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| Empathy and
Appreciation |
Partner virtues we will work on:
Gratitude, Understanding, Compassion, Courage |
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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:
to check out a list of the most up-to-date volunteer opportunities available for exciting programs such as
Kids Art Fair,
Mother Son Bowling and Anchor Ball. | |
A Message from the Principal:
Bishop Tod D. Brown Appoints Superintendent of Catholic SchoolsBishop Tod D. Brown has appointed Mr. Greg Dhuyvetter as the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Orange. Please CLICK HERE to read Mr. Dhuyvetter's welcome letter.
A Review of Our Priority of Admissions
As part of our Strategic Planning process, the Committee reviewed the school's admissions policies. After review by the Committe, in cooperation with the Diocese, our four Pastors have approved the following priority rankings, effective immediately:
Priority Rankings are:
- Priority one-Siblings of current Serra families.
- Priority two- children of registered parishioners at our founding parishes, Holy Trinity, Saint Kilian, San Francisco Solano or Santiago de Compostela based on active participation at the parish, subject to remaining, available spaces.
- Priority three- Once applications from registered families have been considered, applications from Catholic families who are not registered with one of our four parishes will be reviewed for consideration.
- Priority four- Applications from non-Catholic families who have received approval from one of our pastors or the lead pastor will be reviewed for consideration. Serra is currently less than 5% non-Catholic. Maximum % of non-Catholics registered in any school year will be 5% of the current enrollment.
Non-Catholic students are expected to participate in all Catholic religion classes and Catholic events at Serra. |
Registration - 2010-2011 Serra Catholic School Budget Presentations
As a reminder, we have scheduled two parent meeting nights to share with you the goals for the upcoming year, the implementation of our new Strategic Plan, and a budget presentation, including 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees. Please plan to attend on ONE of these evenings:
Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. - Student Activity Center
Wednesday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m. - Student Activity Center Registration packets will be available at these meetings. We hope that at least one parent from each family will attend one of these important meetings. |
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Serving Christ's Children,
Angeline Trudell
Principal | |
Come Visit Mrs. Trudell at St. Kilian!
Mrs. Trudell's parish visits continue this weekend. Mrs. Trudell and some Serra parents will be visiting St. Kilian's to update the parishioner's on The Miracle Blossoms Campaign as well as ask for their community support. Serra continues to reach out to our Serra families individually for their commitment to the campaign. Come see her at the Serra table in the courtyard after mass! |
2010-2011 Tuition Assistance Application Reminder
Families wishing to apply for 2010-11 Tuition Assistance may request an application by e-mail to Gloria Clifton (gclifton@serraschool.org) or by CLICKING HERE for more information regarding our Tuition Assistance Program. Please note that completed applications must be submitted directly to Private Aid Service on or before Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
For questions, please contact Gloria Clifton in the Business Office at 888-1990, ext. 147. |
Health Room Notice
The vision and hearing results for Kindergarten, First, Third and Seventh Grade are included in this week's envelope. Please take time to read the results and follow-up with any recommendations written on the form. If the recommendation is to see your physician, please make an appointment as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding your child's screening, please call Feline Bayles at Southern California Sensory Screening at (888) 822-7277.
The results for the Scolios screening for the Seventh Grade girls and the Eighth Grade boys are also included in today's Weekly Envelope. If there are any recommendations on the screening form, please follow-up with your doctor. |
Serra Student Awarded Scholarship
Congratulations to Eighth Grade student Alexander Ury, who was awarded a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for his college education by the Carson Scholars Fund.
Alexander is among a special group of over 4,300 students from across the country who have been named a Carson Scholar. Their academic achievements and service to their communities are what makes them stand out as the future leaders of tomorrow.
Alexander will be honored at an upcoming California Awards Banquet in Los Angeles. Congratulations! |
 Grandparents and Special Friends on Board Friday, March 26th!
We have had a terrific response for Grandparents & Special Friends Day once again this year. We have nearly 600 guests attending and final preparations being made.
Carpooling & Parking for Guests Attending...
Each family that has a guest attending has been issued a bright green placard in today's weekly envelope. Please display this if you are helping our traffic and dropping your guest off with your student. If your guests are driving themselves please forward this placard to them. These placards will notify staff that guests need to be dropped off as close to the SAC as possible or will need to park in our main parking area. Additional parking in the neighborhood has also been granted for this day. There will be no parking in the Bristol Park lot.
The day's agenda:
7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Drop-off, Check-in and Hospitality
8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Prayer Service with Choir, Handbells & Speakers
9:15to 11:15 a.m. Guests Visit Classrooms
11:15 a.m. Dismissal Begins |
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2009-2010 Annual Fund Update
Thank you to the 107 Serra families who have made their Annual Fund donation for the 2009-2010 school year. Our goal is always to gain 100% participation, so you see with only 16% of the families participating to date, we have a ways to go. Please take a moment today to consider your contribution. The average gift ranges from $25 to $100, and all donations are greatly appreciated. You may submit your check in the envelope provided in the Annual Report, or simply place a check in your weekly envelope with "Annual Fund" entered in the memo section.
The Annual Fund continues to be a vital part of the Development Program at Serra, working to secure the future stability of our school. The funds raised this year will benefit our sports programs with needed field equipment, as well as a portion to Serra's Endowment, Tuition Assistance and Teacher Professional Development funds. All donations are tax deductible and put us one step closer to our goal!
Please contact Laurie Beach at ext. 171 with any questions. |
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Scrip News - Easter Scrip Suggestions
In preparation for the closing of the 2009-2010 Scrip Rebate period (April 30, 2010) here are some great Easter scrip suggestions that can help you increase your scrip rebate. Please note that there are only two Weekly Scrip Envelope Orders left before Easter Break, Monday, March 22rd and 29th
Easter Scrip Purchase Suggestions!
Remember to fill those Easter Baskets with:
See's Candies (22.5%) $16
Baskin Robbins (9%) $2
Claire's (9%) $10
ITunes (5%) $15 $25
Borders or Barnes and Noble (9%) $10 $25 $100
Game Stop (3%) $25
Regal (8%) $25
Going out of town:
Arco (2%) $50 $100 $250
Chevron, Shell or Mobil (1.5%) $25, $50, $100
Visa Cards (2%) $25 $100
Marriott (8%) $50 $100 $500
Ritz Carlton (8%) $50
Hyatt Hotels (9%) $50 $100
Avis or Budget Rental Car (8%) $50
For Your Easter Table:
Albertson's, Stater Brother's, or Mother's Market (5%) $25 $100
Vons/Pavilions (4%)
Henry's or Smart & Final (3%) $25 $50
Honeybaked Hams (12%) $10
For a complete listing of all vendors or to download a Daily or Weekly Scrip Order form please see the Serra website under Parents >Scrip Program> Forms to Download.
Please contact Dana Hardenburgh, Scrip Coordinator with any questions at dhardenburgh@serraschool.org or (949) 888-1990, ext. 121. |
Operation Rice Bowl Monies Due Tomorrow
The Operation Rice Bowl Project will conclude this week; all monies are due back to the school by tomorrow, March 19th. Donations of coin, cash, or check may be returned in the "rice bowls" previously sent home or in a sealed envelope marked "Operation Rice Bowl". Thank you for supporting this opportunity to help those in need. |
Reporting Student Service Hours Available Online
Student Service Hours may now be reported online by CLICKING HERE or visiting Campus Life > Christian Service Hours on the web. Second Trimester Service Hour Summaries are now available for viewing online in the Parent Access area of the website. As a reminder, a current username and password is required to access this area of the web. |
After School Guitar Classes to Start Spring Session
After-School Guitar classes will be offered by Mr. Tim Daley at Serra Catholic School. Enhance your child's intellectual mind through the power of musical experience - guitar basics- techniques, chords, melodies and songs.
Classes will be held on Tuesday from 2:45pm until 3.35pm. The Spring Session begins on March 30, 2010.
Please CLICK HERE for additional information and registration.. |
 Celebrate the Journey...
Anchor Ball ~May 15, 2010
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim
The Anchor Ball Team Needs Your Help!
We are in need of airfare for our live auction trips. Do you have frequent flyer miles or airline gift cards you could donate to Anchor Ball? If you have not made your Cargo Round Up donation, please consider donating airline miles or airline scrip.
Planning on Staying at Disneyland the Night of Anchor Ball?
Reserve your room now! The Disneyland Hotel has blocked a limited number of rooms at the Disneyland Hotel for the Anchor Ball Event. The room rate is $216 per night and reservations can be made by calling 714-520-5005. Mention Serra Catholic School Anchor Ball when you call to get the special rate. Win a Disneyland Adventure for a Family of Four!
The Grand Prize Raffle Tickets were sent home in last Thursday's Weekly Envelope. If your family did not receive your tickets, you may pick them up at the School Office. A reminder that each Serra family is required to sell/pay for 12 tickets ($5 each/$60 total) as stated in the 2009-10 Serra Fundraising and Service Hour Agreement. The first homeroom to turn in all their tickets will win a pizza party in JK-2, 3-5 and 6-8. The family who sells the most tickets by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 30th will win two season passes to Wild Rivers. CLICK HERE for more information. This Week's Frequently Asked Question
Does my Cargo Round up Donation fulfill my Grand Prize Raffle Ticket Obligation?
"According to the Serra Fundraising and Service Hour Agreement for 2009-10 school year, each family must purchase or sell twelve (12) $5.00 Anchor Ball raffle tickets, for the total of $60.00. In addition, each family must donate a new item or service or make an underwriting cash donation by the end of Anchor Ball "Gift Gathering" (Cargo Round-Up) (usually in January). These donations will be used at the Anchor Ball event in the Spring of each year. "
Tuition Opportunity Raffle
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to win either tuition credit or a cash prize! Tuition Opportunity Raffle tickets were previously sent home in the Weekly Envelope. Additional tickets can be found in the School Office. CLICK HERE for more information. Sponsorship Agreement
The Anchor Ball Evening Program Sponsorship Agreement can be found on the Anchor Ball webpage. Consider promoting your business or give this flyer to a friend or associate that might consider exposure in our beautiful Anchor Ball Evening Program. Your color or black and white page could be viewed by hundreds of guests. Family tributes can be submitted as well. For questions, contact Sarah Doyle at ABSponsorship@gmail.com Does your employer have a corporate matching program? If so, consider having your employer match your underwriting contribution to Anchor Ball. What a great way to benefit the children of Serra Catholic School. Baskets Still Needed! Do you have any baskets? The Anchor Ball Gift Wrap Committee would love to have any new or gently used baskets you would be willing to donate for our Silent Auction. Please drop baskets at the School Office. Want to Help?
If you are interested in joining the Anchor Ball Team as a volunteer before or on the date of Anchor Ball, please email Karin Hendrick, the Anchor Ball Volunteer Coordinator at karinhen@cox.net Questions? CLICK HERE to visit the Anchor Ball Homepage at www.serraschool.org > parents > fundraising-Anchor Ball. Look for more information in the upcoming weeks.
Questions? Anchor Ball Advisory Team:
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Mother-Son Cosmic Rock N Bowl is Coming Soon
The 10th annual Mother-Son Cosmic Bowl is Sunday, April 18th at Lake Forest Lanes. Don't miss out on the fun! Get those reservations in early. First come-first served. We have GREAT prizes this year for our Serra Sons.
*New this year! an electronic form for you to complete your Mother Son Reservation. 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. CLICK HERE to view the online invitation.
We are still 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! We still need volunteer/registration and raffle prize chairs. If you have any interest and/or questions, please contact Event Chair, Pam Steeves at pamisteeves@yahoo.com |
PTO Spotlight Know an Outstanding Volunteer?
It's not too late to nominate an outstanding volunteer... CLICK HERE to complete an online nomination form for the Junipero Serra Awards. These Awards help us honor volunteers that gift our community with their time, talents, and love as representatives of "Stewardship in Action"! All Serra Parents, teachers and staff are asked to nominate individuals they believe are deserving of this heartfelt acknowledgement. Forms are due by Friday, April 23, 2010.
President's Update
Easter Break is around the corner and PTO has some exciting events coming in the next few months. Please CLICK HERE to read an update from PTO President, Jill Noriega on what is planned for the rest of the school year.
Volunteer Opportunities
CLICK HERE to check out a list of opportunities, large and small, to help with wonderful events such as Mother Son Bowling, the P.E.B. Reading Lab and our 15th Anniversary Anchor Ball. Get involved today! | |
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