Dear Serra Parents and Guardians,
It has been a wonderful week with so many students back on campus. It is great to see all of our grades on campus as one complete Padre community. However, we are experiencing higher than anticipated daily opting in and out of in-person instruction. As a result, for the final month of school, we are closing the option to make daily choices on student learning models.
Beginning Monday, May 10, students will remain in their chosen learning model until the end of the semester. Students who have opted for in-person instruction will be expected to be on campus every day and will not be allowed to access instruction remotely. Conversely, students who have opted for distance learning will remain at home during the school day for Zoom classes. The only students allowed to access instruction remotely are those who must quarantine due to travel or exposure and those who are declared distance learning students.
In-person students who are not on campus during instruction time will be marked absent and distance learners who are not on Zoom will be marked absent.
Please understand that this policy is mandatory, as we have an obligation to maintain an accurate attendance record as well as to comply with the pandemic framework’s guidelines for contract tracing.
Students who are ill should follow the same protocols that have been in place at Serra during pre-pandemic guidelines:
Any student absence must be reported to the Attendance Office prior to the school day beginning by either calling (650) 345-8207 option 1 or by emailing [email protected].
We thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Sincerely,
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Charlie McGrath
Principal
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Barry Thornton, Ed.D.
President
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Serra is Proud to Announce This Year's Valedictorians |
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Serra is proud to announce that Justin Anderson, Shayan Kothari and Nicolas Button have been chosen as the Class of 2021 valedictorians! These talented young men epitomize the essence of a true Padre and we are so proud of them!
Button will speak at graduation on May 29, Anderson spoke at the Mother-Son Mass on May 1 and Shayan Kothari will speak at the Senior Awards on May 20. Congratulations, Padres, and thank you for representing the Class of 2021!
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Prom Forms Needed to Attend Senior Outdoor Prom
Senior Prom is around the corner and we want to remind all attending seniors to be sure to have all their forms filled out so they can enjoy this memory together.
Tickets are still available. If you would like to attend, please complete the following steps:
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***Attention Seniors and Parents ***
Please look for additional information in a separate email outlining some key details about our in-person graduation ceremony. Thank you!
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Serra Senior Lunch Scheduled for May 19 at 11:30 a.m.
The Serra Senior Lunch will take place on May 19. We want to have 100 percent participation, so please sign up to attend this momentous event!
We will have a slew of exciting prizes we will raffle off during the luncheon. On campus or off campus. we want you to be a part of this fun-filled senior experience. Raffle prizes include:
- Samsung 65 inch 4K TV
- Portable Bose Speaker
- Apple Earbuds
- JBL Speaker Alarm Clock
- $50 Visa Gift Card
- Beats Headphones
- JBL Mini Speaker
- $50 DoorDash Gift Certificates
Join our alumni network at alumni.serrahs.com and register here for the luncheon. The lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 19, on the Serra blacktop.
We look forward to seeing you all there! Go Padres Class of 2021! Check out the video:
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Serra 4.0 Seniors Honored by San Mateo City Council
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Hats off to the Serra's graduating honors students who were recognized on Monday by the City of San Mateo at its City Council meeting. These students were recognized for their incredible academic achievements and their ability to maintain a 4.0 grade point average. These Serra students were honored at the Annual Honor Student Recognition portion of the May meeting. Click the link below to watch the video. (Item begins at 1:29) Congratulations, Padres!
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Black Parent Association of SMUHSD Events
- 36th Annual Virtual Baccalaureate Ceremony | Sunday, May 16 at 3 p.m.
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Last Senior Retreat Opportunity this Friday, May 7
Seniors, looking for an opportunity to reconnect with your peers? Registration for the final 2021 Senior Retreat is now open!
The final retreat will be offered this Friday, May 7. Give yourself the time and space you deserve to reflect on your time as a Padre with gratitude, process your journey at Serra, and look forward to what lies ahead after graduation. Take a few hours for yourself to pray and become closer to God and your Serra community. Come as you are! Questions? Contact Mr. Bruno Register here today!
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COVID Testing to Continue Throughout School Year |
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Testing appointments for on campus covid testing available through the end of the school year!
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Yearbook Submissions Needed From Senior Families for Free Ad Pages
This year the yearbook staff wants to offer something unique to each graduate in recognition of the ever-changing year they have experienced. Instead of offering paid senior ads in the back of the book, the students on staff are highlighting each senior in the senior portrait section. We are asking each family to submit photos of their graduate and to send in a message to their senior that they will see when they receive their last Serra Yearbook. Please look at the options below, upload any photos you would like shown. Please note that the larger the file size, the higher the resolution when we print. We welcome you to write a message to your graduate, and please keep the message to 50 words or less to ensure the font is large enough to read.
Students on the yearbook staff are hoping to have a 100 percent participation from all senior families! All submissions must be received by May 14, 2021 in order to be included in the yearbook.
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Summer School For Advancement
Do you want to get ahead and free up your schedule for electives and/or higher math classes?
Well, It's time to sign up for Geometry for Advancement or Honors Geometry for advancement this summer. The classes are filling up fast! Check with your counselor to see if you qualify. You must also turn in a mathematics contract to Mrs. Lee before the end of the school year to complete your registration.
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Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in San Mateo on May 8
There will be a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for the local community near San Mateo this Saturday, May 8 beginning at 10 a.m.
The clinic will take place in the small gym at San Mateo High School, 506 North Delaware Street in San Mateo.
Don't forget your photo ID including name, address & date of
birth. Appointments are encouraged, walk ups are also welcome. All people ages 18+ in San Mateo County are welcome.
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It's a Hole in One for Varsity Golf Team
Congratulations to the Varsity Golf Team for winning the WCAL North division title. The Padres defeated SI at the Presidio by 10 strokes to go 9-1 on the season and clinch the title. The team is made up of Seniors Will Ellard, Brandon Jones, Jackson Furukawa, Rami Redman, Junior Dominic Silver, and Sophomores Trevor Moquin, William Walsh, and Chris Zeidan. Go Padres!
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During the month of December, we showcased Padre family-owned businesses. We had an overwhelming response to this effort and have decided to continue to showcase these businesses.
We hope this year, you'll shop local and patronize these Padre businesses!
Thank you for your community support and remember to shop small, shop local, shop Padre!
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Thank you to all in Attendance for Mother-Son Prayer Service
Thank you to all the moms and sons who attended our Mother-Son Prayer Service last Saturday night and a big thanks to 2021 Valedictorian Justin Anderson for his incredible contributions during his speech. What a memory to cherish!
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Download our free Serra App TODAY!
Select your mobile app store below and download directly to your device. Or, search for the app on your phone. Once you download the app, you can log in with your last name and email address.
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Wishing you all a wonderful week!
Director of Marketing and Communications
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Junipero Serra High School | 451 West 20th Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403 | serrahs.com
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