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SerraDIPITY 
Volume 15 * Issue 9 * November 5, 2009
 
It takes a TEAM to educate a Serra child.

We're going green and so can you! Please view all of the linked articles for the most up-to-date information on school activities and events, but print only those which you need to return to the school! If you are unable to print any of the linked flyers or forms, a limited number are available for families to pick-up in the School Office.

Virtue for First Trimester:
Trust
Partner virtues we will work on: Faith and Believe
Food
 
Lunch & Treat Order Forms
 
November In-N-Out
Orders due Nov. 6th
Baja Fresh
Orders due Nov. 20th
Serra After School Programs:
Click each class title for more information on the exciting After School Programs we offer on campus!
 
(Grades 3-5)
Community Programs of Interest:
Click each title for more information on programs available in the community. The inclusion of any flyer does not constitute approval or endorsement of the program. Flyers are provided as a service only.
 
A Message from the Principal:
 
AB Ornament15th Anniversary Commemorative Serra Christmas Ornaments - Orders due Thursday, November 13th!
For a limited time, Serra families can order beautiful blue Christmas ornaments with a Nativity Scene commemorating this special anniversary year. Order this special ornament for family, grandparents, teachers, alumni, and friends. These are sure to be a special addition to your children's ornament collection. 
   These one of a kind keepsake ornaments remind us of the reason for the season and make the perfect gift this Christmas. Proceeds benefit teacher sponsorship for Anchor Ball. Ornaments are $10 each.  Orders are due Thursday, November 13th!
   Don't miss out on this wonderful keepsake! Contact Carla Myers with any questions rocamyers@aol.com 
   CLICK HERE for order forms.

H1N1 Information Update
The CDC has prepared an updated information flyer for parents on the H1N1 flu. Please CLICK HERE to view the flyer.
 
T-shirtShare a Shirt T-Shirt Drive
For the week of November 5th to 12th, First Grade students will be harvesting t-shirts for the children from Fr. Marc's Orphanage in Haiti. Students will be collecting the t-shirts in your homerooms with helpers. Please bring in new or gently-used tshirts of any size, color, holiday, year that you can donate to these children; previous years of Serra Harvest shirts are currently being worn by the children! 
   If you would like to donate gift cards to Walmart or Target, these cards would be used to purchase discontinued or past-holiday shirts at discounted prices. 
   Thank you for sharing your gifts with those less fortunate and supporting our Catholic Faith-filled Life and Missionary Spirit!

Thank you for Returning your Weekly Envelope!
Congratulations to the following families whose children have all won non-uniform dress for Tuesday, November 10th because their parents returned their Weekly Envelope every Friday in October!
   Samantha and Dominique Drust
   Vincent and Isabella Casciola
   Elyanna Amde
   Emily Leavey
   Justin Otto   
Your family can win non-uniform dress too! Return your Weekly Envelope every Friday to be entered into the drawing. 
Serving Christ's Children,
 
Angeline Trudell
Principal
Thanksgiving Food Drive Tomorrow to Benefit Santiago de Compostela/St. Vincent de Paul
Each month the school will hold a Food Drive to benefit our parish food banks and outreach projects. Tomorrow's food drive will benefit the Santiago de Compostela/St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Food Drive.
   CLICK HERE for a list of items requested by the Food Banks. You are not limited to the list; it is just a suggestion of items to donate. As a reminder, please check expiration dates on the items.
 
Halloween Candy Drive
Tomorrow we will also be collecting extra Halloween candy for San Francisco Solano. Please bag your candy separate from any donations for the Food Bank; bins will be available at drop-off.
10-09 Toby's HouseToby's House Baby Shower a Huge Success
Campus Ministry would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the students and parents who participated in helping Toby's House, our October schoolwide service project.
   This outreach ministry for young pregnant women and their children was overwhelmed by the generosity of our community. Our "baby shower" was a huge success and our students were very excited to demonstrate their respect for life by presenting your gifts to this needed ministry.
Surfing InternetA Parent's Guide to Surfin' the Web
This year, we have made many changes and improvements to our website. In the upcoming weeks, we will focus on a different section of the website and will present a summary of what you can find on the web.
 
The Students Menu
The Students section of our website is geared to information which students specifically will find useful:
 
· Academic Recognition (this page under construction)
· After School Sports
· After School Classes
· Academic Decathlon (this page under construction) 
· Christian Service Hours 
(this page under construction) 
· Class of 2010 - Eighth Grade News
· Field Trip Permission Slips
· Gradelink
· Online Homework Pages
· School Supply Lists
· Scouting
· Student Technology Projects
 
The information on the drop down menu is alphabetized for your quick reference.
Golf Classic 09Golf Tournament Survey Available
The 2009 Golf Classic was a wonderful success, but your feedback is so important to every event at Serra.   Please take a moment to fill out this short electronic survey and let us know your opinion about the 2009 Golf Tournament.

CLICK HERE to complete the 2009 Golf Survey.
HamburgerNovember In-N-Out Orders Due Tomorrow
The order form for the November 20th In-N-Out is now available. Please CLICK HERE to download the form. Orders are due tomorrow, Friday, November 6th. For questions, please e-mail Jill Kopeny at jkopeny@cox.net
TacoBaja Fresh is Back
for Thursday, December 3rd!
Take a break from making lunch and order your student Baja Fresh for Thursday, December 3rd! 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! Thank you for all those families who completed the Annual Order Form. The Annual Order Form is no longer available. Please use the monthly form below.

Help us stay green...
Have one student to order for? CLICK HERE to print ONE Order Form. Orders are due Friday, November 20th.
Have more than one student to order for? CLICK HERE to print up to Four Order Forms!  Orders are due Friday, November 20th.
Rev. 3-19-09Santa's Secret Shop is Coming!
What is Santa Secret Shop?
Santa's Secret Shop is a wonderful Christmas event that allows your children the fun of shopping at their very own school.  They will learn some shopping skills and gain a boost in self-esteem as the "joy of giving" becomes a personal experience for them.  Imagine the excitement you'll see on your child's face when you open the gifts he or she picked out all by himself or herself!
 
When is Santa Secret Shop?
The event is held at school in the Library, from Monday November 30th until Tuesday, December 8th.  Students shop during their designated class time. Students will not be allowed to shop at recess, lunch or after school.  The shopping make-up day is Wednesday, December 9th.
   Your student shopping schedule and shopping envelopes will be enclosed in next week's Weekly Envelope. CLICK HERE to visit the PTO's Santa Secret Shop Page.
 
PTO welcomes...
Santa's elves, Kim Gallaway and Kari Polusky, who will chair this event.
 
Santa's Helpers needed!
Interested in volunteering and joining in the fun? There are two ways to volunteer:  As a Classroom Helper when your child's class is shopping or as an Event Helper - assisting all students throughout the week shopping and wrapping.  Contact Kim or Kari at santasecretshop@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of the fun!
Rev. 3-19-09Fun for the WHOLE Family...
PTO is proud to sponsor our first ever Friday Family Fun Night on Friday, November 20th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Student Activity Center.  Enjoy an evening of DJ, dancing, games, refreshments and fun. 
   CLICK HERE to RSVP to this exciting night!
JSerra High SchoolJSerra Catholic High School Open House and Campus Tour
Please join us for an Open House and Campus Tour Thursday, November 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the JSerra Pavilion.
 
Have your questions answered about JSerra's:
· College Preparatory Curriculum
· World-Class Academic and Athletic Campuses
· Focus on Technology in Education
· Outstanding Extracurricular Programs
· Trinity League Athletics
· Exceptional Music Program
 
26351 Junipero Serra Road· San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 493-9307, extension 2 · Fax: (949) 493-9308
Website: www.jserra.org
Parish Holiday Boutiques -
Get a head start on your Holiday shopping this year!
 
Santiago de Compostela Church is hosting their 15th Annual Holiday Boutique Friday, November 13th to Sunday, November 15th. Come check out the unique gifts and original treasures! There's something for everyone on your list. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
 
The San Francisco Solano Mother's of Preschoolers will hold their Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Thursday, November 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please CLICK HERE for more information.