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Dear St. Serra Catholic Parents,
Recently, I was cleaning out some items in my office and came across a book that I, and probably many of you, have previously read: ‘Winning Every Day’ by Lou Hotz, former football coach at Notre Dame. On the inside jacket of the book was a quote which read, “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.” That quote resonated with me, especially the part on attitude.
Over the course of my many years and opportunities interacting and working with children, I have tried to impress upon them the importance of a person’s attitude and how it reflects on them as an individual. Every single day upon waking, you have a choice regarding your attitude. You can choose to have a “good” attitude or a “bad” attitude. Obviously, things that occur in your life can help determine your attitude, but nobody can tell you whether to have a “good” or “bad” attitude.
One of the best moments for me each day occurs at morning drop-off. When our children are exiting the cars, they are genuinely excited for the day and seem to really look forward to coming to school. It is especially rewarding to see the interaction between the parents and children and the exchanges of “I love you, Mom,” “I love you, Dad,” “Have a great day,” etc. Even with the challenges that we face each day, hopefully, we can all emulate our children and demonstrate a positive attitude in everything we do. Remember, the choice is ours!
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 9
PTO Moment in Time for Moms Book Study, Meeting #6, 9-11 a.m. (Register Here)
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Full School Day
Serra Social Shopping Event at Common Thread, Newport Beach (View Flyer)
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Veteran's Day (No School)
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FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 12
Spirit Shirt Friday!
Food for Friends Food Drive
End of Trimester 1
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Food for Friends Food Drive, November 12 |
Our next "Food for Friends" monthly food drive will be this coming Friday, November 12. Our local Food Banks tell us that although donations have decreased, the need for food has not! They need our help! What seems like a small amount can truly help a family in need, and any contribution is greatly appreciated! Not sure what to donate? Click the link below for a flyer listing the most needed items at this time.
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Reminder, don’t forget to order your child’s school portraits by Sunday, November 7 in order to receive free delivery to the school. After this date, shipping fees will apply. If you need your child’s access code to view and order, please email simonsonphoto1@gmail.com. |
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Rebate News: Gobble Gobble, Turkey Day is Coming! |
Use Scrip to prepare for your Thanksgiving table! There are only 2 physical card orders left before Thanksgiving break, Monday, November 8 and November 15. Remember all orders must be placed and paid online by 7:30 a.m. each Monday. Questions? Please contact rebate@serraschool.org.
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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 11/2/21) |
Please see the recently updated Student Symptom Decision Tree document last updated on November 2, 2021. |
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Current Job Openings at St. Serra |
We currently have the following job openings here at St. Serra:
- Health Room Assistant - Part-time (25 hours/week)
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Family FUNraiser on November 17 at Selma's Ladera Ranch! |
Join us for our next Family FUNraiser at Selma's in Ladera Ranch on November 17, 2021! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. Serra. |
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SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon |
Grab a friend and join us for an afternoon of solidarity and celebration, united in our common goal! “To Everything There is a SEASON”, A Women’s Luncheon Dedicated to Catholic Education for Those in Need, is one of the most treasured traditions at St. Serra! Please join us for our 9th Annual SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in the Student Activity Center.
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Harvest Appreciation Luncheon for St. Serra Teachers & Staff |
Our Harvest Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be held after the minimum day on Wednesday, November 17, before their professional development. We are looking for volunteers and donations in order to help make the event a huge success! |
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Faith in Action: November Opportunities |
Join us in service to our community at Family Assistance Ministries on November 22, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. Help sort and organize food items collected as part of Family Assistance Ministry's Thanksgiving food drive, for distribution to those in need in the community. Serra families can earn up to 5 of their required service hours through these opportunities. Questions? Email: pto-outreach@serraschool.org.
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