Volume 24 * Issue 07 * October 18,  2018
In This Issue





Stronger together... we lift each other up. We are SERRASTRONG! 
And let us consider how to lift up one another, to love and good works
- Hebrews 10:24




A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TRUDELL
ANNUAL FUND
The 2018-2019 Annual Fund Appeal launched Tuesday via personal email entitled "We are Full STEAM ahead." I pray each of you will read this email and watch the important video from our students about this year's appeal and how supporting the Annual Fund will help make our student's dreams come true!

This year we look forward to reaching our family participation goal of 100%. That means we are asking EVERY family to make a donation, even if nominal...EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS! Take advantage of all of the fabulous incentives offered this year and help your child's grade level win an ice cream sundae party with me by DONATING  today.

RED RIBBON/SPIRIT WEEK
Starts Next Monday, October 22

Red Ribbon/Spirit Week starts next Monday, October 22 and goes until Wednesday, October 31.  CLICK HERE for a full description of the activities and spirit attire for each day. 

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
Filming On Campus Next Week

The SJSC Marketing and Communications team will be filming a promotional video on campus next Wednesday, October 24 through Friday, October 26. This video will be used to showcase all that St. Junipero Serra Catholic School has to offer and will be used on our website, social media accounts, in local movie theaters (before the trailers), and more. Please make sure your students come to school during those days looking sharp and "ready for their close-up". 

2018-2019 SERVICE HOURS PARENT PORTAL LAUNCHES TODAY! 
Thank you for your patience. You may now record any completed family volunteer hours performed from May 1, 2018 through present on the Service Hours Portal. As a reminder, all completed lunch duty hours will be recorded by our Yard Supervisor, Mrs. Rosie Chavez. Lunch hours completed from May 1, 2018 to present will be reflected in your account as soon as possible.
 
The credentials needed to login to the Service Hour Portal are:
Username: Your family's preferred email address
Password: Your family's 3 or 4 numerical family ID
 
CLICK HERE  to be taken directly to the 2018-19 Service Hours portal. You can also access the portal by going to our Record Service Hours web page, or  click on the Quicklinks  symbol on the top right corner on our website and select Record Service Hours.
 
For regular service hour questions, contact Mrs. Francine Stotko at fstotko@serraschool.org or ext 194. For lunch hour questions, contact Mrs. Rosie Chavez at ext. 140 or email rchavez@serraschool.org.

Choose JOY today.  Choose to share JESUS - to include JESUS in our lives and in our hearts.  Choose to care about OTHERS - to put someone ahead of ourselves.  Choose to be kind to YOUrself. Take a moment to do something that makes you feel good and JOYful.


God is Good All the Time...
All the Time God is Good.

Mrs. Angeline Trudell
President
PRINCIPALS' CORNER
Mrs. Carol Reiss, Principal Preschool - Grade 4
Mrs. Alison Daley, Principal Grades 5 - 8
RENAISSANCE STAR TESTING SCORES
Renaissance STAR score reports are posted electronically for our parents. To access your child's most recent scores, please go to  https://hosted321.renlearn.com/274505  (do not use the Home Connect link)

New Families:
  • Click on I'm a Parent
  • Enter your User Name: Your Sycamore Family ID 
  • Password: 1scs (This is a default. You will need to create your own.)
If your password does not work, please email  passwords@serraschool.org.

Returning Families:     
  • Click on I'm a Parent
  • Enter your User Name: Your Sycamore Family ID 
  • Password: Enter the Password that you set for your family in the past.
If you don't remember your password, please email  passwords@serraschool.org

SCRIP REBATE PROGRAM
   
CLICK HERE for new procedures to submit your Ralphs rebates for quarter ending August 31, 2018, which are due by October 31, 2018.  Please note families now need to PRINT the page mentioned in the instructions. Please do not email print screens. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR LATE REPORTS.

DID YOU KNOW?
Purchase scrip BY APPOINTMENT when you cannot drop in during morning sales .  Just call the Rebate Program office at ext. 121 during regular school hours to make sure we are here to assist you!
 
For questions or to place a Scrip Order, contact Tina Maroutian, Rebate Program Coordinator at tmaroutian@serraschool.org.
YEARBOOK PHOTO PARENTS WANTED
Meeting THIS Monday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m.

Love to take photos? Want to capture fun memories of the school year from your child's homeroom? We're looking for you!

We are in need of Yearbook Photo Parents in homerooms KC, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2C, 6A-6E, 7A-7E, and 8B-E.

If you're interested or have questions, please join us on Monday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parent Hub on the second floor of the Student Creation and Leadership Center for an informal Yearbook Meet-and-Greet. This brief meeting will give the Yearbook Grade-level Editors and Photo Parents the opportunity to get to know one another and have questions answered. If visitor parking is not available in the lot on that day, parking will be available in the surrounding neighborhoods. 

For more information, please contact Cindy Kennedy, Marketing Creative Director at  ckennedy@serraschool.org CLICK HERE to view the Yearbook Photo Parent guidelines that also contains the list of Grade-level Editors along with their e-mail addresses.  
2018 HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • TICKETS & WRISTBANDS - Save time and pre-purchase your Food/Game Tickets and Fun Zone Wristbands now! You will also save $5 per wristband when you pre-purchase. Check out all the fun you can have this year and our MENU OPTIONS. Pre-Purchase sales end Thursday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m.

    Once again, we will be offering the option to pay for FOOD with your Debit/Credit card. Tickets can be used for food, game booths and Fun Zone rides. Wristbands allow for unlimited Fun Zone rides.
     
  • OPPORTUNITY BASKETS - Check out our amazing Opportunity Drawing Baskets. Take a $5 chance to win today! CLICK HERE to read drawing rules. Remember, you do not need to be present to win!
     
  • SERRA'S GOT TALENT - We can't wait to see our talented Serra Bears! Video audition submissions will be accepted until Monday, October 22. E-mail a video or YouTube link to serrasgottalent@gmail.com.
     
  • DINE OUT, EARN CASH- Don't miss our last two restaurant fundraisers! Have dinner TONIGHT at the new PARKWAY AMERICAN GRILL in RSM. Then on Monday, October 22, head over to THE HABIT by the Mission Viejo mall for lunch or dinner!
     
  • VOLUNTEER- Only one week left to secure your VOLUNTEER SPOT and WE NEED YOU! This event does not happen without your help! Please consider helping any way you can, even if it is for just one shift.
TIP OF THE WEEK - SERRADIPITY ARCHIVES
Archived SerraDIPITY newsletters can be found on our website at  Serraschool.org>Parents>SerraDIPITY Archives

If you are not receiving the SerraDIPITY please check your spam folder or email communications@serrasschool.org
SEASONS TUITION ASSISTANCE LUNCHEON

It is time to start planning the 6th Annual "Seasons" Luncheon, one of our most important events within the St. Serra community that supports our students in need. This year's luncheon will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019!

Volunteers - All skills are needed!  "Many hands make light work", plus most of the volunteer positions can be done from home on your own schedule. So grab a friend and share the JOY.

Committee members and table hostesses are also needed. Our need for hostesses is especially GREAT due to the need to grow this event to support Educational Assistance for so many! If you are a returning hostess, perhaps consider asking a friend to decorate a coordinating table?

New to the SJSC family...  Do you love to decorate and entertain, plan events, or have a marketing background? This event might be just what you are looking for to volunteer your time. You can use your talents and support an amazing cause at the same time. Please consider joining the "Seasons" team. It will be an experience you will never forget! CLICK HERE for more information on how to get involved in this special day. 

Have questions? Contact Pam Owens at powens@serraschool.org, 888-1990 ext. 165 or 949-933-2521 (cell) or Event Chair, Elizabeth Yanni at eyanni85@gmail.com.
 
Please mark your calendars:
October 23, Parent Hub (SCLC) "Seasons" Luncheon Overview and Kickoff Meetings being offered at both 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. to accommodate working families. Attending one of these meetings is mandatory for new hostesses/committee volunteers, but all are welcome!

Your support will bring JOY to many!

A MOMENT IN TIME FOR MOMS
'Twelve Women of the Bible'

It's not too late to join our St. Serra Mom's Book Study! Our first meeting was this past Tuesday, BUT sign-ups are still open! The next meetings will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the following Tuesdays: October 23, 30, and November 6, and Monday, November 12 in the NEW St. Serra Parent Hub.

For more information, please visit our OUTREACH MINISTRIES web page (A Moment in Time for Moms section). Registration fee is $25.00. REGISTER NOW or through our St. Serra App (Parents> PTO Events> Moment in Time).

IN-N-OUT ANNOUNCEMENT
In an effort to be good financial stewards, we wanted to let you know that going forward, on the occasion that a grade level is off campus on an In-N-Out day, we will not be placing orders for those students off campus. Therefore, we are unable to pass those meals on to another student. This practice will eliminate wasting food & money by St. Serra. We appreciate your support of our operating budget fundraiser.
UNIFORMS & SPIRIT STORE

 

PE Uniform Update

  • If you are waiting for a backordered PE item, we anticipate delivery of those items the week of October 21
  • Once we have filled all backorders, we will open up ordering to all families who still need to purchase new PE clothing
Questions?   Please email Mrs. Catherine Tirado, SJSC Merchandise Coordinator at studentstore@serraschool.org.

YEARBOOK DEDICATION AND SHOUT OUT ADS
Have You Created and Purchased Your 2019 Dedication Ad Yet? 

Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD discount by submitting your ad by  Sunday, November 25, 2018!  This date will be here before you know it! CLICK HERE to create and order your ad. 
 
For more information on creating an ad, submission deadlines, ad size, and cost  CLICK HERE, or contact Cindy Kennedy, Marketing Creative Director at  ckennedy@serraschool.org.

PARENT SEMINAR ON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION
Thursday, October 25 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Student Activity Center 

All you want to know about Catholic high schools, the admissions process, and more:
  • The HSPT Placement test
  • Sample HSPT test questions
  • Preparing for the HSPT
  • Honors testing
  • Class placement
  • Math at Santa Margarita Catholic High School
  • The admissions process
  • Honors classes-the difference between AP and IB
  • Getting involved in high school
  • Q&A (there are no "bad" questions)
Hosted by Ron Blanc, Admissions Director at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. 
Halloween Pumpkin
REMINDER: SJSC HALLOWEEN ACCESSORY GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL - GRADE EIGHT FOR OCTOBER 31, 2018

For information on SJSC's Halloween Accessory Policy and the Catholic Faith's doctrine on Halloween, please  CLICK HERE.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OF INTEREST
Holy Trinity Youth Night
Tomorrow, Friday, October 19

Once a month, Holy Trinity welcomes all 6-8th graders for games, snacks, and fellowship. It's a great opportunity to make new friends and also have some fun! Youth Nights are held on Friday nights 7:00-8:30 p.m. Children are welcomed to bring friends! Please visit the  Middle School Youth Ministry page for more information.
St. Kilian All Saints' Day Vigil Mass & Trunks or Treats
Halloween, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

St. Kilian Church will be celebrating a special All Saint's Day Vigil Mass on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31. Children and adults are invited to come in costume of your favorite Saint or NON-VIOLENT Character (NO MONSTERS, DEVILS, MASKS or WEAPONS of any kind) and join us for Mass and the fun afterward.  Following Mass, children and families are invited to go "trick or treating" from the parishioner's trunks!
4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Mass
4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Trunk or Treat
 
CLICK HERE  to read more.  
Santa Margarita Catholic Hich School 
Fall Open House Monday, October 22, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Come see why it's always a "Great Day To Be An Eagle!" No reservations necessary. CLICK HERE for more information
JSerra High School
JSerra Catholic High School

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Come be a part of the  biggest High School Football game in the country this week at JSerra! 

JSerra is ranked #5 in the country and will be taking on #2 Mater Dei this Friday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m.
 
The pre-game tailgate starts at 5:00 p.m. with kick-off at 7:00 p.m. Prospective families attend for FREE by checking in at our school relations tent. Tickets will be limited so please arrive early! Don't miss out on a great night of free fun for the whole family!  CLICK HERE for more information.