A Message from Lars Lund, President

We are just two weeks away from our annual Fund A Dream Luncheon. This year we are delighted to welcome keynote speakers Peter Barsocchini ’70, the creator of Disney’s High School Musical series; and Marquis Jones ’08, a Fund A Dream success story. This luncheon raises vital funds for our financial aid program for families who are unable to afford the full cost of a Serra education.

The event is being held again this year at the Peninsula Golf and Country Club. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your reservation in by March 15. The Fathers' Club is putting together five tables for parents and you can reserve your seat with other parents by contacting Theresa Stoye in the Special Events office at 650.573.9935, ext. 189. You can also register online by CLICKING HERE. Don’t miss this great Serra community event. I look forward to seeing you there! Go Padres!

Registration for the 2010-2011 School Year

Online registration for the 2010-2011 school year is available on the Serra website (www.serrahs.com). The registration link is under the picture on the home page. Last week, a letter was sent from Serra President Lars Lund regarding next year’s tuition and fees. You will need the Snapcode from the bottom of that letter in order to register your son online. If you applied for Tuition Assistance, notification letters will be mailed March 18, 2010. For questions, please call the Serra Business Office at 650-345-0226. The registration deadline is March 29, 2010

From Campus Ministry

For the entire season of Lent, the Serra High School community will be doing a number of things for our brothers and sisters in Haiti who continue to try to put their lives back together after a tragic earthquake struck the capital city of Port au Prince on January 12.  The three themes of Lent will guide us:  prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We are also participating in a donation drive.  We are asking for the following donations, which can be turned in either to your child’s homeroom or directly to Campus Ministry anytime during Lent: Large plastic Tupperware bins (in which to ship the supplies), sheets, towels, lightly used summer weight clothing and footwear (adult and child), soap, shampoo, Neosporin, lice shampoo, anti fungal medication, toothbrushes, toothpaste, cough medicine, eye drops, anti-diarrheal medicine, Tylenol/Advil, lightly-used sports equipment (baseball, soccer and basketball only, please). Thank you in advance for your support!  We trust that it will allow all of us to do at least a small part in the global effort to assist our sisters and brothers in Haiti.

In peace,
The Campus Ministry Team

Youth Lenten Talk

Serra students are invited to a Youth Lenten Talk and spaghetti dinner at St. Catherine of Sienna in Burlingame on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. The topic will be "Lent: What it Means to My Christian Faith." Please click on following link for more information: Youth Lenten Talk

Student Volunteer Opportunities

BOK Ranch, a therapeutic horseback riding program in Woodside for special needs individuals, is seeking volunteers.  If you are interested, visit www.bokranch.com or contact Volunteer Coordinator Elizabeth Campi by phone (650-283-2519) or e-mail: bokvolunteer@yahoo.com.  Because students help those with disabilities, they receive FIAT service hours for working at BOK Ranch. Other FIAT service opportunities can be found at the CM webpage.

Athletics Update

All athletic schedules are listed on the main athletic page of the school website, not on the individual team pages. On the left hand side of the main athletic page, click on the "team schedule" button to access the schedules.If you want to be informed about rainouts, changes of venue, reschedules and other sporting event schedule changes, sign up for instant notification by clicking here

School Directory Update

The school directory is accessible online through the PCR Educator Parent Portal. Parents are reminded to verify their contact information in PCR. Please verify whether or not you would like your information to be accessible to other parents by checking or unchecking the Publish in School Directory box under Household Information in the Parent Portal. We will print a limited number of hard copies of the directory, which will be for sale at the Serra Bookstore. Updates to this information will be posted in the weekly Spotlight on Serra emails.

Jostens News: Class Rings for Sophomores

Attention sophomore parents! Our Jostens representative will be on campus to collect class ring orders this week, Wednesday and Thursday during lunch outside the cafeteria and on Wednesday night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Traditionally, the class rings are ordered as sophomores and delivered at the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of junior year. To place an order, simply send your son with a $50 deposit to any of the order events, call or mail in your order. A $20 discount applies to most on-campus orders. Payments can be delayed until August 2010! If you have any questions, please call Jostens directly at 650-350-1132  ext. 5.

It's not too late to order the custom Junipero Serra High School graduation announcements from Jostens. There is a limited quantity available so don't delay! You can order everything that you need for graduation from Jostens by calling 1-877-475-7027.

Need Photos? Reorder Online!

It's not too late to order Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch. By clicking the link below, you will find online ordering information for Panoramic Photos listed under Photo Events. You can also reorder school pictures by clicking here.

"Late Night Catechism" to Benefit St. Timothy School

Sister strikes again! Don't miss the hilarious show at 7 p.m. on March 27 at Bayside Performing Arts Center. Late Night Catechism proceeds will benefit St. Timothy School in San Mateo. Tickets are $30 general admission, $50 premium and $100 for sponsors (includes premium seat and a pre-show reception. For tickets, please visit www.sttimothyschool.org or call Addison Holmes at 650-387-4029.

Mount Carmel Reunion

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Redwood City is celebrating 125 years! All alums are invited to participate in the many events scheduled during the year long celebration. Mark you calendars for August 13 – 15, our Anniversary Celebration weekend. You can also visit the website at www.mountcarmel.org/alumni and subscribe to the 125th anniversary page to receive updates as soon as they are posted, and find out how you can get involved. Or call Michelle Conci in the Development Office at 650-366-8817.

Attention Football Fans:

Next Level Sports has just announced a NEW Spring Football Team! Click on the links below to find out more!

Next Level Stars Spring Football Flyer

More info about Next Level Stars Spring Football

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Wishing you all the best in 2010!

Sincerely,

Antonia Ehlers
Communications Manager

Upcoming Events  

March 10:
Modified Friday schedule, dismissal at 1:10:
1st:  (Tri-School classes only) 8 to 8:45 a.m.
8th: 9 to 9:50 a.m.
2nd: 9:55 to 10:45 a.m.
Homeroom: 10:50 to 11 a.m.
Break: 1 1 to 11:20 a.m.
3rd: 11:25 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
6th:12:20 to 1:10 p.m.

March 12:
Wednesday schedule, dismissal at 2:55 p.m.
1st: :15 to 9:05 a.m.
2nd::10 to 10:05 a.m.
Break:10:05 to 10:20 a.m.
8th: 10:25 to 11:15 a.m.
4th: 11:20 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
5th: 12:15 to 1:05 p.m.
6th: 1:10 to 2 p.m.
7th: 2:05 to 2:55 p.m.

March 15:
No Tri-School classes at Mercy

March 18:
Special Schedule Assembly for Alumni Awards of Merit; 40-minute classes. Announcements at the end of 2nd period. 
1^st:  8:15 to 8:55 a.m.
8^th:  9 to 9:45 a.m.
Assembly:  9:55 to 10:55 a.m.
Break: 10:55 to 11:10 a.m.
3^rd: 11:15 to 11:55 a.m.
4^th: 12 to 12:40 p.m.
5^th: 12:45 to 1:25 p.m.
6^th: 1:30 to 2:10 p.m.
7^th: 2:15 to 2:55 p.m.

March 19, 20:
Tri-School musical, Tommy, 7:30 p.m. (Auditorium)

March 21:
Tri-School musical, Tommy, 2 p.m. (Auditorium)

March 24:
Fund-A-Dream luncheon, 11:30 a.m. (off campus)

March 26:
End of 2nd Grading Period, Second Semester

March 26-27: Tri-School musical, Tommy, 7:30 p.m. (Auditorium)

March 30
Holy Week Mass (special schedule)
1st: 8:15 to 9:05 a.m.
Liturgy:
9:10 to 10:15 a.m.
Break: 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.
3rd:
10:35 to 11:15 a.m.
4th: 11:20 a.m  to 12:10 p.m.
5th: 12:15 to 1:05 p.m.
8th: 1:10 to 2  p.m.
7th: 2:05 to 2:55 p.m.

March 31
Early Dismissal—modified Friday Schedule, dismissal at 1:10 p.m.
Faculty Meetings:
8 to 8:55 a.m.
8th: 9 to 9:50 a.m.
2nd:
9:55 to 10:45 a.m.
Homeroom: 10:50 to 11 a.m.
Break:
11 to 11:20 a.m.
3rd:
11:25 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Evacuation Drill: 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
6th: 12:20 to 1:10 p.m.