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Dear St. Serra Parents,
From sporting events to musical performances and field trips, it is really refreshing to see our students enjoying extra-curricular activities again this year. It is important for a school to offer these educational opportunities, as they have a positive, lasting impact on children's education. These enriching activities make students more engaged, intellectually curious, and interested in and out of school. Although we have had virtual alternatives available for our students, they aren’t quite the same.
The COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to have an impact on our school. It was announced that St. Serra will not be hosting summer school this coming summer due to lack of teacher interest. However, we do plan to offer summer enrichment activities in the future because we know that they are important. Students benefit from such activities, which are geared toward reducing learning loss, mastering material not learned during the previous school year, and achieving learning gains.
As we continue to get back to “normal,” we will continue to offer our students opportunities to excel outside of the classroom, as these activities play an important role in a child's educational journey.
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda, Sr. Principal
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MONDAY,
MARCH 28
Lenten Reconciliation Prayer Service
On SerraVision
Lenten Reconciliation for Grades 3-5
Formal uniform required
B.O.B. (Battle of the Books) Competition
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., San Francisco Solano Catholic Church
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TUESDAY,
MARCH 29
Moment in Time for Moms Book Study - Week 5
9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Narthex of the St. Serra Chapel
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
Preschool-TK Prayer Service
10:30-11:00 a.m., St. Serra Chapel
Minimum Day Dismissal
Preschool-Grade 2 at 11:30 a.m. & Grades 3-8 at
12:10 p.m.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31
Spring Musical Dress Rehearsal
4:00-5:30 p.m., SAC
Serra Socials "Sip and Shop" Event
6:00-8:00 p.m. at BELLE Boutique in Ladera Ranch
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FRIDAY,
APRIL 1
St. Serra Spring Musical Production, "A Medley of Musicals"
6:30-8:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2
St. Serra Spring Musical Production, "A Medley of Musicals"
12:00-1:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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St. Serra will not be offering any summer school programs this coming summer due to lack of staffing. It is our hope that we will be able to bring this program back for Summer 2023. |
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Fourth Week of Lent, March 27
DRIVEN BY A DREAM
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Malnutrition is widespread in Rwanda, but Gloriose and her husband are doing everything they can to keep their children healthy and set them up for success. From learning to grow a kitchen garden to participating in a micro-savings group, Gloriose and Karekezi know it takes many resources to help their children thrive. How have you helped others access what they need this Lent? Please fill your rice bowl up throughout Lent and bring it back when you are ready to donate! Thank you for your participation in our Lenten Service Project! |
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Lenten Reconciliation, Monday, March 28 |
We will have a Lenten Reconciliation Prayer Service for all students on SerraVision the morning of Monday, March 28. Then, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be taking place in the Student Activity Center for grades three through five. This is for students in grades three, four and five who have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Formal uniform is required for grades 3-5. |
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Have You Recorded Your Volunteer Service Hours? |
As a reminder, all St. Serra families are obligated to contribute 40 hours of volunteer service per school year. Any remaining volunteer hours not recorded in FACTS by June 8, 2022 will be billed to you at a rate of $15.00 per hour. Please click "Read more" below for more information and important details. |
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Preschool and TK Lenten Prayer Service, Wednesday, March 30 |
On Wednesday, March 30, from 10:30-11:00 a.m., Preschool and TK students will have a Prayer Service in the St. Serra Chapel. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. Guests should enter and exit through the Chapel Gate, not the School Office. TK students must wear their formal uniform; formal uniform is not required for preschool students but if they have one, we encourage them to wear it. Parents may take their Preschool or TK children home with them at the conclusion of the Prayer Service. The remaining students will be dismissed using the regular dismissal pattern. |
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Battle of the Books (B.O.B.) Club |
Congratulations to our 2021-22 B.O.B. Team for all of their hard work! They will be participating in the annual "Battle of the Books" tournament on Monday, May 28. |
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Ever wonder how the Rebate program works? We can help you get started! Besides saving tuition dollars, you are also donating to the school and receiving a tax deductible donation. This is all made possible when you purchase your everyday items in a new way using our Rebate program! Questions? Ready to get started? Email: rebate@serraschool.org
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Update to Student Tardy Process |
St. Serra has started using the student and parent kiosks in the School Office for students to self-check-in when they are tardy. Please click the "Read more" button below.
Reminder! If your student changes backpacks, please remind him/her to move their ID tag to the new backpack.
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Get Your Spring Musical Tickets! |
The St. Serra Spring Musical is coming THIS Friday and Saturday, April 1 & 2! Tickets are available now. Come support your favorite cast and/or crew member(s) as they sing, dance, and perform their hearts out!
Performances dates and times:
Friday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
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Student Symptom Decision Tree |
The Student Symptom Decision Tree has been updated as of February 8, 2022. |
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Don't Wait - Buy Your Anchor Ball Tickets Today! |
Time is running out; there are only 5 weeks left until ANCHOR BALL! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy THE NIGHT of the year, guaranteed to be full of great food, fun activities, sensational auction items, dancing and more. Most of all, it is a chance for our community to support our school! Formal invitations have already been sent home with your children, so be sure to purchase your tickets before it's too late!
Can't make it to the event but want to help support the cause? We need three (3) more True Gem sponsorships of $250 each to reach one of our goals!
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Save the Date: Mother Son Event |
Take me out to the ballgame! This year, we are headed to Angels Stadium for a super fun Mother Son afternoon! Mark your calendar now for Sunday, May 22. Ticket sales coming soon! |
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It's Family FUNraiser Time! |
Our next Family FUNraiser will be at BJ's Restaurant in RSM on Wednesday, April 6. BJ's will donate 20% of food and soft beverage sales for all in-person, online and takeout orders to St. Serra! See attached flyer for details. |
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