A MESSAGE FROM SR. PRINCIPAL, MR. TOLZDA | |
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Dear St. Serra Parents,
Within any great organization, whether it is an educational institution, an athletic club, or a professional business, success hinges on the culture that exists within that organization. At St. Serra, our culture is also represented by the way in which things are done around our school. It can be seen as a roadmap guided by the principles and core values that have been established for everyone in our school to follow, and by which we are expected to operate.
Our parent community is greatly involved in our school and the impact of parental involvement on our school’s culture is significant. It establishes that we are “one big family” that works together, supports each other, and rallies together around our common goal of ensuring an excellent educational experience for our children. Everything that we do at St. Serra is geared towards the overall benefit of our children.
Having a significant number of parents and staff working together toward a goal or objective for our school is very common at St. Serra. Just last week, we had nearly 700 grandparents and “special friends” at our school to visit with our students and teachers, and more than 300 guests in attendance at our biggest fundraising event of the year the very next evening. It was a great two days at St. Serra.
To have an exceptional school, and one that separates us from others, we need everybody coming together doing their part and pitching in where they can for our school to succeed. Teamwork brings people together, and to get things done, we must rely on one another. Where there is unity, there is strength! That's how organizations remain successful. At St. Serra, everyone should feel that they are a part of our “team” and everybody works together for the sake of the team.
We will continue to emphasize and work on creating an environment that is fun, positive and inclusive, both for our students and for our families. When we work hard and have fun together, it is seen and witnessed by our children, who are forming meaningful memories of their time at St. Serra, and who will eventually go on to one day to be involved in their own children’s school and education.
Always striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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TUESDAY,
March 14
Vision and Hearing Testing
Students in Grades K, 1, 3 & 7
Scoliosis Testing
Grade 7 Girls
Grade 8 Boys
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WEDNESDAY,
March 15
REGULAR/FULL SCHOOL DAY
Vision and Hearing Testing
Students in Grades K, 1, 3 & 7
Scoliosis Testing
Grade 7 Girls
Grade 8 Boys
St. Serra Parent Education Series
"What Parents Need to Know About the Fentanyl Crisis"
6:00 p.m.
Student Activity Center
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THURSDAY,
March 16
St. Serra FUNlunch:
Chick-fil-A!
Preorders only. No Choicelunch service.
Vision and Hearing Testing
Students in Grades K, 1, 3 & 7
Scoliosis Testing
Grade 7 Girls
Grade 8 Boys
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FRIDAY,
March 17
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Diocesan Spring Educator Day
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WEEKLY UPDATES BY GRADE LEVEL | |
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40% Off Sale for School Uniforms
Save on all your uniform needs, or get stocked up for next year! Sale runs March 18-31, 2023. For full details and coupon codes, click on the flyer below. SHOP NOW
Did you know? You can use Scrip from our Rebate Program to purchase items from Lands’ End, and earn a 15% rebate (50% of rebate as a reduction in tuition and 50% as a tax deductible donation to St. Serra). Want to know more? Visit the REBATE/SCRIP page on our website or email rebate@serraschool.org.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF TUITION RATES FOR 2023-24
Tuition rates for the 2023-2024 school year are now published. 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
THIS WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in our Student Activity Center. Receive two volunteer service hours for attending!
Sergeant Brian Gunsolley from the Orange County 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 important and informative presentation; being aware may be the difference between life and death.
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Lockdown Drill, Tomorrow, Monday, March 13
We will be conducting a Lockdown Drill tomorrow, Monday, March 13, as part of our ongoing student and staff safety protocols. Please take a few minutes to have a conversation with your child(ren) regarding the importance of these safety drills and why we have them. We appreciate your help and will continue to make safety a top priority on our school campus.
For more information about our school safety drills, please click the link below.
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Chick-fil-A FUNlunch is this THURSDAY, March 16!
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PLACE ORDERS! Please note, Choicelunch will not be available on Thursday, March 16, and there is no school on Friday, March 17.
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2023 Academic Decathlon Results
Congratulations to our 2023 St. Serra Academic Decathlon Team for winning first place in Team Logic, and to Andrew M. for taking third place in Individual Math. We are so proud for your hard work and accomplishments!
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St. Serra Spotlight
Get to know our St. Serra faculty and staff! This week, our spotlight brings you Mrs. Stephanie Leavey, Teacher for 2nd and 4th Grade Advanced Plus ELA and Math. Click below to read more about Mrs. Leavey!
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Did You Volunteer at Anchor Ball?
If so, please remember to log your hours (and any other unlogged volunteer hours you have completed from June 9, 2022 to present). Remember, each TK-8 family is required to complete and log a minimum of 40 volunteer hours for the 2022-2023 school year.
CLICK HERE for instructions on how to log hours.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Dana Hardenburgh:
dhardenburgh@serraschool.org
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Summer 2023 at St. Serra
St. Serra summers are BACK! We are offering summer programs, including Extended Care options, for preschool-aged students through age 11, during the month of July 2023. Click on the links below for additional details and to register.
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Moana Jr.
Hei! Hei! Hei! Moana Jr. is coming to St. Serra in 2 weeks! Get your tickets, pre-order your flower bouquets, and fill out your Break-a-Leg grams today! Don't miss this amazing show with our St. Serra bears from Grades 1-8. Click the link for more information!
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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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St. Serra Sports News
Visit our ATHLETICS WEBPAGE for the latest information about Spring 2023 sports.
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Register Now for "Zen the Day Away" 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. Click the link below to register.
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The Harlem Wizards are BACK!
Don't miss out on the game of the season - the Wizards vs. St. Serra Teachers/Staff! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
St. Serra Student Activity Center
Limited Reserved, Courtside Plus and Benchwarmer Tickets available, so don't wait to purchase! Don't miss your opportunity to meet the players up close and personal at a pre-game meet & greet with your purchase of Courtside Plus or Benchwarmer tickets.
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Mother Son Event 2023
Who is ready for the next Mother Son baseball event? Join us for a night of fun with your son(s) at Angels Stadium!
Saturday, May 6, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Want to tailgate beforehand? Join us under the "big A" at 4:30 p.m. for a little meet and greet. Some snacks will be provided; bring your own drinks. Tickets are on sale today through April 16, 2023!
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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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