NEWS
STAR Testing is Going Well!
Student finished the English Language Arts and Math portions of the California Standards Tests this week. They are doing well. Keep up the good work! Next week they will complete the Science and Social Science portions, followed by Life Science for the 10th graders. Please remind your students to do their best on these very important exams. Also, remind your students, even Seniors, that if they attend every day of STAR Testing/STAR Senior Activities they will receive 1 LOP credit.
STAR Testing is Going Well!
Student finished the English Language Arts and Math portions of the California Standards Tests this week. They are doing well. Keep up the good work! Next week they will complete the Science and Social Science portions, followed by Life Science for the 10th graders. Please remind your students to do their best on these very important exams. Also, remind your students, even Seniors, that if they attend every day of STAR Testing/STAR Senior Activities they will receive 1 LOP credit.
Volunteers Needed to Help With STAR Snacks!
STAR snack distribution will continue next week, on Monday 5/2, Tuesday 5/3, Thursday 5/5 and Friday 5/6. If you can help, please show up at 7:30am on any of those mornings. Please sign in at the main office and then proceed to the Media Center. If you haven’t volunteered to help with STAR snacks before, don’t worry! Volunteers in the Media Center will be there to show you what needs to be done. This is a fun volunteer assignment and the kids love the volunteers who bring the snacks to the classrooms! Thank you for your support during testing time!
Graduation Information
As a reminder, this year’s graduation ceremony will be held downtown at Golden Hall in the San Diego Concourse. Ticket Request forms have been sent home and we thank you for returning the forms promptly. We’re processing the requests now and will inform all families soon as to how many tickets you will receive. Seniors must present their school ID card to obtain their tickets. Lost tickets cannot be replaced. Parking in the Concourse is limited and there is a charge, however there are many other pay lots within walking distance and there is a trolley stop at the Concourse. Parents/Visitors: Please note that balloons are strictly prohibited in Golden Hall; any balloons brought to the facility will be confiscated by Golden Hall Security. In order to ensure the enjoyment of all guests, there will be NO air horns allowed in the facility. The latest updates on graduation will be posted on our website: http://serra.sandi.net/graduation. Bookmark it and check back often.
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, need a review, or just want to gain more 21st century skills, 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.
SAVE THE DATE! Serra High School’s Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 19th at 6:00pm in the Media Center. All volunteers are invited to this event. Whether you have given 1 or 100 hours of your time at Serra, we appreciate your support. Please join us on May 19th as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers! Refreshments will be provided. More information to follow.
Student/Parent Information Session ~ Exploring College Options will be held on Thursday, May 12th at 7:30pm at the Doubletree Hotel in Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108 (619.297.5466). This workshop is for prospective juniors and seniors who are interested in applying to the following colleges: Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford. For more information: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.
EVENTS
Monday, May 2
STAR Testing: Science Part 1
Tuesday, May 3
STAR Testing: Science Part 2
Thursday, May 5
STAR Testing: Social Science Part 1
Friday, May 6
PROGRESS REPORT DISTRIBUTION
STAR Testing: Social Science Part 2
Saturday, May 7
10:00-1:00pm - 15th Annual Military Child Appreciation Festival
Murphy Canyon Youth Center, 4867 Santo Road. Fun for the entire family! Food, crafts, games, resources, prizes! Free admission. For more information: 858-496-0044
STAR Testing: Science Part 1
Tuesday, May 3
STAR Testing: Science Part 2
Thursday, May 5
STAR Testing: Social Science Part 1
Friday, May 6
PROGRESS REPORT DISTRIBUTION
STAR Testing: Social Science Part 2
Saturday, May 7
10:00-1:00pm - 15th Annual Military Child Appreciation Festival
Murphy Canyon Youth Center, 4867 Santo Road. Fun for the entire family! Food, crafts, games, resources, prizes! Free admission. For more information: 858-496-0044
SPORTS
Tuesday, May 3
All day - Golf CIF Qual.@ Balboa/TIME TBA
2:30pm - Boys Tennis @ MBHS
3:00pm - JV Baseball vs SRHS
3:00pm - Varsity Baseball @ SRHS
3:00pm - Boys Volleyball @ Morse
5:00pm - Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ PLHS
Wednesday, May 4
All day - Golf CIF Qual.@ Balboa/TIME TBA
2:45pm - Field & Track @ SDHS
3:00pm - JV Softball vs Morse
3:00pm - Varsity Softball @ Morse
3:00pm - Badminton vs Clairemont
Thursday, May 5
3:00pm - JV Baseball vs MMHS
3:00pm - Varsity Baseball @ MMHS
3:00pm - Boys Volleyball vs PLHS
3:00pm - Swim Meet @ Clairemont
3:00pm - Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Helix
4:15pm - JV Girls Lacrosse @ Helix
Friday, May 6
3:00pm - JV Softball @ PHHS
3:00pm - Varsity Softball vs PHHS
3:00pm - Badminton vs SRHS
3:30pm - JV Boys Lacrosse @ St. Aug.
5:30pm - Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ St. Aug.
Saturday, May 7
11:00am - Varsity Softball @ Mar Vista
SCHOLARSHIPS
SDEA DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 6, 2011
Amount: Not stated
for SENIORS
must be a dependent of a current SDEA/CTA/NEA member
show a potential for successful use of the scholarship funds
two letters of reference
ESSAY: 200 words or less
“Explain how continuing your studies will help you in the classroom and/or in your professional life.”
download application from Naviance or visit www.sdea.net
WALTER & MAISHA KUDUMU SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 6, 2011
Amount: $1,000
for SENIORS graduating from the San Diego Unified School District
2.0+ GPA
show proof of enrollment in a 2 or 4 year college/university in the Fall of 2011
two letters of reference
demonstrate community service
demonstrate financial
ESSAY: 1-page (250-500 words) or a short video (under 3 minutes)
highlighting your accomplishments, commitment and drive to empower and inspire yourself and/or others toward a
particular goal
download application from Naviance or pick one up at the Counseling Center (See Mrs. Bobis)
KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF TIERRASANTA SCHOLARSHIP FOR SERRA H.S. SENIORS
Deadline: May 6, 2011
Amount: $1,000 - $4,000
for SENIORS of Serra High School
The Kiwanis Foundation of Tierrasanta is pleased to announce that it will be awarding the following scholarships: Vernon D. Bowman ($4,000), Thomas G. Cherniss ($1,000), and George V. Paluso ($1,000)
ESSAY: 1-2 pgs
A reflective essay regarding high school and community service activities
application available at the Counseling Center (See Mrs. Bobis)
completed application due to Mrs. Bobis on May 9, 2011
2011 YOUTH AUTOMOBILE SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 13, 2011
Amount: $500-$1,500
for SENIORS who reside in California, Arizona, Nevada or Utah
3.0+ GPA
must have been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, or trade school, in the U.S. with intent to enroll as a full-time freshman by Fall 2011
must have a parent or legal guardian currently employed full-time by or if retired or deceased, must have been employed full-time by a government entity. This definition of public employee includes, but is not limited to, peace officers; firefighters; educators; postal employees; military personnel; and federal, state, and local government workers
ESSAY: 500 words
Discuss "Ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced."
download application from Naviance or visit www.cseinsurance.com/scholarship
ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS (AAAE)
Deadline: May 13, 2011
Amount: $500 or $1,000
for SENIORS of African or African American heritage
apply for up to eight different scholarships with one application
PERSONAL STATEMENT: No more than 2 pages
Write about yourself
application available at the Counseling Center (See Mrs. Bobis)
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Serve on a Senior Exhibition Panel. Senior Exhibitions will be held on May 26th and 27th. Each day there will be 3 sessions and we need several volunteers for each session to score the Senior portfolios. Volunteers are welcome to sit on more than one panel if they wish. This is a great opportunity to learn about the knowledge, skills, and accomplishments of our amazing students!
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.