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October 31, 2021
Dear St. Serra Catholic Parents,

At St. Serra, we strive to ensure that every child entrusted to our care receives a first-class education. It is imperative that we stay current with technology, provide effective academic support and enrichment programs, maintain a low student-teacher ratio, offer extra-curricular activities, and arrange tuition assistance for our families experiencing financial difficulty.  

This week, we will begin our “I AM Serra Catholic” Giving Week. Our goal is for 100% of our St. Serra families make a gift to The Bear Fund, our annual giving program. Your participation enables us to provide an extraordinary academic and spiritual experience for your child. The Bear Fund is our cornerstone fundraising initiative. Funds raised are used during the current school year to support immediate priorities. 

We continue to strive to model for our children the Catholic values of generosity and compassion through a culture of philanthropy. We invite you to learn more about The Bear Fund and how you can help us meet our 100% participation goal.
Always Striving,

Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
All Saints Day Memorial Mass Tomorrow, November 1
Please join us virtually, tomorrow, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate our special Memorial Mass on All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. As a reminder, students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade are to wear Formal Uniform for Mass.
Canvas Parent App 
Please ensure you are using the Canvas PARENT APPnot the student version. If you are logged into the Student App on your phone or tablet using your parent email address you will not be able to view student grades. 
Troop 818 Accepting New Boy Scouts (5th Grade Boys)
Troop 818 is a boy-led troop which aims to develop the leaders of tomorrow who are guided by the values of Scouting: God, Country, Family and Self. Be our guest at these upcoming events.
SerraBand & Serranade Updates
SerraBand and Serranade registration is still open! All levels of experience are welcome.
  • SerraBand meets after school from 2:40-3:30 p.m. SerraBand Registration.
  • Students can join SerraBand with a flexible schedule, if they're on a sport team or have other activities. The fee remains the same, but students are welcome to come back to SerraBand once their season, or other activity, is over.
  • Serenade meets before school from 7:10-7:40 a.m. Serranade Registration.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Kim Taylor at ktaylor@serraschool.org.
Rebate News
After Trick-or-Treating, think Turkey Day! Prepare for any extra groceries or restaurant needs for your Thanksgiving table. There are only 3 physical card orders left before Thanksgiving break: Monday, November 1, November 8 and November 15. Remember, all orders must be placed and paid online by 7:30 a.m. each Monday. Questions? Please contact rebate@serraschool.org.
A Note from Safe Environment
Parents, if you've submitted a copy of your Vaccination Card over the past few weeks, we haven't had an opportunity to acknowledge receipt of these copies. We are trying to update the SchoolGate Guardian terminal at the Front Office with all of the Safe Environment information so that check-in, when coming onto campus, will become less time consuming. We'll be able to acknowledge receipt sometime in the first week of November. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
Celebration Book Club
St. Serra Families can help support the School Library by dedicating a book in honor of your St. Serra Student!
Save the Date: Christmas Concerts
Due to COVID-19 protocols last December, we were unable to hold these concerts live as in past years. This year however, at this time, we are anticipating presenting these concerts live once again! Mark these important dates in your calendar.
Current Job Openings at St. Serra
We currently have the following job openings here at St. Serra:
  • Health Room Assistant - Part-time (25 hours/week)
  • Communications & Admissions Coordinator - Full Time (New Position)
Send resumes to etrent@serraschool.org.
Student Symptom Decision Tree (updated 10/4/21)
Please see the recently updated Student Symptom Decision Tree document last updated on October 4.
Join us for Caddy Shack Happy Hour at the Golf Classic this Thursday!
Not a golfer? Dig out your best Caddy Shack golf wear and join us for a fun-filled evening with your Serra family! No need to be signed up to golf that day, the Happy Hour is open to everyone. To attend, register for package 'Additional Guest for Happy Hour,' in the amount of $50, by clicking the link below.
PTO Needs Baskets
The PTO is looking for baskets (buckets or tins) that can be utilized as we assemble auction and raffle baskets for the upcoming events. Please drop them off at the Front Office. 
Serra Social: Shop for a Cause!
Get social and get shopping at Common Thread in Newport Beach; 20% of sales in-store or online will be donated back to St. Serra. Get your group together and get shopping!
Family FUNraiser on November 17 at Selma's Ladera Ranch!
Join us for our next Family FUNraiser at Selma's in Ladera Ranch on November 17, 2021! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. Serra.
Volunteer Opportunities
Need help finding volunteer opportunities? Stay tuned for additional resources coming soon, designed to help our families find ways to get involved and meet their 40-hour volunteer service requirement. Questions? Please contact our PTO VP - Volunteers and Community, Mrs. Mich Todd: volunteer@serraschool.org