Dear Serra Parents and Guardians,
It is hard to believe that this is our final week of Spotlight on Serra. We will resume the Spotlight e-newsletter when we return to school in the August. During the summer, we will send families a summer communication with all information pertinent to a healthy start to the new academic year. We are continuing to finalize exact bell schedules but will be sending content to families in early June with finalized details.
I would like to take the time to once again thank our Serra community for their patience and trust in us this year. What an incredible school year this turned out to be! We are so proud of our faculty and staff for their ability to adapt to the changing times that this year has thrown at us and continue to provide our students with Serra's trusted academic rigor. We are also extraordinarily proud of our Padres, who were forced to change their schedules numerous times, while continuing to grow and thrive. This year will certainly go down in history as being anything but normal and the overall resilience and dedication shown across the board shows me that Serra is certainly showing its finest side.
This week we are celebrating our seniors. We are so proud of the Class of 2021 and we are thrilled to celebrate their graduation on campus this Saturday. No matter where our alumni are in the world, we are fortunate that they hold the Serra brotherhood close to their hearts. While the pandemic has forced us to change our graduation ceremony traditions, it will not stop our community from rallying around our graduates. Be sure to check out our Class of 2021 Celebration page on our website! Go Padres!
Sincerely,
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Charlie McGrath
Principal
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Congratulations, Seniors!
Visit the Class of 2021 senior page on our website to see quotes, photos, slideshows, academic awards, athletic banners and more!
Let us own it, and let us have that reflection empower us to dive deeper into what it means to be a Padre -- now, and forever.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Valedictorians! |
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Shayan Kothari
Class of 2021 Valedictorian Shayan Kothari ‘21 will head to Duke University in the fall, armed with values he said he amplified during his four transformational years at Serra.
In his speech, which was broadcast during the virtual Senior Academic Awards night on May 20, Shayan highlighted his belief that, “a Padre is someone who puts the needs of others before their own, holds peers accountable and never loses faith during a challenge -- a Padre can overcome and conquer all odds,” he said.
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Nicholas Button
If you ask Nicholas Button ‘21 what drives his motivation, he’ll tell you that it’s his parents’ encouragement to always try his hardest.
“My parents made a ton of sacrifices to let me come to Serra - I have always appreciated them encouraging me to do my best in everything I do,” he said. “I am happy that I have been successful at Serra but my parents cared more about hard work rather than the outcomes.”
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Justin Anderson
They say a dream does not become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. Class of 2021 Valedictorian Justin Anderson ‘21, blended four years of rigorous honors and AP classes, Padre baseball and basketball and a side hussle home business that highlighted his value of hard work.
“Through the teachers and coaches and the large Serra community, you learn the value of hard work and how not shying away from it will help you in every area of your life,” Justin said.
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Please contact MBS directly if you have any questions at 800-325-3252 or by emai [email protected] .
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Serra Fathers' and Mothers' Club End of Year In-Person Social
Come and join Serra moms and dads for an in-person social on June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame. Register today to join us for the 2021 End of Year Social! This will be the first time our parent clubs have come together as a community for the first time since the pandemic! Registration is $10 before June 1 and prices jump to $20 per person after June 1. This price includes your first drink and appetizers.
The long-standing tradition of building friendships with other Padre parents makes your son's high school experience more worthwhile for the entire family! The Serra Fathers’ and Serra Mothers' clubs offer a great opportunities to meet other parents socially through volunteer and social activities. We are proud of our Padre community and would love to have full support and participation of our Padre parents.
Early Bird Registration for annual memberships is open through August 6. Membership prices go up thereafter.
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Serra Junior Hosting Canned Food Drive Through Friday!
Junior Matthew Kamienski is hosting a canned food drive pick up with all proceeds going to support the St. Vincent de Paul food locker at St. Matt's. Click here to choose a day for him to stop by your house to pick up your food donations from your porch. Thank you Matt for your leadership and your service to help those in our community who need assistance.
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There's Still Time: Parent Pledge Donations Accepted Through June 30
We are seeing a spike in the amount of donations being directed to the annual Parent Pledge. If you have not donated this year, you still have until June 30.
Parent participation in giving to the Padre Fund is an annual ask. We are so thankful to our parents who have already made a donation.
For the last five weeks of Serra’s fiscal year, we have created a Parent Participation Challenge for those who have not yet made an annual donation to the Padre Fund. Help your son’s class reach its parent participation goal FIRST by making your gift today! Gifts of any amount count, and we are grateful for gifts at any and all levels. Together we can make a difference - make a difference for your Padre today!
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On Campus Testing for Students on June 2, June 9
For those who need to test for athletics, we will have testing on campus, June 2 and June 9 from 9-1pm. If you have already made an appointment before or after those times, please log in and reschedule your appointments.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this regard!
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Serra Summer School Offers Remediation Courses
Serra Summer School is offering remediation courses in Spanish, English, Algebra, Chemistry and Biology. If you end the semester or any previous semester with a D+ or below in these classes, it's time to sign up! Check in with your counselor to see if you can benefit from any of these offerings. Summer classes begin on June 14 to July 16--check the Summer School page on the Serra Website for more details.
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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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Zoph Library Blog Explores the Incredible Minecraft Possibilities
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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 summer!
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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