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Living Our Faith
Prayer Partners & Prayer Requests Please CLICK HERE for more information about Outreach Ministries. |
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Parish Connections Update
Weekly Rosary
Please join us for our weekly, Friday morning Rosary.
CLICK HERE for more information.
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Volunteer
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Please
CLICK HERE to view the many volunteer opportunities that are available here at Serra Catholic
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A Message From Our President
O
ne act of kindness a day can make a difference...it really can.
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St. Junipero Serra Catholic School
Catholic School's Celebration
January 26 - February 3, 2017
Thank you for your continued support of St. Junipero Serra Catholic School and to the ministry that is Catholic Education. We are enhancing Catholic Schools Week to be focused both on what it means to be a Catholic School Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service, as well as a fun spirit week.
CLICK HERE for a complete list of activities and events.
CLICK HERE for information on our CSW Service Project.
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SEASONS
TUITION ASSISTANCE LUNCHEON
Buy Your Travel Opportunity Raffle Ticket!
The winner will have his/her choice of one exclusive travel destination.
Choose between a Lake Tahoe Ski Getaway, Sonoma Winemaker Experience, Punta Cana Paradise or Bruno Mars LIVE in NYC! Accommodations and airfare are included in all packages. For additional information,
CLICK HERE.
Tickets are $75 each or you can purchase three (3) tickets for a discounted price of $200. Tickets can be purchased by filling out the
ticket order form
found on the website and returning it to the School Office with your check. 100% of the proceeds of this raffle goes directly to the tuition assistance funds of St. Serra and the Marian Alliance.
Pre-event Travel Raffle Incentive
Each ticket sold enters the selling Serra Family into a raffle for a $50 gift card. We had a very nice response to our week one Pre-Event Raffle Incentive - thank you. For everyone who bought a ticket last week, your tickets will remain in the hopper for this week's drawing.
Congratulations to Mrs. Carol Reiss, the winner of this week's drawing. She receives a $50.00 gift card to Regal Cinemas!
There is still time to buy your ticket and be entered into the pre-event incentive raffle. Turn in your order by the close of business on January 25 for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Nordstrom.
Registration
There are still a few tickets available. If you would like to attend the event,
Reserve your seat
while you still have a chance. If you don't know a hostess this year, grab a friend or two and we will seat you together.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please visit our
Volunteer Page and Sign up Genius
for volunteer opportunities still available. TEAR DOWN volunteers will be offered double hours on Sunday Afternoon.
Underwriting Opportunities
Did you know that you can multiply the value of a simple gift card donation?
Just stop by the Scrip Office, purchase a $25-$50 gift card from the Wish List posted there, and help us build a gift card tree that will be raffled off at the event next Sunday!
Questions? Please contact Pam Owens in the Advancement Office at powens@serraschool.org or Event chair, Karin Hendrick at karinhendrick@outlook.com.
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God is Good... All the Time,
Angeline Trudell
President
"Be brave, take heart, all who put their HOPE in the Lord." - Psalm 31:24
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Principals' Corner
Mrs. Carol Reiss, Principal, Preschool - Grade 2 & Mrs. Julie Tipton, Principal, Grades 3-8
Renaissance STAR score reports are posted electronically. To access your child's most recent scores, please
CLICK HERE
(do not use the Home Connect link)
- Click on I'm a Parent
- Enter your User Name: Your Sycamore Family Code (first 3 letters of your last name and 4 digits) If you are unsure of your Family Code, please login to Sycamore, it is located under school information.
- Password: 1scs This is a default password, you will be prompted to create your own password at your first login. If you've already logged in as a parent you have already created a new password. Please contact Mrs. Julie Tipton at jtipton@serraschool.org if you have login questions.
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 Save the Date!
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School presents the documentary film, SCREENAGERS on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Activity Center.
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time-friction she knew all too well.
In SCREENAGERS, as with her award-winning documentaries on mental health, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids' development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
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Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Friday, March 3, 2017
An invitation to Grandparents and Special Friends Day is in today's Weekly Envelope. If you did not return your envelope this past week, you may pick up your invitation in the School Office. In order to eliminate waste, only one invitation was sent home per family. If you need additional invitations, please email advancement@serraschool.org and indicate how many extra invitations you need, your name, and the name and homeroom of your oldest child so we can send the extra invitations home in a timely fashion.
Please make sure to follow the directions on the front of the envelope and be sure that your student's guest(s) receive their invitation as soon as possible. All RSVP's are due by Friday, February 17. Guests may also RSVP online via the St. Serra website by CLICKING HERE.
Once again this year, we are extremely limited with parking for our guests. Keep this in mind when making your plans for this day. We strongly recommend that all guests carpool with their students. Parents can drop off and pick up guests with their students. Several staff and volunteers will be assisting guests that need help while visiting campus.
Please contact Pam Owens in the Advancement Office at ext.165 with any questions.
We look forward to seeing everyone on March 3rd!
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22nd ANNUAL ANCHOR BALL
Rooted in Faith
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
900 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." - Saint Teresa of Calcutta
RSVPS for Gift Gathering Social Due Today: There are just a few spots left! Join us for our
GIFT GATHERING SOCIAL on
Sunday, January 22, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in support of our 22nd Annual Anchor Ball Gift Gathering underwriting efforts. Enjoy fine wines and delectable appetizers, along with good cheer and great conversation with fellow St. Serra parents at Rancho Capistrano Winery.
Volunteer Information Meeting:
Would you like to join the Anchor Ball Team? A Volunteer Information Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Extended Care Room. Come learn about the many ways to be involved with this amazing event.
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Calendar Reminder
As indicated on the School Calendar, Friday, January 27, is a minimum day. Please plan accordingly. Extended Care is available as usual. |
Disney's Aladdin Jr. Audition Information
If you are in first through eighth grade and you are interested in being a part of the Spring Musical
Aladdin Jr.,
make sure you complete an audition application and submit it to the School Office by Friday, February 3. Audition applications can be found on the St. Serra website on the
Spring Musical
page. If you are in grades five through eight and you are interested in being on the crew, complete the Crew Application and turn that in too. Auditions will be Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9. You need to have an audition application completed in order to audition!
You can find more information on the St. Serra website on the
Spring Musical page. Email Mrs. Sifers at jsifers@serraschool.org with additional questions. Hope to see you there!
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PARENT Fellowship & Coffee Social
Friday, January 27, 2017
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in SJSC Courtyard
Please join us next Friday, January 27, immediately following St. Serra's Catholic School's Week Mass, for a PTO hosted parent coffee social in the SJSC Courtyard. Light hospitality, coffee and water to be served.
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Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend St. Serra's Scholastic Book Fair between January 26 and February 2 in the SJSC Library. The Book Fair will also be open during St. Serra's Open House, Sunday, January 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Important Schedule Change!
Due to the minimum day schedule on January 27, 1A, 2C and 3A have had their shopping days and times moved.
1A will now shop on February 2 at 12:40 p.m.; 2C will now shop on January 30 at 9:00 a.m.; and 3A will now shop on January 31 at 11:05 a.m.
Envelopes Due Tomorrow!
As a reminder, shopping envelopes for participating students and orders for Teacher Gift Certificates are due to homeroom teachers tomorrow, Friday, January 20.
Parent Volunteers Still Needed!
We are still in need of coverage for just a few more shifts. Please see our
SIGN UP GENIUS
to see available slots.
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Support the Chapel Through Scripsense
Let's kick off 2017 with a bang!
Support the Chapel Fund
while shopping for your everyday needs. Use
scripsense
to
shop on-line
or purchase
eGiftCards
and
raise money for the Chapel
at the same time without ANY cost to you! Every purchase gives back!
With over 450 merchants, you can virtually shop for anything online including groceries (
Safeway, Pavilions & VONS, Whole Foods, Amazon Pantry), movie tickets (Regal Theaters), vacations (American Airlines, Southwest, Hotels.com, Hilton), to name a few.
Check out the latest
scripsense offers or request a program invitation today by contacting the St. Serra Scripsense Coordinator, Cindy Carpino at x239!
Don't forget our Local Merchant program when dining at Hanna's. With your
scripsense
local merchant icon, 10% of anything you spend on food or drink at Hanna's supports the Chapel Fund. No hard card necessary. All you need to do is present your mobile device with the
scripsense Local Merchant
icon to your server to scan upon paying your bill.
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Start Clipping BOX TOPS For The New Year!
We have our second collection period coming to an end on February 17, just one month away! Make sure to CLIP so you can possibly WIN our next drawing for a $25 Visa Gift Card. The more BOX TOPS you turn in to your homeroom, the more chances you'll have to win! See the
BOX TOP
homepage for more information.
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Father Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 11, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Have you made your
RESERVATION
for St. Serra's 2017
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE ~ AN ENCHANTED EVENING
? Do so today and take advantage of the Early Bird reservation incentive, one (1) bonus Opportunity Drawing Ticket for each student attending. Also, be sure your family
is included in the evening show by uploading photos of your daughter(s) and their Dad through the years to the
FDD DROPBOX
. It's a great way to let your stars shine.
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Less Than 3 Weeks Left!
FINAL Dedication Ad Deadline is February 5, 2017
The FINAL deadline is approaching fast! Don't miss out on a chance to send your child a special message in this year's yearbook.
CLICK HERE
to design, preview and pay for your Dedication or Shout-Out ad online.
- Yearbook ads are a great way for parents, families, and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones.
- Have lots of photos and unsure of how to organize them, or never designed an ad before? It's never been easier!
Dedication ads are digital with online templates and easy submission to help you design a lasting recognition for your family!
 Shout-Out Ads for your special Serra Bear
Is your
child celebrating their first Holy Communion? Graduating from
Kin
de
rgarten? Want to send a special message to your child's teacher? Capture these memorable moments with a Shout-Out Ad and create a keepsake you will cherish for years to come.
CLICK HERE for more information on St. Junipero Serra Catholic School's Yearbook Ad Guidelines and
Frequently Asked Questions.
Don't Forget to Order Your 2017 Yearbook!
CLICK HERE to order a 2017 Yearbook
TODAY before the March price increase.
Don't know if you ordered a Yearbook?
CLICK HERE for a list of Yearbook orders as of January 9, 2017 in the Parent Protected area of our website, or check your email for an order confirmation from Jostens.
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Coming Soon!
The 2016-2017 Annual Fund will once again provide a wonderful asset to SJSC! We all know that water consumption is so important to our health and to learning, so St. Serra will be piloting 2 Hydration Stations on campus. Not only does this positively affect the health and productivity of our students, staff and guests on campus, but it allows us to be more environmentally friendly! The more money we raise - the more stations we can purchase. Won't you please help us promote good health and continue to keep us SerraStrong by making your Annual Fund donation today by
clicking here? Thank you in advance for your support!
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Ralph's Rebate Reporting:
Ralph's rebates for Quarter ending 11-30-16 are now due.
All rebate information for quarter ending 11-30-16 must be obtained in email format from Ralph's and forwarded via email to the ScripCoordinator at
tmaroutian@serraschool.org
by January 31, 2017. The email to obtain your rebate information is
community.programs@ralphs.com
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NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR LATE REPORTS DUE TO RESTRICTIONS FROM RALPH'S.
Vendor Update:
Tutto Fresco -
Our stock is now replenished.
Cinnamon Productions
- Please note the following update to their locations:
Rancho Santa Margarita OPEN
San Clemente OPEN - NEW 647 Camino de los Mares D-130
Ladera Ranch CLOSED
Foothill Ranch CLOSED
See's Candy (weekly) -
Please note price change from $19.30 to $19.90.
For questions, contact Tina Maroutian, Scrip Coordinator at tmaroutian@ serraschool.org.
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 In-N-Out® Ordering Opens today for February!
In-N-Out ® lunch will be served on
Thursday, February 9, 16, and 23. Please note
In-N-Out ® will NOT be served on
February 2, so please plan ahead.
All In-N-Out® ordering will close on Monday, January 30 at 3:00 p.m. All orders must be placed online during this time, no walk-up orders will be accepted.
CLICK HERE
to visit our In-N-Out® page to place your order.
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After School Classes
St. Serra Catholic School has many after school classes available to our students. Below is a list of the classes offered this Spring:
- Academic Chess
- Showtime Dance
- LEGO
- Super Soccer Stars
- Piano lessons
- Young Rembrandts Art class
- Golf Squad Robotics
CLICK HERE
for more information and to sign up.
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 After School Computer Science Class
Come and Learn the basics of computer programming using Scratch!
Next session choose between two themes:
Sports or Animation
Dates:
January 23 - February 16, 2017
Mondays & Thursdays,
2:45-4:00 p.m. in the PEB tech lab.
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Community Programs of Interest
St. Kilian RE Office presents...MOVIE NIGHT!
Friday, January 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Hughes Hall
FEATURING: Finding Dory
For Kids in Kindergarten through Grade 6
(Younger kids can stay if parent stays)
San Francisco Solano Movie Night!
Friday, February 10, 2017, 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
This event is open to all ages and is FREE!
JSerra Lion Lowdown
Events happening in January at JSerra High School including:
- January 19, Open House
- January 20, Early Application Deadline
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- January 28, High School Placement Test
CLICK HERE
for information on these and other upcoming events.
 Mater Dei High School - Dates to Remember for Future Monarchs
- January 21, Entrance Exam
- January 30, Athletic Information Night
CLICK HERE for more information on these and other events.
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