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December 12, 2021
Dear St. Serra Catholic Parents,

I have mentioned many times that the two main pillars of St. Serra School are the evolution of our Catholic Identity and our quest for Academic Excellence. Our school profile includes important descriptive information about our school, our academic program, and our community. This information provides a more complete picture of all of the factors that contribute to the positive educational experience St. Serra provides for our students. Please take a moment to review the information. We should be proud of all that we are accomplishing at our school.


Always Striving,

Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
Extended Care Hours
Both TK – Grade 8 Extended Care and Preschool Extended Care will be open their regular hours on Friday, December 17, the final day of school before we start our Christmas break. The hours are 6:30 – 7:10 a.m. in the morning and 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon. As a reminder, Friday, December 17 is a minimum day dismissal. 
Christmas Concerts
This year's remaining Christmas performances will all be held in the Student Activity Center on the following dates:
  • Grades 5-8: Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. 
  • Preschool: Friday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Santa Christmas Grams
The St. Serra Student Council is excited to announce that Santa Christmas Grams are available. Click on the Santa Christmas Grams of your choice, print them, fill in all the sections, and bring them to the Student Council booth during the Nutrition Break from December 13 through December 16. Please include $1 cash for each Santa Gram purchased. The student Council will attach a sweet candy treat, and our very own Serra Elves will deliver the Santa Christmas Grams to homerooms daily between 12/13/21 - 12/17/21.
Rebate News: Your Dollars Work for You While Holiday Shopping
It's the last physical card order with school delivery prior to Christmas break! All orders for physical gift cards are due online no later than Monday December 13, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. Remember e-Card and reloadable cards are always available even when the school is closed for the Christmas holiday. Questions? Email rebate@serraschool.org.
Student Symptom Decision Tree (updated 10/4/21)
Please see the recently updated Student Symptom Decision Tree document last updated on October 4.
Current Job Openings at St. Serra
Please click the link below to view the current job openings here at St. Serra. Send resumes to etrent@serraschool.org.
2021-22 Yearbook Dedication Ads Now Available for Purchase
Dedication ads are the perfect way to commemorate your 8th Grader's journey to graduation with photos, messages and quotes. Shout-out ads are great for congratulating your St. Serra student on an outstanding achievement or milestone, like their First Communion. "Early Bird" pricing is available until December 31, 2021. Ad pricing increases after this date. Don't delay - visit the Jostens website to get started!
2021-22 Yearbook Sales
All St. Serra families will be automatically billed $55.00 for ONE (1) yearbook in January 2022, via their FACTS account. Please note the following important changes:
  • There is no "Early Bird" purchase option this year. For this reason, the standard yearbook price has been reduced. Please "Read More."
*Requests to purchase multiple yearbooks, or to opt out completely, must be received by December 31, 2021. Please click the link below to submit your request.
Adopt-A-Family 2021: Final Push & Thank You!
Any final Adopt-A-Family gift donations should be brought in by 8 a.m. tomorrow, December 13. We would like to extend a big thank you to all our families for their generosity this Holiday season. Your gift will truly change the lives of others. Thank you St. Serra Families!
Anchor Ball: April 29, 2022
Save the Date for St. Serra's Annual Anchor Ball! Anchor Ball is Serra's largest fundraiser and this year it is taking place at Orange County's premier event venue, AV Irvine on Friday, April 29, beginning at 6 p.m. This year we will be "Celebrating St. Serra's Shining Bright Future" with a theme of Bubbles and Bling! So come dressed in cocktail attire and be ready to raise a glass (and your paddle) with your friends! Questions? Email anchorball@serraschool.org.
Spirit Store Stocking Stuffers
The St. Serra Spirit Store has sticker sheets and magnets that make great stocking stuffers which are now on SALE! Orders received by Wednesday, December 15 will be delivered to your oldest child's homeroom by Thursday, December 16.
Each year at our SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon, we honor an individual within our Catholic community who serves God and supports those who are underprivileged and need assistance. This year, we would like to invite our St. Serra community to nominate our 2022 recipient! Submissions due by December 12. Questions? Email Allison Hibbs at ahibbs@serraschool.org.