Dear Serra Parents:

Calling all Padre moms, dads and friends of Serra: Our annual benefit auction will be held on Saturday, November 13. The theme this year is Hard Hats and Heels. It takes a village to create an auction, so please join us for our kick off meeting on Thursday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the library. Bring your creative ideas and talents! For any questions, contact Theresa Stoye at tstoye@serrahs.com

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 THIS EVENING, April 22 at 5:00 p.m. in the Library. All students and parents are welcome to attend.

Attention, Juniors and Seniors

The Junior/Senior Prom will be held from 7:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, May 8 at the South San Francisco Conference Center.  Bids will be sold through Thursday, April 22.

Serra Art Show

Don't forget to attend the Serra Art Show at 7:00 p.m. on May 13 in the front lobby. Come and support your budding Picasso!

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 FREE. These directories contain the same information that is accessible through the  PCR Educator Parent Portal. They are available at no charge 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.

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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Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Antonia Ehlers
Communications Manager

Upcoming Event                        

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 2:00
7^th: 2:05 to 2:55

April 24:
Rebuilding Project, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

April 24:
Battle of the Bands 6:00 p.m.

April 28:
Special schedule for class officer election speeches:
1^st: (Tri-School classes only) 8:00 to 8:45
8^th: 9:00 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: 9:00 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: 12:00 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 2:00
7^th: 2:05 to 2:55

May 4:
Mothers' Auxiliary Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the library

May 6:
Senior Awards Night, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

May 8:
Junior/Senior Prom

May 11 - Friday schedule:
1st: (Tri-School only) 8:00 to 8:45
8th: 9:00 to 9:50
2nd: 9:55 to 10:45
Homeroom: 10:50 to 11:00
Break: 11:00 to 11:20
3rd: 11:25 to 12:15
6th: 12:20 to 1:10

May 11:
Fathers' Club meeting (Classroom A) 6:30 p.m.

May 12:
Serra Spring Concert (Auditorium) 7:30 p.m.

May 13:
Modified Thursday schedule, Mass in place of 3rd period
1st: 8:15 to 9:00
Announcements: 9:00 to 9:05
Mass: 9:15 to 10:25
Break: 10:25 to 10:45
8th: 10:50 to 11:35
4th: 11:40 to 12:25
5th: 12:30 to 1:15
6th: 1:20 to 2:05
7th: 2:10 to 2:55

May 13:
Art Show, 7:00 p.m., Serra lobby

May 14:
Student holiday, faculty in-service

May 20: Academic Awards Night (9th, 10th, 11th) Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

May 23:
Senior Mother-Son Mass, 10:00 a.m. (Auditorium), Cafeteria

May 24:
All eight classes meet
First Bell: 8:10
1st: 8:15 to 8:58
2nd: 9:03 to 9:51
Break: 9:51 to 10:07
3rd: 10:12 to 10:55
4th: 11:00 to 11:43
5th: 11:48 to 12:31
6th: 12:36 to 1:19
8th: 1:24 to 2:07
7th: 2:12 to 2:55

May 25:
Final Exams
3rd: 8:15 to 9:45
6th: 10:15 to 11:45

May 26:
Final Exams
8th: 8:15 to 9:45
2nd: 10:15 to 11:45

May 27:
Final Exams
1st: 8:15 to 9:45
2nd: 10:15 to 11:45

May 28:
Final Exams
5th: 8:15 to 9:45
4th: 10:15 to 11:45
Note: Seniors have a mandatory graduation meeting/practice during the 4th period exam.

May 29:
Graduation
St. Mary's Cathedral (SF), 10:00 a.m.

June 1:
Book Buy-Back Day