SerraDIPITY Volume 15 * Issue 12

SerraDIPITY

Volume 15 * Issue 12 * December 3, 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

CLICK HERE

for next week's Lunch & Recess Schedule

Lunch & Treat Order Forms

Serra After School Programs:

Click each class title for more information on the exciting After School Programs we offer on campus!

ť Mad Science

ťIrish Dance

ť Eagle MusicAcademy
ť Chess

ť Dance

ť Guitar

ť Art

ť Spanish

(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.

SMCHS Cheer Camp

SMCHS Youth Baseball Camp

Rancho Trabuco Girls Softball

A Message from the Principal:

Serra Catholic School continues to provide a strong spiritual and excellent educational program because of the active commitment of our families. I am truly grateful to you for your energetic support of our many fundraisers; you are helping to keep our educational program affordable for all.

   Today or tomorrow in the mail, you will be receiving a packet from our Pastors and me addressing a necessary change to the Scrip Program Requirement on our current year (2009-10) Fundraising and Service Hours Agreement. It is highly unusual for us to make any parental commitment change mid-school year, however in order to be good stewards of your funds and to be in compliance with a Diocesan directive regarding an IRS Private Letter ruling on Scrip, this change is necessary. CLICK HERE to review the letter you will be receiving in the mail explaining the changes. I encourage you to take time to read through all of the material sent, as there are necessary forms for all families to sign and return to school by Monday, December 14th. As you read the documents, I know that you may have questions, which we are prepared to answer. Please contact the Business Office or Scrip Office directly for assistance.
   Our Serra Scrip Program is one of the most successful in the country because of you and our staff. The changes necessary will not hurt the Program with your continued efforts; join me in ensuring that our Scrip Program remains successful and continues to have a strong impact on keeping tuition affordable.

Parent/Teacher Conferences
The scheduled time for your parent/teacher conference will be sent home with each child tomorrow, Friday, December 4th. Please ask your child for the notice or check their backpacks. Please know that every effort has been made to accomodate your request.

Preparing for 2010-2011

2010-2011 Intent to Return forms are in today's Weekly Envelopes. Please take a moment to complete the forms and return to the school by Thursday, December 17th.

If you have children who will be eligible for admission in 2010, a Sibling Application is also included in today's Envelope. Sibling Applications are due back Friday, January 8, 2010.

Thank you for Returning your Weekly Envelope!

Congratulations to the following families whose children have all won non-uniform dress for Monday, December 7th because their parents returned their Weekly Envelope every Friday in November!