FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Just a reminder to parents the California legislature passed Assembly Bill 354, mandating that all 7th-12th graders must get a Tdap vaccination before they can enter school for the 2011-2012 school year. This vaccine is for the prevention of Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (also known as Whooping Cough). Please check your child’s vaccination record and if they have not received this immunization, please take them to your family physician, or a county health clinic and get them vaccinated as soon as possible. You must provide proof of this immunization to the school nurse before school enrollment next September. If you have questions about this please refer to the information posted on our school website under the Health Office (http://serra.sandi.net/health/)
Just a reminder to parents the California legislature passed Assembly Bill 354, mandating that all 7th-12th graders must get a Tdap vaccination before they can enter school for the 2011-2012 school year. This vaccine is for the prevention of Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (also known as Whooping Cough). Please check your child’s vaccination record and if they have not received this immunization, please take them to your family physician, or a county health clinic and get them vaccinated as soon as possible. You must provide proof of this immunization to the school nurse before school enrollment next September. If you have questions about this please refer to the information posted on our school website under the Health Office (http://serra.sandi.net/health/)
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The following schools will be offering Tdap Clinics:
University City High - Wed 5/25/11, 2:20pm-4:30pm in the gym
Morse High - Wed 6/1/11, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Serra High - Thurs 6/2/11, 2:30pm-4:30pm in the nurse's office
For your convenience, Walgreens is partnering with the above schools to offer these vaccination clinics. Any student or family member of San Diego Unified may attend these clinics. Forms should be submitted to Walgreens at least 1 week prior to the Tdap clinic date to allow for insurance billing. Additional forms will be available on-site at the clinic for last minute decisions. Last minute decisions would require parents to be present for signature and the full cash price of $63.99 may be required. On clinic day, all forms of payment are accepted: cash, check, credit card. Visit the Serra website to download a form/permission slip.
NEWS
Graduation Ticket Requests. Phone calls and e-mails have gone out regarding the number of tickets being allocated to each graduate. If you did not get the information, please contact the main office.
Important registration and enrollment information will be mailed out to all families this summer. We need your current information on file. If you have moved please bring to the attendance office a current proof of residence (electric bill, cable bill or rental agreement) in order to update your file. Thank you from the Attendance office.
A free Computer Class is being offered to parents of Serra High School on May 17th in the Serra Media Center Computer Lab. Whether you are new to the computer or just need a review, this workshop can help you quickly master your skills. Learn how to: use Naviance, access Parent Connect, navigate the web, and set up an email account. Register today! Contact Marie Byrd (858) 496-8342 x203 or Martha Vidana-Cross (858) 496-8342 x241.
Serra High School is hosting Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on Thursday, May 19th at 6:00pm. All volunteers are invited to this event. Whether you have given 1 or 100 hours of your time at Serra, we appreciate your support of our students and school. Please join us as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers! We’ll have desserts and a few prize giveaways! Click here to RSVP: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGtrcW5aTnE2RG5tNk0yRnZVMEJkc3c6MQ#gid=0
SAVE THE DATE for Serra Football Night on May 20th at 6:00pm at the Villa Monterey Club House, 5725 Rimpark Way, Tierrasanta 92124. The Serra Football Boosters are sponsoring a fabulous Dinner and Silent Auction. Come out and enjoy delicious ribs and chicken from Phil’s BBQ. 100% of the funds raised will go toward the purchase of football varsity uniforms and supplies. Tickets are $20 per person (Adult only evening) and can be purchased by cash or credit card. Please RSVP by May 16th. Contact Tracy or Kristen: 858-243-0259 or serrafootball@yahoo.com.
The Serra High School Players are pleased to announce the opening of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” May 13 and 20 at 6pm, May 19 at 2:45pm, May 21 at 2:00pm. Performances are held in the Serra High Theater. Tickets are $5. For information: 858-496-8342 x269.
Serra High School Senior Exhibitions - 2011-2012. We are looking for volunteers to serve as panelists to score student presentations for Serra High School’s Senior Exhibitions. Senior Exhibitions provide our Seniors an opportunity to showcase their knowledge, skills, interests, and experience at Serra High School and to show how their high school experience fits into their future goals. The Seniors present before a panel consisting of teachers, business or community members, and parents. We also have Junior students sitting on panels to familiarize them with the process for the following year. Exhibitions are being held on May 26th and 27th. You may volunteer to sit on more than one panel. Please click on the following link to reserve a space on the panel: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG1vYTZMc0d4Q0FDYzhDRndNUFprbWc6MQ#gid=0
SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE: It’s official, there is NO Summer School this summer for students in current grades 9-11. Summer School offered at Madison and Lincoln High School is only available for current 12th graders, Class of 2011. Credit Recovery for Class of 2011 requires daily attendance at Madison High School. In addition, some students with an IEP in grades 9-12 may be eligible to attend. Have your student see his/her Case Manager.
The following schools will be offering Tdap Clinics:
University City High - Wed 5/25/11, 2:20pm-4:30pm in the gym
Morse High - Wed 6/1/11, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Serra High - Thurs 6/2/11, 2:30pm-4:30pm in the nurse's office
For your convenience, Walgreens is partnering with the above schools to offer these vaccination clinics. Any student or family member of San Diego Unified may attend these clinics. Forms should be submitted to Walgreens at least 1 week prior to the Tdap clinic date to allow for insurance billing. Additional forms will be available on-site at the clinic for last minute decisions. Last minute decisions would require parents to be present for signature and the full cash price of $63.99 may be required. On clinic day, all forms of payment are accepted: cash, check, credit card. Visit the Serra website to download a form/permission slip.
NEWS
Graduation Ticket Requests. Phone calls and e-mails have gone out regarding the number of tickets being allocated to each graduate. If you did not get the information, please contact the main office.
Important registration and enrollment information will be mailed out to all families this summer. We need your current information on file. If you have moved please bring to the attendance office a current proof of residence (electric bill, cable bill or rental agreement) in order to update your file. Thank you from the Attendance office.
A free Computer Class is being offered to parents of Serra High School on May 17th in the Serra Media Center Computer Lab. Whether you are new to the computer or just need a review, this workshop can help you quickly master your skills. Learn how to: use Naviance, access Parent Connect, navigate the web, and set up an email account. Register today! Contact Marie Byrd (858) 496-8342 x203 or Martha Vidana-Cross (858) 496-8342 x241.
Serra High School is hosting Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on Thursday, May 19th at 6:00pm. All volunteers are invited to this event. Whether you have given 1 or 100 hours of your time at Serra, we appreciate your support of our students and school. Please join us as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers! We’ll have desserts and a few prize giveaways! Click here to RSVP: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGtrcW5aTnE2RG5tNk0yRnZVMEJkc3c6MQ#gid=0
SAVE THE DATE for Serra Football Night on May 20th at 6:00pm at the Villa Monterey Club House, 5725 Rimpark Way, Tierrasanta 92124. The Serra Football Boosters are sponsoring a fabulous Dinner and Silent Auction. Come out and enjoy delicious ribs and chicken from Phil’s BBQ. 100% of the funds raised will go toward the purchase of football varsity uniforms and supplies. Tickets are $20 per person (Adult only evening) and can be purchased by cash or credit card. Please RSVP by May 16th. Contact Tracy or Kristen: 858-243-0259 or serrafootball@yahoo.com.
The Serra High School Players are pleased to announce the opening of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” May 13 and 20 at 6pm, May 19 at 2:45pm, May 21 at 2:00pm. Performances are held in the Serra High Theater. Tickets are $5. For information: 858-496-8342 x269.
Serra High School Senior Exhibitions - 2011-2012. We are looking for volunteers to serve as panelists to score student presentations for Serra High School’s Senior Exhibitions. Senior Exhibitions provide our Seniors an opportunity to showcase their knowledge, skills, interests, and experience at Serra High School and to show how their high school experience fits into their future goals. The Seniors present before a panel consisting of teachers, business or community members, and parents. We also have Junior students sitting on panels to familiarize them with the process for the following year. Exhibitions are being held on May 26th and 27th. You may volunteer to sit on more than one panel. Please click on the following link to reserve a space on the panel: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG1vYTZMc0d4Q0FDYzhDRndNUFprbWc6MQ#gid=0
SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE: It’s official, there is NO Summer School this summer for students in current grades 9-11. Summer School offered at Madison and Lincoln High School is only available for current 12th graders, Class of 2011. Credit Recovery for Class of 2011 requires daily attendance at Madison High School. In addition, some students with an IEP in grades 9-12 may be eligible to attend. Have your student see his/her Case Manager.
EVENTS
Saturday, May 14
7:00am - Band Booster Rummage Sale
Monday, May 16
3:00pm - SSC Meeting (Media Center)
Freshmen Fundraiser at Islands Restaurant. Click Here for Flyer.
Tuesday, May 17
9:30am - Computer Training for Parents (Media Center – Computer Lab)
12:30pm - EL Reclassification Celebration (Media Center)
5:30pm - Computer Training for Parents (Media Center – Computer Lab)
6:00pm - NJROTC Cadet Awards Ceremony
6:30pm - PTO Meeting (Family Resource Center, Room 231)
Thursday, May 19
2:45pm – Performance of “Hamlet” (Theater)
6:00pm - Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony (Media Center)
6:30pm - Talent Show (Gym)
Friday, May 20
6:00pm - Performance of “Hamlet” (Theater)
Saturday, May 21
2:00pm - Performance of “Hamlet” (Theater)
Saturday, May 14
7:00am - Band Booster Rummage Sale
Monday, May 16
3:00pm - SSC Meeting (Media Center)
Freshmen Fundraiser at Islands Restaurant. Click Here for Flyer.
Tuesday, May 17
9:30am - Computer Training for Parents (Media Center – Computer Lab)
12:30pm - EL Reclassification Celebration (Media Center)
5:30pm - Computer Training for Parents (Media Center – Computer Lab)
6:00pm - NJROTC Cadet Awards Ceremony
6:30pm - PTO Meeting (Family Resource Center, Room 231)
Thursday, May 19
2:45pm – Performance of “Hamlet” (Theater)
6:00pm - Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony (Media Center)
6:30pm - Talent Show (Gym)
Friday, May 20
6:00pm - Performance of “Hamlet” (Theater)
Saturday, May 21
2:00pm - Performance of “Hamlet” (Theater)
SPORTS
Tuesday, May 17
3:00pm - JV Baseball @ Christian
3:00pm - Varsity Baseball vs Christian
Wednesday, May 18
All day - Swim CIF/TIME & LOC. TBA
Thursday, May 19
All day - Swim CIF/TIME & LOC. TBA
3:00pm - JV Baseball vs Christian
3:00pm - Varsity Baseball @ Christian
Friday, May 20
All day - Swim CIF/TIME & LOC. TBA
Saturday, May 21
All day - Swim CIF/TIME & LOC. TBA
8:00am - Track & Field CIF Prelims @ Mt.Carmel
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
The Senior Boosters Group are looking for volunteers! Here are 3 ways to help the senior booster group:
1. The Boosters need a few more chaperones for Grad Night. Two of you can sign up together, there are 2 chaperones per bus. If you are available to help with Grad Night please email jd3hopps@aol.com.
2. The Boosters are hoping for donations of 12 cases of water and 12 licorice buckets for the bus ride up to Disneyland. If we get this donated it helps our senior booster account. If you can donate please email gmcparlane@att.net.
3. The Boosters need volunteers to set up and clean up for the Senior BBQ on June 9th. Gabriella has a list of some volunteers but if any one else is interested please let her know, gmcparlane@att.net.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
Deadline: June 1, 2011
Amount: $1,000
for grades 9-12
ESSAY: 250-500 words
"What College or University Course are you most looking forward to taking? and Why?"
online application only. Register at www.studentscholarship.org/scholarshipprogram.php
BIG DIG SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: June 1 , 2011
Amount: $3,000
for SENIORS planning to enter college/university in the fall 2011.
ESSAY SCENARIO: In 200 years, one of your relatives will be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2011 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future. The item that you choose to bury today must: Be currently sold in a store today and be under $500.
ESSAY (500-1000 words) - Answer all of the following questions:
1) What is the item you are going to bury? 2) Where could you purchase the item today? 3) How much does the item cost? 4) What made you choose this item? 5) Why do you believe that item will have immense value 200 years from now?
online application only. Register at www.studentscholarships.org
2011 HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS
Deadline: June 1, 2011
Amount: Not Stated
for JUNIORS of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent)
plan to attend college in fall 2012
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
3.0+ GPA
willing to travel at own cost to the awards ceremony in your selected region
online application only. Register at www.HispanicHeritage.org
CITIZEN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK AWARD
Deadline: June 2, 2011
Amount: $1,000 & A Family Cruise Vacation For Four
for grades 9-12
must be a Varsity Athlete in any sport; Areas of evaluation will include: Sportsmanship; Athletic and academic achievements; Community Involvement
ESSAY: 500 words maximum
“Athlete and citizen service report explaining why you should be selected as Citizen Athlete of the Week.”
download application from Naviance or visit www.kahalatravel.com
ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: June 18, 2011
Amount: $1,000
for JUNIORS and SENIORS
ESSAY: 500 and 1000 words
Describe "What have you done outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universities or other educational facilities? Of these, which means the most to you?"
for more information visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
BIGSUN SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: June 23, 2011
Amount: $500
for SENIORS currently involved in any sport at school or in the community
Essay: word limit not specified
Write a short essay answering the following questions: “What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What have you done to contribute to them?”
for more information visit www.bigsunathletics.com
THE ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY FUND- VERIZON SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM
Deadline: June 30, 2011
Amount: $1,000
for SENIORS who will be enrolled in a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, student majoring in math, science or related field
3.0+ GPA
be a resident of California, Oregon or Washington or attending college in one of these states
be a citizen, national, legal permanent resident of the U.S., or citizen of the Freely Associated States.
TWO ESSAYS: each 500 words or less.
1) Describe what being Asian and/or Pacific Islander means to you and how it has shaped the person you are today.
2) Explain why you chose your area of study and what you hope to accomplish in your future career.
online application available at www.apcf.org
DMD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: July16, 2011
Amount: $1,000
for SENIORS
be between the ages of 16-20 on July 16, 2011
be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2011
be a resident of the United States or Canada
ESSAY: < 2,000 words
"Why is it important to YOU to get a College or University Education?"
online application only. Register at www.dentalmarketingplans.com/scholarships.php
"I WAS BORN IN 1994" SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: July 31, 2011
Amount: Not Stated
for U.S. students born in 1994
ESSAY: 250 words
Respond to the following question: "What is unique about students born in 1994? Explain."
Online application only. Register at www.scholarshipexperts.com