Hello Q-Nation!
Happy week before a week off! Yesterday, our students lined up all to give blood at our local drive in the name of saving lives! ASB always does a great job putting this on and just in time for the holidays. Did you know that in Southern California that teens in high schools are responsible for 40% of the blood supply that saves lives?! It's a small thing to do for the massive impact it has on others and we appreciate our students who participated. Great job students! Today is also the end of the second grading period... AGAIN! It's the close of Progress Report 2. Make sure you are checking powerschool (or better yet making your student show you) so you know how your child is doing. If you have questions please make sure you reach out to your student's teacher; do not wait--we are heading towards the end of the first semester. We want all of our students to be successful!
Staff Update: We have hired a new financial clerk; however, she needs to go through the human resource department to finis the process so it will still be a few weeks until she joins us; we look forward to introducing her to you.
Activities: Please come out and support the students in their school endeavors between now and the new year. Also support the community; the Tierrasanta Library is finally reopening. Ribbon cutting is at noon tomorrow!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Pies for teachers! On November 22nd students from ASB passed out pumpkin pies for every teacher on campus in appreciation of all of their hard work.
Did you know we have SHS gear! Check it out! Proceeds go to our Serra Foundation....please go to http://serrafoundation.org/ to order.
Principal's Coffee: The dates have changed!
December Coffee is now December 13th at 730 AM.
January Coffee is now January 24 at 730 AM.
The new dates are on the master calendar already; see you then.
Class of 2020 Boosters!
Senior Parent Boosters-we are off to a great start. Thank you for your donations! Keep them coming! You can donate on-line at https://serra-2020-boosters.square.site/
Contact: Serra2020boosters@gmail.com to be added to the email distribution list
Next Senior Booster meeting Tues. January 14th 6pm in Media Center/Alumni room
To learn more about what’s coming up- visit the Senior 2020 boosters tab on the Serra website- Under Parents.
Knowledge is Power (articles/info to peruse)!
"Students Need to Learn to Manage Their Own Screen Time"
When students understand the benefits of limiting screen time, they are better able to manage their own distractions. By Laura Lee
November 18, 2019
See you in December! We return on December 2 and then have 3 weeks before Winter Break.
December Calendar:
December 4: Foundation meeting at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. All invited.
December 5-7: "Working," the musical! All three nights at 7:00 pm in the theater.
December 12-14: "Working," the musical! All three nights at 7:00 pm in the theater.
December 16-20: Winter Spirit Week.
December 18: Winter Music Concert: Couldn't get tickets to the Nutcracker??? Come join us!
December 23-January 5: Winter Break.
Working the Musical:
The play Working will be ready to watch on December 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th and 14th. Tickets will be sold for $7 and plays will show at 7pm. Remember seats are limited and due to the themes and languages in the play, it's suggested for audiences aged 13 or over. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!
Here's the band getting ready for their performance for the play Working!
Clubs:
Club Highlight!
Be sure to get more involved in school clubs, all are welcome!! Humans 4 Humanity is an anti-defamation club that meets every Wednesday in the Wellness Center. It focuses on combating hate and promoting acceptance in their community. During their meetings, they discuss different ways they could get themselves and their peers involved in becoming a No Place For Hate school. Join the club! You can check the announcement board for more information- there are clubs like Women’s Empowerment, Environmental, Humans for Humanity, Bored Games, and many more!!
Counseling:
Juniors:
Attention Juniors- Interested in gaining leadership experience and participating in Valley Forge for a week?? If you are interested and have yet to turn in your application, please make sure you submit your application to Mrs. Syverson by November 25. Her email address is vsynerson@cox.net
Seniors:
Don’t forget November 30th is the last day to submit your UC and CSU applications. We wish you the best of luck in your application process!!!Note: If you are in need of letter of recommendations please be mindful of time and allow teachers/counselors a minimum of two weeks to work on your letters. The deadline to request letters of recommendation from your counselor is December 6. Interested in Scholarships? Click here: https://serrahighschool.wixsite.com/website-4. Opportunities: Tierrasanta Library! The Tierrasanta Library will have a Grand-Reopening Celebration on Monday, November 25th at 12-2pm. We will have fun activities for children and families. See attached flyer. Please share with parents and school contacts.
Athletics: Please check MAX PREPS and goconquistadors.com.
This Friday, November 22nd, the Serra High football team will play La Jolla Country Day in the CIF semi-finals in the Serra High football stadium. If they win, they will play in the CIF finals on November 29th, the day after Thanksgiving, at Southwestern College at 1 pm. The girls’ Water Polo team also has their first game on the 22nd vs. Otay Ranch @ La Jolla High School. The boys’ Soccer team has their first game vs. Madison on the 23rd at home. The girls’ Soccer team has their first game vs. Morse on the 2nd of December at home. The basketball team has 3 games in the next week. Vs. Escondido on the 22nd, Orange Glen on the 25th, and West Hills on the 27th. All away games!
Job Opportunities: SHS will be posting and highlighting job opportunities for students. We even sign work permits as well. You can always find jobs for students on this district website which is being updated regularly. https://storage.googleapis.com/job-board/index.html
Class of 2020: Monday November 18th. 6pm in the Alumni Room is our next meeting. See you there!Also we have a new web page- visit the Serra website under “Parents”e-mail serra2020boosters@gmail.com to be added to the email listSerra class of 2020 Boosters are raising funds for important senior activities, such as Grad Night, Senior Luncheon, and all other senior related activities. To make a tax -deductible donation:Make checks payable to “Serra High Class of 2020 Boosters” and mail to Leslie Larranaga-Britt c/o Serra High Class of 2020 Boosters10601 Tierrasanta Blvd PO Box 308 San Diego, CA 92124. Please indicate 2020 booster in the memo line on the check.Serra2020boosters@gmail.com (to be added to the e-mail distribution list)
Class of 2021:Hello c/o 2021 Parents! Want to join us? Please email:https://www.classof2021serraboostersclub.com/ Questions? Rebecca Ordas @ blondieptsd@gmail.com
Class of 2022: TBD
Class of 2023: TBD