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Dear St. Serra Parents,
One of my favorite times of the school day at St. Serra is lunch time. Not because of the anticipation of eating my lunch, but of having the opportunity to watch students ‘play’ during this time. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report, The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children, playing with both parents and peers is key to building thriving brains, bodies and social bonds―all important in today's world. Research shows play can improve children's abilities to plan, organize, get along with others, and regulate emotions. In addition, play helps with language, math and social skills, and even helps children cope with stress.
At St. Serra, our children are supervised by adults on campus to help ensure their safety and well-being. However, our children play on their own terms during recess and lunch time. They choose their own teams, they make up their own rules, they choose who they want to play with, they usually solve their own problems, and they take turns without the guidance of adults and parents doing everything for them. In today’s world, that doesn’t occur too often as there seems to be someone always telling them how to do something, when to do something and why they should do it. It is very refreshing to see our children act in this manner.
We will continue to monitor and watch our students to ensure their safety as always and we will also encourage them to express the enjoyment of ‘play’, using their imagination and creativity.
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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Monday,
April 19
• School Mass, 10:30 a.m. (Formal uniform required for 5th & 3rd grade students ONLY)
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Friday,
April 23
• Food for Friends Food Drive
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School Mass Tomorrow, April 19 |
Please join us virtually on Monday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate our School Mass. Fr. Duy will be out lead celebrant, and will be joined by Fr. Angelos and Fr. Jim as co-celebrants. To view the livestreamed Mass on SerraSchool.org, please visit the Parents Section. A username and password is required (please enter your personal FACTS username and password). |
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Food for Friends Monthly Food Drive |
Our next "Food for Friends" monthly food drive will be this Friday, April 23. Our local Food Banks continue to need our help! What seems like a small amount can truly help a family in need and any contribution is greatly appreciated! |
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Update Approved Individuals for Child Pick Up |
It is extremely important that the information we have regarding your emergency pick up contacts is accurate and up to date. Please log into your family FACTS account and make sure that the persons you have listed as pick up contacts are those individuals that we have authorization to release your child(ren) to in the case of an emergency. |
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Morning Drop-off Reminder |
Please remember that the earliest time you may drop off your students in the morning is 7:10 a.m. Teachers are not always in their classrooms prior to 7:10 and there is no one available for supervision. If you need to drop off your student earlier, Extended Care opens at 6:30 a.m. Thank you for your attention as we continually focus on student safety. |
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Summer Programs Offered through TACSC |
The Association of Catholic Student Councils (TACSC) has been an important partner to our Catholic schools. The mission of TASCS is simple: To Grow Leaders. Erin C.O. Barisano, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools at the Diocese of Orange is pleased to share the good news that TACSC will once again be offering their Summer Conference for students. |
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COVID-19 Protocol & Student Symptom Decision Tree |
The CDC and the Orange County Health Care Agency continually review and adjust their suggested practices and protocols based on emerging information about COVID-19. This memo is to announce some important changes regarding St. Serra’s COVID-19 protocols based on CDC and OCHCA guidance. Effective January 1, 2021, St. Serra has updated the return-to-school policy when a student is exposed to COVID-19. |
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Volunteers Needed for Season's Luncheon Next Sunday! |
We are looking for parents like you to help the day of the event, April 25! This event cannot succeed without parent involvement and support and we are in need of additional volunteers. Volunteer hours this year will count towards next year. Why wait?! |
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Cinco de Mayo Moms and Margaritas Registration Open |
Join us for tacos, margaritas and more on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. $50 per person. This event will sell out! Registration is now open. Hosted by: Melissa Brown. |
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Mark Your Calendar - Biggest Driver Grade Level Fun in May |
The Biggest Driver is a friendly competition for all our Serra Bears. The Biggest Driver Spirit Week is May 10 through May 14 which will include daily raffles and luck of the draw contests. This year we find out which grade is the Biggest Driver for St. Serra’s Annual Fund. The winning grade will receive a pizza party & Dippin’ Dots day to celebrate the win!
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