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| Empathy and
Appreciation |
Partner virtues we will work on:
Gratitude, Understanding, Compassion, Courage |
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A Message from the Principal:
Welcome to 2010. May God's Blessings be abundant. We here at Serra are so grateful that each of you are a part of our Catholic community.
Parking and Traffic Update
Thanks to YOUR cooperation and following our established traffic guidelines and procedures, the City of Rancho Santa Margarita has determined that the past parking intrusion in the adjacent neighborhood no longer appears to be occurring, and therefore, will NOT be extending the parking permit program hours to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as requested by neighboring residents. The current parking permit hours of 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. will remain in effect.
In November, you may have also noticed that exiting from campus onto Antonio Parkway became smoother and quicker. I am pleased to report that a "Call Detector" has been installed in our driveway to trigger a red light at La Ventana during our peak traffic periods. I can't thank you enough for working with us to demonstrate to the City and our neighbors that we can work together to keep the impact to the area to a minimum.
Keep Serra Moving
There is more that we can do to Keep Serra Moving!
· Drive slowly - keep our children and staff safe!
· Follow the directions of staff!
· Carpool when possible
· DO NOT use your cell phone while driving
· Have your children ready to exit the car in the morning
· Say your goodbyes in the car. Please DO NOT roll down your window to talk to your student as they enter campus. This is VERY dangerous as your attention is diverted as you are driving.
· Parents: please DO NOT exit your car during morning drop-off. We need to keep the traffic moving at all times.
· When turning left from Antonio Parkway onto Banderas, only use the lane marked SCHOOL. DO NOT utilize the lane marked for residents/Bristol Park and attempt to cut into the traffic lanes.
"Walker" Authorization Form
As was reviewed at Back-to-School Nights in September, students may not leave campus to meet their carpool/parent without having a written authorization on file with the school. After discussions with the Diocese, they have approved our authorization form for families who wish to have their students leave campus unaccompanied after school under only two scenarios: if a student lives within reasonable walking distance of the school (home must be located within 1.5 miles of the school) or if a student is walking to the bus stop adjacent to the school on Antonio Parkway. There are no other circumstances under which a student may leave campus unsupervised at dismissal.
The Permission Slips for parents to complete are available in the School Office and must be returned to the school for approval before a student may leave campus unsupervised at dismissal.
Jump Rope for Heart
We are thrilled to be able to support the Jump Rope for Heart project and to promote a healthy lifestyle. Please see more information in today's Weekly Envelope. |
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Serving Christ's Children,
Angeline Trudell
Principal | |
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Serra Mourns Loss of Janice McGrory
This week, Serra lost an amazing parent in Janice McGrory. Many have known the family for a long time and have been praying very hard for Janice. She has struggled with her health tremendously over the past few years and this past year specifically.
Janice is the mother of two Serra alum (Megan, class of '05 and John, class of '08) and two Serra students (Cameron and Shannon).
Services for Janice will be held on Saturday, January 9th at 1:00 p.m. at San Francisco Solano Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Serra Catholic School, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, or San Francisco Solano Catholic Church.
Please keep the McGrory family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. |
2010-2011 Sibling Application Due Date
and Assessment Dates
As a reminder, if you are interested in enrolling a sibling child to Serra Catholic School, the sibling application is due back tomorrow, Friday, January 8th.
All new, incoming students must be assessed prior to acceptance. Assessments are by appointment only through the Admissions Office. There is a $50 assessment fee per student due at the time of your child's assessment.
· Assessments for Grades One to Eight will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 beginning at 1:30pm.
· Kindergarten assessment dates are February 8 and February 9. The Admissions Office will discuss with you the time of your child's kindergarten assessment when you set up your appointment based on availability.
If you have not scheduled an appointment with the Admissions Office, please contact Shirley Merchant at (949) 888-1990 ext. 123.
NOTE: Jr. Kindergarten applicants are to be tested with Chancy and Bruce Educational Resources. Please call them directly at (714) 841-1257 to schedule your Jr. Kindergarten appointment. |
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Spring Sports Registration Due Tomorrow
SPRING Registration Packets are now available for:
Boys Volleyball
Girls Softball
Coed Soccer
Track and Field
Registrations are due tomorrow, Friday, January 8th. CLICK HERE to view the registration forms. |
 Save the Date!
Grandparents and Special Friends Day · Friday, March 26th
Please watch for invitations and more details coming soon. This year will be an exciting one with our new gathering place in the Muzzy Family Student Activity Center! |
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Scrip News - Important Scrip Agreement Reminder
In order to process your scrip orders (Daily, Weekly or Box Sales), the Financial Participation Fee and Scrip Program Agreement forms that were due back by December 14th must be on file with the Business Office. If any of your family or friends choose to buy scrip to support your family, they must also have a completed Scrip Program Agreement on file. Additional forms may be picked up at the School Office or requested through the Scrip Office.
Please contact Dana Hardenburgh, Scrip Coordinator with any questions at dhardenburgh@serraschool.org or (949) 888-1990, ext. 121. |
Reminder: Choir Trip to Rome
Payments Due January 15th
Parents and students who are signed up as participating in the Choir Trip to Rome in 2010-11, deposit payments and coupons for the second payment of the trip are due, Friday January 15th! |
 Father-Daughter Dance... February 6th
PTO is pleased to announce our Father Daughter Dance Event Chairs: Lori Bertino, Flavia Parrino and Tonya Pollock who have been busy planning a spectacular evening for our Dads and their daughters! Our dance will be held in the Serra Catholic School Student Activities Center on Saturday, February 6th, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
*NEW* Coming NEXT WEEK January14th! - Look for your invitation to our dance in your January 14th Weekly Envelope! New this year!: an electronic form for you to complete your Father Daughter Reservation. The form will be available next week through your January 14th SerraDIPITY and on the Serra Website. Parents will be entering their registration information online, printing a reservation request and attaching payment to return to the School Office, to secure your reservation.
We are in need of volunteers to assist us with this wonderful event, and there are lots of ways for you to join in the fun, get involved, and earn service hours! If you have any questions, please contact Event Chairs, Lori Bertino loribertino@cox.net, Tonya Pollock tonyapollock@cox.net, and Flavia Parrino fparrino@cox.net. |
 PTO Spotlight
SCMC Fondue Party and Book Club
Comfort food and friendship are a great way to kick off 2010. Join other Moms for the S.C.M.C. Fondue Party on Thursday, January 21st from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the home of Jill Noriega in Coto de Caza.
CLICK HERE for the flyer on this annual event.
CLICK HERE for directions to the Fondue Party.
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 Last Chance for Baja Fresh Orders
due Tomorrow, January 8th
Take a break from making lunch and order your student Baja Fresh for Thursday, January 14th! To check to see if you have already placed an order for the January 14th lunch, go to the Serra Website to the Parents Only tab to see the complete list of students who have already ordered. Support your teachers, take a break from PB&J, and provide a yummy and healthy lunch for your students! Thank you to all those families who completed the Annual Order form. The Annual Order Form is no longer available. Please use the "Last Chance" order form below. Help us stay green...· Have one student to order for? CLICK HERE to print ONE Order Form. Orders are due Friday, January 8th · Have more than one student to order for? CLICK HERE to print up to Four Order Forms! Orders are due Friday, January 8th |
 Juice it Up is Back for January!
Juice It Up will be served on Thursday, January 21st! CLICK HERE for an order form, due on Friday, January 15th. If you have questions please email Kari Andrakowicz at kariandrakowicz@cox.net |
 Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school opening on January 28th through February 4th, in our new Library! Students will have the opportunity to shop with their classes during an assigned time. Parents and guests are welcome to shop during our Serra Open House on Sunday, January 31st. The Book Fair is designed to encourage reading and raise funds for our school Library and classroom libraries!
For more information regarding the Book Fair, look forward to reading your Book Fair packet, including a special letter from Mrs. Trudell and Mrs. Reiss in next week's Weekly Envelope. Interested in volunteering or have any questions? Contact Irma Phillips or Liz Tatum, Book Fair Event Chairs at serraschoolbookfair@yahoo.com |
Rosary High School Placement Test
Rosary High School will hold a High School placement test on Saturday, January 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. An application form is available online at www.rosaryhs.org
For additional information, please contact Rosary at (714) 879-6302. |
 Santa Margarita Catholic High SchoolNew Student Information Night
Thursday, January 14th · 7:00 p.m. School Gym
All prospective students of SMCHS and their parents are encouraged to attend the Information Night on Thursday, January 14th. Presentations will be made by school Administrators regarding the admissions process, testing information, academic programs, graduation requirements and more! Many of our coaches will be on hand so that you can have all your specific questions answered.
RSVP's are not required and all are welcome.
SMCHS is located at 22062 Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita. Call the Admissions Department at (949) 766-6076 if you have any questions.
Every Day is a Great Day to be an EAGLE! Come and find out why! |
 JSerra Catholic High SchoolInformation Night
January 20th 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Please join the Hendrickson Family and JSerra Administrators, Faculty and Coaches for an informative evening about JSerra Catholic High School.
Find out why JSerra is ranked as one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools in the United States for the last three years.
Parents and students are invited to join us at the Hendrickson's residence located at: 15 Devonwood Road, Coto De Caza, CA 92679
Please RSVP to Karen Testa at (949) 493-9307 ext. 2 or ktesta@jserra.org | |
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