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Dear St. Serra Parents,
On Friday, March 4, we celebrated Grandparents and Special Friends Day at St. Serra school. The day unfolded with a gathering of approximately 500 special guests in the Student Activity Center listening to a warm welcome and blessing by Fr. Thomas. Our three choirs, “Tiny Trebles,” “Serra Singers,” and “Serranade,” performed a number of inspirational songs, and a video featuring our students was shown.
It was a blessing to be able to hold this event for the first time since 2019. Our grandparents offer so much to our school community and are an extension of our St. Serra family! Many of the attendees have a long history with the school, including being instrumental in its founding. It is amazing that they continue to support the mission of St. Serra!
As we continue to bring back events like this, we have an opportunity to build community and to invite others to get involved and stay involved with St. Serra! The foundation that we provide for our students today builds a better tomorrow!
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda, Sr. Principal
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MONDAY,
MARCH 14
Anchor Ball Gift Gathering Part 2:
Donate gift cards valued at $25 or more -- see incentives on Friday, March 18
Health Screenings
See article below
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TUESDAY,
MARCH 15
Deadline TODAY for Tuition Assistance Applications
Moment in Time for Moms Book Study - Week 3
9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Narthex of the St. Serra Chapel REGISTER
Anchor Ball Gift Gathering Part 2:
Donate gift cards valued at $25 or more -- see incentives on Friday, March 18
Health Screenings
See article below
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Minimum Day Dismissal
Preschool-Grade 2 at 11:30 a.m. & Grades 3-8 at
12:10 p.m.
Anchor Ball Gift Gathering Part 2:
Donate gift cards valued at $25 or more -- see incentives on Friday, March 18
Health Screenings
See article below
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THURSDAY, MARCH 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
See grade-level updates for additional information
Anchor Ball Gift Gathering Part 2:
Donate gift cards valued at $25 or more -- see incentives on Friday, March 18
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FRIDAY,
MARCH 18
Spring Dance for Grades 7-8
"Shamrocks and Shenanigans"
7:00-9:00 p.m. in the SAC
Anchor Ball Gift Gathering Incentives:
Non-uniform dress for all students whose families participated this week, plus prize drawings during SerraVision
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St. Serra 8th Grade Students Win Awards in Writing Contests |
St. Serra is proud to be able to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of two of our eighth-grade students! Last week, we received word that essays written by Jacob S. and Riley S. were prize winners in two separate writing contests. Click the "Read more" link below to read the full article. |
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2022 Southern California Pueri Cantores Youth Choral Festival & Mass for Grades 4-8 |
The Serra Singers and Serranade Choirs will be attending the 2022 Southern California Pueri Cantores Mixed Voice and Treble Choral Festival and Mass on Saturday, March 19, at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. |
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Second Week of Lent, March 13
PERSERVERANCE TO SUCCEED
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Raúl and Lilian have faced many challenges while trying to provide for their family and pursue their dreams in Guatemala. With support from Catholic Relief Services, they have been able to overcome these obstacles and grow their business while helping their community along the way. In what ways are you being challenged to serve others this Lent? Please fill your rice bowl up throughout Lent and bring it back when you are ready to donate. Click the link below if you did not receive a rice bowl. Thank you for your participation in our Lenten Service Project!
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Track and Field for Grades 1-4 |
Registration is open now through Sunday, March 20. Please click the link below for more information and to register. |
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Anchor Ball Gift Gathering continues with a focus on gift card donations this week, and you can donate gift cards via our Rebate Program! Check out the gift card wish list HERE. Physical gift card orders are due Monday mornings at 7:30 a.m. for delivery the same week. For questions, email: rebate@serraschool.org
Two chances to win! All scrip orders of $25 or more, placed between March 12 and March 18, are automatically entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card from ShopWithScrip (RaiseRight). See the PTO Spotlight section below for how you can also WIN with a gift card donation to Anchor Ball!
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We are thrilled to see the number of families who have already re-enrolled their students for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for entrusting us with your Serra Bears. We consider it an honor to be a part of their primary and middle school education and Catholic upbringing. Please click the link below for the 2022-2023 tuition rate information. |
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Health Screenings This Week! |
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Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15: Vision and hearing screenings for all students in grades K, 1, 3, and 7. Remind your students that if they wear glasses, they MUST bring them to school on the days of the screening.
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Wednesday, March 16: Scoliosis screenings for 7th grade GIRLS and 8th grade BOYS, and make-up screenings for vision and hearing for Grades K, 1, 3, and 7.
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Student Symptom Decision Tree |
The Student Symptom Decision Tree has been updated as of February 8, 2022. |
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Anchor Ball 2022 Tickets on Sale |
- Anchor Ball wants to put your company's name in front of hundreds of St. Serra families through Sponsorships and Underwriting!
- Gift Gathering Part 2: "Gift Cards Only" drive is this week - donate a gift card of $25 or more for the Friday incentives! Click here for gift card wish list.
- Don't wait to buy your tickets - prices will increase on March 21!
Read more about Sponsorships and Underwriting, Gift Gathering and tickets by clicking on the link below:
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Open Opportunities for 2022-2023 PTO Board |
Help make a difference by joining the St. Serra PTO! Opportunities for next school year include the following roles:
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Vice President of Fun Run - Help lead the charge for St. Serra's jog-a-thon.
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Lead Ambassadors - Provide support and fellowship to our new St. Serra families throughout the school year.
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Vice President of Father Daughter Dance - One of the most heartfelt and anticipated events of the school year.
We have multiple opportunities and ways to get involved in PTO, and everyone is welcome! Please contact serrapto@serraschool.org for more information.
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Please join us at our next Serra Social Event for a little "me" time with other moms on Thursday, March 24, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The $40 buy-in includes food, appetizers and adult beverages. Spots are limited - register below. |
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Faith in Action: March Opportunities |
Join us in service to our community at Family Assistance Ministries on Saturday, March 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Help sort and organize food items collected as part of Family Assistance Ministry's food drive, for distribution to those in need in the community. St. 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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Library Volunteers Needed! |
Here's a great opportunity to get some service hours! Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Multiple shifts are available between 7:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day. Questions? Ready to sign up? Please email: volunteer@serraschool.org
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