A MESSAGE FROM SR. PRINCIPAL, MR. TOLZDA | |
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Dear St. Serra Parents,
Next Sunday, December 11, St. Serra will be premiering our new “Serra Sundays: Who Let the Bears Out” events at San Francisco Solano and Holy Trinity Catholic churches. ‘Serra Sundays’ is an opportunity for our children to attend Mass with their family and participate in showcasing our wonderful school. Our choir will be performing, and there will be a slide presentation on the highlights of student life at St. Serra. Soon, we will be announcing a date in the spring when ‘Serra Sundays’ will take place at St. Killian and Santiago de Compostela.
The following grade levels are requested to attend Mass with their families on Sunday, December 11, in their formal St. Serra uniform:
Solano Catholic (10:30 a.m. Mass) - Preschool, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th Grades
Holy Trinity (10:30 a.m. Mass) - TK/K, 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th Grades
If you have more than one student in your family and their grade levels are assigned to attend different parishes, you are welcome to choose which Mass you would like to attend. Students who attend one of these Masses will receive a non-uniform dress pass for Monday, December 12. In addition, the classroom with the most participation will be rewarded with a pizza party!
Why are we having ‘Serra Sundays’ and asking families to attend these Masses, which may be outside their normal Sunday routine? We want people in our parish communities to know we are their parish school, and that there are daily efforts to provide our children with a Christ-centered foundation that is preparing them to be disciples of Jesus.
3 John 1-4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth”.
Please help support our efforts to ‘pack the church’ with our St. Serra students and families next Sunday, and let people know that great things are happening at St. Serra. I look forward to seeing you at Mass on ‘Serra Sunday’!
Always striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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TUESDAY,
December 6
Non-Uniform Dress Pass for qualified students who turned in a gift for Adopt-a-Family by December 2
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WEDNESDAY,
December 7
Minimum Day Dismissal
Preschool-2nd at 11:30 a.m. 3rd-8th at 12:10 p.m.
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THURSDAY,
December 8
PTO Meeting
8:15 a.m. in the Parent Hub - all parents are welcome
JOIN VIRTUALLY
All-School Mass
10:30 a.m. in the Student Activity Center; formal uniforms required for grades K-8
Group Yearbook Photos (following Mass): Serranade and Junior Thespians
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FRIDAY,
December 9
Adopt-a-Family FINAL Gift Contribution Deadline
SPIRIT SHIRT DAY - Wear your 2022-23 spirit shirt with uniform bottoms
TK Burgers FUNlunch Today!
TK-8 students;
PRE-ORDERS only; no walk-ups, no Choicelunch today
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WEEKLY UPDATES BY GRADE LEVEL | |
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All-School Mass on Thursday, December 8
On Thursday December 8, at 10:30 a.m., we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass, with Fr. Jim as our main presider. Parents are welcome to join us on campus for this Mass. We are also excited to welcome our Kindergarten students to this Mass. As a reminder, students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade are to be in formal uniform on Mass days.
At each of our all-school Masses, the students are asked to support the Missions Office/Mission Co-op Appeal by making a small donation to our collection baskets. These monies serve the poorest of children around the world. Thank you for reminding your child(ren) to bring in some change to support this important ministry.
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Carols Around the Lake
Please come see the St. Serra choirs singing at RSM lake on Saturday, December 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Amphitheatre closest to Las Flores Road. Our Bellissima (handbells) students will also be playing a special song with the Serranade choir. There will be additional festive activities around the lake, including a train, Christmas decorations, and photo opportunities! Come support the Tiny Trebles, Serra Singers, and Serranade choirs; its a great way to see our choirs in action, get in the spirit, and enjoy the holiday season! Merry Christmas!
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Adopt-a-Family 2022: FINAL GIFT CONTRIBUTIONS
Please bring in any final gift donations by this Friday, December 9. Click the link below to visit the event webpage and view the homeroom sign-up lists. Thank you to all of our generous families who have already contributed, and many thanks in advance to those who have gifts to bring in this week!
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Christmas Concerts 2022 - Important Details
Our Serra Bears are busy preparing very special programs to celebrate the Christmas season! We are looking forward to welcoming parents and family members to campus to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Please be sure to review these important details regarding dress, parking, arrival times and more.
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Christmas Tops and Accessories December 19-21
Students may wear Christmas-themed shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and accessories to school, Monday, December 19, through Wednesday, December 21. Students must wear uniform bottoms. Please click the link below for full guidelines.
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Find Our NEW Spirit Store on our Homepage!
Looking for some gift ideas? Check out our NEW St. Serra Spirit Store, where you can find St. Serra-branded sweatshirts, polos, t-shirts, hats, and more! New items are being added as inventory becomes available. Uniforms4U also has a storefront in San Juan Capistrano where you can pick up your St. Serra Spirit wear!; shipping is also available!
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The Days of Advent with Brother Francis
Help the whole family prepare for the coming of Christ. Sign up for Brother Francis: The Days of Advent. Join Brother Francis as he leads kids on a daily journey in this special season celebrating the coming of the Lord. These reflections feature meditations, prayers, and suggested activities to keep our focus on Christ this Christmas.
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Rebate (SCRIP) News - HOLIDAY EDITION
'Tis the season for gift card giving! Buying gift cards this year? Be sure to order them through our St. Serra SCRIP program, and earn actual rebates toward your tuition payments! Click "Read More" below for important news on Adopt-a-Family gift cards, Local Vendors (Hanna's, Tutto Fresco and Handel's Ice Cream) and holiday ordering deadlines!
Questions? Email rebate@serraschool.org
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Celebration Book Club Makes a Great Gift!
Looking for a unique gift idea for your Serra Bear(s)? Consider dedicating a book to them through our Celebration Book Club program! Included with your $25 donation:
- Book selection by your student for donation to the library.
- Donation bookplate in the selected book with student's name and your message.
- Your students is the first to check out the book before it goes into circulation.
Click the link below for more information, and to donate a book today!
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Seasons Tuition Assistance Luncheon News
- Tickets to our 10th Annual Seasons Tuition Assistance Luncheon are still available!
- Announcing the Seasons Travel Raffle! The Seasons team is so grateful to offer two amazing trips this year, Palm Desert, CA or Mexico!
- Raffle tickets for our Opportunity Baskets are also available now to our entire school.
- Volunteers needed! Please email seasonsvolunteers@serraschool.org if you are interested.
READ MORE or register/sponsor below!
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LAST DAY TO ORDER: TK Burgers FUNlunch December 9
TODAY, Sunday, December 4, is the LAST DAY to order a meal for the TK Burgers FUNlunch taking place on Friday, December 9. Grades TK through 8 are eligible to order. Meal choices include burgers, grilled cheese and grilled chicken sandwiches. Gluten-free options are also available. All meals come with Lays potato chips, a chocolate chip cookie, and a water. NOTE: There will be NO Choicelunch service on this day.
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Servite Choral Christmas Concert
Our St. Serra community is invited to attend Servite High School's Choral Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 6, at 7 p.m. This free concert will take place at the Anaheim Center for Performing Arts on Servite's campus. The event is open to all families and is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
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Mater Dei Early-Qualification Deadline: December 9, 2022 | Early-Qualification is a conditional acceptance to Mater Dei High School. The advantages of a student being Early-Qualified is finding out about admission earlier than the general admission period, not being subject to a possible waitlist for our freshman class, and finding out about financial aid (if applicable) at the earliest possibility in February. Click below for more information. | | |
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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