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Dear St. Serra Catholic Parents,
Our school will celebrate Discover Catholic Schools week November 14-20. This week is designated to help schools connect with prospective families who are looking for the right school for their children. We will host the Discover St. Serra event on Tuesday, November 16, at 6:00 p.m. to share information about St. Serra and showcase why St. Serra is so special.
National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Now entering its 48th anniversary year, CSW has traditionally been held the last week in January, from the last Sunday in January to the following Saturday. Thus, from January 30 – February 5, 2022, we recognize the traditional Celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This will serve as the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
Recently, our Admissions Department has experienced a big influx of families reaching out to us in an attempt to learn more about our school. As you know, the area public schools are in the midst of making many changes to curriculum, and student discipline is at an all-time low. Consequently, many families are searching for a school that teaches the traditional Catholic curriculum and identity, a school that is striving for academic excellence and uses best educational practices. St. Serra checks those boxes. Our students will observe Discover Catholic Schools Week with various activities to celebrate the great work and good news of our Catholic school.
Always Striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Minimum Day Dismissal
(Preschool-Grade 2 at 11:30 a.m. & Grades 3-8 at 12:10 p.m.)
Family FUNraiser at Selmas in Ladera Ranch
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FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 19
Spirit Shirt Friday!
Fall Student Rally
(Due to COVID restrictions, this will be a student/staff rally only.)
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On Thursday, November 18, our parish priests will provide the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Serra for students in Grades 6-8 who have already received their First Reconciliation. All students in Grades 6-8 should wear formal uniforms that day. Students who have not received their First Reconciliation or are not Catholic, will spend some time in prayer while other students in their grade receive the Sacrament. |
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Trimester 1 SLAs Coming Soon |
Trimester 1 ended on Friday, November 12. For the first time, we are merging grades from Canvas to FACTS for our SLAs. Please bear with us this week as we work through any issues with this new process. A Constant Contact will go out when SLAs are ready to view in FACTS, accompanied by directions on viewing the SLAs. |
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Catholic Math League
First Round Results
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Congratulations to our students who had an outstanding first round of the Catholic Math League Competition. Current standings as of November 10, 2021 are:
5th Grade: #1 in the nation
6th Grade: #1 in the nation
PreAlgebra (7th): #2 in the nation
Algebra: #5 in the nation
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Rebate News:
ThanksScriping Days are coming November 18 and 19!
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Earn up to 20% with over 105 bonuses on eGift cards and reloadable cards. See all bonuses on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in your RaiseRight app. For any Rebate Program questions email rebate@serraschool.org.
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St. Serra Families can help support the School Library by dedicating a book in honor of your St. Serra Student! |
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Student Symptom Decision Tree (updated 10/4/21) |
Please see the recently updated Student Symptom Decision Tree document last updated on October 4. |
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Current Job Openings at St. Serra |
Please click the link below to view the current job openings here at St. Serra.
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SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon |
Grab a friend and join us for an afternoon of solidarity and celebration, united in our common goal! “To Everything There is a SEASON”, A Women’s Luncheon Dedicated to Catholic Education for Those in Need, is one of the most treasured traditions at St. Serra! Please join us for our 9th Annual SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in the Student Activity Center. Early bird ticket sales will be available on Sunday, November 21 in the St. Serra Sunday News.
Do you have a service or company that would like to contribute to Tuition Assistance? Please email us at: seasons@serraschool.org.
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St. Serra FUNlunch - Friday, December 10 |
For the first time ever, St. Serra will have Chick-fil-A on campus! Meal ordering is now open. Options include: Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich or 8-count Nuggets. All meals come with sauces on the side, chips and a cookie (no drink - please bring your own).
NOTE: There will be NO Choicelunch service on this day.
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Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? |
Visit our Volunteer Sign-Up page to find out about both on and off-campus volunteer needs. Sign-up for any areas that interest you, and you will be added to the email list for those specific opportunities. |
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JSerra Catholic High School |
As an innovative leader in education, JSerra has become the most selective Catholic High School in Orange County. Last year our Class of 2025 filled up in just four days! As the only Catholic High School in Southern California to have all our students on campus last year, there has never been so much enthusiasm for JSerra and our transforma-tional approach to education.
Please see the attached Admissions News-letter for more information.
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Forming your Son into a Faith-Filled Leader
As an all-boys Catholic high school, Servite creates an experience like no other school in Orange County.
For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to educating young men. Servite offers many opportunities for students and families to learn more about the brotherhood, academics, student-athletes, and our unique formation process
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