Dear Serra Parents: From the Development Office:Thank you so much for selling your raffle tickets which were sent to you in your auction invitation. There are some amazing raffle prizes, including $7500 cash, a laptop computer and $1000 cash. Some families still have not turned in their tickets. Each student is expected to show his Padre spirit by selling one book of tickets. Please ask your son to turn in his raffle tickets to the Development Office this week. Tickets are still available in the Development Office. Thank you for your support! From the Principal's Office:Flu season is here and we would like to share some very important information about the H1N1 Virus:
Click here for Serra's updated policy: From the Guidance Office:Missed the Mandatory Parent Formation Night? Can't get enough of them? Do you like to stay on top of the latest research on Teen-specific topics? Well, this service is for you! The PDF links below will introduce parents to the concept of the "Parent Connect Webinars," which are offered on a monthly basis. Also, parents can download a podcast of each webinar afterward on our Serra customized "e-classroom" website To log in, use "junipero" as the user name and "serra" as the password. Best of all, there is no charge for the Serra community to use this service. Serra Welcome Letter for Parent Connect
Serra Connect Fall Newsletter Group Counseling Program at Serra! The new group-counseling program at Serra High School is designed to meet the needs of all of our students. This year we will offer several groups. Groups will be meeting once a week (TBD). If you feel your son might profit from one of these groups or you would like to learn more about them, please contact your student's counselor. The two groups that are starting in October are the Stress Management Group and the Family Life-Transision Group. The groups will be led by Karen M. Ghidossi and Jane G. Zoucha who are currently trainees working under supervision with Renee A. Duffey (License #32522). Karen Ghidossi is currently enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at Santa Clara University and Jane Zoucha is currently enrolled in the MFT program at the University of San Francisco. Click here for more information.--Karen Ghidossi: kghidossi@serrahs.com Jane Zoucha: jzoucha@serrahs.com From the Visual and Performing Arts Department:Bring the Whole Family to Macbeth This Weekend!
Click here for show info: From the Yearbook Staff:Attenion Senior Parents! This is a reminder that the deadline to purchase a yearbook ad for your son is October 31st. Please visit www.jostensadservice.com if you would like to send a special note to your son in the El Padre Yearbook! PCR Educator: Student Email Addresses in PCR Educator:
One of the features of PCR Educator is the ability to store student email addresses. This is an important feature, as it will make it possible for our teachers to contact their students and send important updates. In order for these email adresses to be stored, parents must input their son's email address through the Student Information section in the PCR Parent Portal. Once your son's email address has been verified, it will appear in the Parent Portal.
Please encourage your son to login daily in order to receive important information from his teachers. Students have separate logins from parents--please do not let your student use your parent account since these accounts have different security rights. If you did not receive your login information please contact Keith Strange: kstrange@serrahs.com From The Booster Club:The Booster Club is beginning to plan their annual Crab Cioppino Dinner and Dance which is being held on Saturday, January 23rd. Anyone who is interested in volunteering to help with the event please contact Athletic Director Kevin Donahue at kdonahue@serrahs.com. From the Athletic Director:Follow the Padres on Twitter. Can’t make the games or don't have access to a computer to listen to the live broadcasts over the internet? There is now an alternative. You can sign up to follow Padre Athletics on Twitter. Receive scoring updates on several Serra sports and different teams. Winter sports tryouts begin for all levels on Monday, November 2nd. In order for your son to tryout all forms must be turned on file. The forms are available on the Serra Website. All freshmen already have a physical release form on file. All other students must have a new physical release for the 2009-2010. The Parental Release Form is sport specific and must be filled out for each sport your son is trying out for. The steroid form only needs to be turned in once each year.  From the Auction Committee:
Now is the time to get your tables together for our Annual Benefit Auction, “Serra Rock of Ages,” being held on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Send in your reservations or Click here to register online TODAY! Campus Ministry: Optional Overnight Retreats:The following optional retreats are being offered for the 2009-2010 school year. Each retreat leaves Thursday morning at the beginning of school and returns Friday afternoon. Sophomore--Theme: Dealing with Pressure
Activities include: Walking a prayer labyrinth; a question-hike, small group sharing. Dates: March 25-26, April 22-23 Junior--Theme: Risk-taking & Community Building
Activities include: Low ropes team-building, high ropes course, small group sharing
Dates: January 21-22 Senior--Theme: Transitions & Faith
Activities include: Low ropes team-building, high ropes course, small group sharing
Dates: November 12-13, March 11-12 Encourage your son to stop by Campus Ministry to sign up for one of these life-changing retreats!
--Kyle Lierk, Campus Minister
klierk@serrahs.com If you have a question about something mentioned in this message please contact the proper person at Serra directly. If needed you can use the school directory: Click here to access the school directory Please check our website frequently for current information and news about Serra. Sincerely, Antonia Ehlers
Communications Manager | Upcoming Events October 30-31: Fall play, Macbeth, 7:30 PM (Auditorium) November 3: Mothers Auxiliary Meeting (Library) 7:00 PM November 6: End of Second Grading Period November 6: Freshman Mother-Son Mass (Chapel) 7:30 AM November 7: Serra Auction “Rock of Ages” 6:00 PM November 9: School Holiday November 10: Fathers Club meeting (Library) 6:30 PM November 11: Blood Drive November 11: Tri-M Induction Concert (Chapel) 7:00 PM November 13: Second Grading Period grades posted on PCR Parent Portal November 24: Special Schedule for Thanksgiving Prayer Service TBA November 25: Early Dismissal (Friday schedule)
8th 9:00-9:50
2nd 9:55-10:45
Homeroom 10:50-11:00
3rd 11:25-12:15
6th 12:20-1:10 November 26: School Holiday November 27: School Holiday | 
