Normally the Q-Connection is posted on Friday, but we've have several late breaking items with important information that parents need to know ASAP.
NEWS: PSAT will be offered at Serra
We reported at the beginning of summer that we could no longer afford to offer the PSAT to our students, however, the GEAR UP grant has stepped up to help us out.
We are pleased to announce that the PSAT WILL NOW be given at Serra on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 8:00am. GEAR UP is picking up the cost for any 9th or 10th grader who wants to take the test. Again, there is no cost for 9th and 10th grade students. 11th graders will have to pay the $14 College Board fee. Transportation will be available.
Any student who wants to take the PSAT (even if they don't have to pay) MUST sign up in the Finance Office starting on Tuesday. The deadline for signing up is this Thursday, September 22nd. The Finance Office is open before school, lunch and after school. It will also be open during Wednesday's Open House.
For more information about the PSAT, please visit The College Board website.
Free Tdap Booster Clinic 9/27 @ Serra
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! MAKE SURE YOU ARE ABLE TO GO TO SCHOOL!!!!!!
Parents, guardians and employees are reminded that a new California law requires that students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-12 school year must be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap.
Although the California Legislature recently granted school districts a 30-day extension to verify immunizations, all 7th to 12th graders will ber equired to receive the Tdap booster. San Diego Unified students will be allowed to attend school for up to 30 calendar days after the first day of school, Sept. 6, 2011, regardless of proof of immunization or signed Tdap Personal Belief statement. These documents need to be provided to Serral no later than Oct. 6, 2011.
Free Tdap Booster Clinic for all district students in grades 7-12 at these locations:
Wednesday September 21, 2011 12:30-5:30pm
Bell Middle School Auditorium
620 Briarwood Rd. 92139
Tuesday September 27, 2011 2:30-6:00pm
Serra High School Faculty Lounge
5156 Santo Road 92124
Thursday September 29, 2011 2:00-6:00pm
Henry High School Library
6702 Wandermere Dr. 92120
Parent or guardian must accompany student. First come, first serve basis.
Sponsored by County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency Immunization Program.
Detection Canine Presentation @ Open House
Dear Serra High School Parents,
Serra High School is committed to providing a safe and drug free learning environment for each and every one of our students and staff. To that end, Serra High School Administration is renewing their contract with Interquest Detection Canines Inc., to provide trained detection canines to conduct random, unannounced inspections on campus.
These canines are trained to detect the presence of illicit drugs, alcohol, and gunpowder-based items. During the random, unannounced visits, campus buildings, parking lots, and grounds will be randomly inspected for prohibited items. If detected and found, the school will initiate the appropriate disciplinary action.
These canines are non-aggressive retrieving breeds such as Golden and Labrador Retrievers. They are trained to discriminate specific “scents” of contraband items and indicate the area where the scent is detected. Interquest provides service to over 1,200 public school districts across the nation.
To provide you with clear and accurate information about this service, we are hosting a Parent Info meeting before the opening of Fall Open House on Wednesday, September 21 st, 2011. This meeting will take place from 5:30pm-6pm in the Theater. The Canine Detective Unit will be present to provide an actual detection demonstration, and answer questions. Please plan to join us on Wednesday to become acquainted with this new service. We hope to see you at Open House.
Respectfully,
Michael Jimenez
Principal
Make Up Picture Day 9/20/11
Students who did not get their picture taken at orientation will have an opportunity to be photographed on Make- Up picture day, September 20, 2011. Passes will be given out during 1st period.
And Finally....
Serra had our first dance of the year on Saturday: The Blacklight Space Jam Dance. It was a big success. Congratulations to ASB for another outstanding dance.
NEWS: PSAT will be offered at Serra
We reported at the beginning of summer that we could no longer afford to offer the PSAT to our students, however, the GEAR UP grant has stepped up to help us out.
We are pleased to announce that the PSAT WILL NOW be given at Serra on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 8:00am. GEAR UP is picking up the cost for any 9th or 10th grader who wants to take the test. Again, there is no cost for 9th and 10th grade students. 11th graders will have to pay the $14 College Board fee. Transportation will be available.
Any student who wants to take the PSAT (even if they don't have to pay) MUST sign up in the Finance Office starting on Tuesday. The deadline for signing up is this Thursday, September 22nd. The Finance Office is open before school, lunch and after school. It will also be open during Wednesday's Open House.
For more information about the PSAT, please visit The College Board website.
Free Tdap Booster Clinic 9/27 @ Serra
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! MAKE SURE YOU ARE ABLE TO GO TO SCHOOL!!!!!!
Parents, guardians and employees are reminded that a new California law requires that students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-12 school year must be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap.
Although the California Legislature recently granted school districts a 30-day extension to verify immunizations, all 7th to 12th graders will ber equired to receive the Tdap booster. San Diego Unified students will be allowed to attend school for up to 30 calendar days after the first day of school, Sept. 6, 2011, regardless of proof of immunization or signed Tdap Personal Belief statement. These documents need to be provided to Serral no later than Oct. 6, 2011.
Free Tdap Booster Clinic for all district students in grades 7-12 at these locations:
Wednesday September 21, 2011 12:30-5:30pm
Bell Middle School Auditorium
620 Briarwood Rd. 92139
Tuesday September 27, 2011 2:30-6:00pm
Serra High School Faculty Lounge
5156 Santo Road 92124
Thursday September 29, 2011 2:00-6:00pm
Henry High School Library
6702 Wandermere Dr. 92120
Parent or guardian must accompany student. First come, first serve basis.
Sponsored by County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency Immunization Program.
Detection Canine Presentation @ Open House
Dear Serra High School Parents,
Serra High School is committed to providing a safe and drug free learning environment for each and every one of our students and staff. To that end, Serra High School Administration is renewing their contract with Interquest Detection Canines Inc., to provide trained detection canines to conduct random, unannounced inspections on campus.
These canines are trained to detect the presence of illicit drugs, alcohol, and gunpowder-based items. During the random, unannounced visits, campus buildings, parking lots, and grounds will be randomly inspected for prohibited items. If detected and found, the school will initiate the appropriate disciplinary action.
These canines are non-aggressive retrieving breeds such as Golden and Labrador Retrievers. They are trained to discriminate specific “scents” of contraband items and indicate the area where the scent is detected. Interquest provides service to over 1,200 public school districts across the nation.
To provide you with clear and accurate information about this service, we are hosting a Parent Info meeting before the opening of Fall Open House on Wednesday, September 21 st, 2011. This meeting will take place from 5:30pm-6pm in the Theater. The Canine Detective Unit will be present to provide an actual detection demonstration, and answer questions. Please plan to join us on Wednesday to become acquainted with this new service. We hope to see you at Open House.
Respectfully,
Michael Jimenez
Principal
Make Up Picture Day 9/20/11
Students who did not get their picture taken at orientation will have an opportunity to be photographed on Make- Up picture day, September 20, 2011. Passes will be given out during 1st period.
And Finally....