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Dear St. Serra Catholic Parents,
This past week I sent out a communication along with the new Student Decision Tree indicating that we are being challenged now more than ever as we continue our stance against COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. I am more proud than ever of our team here at St. Serra. So many individuals have stepped up and have made adjustments to their normal job descriptions to help ensure that our campus continues to excel!
Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan captures exactly what we are doing. So often in life we get caught in the trap of a “woe is me” attitude and bogged down in what we can’t and don’t want to do as opposed to approaching challenges with a “Just Do It” mindset. Our staff continues to put their heads down and make the necessary adjustments to their daily routines! I assure you that somewhere along the line their parents instilled in them the “blue collar” work ethic and an attitude of “keep grinding through the storms of life.”
From various news outlets you hear and read about “heroes” during this pandemic. We have heroes at St. Serra from top to bottom! I ask for your continued prayers and support for our staff as we continue to fight to provide your children with the best possible education, despite the challenges presented by the pandemic. We won’t give in! Our focus continues to be the welfare of your children and ensuring that they enjoy every single day at Serra!
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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MONDAY,
JANUARY 17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Full School Holiday)
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TUESDAY,
JANUARY 18
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
Full Day of School (Due to MLK Holiday on Monday)
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
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FRIDAY,
JANUARY 21
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
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Last week, all students were issued an ID tag to attach to their backpack. In the upcoming weeks, students will be able to use the tag to check themselves into the kiosk located in the main foyer to issue a tardy slip. The system will log their name, grade, and time of arrival that can be pulled in a report by the Attendance staff. The use of the ID tag will streamline the process for students to check-in when they are tardy (the system will print a tardy slip for the student; they will not need to wait in line for a handwritten slip). The tags will not be used for any other purpose at this time |
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Important Service (Volunteer) Hour Dates |
As a reminder, each family is asked to volunteer their time and talent to the school for a total of forty (40) hours per year. Any unfulfilled volunteer hours are billed through FACTS at $15.00 per hour. Volunteer hours are to be logged in to FACTS – please keep the following dates in mind: |
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The Spring Musical is coming April 1-2, 2022. Students in grades one through eight are invited to participate in the Spring Musical. Janess Sifers will be directing A Medley of Musicals, a collection of songs the students of St. Serra have done over the years! |
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Physical Card Order - Week of January 17, 2022: Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, all physical card orders will be due by Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:30 a.m.
Questions? Contact rebate@serraschool.org.
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Student Email Accounts in FACTS |
The student email field in FACTS is utilized for the school-issued email address. Though visible in the FACTS Family Portal, please do not change any personal email accounts as this field is utilized to enroll students in their software accounts. Emails that are not issued by Serra (i.e. Gmail accounts) will disrupt student access to their accounts. Thank you. |
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St. Serra Book Fair: January 25 - February 4 |
We are excited to announce that the Book Fair will be held in-person again from January 25 through February 4, 2022! See updated Book Fair schedule. |
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Student Symptom Decision Tree |
Please see the Student Symptom Decision Tree. |
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Anchor Ball is Around the Corner! |
Learn more about the amazing event we have in store! Underwriting opportunities are also available, learn more here. And finally, all St. Serra families who donate an item (or items) to Gift Gathering valued at a total of $50 or more, will receive the following incentives
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Faith in Action: January Opportunities |
Please join us in service to our community at Family Assistance Ministries on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Family Assistance Ministries is a faith-based charitable non-profit organization assisting those in need in Orange County with resources for food, shelter, and personalized supportive counsel and aid. Questions? Email: pto-outreach@serraschool.org.
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SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon |
Final Travel Raffle weekly incentive #3! This is the third and final travel raffle incentive weekly draw! From Wednesday, January 19 to Tuesday, January 25, for every travel raffle ticket purchased, you will be entered into the third and final incentive drawing to win a $50 Nordstrom gift card! We are also excited to announce the winner of the week one diamond and sterling silver stud earrings - congratulations Natalie Punto!
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Registration Open for Father Daughter Dance - February 5 |
St. Serra's Father Daughter Dance will be held on February 5, 2022. Registration is officially open - sign up today! Complete registration by Tuesday, January 18 to earn a free dress pass for your dance attendees.
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Sign up for volunteer opportunities below. |
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Barrels & Birdies: Shop & Give Back |
During the month of January 2022, 20% of all sales at Barrels & Birdies will go back to St. Serra! We would like to thank this St. Serra family-owned business for their support! 25642 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. |
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Join us for our next Serra Socials event! |
Join us for our next Serra Socials event on January 21, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Devi Hot Yoga in RSM! $50 per person, cost includes a hot yoga class, Devi hat, mimosas, light breakfast and lots of fun. Hosted by Tatiana Beebe & Maritza Bernard. Open to the first 40 guests to register.
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If you are interested in joining the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for next school year in some capacity, please contact us. We are also looking for parents interested in leading the charge for our First Annual Fun Run for our Serra Bears on campus this May. If you are interested in leading or joining the Fun Run Planning Team, please contact us at serrapto@serraschool.org today.
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St. Serra FUNlunch, February 4 |
Our last FUNlunch was so popular that St. Serra will have Chick-fil-A on campus again next month! Meal ordering is now open. Options include: Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8-count Nuggets and NEW Veggie Cool Wrap. All meals come with sauces on the side, chips and a cookie (no drink included with meal - please bring your own). NOTE: There will be NO Choicelunch service on this day.
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