Friday, February 4, 2011

February 4, 2011


NEWS
Congratulations to the PTO for yet another successful Cake Auction!  It was a fun-filled evening for all who attended.  A “Thank You” goes out to everyone who contributed to the event, either by donating a cake, setting up the event, or participating in the Auction.  The PTO sold approximately 30 cakes that evening and raised over $4,000.  Way to go PTO!

National School Counseling Week
Next week, Feb. 7-11, is National School Counseling Week, a time that recognizes the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. Please take a moment to thank our school counselors for the impact they have in helping our students achieve school success, meet the challenges of the 21st century and plan for a career.

EVENTS

Thursday, February 10th

9:30am -11:30am and 6:00-7:30pm           

Parent Institute for Quality Education
Please join us for these weekly workshops which will provide you with information to support your student’s success at Serra High School.  Early preparation in high school is pivotal for your student’s readiness to attend college. The workshops will greatly benefit you and your student.  Each week, the workshops will discuss the following topics:



§       Understanding the High School System

§       Identifying the Classes That Form Part of the “4-Year Plan”

§       Recognizing the Importance of Grades (GPA)

§       Reviewing Other Important High School & College Requirements

§       Discussing Higher Education Options

§       Identifying the Different Financial Aid Options





SCHOLARSHIPS

ATTENTION ALL CONQUISTADORS: Are you creative with a video camera? Interested in winning up to $2,500? Then the Courageous Persuaders Scholarship might be for you. This scholarship is open to ALL high school students’ grades 9-12. All you have to do is create a 30-second video/TV commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking. Emphasis is placed on the concept of the message, not on the production values. Download an application from Naviance or visit http://www.courageouspersuaders.com. Deadline is February 10, 2011.





SPORTS


Tuesday, February 8          

3:00pm            JV Boys Soccer vs Morse
3:00pm            Varsity Boys Soccer vs Morse
3:00pm            Varsity Girls Water Polo vs UCHS @ Tierrasanta
3:30pm            JV Boys Bball vs Hoover
3:30pm            JV Girls Bball @ Hoover
4:00pm            JV Girls Water Polo vs UCHS @ Tierrasanta
4:45pm            Varsity Boys Bball vs Hoover
4:45pm            Varsity Girls Bball @ Hoover



Wednesday, February 9
3:00pm            Wrestling Dual Meet vs Christian
3:00pm            JV Girls Soccer vs PLHS
3:00pm            Varsity Girls Soccer @ PLHS
3:00pm            Varsity Girls Water Polo vs PHHS @ Allied Gardens
4:00pm            JV Girls Water Polo vs PHHS @ Allied Gardens



Thursday, February 10

3:00pm            JV Girls Bball vs MMHS
3:00pm            JV Boys Soccer vs MMHS
3:00pm            Varsity Boys Soccer @ MMHS
3:00pm            Varsity Girls Water Polo vs PLHS @ Tierrasanta
4:00pm            JV Girls Water Polo vs PLHS @ Tierrasanta
4:45pm            JV Boys Bball vs MMHS
6:00pm            Varsity Girls Bball @ MMHS
7:30pm            Varsity Boys Bball @ MMHS


Friday, February 11


LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY-NO SCHOOL

4:00pm            Varsity Girls Water Polo @ Mt.Miguel
5:00pm            JV Girls Water Polo @ Mt.Miguel

 

Saturday, February 12


9:00am             Wrestling City Champ. @ La Jolla


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Help is needed in the following areas.  Please help by offering an hour or
two of your time to support our students.  We can’t do it without you!

HELP NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE MAKING PHONE CALLS TO PARENTS

We need 2 or 3 volunteers willing to make phone calls to parents of 9th graders to invite them to attend the upcoming Parent Institute for Quality Education workshops.  We would like to get calls out early next week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday), so if you can help out, please contact mbyrd@san.rr.com.


BE A CAREER MENTOR!
We need volunteers who would be willing to speak to our students about their career or profession in an effort to help the students explore various educational and career options after high school.   Guest speakers are needed
on Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm, beginning February 4th through May 20th.  The days and times are very flexible.

SUPERVISE CAHSEE TESTING
Volunteers needed in the mornings on March 8th and 9th to supervise students during testing, monitoring doors, and handing out pencils.  (Please note: if you student is taking the CAHSEE, you will not be able to supervise the
testing.)

ASSIST WITH DISTRIBUTION OF SNACKS DURING STAR TESTING
The PTO provides snacks for our students during testing, and plenty of hands are needed to help with this endeavor.  Volunteers will be needed in late March-early April.  More information will be coming.

SERVE ON A SENIOR EXHIBTION PANEL
Volunteers needed to sit on a panel and view students showcasing their knowledge, skills, interests and experience at Serra High School, demonstrating how their high school experience fits into their future goals.

IN-CLASS TUTORS NEEDED
We need volunteers to help our English teachers with students who need a little extra help in class.

SERVE AS A PARENT AMBASSADOR
Help connect new families to Serra High School and the community.

ASSIST IN THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Help is needed staffing the Resource Center and assisting with various office tasks.  Dates and times are very flexible.

Volunteer forms are available at the school.  Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Marie Byrd (mbyrd@sandi.net or call 858-496-8342 x203), for more information about volunteering.




The mission of Serra High School is to provide rigorous, relevant, standards-based curriculum that will prepare our students to be responsible citizens and productive members of the 21st century workforce.