A MESSAGE FROM SR. PRINCIPAL, MR. TOLZDA | |
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Dear St. Serra Parents:
The first week of school is now complete and I could not be happier. This has been one of the best openings that I have witnessed in my years as a school administrator. The students and teachers are settling very well into their daily routines. It is a pleasure to see the children interact with one another, play at recess and lunch, and fully immerse themselves into life at school. We are very blessed to have such wonderful children at St. Serra, and to be able to play a significant role in their educational journey.
Our Back-to-School Nights are coming up soon. Grades five through eight will be on Wednesday, August 31, grades two through four will be on Wednesday, September 7, and Preschool through grade one will be on Tuesday, September 13. This is a great opportunity to come to campus, get to know your child’s teacher, and learn more about what to expect in the classroom this year. I highly encourage you to be at these informative events. This is one way in which you can take an active role in your child's academic experience, and demonstrate to them the importance of school and education in your family.
Always striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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MONDAY,
August 29
First Day of School
Preschool 3-Day and 5-Day
5th and 6th Grade Boys' Flag Football Tryouts
2:45-4:15 p.m. on the St. Serra field
5th Grade Girls' Volleyball Tryouts
2:45-4:15 p.m. in the SAC
7th and 8th Grade Girls' Volleyball Tryouts
4:00-5:15 p.m. in the SAC
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TUESDAY,
August 30
First Day of School
Preschool 2-Day
6th Grade Boys' Flag Football Tryouts
2:45-4:15 p.m. on the St. Serra field
6th Grade Girls' Volleyball Tryouts
2:45-4:15 p.m. in the SAC
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WEDNESDAY,
August 31
Minimum Day Dismissal
11:30 a.m. for Grades TK-2 and 12:10 p.m. for Grades 3-8
Battle of the Books (B.O.B.) Student Meeting
12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Parent Hub
Back-to-School Night at St. Serra
6:00-7:30 p.m. Grades 5-8
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THURSDAY,
September 1
PTO Meeting
8:15 a.m. in the Parent Hub - all parents are welcome
JOIN VIRTUALLY
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FRIDAY,
September 2
Spirit Shirt Friday
Wear your 2022-23 spirit shirt with uniform bottoms
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Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. | |
WEEKLY UPDATES BY GRADE LEVEL | |
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We kick off our St. Serra Back-to-School Nights this week on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for Grades 5-8. Report directly to your child's homeroom when you arrive. Click the button below to view the itinerary.
Parents of middle school students in Small Group (SG) and Advanced Plus ELA and/or Math - please click on the button below for additional times and instructions.
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Save these dates for additional Back-to-School Night events:
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Grades 2-4
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Preschool - Grade 1
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Student Behavior and Expectations
Administration has visited all grade levels/classes to review behavior expectations (dress code, behavior, etc.). Please take time to review our Parent Student Handbook located on our website.
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The transition to a new school year can be a bit challenging at first. Our Student Council and Student Ambassadors are here to help! Starting Monday, August 29, and continuing through Friday, September 9, members of Student Council and Student Ambassadors will help TK-1st grade students walk to their classroom during morning traffic. These wonderful student helpers will be interspersed along the entire traffic route and ready to help our youngest students get to class. | | | | |
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Closed Campus Reminder
Please remember that we are a closed campus. Parents are not to be on campus without first checking in with the School Office. This applies throughout the school day, including morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. If you are walking your child to/from campus, you may drop them off or pick them up at the chapel gate, or drop them off at the walker gate (mornings only) which is located on the Banderas side of the PEB. However, you may not enter the campus from these locations.
Note: Preschool parents, due to state requirements to physically sign your child in/out of school daily, are exempt from this policy.
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Important Action Item Regarding EMAILS | |
To ensure that you receive communications from St. Serra, please make sure that your current/correct email is listed in FACTS by updating your contact information through the FACTS Family Portal (Family / Family Home - click on the pencil to edit your contact information). SEE SCREEN SHOT
It is also important that all families add our "serraschool.org" domain to your safe senders list and any services used to help manage your email account (such as boxbe.com) - this will ensure that all St. Serra-generated emails coming to you, including those from teachers and staff, will be able to go through to your inbox.
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Homework Club for grades one, two, three and four have currently reached maximum capacity. If you have already registered, your child is enrolled for the 2022-23 school year and is able to start on Tuesday, September 6, after school. If you have not yet registered and would like to be added to the waitlist for one of these grades, send an email to:
eburrola@serraschool.org.
Homework Club teachers for the 2022-23 school year have been posted to the website. Click below for more information.
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Love to sing? If so, there's good news - the St. Serra choirs are starting up for the 2022-23 school year! Click on the button below to find out more. | | | | |
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The St. Serra Junior Thespian Troupe is starting up on Monday, September 26, after school (2:40-3:30 p.m.) in the Middle School Music Room. This group is open to students in grades six through eight. Students will participate in theatre games, skits and songs, and will attend the Junior Thespian Festival. For more details, click on the button below. | | |
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Make Some Memories with Yearbook Squad
Yearbook Squad is open to 8th Grade students, and will start on Monday, September 12, after school (2:40-3:30 p.m.) in the SCLC Creativity Lab. 8th grade students who are interested in helping to create the 2022-2023 St. Serra yearbook should attend. For more details, click on the button below.
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Our St. Serra Student Store is open! Please see our hours of operation below. The Student Store has Lands' End sample uniform items for sizing; you may also shop the used uniform inventory. Sketchbooks (grades TK-4) and recorders (grades 3-4) are also available for sale, in-store and online.
2022-23 Hours of Operation
Tuesdays - 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Thursdays - 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.
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Volunteering at St. Serra | |
We are working on a new page on our website that will have information on all active volunteer opportunities. You will be able to easily access this page from the "quick links" menu on our school's homepage, as well as from the "VOLUNTEER" link at the top of every St. Serra Sunday News.
In the meantime, our PTO is looking for volunteer support across various committees this year. If you are interested in getting involved with PTO events and programs, please email us at:
serrapto@serraschool.org
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Concert on the Green: Get Your Tickets Now! | |
Tickets are on sale NOW for our second annual Concert on the Green, "Serra Fest", taking place on Sunday, September 18, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Last year was a BLAST, so don't miss out on this year's fun family event, featuring the band Rogue Radio!
Note: there is no school on Monday, September 19.
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DIOCESAN AND LOCAL PARISH NEWS | |
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Cubs Night at JSerra HS
The "Cubs Clinic" for K-8 girls interested in pep squad is coming up on Saturday, September 3, followed by "Cubs Night" on Friday, September 16. Cubs will first learn sideline cheers and a halftime routine at the Cubs Clinic, then participate in the halftime show at the Varsity football game on Cubs Night. For more information, CLICK HERE or view the flyer:
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Building a Civilization of Love
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will be coming to speak at Servite on Tuesday, October 25. His topic will be "A Catholic Response to Racism." This evangelistic event is aimed at directly addressing the topic of racism in order to help us grow as Catholics. Everyone is welcome - click the link below for details.
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