Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
Well here we are, just weeks away from the end of the spring semester and the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year. With just 23 school days remaining until the end of the school year, it was good for us to step away from school and enjoy both spring break and Easter.
Over the course of the next few weeks we will go through numerous rituals and events on all four grade levels to signify our scholarly accomplishments. We have all worked hard this year to get to this point.
As we near the end of this academic school year, I ask each member of the school community to take ownership and responsibility for their actions to finish well.
Students and families are reminded of the code of Christian conduct in areas such as personal and group behavior, dress code, grooming and shaving as we work with school staff to make sure the boys have the tools and resources they need to finish strong. Let's make the very best of the next month!
Sincerely,
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Virus Geeks Testing
Remains on Campus
Tuesdays Only
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Madres Beach Clean Up on April 23 |
In celebration of Mother Earth, the Serra Madres are planning a Mother-Son Beach Clean Up on
Earth Day, Saturday, April 23. Wear your Serra swag and join us as we volunteer to clean-up Linda Mar Beach, 5000 Pacific Coast Highway in Pacifica from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. We will celebrate our environmental achievements with light refreshments.
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Serra Artists Welcome to Join This Summer's Broadway Hit Musical
Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!
Attend morning workshops in acting, dance and singing. Spend afternoons rehearsing for the full-length Broadway Musical Disney's Newsies that will culminate in public performances at the end of the session.
The conservatory is open to students ages 12-18. Aspiring singers, dancers, actors and stage crafters will hone their skills under the direction of Tri-School Productions’ staff of professionals.
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Class of 2022, this scholarship is for you! If you are a Black and graduating senior in the SMUHSD, Serra High School, Crystal Springs Upland School, or at The Nueva School, we invite you to apply to the BPA's 37th Annual Baccalaureate Scholarship and Ceremony.
The application process is now open and will close on Friday, May 27 at 11:59 p.m. All selected recipients will be announced at the Annual Baccalaureate Virtual Ceremony on June 26th at 3 p.m. BPA supports and uplifts students who are underrepresented and underserved needing additional resources throughout their college journey. These scholars are encouraged to apply for the BPA Baccalaureate Scholarship Awards in support of the next phase in their educational journey.
Please visit our website for eligibility criteria, details on how to apply, and more!
If you have questions, send us an email. Now's your time to shine!
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Common Ground Speaker: How Much is Too Much Time Online? |
Join the Common Sense Media Census on May 5, when it presents, 'The Truth About What Your Teens Are Doing Online - and How it Makes Them Feel. This discussion begins at 7 p.m.
If it feels like your kids are spending all their time online, you’re not wrong! New research from Common Sense Media shows media use for tweens and teens has grown faster since the start of the pandemic than it has over the last four years.
We’ll look at the content behind the data with Common Sense Media experts to learn how your kids’ online activities make them feel, and to help them find a happy, healthy balance with media.
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Prom Forms, Parent Agreements due soon for Junior and Senior Prom on May 14 |
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All juniors and seniors planning to attend prom on May 14 with or without a date must return their completed prom permission form by noon on Friday, April 22. Any student who has not submitted a form will not be able to attend. Parents whose student has completed the prom form will receive an email Friday afternoon with a mandatory online prom resource and agreement, which must be completed by Friday, April 29 for your son to attend prom. If you have any questions about the forms or online resource, please contact Mr. Baldonado. If you have specific questions about prom, please contact Mr. Langridge.
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Seniors: Celebratory Breakfast |
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 on the last leg of your four-year journey as a Serra Padre. You are all soon to join a group of more than 13,000 esteemed alumni! Next Wednesday, April 27 at 9:45 a.m., we will be celebrating your journey with breakfast and a raffle with a variety of items! The instructions on how to enter this raffle are explained in the short video on the right.
Congratulations, Padres!
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Senior Mother Son Mass To Be Held on May 1, 2022 |
The Senior Mother Son Mass -- Sunday, May 1, 2022 10 a.m. in the Serra Auditorium. Breakfast will be served immediately following Mass. Please plan to arrive by 9:45 a.m. Please be sure to RSVP to Theresa Stoye by April 22.
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Reserve Your Spot on the Close Up Trip |
Experience history as it happens! During our six-day Election Week program beginning on November 6-11, students will meet new friends from across the country and experience the suspense of a presidential election in Washington, DC! As the upcoming election promises to shape politics and policy for the next several years, students will take part in activities, seminars, and visits to Washington’s most historic sites to help them understand what roles they, as citizens, can play in our democracy. Close Up’s
Election Week program provides students with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with their
Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill and with Washington insiders who play a key role in the
American political system.
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Student Internships Available for Kevin Mullin '88 for Congress Campaign |
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Serra High School Class of 1988 Alumni Kevin Mullin is running for Congress and has some internship opportunities available for interested Serra Padres. If you are interested in finding out more about this amazing opportunity, go to the Mullin for Congress internship page.
Mullin was first elected to the state Assembly in 2012 and has served as Assembly Speaker pro Tem since 2014. He has made election reform and strengthening our democracy top legislative priorities.
Mullin is running for Congress in California’s new 15th District, which covers parts of San Mateo and San Francisco counties. The district includes the cities in Mullin’s Assembly District 22 along with Daly City and a portion of San Francisco. In late November, Mullin declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on June 7, 2022.
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Gently Used Exercise and Rehab Equipment Sought by Serra Sports Medicine Department |
The Serra Sports Medicine Department is seeking donations for gently used exercise and rehabilitation equipment.
If you are looking to donate an elliptical, stationary bike, treadmills
walking boots, crutches, knee braces or slings, please contact Head Athletic Trainer Duke Meek.
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Shop Padre Family Businesses! |
If you would like to add your Padre-family business to our list, email us here.
Thank you for your community support and remember to shop small, shop local and shop Padre!
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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!
Aimee Lewis Strain
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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