Dear St. Serra Parents,
Wow! How time flies. It seems just like yesterday that we were preparing for the Christmas Season, and now we are already in February concluding a fantastic Catholic Schools Week and heading into spring. At St. Serra, this means that we are not only in the midst of our day-to-day operations, but we are also in the beginning stages of planning for the 2022-2023 school year.
That process actually began in January when we opened up registration, which many of you have already completed. We are also excited to report that last Sunday’s Open House was a success. Many new families visited our campus seeking information and an opportunity to enroll their children. The open enrollment period for new families begins on Monday, February 7, 2022.
It is important that you know that St. Serra is committed to keeping the integrity of our educational programs intact by maintaining a great learning environment that includes small class sizes, Small Group classes, and Advanced and Advanced Plus classes.
As we progress through the planning process, we continually look for ways to improve. We always strive to offer students the best opportunities to help them succeed and to prepare them for the next step in their educational journey.
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Minimum Day Dismissal
(Preschool-Grade 2 at 11:30 a.m. & Grades 3-8 at 12:10 p.m.)
Preschool and TK Prayer Service
10:30 a.m. in the Chapel
Family FUNraiser at Crumbl in RSM
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
FINAL DEADLINE
Yearbook Dedications are due!
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UPDATED: St. Serra 2021-2022 Year-at-a-Glance Calendar |
The 2021-2022 Year-at-a-Glance calendar has been updated as of February 1, 2022. The changes made involve minimum days:
- NO LONGER MINIMUM DAYS:
- Wednesday, March 2
- Wednesday, April 27
- NEW MINIMUM DAYS:
- Friday, March 4
- Friday, April 29
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St. Serra Scouts Honored by Diocese of Orange |
Several St. Serra Scouts were recognized at a special Mass on Saturday, January 29, in which they received their Catholic religious emblems. |
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St. Serra Staff Service Anniversary Milestones |
Congratulations to our staff members who have recently celebrated a major milestone anniversary with us! |
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Grandparents and Special Friends Day Information and RSVP |
Grandparents and Special Friends Day is returning this school year on Friday, March 4! Please visit our event web page for more information and to RSVP.
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Marketing Testimonials for Grandparents Day |
The Marketing Department is looking for St. Serra students and St. Serra grandparents who are willing to come to our campus for a short video testimonial. Filming is planned for February 15 and/or 16, and sign-ups for specific time slots will be available. If you are interested in having your child OR your child's grandparent participate, please email Mr. Marc Evangelista by February 10 :
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Preschool and TK Prayer Service |
This coming Wednesday, February 9, Preschool and TK students will be having a Prayer Service beginning at 10:30 a.m. and concluding at approximately 11:00 a.m. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. Masks are required at all times when indoors. We ask that any attendees enter and exit through the Chapel Gate entrance, not the School Office. Parents are welcome to take their preschool or TK children home with them at the conclusion of the Prayer Service. If you chose to take them home after the Prayer Service, you will need to go to the classroom to get them, sign them out, and then go out the gate. The remaining students will be dismissed using the regular dismissal pattern. TK students must wear their formal uniform. Formal uniform is encouraged, not required, for Preschool students who already have one.
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Educational Technology Support for Parents |
Parents can now access a website which contains updated Canvas guides, tutorials, information on the Chromebooks, and much more. The site is intended to provide parents with helpful information and troubleshooting tips on the various online curriculum and platforms the school has implemented. It may not include information on ALL curriculum and platforms, but will be a central location where you can find resources to help you support your child. You can access the EdTech Support website via the St. Serra School website. It is located under Programs/Technology. |
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Medley of Musicals Crew Application! |
If you are in grades 5-8 and would like to help backstage during the Spring Musical, please complete the Crew Application and submit to Mrs. Sifers by March 10. Crew will be utilized starting March 21. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Janess Sifers:
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2022-23 Tuition Assistance Applications Are Now Open in FACTS |
Tuition Assistance Timeline:
- January 30, 2022 – Tuition Assistance Applications Open
- March 15, 2022 – Tuition Assistance Applications Close (no exceptions)
- April 11, 2022 – Award notifications will be emailed from FACTS
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Traffic Reminder - Please Display Placards |
This is an important reminder for all to please display your car placards at pick-up. For families with Preschool to Kindergarten-aged students, please display your placard during morning drop-off as well. Be sure to include your family's last name and the grade level(s) of your child(ren). If another member of your family is picking up your students, please loan your car placard to them, if you are able. Thank you for helping us make your drop-off and pick-up as quick and efficient as possible! |
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The student store has additional "I AM" Spirit Shirts in blue and gold available for purchase. If you would like to order a shirt in either color, you may do so using the links below. The student store has most sizes for children and adults:
Proceeds from this sale will go towards playground equipment on our campus. Orders will be delivered to student homerooms. Questions? email Janess Sifers:
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Yearbook Dedication Deadline February 10 |
February 10 is the FINAL DEADLINE for adding yearbook dedications and shout-outs for your favorite Serra Bears! |
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Student Symptom Decision Tree |
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Gift Gathering, an Anchor Ball tradition, is back! Donations are greatly needed, and directly benefit our event. Information packets including wish lists, incentives and a donation form went home to all families with the students this past week on February 3. Learn more about the amazing event we have in store! Read more about Gift Gathering (your family could win a $100 Amazon gift card), underwriting opportunities, and more.
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Mother-Daughter Skincare Event |
Calling moms and daughters - join us for a St. Serra Mother-Daughter skincare event, hosted by Facial Aesthetics Concepts in RSM. All proceeds will be generously donated back to St. Serra. Click on the link below for more information and to register for this fun filled event! |
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Seasons Tuition Assistance Luncheon |
Our Season Luncheon was a beautiful success last week! Please click on the button below for details and photographs from the event. Our most special Honoree, Father Jim Dunning, was recognized during the luncheon as this year's Our Lady of Guadalupe Commitment Award recipient. Read more about Father Jim's journey that brought him to St. Serra HERE.
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St. Serra and the PTO would like to thank the parents and students for attending and contributing to our Book Fair this year. Thanks to you, it was a huge success! We were able to raise a significant amount of money to purchase books for our library and classrooms. The awards for the highest eWallet participation and teacher gift certificates will be announced soon during SerraVision. |
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Family FUNraiser at Crumbl |
This Wednesday, February 9, be sure to pick up some sweet treats from Crumbl in RSM. You can also purchase gift cards (makes a nice Valentine Day gift, wink-wink!), and if cookies aren't your thing they have amazing ice cream too! Be sure to show the flyer; online ordering is available - just remember to add "fundraiser" in the notes.
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