Dear Serra Parents and Guardians,
It has been a very smooth transition with our upperclassmen joining the blue cohort for in-person instruction this week. Beginning Monday, we will welcome back all students to campus daily for the remainder of the semester.
We feel so fortunate to bring our entire student population to end this academic year together as Padres. We are grateful to faculty, staff and the families of our Padres who continue to progressive move forward together as one Padre community.
Seniors and parents of seniors should expect to receive a detailed email next week that will highlight the graduation events that are scheduled for May. Please pay close attention to the information in this e-newsletter regarding the senior lunch and also content needed for each senior page in this year's yearbook. Submissions for the yearbook are due May 14. More information is listed below.
Sincerely,
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Charlie McGrath
Principal
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Barry Thornton, Ed.D.
President
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Senior Mother-Son Mass This Saturday Evening
As we begin the graduation season and prepare to celebrate the achievements of your senior sons as they graduate and begin the next phase of their lives, we invite you to join us this Saturday evening for a time of reflection, prayer, and reminiscing together with your sons.
Led by Campus Ministry we look forward to sharing moments of prayer, joy, and laughter with everybody on Saturday, May 1 at 5 p.m. An email link will be sent to seniors with the Zoom link.
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Permission Forms Needed for Senior Outdoor Prom
We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 at our first ever outdoor prom on Saturday, May 15.
Thank you for all of those who signed up over the past few days. Tickets are still available. If you would like to attend, please complete the following steps:
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Serra Senior Lunch Scheduled for May 19 at 11:30 a.m.
Calling all seniors! You are about to graduate and with that comes a huge accomplishment! Not only will you have earned your high school diploma, but you will join the coveted ranks as a Serra alumnus!
To celebrate this milestone and to make sure we stay in contact in the future, we welcome you all to join our alumni network at alumni.serrahs.com and to show our appreciation, we welcome you to join us for a celebratory lunch in your honor! The lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 19, location is to be determined, but the food will be fantastic. All you have to do is sign up on our alumni site.
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 AlarmClock
- $50 Visa Gift Card
We look forward to seeing you all there! Go Padres Class of 2021!
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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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Black Parent Association of SMUHSD Events
- State of the Student Summit | Wednesday, April 28th @ 4:30 pm
- BPA Baccalaureate Scholarship Opportunity | Deadline: April 30 @ 11:59 pm
- 36th Annual Virtual Baccalaureate Ceremony | Sunday, May 16th @ 3:00 pm
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Senior Retreat Opportunities on April 30 or May 7
Seniors, looking for an opportunity to reconnect with your peers? Registration for the 2021 Senior Retreat is now open!
The retreat will be offered on two dates at the Vallombrosa Retreat Center from 9 a.m.-2.p.m. on April 30 and from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. on 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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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 at Serra!
Serra is open for summer! Families can register now for Serra Swim School, Serra Children's Sports and Recreation Camp, Serra Summer School, Padre Rowing Camp and Peninsula Wrestling Clinics. Each program has been carefully reimagined to ensure a high quality, in-person experience while offering a safe and supportive environment with COVID-smart protocols approved by the San Mateo County Health Department.
Under the guidance of a dedicated and fully certified staff, Serra Swim School is offering small group and private lessons in two-week sessions at Serra's beautiful, sunbathed aquatics facility.
The Children's Sports and Recreation Camp, a Serra staple of summer fun for more than 50 years, is offering all-day sessions for youngsters entering grades one through seven.
This year's academic summer school includes the Freshman Bridge Program, which is designed especially for incoming Serra freshmen who can benefit from a review/preview in English, math, and science. Geometry for Advancement and Honors Geometry for Advancement also are offered along with high school courses in English, math, science, and Spanish devised for remediation.
Padre Rowing Camp has three one-week camps scheduled in July. The camps provide an introduction to competitive high school sweep rowing for prospective student-athletes with little or no experience in the sport. Padre Rowing Camp is located at the Bair Island Aquatic Center in Redwood City.
Peninsula Wrestling Clinics use a game-centered approach to introduce the sport of wrestling to boys and girls ages 5 to 12. One-week sessions are scheduled during the month of June.
To learn more about what's happening this summer at Serra, and to register, please visit serrahs.com/summer21.
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Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in South San Francisco
There will be a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for the local community of the City of South San Francisco on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City Parking Lot #16, 616 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco.
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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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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Common Ground Tackles Learning Differences and Distance Learning
Join Common Ground for a panel discussion with CHC Experts Chris Harris, MEd and Kendra Fraka, MSW, moderated by author Deborah Reber.
Supporting Learning Differences While Distance Learning will take place on April 29 at 7 p.m.
Children’s Health Council experts share best practices for parents who are supporting students with learning challenges at home, with a significant emphasis on mental health, promoting executive function skills, social emotional learning and academics.
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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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