Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today our students enjoyed another Wellness Wednesday, where each class participated in a scheduled day of wellness focused events, which included house activities and workshops on issues like healthy relationships and mental health awareness. Our students were treated to some ice-cream following the day of events. Please see photos of today's activities below.
Today on Wellness Wednesday, we would like to also take the time to appreciate the commitment of our faculty and staff and their attention to our students. We also recognize that our faculty and staff need to strike a healthy balance between work and home and family life.
We ask that parents and students remember that our faculty and staff are working hard to respond to emails and phone calls, but to allow for a reasonable response time. Emails and phone calls will be answered within 24-48 hours but please be aware that unless it is an emergency, emails and voicemails received during evenings or weekends will be responded to in a timely fashion.
We thank you for your efforts in helping us create a healthy work-life balance for our faculty and staff here at Serra.
Sincerely,
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Charlie McGrath
Principal
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Feeling Sick? Here's what you should do -- Covid Symptom Checklist |
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Last Call for Volunteers November 7 Serra High School Open House |
Parent volunteers are needed to help check-in and be part of our exhibit hall during and after our Open House event on November 7.
Parents would need to arrive at 11:30 a.m. and work until about 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 7. Please sign up using the link below. We thank you for your willingness to help us showcase our school!
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Freshman Mother-Son Mass Will Be Held On Campus Tomorrow |
We welcome all mothers of freshmen to join their sons for Mass and breakfast on the morning of Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Please be on the lookout for your evite so that you can RSVP.
This is a time for our freshman Padres to spend a morning with their mothers while reflecting on the spiritual and worldly importance of motherhood.
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On-Campus COVID Testing on Tuesdays and Fridays |
Testing for unvaccinated students is required on a weekly basis and highly encouraged for vaccinated students as well. Testing is being offered on campus as a courtesy to Serra families.
Virus Geeks will be testing every Tuesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All results from testing done on Serra’s campus will be available to Serra before school begins the following Monday.
Drive thru testing is also available at Mercy High School in Burlingame every Saturday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. If your son tests at Mercy, he will need to let the testing facility know that the results are for Serra.
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Serra to Offer Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Testing Using Binax-Now Tests |
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Serra has partnered with the California Department of Public Health and is in the process of getting certified to offer rapid antigen COVID-19 testing. These tests would be used if a student did not feel well. These are Binax-Now tests, similar to the over-the-counter tests. These tests are logged into the state system and tracked closely by the Health Department. If you do not want your child to participate in testing, please let us know by November 5 by emailing covid@serrahs.com to opt out. If we do not hear from you by November 5, we understand that you consent to your son being tested as needed.
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Serra Global Speaker Series Featuring Library Without Borders
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Many people wouldn't guess that libraries can be radically innovative places to generate new possibilities for their communities. In this talk, you'll learn how Libraries Without Borders US brings a mission of improving lives through learning to communities subject to systemic discrimination. From parks in Baltimore to laundromats in Oakland, LWB US designs innovative tools and programs that meet people where they are, providing the resources they need most.
Azure Grimes is the Senior Program Manager at Libraries Without Borders US (LWB US). She is a west-Baltimore native who joined the team in January 2019. Prior to working with LWB US, Azure served on a variety of AmeriCorps national service programs and was honored to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award for completing over 4,000 community service hours. A dynamic young speaker, Azure will make you think in new ways about libraries and their possibilities for all of us!
Please join us at 7 p.m. on November 17. Register for the free Zoom event - here. |
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Jostens on Campus November 3 to Deliver Rings, Jackets |
Jostens will be on campus on Wednesday, November 3, to deliver rings and jackets that were ordered earlier this year.
More information will be delivered in the Padre Week Ahead.
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Interested in Being a Vendor at the Holiday Boutique? |
We welcome Serra Padre family and friend vendors to feature their goods at the holiday boutique. For more information, please send an email using the Sign Up button below. We will be in touch with you once you send us a note. |
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R.S.V.P. for Madres Holiday Boutique on November 14 |
All Serra ladies are invited to the Holiday Madre Boutique on November 14th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Get your Christmas shopping started, grab a hostess gift for Thanksgiving dinner, or shop for yourself. You deserve it!
There will be more than 30 vendors – holiday wreaths, Beautycounter, jewelry, clothes, gifts, home décor and much more.
Grab a lady friend or two and join us! $10 entry fee includes wine, champagne, food and a Serra gift bag. Vendors will be giving a portion of the proceeds back to Serra.
Sign up at the link below. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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Poly Day is November 6 - Volunteers Needed - See Link Below |
Every year we have the privilege of representing and appreciating the Polynesian culture through the wonderful sport of football. This year the tradition will take place during our home games against St. Francis High School on Saturday, November 6.
One of the most important values in the Polynesian culture is family.
We ask everybody to embrace this opportunity for our kids, our school and our community by joining together as One Family to make this day special for our Padres. This game will be a huge game--one of the biggest in our school history--and we need the support of all of our families. All proceeds go directly to our football program.
We are counting on our generous community for volunteers and donations, so please see the link below to contribute your time, talent and treasures.
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Common Ground Speaker on Racial Empathy and Bridging Racial Divides |
Common Ground will host Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides, featuring Professor Terri Givens in conversation with Rosetta Lee on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from
7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. this is an online livestream Zoom webinar.
To heal racial divides, Prof. Terri Givens proposes radical empathy, moving beyond an understanding of others’ lives and pain, to understand the origins of our unconscious biases. Givens, a political scientist, starts with six steps to realize and practice radical empathy. In conversation with Rosetta Lee, a diversity and inclusion educator, they will explore how schools, families and individuals can move toward practicing empathy and taking actions to improve our communities. Registration closes two hours before the event on Thursday, Oct. 28.
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Statewide College Virtual Fair on November 2 |
Parents and students are invited to join a statewide college virtual fair on November 2.
This event is not a Zoom call, but a special virtual college fair that uses advanced technology to replicate an in-person event.
Please see the link above to the event page as well as more information on the event.
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Mark Your Calendars for Serra ThanksGIVEday on November 19 |
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Our fourth annual ThanksGIVEday is less than a month away and will be held on Thursday, November 18. This annual 24-hour day of giving unites the Serra community in the spirit of philanthropy. Contributions to ThanksGIVEday are directed to the Padre Fund which makes a difference where it is needed most. Class year challenges and class decades competitions make this a fun and memorable one-day event to support Serra and the Padre Fund. More information will be coming as the date nears. |
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Time to Begin Financial Aid Applications for January Deadline |
It is that time of year again to start your 2022-2023 financial aid applications, as the TADS portal is now open. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2022. Please submit your applications before the deadline as late applications could hold up or reduce your financial aid award, depending on funds available.
Serra has provided supplemental aid the past two years to support those impacted by the effects of the COVID pandemic. These funds were meant as a bridge to assist families in the short-term, and were not meant to be an ongoing source of financial aid. For the 2022-2023 school year, COVID related financial aid will be reduced, and will be made available in limited circumstances. If you believe that this applies in your case, please complete the supplemental COVID aid application.
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Tri-School Choir, Symphonic and Jazz Bands Perform National Anthem
Serra musicians played at the Dig Pink volleyball game at Notre Dame, Belmont, and had a blast. For the first time ever, the symphonic band, jazz band, alumni and the TriSchool choir all performed the national anthem together at Serra's Homecoming Game against St. Ignatius at Home last Friday night. See the video below of the beautiful performance.
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Advertise Your Business On Serra's Beautiful Campus! |
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Advertise your business with a creative sponsorship opportunity!
Add your company logo and information on a custom-fitted barricade cover that will be placed around Brady Family Stadium and Freitas Field for the entire 2021-2022 athletic season! This includes football, soccer, lacrosse and track & field seasons.
These covers are created with double-sided print and stretchy mesh fabric on perimeter barriers.
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Padres Sporting Line Up
Water Polo
Varsity Water Polo continues to play in the WCAL Playoffs this week with a game on Friday against a team TBA at the Serra pool at 4 p.m.
Football
On Thursday, both Junior Varsity and Varsity play Sacred Heart Cathedral at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. JV kicks off at 4 p.m. and Varsity kicks off at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased SHC’s GoFan ticketing webpage or via the SHC app. Children 12 and under are free.
GO PADRES!
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Shop Padre Family Businesses! |
If you would like to add your Padre-family business to our list, email us here.
Thank you for your community support and remember to shop small, shop local and shop Padre!
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Download our free Serra App TODAY!
Select your mobile app store below and download directly to your device. Or, search for the app on your phone. Once you download the app, you can log in with your last name and email address.
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Enjoy a wonderful weekend!
Aimee Lewis Strain
Director of Marketing and Communications
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Junipero Serra High School | 451 West 20th Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403 | serrahs.com
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