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| Empathy and
Appreciation |
Partner virtues we will work on:
Gratitude, Understanding, Compassion, Courage |
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for next week's Lunch & Recess Schedule
Lunch & Treat Order Forms
Baja Fresh
Orders due January 22nd
In-N-Out
Orders Due January 22nd |
Serra After School Programs:
Click each class title for more information on the exciting After School Programs we offer on campus!
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Volunteer Opportunities:
Earn hours and get involved!
Current Opportunities | |
A Message from the Principal:
 Catholic Schools Week 2010 - Save the Date
Catholic Schools Week Mass (concelebrated by our four Pastors and Fr. Gerald Horan, Vicar of Faith Formation): Friday, January 29th · 9:15 a.m. Formal Uniform Required
Open House: Sunday, January 31st · 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Watch next Monday for a special Constant Contact e-mail with details for Catholic Schools Week!
Supporting Haiti
As we continue to monitor the relief efforts, it is apparent that the greatest need at this time is for monetary contributions. To support the relief efforts, we will hold two Non-Uniform Dress Fundraiser Days next week on Tuesday, January 26th and Thursday, January 28th with a minimum $1 donation for each day. Students who wish to participate in the non-uniform dress day are to turn in their donation to their teacher on Tuesday and Thursday. (Please refer to the Parent Handbook for non-uniform dress guidelines)
Fifty percent of all funds raised will be donated to Catholic Relief Services and the remaining 50% of the funds will go to Fr. Marc's Orphanage.
Our goal for the non-uniform dress days is to raise $1,500 to $2,000.
Heifer Project 2010 is Here!
Beginning January 25th and running through February 19th, our Serra Trinity Team welcomes each student to take the opportunity to live our SLE, "A Catholic Faith-Filled Life and Missionary Spirit," and share their blessings with others by donating to the Heifer Project. Heifer International is working with communities in the United States and all around the globe to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. Can we collect enough to buy honeybees, llamas, a flock of chickens, rabbits, pigs, sheep, goats, a heifer, a water buffalo . . . or the Entire Ark? In your Weekly Envelope today, you will receive a Heifer project packet with an attached envelope.
Using this envelope, each student can enclose coin or cash.
Please make sure to SEAL the envelope.
If parents choose to send a check, please make the check payable to Serra Catholic School. Please note that Heifer International and Serra Catholic School will NOT issue an individual tax acknowledgement. All monies collected will be donated directly to Heifer International. As with all Serra outreach projects, your participation is entirely voluntary but greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your Support!
Thank you to our parents for their support of staff during this week's rain storms. As Californians, we are not accustomed to the severity of the storms we experienced this week. Thank you for entrusting us with your children; please know that they are safe with us while they are at school - their safety comes before all else.
With the weather predictions returning to milder storms next week, we will be returning to our regular uniform schedules; students may only wear their Serra sweats on PE days and may no longer wear rain boots to school. |
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Serving Christ's Children,
Angeline Trudell
Principal | |
Serra alum Amanda Bebout (class of 2003), passed away this week while at Texas Christian University. Amanda was an avid swimmer, attended Tesoro and was recruited by many colleges.
Please keep the family in your prayers. |
Tribute Tiles to Benefit Tuition Assistance
Deadline Extended to Thursday, January 28th
This year Serra will offer another way to assist families in need of our Tuition Assistance Fund. Don't miss this one time opportunity to participate in a project that will enable Serra students to remain in a Catholic faith-filled school and allow you to leave a memory of your family at Serra. An order form has been placed in your weekly envelope or CLICK HERE for additional forms and more information. |
CJSF Applications Due Tomorrow
All completed applications with the SLA and dues attached are due to the attention of Mrs. Mary Jo Egus via the School Office by 8:00 a.m., tomorrow, January 22, 2010. Late and or incomplete applications will not be considered for membership. |
Update to Attendance Line
Please note the following change to Serra's Attendance Line: To report a student's absence, please call the school and dial ext. 299. Please leave your child's name, homeroom, date of absence, and any other pertinent information. The voicemail is available 24 hours. |
Updates to the Weekly Order Form: (Changes in bold)
All changes effective Monday, January 25, 2010.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is no longer available.
American Express $25 $100 $200 (1.25%)
Dominos Pizza $10 (8%)
Outback $25 (8%)
Help! Missing Ralphs Information
If the numbers listed below belong to you or one of your supporters, please contact the Scrip Office. Please note that the numbers are as they appear on our Ralphs reporting dated November 30, 2009.
47735205665
48045445626
248015533580
248026880981
248033406893
249508906094
249501721551
Help! Missing One Cause information
If the name listed below belongs to you or one of your supporters, please contact the Scrip Office. Please note that the name listed below is at it appears on our One Cause report dated September 30, 2009.
Linda Johnson
Please contact Dana Hardenburgh, Scrip Coordinator with any questions at dhardenburgh@serraschool.org or (949) 888-1990, ext.121. |
 Father-Daughter Dance...
Registrations Due Friday, January 29th |
After-School Classes Offered
Piano
Explore your child's musical ability and potential through Piano as instructed by Mr. Gene Ho. Mr. Ho has over 20 years of experience as a private Piano Instructor in Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Instruction will include:
· Emphasis on Note Reading and Sight Reading for each new lesson
· Learn all types of music from Classical to Pops
· Knowledge of Scales and Chord Systems
· Technical exercises for finger dexterity and velocity
· Music Theory and Harmony
· Memorization Techniques for Intermediate and Advanced Students Class size will be limited to one or two students per class. Classes are offered at three different time periods per day, four days per week. Select the time and day best suited for your schedule.
Session #1 is scheduled from January 25, 2010 to April 1, 2010
Session #2 is scheduled from April 12, 2010 to June 10, 2010
CLICK HERE for additional information regarding times, location and fees
Spanish
Lights, Camera, Spanish! Sing, watch and learn Spanish as Professor Raccoon Roscoe teaches new vocabulary, reading, writing, and much more. This class is a great way to incorporate the newly learned vocabulary, comprehension and listening skills for the beginning Spanish student. Your student will be encouraged and challenged to speak Spanish as they learn the basic concepts of the language.
Classes begin on Monday, February 22nd, and continue for 10 exciting weeks on Monday's from 3:00pm to 4:00pm! All materials are supplied for the $100 per student class fee.
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KidsArt Fair February 24th
The KidsArt Fair is a program that comes to our school to give Serra Catholic students an opportunity to display their own work of art. It is a place where students can walk around a gallery-like showroom to view what Grades One through Eight have been working on in art class and to show off all of their art talents.
Please CLICK HERE for more information.
If you have any questions please e-mail Mrs. Katie Denton kdenton@serraschool.org. |
National Geographic Bee
For the 22nd year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geographic Bee in thousands of schools across the United States and in five U.S. territories as well as in the Department of Defense Schools around the world.
Serra Catholic is participating in this event for the eleventh year and we are proud to announce that our involvement spans from Fifth through Eighth Grades. The seven preliminary rounds took place in the Social Studies classrooms in December and our finalist rounds have taken place in January.
We are pleased to announce that Sixth Grade student B. Peters was our school finalist. He will compete in a written round of competition that will allow him to be considered for participation in the state event. Our runner up was Eighth Grade student M. Cappella. Congratulations gentlemen and best wishes on the next round Braden.
The following students represented their grade as the classroom finalists:
T. Corkery (5A)
B. Tatum (5B)
D. Baldy (5C)
D. Caturano (5D)
S. Scola (6C)
Z. Taylor (6A)
J. Davis (6B)
B. Peters (6E)
B. Calderon (7D)
S. Gregoire (7C)
S. Reyes (7E)
M. Rivas (7E)
B. Haines (8C)
M. Cappella (8C)
C. Taber (8D)
M. Montes (8B) |
True Grits to Sponsor "No Shipping Fees"
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to restock on uniforms! True Grits will be working with the Student Store to help you order uniforms without having to travel to the San Clemente store or pay shipping fees.
Between January 18th through January 25th, order all your uniforms either through the school's website (click on the True Grits logo on the Parent's page) or visit the True Grits website (school code SCE055) and select "School Delivery" for the shipping method. You may also call their store at (949) 498-3516 during this time period. True Grits will deliver your order directly to Serra by February 1st. All uniforms ordered will be sent home through your student via the classroom. |
 Celebrate the Journey...
Anchor Ball ~May 15, 2010
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim
Anchor Ball Wine and Cheese Party on Friday, January 29th
This is a great chance to meet other parents, learn about Anchor Ball, drop off your donation or just enjoy an evening out! Adults only, please. Kindly respond to anchorball2010@gmail.com (click on email address to send your RSVP).
Cargo Round Up DatesLook for complete information in the Weekly Envelope next week
· Friday, January 29th, Wine and Cheese Party in the Student Activity Center 7:00-9:00 p.m (Adults Only)
· Sunday, January 31st, Open House, School Lobby 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 2nd, School Lobby 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. and 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
· Wednesday, February 3rd, School Lobby 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. and 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
· Friday, February 19th, School Lobby 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. and 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. FINAL DAY.
Questions? CLICK HERE to visit the Anchor Ball Home Page at www.serraschool.org > parents > fundraising-Anchor Ball. Look for more information in the following weeks.
Anchor Ball Advisory Team:
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 PTO Spotlight
President's Update...
With 2010 well underway, please CLICK HERE to read an update from PTO President, Jill Noriega on the exciting events coming soon from your PTO.
Calling all Volunteers...
Are you looking for ways to get involved today? Opportunities are available now to help with events like Father Daughter Dance, Juice it Up, Catholic Schools Week and Jump for Heart.
CLICK HERE to see what opportunities are available right now and check back frequently for exciting ways to earn hours and have fun!
Moms & Faith...
Moms & Faith meets every Friday in the PTO Room on campus from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.. Make some time to join us and reflect on how your faith can touch all aspects of your daily life.
CLICK HERE for more information about this unique opportunity for Serra Moms. |
 Last Baja Fresh Lunch This year,
February 4th! Due January 22nd
Take a break from making lunch and order your student Baja Fresh for Thursday, February 4th! 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.
If you would like to check if you placed an annual order, go to the Serra Website to the Parents Only tab to see the complete list. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Refunds for any duplicate monthly orders received in addition to annual orders previously placed. Checks will be deposited and students will receive a double order.Thank you for your donation to Anchor Ball-Teacher Sponsorship.
Help us stay green...
· Have one student to order for? CLICK HERE to print ONE Order Form. Orders are due Friday, January 22nd
· Have more than one student to order for? CLICK HERE to print up to Four Order Forms! Orders are due Friday, January 22nd |
 February In-N-Out Orders
Due Friday, January 22nd
The order form for three-In-N-Out lunches in February is now available. Please CLICK HERE to download the form. Orders are due January 22nd. For questions, please email Jill Kopeny at jkopeny@cox.net |
Sacrament Preparation at San Francisco Solano
Workshops for Reconciliation are January 23rd and 30th. If you have not received a postcard confirming your registration in a workshop, please contact Martie Williams martie@sfsolano.org or 589-1709, ext. 139.
You will find your group assignment on the day of the workshop. Please bring your postcard with you as this will be how we will track attendance.
The group Reconciliation Service date has been changed to Saturday, February 27. Details will be at the workshop. Remember attending the workshop and coursework are necessary to be prepared.
If you cannot make this date, contact Martie to arrange another time. Look for updates on the website at the end of each week under "Faith Formation >> Children and Youth >> Sacramental Family Ministry". | |
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