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Dear St. Serra Catholic Parents,
Welcome Back! I hope that everybody had a healthy and enjoyable Thanksgiving break with family and friends. “Time just keeps on slipping into the future,” as it seems as though it was just yesterday that we were beginning the school year, and suddenly now we are in the midst of our Christmas season.
We have three short weeks of school before going into our Christmas break, and those weeks will be impacted with many events and activities that our children will be participating in, such as Masses and prayer services, Christmas shows, and class parties. During this time, it's very easy for children to lose focus on their school work, and their grades can be negatively impacted. Please remind your children that they must keep their academic priorities at the forefront during this time.
I am looking forward to this time at St. Serra, as many children will have an opportunity to demonstrate their talents and creativity through the arts and music that have been somewhat limited at our school over the past year and a half due to the pandemic and our inability to host such events. Whether they have lead roles or are part of an ensemble performance, participating in these types of opportunities provides students with the experience of being part of a team and working together to achieve a common goal. It provides them a chance to get in front of an audience, which will help with self-confidence and shyness and contribute to their development as well-rounded students. And whether their performances are Oscar-worthy or a little less so, it is important to compliment their efforts. All children benefit from approval from mom and dad.
School isn’t just about academics, and every child isn’t an A+ student. But every student is gifted with ability and talent. Many of our students have talents and skills in athletics and the arts. At St. Serra, we are committed to helping students to develop all of their gifts and to providing them with a foundation that will allow them realize their potential and excel in all areas.
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1
Minimum Day Dismissal
(Preschool-Grade 2 at 11:30 a.m. & Grades 3-8 at 12:10 p.m.)
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
Sixth Grade Mass, 10:30 a.m., St. Serra Chapel
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FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 3
Spirit Shirt Friday!
Food for Friends Food Drive
Christmas Concert (TK, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade),
12 p.m., SAC
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Sixth Grade Mass - December 2 |
Since October, we have been blessed to have Fr. Aristotle, from San Francisco Solano Church, come on the first Thursday of every month to celebrate Mass in our beautiful St. Serra Chapel. This month, on December 2, it will be 6th grade students and their teachers attending.
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Food for Friends Food Drive |
Our next "Food for Friends" monthly food drive will be this coming Friday, December 3. Please keep in mind that this time of the year can be very difficult for those struggling, and making sure they have food to nourish them will go a long way in helping them through this blessed holiday season! |
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Congratulations Mountain A Volleyball Team! |
St. Serra's Mountain A Girls Volleyball team won the Parochial Athletic League (PAL) championship on November 11 after an undefeated season with a record of 30-0. We are so proud of you Bears! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to represent our school. |
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All 7th & 8th grade students interested in Servant Leadership are invited to join Campus Ministry! Participation includes a nominal fee which off-sets the cost of the program activities, meeting refreshments, and more. Participants are also required to sign a Participation Agreement/Membership Form. |
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After the Thanksgiving break, all students will be issued an ID tag to attach to their backpack. The tags will be used to facilitate the morning check-in process for students who are tardy, as well as to check students into the Extended Care program. Additional information on the ID Tags will be included in the St. Serra Sunday News as we roll out their use on campus. Questions? Email tech@serraschool.org. |
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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!
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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.
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Rebate News: Give the Gift that Gives Back! |
Adopt-a-Family gifts are due by December 10 and gift cards are a wonderful gift idea! Include Adopt-a-Family gifts for physical gift cards with your scrip order on November 29 or December 6 by 7:30 a.m. to receive the cards in time for the deadline. For any Rebate Program questions email rebate@serraschool.org.
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Highlighting Our New Custodians |
We have an amazing team of Custodians. We are proud and happy to welcome two new faces to the team! |
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Please join us as our students in Preschool - Grade 8 tell us the story of the beautiful Nativity, and celebrate the Christmas Season with song.
This year's Christmas performances will all be held in the Student Activity Center on the following dates.
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Your child’s school portraits were sent home on Friday, November 19. If you have multiple students in one order they will be all together in one package. For any questions, please contact Simonson Photography at simonsonphoto1@gmail.com or call (949) 495-2735.
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St. Serra Families can help support the School Library by dedicating a book in honor of your St. Serra Student! |
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Student Symptom Decision Tree (updated 10/4/21) |
Please see the recently updated Student Symptom Decision Tree document last updated on October 4. |
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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.
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Family FUNraiser, December 8 |
Our next Family FUNraiser is on Wednesday, December 8 at Round Table Pizza in Rancho Santa Margarita! Present the flyer and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to our school! |
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Save the Date for 2022 Events! |
- Book Fair - January 30, 2022
- SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon - January 30, 2022
- Father-Daughter Dance: February 5, 2022
- Grandparents/Special Friends Day - March 4, 2022
- Anchor Ball - April 8, 2022
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St. Serra FUNlunch, December 10 |
St. Serra will have Chick-fil-A on campus - ordering is now open. Options include: Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich or 8-count Nuggets. All meals come with sauces on the side, chips and a cookie (no drink - please bring your own).There will be NO Choicelunch service on this day. Also, we are in need of 5 volunteers for this FUNlunch. Contact volunteer@serraschool.org.
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We are joyfully partnering once again with Catholic Charities to bring Christmas to 45 families in need. This year, many families are asking for life-giving and essential necessities, such as warm clothing, household items and school supplies. Please visit the links below for more details, and to sign-up. |
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Need Volunteer Opportunities? |
Visit our Volunteer Sign-Up page to find out about both on and off-campus volunteer needs. Sign-up for any areas that interest you, and you will be added to the email list for those specific opportunities. |
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