Outstanding Student Award Applications Due March 26 |
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It is time for our Serra Padres to apply for the Outstanding Student Award. We are so proud of our students who excel at such a high level and are honored with the Outstanding Student Award. Last year, we had nearly 50 students who achieved this distinction.
In order to be eligible for this award, students must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA (unweighted) or 3.7 GPA (weighted), have participated in one or more extracurricular activities and have a good disciplinary record. When students apply, they need to mark each activity that they have participated in this school year. All applications will be shared with Mrs. Lee and Mr. Baldonado for academic and disciplinary clearance. In order to be considered, students must complete this application by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 26.
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Coach Walsh Inspired Hat Raises Money for Football Program
Support Serra football with a one-of-a-kind adjustable cap designed by Head Football Coach Patrick Walsh. To order your hat, visit our website.
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Parent Teacher Conferences This Friday, March 12
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Friday afternoon, March 12, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. This time is reserved for virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is an optional event for parents, and although all parents are welcome to attend, we especially want to encourage parents to schedule meetings with teachers if their son has a grade of C- or lower in that class. Parents will need to sign up beforehand. Instructions on how to sign up in PCR were emailed on Saturday, March 6. Conference sign ups will close tomorrow evening so teachers can prepare for their meetings. Additional instructions will be sent to parents on Friday morning, March 12, which will include instructions for finding the teachers’ Zoom links.
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COVID Testing Requested Weekly for Students
Please remember to make your testing appointments the week before your son is to return to campus. Students should not miss class to take their Covid tests, therefore we ask that families schedule accordingly. The expectation is that all students be tested before in-person learning and extracurricular activities. Students who are in distance or in person experiencing symptoms or who test positive should share this information with Serra.
There are a number of available testing sites. Feel free to go through your provider or you can test at the various locations in San Mateo County, please see links below:
Reporting of results:
If your son is participating in water polo or football, please complete this form and upload test results for the current week by 10am on Monday, March 15.
Our goal is to support the health and safety of our faculty, staff, students and families.
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Pond Water Labs in Mr. Kearns' Class Takes Hands-On Learning to New Level |
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Students in Jack Kearns' Biology class experienced their first pond water lab last week. During the course of the last year, Kearns has cultivated a pond water ecosystem in a huge tank, similar to a terrarium, with frogs, tadpoles, fish, and aquatic plants.
"During the last two weeks, we used the pond water to explore microscopic organisms using microscopes," Kearns said.
Kearns was happy to report that every student successfully found and documented at least three different organisms, such as water mites, water bears, protists, diatoms and algae.
This hands-on learning lab is one of many opportunities that students at Serra experience in the science department
"I think this a testimony to the school's efforts and commitment to provide valuable learning opportunities," Kearns said.
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Padre Cross Country, Water Polo Participate in First Events of the Year
Hats off to the Serra Cross Country Team, which participated in its first meet at noon today against St. Ignatius Prep in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. (Pictured)
Padre Water Polo plays its first match against Sacred Heart Preparatory tonight. We are so excited to see our athletes back in the game after a year off! Go Padres!
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Zoph Library Blog This Week Highlights Women in History
It's critically important for Padres to be informed, appreciative and respectful of women in history and in modern day. Visit Zoph Library's blog this week for Women's History Month and International Women's Day highlights.
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Juniors: Last Chance to Sign Up for Retreat at Vallombrosa
Juniors - your one and only chance to attend your Junior Retreat is here! Connect with your Padre brothers and with God, by signing up for one of the two remaining retreats. The retreats will be held at the Vallombrosa Center in Menlo Park on March 12 or 26. Sign up here or contact Mr. Bruno with any questions.
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Save the Date for Serra's
First-Ever Senior Pandemic Prom
Please get ready to celebrate the Class of 2021 at Serra’s first ever Pandemic Prom! Now that the athletic schedules are out, we have had to make an adjustment to the senior prom date. It will be held on Saturday, May 22 due to a number of athletic contests being held on Friday, May 21. Please lookout for prom information which will be shared in the upcoming weeks!
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First Track & Field Practice
is March 15
Students interested in participating in Track and Field this year should prepare to attend our first day of practice on March 15. Students who have not hopped on a team Zoom should plan to attend the last one on Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m.
Interested students currently participating in a Season 1 Sport or trying out for another Season 2 sport are encouraged attend. While the meeting is for athletes, parents are welcome to attend. Please use Coach Marheineke's Zoom link in PCR or send him an email.
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Appalachia Virtual Immersion
Trip During Easter Break
Padres interested in a retreat over Easter Break are encouraged to sign up to attend the Appalachia Virtual Immersion trip in partnership with Nazareth Farm and students from Presentation High School.
Focused on simplicity, community, prayer and service, this collaborative retreat experience will include elements of each to ensure an authentic immersive experience! For more information, visit Nazareth Farm or contact Madame Mary Dowden.
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Serra Tuition Agreements thru TADS Need to Be Signed
We are asking all returning families to please complete the 2021-2022 TADS tuition agreement for next year. There will be a registration fee of $750 for freshmen through juniors and $850 for seniors due at the signing of the agreement. You can log in to TADS to complete the agreement and set up your payment plan.
For further information, please contact Arthur Rios at (650) 645-6404.
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Class of 2022 Students Rising Above: Rising Stars Program Applications |
Applications for the Class of 2022 Students Rising Above: Rising Stars Program are due on March 4. The Rising Stars Program recognizes students with potential and understands the obstacles they must overcome. Investing in first-generation students in the nine county San Francisco Bay Area, Students Rising Above provides a unique level of support that’s comprehensive, student-centric, and highly personal. Students Rising Above Rising Star Program is looking for high school juniors graduating in Spring 2022, who have demonstrated strength of character in the face of challenging odds, and dream of a college education. Selected students come from low-income households and are rising above tremendous difficulties and succeeding in school and in life despite their circumstances at home. These difficulties may include poverty, neglect, violence, addiction, and homelessness. For more information, visit Rising Stars Program.
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Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program Offer Scholarships |
The Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program is a new needs-based scholarship program, providing up to $20,000/year, designed for eligible college-bound Black and African American students in the United States. Scholars will receive mentorship from Visa employees and have opportunities to grow their key technical, professional and leadership skills. Scholarship recipients who have met expectations will be invited to join Visa full-time after graduation.
The program is open to Black and African American high school seniors who are applying or intend to enroll in a full-time four-year undergraduate degree at any accredited college or university in the U.S. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have an intention to pursue studies in Technology or Business for the 2021 academic year with an expected graduation date between December 2024 and May 2025.
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During the month of December, we showcased Padre family-owned businesses. We had an overwhelming response to this effort and have decided to continue to showcase these businesses.
We hope this year, you'll shop local and patronize these Padre businesses!
Thank you for your community support and remember to shop small, shop local, shop Padre!
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Common Ground Tackles COVID and Stress on March 18
As we embark on the one year anniversary of the pandemic, we are all wondering, what will the long-term effect be?
Common Ground Speaker Series is hosting a talk titled, COVID and Chronic Stress: Healthy Coping with Long-Term Pandemic Impacts, featuring speakers Robert M. Sapolsky, PhD and Nadine Burke Harris, MD, MPH and moderated by:Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD.
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Download our free Serra App TODAY!
Select your mobile app store below and download directly to your device. Or, search for the app on your phone. Once you download the app, you can log in with your last name and email address.
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Wishing you all a wonderful week!
Director of Marketing and Communications
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Junipero Serra High School | 451 West 20th Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403 | serrahs.com
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