Dear Parents and Guardians,
We will be holding Distance Learning for all classes during Thanksgiving Week, which is only on Monday and Tuesday. No students will be on campus; they will all be accessing their classes through their teachers’ Zoom links which they can access through Google Classroom or on the Student Portal, Faculty Info and Links page.
Schedule, Attendance:
Classes will be held on the regular bell schedules: Monday is a B-PM Activity schedule, Tuesday is an A-day schedule.
Teachers will take attendance at the start of class within the first five minutes. Students who are late to class will serve detention when we return to campus the week following Thanksgiving Break.
Student Requirements:
Students need to have their cameras on for the entire class, with their faces visible.
Students should be dressed and in a location appropriate for school. Students are not allowed to wear pajamas or attend school from their beds. They must be fully dressed and ready to learn. Backgrounds should be appropriate for school.
Technology Information:
Prior to next week, we recommend that students update Zoom if they haven’t done so recently. Directions are HERE.
We will send out Spotlight on Tuesday evening next week, prior to the Thanksgiving break.
Sincerely,
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Charlie McGrath
Principal
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Serra Global Speaker Library Without Borders is Tonight!
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Many people wouldn't guess that libraries can be radically innovative places to generate new possibilities for their communities. In this talk, you'll learn how Libraries Without Borders US brings a mission of improving lives through learning to communities subject to systemic discrimination. From parks in Baltimore to laundromats in Oakland, LWB US designs innovative tools and programs that meet people where they are, providing the resources they need most.
Azure Grimes is the Senior Program Manager at Libraries Without Borders US (LWB US). She is a west-Baltimore native who joined the team in January 2019. Prior to working with LWB US, Azure served on a variety of AmeriCorps national service programs and was honored to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award for completing over 4,000 community service hours. A dynamic young speaker, Azure will make you think in new ways about libraries and their possibilities for all of us!
Please join us TONIGHT at 7 p.m. Register for the free Zoom event - here. |
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Mark Your Calendars for Serra ThanksGIVEday on November 18 |
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Our fourth annual ThanksGIVEday is on Thursday, November 18. This annual 24-hour day of giving unites the Serra community in the spirit of philanthropy. Contributions to ThanksGIVEday are directed to the Padre Fund which makes a difference where it is needed most. Class year challenges and class decades competitions make this a fun and memorable one-day event to support Serra and the Padre Fund. |
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Volunteers Needed For CCS Playoff Game This Saturday |
We are looking for volunteers to help out with the second CCS playoff varsity football game at home on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help both in the snack bar and at the gates. Volunteers do not need a ticket but must be an adult.
Please click on the link below and sign up if you are available!
We ask that anyone experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms should stay home. Please park in the parking lot on Stratford Ave. Once it is full, we ask that fans park at City Hall located at 330 West 20th Ave.; Elks Club located at 229 West 20th Ave.; or at the Alameda located on the corner of 20th Ave. and Alameda De Las Pulgas. Please do not park on neighborhood streets. Boosters will be allowed to park in the structure but all individuals in the vehicle must get their ticket validated when they arrive at the parking gate. Everyone needs a ticket. Booster passes or league passes are not accepted. Gates open at noon.
We are so grateful for all the parents and students who have signed up to help us this season!
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Students Will Be In Distance Learning Thanksgiving Week |
The week of Thanksgiving we will be conducting Distance Learning through Zoom on Monday and Tuesday. Students will not be allowed on campus during class time, but certain extracurriculars will take place on campus after school.
Students will login to their classes using the teachers’ Zoom links that can be found in Google Classroom as well as on the Faculty Info and Links section of PCR. Classes will be held at their normal times and students are accountable for their prompt attendance.
Since many students may not have used Zoom recently, they should make sure that their devices are updated to the most current version of Zoom. For directions on how to update Zoom - click HERE. |
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Thanksgiving COVID Testing Schedule For This Week |
Please remember that although we are in distance next week, students who are not vaccinated and participate in extracurricular activities should still test the week of November 22 to participate Thanksgiving week.
Please note that there is only testing available on Tuesday, November 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In order to attend classes on November 29, testing will need to take place on November 23 or you will need to make other arrangements.
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Searching For Robotics Mentors |
We are looking for mentors for our robotics program in our new Pereira Center for Robotics and Engineering!
If you are an engineer, or know someone in engineering who would like to volunteer, please email Jennifer Wiseman. |
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Padres, Save-the-Date For Serra Semi-Formal on December 17 |
Attention all Serra Padres!
Save the date for our semi-formal on Friday, December 17.
More details on this exciting events will sent out soon!
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Tickets Are On Sale for The Alibis - November 18-20
Get ready for a hilarious whodunnit where everyone is a suspect and no one is what they seem!
When eccentric billionaire J. Leslie Arlington is murdered, a clueless detective finds the suspects are all reluctant to admit their alibis . . . because they were all committing other crimes!
You never know what’s coming next when your suspects include disgruntled chefs and teen detectives, shady lawyers and vengeful divas, nosy professors and suspiciously tall butlers, but one thing’s for certain: The only thing more absurd than the suspects…are their alibis!
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Fall Art Show this Thursday |
Join us for the Fall Art Show on November 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Art Room. There is no charge for admission.
This show will be a celebration of the artwork from Art 1, Art 2, AP Studio Art and Ceramics students.
Family and friends are invited to see what the art students have created so far. The event benefits the Memory Project, a non-profit that supports disadvantaged children from around the world. Visitors will need to show a proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test at the door.
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Time to Begin Financial Aid Applications for January Deadline |
It is that time of year again to start your 2022-2023 financial aid applications, as the TADS portal is now open. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2022. Please submit your applications before the deadline as late applications could hold up or reduce your financial aid award, depending on funds available.
Serra has provided supplemental aid the past two years to support those impacted by the effects of the COVID pandemic. These funds were meant as a bridge to assist families in the short-term, and were not meant to be an ongoing source of financial aid. For the 2022-2023 school year, COVID related financial aid will be reduced, and will be made available in limited circumstances. If you believe that this applies in your case, please complete the supplemental COVID aid application.
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Holiday Travel and Covid Protocols |
As we get closer to the holidays, we wanted to remind you of the guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the San Mateo County Health Department. While traveling or visiting with family and friends, please remember to wear masks, and when possible, have small outdoor gatherings. Remember to self monitor after big events and travel. We would also encourage families to consider testing again on November 28 or November 29 to ensure the safety and health of your family and our Padre community. |
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Important Senior Dates -- 2021 - 2022 |
Below you will find major dates for senior families during the upcoming school year. For the most current calendar information, please visit our website at serrahs.com.
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Prestige Portraits is currently not available to take senior portraits. We are working with them to facilitate senior portraits for our seniors and we will communicate with you as soon as we have more information regarding their operations in light of the county guidelines. |
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Mercy High School Event: Wine, Brew and Food at the Kohl Mansion |
Mercy High School is hosting a Wine, Brew and Food event at the Kohl Mansion on Friday, November 19th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy tastings from a variety of wineries across wine country as well as distilleries. If you like what you taste, you can purchase your favorites at the event! This event will sell out fast!
One-hundred percent of all tastings and 50 percent of all bottle sales will be donated to Mercy High School Burlingame. Get your tickets today!
All attendees must be 21 years of age or older and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Masks are required when not actively eating or drinking.
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Read the Second Edition of Serra's Service Newsletter, Adelante |
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Calling For Donations in Serra's Annual Adopt-a-Family Effort |
Every year during Advent, the Serra community participates in Adopt-A-Family, which supports the Redwood City Catholic Worker House. Catholic Worker House helps a variety of people including troubled teens, families that cannot afford housing, those who are food insecure, experiencing homelessness, and are day laborers.
How you can contribute:
- If your son is in a club, class, or team that is adopting a family, thank you for your specific contributions to support the family’s wishlist.
- Donate gift cards or cash for the Redwood City Catholic Worker to brighten the Christmas of even more clients. There will be collections in each homeroom until the end of the semester.
- Donate canned goods and non-perishable foods, which can be dropped off in the bins outside Campus Ministry. All food will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul.
Thank you in advance for your contributions! The Serra community is incredibly generous and we appreciate anything you are able to contribute to making another family’s Christmas special.
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Sign Up For Upcoming Sophomore, Junior and Senior Retreats in the New Year |
It is time to sign up for retreats!
Seniors have the opportunity to attend Kairos, a four day retreat held at Vallombrosa in Menlo Park. Kairos 29 will take place from January 25 to January 28, 2022. Kairos 30 will be from March 15 to March 18, 2022.
Juniors have the chance to sign up for a new two-night retreat experience at Redwood Glen Camp in Loma Mar. The two options for the junior retreat are January 12 to 14, 2022 and February 23 to 25, 2022.
Sophomores will be able to attend the Sophomore Overnight Retreat at Mission Springs in Scotts Valley on either February 8 to February 9, 2022 or March 29 to March 30, 2022.
All retreats are completely free, and permission forms can be picked up in the Campus Ministry Office. Any questions should be directed to Steven Olujic.
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Read the Zoph Library Blog on Storytelling |
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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
Varsity Football
The Serra Padres will take on the Bellarmine Bells at home at 1 p.m. Saturday in the second round of the CCS Playoffs. Gates open at noon.
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 week! Go Padres!
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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