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Volume 24 * Issue 10 * November 8, 2018
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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
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A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TRUDELL
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"Father Forgive Us" Fall Reconciliation Service
Monday, November 12, 2018
Grades 3-8, Formal Uniform Required
On Monday we will celebrate our first Reconciliation Service as we prepare our hearts for the upcoming Advent season. We are honored to have multiple priests celebrate this sacrament with your children. We would like to thank the following priests for committing their time: Fr. Jim Dunning, Fr. Angelos Sebastian, Fr. Tuan Pham, Fr. Stephen Lesniewski, Fr. Duy Le, Fr. Aristotle Quan
, Fr. John Nguyen,
Msgr. John Campbell, Fr. John Block, Fr. Jerry Horan, and Msgr. Ted Olson.
We turn to God through repentance asking Him for Patience as we await the promise of our Savior this Christmas. Our Catholic Church recommends we receive the sacrament of Reconciliation during this upcoming holy season. Advent, in the liturgical year, is known as a penitential season of waiting. Confession is a natural step to cleanse ourselves from sin and start anew with a renewed focus on Christ as we await the celebration of His birth.
This will be a formal uniform day for Grades 3-8.
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Annie Jr. Opening Night - TONIGHT!
Tickets are available at the door
Leapin' Lizards! Performances of Annie Jr. start tonight! Musical students from grades one through eight will be performing November 8-10 in the Student Activity Center. Show times are:
- Thursday, November 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 9 @ 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 10 @ 1:00 p.m.
Tickets are available on
serraschool.seatyourself.biz until 12 hours prior to the performance, or purchase at the door. Parking will be available in our main lot, the neighborhood, and AFTER 6:15 p.m. in the Memorial Health Care parking lot.
The cast performed their dress rehearsal last night for the SJSC teachers and staff and received rave reviews!
"The ending song Tomorrow brought tears to my eyes!", Mrs. McCarron
"What a treat!", Mrs. Campbell
"Our school is gifted with such talented students!"
, Mrs. Baine
Support your favorite cast member with a Break-A-Leg Gram. Purchase for $1.00 prior to the show or during intermission and it will be delivered to the cast member along with a treat.
Snacks and Annie-themed items will also be for sale during intermission.
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To Everything There Is A Season
2019 Tuition Assistance Luncheon
We are pleased to announce the Sixth Annual Tuition Assistance Luncheon,
being held on
Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the
SJSC Muzzy Family Student Activity Center!
This women's luncheon is dedicated to supporting Catholic Education for those in need.
Your participation and support of this event helps make a very real difference in the lives of many students. The assistance provides a bridge for St. Serra families who are experiencing unforeseeable or emergency circumstances. It also supports students within our Diocese who do not have access to the same financial resources as we do, but who work hard to excel in school with the hope of earning a better future for themselves and their families.
We are called to help those in need as part of our Catholic tradition (Mt 25:35-40). There is no greater investment, nor greater return, than to provide children with access to the tools to build a better world, particularly within our Catholic faith community.
We are pleased to announce that during the luncheon we will also be honoring Dave Hanna with the 2nd Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Commitment Award for his long-term dedication to Catholic education and the students in our community. Book your seat today to help us celebrate Dave as well as raise funds for Catholic Education.
Electronic Invitations with the reduced ticket price of $75.00 for Early Bird registration were sent out yesterday to all St. Serra families. The ticket price will increase to $90.00 on December 1.
You do NOT need to be invited to sit at a table...please grab a friend and choose a table theme that sparks your interest...ALL ARE WELCOME!
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2019-2020 Early Admissions Meet and Greet for Prospective New Families - This Tuesday!
We will be hosting an Early Admission Meet and Greet for prospective new families on Tuesday, November 13, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Prospective families will have the opportunity to tour the campus, speak with teachers and administrators, and find out about the application process. Applications for Preschool - Grade Eight will be available online beginning Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Children are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. Please share this information with any family you know who may be interested in enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year.
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**IMPORTANT - Calendar Change**
To allow our teachers the opportunity to attend the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the following day has been changed to a MINIMUM DAY Dismissal Schedule:
Friday, March 22, 2019
Dismissal will now be 11:30 a.m. for grades TK-2 and 12:10 p.m. for grades 3-8.
Extended Care is available, if required, at the drop-in rate on this day. Please make sure to make this adjustment on your calendar and we thank you for your understanding.
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529 Education Savings Plan Can Now Help With SJSC Tuition
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 allows families to withdraw up to $10,000 tax-free from their 529 savings plan to pay for private school tuition. These educational savings plans were traditionally used by families to invest and save for their children's college tuition. This new law, which became effective January 1, 2018, opens up this tax benefit to families for K-12 private school tuition. We encourage all SJSC families to check with their tax professional or financial adviser for more information about this new law.
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Adopt-A-Family is Coming!
Look for a Constant Contact email from me next week with details about our Adopt-A-Family Advent Program.
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 Sometimes to bring JOY (Jesus, Others, You) alive in our lives we need to notice and honor the simple things. Practicing JOY can truly paint our lives with beautiful color...a life bright with the love of Jesus because we practice JOY.
God is Good All the Time...
All the Time God is Good.
Mrs. Angeline Trudell
President
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FOOD FOR FRIENDS - DRESS THE TURKEY HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Reminder:
Holiday Food Drive for Food for Friends is tomorrow, Friday, November 9. Help families in need enjoy the upcoming Thanksgiving season by donating some of the traditional holiday food items.
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 SCRIP REBATE PROGRAM
Did you receive your
SJSC REBATE PROGRAM HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
in last week's Monthly Envelope? Only one more Weekly Order left before Thanksgiving - CLICK HERE for important deadlines! All weekly orders are due into the Scrip Office by 8:30 am on Monday, November 12, 2018
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How are you spending your Thanksgiving week? Use Scrip Cards and earn rebates on purchases you are already making....
Map out your menu (H
oneybaked 12%, Various Grocery stores 3%-5%), set your table (Homegoods 7%), and then maybe take in a movie (Regal 8%). Or get a jump start on your Holiday shopping (Macy's 10%, Nordstrom 6%, Amazon/Target 2.5%), while enjoying a cup of Peppermint Mocha or Eggnog Latte (Starbucks 7%). Don't forget airline and hotel scrip if you are traveling (hotels.com 6%, Delta 4%, American Airlines 6%)
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 ANCHOR BALL
STEP RIGHT UP and JOIN "The Greatest Show"!
Stephanie Angelos, PTO VP Anchor Ball, along with the Anchor Ball Event Chairs, Elena Goodrich, Katie Minardi, Karyn Pickart and Melissa Regan are working hard to bring to you St. Junipero Serra Catholic School's 24th Annual Anchor Ball on
March 16, 2019 here on campus!
Help us make a difference at this year's event!
- Donate item(s) during Gift Gathering January or through our WISH LIST
- Underwriting and Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Please consider a donation as this supports a huge portion of our event. Check out all the UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES (which includes a chance to buy the bar and naming rights to a cocktail for the evening).
- Volunteer your time and talents in assisting with Anchor Ball. Please contact Dulce Butoi, Anchor Ball Volunteer Coordinator, at abvolunteers@serrraschool.org for opportunities.
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SANTA'S SECRET CHRISTMAS SHOP
...Embrace the Spirit of Giving!
Our 2018
Santa's Secret Christmas Shop
is ready to
open on Monday, November 26!
- This special event will be held in the new Parent Hub from November 26 through December 6
- Santa's Secret Christmas Shop envelopes were sent home in the November 1 Monthly Envelope. Please return to your Homeroom Teachers by Friday, November 16
- Visit the SANTA'S SECRET CHRISTMAS SHOP webpage for more information
- Santa's Helpers Needed! If you are interested in helping your child's classroom shop, please contact your Room Parent
- Questions? Please contact our 2018 Santa's Secret Christmas Shop Event ChairsJoan Baird and Heather Boyajian at santashop@serraschool.org
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 YEARBOOK DEDICATION AND SHOUT OUT ADS
Early Bird Deadline Approaching!
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.
Every student deserves to be remembered!
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AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
Piano and Golf Winter Sessions
- Golf Squad winter session begins Tuesday, December 4. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Piano/Keyboard winter lessons with Mr. Ho begin January 7. CLICK HERE for more information and the registration form.
Visit our
After-School Classes on our website for information about these and other after-school classes offered here at St. Serra.
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 ST. SERRA SOCIAL CLUB UPCOMING EVENT
All Aboard! Join us for a Polar Express Family Christmas Party. Come enjoy an outdoor movie screening of this Christmas classic at the home of one of our St Serra families on Sunday, December 16. Pictures with Santa will be available; refreshment provided. For more details and to buy your tickets,
CLICK HERE
today - space is limited.
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ST. JUNIPERO SERRA AWARD
Would you like to recognize a "stand out" volunteer? Maybe you encountered a helpful volunteer at Harvest Festival, want to applaud your child's Sport Coach for all his / her positive encouragement, or recognize a caring Lunch Duty volunteer! All SJSC parents, faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for parent volunteers to be considered for the ST. JUNIPERO SERRA OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD.
This award is nominated and voted on by our community to recognize parents who have demonstrated outstanding service and Christian leadership throughout their time here at St. Serra.
Please take a moment to nominate someone you feel is deserving of this recognition. Nominations are open until March 29, 2019.
New this year - our ST. JUNIPERO SERRA OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD will be presented at our Volunteer Recognition Event held for the first time in the St. Serra Chapel on campus at the end of the school year.
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 2018 HARVEST FESTIVAL
- Please take a minute to fill out the 2018 Harvest Festival Survey. We would love to get your feedback on the event! It will take 5 minutes or less and your opinions are important for the planning of future events. The survey will be open until Friday, November 30
- CLICK HERE to view photos from the 2018 Harvest Festival and Rally
- Don't forget...Harvest Festival Raffle Non-Uniform Dress Incentive Day is Tuesday, November 13. Check the PARENTS ONLY section of the web page for names of qualified students
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 SERRA SPIRIT STORE
- The Serra Spirit Store is now offering pre-orders for PE Uniforms and additional Serra Strong t-shirts! CLICK HERE to order.
- If an item is sold out, please scroll down the item menu and look for the item photos with the word "Pre-order" across them. Click on your item needed. As a general rule for our Pre-order Program, pre-orders will be placed on the 15th of every month to our supplier and garments will be delivered on the 15th of the following month. We will have this program set up all school year long.
- Questions? Contact Catherine Tirado, Serra Spirit Merchandise Coordinator, at studentstore@serraschool.org.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OF INTEREST
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San Francisco Solano Church Movie Night - TOMORROW NIGHT!
Friday, November 9
Join San Francisco Solano Church for a night of "Incredible" fun at Family Movie Night Incredibles 2 will be presented on November 9 at 6:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE for the flyer.
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JSerra Theater Company Presents -
Peter and the Starcatcher
Performances of Peter and the Starcatcher will be held this week, November 8-10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre.
Peter and the Starcatcher is a play based on the 2004 novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell and Hook, and serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy.
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, children, and senior citizens.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
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Santa Margarita Catholic High School - Athletics Information Night
Monday, November 12, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
22062 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita
Note: Guests may come anytime during the time listed, and reservations are not required.
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