August 27, 2023

CALENDAR

SPIRIT STORE

VOLUNTEER

EMPLOYMENT

23-24 CALENDAR

A MESSAGE FROM SR. PRINCIPAL, MR. TOLZDA

Dear St. Serra Parents,

We have had an absolutely great beginning of the school year despite Tropical Storm Hilary trying to do everything in its power to delay it. It was great seeing our students return to campus, especially seeing them enjoy the new sand volleyball courts and basketball courts. When we began this project last year it was only a ‘hope’ it would happen. However, this vision became a reality thanks to our wonderful parents making it happen through events such as Annual Giving week, the Paddle Raise at Anchor Ball, and generous donations from individual families. I invite you to stop by and take a look at these new projects next time you visit our campus. I assure you that our students absolutely love it!

Thank you again for your commitment to our students!

Always striving,

Tim Tolzda

Sr. Principal

WEEK AT-A-GLANCE

WEEKLY UPDATES BY GRADE LEVEL

ST. SERRA NEWS

Back to School Night

We kick off our St. Serra Back-to-School Nights this week on Thursday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. for Grades 5-8. Report directly to your child's homeroom when you arrive. Click the button below to view the itinerary.

Middle School BTS Itinerary

Volunteer Corner News

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Current volunteering opportunities include:

Are you creative? Tech Savvy? Our Battle of the Books (BOB) club is seeking a photographer as well as a creative person to help design their library board. Read more here.
Library Tech.

Update on logging volunteer service hours for the 2023-24 school year.

Meet David Olive!

St. Serra's School Resource Officer

Safety is our main priority at St. Serra.

As a resource officer, David is responsible for working with our principals to ensure we maintain a safe and secure campus.

Read more about David's background and experience here.

Traffic & Tardy Reminders

To ease with drop-off and pick-up we ask that you please review the traffic and tardy reminders below which indicate the times the gates and traffic lanes open and close. We appreciate your support and attention to these traffic and schedule procedures.

Traffic & Tardy reminders

20% Off Sale for School Uniforms

Save on all your uniform needs or get stocked up for next year! Sale runs Aug. 31 - Sept. 4, 2023. For full details and coupon codes, click on the flyer below.

View Flyer

Visit the Student Spirit Store

Come check out the NEW items the Student Spirit Store! Step up your St. Serra flare with a new water bottle, Serra pennant, or foam finger!! Shop online or in store!

Student Spirit Store Hours

Tuesday: 7:30am - 8:30am

Thursday: 1:00pm - 2:15pm

And the Uniforms4U Spirit Store in San Juan Capistrano also has amazing sweatshirts available! Check out their St. Serra merch online or in store.

Rebate News

Local vendor orders are due September 5 for delivery on September 8. Read more about it here.

Need a backpack waiver? Find it here.

For any Rebate Program questions email: rebate@serraschool.org.

We're Hiring!

Click the EMPLOYMENT quick link above for a list of available positions.

PTO SPOTLIGHT

Family FUNraiser at Handel's

Join us at our first Family FUNraiser of the new school year this Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Handel's Ice Cream in RSM.

Be sure to present the flyer and 20% will be donated back to St. Serra.

Get Flyer

PTO Board Meeting

We invite you to join our first PTO Meeting of the school year on Thursday, September 7 at 8:15 a.m. in the Parent Hub.

Questions? Email serrapto@serraschool.org

28th Annual Golf Classic

Every year we host two major fundraisers to raise funds for our school--one of them being the Golf Classic. Currently we are requesting donations for gift cards, sporting events, concert tickets, trips, vacation rentals, etc. to include in our fundraising efforts.

If you or someone you know is willing to donate to make our event a success, please contact Antonia Graham and Kat Pugh at golfclassic@serraschool.org.

Registration for Golf Classic Now Open!

Please join us for a fun-filled day on the course in support of St. Serra on Wednesday, October 18 at Tijeras Creek Golf Course in Rancho Santa Margarita. Click the button below to register!

St. Serra Golf Classic - The Master’s Social Happy Hour

Save the date for the happy hour event held after the Golf Classic on October 18 at 5 p.m.

More information and ticket pricing to follow.

Click here to Register or Sponsor

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

CLICK HERE for 2024-25 High School Admissions Information

DIOCESAN AND LOCAL PARISHES

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