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Partner virtues we will work on:
Responsibility, Enthusiasm, and Commitment |
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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,
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A Message from the Principal:
New Life Mass Celebration
We will celebrate the New Life Mass on Monday, April 19 at 9:15 a.m. It has been a tradition at Serra to decorate three crosses with flowers. All students are asked to please bring a flower from their garden on Monday morning and drop it off at the PEB lunch tables before school begins. These flowers will decorate our resurrection crosses for our New Life Mass.
Welcome Back!
I hope that all of our families had a beautiful Easter break. As we head down the final two months of the school year, there are so many exciting things happening on campus...
· Have you nominated a deserving volunteer for the Junipero Serra awards?
· Have you sent in your Anchor Ball reservation?
· Have you looked through the list of the Anchor Ball Teacher Raffles? Filled out and returned your raffle tickets?
· Have you completed and returned your registration packets?
Thank you!
Thank you for Returning your Weekly Envelope!
Congratulations to the following families whose children have all won non-uniform dress for Tuesday, April 20th because their parents returned their Weekly Envelope every Friday in March!
Michael Cappella
Stephen Jensen
Alessandra Montero
Grant Brakke
Carlos Alvarez |
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Serving Christ's Children,
Angeline Trudell
Principal | |
April In-N-Out Orders
Thank you Parents for purchasing In-N-Out in April. Please check the Parents Only section of the Serra website for this listing of all students who have purchased In-N-Out for this month. Our total numbers of orders are lower than usual, please make sure to send your student with a lunch if you did not choose to purchase In-N-Out this month. |
Important 2010-2011 Registration Information
Current family registration packets were handed out at Mrs. Trudell's Budget Presentation meetings and/or sent home in the March 25th Weekly Envelope. The completed packets with payment are due back to the School Office by next Friday, April 23rd.
If you did not receive a registration packet, or if you do not plan on returning to Serra in the fall, please contact Shirley Merchant in the Admissions Office at 888-1990, ext. 123 or smerchant@serraschool.org Registration Packet Reminders
· Please refer to your Blue Registration cover sheet to assure that you are completing and returning the appropriate forms. · Families who choose the Partial Fee option must still complete and submit a Family Tuition and Fee Agreement. · Existing Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) families must complete a new EFT Authorization form which includes the new 2010-2011 tuition rates and effective dates. · As a reminder to families with new siblings, the $650 enrollment fee will be applied to your new sibling's July tuition. Business Office Past Due & Fundraising Reminders
· All accounts must be current in order for your registration to be considered complete. · All required Lunch/Recess Duties must have been bought-out or scheduled. · Anchor Ball Item or Service Donation must have been submitted. If you have any questions regarding these commitments, please contact Gloria Clifton in the Business Office at 888-1990, ext. 147 or email gclifton@serraschool.org |
 Celebrate the Journey...
Anchor Ball ~May 15, 2010
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim
Teacher Activity Raffle
In today's Weekly Envelope you will find your Green Teacher Activity Raffle Tickets. Each year the Teachers, Staff and Administration donate fun filled activities for Serra students to win. Student can purchase your tickets for more than one exciting Teacher Activity. New this Year! All current Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Grade Serra students can enter for the chance to win the opportunity to select their own locker location for themselves and a friend of their choice for the 2010-2011 school year. CLICK HERE for the complete listing of the Teacher Activities available and for raffle rules or visit the Serra website and Serra Parents > Fundraising Anchor Ball > Teacher Activity Raffle. You Are Invited!
Celebrate Serra's 15th Anniversary at this year's Anchor Ball! Invitations were sent home in the Weekly Envelope on March 25th. We have already received many reservations. Don't miss out on this fun night to see your friends and meet new Serra parents.
If you don't have a group to sit with, the reservations committee will make every effort to sit you together with parents whose children are in the same grade. If you would like to request an invitation to be sent to a family member, friend or business associate, please email one of the reservation chairs, Elizabeth Torphy ( gardendeeva@aol.com) or Angela Grant ( grantnacss@aol.com). Reservations are due by April 30th! Don't be left out - Join us to "Celebrate the Journey... Siempre Adelante!" Sacred Moments
Share your Sacred Moment...
There are many moments in time that make up a journey...We, as the Anchor Ball Advisors have had many sacred moments in our journey at Serra. From holding a little hand across a dirt lot to find their kindergarten line, to putting them on a bus for the first time off to camp, to blessing them and sending them off on their new journey. What is your sacred moment at Serra? Has there been a moment you said, "That is why I send my child here"? A simple act of kindness, students helping one another, or some simple moment that touched your heart? We would like to celebrate 15 years of your special sacred moments that make us Serra Catholic. Share with us your sacred moment at Serra. CLICK HERE and share with us! CLICK HERE to read the Original Sacred Moments Letter written by Teri Sanchez in the first PTG Newsletter. Make your Disneyland Hotel Room Reservations this Week to be Sure you get the Best Deal. 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. Last Chance!
This is your last chance to place a color sponsorship page in the Anchor Ball Evening Program. CLICK HERE for the Sponsorship Agreement. 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 Hanna's Restaurant Enjoy lunch or dinner at Hanna's Restaurant through this Sunday, April 18th and Hanna's will donate 15% of all Serra Patron checks for lunch or dinner (including food and beverages) to Anchor Ball 2010. CLICK HERE to view the flyer - print and present at Hanna's. There is no limit on this offer so print multiple copies, share with friends and go more than once. Reservations recommended. (949) 709-2300. You can Help Make this Year's Silent and Live Auctions the Best Ever!
The Anchor Ball Team is still collecting donations to make our Silent and Live Auctions complete! If you have any of the items below you can deliver to the Business Office with your donor form or contact one of the committee members listed below. · Airfare needed!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. Please contact Mary Cischke ( marycischke@cox.net) · Do you have access to tickets to sporting events? Tickets to Lakers, Clippers, Ducks, Kings, Chargers, USC, UCLA, Angels and Dodgers games are huge sellers the night of Anchor Ball. Please consider donating tickets. Contact Mary Mack ( krhebble@cox.net) · The Anchor Ball team is looking for a donation of catering for one of the live auction items. If you are in the catering business or know someone who is in the catering business and would be willing to help, please contact Mary Cischke ( marycischke@cox.net) Earn Double and Triple Service Hours on May 15th
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 Serra Student's Art Work Displayed
CLICK HERE to see our Anchor Ball web page for the photo gallery for all Serra Student Art entries!
Questions? Anchor Ball Advisory Team:
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Cosmic Rock 'N Bowl This Sunday, April 18th
We have had a great response to our 10th Annual Bowling event. Thank you! We are sold out in the 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. session. There are approx. 4 lanes available in the afternoon session. Please contact Robin Geoghegan at robingeoghegan@invensys.com to make a last minute reservation for these spots- first come first served.
What to bring:
· Your friendly smiles for keepsake photo with your son
· Cash for raffle tickets ($1 each or 13 tickets for $10) and pizza slices ($1)
When to arrive:
· 1st Session 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (check-in 10:30 a.m.)
· 2nd Session 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (check-in 1:15 p.m.)
Directions to Forest Lanes
22771 Centre Dr., Lake Forest, 770-0055
From Hwy 5, exit Lake Forest to Rockfield, turn left, go one block and turn right onto Centre Dr., go about half a block, bowling alley parking lot is on your left.
Food: Each bowler will receive a snack/drink combo ticket, included in the bowling package.
Pizza for sale: Forest Lanes will be selling pizza by the slice for $1 each.
Raffle Tickets & Prizes: We have lots of other fantastic prizes for all ages. Raffle tickets will be sold at the door! The grand prize is an XBox 360 Elite.
Please plan on attending the session that you had RSVP'd for. Please note that this is a non-refundable event. If you have any questions regarding your reservations, please contact Robin Geoghegan at robingeoghegan@invensys.com or Pam Steeves, Event Chair at pamisteeves@yahoo.com. We are looking forward to seeing you all for a memorable fun day! |
2009-2010 Scrip Rebate Period Reminder
As a reminder, the 2009-2010 Scrip Rebate period ends on April 30, 2010. Please refer to the following order and purchase dates in order to assure that your scrip purchases qualify for this year's scrip rebate.
Weekly Envelope Scrip Orders
Monday, April 19th and 26th are the last Weekly Orders left for the closing of the 2009-2010 Scrip Rebate period. Weekly Orders are due to the School Office by 8:30 a.m. on Monday mornings.
Daily Envelope Scrip Orders
The last day to place a Daily Order for the 2009-2010 Scrip Rebate period is Thursday, April 29, 2010. Daily Envelope Orders are due by 8:30 a.m., may not exceed $500.00 and limited to stock on hand.
Daily Window Sales
Daily Window Sales will continue as usual through Friday, April 30, 2010 but will be limited to $500.00 and subject to stock on hand. Scrip is available for sale Monday through Friday from 7:40-8:30 a.m. in the MEC Courtyard Window by the Fr. Serra Statue.
Changes to Daily and Weekly Order
Visa Gift Card Users - Effective Immediately
Due to the new federal credit card legislation, Visa gift cards will no longer be available for purchase once our stock of $25 and $100 cards are depleted.
As an alternate, we will continue offering American Express gift cards at 1.25% rebate in increments of $25, $100 and $200. American Express gift cards are accepted at all locations where American Express Credit cards are accepted. For questions, please contact Dana Hardenburgh, Scrip Coordinator at dhardenburgh@serraschool.org or 888-1990, ext. 121. |
ELS Parent Meeting Scheduled
Does your child: Struggle with school? Have difficulty performing at grade level? Require modified curriculum? Have limited independent learning skills? Require additional academic resources and support?
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, ELS may help! You are invited to attend a no-obligation meeting to learn more about ELS on Friday, April 23rd, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the ELS Lab (PEB Room 226). Please call Dr. Mariam Mott at ext. 143 if you have questions or to RSVP your attendance at the meeting.
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Serra Summer School 2010
We are pleased to announce that Summer School will return to Serra this year. Brochures and registration materials will be available on our website by the end of April. Class offerings and instructors will be announced within these materials. However, so that you can better plan your summer, please know that we will offer both remedial and enrichment reading, writing, and math classes and electives including physical education, art, music, Spanish, dance, science, cursive handwriting, digital scrapbooking, keyboarding and more.
Two Sessions
Session A: June 28th to July 8th (Monday - Friday)
Session B: July 12th to 22nd (Monday - Friday)
Daily Schedule Period #1: 8:00 - 9:00 (Followed by 10 min break/dismissal/arrival)Period #2: 9:15 - 10:15 (Followed by 10 min break/dismissal/arrival)Period #3: 10:30 - 11:30 (Dismissal for 15 minutes/dismissal)
Students may elect to take one, two, or three periods per session for a per class fee. Extended Day Program will be available prior to Period 1 and following Period 3 each day. |
Serra Middle School
Recognized as Mathcounts Gold Level School Congratulations to Serra Catholic School Advanced Plus Math classes for earning the Gold Level Achievement in Mathcounts. The Mathcounts mission is to "inspire excellence, confidence and curiosity in U.S middle school students through fun and challenging math problems." It involves individual problem solving and team problem solving techniques using both logic and advanced mathematical concepts.
The students have worked all year on various types of challenges and scored an 80% or better on the final "Ultimate Challenge", We are very proud of all the hard work they put into earning this level of recognition! |
2010 Fall Coaching Opportunities Serra Catholic is looking for volunteers interested in coaching 2010 Fall Sports - Boys Flag Football and Girls Volleyball. We participate in the Parochial Athletic League (http://parochialathleticleague.org) and play against other private schools around South Orange County. Our home division is the Mountain Division in which we field one competitive A level team (typically Seventh/Eighth Grade students) and one competitive B level Team (typically Fifth/Sixth Grade students). If we are able to field more teams at each level, the teams will be entered into the Canyon and/or other Divisions. Teams placed in Canyon and/or other Divisions are split evenly by skill level.
To find out more details about coaching Fall Sports, coaching requirements, responsibilities CLICK HERE. Please note that all coaches must be fingerprinted, completed the Diocese of Orange Safe Environment training, and be CPR/First Aid certified before being considered. If you are interested in coaching 2010 Fall Sports, click here, to complete an application which must be returned on or before Friday, April 30th. Go Bears! |
Save the Date...
Incoming Sixth Grade Information Meeting Scheduled Present Fifth Grade parents, please join us for a Sixth Grade Information Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. At this meeting Mrs. Muzzy and members of the Sixth Grade Instructional Team will be there to present:
· A sample Sixth Grade student schedule
· An overview of the Sixth Grade curriculum
· The dates for Sixth Grade Outdoor Education
· An overview of the Middle School Program
· An overview of the class placement process in Grades Six to Eight
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Spring Dance Scheduled April 23rd
for Seventh and Eighth Grade Students Attention students in Seventh and Eighth Grades! The 2010 Spring Dance will be held on Friday April 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Muzzy Family Student Activity Center. Admittance is $5. Dance contracts will be sent via e-mail from your room parent coordinator and on the Serra web site at Campus Life > Student Council. Please be sure to return the form and your money to the School Office by Wednesday April 21st, attention Miss Humbert. We look forward to a fun-filled evening! |
Young Rembrandts Art Classes
Young Rembrandts will be providing after-school drawing classes for students in Junior Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Students will have a new and exciting lesson every class. They will learn fundamental drawing skills incorporating two artist concepts in drawing and color technique each lesson. Young Rembrandts teaches children how to draw using an engaging method that all children can succeed with. We learn about drawing and art while developing academic, conceptual, and critical thinking skills. For example, in First and Second Grade we have fun learning to convey mood and style in our colorful cartoon masterpieces. We'll draw funny characters like comical canines and singing birds. Together we'll create some very silly farm animals and even oogely, googely insects!
The Spring session classes will begin on April 19th.
Classes will be held on Mondays from 1:55 to 2:40 p.m. for Grades JK to Two; classes will be held in A-109 (PEB-KC).
Grades One and Two will be held in C2-104 (MEC Art Room).
Classes will be held on Mondays from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. for Grades Three to Five; classes will be held in C2-104 (MEC Art Room).
Please CLICK HERE for additional details and information. |
 PTO Spotlight PTOBoard Nominations - 2010-2011
God doesn't always call the qualified - He qualifies the ones he calls!
The Serra Catholic School PTO is currently accepting nominations for 15 open positions. All Serra parents are eligible for nomination. Please consider nominating yourself or another individual you believe would be a great addition to our Parent Teacher Organization. When nominating yourself or another please keep in mind that each position is a two year term beginning this June with the exception of the Grade Level Room Parent Coordinator positions which is a one-year term. Also, the person elected must be able to attend PTO Board meetings held once a month from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., traditionally on the first Wednesday of the month. |
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