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March 5, 2023

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A MESSAGE FROM SR. PRINCIPAL, MR. TOLZDA

Dear St. Serra Parents,


The St. Serra Core Value that we will focus on during the month of March is Service. Lent is a perfect time for us to explore the Christian concept of Service and how it applies at our school. It is my understanding that, as a practicing Catholic, service is a part of our religious duty both within and outside of our faith community. Whether it is volunteering in service to others or giving alms, we are called to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves.


Service to others has a significant effect on people. It benefits the recipient(s) being served as well as the person or persons serving others. It can be a humbling experience to have someone show you kindness without wanting anything in return. It can make you feel as though you are not worthy of their generosity, especially when you realize that there are many others who have it worse than you or could benefit more from someone’s almsgiving. No matter your age, your background, or your religious affiliation, service is a crucial part of our everyday lives and a lifelong value that we aim to instill in our students here at St. Serra.


Last week I wrote about how our teachers and staff are examples of servant leadership in action. This is a great thing for our children to witness. It also sends a powerful and positive message to our students when their parents partner with their school by giving of their time, talent and/or treasure. It is not always easy to give or to serve, which is why Service is such an important concept for living a Christian life. As Martin Luther King, Jr. stated, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” And in John 13:15, Jesus sets an example for us to follow. After washing His disciples' feet — an act of love, humility, and service — He encourages us to follow His lead and serve one another: “I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.”


Always striving,


Tim Tolzda

Sr. Principal

WEEK AT-A-GLANCE

MONDAY,

March 6


Start of Trimester 3

TUESDAY,

March 7



WEDNESDAY,

March 8


Non-uniform Dress Day

Qualified students from Anchor Ball Grab Bags


Minimum Day Dismissal

Preschool-2nd at 11:30 a.m. 3rd-8th at 12:10 p.m.

THURSDAY,

March 9


PTO Meeting

8:15 a.m. in the Parent Hub - all parents are welcome to attend

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FRIDAY,

March 10


SPIRIT SHIRT DAY - Wear your 2022-23 spirit shirt with uniform bottoms


Food for Friends Food Drive

Morning Drop-off

DETAILS

WEEKLY UPDATES BY GRADE LEVEL

ST. SERRA NEWS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF TUITION RATES FOR 2023-24


Tuition rates for the 2023-2024 school year are now published on our website. Please click the link below for full details.

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Parent Education Series # 4: What Parents Need to Know About the Fentanyl Crisis


Save the date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in our Student Activity Center.


Sgt. Brian Gunsolley from the OC Sheriff’s Department will be presenting information to attendees about the fentanyl epidemic and other substances endangering our youth. You do not want to miss this very important and informative presentation; being aware may be the difference between life and death.

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St. Serra Emergency Drills


Safety is a major focal point for our school. It is important that the school community understands the types of drills we conduct and the difference between them. Click the link below to review the list of the drills we conduct throughout the school year.

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Summer Extended Care


Did you know? Extended Care is being offered along with our Summer 2023 programs at St. Serra! Preschool students may sign up for Extended Care before and after the PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS, and students aged 5 to 11 may sign up for Extended Care before the DESTINATION SCIENCE CAMPS. Spots are limited - SIGN UP TODAY!

Sign-Up for Preschool
Sign-Up for Ages 5-11 

8th Grade Student Wins DiGiovanna Memorial Award


Eighth grade student, Grace G. was recently named the winner of the California Junior Scholarship Federation DiGiovanna Memorial Award for the South Region.

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St. Serra Spotlight


Get to know our St. Serra faculty and staff! This week, our spotlight brings you Mrs. Tricia Crowe, Teacher for 2nd and 4th Grade Small Group ELA and Math, and Ms. Cindy Melton, Sr. Accountant. Click below to read more about these two wonderful members of our St. Serra staff!

Mrs. Tricia Crowe
Ms. Cindy Melton

2023 Academic Decathlon Team Receives Special Blessing


Our 2023 Academic Decathlon team received a special blessing when attending Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church last weekend. Yesterday, they competed in The Diocese of Orange Academic Decathlon at Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

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Chick-fil-A FUNlunch on THURSDAY, March 16!


Chick-fil-A will be coming to St. Serra again in March! Be sure to order your meal by Sunday, March 12, 2023. Please note, Choicelunch will not be available to order for Thursday, March 16, and there is no school on Friday, March 17.

Order Now

Rebate/SCRIP News


Monthly local vendor orders are due tomorrow, Monday, March 6, at 7:30 a.m. Get a head start on your Easter meal and Easter baskets. Order Hanna's, Handel's and Tutto Fresco gift cards.


Questions? New to our Rebate/SCRIP program? Email rebate@serraschool.org.

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Art Contest for Middle School Students


Catholic Charities is opening its “Doodle for Charities” art contest this year to all middle school students in their diocesan schools. Prizes will be awarded to winners and include two tickets to Disneyland (first place), a $100 Amazon gift card (second place), and a $30 Starbucks gift card (third place).

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Moana Jr. Ticket Sales


Hei Hei Hei! Don’t forget to buy your tickets for Moana Jr! Dates and showtimes are as follow:


  • Friday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 25 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.


Tickets are on sale now! Come support your favorite cast and/or crew member(s) by "sea"-ing the show!


QUESTIONS?

Email jsifers@serraschool.org.


"Thank you....You're Welcome!"

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St. Serra Sports Round-Up


Click "Read More" below for Spring Sports news, upcoming dates and volunteer opportunities, and Winter Basketball final results.

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PTO SPOTLIGHT

Thank You from Anchor Ball 2023


Please click on the link below to read more about post-event information, including redemption options and an upcoming Anchor Ball 2023 survey.

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Save the Date for Our Next Serra Social!


Coming up on Friday, March 24, join us for "Zen the Day Away" at Devi Rebel Yoga from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. Look for additional details in upcoming editions of the St. Serra Sunday News!

DIOCESAN AND LOCAL PARISH NEWS

National Eucharistic Revival


The Bishops of the United States are calling for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival aims to be a movement that renews the Church by enkindling a living relationship with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. READ MORE

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