Dear Parents and Guardians,
It’s a short week with a well-deserved break at the end of the first grading period. Our students are working hard and engaging the program.
For activities on this National Testing Day today, our seniors had the choice of participating in college application workshops, taking the onsite SAT test or visiting area colleges. Juniors took the PSAT and National Merit Qualifying test. The sophomore class participated in off-site service of their choice to get a jumpstart on their 10 required service hours. Our freshmen participated in the October Freshman Day of Service and the Camino de Padre retreat.
Friday, our students will enjoy a holiday announced to them by our new chaplain, Father Nicholas Case. At the end of our first schoolwide mass to welcome back the entire school community, Father Nicholas Case announced the 'bishop's holiday.'
Sports are in full swing this week, with all three water polo teams playing today at Serra against SI. On Friday night, freshman and varsity football games will take place against Valley Christian at Valley beginning at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, Cross Country will participate in a tournament at Baylands Park through Bellarmine Prep.
We congratulate our Serra Crew Team for their performance at Head of the Port in West Sacramento last weekend. The Novice 8, with only three weeks of training under their belts, took first! Varsity double pushed hard down the course to secure second place. 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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Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences Scheduled for Tomorrow, October 14 |
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 14 over Zoom from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. These conferences are optional and are most helpful for parents to attend with their students, if they are struggling in their classes. Parents received an email with signup instructions on October 9. |
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Attention Freshman Parents: Day of Service in October
Freshman Day of Service and Camino de Padre began today and continue on Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Please see the chart for homeroom breakdown:
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Read the Latest Edition of Adelante, Serra's Campus Ministry Newsletter
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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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Read the Latest Edition of Adelante, Serra's Campus Ministry Newsletter
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Fathers' Club Event Scheduled for October 20 in Honor of Oktoberfest |
The Serra Fathers’ Club get together for Oktoberfest will take place on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at Wursthall at 310 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, to celebrate Oktoberfest for food and drinks.
Wear your Serra gear if you have it to identify that you are part of the Serra Fathers' Club! Please RSVP by Friday so that Wursthall can set aside appropriate space for our event.
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Madres Are In Full Swing - See Events Below and Join Us! |
The Madres are coming out Padre strong this year with many events to enjoy!
All moms, whether a registered Madres or not, are asked to please Save the Date for a Holiday Mom's Boutique in Hillsborough on November 14, 2021 from 1-4pm. Please Save the Date! More details are forthcoming!
Other events include:
Freshman Madres: Join the Freshman Madres Club on Sunday, October 17th from 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. at Fiddlers Green Pub & Restaurant. Check out your Evite for more details! If you are not a Madre Club member, join today and then join us on for the first of many fun adventures!
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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Ignatian Family Teach In Scheduled for October 16; Service Hours Offered |
The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family, individuals affiliated with the Jesuit network and the larger Church, to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, neatwork, and advocate.
The Teach-In is a space for prophetic voices for solidarity with the economically poor, the marginalized, and the Earth, who have an openness to an Ignatian approach to faith and justice.
Join the Serra contingency and join in the conversation to bring equity, justice and action to marginalized communities close to home. Please contact Mme Dowden to sign up by October 8. Eligible for 6-plus service hours. Register by October 10.
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Sophomore Overnight Retreat A Success!
The Serra Sophomore Retreat took place on Wednesday, Oct. 6 through October 7 at Mission Springs Retreat Center in Scotts Valley. This was the first overnight retreat since before the pandemic, so it was so nice to have some of our sophomores together for this wonderful event. Students enjoyed faith-based activities and peer bonding, while renewing their wonder, reviving their faith and refocusing their purpose in Christ. There will be additional retreat opportunities later this year.
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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 Serra against St. Ignatius. Frosh/Soph begins at 4 p.m.; JV at 5 p.m. and Varsity at 6:30 p.m.
Frosh Soph Water Polo will participate in the Norcal Tournament this weekend on Saturday and Sunday at our aquatics center.
Varsity Water Polo is away Friday and Saturday at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz to participate in the Harbor Tournament.
Football
On Friday night, freshman and varsity football games will take place against Valley Christian at Valley beginning at 4:30 p.m. Varsity begins at 7 p.m.
Cross Country
On Saturday, the Serra Padre Cross Country Team will compete in a tournament at Baylands Park hosted by Bellarmine Prep.
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 fantastic week!
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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