SerraDIPITY Volume 15 * Issue 27

SerraDIPITY

Volume 15 * Issue 27 * April 22, 2010

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 Third Trimester:

Motivation

Partner virtues we will work on:

Responsibility, Enthusiasm, and Commitment

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for next week's Lunch & Recess Schedule

Lunch Order Forms

In-N-Out

Orders due April 30th

Serra After School Programs:

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

Rev. 3-19-09

Volunteer Opportunities:

It isn't too late to get involved! Serra Catholic's 15th Anniversary Anchor Ball is just a month away and the Jog-a-thon is coming soon.

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to see the list of exciting opportunities to volunteer.

Community Programs of Interest

Click each title below 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 Pep Squad Tryouts

A Message from the Principal:

April Outreach Focus on Mentoring through Isaiah House
The Campus Ministry of Serra Catholic School is spearheading a special and unique outreach during the month of April. This outreach involves mentoring some of the homeless families at the Catholic Worker Ministry at Isaiah House in Santa Ana. The actual focus of this outreach is NOT to collect donations for these people, but to foster a personal understanding of the plight of the homeless in our community.

The people living at Isaiah House have written wonderful, personal letters to the children of Serra Catholic School. In these letters they share the story of their lives, the reality of their circumstances, and even offer advice so that the children can avoid their mistakes.
The Seventh and Eighth Grade students of Campus Ministry have shared these appropriately grade-leveled letters with the students. Students were then asked to reflect on the stories in these letters and to write letters of encouragement to the people in response.

     The various classrooms have also created spiritual bouquets symbolizing our prayerful support of the families at Isaiah House (the identity of all Serra students will be protected during this process).
A photo gallery of the men, women, and children who reside at Isaiah House is currently on display throughout the school.
    If parents are interested in providing tangible support to these families, simple things like bus passes, socks, books, and gift cards to Target, Borders, or Payless Shoe Store can be sent along with the letters. Please coordinate this with your child's homeroom teacher.
    Campus Ministry would like to thank the Serra Community for the constant and generous support of the Outreach Programs sponsored by Serra Catholic School.
    Mrs. Matsukane · Mrs. Tilton · Mrs. Valdez

Anchor Ball - a Community Event!

The Anchor Ball Committee is counting the weeks to the exciting event they have planned this year! I am very grateful to the parents who have volunteered to run this special event; without their time and dedication, we could not have such an extraordinary Anchor Ball event!

Please continue to watch your SerraDIPITY for more news as we Celebrate the Journey...

Serving Christ's Children,

Angeline Trudell
Principal

2010-2011 Registration Packets Due Tomorrow

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 tomorrow, 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...