Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
Where did January go? We were so busy getting back into the swing of things that the month passed by in an instant! It was a busy month but we are now fully immersed in campus life.
Our classes have settled into lessons, our spring musical is well under way, the sporting complexes are busy with both winter and spring sports and we are already beginning our scheduling for the next academic year.
This week I am excited to bring to you the first episode of our Serra High School podcast. This is a new feature for us at Serra, but an opportunity for our community to learn more about our program through our administrators, teachers, coaches and department leaders. Take a listen below to hear more about me and about what I believe makes Serra so special.
Sincerely,
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Charlie McGrath
Principal
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Virus Geeks Testing
Remains on Campus
Tuesday and Fridays
Please remember that Virus Geeks on on site Tuesdays and Fridays for COVID testing.
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Government Sponsored Free COVID Testing Kits Available
The government sponsored free COVID testing website went live earlier today. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in seven to 12 days.
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Online Scheduling Begins Tomorrow, February 3, 2022 |
Parents should check out the scheduling resources posted in the PCR Parent Portal. Parents of current 10th and 11th graders are responsible for logging in to the Parent Portal, completing their son’s course requests, printing out and signing the Course Selection Report. Hard copy must be turned in to the counselor by March 2. Parents of current 9th graders will be assisted in this process by the counselor. |
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Planning for our annual Fund a Dream Scholarship Benefit on March 12, 2022. This year’s theme, Faith in the Future, will feature some of Serra’s most influential spiritual leaders to speak about the critical need of tuition assistance at Serra’s largest fundraising event of the year.
This annual event brings together members of our community in a show of support to our school through an amazing evening highlighted with dinner, entertainment and so much more.
Now in its 18th year, the Fund A Dream event has raised nearly $6 million dollars -- every cent of which has gone directly to tuition assistance scholarships, shared amongst all qualified applicants who dream of becoming a Serra Padre, but cannot afford tuition. This event ensures that all potential Padres have the opportunity to attend our school. Learn more about Fund a Dream!
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News Crews Descend on Serra High School |
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Serra High School was crawling with media on Tuesday with several interested local reporters interested in learning more about Tom Brady's experience at his alma mater. Coaches and students couldn’t say enough about the legendary quarterback and Serra Padre, Tom Brady #12. Virtually every local station ran a news story about Brady's influence on Serra High School. Go Padres! |
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Immersion Trips Are Back, Deadline Feb. 15 |
Grow in Faith, Community, Wisdom, Service and Leadership through a service immersion trip!
Immersion trips are a great way to experience the Serra brotherhood by connecting with communities in need, either locally or nationally over Easter Break (San Francisco) or in the Summer (Arizona, West Virginia) Trips are open to sophomores, juniors and current seniors before they graduate.
Find out more at the virtual Service Immersion Information by viewing trips online through the Immersion Website or contacting Immersion Coordinator Mary Dowden or by phone at 345-8207 x 507.
Application deadline is February 15.
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Testing and Service Day is March 23 - Sophomores for PSAT, Junior SAT |
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On March 23 Serra will be administering the PSAT to all sophomores on campus. Juniors will also have the opportunity to take the SAT on campus on the same day. Juniors will have to sign up beforehand in order to register to take the SAT. Emails were sent this week and the deadline to sign up is February 8.
Sophomores will automatically be signed up, so no confirmation is required for them.
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Social Health: Combating Loneliness Through Connection and Community |
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Social Health: Combating Loneliness Through Connection and Community, is the next Common Ground lecture featuring Kasley Killam, MPH. The lecture will take place on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Isolation and loneliness have become commonplace during the pandemic. Public health expert Kasley Killam, founder of Social Health Labs, will explore the research showing how loneliness affects long-term health and share advice for building supportive relationships and staying connected.
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Reserve Your Spot on the Close Up Trip |
Experience history as it happens! During our six-day Election Week program beginning on November 6-11, students will meet new friends from across the country and experience the suspense of a presidential election in Washington, DC! As the upcoming election promises to shape politics and policy for the next several years, students will take part in activities, seminars, and visits to Washington’s most historic sites to help them understand what roles they, as citizens, can play in our democracy. Close Up’s
Election Week program provides students with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with their
Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill and with Washington insiders who play a key role in the
American political system.
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Sophomore Mother-Son Mass Scheduled for February 10 at 7:45 a.m. |
Sophomore moms, be sure to mark your calendars for our annual Sophomore Mother-Son Mass, scheduled for February 10, 2022 at 7:45 a.m.
This special morning is a chance to pause and acknowledge God's role in the relationship between a mother and son and to acknowledge the love they have for each other.
Please RSVP for Father Case and join us for this special event!
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More Retreats for Juniors and Seniors |
Junior Retreat and Kairos - There is one more Junior Retreat this year coming up February 23-25 and there are spots available.
The final senior Kairos retreat is March 15-18 and there are a few spots available. If you are interested, email Mr. Solujoc.
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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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Wishing you all a wonderful 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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