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President's Message
As I prepared for my opportunity to speak with the graduates and our students during our Graduation Prayer Service on Tuesday, I knew it had to be about our Catholic Faith and it's importance in our lives. This reflection will give you a sense of what I spoke about.
Siempre Adelante!
May I ask you to please join me in congratulating and wishing our Eighth Grade students, who will be graduating tomorrow, Friday, June 7th, the very best as they move onto high school. We are so proud of their many accomplishments and know they will be great representatives of Serra Catholic School. May God continue to bless and watch over them as their spiritual and educational journey continues with many new and exciting opportunities that await them.
We also congratulate our Kindergarten students who will celebrate their graduation ceremony this evening. We know they will be back to join us for many happy and faith-filled years at Serra.
Your prayers for our Eighth Grade and Kindergarten students are most sincerely appreciated.
2013-14 TEACHING FACULTY APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED:
Mrs. Muzzy, Mrs. Reiss and I feel truly blessed to have teachers dedicate themselves unselfishly to Serra Catholic School students. Our faculty is professional, faith-filled, and committed to the spiritual and academic growth of our students. Each new school year does bring change to the faculty as well as to the entire staff. At this time I wish to announce some teacher change of assignments, departures and retirements. These are TEACHER changes only; other staff changes including any preschool changes and any additional TEACHER changes will be announced in the first SerraDIPITY for the 2013-14 school year:
Retirements: At our End of the Year School Mass on June 14th we will honor the retirements of:
-Mrs. Mitzi Pongetti-2nd Grade teacher
-Mrs. Mary Jo Egus-5th-8th Grade Technology Instructor
We are sad to say good-bye to:
-Mrs. Kristen Trudell-4th Grade teacher who will be staying home with her children
New teaching assignments and welcome to the following new teachers:
-Mrs. Christy Monge: Mrs. Monge moves to Technology Support teacher for all teachers
-Mrs. Erin Husli: Mrs. Husli moves to full time 5th Grade Language Arts teacher
-Mrs. Christine Joines: Mrs. Joines moves to 5th Grade Language Arts teacher
-Miss Kelly Murphy: Miss Murphy moves to 7th Grade Language Arts teacher
-Mrs. Jaeanne King: Mrs. King moves to 3rd Grade teacher
-Mrs. Ellen Burrola: Mrs. Burrola moves to 4th Grade teacher
-Mrs. Kathy Evans: Mrs. Evans moves to 2nd Grade teacher
-Miss Cristin O'Connor: Miss O'Connor moves to TK teacher
-Mrs. Michele Hoey: Mrs. Hoey moves to 4th Grade teacher
-Mrs. Charlene Barton: Mrs. Barton moves to new position, Learning Support Coordinator
-Mrs. Thea Slingland: Mrs. Slingland moves to Accomodated Math(some Reading) K-4
-Miss Elizabeth Benton-Miss Benton (new to Serra) will be a 3rd Grade teacher
-Mrs. Vanessa Modry-Mrs. Modry (new to Serra) will teach Spanish 1-4
-Mrs. Kim Ready - Mrs. Ready (new to Serra) will be an additional Math/Science teacher(her grade level(s)) still in the planning stages.
School Supply Lists for 2013-2014
As a reminder, the Student Store is purchasing the pre-packaged School Supply Kits for all students for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year. The Supply Kits will be delivered to your child's classroom by the first day of school. Included in the kits are student's pre-printed name labels; therefore, the supplies will not be sent home to be labeled. Look for a Constant Contact email coming the last week in June to view the complete Supply Lists for each grade level. Please note at the bottom of each grade list, there will be additional items not included in the kit that the students will need to provide by the first day of school. Some of these items are available for purchase through the Student Store at Business Day and throughout the school year, especially the required novels the students will need.
For questions, please contact Catherine Tirado, Student Store Coordinator, at 888-1990, extension 122 or [email protected].
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Serving Christ's Children,
Angeline Trudell
President
"I am grateful to Him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He considered me TRUSTWORTHY in appointing me to this ministry." 1Timothy 1:12 |
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Summer School 2013 - You can still turn in Registration!
Serra Catholic School will be holding Summer School again this summer! Summer School will be ONE - THREE WEEK LONG session, running from June 24th until July 12th, with no classes on July 4th. Serra's Summer School offers classes in the core curriculum as well as extra-curricular classes such as Culinary Arts, Art, Athletics, and many more! CLICK HERE for the Summer School brochure, as well as registration form. Extended Care is also available to full-time Summer School students. The above link will take you to these forms as well. Questions? Please contact Miss Julie Humbert at [email protected] or Mrs. Alycia Beresford at [email protected].
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ATTENTION PARENTS:
As a reminder, if your child has medication in the Health Room, you will need to pick it up no later than Thursday, June 13th. For safety reasons, we ask that parents pick up the medication. Children will not be allowed to pick up their medication.
If the medication is not picked up by Thursday, June 13th, it will be disposed of by the end of the day.
FYI:
If you plan on having medication (i.e. prescription meds and any over the counter medications(acetaminophen, ibuprofen, eye drops, cold meds etc.)in the Health Room next year, you will need to have your doctor fill out a Medication Administration Authorization form. This form can be found on the Serra Catholic website.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
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Field Day 2013
Field Day will be held on Thursday, June 13th. It will be a fun morning of games, a popsicle treat, and a special gift for all students who attend.
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Schedule Change for the Last Week of School
The schedule for the last week of school, Monday, June 10th through Thursday, June 13th, has been changed from regular school days to minimum days with students in First and Second Grade being dismissed at 11:30 a.m. and students in Third through Seventh Grade at 12:10 p.m. The afternoons will be WCEA Accreditation planning days for our staff. Please note that the Extended Care program will be open regular hours.
As a reminder the last day of school, Friday, June 14th, remains as scheduled, an adjusted minimum day with dismissal of all students at the completion of Mass at approximately 10:30 a.m. THERE IS NO AFTERSCHOOL EXTENDED CARE on the last day of school so please be sure to make alternate arrangements for your child(ren) if necessary. The program will be open regular hours the morning of June 14th. Thank you for your support and prayers as we continue to prepare for our accreditation next school year.
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Family Directory to be Removed from Website
The 2012-2013 Family Directory will be removed from the website following the close of school on June 14th. Please be aware that the 2013-2014 Directory will not be posted until October.
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 2013 Tree of Remembrance Ornaments
Each year Serra offers the Memorial Ornament program where ornaments may be purchased for your loved ones. Students will place the ornaments on the tree and all ornaments will be blessed at our November Memorial Mass. The ornaments will remain on the Tree of Remembrance for the entire month of November and then all ornaments will be sent home with your student prior to Christmas break. Ornaments from previous years may be sent back to school with your child for the Memorial Mass and Tree of Remembrance.
Seventh grade student, V. Hoffman's, beautiful design adorns our 2013 Memorial Ornament.
The ornaments are $25 each and offered to you at Serra's cost. Ornaments must be ordered by Business Day on August 6th for participation in the November 2013 Memorial Mass. Please contact Pam Owens at ext. 165 with any questions.
CLICK HERE to download an order form. We are sorry, but check is the only form of payment accepted at this time.
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SIXTH GRADE - THE WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL FUND CLASS COMPETITION!!
The totals are in and Sixth Grade is our Annual Fund Class Competition winner. Thank you to our Sixth grade families for keeping pace all year and for your participation in this year's contest. Sixth grade will enjoy an ice cream party next week hosted by our Annual Fund Chairs; John and Melissa Fosdick and Doug and Megan Hayden.
YOU can still help us reach $100,000 this year - something that we have NEVER done before in Serra history. Won't you consider adding your family's name to the Annual Fund Tree and being a part of helping Serra to break this historic fundraising record!
CLICK HERE to make your donation online.
The final levels of participation look like this:
1st Place - 6th Grade...............................52%
2nd Place - 5th Grade..............................50%
3rd Place - 1st Grade...............................45%
Again thank you for all of the support each family gave to help make this year's Annual Fund appeal such an amazing success! Every dollar counts and every dollar directly affects the education of our Serra students!
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Yearbook 2013
Yearbooks are still on sale through the School Office for $67. The School Office will document your purchase and the yearbook will be distributed to your student(s). If you have any questions, please contact Miss Julie Humbert at [email protected].
Parents that submitted a Yearbook dedication and would like the CD/thumb drive back, please see Miss Humbert.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Carla Myers and Ms. Lynne Pantano, our yearbook coordinators. A special thank you to Carol Miller and Mary Dobson for their extra help! Thank you to all Yearbook Grade Level Coordinators (Jennifer Nieto, Kathy Bonin, Yvette Eastin, Robert Breit, Daniella Doss, Dawn Martinez, and Yvonne Dunworth), and to all Yearbook Photo Parents (Jennifer Prause, Monica Caballero , Stephanie Rue, Dana Castro-Rueda, Eileen Montero, Rebecca Yaghi, Michelle Graesser, Hope Clark, Andrea Callanen, Carol Lawson, Erin Sherak, Alexandra Simon, Robin Torriero, Shirley Lueck, Rachael Patrick, Alice Manning, Rebecca Yaghi, Joanne Schroeder, Michelle Espeleta , Marianne Tungate, Leah Arada, Danielle Sutton, Tim Wilkin, Lisa Finnegan, Tricia James, Darcy Hartigan, Megan Hayden, Cameron Roseen, Alice Manning, Suzanne Tyler, May Aromin, Sara Brakke, Karen Hayden, Cece Murdy, Jonnielynn Rivera and Enza Saccacio).
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Scrip End of Year Schedule and Summer Order Form
Final Weekly Order: Monday, June 10th
As a reminder, our final Weekly Order is due to the School Office by 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 10th. This is a great way to stock up on your favorite scrip for summer by selecting from a variety of over 100 merchants. Purchases made after May 1, 2013 will be applied towards your 2013-2014 Scrip Rebate.
Daily Envelope Orders - Final Orders accepted through Friday, June 7th
Daily Orders may not exceed$500 and are subject to stock on hand.
Daily Box Sales - Limited to stock on hand through Friday, June 14th
Daily Orders may not exceed $500 and are subject to stock on hand. Please note that as the school year draws to a close, stock on hand is limited due to the closing out of our inventory for the end of the school year.
Summer Scrip Order: Pick up at Business Day Tuesday, August 6, 2013
CLICK HERE for the Summer Scrip Order Form. Place a Summer Scrip Order to re-stock your favorite scrip during summer. This special order form and payment are due to the School Office by Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Orders will be available for pick-up on Business Day, Tuesday, August 6, 2013.
Please contact Dana Hardenburgh, Scrip Coordinator with any questions at 888-1990, ext.121 or email [email protected].
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Family Portrait Fundraiser
Mike Gillmore Photography, one of Orange County's top portrait photographers, will photograph your family, including any sub-groups, at Diver's Cove in Laguna Beach for a Sunset Portrait (or mutually agreed upon location).
This $315 value is a great bargain at $40. The photo sessions will take place during the months of June through September. Every photo session comes with 1 - 8x10 portrait from the pose of your choice. Extra photographs will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds given to Serra Catholic. All appointments will be made by Gillmore Photography on a first come, first served basis once your coupon and payment are received and processed at Serra.
For additional information and the participation form, please CLICK HERE.
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Important Year End Business Office Reminders
Tuition and Past Due Fees
As noted on your family's Tuition and Fee Agreement, all past due accounts must be paid in full in order to finalize your family's 2013-2014 registration.
Service Hours Billing
Families who did not record or fulfill their required hours due will receive an invoice via mail within the next week for any unfulfilled hours at the rate of $12 per hour. This invoice will include instructions for your final opportunity to log and remit payment for any missing hours. For questions, please contact Laura Forsythe in the Business Office at [email protected].
2013-2014 Tuition Schedule & New Student Enrollment Fee Deduction-First Payment due July 1, 2013
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) families, your first scheduled payment will be processed on July 1 or July 7 as designated on your 2013-2014 EFT Authorization. As a reminder and if applicable, we will automatically be adjusting your July Tuition EFT for any 2012-13 Scrip Rebates and/or $650 per NEW student Enrollment Fees.
- Families who Did Not elect to pay tuition via the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), may CLICK HERE to download their July 2013 Tuition Coupon or CLICK HERE to download a Tuition EFT Authorization Form and take advantage of earning 10 Service Hours for the 2013-2104 school year. If paying by check and if applicable, please remember to deduct your 2012-13 Scrip Rebate and/or $650 per NEW student Enrollment Fees.
Summer Mail
Over the summer months, we will continue to receive and process payments and mail as we do throughout the year. To make sorting easier, please mark the envelope to the attention of the applicable department such as Business Office, Advancement, etc.
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 Celebration Book Club
On behalf of the Serra Catholic School library we would like to recognize and thank the Celebration Book Club donations for June 2013 - K. Rivera, D. Chen
The Celebration Book Club is the library's main funding for new books. The CBC celebrates a student's birthday, 1/2 birthday, a special accomplishment, First Holy Communion or dedicate a book to honor your teacher. Please visit the library or school website for information.
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 Feel the beat ... Heart Run 2013!
Thanks for having a heart, Thanks for giving your part
Thanks for joining the cause, Thanks for taking a quick pause!
The Serra Heart Run exceeded our school fundraising goal, benefiting both Serra Catholic and the American Heart Association. PTO is pleased to announce that we raised $5,300 for the American Heart Association and $4,000 for Serra Catholic School, for a grand total of $9,300! We joined together as one faith community and ran for all those with heart disease, including our grandparents, our parents, our family and our friends. This was truly an event that touched the entire Serra Catholic Community and beyond!
Special thanks to the student who raised the most money for Heart Run - Antoniette H.T., she received a special recognition lunch with Mrs. Trudell and 5 of her friends this week. Thank you to each student who raised $50 or more, we handed out more than 130 Target gift cards as prizes. Congratulations to the following top lap finishers (some tied) at each grade level who received a certificate and movie pass.
Kindergarten: Jacob P. and Audrey S.
First Grade: Sebastian S., London H., Ben G., Aidan R. and Charley W.
Second Grade: Ben D., Zach H., Dominic S., Blake W., Payton P. and Katelyn C.
Third Grade: Sam C. and Jenn S.
Fourth Grade: Griffin G., Aaron M., Christopher V., Rami T., Julie S. and Katy R.
Fifth Grade: Nolan B., Ethan C., Joshua H., James M., Devan B., Alexander K., Alexa W., Jenna S. and Olivia S.
Sixth Grade: Nicholas H., Parker R., John A., Sean K., Tatum B. and Katrina R.
Seventh Grade: Raymond B., Lizzie S., Madison G. and Kendra C.
Eighth Grade: Dylan B., Matt G. and Sydney R.
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After School Sports Volunteer Coaches
Fall season will be here before you know it! We are looking for volunteer coaches for the Fall volleyball and football season. If you are interested in coaching please CLICK HERE to fill out an application and turn into the School Office. Requirements are: a background check, fingerprinting, safe environment certification and first aid/CPR certification. Please contact Mrs. Pfeiffer or Miss Lewis if you have any questions.
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 Save the Date
Business Day - Tuesday, August 6th at Serra
Family Fun Night - Friday, September 20th at Serra
Golf Classic - Thursday, September 26th at Tijeras Creek Golf Course
Harvest Festival - Sunday, October 27th at Serra
Father Daughter Dance - Saturday, February 1st at Serra
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 Serra Golf Classic 2013 - Save the Date!
Thursday, September 26th at Tijeras Creek Golf Course
Dava Ashley and Meredith Giraudi to Co-chair 18th Annual Serra Golf Classic!
Calling all Serra parents! A BIG thank you to the many Golf Committee Members who have already signed on to help with next school years first fundraising event! We are looking for additional committee support for Sponsorships, Silent Auction and Community Donations. If you are interested in getting involved with this FUN event, please email Dava Ashley at [email protected] or Meredith Giraudi at [email protected]. Donations also welcome in support of Silent Auction and Golfer Goodie Bag items. Online registrations will begin this summer, CLICK HERE for our Golf Classic 2013 Home Page. Watch for the latest event information in the SerraDIPITY e-newsletter, Golf Classic 2013 Home Page on Serra's website and upcoming Business Day communication.
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Student Store News...
USED UNIFORM AND OVERSTOCK CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW THROUGH JUNE 14th:
Get a jump start on uniforms for next year! It's the TWO for ONE sale on used uniforms, with items marked either $5 or $10, you can't beat it! You will receive credit for Used Uniform Clothing brought in; credit will be applied towards purchasing other Used Uniform Clothing (cannot be applied to NEW clothing in the Student Store).
We are especially requesting donations of the NAVY formal sweater!
Also check out our half-price sale on NEW Crew Sweatshirts in the Adult Medium and Adult Large sizes.
Need extra art supplies? Stop by the Student Store to check out our supply of acrylic paints, discontinued sketch pads (small size), charcoal pencils, etc. at discounted prices.
Student Store Hours:
Monday through Friday.........................................7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Hours and location for Used Uniform Clothing Sale - Wednesday morning from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., located by the Extended Care Hallway across from the Yard Duty Office.
If you should have any questions, please contact Catherine Tirado, Student Store Coordinator, at 888-1990, ext. 122 or email at [email protected].
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Community Programs of Interest
San Francisco Solano
Please join the San Francisco Solano parish community at their annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 8th and Saturday, June 15th from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. each day.
Fiesta de Solano will be held this year on Friday, June 28th from 5:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29th from 12:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 30th from 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Please join us for games, rides, live entertainment, food, Bingo and a Boutique, Pre-sales will take place after all Masses beginning June 8th so stop by after Mass or at the Parish Office during regular business hours to purchase your Grand Prize Raffle Tickets and discounted ride tickets. If you would like to become a sponsor, or donate any products or services to this event, please email [email protected].
Holy Trinity
Calling all Holy Trinity Kids! If you're 3 years old or 18 years old, or anywhere in between... WE NEED YOU! Please sign up at www.TTKidsClub.org to join the Trinity Treasures Kids Club. As a member, you will become part of the "MY PRIEST IS GONNA KISS A PIG CHALLENGE!" That's right... if our club can raise $10,000 by September 8th, Father Reynold will kiss a pig!!! Your mission is to have fun this summer while earning money to donate to our club's Piggy Bank. You can host lemonade stands, sell crafts, babysit, tutor, wash cars, search your couch cushions.... together we can make a difference! The money we raise will be used to purchase a special gift for our new church (maybe a fountain or a special statue). It'll be a gift from the Trinity Treasures Kids Club! Wouldn't it be cool to say that you had a part in making that happen? Little hands can do big things! Visit www.TTKidsClub.org for details. Questions? Contact Maggie Jennison at [email protected]. Thank you!
-Cornelia Connelly School Summer Open House & Spaghetti Dinner - Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 p.m. For more information call: 1-714-776-1717 ext. 221
-SMCHS Baseball Camps - first camp begins week of June 17th
-SMCHS Boys Basketball Summers Camps - first camp begins week of June 17th
-Cornelia Connelly School Summer Arts Camp - June 24th-28th
-Santa Margarita Basketball Skills Camp (Grades 3-8) - June 24th-June 28th
-San Francisco Solano's Vacation Bible Camp(VBC): Kingdom Rock, kids discover how to stand strong for God! Kingdom rock is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos team-building games, and cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the royally rocking activities that help faith flow into real life. Join us June 24th-28th!
-JSerra Catholic High School (Grades 1-8) Girls Summer Basketball Camps - July 15th-17th, or July 24-26, 2013
-JSerra Catholic High School Summer Cheerleading Cubs Camp - July 24th-26th
-OC Girls Basketball Skills Academy - Every Tuesday (5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) June-July
-St. Kilian VBS - August 5th-9th
For more information about these upcoming events, programs and camps, please visit the Community Programs of Interest section of this newsletter.
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