Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to welcome our Serra community to our annual Homecoming Game this Friday night. We hope that despite the rain, that we can all have a wonderful time!
This will be the first night game we have had since 2019 and thought it would be a good idea to send out a few reminders:
We recommend that guests wear masks when possible.
Additional parking will be available at the following locations:
- Elks Lodge (229 W. 20th Avenue)
- San Mateo City Hall (330 W. 20th Avenue)
- the Alameda Business location (2000 Alameda de las Pulgas)
Drop off and pick up before and after the game:
- Limited to 20th Avenue only (Mary's Courtyard will not be accessible for parking or drop-off.)
- Uber and Lyft drop-off point on 20th Avenue at the front entrance of the school.
- City Hall (330 W. 20th Avenue) and the Alameda Business Park.
Behavior at game:
Remember to pick up all trash outside your car. There will be no in and out privileges for students and no in and out for parents after 6:30 p.m. Please park in specified locations rather than in neighbors' driveways. Cars illegally parked with be ticketed and/or towed. All tailgating is strictly prohibited, both on campus and in the neighborhood.
Ticket Sales:
Please note that we will be operating cashless gates. All tickets must be purchased on your mobile devices. Here is the link to purchase tickets. You can buy tickets online at the gate. A QR code with instructions will be posted at the gate.
We look forward to seeing you all at the game and thank you for respecting our neighbors and our school campus. Watch the video below created by Video Commissioner Calvin Quin '22. Go Padres!
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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Volunteers Needed for 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 October 28 |
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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Volunteers Desperately Needed For Homecoming Game this Saturday |
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Vaping Discussed During Parent Speaker Series on October 25 |
Parents are encouraged to make time to listen to Ray Lozano discuss vaping and adolescents on Monday, October 25 as part of Serra's Parent Speaker Series. The virtual discussion will take place for an hour beginning at 7:30 p.m. |
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Fathers' Club Event Scheduled for Tonight is Postponed |
Due to inclimate weather, the Serra Fathers’ Club get together for scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The event was scheduled to be outdoor and will be rescheduled for a later date.
The Fathers' Club will send out information in the coming weeks about a new event.
Thanks for understanding!
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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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Serra Madres Host Class Events |
The Madres are coming out Padre strong this year with many events to enjoy! Freshmen moms enjoyed a cocktail reception at Padre Family business Fiddlers Green on Sunday.
Other upcoming class events include:
Sophomore Madres: Sign up for one of two JumpSport Trampoline classes at KG Fitness, located on 25th Avenue in San Mateo studio, exclusively for the Serra Sophomore moms on Saturday 10/30 and Sunday 10/31. Sign up here.
Junior Madres: Join us for Moms Night Out at Pinstripes on Wednesday, October 27 from 7-9 p.m. Look for Evite! Cost is $10 and includes appetizers.
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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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Thank You, Freshmen, for Day of Service and Camino de Padres
Thanks to all the freshmen who participated in the Day of Service and the Camino de Padres retreat last week. Both days were fun and successful events for our students. During the two-day pack out, the Class of 2025 put together more than 800 hygiene kits, which will be donated to the Kino Border Initiative to support their work with migrants and refugees. During the Camino retreat freshmen celebrated mass together, reflected on their faith journey, set goals for themselves, and participated in activities around trust and leadership. These two days for the freshman allowed the class to make new friends, build new bonds, and embody the values of faith and service in their lives.
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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
Today, all three water polo teams play today at Archbishop Mitty. Varsity begins at 3:30 p.m.; JV at 4:30 p.m. and Frosh/Soph at 5:30 p.m.
Frosh Soph Water Polo will play against Gunn High School at home on Saturday at 9 a.m. Junior Varsity will play against Gunn at home on Saturday at 10 a.m. and Varsity at 11 a.m.
Football
On Friday night, junior varsity and varsity football games will take place against St. Ignatius at. home in our annual Homecoming Game beginning at 4:30 p.m. Varsity kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
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! Hope to see you in the stands at Homecoming!
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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