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August 15, 2021
Dear St. Serra Parents,

As we begin our journey for the 2021-22 school year, it brings me great pleasure to let you know that we are ‘ready’! Our staff has worked very hard throughout the summer with the anticipation of our students returning to campus.

We will continue with the philosophy and vision for our school of living our Catholic Identity and the Gospel teachings, and we will continue our quest for Academic Excellence! We will be transparent in all that we do and maintain an open door policy for any concerns that may arise. We will provide your children with a beautiful, safe place to learn, and we are committed to being good financial stewards. We will continue to challenge our students, staff, and families to always be ‘their best’ in EVERYTHING we do!

We are committed to working hard to provide your children and families with a great school year, and we feel confident that we will overcome any challenges that may come our way during the 2021-22 school year!

Always Striving,
 
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
School Year Opening Plans
2021-22 School Supply List
School Uniforms
St. Serra School Uniforms are provided through Dennis Uniforms.
Dennis Uniform Delays
Dennis Uniforms has informed us they are experiencing high demand across the country due to increased enrollment across the nation. Due to this, there may be delays to your uniform. Below is a list of acceptable uniforms for those experiencing delays:
  • Polo: White or Navy Blue
  • Bottoms: Khaki or Navy Blue - Shorts, Skirts, Pants
Extended Care Registration
Registration for the 2021-22 Extended Care Programs are officially open! Sign up for Preschool or TK - Grade 8 Extended Care below.
Homework Club Registration
Homework Club will begin on September 7, 2021. To ensure students are receiving the assistance they need, classes will be limited to 12 students in each grade level.
Later Gator Program for
TK - Grade 2 Students
Families who have children in TK-Grade 2 AND Grades 3-8 can participate in the Later Gator Program at no cost. Contact your homeroom teacher to let them know your TK-Grade 2 child(ren) will stay in this program until their older sibling is dismissed.
Spirit Shirt Size Form
All Parents must complete this form, indicating your child(ren)s t-shirt size for their Spirit Shirt. Students will receive their shirt in homeroom the first week of school and can wear them on Friday, August 27, Spirit Day.
Homeroom Lists Now Available
Traffic Pattern: Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pick-up
 
Important Information Regarding Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pick-up
Family Car Visor Placard
Family Car Visor Placard(s) will be given to the oldest child in your family, from their homeroom teacher, on the first day of school for TK-Grade 8 students.
COVID-19 Family Health Commitment Form & Student Symptom Tree
Each student must have this form signed and returned to their homeroom teacher on the first day of school.
Hot Lunch Program Provided by Choice Lunch
Hot lunches will return to St. Serra on Monday, August 30.
PTO Open House & Volunteer Fair: Thursday, August 19
Stop by the Student Activity Center (SAC) on August 19, from 8-10 a.m., and/or 4-6 p.m. This is an opportunity to visit tables and learn more about this year’s events and opportunities!
Volunteer Hours & Opportunities
Your PTO Board would like to help you earn your volunteer hours by checking out a few of our current volunteer opportunities.
Family FUNraiser at Handel's
Join us at our first Family FUNraiser on Friday, September 1 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Handel's Ice Cream in Rancho Santa Margarita!
Concert on the Green at St. Serra
Join us on Sunday, September 26 from 4-7 p.m. (no school on Monday, September 27). Tickets will be on sale beginning Sunday, August 29.
26th Annual Golf Classic at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course
Save the Date: Thursday, November 4 at 12 noon. Tickets will be on sale beginning Sunday, September 12.
PTO 2021-22 Event Calendar
Check out our 2021-2022 PTO Events calendar HERE. Join our first PTO Meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 7, at 8:15 a.m. in the Parent Hub. Questions? Email:
Cub Scouts
Is your son interested in joining Cub Scouts in the fall? The Cub Scout program is for boys in grades K-5. Scouting is a fun, hands-on learning and achievement program.
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