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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Snapshot: Upcoming Events

March 12-April 19      Serra Campus Closed
April 3                        Outstanding Student Award deadline
April 20                      Anticipated Campus Re-Opening
May 2                         UCSF Sports Physicals at Mission Bay 
Distance Learning at Serra Extended 

Due to the ongoing health crisis, the distance learning program will be extended. We received information today from the Archdiocese of San Francisco that requires closure through April 20.  However, Serra fully anticipates this time frame to be extended through May 1 in line with the extension announced earlier today by the six Bay Area counties governing public schools.  We will confirm this extension in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adjust to this evolving situation. 
Attendance Policy in Effect During Closure

Please remember to call your son in if he is sick and will be unable to attend remote classes on a particular day.  All absences must be communicated by 7:30 a.m. 

Please email attendance@serrahs.com or call 650-345-8207.  Voicemails will be retrieved. Unless excused, all students are expected to complete all activities and assignments that are designed for each day a particular class is in session and by the deadline established by each teacher. 
Daily Updates Posted on Serra Website 

We know that distance learning and  soc ial distancing can present feelings of uneasiness and uncertainty. We hope t o ease these feelings by bringing  you current information through  our website . Please visit our  website  daily for answers to your questions and the latest information surrounding our school closure. 

Upload your feel-good stories on how our community is helping one another. We are all in this together!
Outstanding Student Award Applications Due April 3

It's time to apply for the Outstanding Student Award! Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors who have a cumulative 3.5 GPA (unweighted) or 3.7 (weighted),  have participated in three or more extra curricular activities from at least two different departments, and have a good disciplinary record  may be eligible. 

Please complete the Outstanding Student Application by Friday, April 3, 2020 by 2:30 p.m.  so that the Student Services Personnel can make selections. 
Fund A Dream Fundraiser still going strong

Thank you to all of our supporters who saw the imminent need to raise funds for our tuition assistance program through Fund a Dream. Even though we had to cancel our actual gathering, the community came together to support this important mission.

Fund a Dream is more than a social event, it is a fundraiser dedicated solely to tuition assistance for Padres who would like to attend Serra but do not have the money to do so. Over the course of 15 years, the Serra community has raised $5 million in this effort. To date, this year, we have collectively raised nearly $375,000. 

We are so grateful for your generosity, especially during these times of economic uncertainty.  This challenging situation only underscores our need to continue to provide this opportunity for future and current Padres. 

We believe the need is now more than ever. We need to support the young men who aspire to be formed in a community of faith who will go forward to make a difference in the world - Now more than ever. 

We are deeply grateful for your support - Now more than ever!

Mike & Barry Full FAD
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Lockheed Martin Space High School Internship


Interested in space? You could be the perfect candidate to apply for this 10-week summer internship program through Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale. High school interns work 30 hours a week in engineering and software. Students who benefit from the program are those interested in a STEM field. Applications open in March, interviews in April and May and the internship runs from June through August. Interested students should complete a profile on our partner platform  Tallo
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Summer Driver's Ed - June 15-27 
Is your son ready to get behind the wheel? This summer, Driver's Education Class is scheduled to take place between June 15  through June 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.  Sign up through the Serra link to  Summer  School.
For more information, contact  Tom Monaghan.
Free Sports Physicals with Cardiac Screening

UCSF Sports Medicine is offering free sports physicals with cardiac screenings open to the first 500 registered student athletes. Registration is open; however UCSF has advised all non-essential large gatherings be canceled from March 10 through April 15, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and  will follow UCSF and San Francisco Department of Public Health recommendations and provide updated information as circumstances warrant regarding our May 2, 2020 event. The event is scheduled UCSF's Orthopaedic Institute at its Mission Bay campus.
Okizu Junior Volunteer Program this Summer

Okizu's Junior Volunteer program is a free two-week leadership training opportunity to learn how to better work with youth. The Oziku community serves childhood cancer patients and their siblings. Volunteer hours will be provided upon completion of the program.

Volunteers must be 16 or 17 years old and have a desire to work with children. 

For more information, visit the website at Okizu or email for information. 

Junior Volunteer Session Dates: 
Session 1: June 8 - June 21 
Session 2: June 15 - June 28 
Session 3: July 6 - July 19 
Session 4: July 13 - July 26 
Session 5: July 20 - August 2
Order Your Serra Gear Online Today!
There are many new items in the online store! Check out our new women's line and our new men's outerwear. We are excited to partner with Sportpacks.com for our clothing and spirit wear. 

Please  CLICK HERE to place orders for T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, hats and more!
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    Aimee Lewis Strain
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