NEWS AND EVENTS
Important Dates to Remember for October and November
Hello Parents,
We have some exciting dates that we want to make sure our students are aware of. Please note the following:

Thursday, October 15:
Frosh Gold Mini Retreat - 9 a.m. - noon.
Friday, October 16:
School Holiday -- Bishop’s Holiday
Wednesday, October 21:
Friday, October 23:
Mercy & Serra Senior Night at the Drive-in
Wednesday, October 28:
Senior Portraits on Campus - 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4:
Senior Portraits on Campus - 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18:
Senior Portraits on Campus - 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

A note regarding class pictures:
Students should wear a Serra T-shirt or a collared shirt
Families can purchase photo packages before or after their student’s picture day. You do not need to purchase a picture package to receive a photo ID. 
Please remember that you do not need to order a yearbook as we provide one to each student at the end of the school year. 

A note regarding Senior Portraits by Prestige:
Families should receive an appointment time by the end of the week. Please email mortiz@serrahs.com if you do not receive anything by Friday at 5 p.m. Please also be sure to check your spam folder.
Block S Patches Will Soon Be Distributed to Students

The Serra Block patches have finally arrived to Serra.
Students who were awarded a block last spring or this fall will receive one when they return to school.
Freshman Retreat Brings Students to Campus

It was great to have our freshman Blue Cohort on campus today for the freshman retreat titled Camino de Padres. We look forward tomorrow when our Gold Cohort arrives for its retreat from 9 a.m. to noon. 

The pillars of this retreat day are welcoming our Class of 2024 to campus, building community, hearing the faith journey of our student leaders, embracing the Serra school prayer, learning about the value of service and the Christian Service requirement, and celebrating Mass together. 

Serra Opens New BSN Sideline Store for Padre Gear
We are excited to announce that we have just launched a new Serra Padre sideline store, which features customized, branded, print-on-demand Serra Padre fan apparel and accessories. These items are brought to you through our partnership with BSN Sports. 
Be sure to take advantage of the 25 percent discount afforded to our Serra customers as a grand opening incentive. Use the code GRANDOPENING20.
Zoph Library Blog This Week: Taking a Mental Break from COVID-19

This week's Zoph Library blog gives recommendations for folks to either focus on local and regional COVID-19 information, take a mental break from COVID-19 with some good book recommendations, or find other good ways to cope and preserve mental health. See all of our recent posts at ZophLibrary.WordPress.com.
Admissions Season is Upon Us: Tell Your Friends About Our Virtual Admissions Events!

Serra admissions season is upon us! We encourage all of our current parents and students to help us get the word out about some of the virtual events created specifically for prospective families.

Families can register for these Serra events after creating a profile on the Ravenna Hub. This will allow prospective students and families to view Serra through the viewpoints of students, teachers, parents, coaches, and staff.

We hope to showcase why so many young men have chosen Serra for their high school education through our Wednesday Webinar series, our Padre for a Day program, Community Connections talk and Admissions Chat. 





October Teach-In for Justice

The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit institutions and larger church) to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate together. It is a place where people are empowered, re-energized, inspired, challenged, and supported by a community that sees faith and justice integrally linked.

Join the Serra contingency of students and faculty and engage in deep, focused discussion on Migration, Ecological and Racial Justice on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25. Take action on Monday, Oct. 26 as you practice advocacy with your local representatives.

The registration deadline is Oct. 1. The $50 registration fee will be processed through TADS.  This fulfills the Christian Service requirement.

Please contact Mary Dowden, Campus Ministry Service Immersion Coordinator, for more information or register using the button below.
Mother-Son Prayer Day to be Virtually held on October 24

Please mark your calendars for October 24 for our Mother-Son Mass. Be sure to RSVP so we can have an accurate count. Mother-Son Mass will take place on a Saturday morning, and will be a time for moms to spend with your sons, in prayer, in remembering good and funny times together, and the chance to share these stories with your sons.

Join us for this virtual prayer time that will give you one-on-one time with your son with guiding questions and prompts for getting your son to share some of his love for you. This Mother/Son Prayer Day will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 24. An email with a digital invitation will follow. Please contact Father Michael Liliedahl with any questions.
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.
If you have any questions or difficulties logging in, please contact Michelle Wilkinson.
Wishing you a safe and healthy week! 

Director of Marketing and Communications