A MESSAGE FROM SR. PRINCIPAL, MR. TOLZDA |
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Dear St. Serra Parents:
Tomorrow, Monday, August 22, is a happy day for some of our parents and yet a sad day for others. Many parents are excited that their child(ren) are back in school, and look forward to the return of schedules and routine. Other parents are experiencing the bittersweet heartache of seeing their children grow up and leave home for the first time to attend school.
Whether you are experiencing happiness or sadness, we recognize that there is a lot of anticipation surrounding the first day of school in a new school year. I am happy to let you know that St. Serra is ready for your children, and whether they are continuing or just starting their educational journey, we are honored to be their school. Our staff is well prepared and excited to receive our students tomorrow. Please keep in mind that it is not uncommon to experience some challenges during the very first week of school; please practice a little extra patience until students and parents get into the normal routine of things.
Please take this opportunity to let your child(ren) know how special it is to come to a school like St. Serra, and that not everyone has the same privilege. As always, we will do our very best to make the start of your child’s school year as wonderful and memorable as it can be.
Always striving,
Tim Tolzda
Sr. Principal
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MONDAY,
August 22
First Day of School
Grades TK-8
Open House Format
7:10-9:00 a.m. (parents leave campus by 9:00 a.m.)
Regular Day Dismissal
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WEDNESDAY,
August 24
Minimum Day Dismissal
11:30 a.m. for Grades TK-2 and 12:10 p.m. for Grades 3-8
Battle of the Books (B.O.B.) Student Meeting
12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Parent Hub
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THURSDAY,
August 25
Preschool Orientation
By appointment
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FRIDAY,
August 26
Preschool Orientation
By appointment
Spirit Shirt Friday
Wear your 2022-23 spirit shirt with uniform bottoms
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WEEKLY UPDATES BY GRADE LEVEL |
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Traffic Guidelines: Morning Drop-off & Afternoon Pick-up |
There have been new enhancements to our traffic procedures. The Banderas gate drive through has been widened and made into two lanes which will help with the flow of traffic. Please read the document fully to ensure you are compliant with the new enhancements. |
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St. Serra provides the majority of your students' needed supplies. There are a few items that need to be supplied by the parent. Please see the list of items that need to be purchased for your student(s): |
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This week, all students will be issued an ID tag to attach to their backpack. Students will be able to use the tag to check themselves into the kiosk located in the main foyer to issue a tardy slip. The system will log their name, grade, and time of arrival that can be pulled in a report by the Attendance staff. The use of the ID tag will streamline the process for students to check-in when they are tardy... |
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Set Family Communication Preferences in FACTS |
Families may set their communication preferences in FACTS for the Family Directory and Parent Alert Notification System. You must opt-in to the Parent Alert system to receive phone calls and text messages from the school regarding important information for families, including student absences. The Family Directory is available online through the FACTS Family Portal. |
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BOB Club: 4th & 5th Graders |
Are you ready for a good book challenge? We're excited to announce that we are preparing for the 2022-2023 BOB Tournament! Meetings will be every Wednesday after school from 12:15- 2:00 p.m., starting August 24. Interested 4th or 5th grade students please contact Mrs. Deanna Coale to sign up or for more information: deannaderosa@hotmail.com. |
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In addition to offering Choir this year, we will also offer Band and Handbells. Band will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Handbells will meet Wednesdays and Fridays before school. Additional information will be released soon. Questions? Contact Mrs. Taylor at ktaylor@serraschool.org.
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Extended Care Registration |
Please read this IMPORTANT UPDATE on a change in pick up procedure. To register, click on the link below. |
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Ralphs Shoppers, your rebates are due September 2! Also, the 2022-23 Backpack Waiver is now available. A new waiver must be submitted yearly. Questions? Contact Dana Hardenburgh at rebate@serraschool.org. |
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Save the Date for the following Back to School Nights. More information to follow next week:
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Preschool - Grade 1: September 13, 2022
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Grades 2-4: September 7, 2022
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Grades 5-8: August 31, 2022
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Homework Club Registration |
Homework Club for Grades 1 & 2 have currently reached maximum capacity. If you have already registered, your child is enrolled for the 2022-23 school year and is able to start on Tuesday, September 6 afterschool. If you have not yet registered and would like to be added to a waiting list for either of those two grades, send an email to Mrs. Ellen Burrola at eburrola@serraschool.org. Grades 3 & 4 are very close to capacity at this time.
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Choicelunch is back for students in TK - Grade 8. Check out this FLYER on how to get your family signed up for hot lunch at St. Serra. Choicelunch service will begin on the first day of school, Monday, August 22. The deadline to order for this date is Friday, August 19 at 12:00 p.m. |
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Student Store Updated Hours |
Our St. Serra Student Store will open for the 2022-23 school year the first week of school, and will have new hours of operation (see below). The Student Store has Lands' End sample uniform items for sizing; you may also shop the used uniform inventory. Sketchbooks (grades TK-4) and recorders (grades 3-4) are also available for sale.
2022-23 Hours of Operation
Tuesdays - 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Thursdays - 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.
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St. Serra Cub Scout Pack 818 invites those interested in joining Scouts (and returning Scouts) to attend our Rocket Academy on Sunday, August 28, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Park. Come see what Scouting is all about! Pack 818 will also host a virtual New Scout Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00 pm. Cub Scouts is for youth in Kindergarten to 5th Grade.
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Updated St. Serra Website |
Our website has recently gone through some changes! We have created a short guide to help you navigate the updated website. Please note that there are sections of the site that are still in progress and/or being updated. |
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Download the St. Serra App |
Our app service provider, School Mobile, has relaunched our app, requiring our families to update/re-download it. Be sure to update or download the app for quick and easy access to St. Serra resources and reminders, all from the convenience of your cell phone. |
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Tiny Trebles & Serra Singers |
Mrs. Janess Sifers will be leading our Tiny Trebles and Serra Singers choirs this school year. Registration for both choirs and more information will be coming soon. |
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Student Walker Waiver & Release Form |
If you submitted your Walker Waiver prior to August 19, 2022, your student will receive their walker tag on the first day of school, allowing them to walk off campus starting Monday, August 22. |
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Volunteering at St. Serra |
If you have not had an opportunity to submit your volunteer interest areas for the 2022-23 school year, please click on the link below. |
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Serra Fest: Get Tickets Now! |
Our second annual Concert on the Green, "Serra Fest", will take place on Sunday, September 18 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Don't miss out on this fun family event!
Note: there is no school on Monday, September 19.
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Save the Date: 27th Annual Golf Classic |
St. Serra's annual Golf Classic will take place at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course on Thursday, October 20. Tickets will be on sale beginning Sunday, September 4. |
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PTO 2022-23 Event Calendar |
Check out our 2022-2023 PTO Events calendar HERE. Join our first PTO Meeting of the school year on Thursday, September 1, at 8:15 a.m. in the Parent Hub. Questions? Email: serrapto@serraschool.org.
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St. Serra Giveback Programs - Easy as ABC! |
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A is for AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile is operated by Amazon.com. When you shop using AmazonSmile, Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of your eligible purchase back to St. Serra. It has all the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon.com. Once your account is linked, you will be helping earn dollars for our St. Serra school community!
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B is for Box Tops
St. Serra participates in the Box Tops for Education program. Please be sure to download the Box Tops app and scan your qualifying product receipt within 14 days of purchase. Watch this VIDEO on how to earn money for St. Serra through our Box Tops program. |
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C is for Coca-Cola Give
Don't throw away your bottlecaps - scan the codes and earn funds for St. Serra! It takes just seconds to scan a code using your cell phone. Simply navigate to coke.com/give, select our school, and scan the cap. That's it! For more information, click here or watch this short VIDEO. |
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