Dear Summit San Jose Families,

 

While this week has been difficult for all of us, we have been so appreciative of the ways in which we have come together as a community to support each other through this tragedy. We want to update you on important events and opportunities coming up over the next few weeks to honor and remember Justin Semana.

 

Memorial Services for Justin Nicholas Semana

 12/31/1997 - 11/19/2013

 

The Semana family would like to invite the entire Summit San Jose community to participate in the services they have planned next week. 

 

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Viewing Begins

Location: Oak Hill Cemetery

300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125

Time: 9am-9pm

*The Semana family recommends attending the viewing on Sunday because there will be a larger space available.

 

Monday, November 25, 2013

Viewing

Location: Oak Hill Cemetery

300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125

Time: 9am-9pm

 

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Viewing & Rosary

Location: Oak Hill Cemetery

300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125

Time: 9am-9pm; Rosary begins at 7pm

 

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Mass & Burial

Mass Location: St. Martin of Tours

200 O'Connor Drive, San Jose, CA 95128

Time: 10:30am

Burial Location: Oak Hill Cemetery

300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125

Time: Directly following the Mass

 

In addition, the Rainier community invites you to participate in several memorial events. 

 

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Both basketball teams will be playing their first games of the season.

Location: Sequoia High School

1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062

Time: Girls' game at 3pm & Boys' game at 4:30pm

 

Monday, December 2, 2013

School Memorial

Location:  Mount Pleasant Theater

1750 S. White Road, San Jose, CA 95127

Time: 6:30pm

 

 

Opportunities to Support the Semana Family

 

We have received many requests for how our community can support the Semana family. At this time, the family is still considering how they would like to use monetary donations. In the meantime, donations can be turned into the front office at both Rainier and Tahoma. Ms. Lamcke will be collecting all the donations and will share them with the family.

 

The Boys' Basketball Team is also selling t-shirts for $15, with all funds raised going to support the Semana family. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact a member of the team or Coach J.

 

 

Ongoing Support for Parents and Students

 

We will continue to provide ongoing support for students at both campuses next week. Grief counselors will be available to speak with students individually as needed.  In addition, the school administrators and teachers are always available to provide students with what they need - a quiet space, someone to talk to, resources about dealing with loss, and much more.

 

Thank you to the parents who attended this morning's Coffee with the Director. We had an opportunity to share how we are dealing with this loss and to hear from grief counselors about the best ways to support our students at home. We will host an additional Coffee with the Director on Tuesday, November 26th from 9-10am on the Rainier campus. We encourage all Summit San Jose parents to attend who would like support in how to help your student deal with this tragedy.

 

Finally, we want to share with you a tribute to Justin, created by our faculty and students. It is one of the many ways we have set up for students to honor and remember Justin Semana.

 

Best,

Pam Lamcke & Nick Kim, Principals

Summit Public Schools: Rainier and Tahoma 

 

Please click here to see the Tribute to Justin.