Hello Q-Nation!
What an amazing week back! The students have been lovely and it has been very quiet (knock on wood). The last three days we have been talking to incoming Class of 2024 parents and as seen above we have had amazing turnouts! Students are so excited to come to Serra!
It's winter sports season everyone, and we have basketball tonight vs. Cathedral (girls) and Lincoln (boys) and games are at 6 (girls) and 7pm (boys), here. Come cheer them on. Speaking of sports, we are looking for a Girls Lacrosse Coach and Swim Coach. If interested, please email our Athletic Director, Jonn Pisapia at jpisapia@sandi.net.
In addition, we are offering Saturday School tomorrow--please see the section below about the LOP list and Saturday School.
Have a great weekend everyone, and Happy New Year from the Serra Staff to you!
This just in--we have a date for Winter Formal and here are the details:
Formal is coming close so get ready to buy your ticket!
Name: Party on 4th (Ave)!
Theme: New York/ Big City/ Urban/ Graffiti, "A Night in the City"
Where: FLUXX Event Center in downtown San Diego.
When: Saturday, February 22, 6:30-9:45 PM.
Ticket Prices:
01/13 - 01/31: $25 w/ ASB card & $35 without
02/03 - 02/14: $35 with ASB card & $45 without
02/17 - 02/21: $45 for everyone
Finals are coming up for the end of Semester 1, and so are final grades. It is unacceptable for your child's grades not to be updated as of today. Please email your student's teacher and request they get up to speed if they are behind. That is their job and the first line of communication to you. Don't settle for anything less from my staff.
LOP and Senior Privileges and Attendance
Please look at your child's attendance online. Slips go out reminding students they should attend. NOTE: Second semester we do not offer as many Saturday schools so please do not gamble with this; especially seniors.
The senior contract is clear. NO ATTENDANCE TARDIES OR ABSENCES in order to earn privileges!!!!! Seniors especially period one, float in at all hours which is disruptive to class and will prevent them from attending prom and graduation. After semester 1 you CAN NOT see the attendance for semester 1, so look now as it will be counted against you later even though you can't see them. We have had Saturday school almost every Saturday so attendance for semester 1 should be clear at this point of the year. In Semester 2 there aren't as many Saturday schools so be proactive--do you want to walk at graduation? Be here and be on time.
Lastly the district would like to hear from you about its "Vision 2030" and what parents would like to see in regards to initiatives. All schools in Tierrasanta are invited to this one large event. Please see the flyer below. We hope to see you there.
Did you know we have SHS gear?! Check it out! Proceeds go to our Serra Foundation....please go to http://serrafoundation.org/ to order.
Calendar:
January 13: Nothing
January 14: Senior Booster Meeting (see below) and CSF meeting at lunch (see below if you qualify)
January 15: Going to Farb to talk to 8th graders
January 16: Theater!!!! See below please come!
January 17: Theater!!! See below please come!
Saturday January 18: Saturday School! and Theater
Auditions for The Metamorphosis will soon be coming to Serra High School! Auditions will be on Tuesday, January 21 starting at 2:30 pm and Wednesday, January 22 starting at 12:30 pm, in the Serra High Theatre. To audition, sign up for a spot in room 402. Good luck to everyone!
Principal's Coffee:
The January coffee is now to be held on January 24 at 730 AM. The new dates are on the master calendar; 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 roomTo learn more about what’s coming up- visit the Senior 2020 boosters tab on the Serra website- Under Parents.
Class of 2021:
The Class of 2021 Boosters is kicking off the New Year with a "New You" fundraiser! Come support our Boosters and Tierrasanta resident-owned hair salon, Craft + Color, on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Book online for any hair service between Feb 3-8 2020, present this flyer on your phone on printed, and receive 20% off any service. 20% is also donated by the salon to our Boosters! Children and teen clients are welcome.
Pencil in your calendars for our next meeting on Wednesday Feb 26 at 6:30 PM in the Alumni Room of the Media Center. Will will be discussing Grad Nite options, so you won't want to miss it!
Club Highlight
Be sure to get more involved in school clubs, all are welcome!! Multimedia Club is a club in which students learn how to edit videos and music. The club has gained the named, “DJ Club” due to them DJing many events at like Club Rushes and Lunch Time Activities. Join the club! You can check the announcement board for more information- there are clubs like Middle School Mentoring, Women’s Empowerment, Vegan, Humans for Humanity, Board Game, and many more!!
NJROTC:
NJROTC will now be going to put Platoon Squad regulation drill competition at Madison High School on the 25th of January. So wish our cadets some luck!
NJROTC's Academic Bowl will be hosted at Patrick Henry High School this Saturday. Last year our cadets got 3rd place but this year they promised us that they will bring home the gold!
Knowledge is Power (articles/info to peruse)! At Your Wits' End With A Screen-Obsessed Kid?
by Anya Kamenetz and Chloee Weiner
15 podcasts to listen to with your family
Fewer Students Are Going To College. Here's Why That Matters
Finals: Wednesday, 1/22-Friday, 1/24. Minimum days. Check grades now! If you have concerns, we implore you not to wait to reach out to teachers in order to make sure your child is being supported and successful. Serra adopted a Common Grading Policy and all teachers should be using it. (See previous blog from week 1 and 2.)
Counseling: Articulation for the incoming class is starting and we are excited to see and meet your students if you have one at the Middle School!https://serrahighschool.wixsite.com/website-4
RYLA Announcement!!
Attention Juniors who are interested in a fantastic leadership opportunity. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, or “RYLA,” is a program that originated with Rotary International and has since been specifically designed by Rotary District 5340 for students in San Diego and Imperial counties. RYLA encourages servant leadership in youth by recognizing and rewarding deserving 11th grade students who are chosen to attend RYLA as an "award" for their past and present leadership and service activities. These select young people attend an all-expense-paid three day camp where they are inspired by a diverse group of exceptional speakers, make life-long friends through fellowship activities, and discuss the ethical and social issues of today. These activities are conducted in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The result is that these students return to their schools and communities motivated to take on additional leadership roles and to find additional ways to serve.
If your student is interested they should apply here: https://www.ryla5340.org/how-to-apply
Applications are due by February 2nd & Serra High Schools Sponsoring Rotary Club is Kearny Mesa Club
In addition to applying online students should print their application and turn into Mr. Stewart in the counseling office before the February 2nd deadline
Any questions regarding this opportunity should be sent to Mr. Stewart at nstewart2@sandi.net
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.comClass of 2022: TBDClass of 2023: TBD