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Congratulations to 104 of our Seniors – Class of 2012 – who have been ADMITTED to San Diego State University! You read that correct, 104 of our current 426 students have been accepted and admitted to SDSU. This is a reflection of the commitment of our teachers, staff, parents, AND students to continuing Conquistador higher education! Congratulations to ALL!
FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
The Counseling Office is looking for donations of new or "gently" used t-shirts for students who do not adhere to the school dress code policy. There is a great need for small and medium sizes. The shirts can have logos or graphics on them, as long as they are school appropriate!
Naviance (www.connection.naviance.com/serra) is a free web-based service designed especially for students and parents to get information about college and career choices, track academic progress, and search for scholarships. Students can log in using their Student Connect log in number and password. Parents can get their code from Counselor Ms. Turnberg by emailing their request to mturnberg@sandi.net.
Scholarship Highlights for the Week (All can be found on Naviance under the Scholarship tab): The Serra Foundation and Tierrasanta Kiwanis Scholarships. Applications are available in the counseling office.
PARENT RESOURCES
Is your student struggling in class? Free tutoring is available!
FREE tutoring at the Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Road, San Diego 92110.
- English and Writing Skills/General Help: Mon and Tues 4-6pm
- Advanced Math and Sciences: Thurs 6-8pm
Tutoring is held in the Computer Clubhouse. Small group sessions. Membership is not required. For more information, contact the Outreach & Teen Coordinator, Raymond Wilson: 619-843-3321.
9th & 10th graders: GEAR UP has after school tutoring every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30-3:30. Teachers & College tutors are waiting to help you! Algebra is in room 213, Geometry is in room 615 and Intermediate Algebra is in room 215. Those who attend and raise their grade are eligible to go on a field trip to Six Flags! Questions? Contact Clarissa Padilla: cpadilla@ucsd.edu
The Opportunities Afterschool Program offers tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm in the Media Center. Open to ALL students. Teachers are available to assist student with Math, English, and Science questions. For more info: avazquez@sandi.net or wfransk@sandi.net
GEAR UP Parent Night at San Diego Miramar College on Tuesday, April 17th from 5:00-7:30pm. GEAR UP in collaboration with Miramar College will hold a Parent Night at Miramar College on April 17th 5:00-7:30. The event will include financial aid information, getting to know the community college system, its opportunities and programs. Dinner will be provided between 5-5:30pm. Please contact Ms. Padilla if you have any questions: cpadilla@ucsd.edu.
FREE INTERSESSION LUNCHES are available to any child 18 years old and under during intersession break, April 9-27. No enrollment. No paperwork. No income qualifications. For more information go to www.sandi.net and select School Meals.
The Opportunities After School Program will be offering the LAST Drivers Education class of the year. Golden State Driving School will be on campus on Mondays May 7th, 14th, and 21st from 2:30 - 3:30. Have your student go to room 409B during lunch or after school to sign up. Space is limited! For more information, contact avazquez@sandi.net.
Is your 9th or 10th grader interested in science & technology? Do they want to learn more about computer programming? Then they should register with Ms. Padilla in the Media Center for summer workshops with the San Diego Super Computer Center at UCSD! Questions? Contact cpadilla@ucsd.edu.
FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Please note the main office closes at 2:00pm every Wednesday. This is a minimum day for students. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to meetings and professional development for the teachers and staff. If you need assistance after 2:00pm on Wednesdays, please leave a message on the main line: 858-496-8342 and a staff member will return your call as soon as possible.
All absences must be cleared by the parent/guardian within five school days. Any unverified absence(s) without a valid excuse is considered unexcused or truant. You can call the attendance line 858-496-8342 Ext 209 or send a note with your student to verify the absence.
Please be sure we have your current phone number and address on file. We have had a high volume of returned mail and want to make sure everyone is receiving important information sent out by the school. If your contact information has changed, please notify the front office as soon as possible. Thank you.
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Club ELEVATED Raising Awareness About Underage Drinking. As part of a nation-wide effort to prevent underage drinking, Serra High School's Student-Relations Committee, ELEVATED, and six other youth groups throughout San Diego, will be hosting a youth-led Town Hall Meeting on April 18th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the East African Community and Cultural Center located at 4061 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105. The purpose of the Town Hall Meeting is to increase community awareness of the issue of underage drinking, identify how underage drinking affects the community, and brainstorm possible solutions. ELEVATED will be presenting on factors that contribute to binge and underage drinking. Councilmember Marti Emerald from district 7 will be the Master of Ceremonies at this event. Join Club ELEVATED on April 18th. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Stacy Woods at swoods@saysandiego.org or (858) 496-8342 x 230.
Serra High School’s 1st Annual Purple Day a Success! Serra High School’s Circle of Friends club recently held its first annual Purple Day! This internationally honored day (officially observed on March 26th) brought attention and awareness to epilepsy, a neurological disorder that causes seizures. The Circle of Friends club honored this important cause to educate the campus about this life-threatening condition and what to do if someone you know is having a seizure. On the day of then event, the school’s campus was flooded with students and staff wearing purple clothing and purple awareness ribbons. The club members also worked together to make creative and vibrant awareness posters and posted them around the campus. To read more about Purple Day, go to http://www.purpleday.org/. For more information about the Circle of Friends club at Serra High School, please contact Angela Martin, Speech-Language Pathologist, at amartin1@sandi.net.
FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Student Athlete Achievements - Congratulations to our Boy’s Soccer Standout Kyler McLaughlin for being selected to the San Diego County 2nd Team All CIF Roster. Kyler, along with last month’s basketball highlight ladies, were acknowledged last night at the San Diego Hall of Champions located in Balboa Park. In addition to Winter Sport All CIF athletes being recognized for their accomplishments this past season, they were fortunate to hear a personal testimony of San Diego Sockers own Kraig Chiles! Kraig, a SDSU and Poway Titan alum, was recently recognized as the 2011-12 Professional Arena Soccer League MVP. A motivational evening of celebration it was! Congratulations Kyler, Tylinn, and Tiarra!
EVENTS
Monday, April 16
- All day - Pink Progress Report Day
- 11:30am - AP Pre-Registration for AP testing
- 3:00pm - Youth Synergy Summit
- 3:00pm - SSC Meeting
Tuesday, April 17
- 6:30pm - Gear-Up Miramar College Parent Information Meeting @ Miramar College
- 6:30pm - PTO Meeting
Thursday, April 19
- All day - STAR English/Language Arts, Part 1
Friday, April 20
- All day - STAR English/Language Arts, Part 2
Saturday, April 21
- All day - Color Guard Competition
- All day - NJROTC Drill Meet @ Henry
SPORTS
Monday, April 16
- 3:30pm - JV Softball @ Ramona
- 3:30pm - Var. Softball vs Ramona
- 5:30pm - Boys Lacrosse @ Hilltop
Tuesday, April 17
- 2:30pm - Boys Tennis @ MBHS
- 2:30pm - Golf Match vs Morse @ Bonita
- 3:00pm - Var. Softball @ MMHS
- 3:00pm - Badminton Match vs UCHS
- 3:30pm - JV Softball vs MMHS
- 3:30pm - Boys Volleyball @ Morse
Wednesday, April 18
- 2:15pm - Swim Meet vs LJCD @ JCC
- 3:00pm - JV Baseball @ PHHS
- 3:00pm - Var. Baseball vs PHHS
- 3:00pm - Badminton Match vs MBHS
- 3:00pm - Golf Match vs PHHS @ Balboa
- 3:30pm - Boys Tennis @ Valhalla
Thursday, April 19
- 3:00pm - JV Softball @ SRHS
- 3:00pm - Golf Match vs Kearny @ Torrey
- 3:00pm - Track & Field Meet vs UCHS
- 3:15pm - Boys Volleyball @ PLHS
- 3:30pm - Var. Softball vs SRHS
- 7:00pm - Boys Lacrosse vs San Dieguito
Friday, April 20
- 3:00pm - JV Baseball @ SRHS
- 3:00pm - Var. Baseball vs SRHS
- 3:00pm - Badminton Tourney @ MMHS
- 3:15pm - Var. Girls Lacrosse vs LJHS
- 4:30pm - JV Girls Lacrosse vs LJHS
- 7:00pm - Boys Lacrosse @ SRHS
Saturday, April 21
- 8:00am - Track & Field Invite @ Mt. SAC
- 8:00am - Track & Field Relays @ Otay Rch.
- 3:00pm - Badminton Tourney @ MMHS