Dear Serra Parents:

It's Fashion Week at Serra! Our very own Project Runway, Surfin' Safari, will be held this Sunday, April 18 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel. Don't miss the sand and surf. There is limited space still available so grab your boards!  CLICK HERE for more information about this fun-filled event.

Mock Trial Club Students Needed!

After a successful inaugural season, the Junipero Serra Mock Trial team is looking to expand its roster for the 2010-2011 season. If your Padre would like to experience the excitement of working in a courtroom setting, exchanging ideas, working in teams, examining issues and setting goals, please encourage him to join Mock Trial.

By participating as witnesses, attorneys examining and cross-examining these witnesses, attorneys arguing constitutional pre-trial motions with judges, timekeepers and bailiffs, team members develop presentation and speaking skills by studying the hypothetical criminal case and preparing strategies and arguments for trial. Being a member of the Mock Trial team is an important addition to any college application! We will conduct a Mock Trial Information Night on Thursday, April 22 at 5 p.m. in the Library. All students and parents are welcome to attend.

From the Academic Resource Center:

This Saturday, April 17, Parents Education Network will present EDUCATION REVOLUTION 2010! Your Journey from Self-Awareness to Successful Independence at AT&T Park in San Francisco. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ned Hallowell, ADHD expert and author of "Driven to Distraction." His talk will be followed by 100-plus exhibits, 30-plus workshops and 20-plus fun activities, including the LD journey from early childhood to college and career. Please CLICK HERE for more information and to pre-register online before noon on Friday to skip the lines on Saturday.

Attention, Juniors and Seniors

The Junior/Senior Prom will be held from 7 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, May 8 at the South San Francisco Conference Center.  Bids will be sold from Tuesday, April 20 through Thursday, April 22.

***Any parent who missed the mandatory prom meeting can attend a make-up meeting tomorrow, Thursday April 15 at 11:15 a.m. in the auditorium. The meeting should not last longer than 30 minutes. 

PCR Update

We are currently in Marking Period 4 until the end of the school year. When checking for your son’s grade in class, please select Marking Period 4 from the pull-down menu.

Parent-Student Directories

We have printed a limited quantity of Parent-Student Directories for parent use. These directories contain the same information that is accessible through the  PCR Educator Parent Portal. They are available for purchase through the Serra Bookstore for $5 on a first-come, first-served pick-up basis only. For questions, please email Bookstore Moderator Sally Lockie at slockie@serrahs.com.

Olympic Summer Camp Now Hiring

* Olympic Summer Camp is a recreational summer camp that features sports, games and fun camp activities for boys and girls ages 5 - 13. We're looking for both male and female Junior Counselors who are comfortable teaching, playing and managing a group of 16 boys or girls (together with a counselor). We want people on our team who will contribute to a fun camp environment where campers feel supported. There are currently 12 open positions. The camp  will be held at Crocker Middle School from June 28 - August 6. Junior Counselors must turn 16 by June 15 and have an athletic background to be considered for employment. Ideal candidates should love sports, have fun outgoing personalities and enjoy working with kids. To apply visit: www.OlympicSummerCamp.com.

Student Volunteer Opportunities

Parents – is your son 16 or older?  Is he interested in earning eight FIAT service hours?  If so, he might like to sign up for the Tri-School Habitat for Humanity build being held in San Francisco on Saturday, April 17.  We are only allowed 10 spots, so we will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.  There are three permission slips to sign - two for Habitat for Humanity and one for the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  This event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The event will be held at 52 Whitney Young Circle in San Francisco (94124).  Click here to get more information and access the permission slips.

* 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

Graduation with Jostens

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.

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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* Do you need to update your email contact information? Please CLICK HERE to visit the PCR Educator parent portal to change your information. DO NOT reply to this Spotlight e-newsletter to change your email address. Thank you.

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Antonia Ehlers
Communications Manager

Upcoming Events                        

April 14:
Tri-School California College Night at NDB, 7 p.m.

April 18:
Surfin' Safari Fashion Show, 11 a.m.

April 21:
Friday schedule (Tri-School classes meet during 1^st period) Early Dismissal for Athletics. Friday Rotation with 50-minute periods.
Faculty Meetings: (Tri-School teachers excused) 8:00-8:55
1^st (Tri-School only):  8:00 to 8:45
8^th: 9:00 to 9:50
2^nd: 9:55 to 10:45
Homeroom: 10:50 to 11:00
Break: 11:00 to 11:20
3^rd: 11:25 to 12:15
6^th: 12:20 to 1:10

April 21:
Serra Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m.

April 23: Wednesday schedule (Tri-School classes do not meet during 1^st period). Dismissal at 2:55
1^st: 8:15 to 9:05
2^nd: 9:10 to 10:05
Break: 10:05 to 10:20
8^th: 10:25 to 11:15
4^th: 11:20 to 12:10
5^th: 12:15 to 1:05
6^th: 1:10 to 2
7^th: 2:05 to 2:55

April 24:
Rebuilding Project, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April 24:
Battle of the Bands 6 p.m.

April 28:
Special schedule for class officer election speeches:
1^st: (Tri-School classes only) 8 to 8:45
8^th: 9 to 9:40
2^nd: 9:45 to 10:25 Homeroom: 10:30 to 10:40
Class Officer Election Speeches: 10:50 to 11:20
Different locations (TBA)Break: 11:20 to 11:40
3^rd: 11:45 to 12:25
6^th: 12:30 to 1:10

April 29:
Special schedule for student council officer election speeches; 40-minute periods:
1^st: 8:15 to 8:55
8^th: 9 to 9:40
Announcements: 9:40 to 9:45
Election Panel:
9:55 to 10:55
Frosh-Soph
Juniors: Auditorium
Seniors: Gym
Break:  10:55 to 11:10
3^rd: 11:15 to 11:55
4^th: 12 to 12:40
5^th: 12:45 to 1:25
6^th: 1:30 to 2:10
7^th: 2:15 to 2:55

April 30: Wednesday schedule (Tri-School classes do not meet during 1^st period.) Dismissal at 2:55
1^st: 8:15 to 9:05
2^nd: 9:10 to 10:05
Break: 10:05 to 10:20
8^th: 10:25 to 11:15
4^th: 11:20 to 12:10
5^th: 12:15 to 1:05
6^th: 1:10 to 2
7^th: 2:05 to 2:55

May 4:
Mothers' Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m. in the library

May 6:
Senior Awards Night, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

May 8:
Junior/Senior Prom

May 12:
Serra Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m.