sales
Monday through Friday..................7:40 to 8:30 a.m.
Daily Envelope Orders (yellow forms with white envelopes) are due back to the School Office by 8:30 a.m. any morning and are returned to you in your child's backpack the next school day.
Weekly Envelope Orders (green forms with manila envelopes) are due on Monday morning by 8:30 a.m. to the School Office and are returned to you on Thursday in your Family Weekly Envelope.
Please contact Dana Hardenburgh, Scrip Coordinator with any questions at dhardenburgh@serraschool.org or (949) 888-1990, ext. 121. |
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Student Accident Insurance
Enclosed in today's Weekly Envelope, you will find a flyer from Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc., our school accident insurance carrier. All students are covered by school time secondary accident insurance. The premium is included in your registration fee. This coverage extends to include travel to and from school one hour before and one hour after school (if student is directly en route to or from school), school sponsored events and directly supervised activities, and school-sponsored sports activities.
Please review this information and take special note of the extra 24-hour Accident Plan, Dental Accident Plan, Student Health Care plan, and pharmacy School SaveRx Prescription Drug Discount Plan.
If you wish to purchase the optional coverage, please complete the application, enclose the appropriate premium amount, and mail directly to Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc. ASAP in order to maximize your benefit from the plan. Please contact Mary Hogan in the Health Room at ext. 105 if you have any questions. |
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Boxtops and Labels for Education
Start sending eligible box tops and labels now!
CLICK HERE to learn more about "how-to" and fun prizes!
CLICK HERE to see eligible product listings for the Labels for Education program.
CLICK HERE to view the eligible product listings for the Boxtops 4 Education program.
If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Pantano (635-9871). |
 October In-N-Out Order Form
Now Available Online *New* this year: There will be ONE DUE DATE each month, for In-N-Out orders. If there are multiple lunches in a month, each lunch will have the same payment Due Date. Thank you for your cooperation as this assists our parent volunteers with the large volume of orders.
CLICK HERE for the October In-N-Out Order form, due Friday, September 25th. |
 After School Sports Program
to Launch Booster Club!
Calling all sports fans...Are you looking for a great way to get involved? We are looking to form a Booster Club to support our After School Sports Program. If you are interested in getting involved and being a part of establishing a Serra Booster Club, please email Ms. Thomas, the Athletic Director, at bthomas@serraschool.org. You'll have a ball helping to support the Serra T.E.A.M.! |
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Family Portrait Fundraiser Heads to the Beach
Have your Family Portrait taken just in time for Christmas cards and gifts! Professional portraits taken AT THE BEACH by reservation only! Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis. CLICK HERE for the details! |
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Student Yearbook Dedications Available
Make this yearbook a very personal memory for your Serra Bear with their very own COLOR dedication. It's never too early to get started!
Create your dedication on your computer exactly as you wish it to appear in the yearbook. Save your creation in a ".jpg" format. Print your creation for proofing and submit the digital file on a CD with your printout, order form and payment. The deadline for student dedications is Thursday, November 19, 2009. Payment, digital image (.jpg) and printout of your dedication MUST be submitted together! Questions? Contact Gloria Murray at Serra (949) 888-1990, ext. 190 or via email at gmurray@serraschool.org. CLICK HEREfor Student Dedication Order Form. |
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Baja Fresh is Back!
Take a break from making lunch and order your student Baja Fresh for Thursday, October 1st. Proceeds support sending our teachers to Anchor Ball 2010! Support your teachers, take a break from PB&J, and provide a yummy and healthy lunch for your students!
CLICK HERE for October 1st Baja Fresh Order Form. Orders are due Friday, September 25th. |
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Weekly Rosary Now Held on Campus
The Mass is our most powerful prayer given to us by Our Lord and the Rosary is our source for many graces from Our Blessed Mother.
Our weekly Rosary is now being held on Campus! We would love for you to pray with us! We will meet every Thursday after drop-off. Please join us in prayer in front of the Blessed Mother statue near the Middle School Lunch tables.
CLICK HERE for the Mass and Rosary Prayer Intentions form. You may download and send your prayer requests in the weekly envelope or you may also e-mail Kim O'Donoghue ( kimdunno@aol.com) with any requests or special intentions. All requests are kept confidential; students are also welcome to write their intentions. |
San Francisco Solano's Harvest Celebration
Dinner, Dance and Auction is Back!
Please join us for this wonderful night of celebration
at the Santa Margarita High School Gym, on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 5:30 pm.
Tickets for the dinner, as well as Grand Prize Raffle Tickets, can be purchased at the Parish office and after mass.
We are still in need of volunteers for the day and night of the event. Please call Anne Bergman (949-459-0872) or e-mail at annendavid@sbcglobal.net.
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Continuing Adult Faith Formation
St. Kilian is pleased to offer a Six Week series entitled "Watching the Birth of the Church: Explorations in the World of Early Christianity."
The class will be held at St. Kilian on Thursdays from November 5th and December 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The cost is $40.00/series or $10.00/week. Childcare is available on a sign-up basis by calling 586-4550. The deadline to register for the series is October 9th.
This series may be taken for individual faith formation or the requirements in the IPM Certificate program: R210-B, Theological Formation. Registration forms are also available in the St. Kilian pews. | |
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