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Dear St. Serra Catholic Parents,
I am really excited and looking forward to all of St. Serra’s upcoming events. These events are planned, organized, and executed by our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and they give parents opportunities to get involved with the school, reach their volunteer hours, and fundraise to support the activities and programs that serve their children. Fundraising events are held during the year as a way of developing and nurturing lifelong relationships in our school community and securing financial resources to further the school's Catholic mission. Tuition and fees cover approximately 95% of our operating costs and tuition assistance needs, and like most parochial and private schools, St. Serra relies on philanthropic support from current parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni families, employees, and friends to "bridge the gap." I invite all of our families to reach out and get involved!
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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MONDAY,
JANUARY 10
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
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TUESDAY,
JANUARY 11
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
Minimum Day Dismissal
(Preschool-Grade 2 at 11:30 a.m. & Grades 3-8 at 12:10 p.m.)
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
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FRIDAY,
JANUARY 14
Renaissance STAR Winter Assessment (Grades K-8)
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STAR Testing: January 10-21, 2022 |
The second diocesan STAR testing window for the 2021-2022 school year is January 10-21, 2022. Students will take the STAR Math test during the week of January 10 and the STAR Reading test during the week of January 17. |
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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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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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Do you have any pictures of our Serra Bears from the Christmas concerts, classroom parties, Student Masses, students volunteering outside of school or any other Serra event? We would love to have your pictures for the yearbook! Please send any photos you have to jsifers@serraschool.org. |
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Ralph’s Shoppers: Ralph’s rebates for quarter ending November 30, 2021 are due and need to be submitted by Friday, January 28, 2022. Questions? Contact rebate@serraschool.org. |
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Welcome Jessica Martignetti, our New Community Events Coordinator! |
This week, we welcomed Jessica Martignetti to the St. Serra team as our new Community Events Coordinator. In this capacity, Jessica will be supporting the PTO as they plan school events and fundraisers. Jessica has fundraising and event planning experience. She previously worked as a Campaign Coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Jessica has a BS in Marketing from the University of Arizona. Let's give her a big St. Serra welcome! |
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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 |
Please see the Student Symptom Decision Tree. |
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View 2022 Book Fair schedule below. |
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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 |
Announcing Travel Raffle weekly incentive #2! From Wednesday, January 12 to Tuesday, January 18, for EVERY travel raffle ticket purchased, you will be entered into a drawing to win a Homegoods/TJ Maxx $50 gift card! If you have already purchased travel raffle tickets in the hopes of winning the week one incentive, the diamond and sterling silver stud earrings, and do not win them, please don't be discouraged! |
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Registration Now 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! |
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We are excited to announce that the Book Fair will be held in-person again from January 25 through February 4, 2022! Please be on the lookout for flyers and shopping envelopes in your oldest child’s backpack this week. 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. Registration Link Coming Soon!
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