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December 5, 2021
Dear St. Serra Catholic Parents,

St. Serra prides itself in helping students realize their full potential. While academics is one area in which students are supported and challenged, it is not the only area. The St. Serra administration and faculty are also dedicated to mentoring students in leadership roles. Our Student Council comprises students in Grades 7 and 8. In weekly meetings, they practice leadership by working together to make decisions related to a variety of student activities. Pep rallies, fundraisers, the student ambassador program for prospective families, and schoolwide community-building events are just a few of the projects spearheaded by Student Council. Student Council members collaborate with one another to come up with ideas, develop those ideas and plan events, organize the events, and run them from start to finish. The goal is for Student Council to be student run and to create leadership opportunities for students within the school community. The Student Council moderator supports and mentors the Student Council officers and representatives as they build the skills and character we hope to see in our future leaders. The St. Serra community is proud of the work done by the SJSC Student Council. 


Always Striving,

Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass on Wednesday, December 8
Please join us virtually, on Wednesday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass, a Holy Day of Obligation with our Chaplain, Fr. Jim Dunning, as our main presider. As a reminder, students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade are to wear Formal Uniform on this day.
Extended Care Hours
Both TK – Grade 8 Extended Care and Preschool Extended Care will be open their regular hours on Friday, December 17, the final day of school before we start our Christmas break. The hours are 6:30 – 7:10 a.m. in the morning and 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon. As a reminder, Friday, December 17 is a minimum day dismissal. 
Christmas Concerts
This year's remaining Christmas performances will all be held in the Student Activity Center on the following dates:
  • Grades 2-4: Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Grades 5-8: Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. 
  • Preschool: Friday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m.
2021-22 Yearbook Dedication Ads Now Available for Purchase
Dedication ads are the perfect way to commemorate your 8th Grader's journey to graduation with photos, messages and quotes. Shout-out ads are great for congratulating your St. Serra student on an outstanding achievement or milestone, like their First Communion. "Early Bird" pricing is available until December 31, 2021. Ad pricing increases after this date. Don't delay - visit the Jostens website to get started!
2021-22 Yearbook Sales
All St. Serra families will be automatically billed $55.00 for ONE (1) yearbook in January 2022, via their FACTS account. Please note the following important changes:
  • There is no "Early Bird" purchase option this year. For this reason, the standard yearbook price has been reduced. Please "Read More."
*Requests to purchase multiple yearbooks, or to opt out completely, must be received by December 31, 2021. Please click the link below to submit your request.
Rebate News: Your Dollars Work for You While Holiday Shopping
It's the most wonderful time of the year! With Christmas around the corner, why not put your money to work, reduce your educational costs and earn a tax-deductible donation by using the St. Serra Scrip Rebate Program while doing your holiday shopping. All Physical card orders are due by 7:30 a.m. Monday morning. Questions? Email rebate@serraschool.org.
Santa Christmas Grams
The St. Serra Student Council is excited to announce that Santa Christmas Grams are available. Click on the Santa Christmas Grams of your choice, print them, fill in all the sections, and bring them to the Student Council booth during the Nutrition Break from December 13 through December 16. Please include $1 cash for each Santa Gram purchased. The student Council will attach a sweet candy treat, and our very own Serra Elves will deliver the Santa Christmas Grams to homerooms daily between 12/13/21 - 12/17/21.
Charism Crusader Award Winners
St. Serra would like to congratulate our 2021-22 Charism Crusader Award winners for Trimester 1. The Charism Crusader Awards were introduced last year to recognize faculty and staff members who freely share their spiritual gifts with others. Nominations come from fellow colleagues and staff. Each winner received a certificate and a $100 VISA gift card. They were nominated by fellow colleagues for freely sharing their spiritual gifts with our school community.
Dave Bohmfalk
Teacher - 8th Grade Math & Science

Charism Crusader Award (Teachers) Winner
Rosie Chavez
Yard Supervision & Extended Care Coordinator

Charism Crusader Award (Staff) Winner
Celebration Book Club
St. Serra Families can help support the School Library by dedicating a book in honor of your St. Serra Student!
Student Symptom Decision Tree (updated 10/4/21)
Please see the recently updated Student Symptom Decision Tree document last updated on October 4.
Current Job Openings at St. Serra
Please click the link below to view the current job openings here at St. Serra. Send resumes to etrent@serraschool.org.
Adopt-A-Family 2021: Gifts Due This Friday, December 10
We still need help bringing Christmas to families in need! Many are requesting necessities such as warm clothing, household items and school supplies. Please visit the links below for more details. As a thank you to those Serra Bears who brought in gifts by December 3, they have a non-uniform dress day on Tuesday, December 7.
St. Serra FUNlunch, December 10
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER!

Our Chick-fil-A FUNlunch is this Friday! Meal 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).There will be NO Choicelunch service on this day.

Also, we are in need of 5 volunteers for this FUNlunch event. Contact:
CORRECTION(S): Save the Dates for 2022 Events!
  • Book Fair - January 24 - February 4, 2022
  • SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon - January 30, 2022
  • Father-Daughter Dance: February 5, 2022
  • Grandparents/Special Friends Day - March 4, 2022
  • Anchor Ball - April 29, 2022
  • Mother Son Event: TBA
Volunteers Needed!
Upcoming Volunteer Needs:
  • Christmas Concert Volunteers are needed to assist with parking for both Christmas Concerts on December 9 and 14 from 6-7 p.m. (for both days).
  • Parish Volunteers Needed on December 11 at San Francisco Solano from 2-4 p.m. & Santiago de Compostela at 4 p.m. to stuff inserts into the Parish bulletins
Email volunteer@serraschool.org if interested!
SEASONS Honoree Nominations
Each year at our SEASONS Tuition Assistance Luncheon, we honor an individual within our Catholic community who serves God and supports those who are underprivileged and need assistance. This year, we would like to invite our St. Serra community to nominate our 2022 recipient! Submissions due by December 12. Questions? Email Allison Hibbs at ahibbs@serraschool.org.