Friday, May 25, 2012

May 25, 2012

NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 28^th due to the Memorial Day Holiday. School will be back in session on Tuesday, May 29^th. Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

Senior Awards will take place on Thursday, May 31^st at 7:00PM in the Serra Theater. Students will be notified before Thursday if they are receiving an award. We hope parents will be able to attend to help celebrate the accomplishments of their Senior students!

Brenda Bailey-Burks Named Classified Employee of the Year 2012!

Compassionate. Dedicated. Positive. Leader. Above and beyond. Professional. A rock. Each is a term used by colleagues, administrators, parents and students to describe Brenda Bailey-Burks, the 2012 Classified Employee of the Year. Bailey-Burks is not only the embodiment of an outstanding employee, but an amazing individual.

Bailey-Burks, a Special Education technician at Serra, provides assistance to medically fragile students in the Moderate/Severe Specialized Academic Instruction classroom, and also provides specialized care to one individual student. In addition to caring for the students, she assists with overall logistics, lesson planning, creating and implementing goals, and has even served at times as interim teacher.

“Brenda has been a necessary and crucial component to the Moderate/Severe SAI classroom,” said colleague Angela Martin. “The classroom would not run as smoothly without her.”

“Bailey-Burks is in every sense of the word, a member of her student’s families,” said Serra Vice Principal Julie Nydam. “Her caring and commitment to special needs students and their families is without parallel in my 12 years as an administrator.”

Congratulations to Brenda Bailey-Burks on her selection as 2012 Classified Employee of the Year! To read more, go to: http://www.sandi.net/Page/37650

Washington Post Recognizes America’s Most Challenging High Schools

Nine high schools and one charter school in the San Diego Unified School District have placed on the Washington Post list of America's Most Challenging High Schools. Serra High School was on that list! Way to go, Conquistadors!

The newspaper ranks schools based on the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests taken by its students, compared to the number of students at the school.

There are more than 22,000 high schools in the nation; according to the newspaper, fewer than nine percent are on the list of Most Challenging High Schools.

"It's very important that we challenge our students to achieve," said Superintendent Bill Kowba. "Inclusion on this list means that these schools are doing a great job of motivating their students to do better."

To read more, go to the Washington Post website.

No PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) Next Year. Due to limited resources, Serra will not be able to offer the PSAT next year. This was a difficult decision to make; however, with the deep budgets cuts we are faced with, the school simply cannot afford to provide this service to the students.

Got an old digital camera to donate? Serra High School's Photography class is looking for donations of digital cameras for class use during the fall semester. If you have a camera you’d like to donate, we’ll gladly take them off your hands! Please contact Mr. Marc Thomas: mthomas3@sandi.net.

LAST CALL FOR YEARBOOK PURCHASES! Any remaining yearbooks which were not sold during the pre-sale will be available for purchase beginning May 30th for $80 each. There will be NO ASB card discount offered and NO CHECKS accepted. Pay for yearbooks from financial office.

YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION**:

Seniors - May 25, after school by the main cafeteria lunch court

Underclassmen - May 29, after school by the main cafeteria lunch court

**All students MUST present a picture ID when picking up pre-paid yearbooks. ONLY for students not on the “Loss of Privileges” (LOP) list.

PROM 2012 IS ALMOST HERE! "All That Jazz" at the El Cortez. June 2^nd from 8:00pm-Midnight. A copy of the Dance Agreement can be found on the Serra High website: http://www.serra.sandi.net/

FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE

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 Highlight for the Week: Big Sun Athletic Scholarship of $500. Deadline is June 22.

PARENT WORKSHOPS

FREE Parent Advocacy Training – Learn Your Rights and Responsibilities in Your Child’s Education. Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00AM-2:00PM at Porter Elementary, 445 S. 47^th Street, San Diego 92113. Topics include: How to put your rights in action, mobilizing around your child’s education, and learning advocacy skills. Meet with a volunteer advocate to assess your child’s educational needs. Free youth workshops for 5^th-12^th graders. Childcare and lunch provided. Training presented in English and Spanish. For more information and to RSVP: 619-293-4431.

CALLOUT FOR VOLUNTEERS

Serra Volunteers Make Things Happen! We Need Your Help!

The PTO needs donations of beverages and desserts for the Senior Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, May 31st at 7:00PM in the Media Center. Donations may be dropped off at the front office during the week (please mark your donations clearly). You can also bring your items the night of the event. If you would like to provide beverages, please bring cans of soda, iced tea, or bottled water (no liter bottles please). If you prefer to get your donations to PTO Hospitality crew before Thursday's event, please contact either Tina LaRocco at mrsrock4@yahoo.com<mailto:mrsrock4@yahoo.com> or Tracy Morter at tlmorter@aol.com<mailto:tlmorter@aol.com> to make arrangements. Please e-mail Tina or Tracy to let them know what you can contribute so they can plan accordingly. Thank you in advance for your help!

The Counseling Office will need help with assembly of the 2012-13 Registration packets. The packets will be assembling some time in mid-June. Dates TBD. More information to follow. If interested, please contact mbyrd@sandi.net.

Thank you in advance for your continuing support!

SUMMER SCHOOL AT SERRA! Dates: June 25^th thru August 3^rd. Open to 11^th and 12^th graders who need to make up credits. Contact your student’s counselor for more information.

IHigh, SDUSD's on-line virtual high school, is offering summer school courses for students. Military students have priority for enrollment and classes. If interested, visit sandi.net/ihigh, go to the section titled "School News", click on "IHigh Summer Program Application" and submit. Download the Parent Permission and Academic Honesty Policy, sign and return to your student's counselor or Ms. Ellis in Room 417B.

FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Spring Sports Playoffs are underway! Keep an eye out for all competition on the Google calendar on our school’s website (www.serra.sandi.net)

EVENTS

Friday, May 25

All day - Senior Exhibitions Make Ups
7:30am - Video Productions Field Trip
8:30am - Underclassmen Awards Assembly
10:00am - Serra ASB Leadership Symposium- 8th Graders, Deportola/Farb
11:15am - Gear Up Field Trip
2:20pm - Yearbook Distribution-Seniors not on LOP list

Saturday, May 26

8:00am - 11th Grade Field Trip
8:00am - SATURDAY SCHOOL

Monday, May 28

All day - Memorial Day- No School

Tuesday, May 29

All day - Pink Progress Report Day
2:20pm - Yearbook Distribution-Underclassmen not on LOP list

Wednesday, May 30

2:00pm - Female Self-defense Class by "Play it Safe"
4:30pm - Class of 2012 Visit to DePortola
6:30pm - Band Spring Concert

Thursday, May 31

7:00pm - Senior Awards Night

Friday, June 1

All day - Yearbook Distribution-Before, After School & Lunch
8:00am - AP Club Field Trip
8:00am - SPED/Applied & ILS Field Trip-School Games "Track & Field"
11:20am - Circle of Friends End of Year Banquet
5:30pm - Band & Color Guard Banquet

Saturday, June 2

8:00am - SATURDAY SCHOOL
8:00pm - Prom

Sunday, June 3

All day - Cheer Field Trip

SPORTS

Friday, May 25

All day - Badminton Playoffs /TIME TBA
2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Saturday, May 26

All day - Track & Field CIF Finals @ Mt. Carmel

Monday, May 28

All day - Memorial Day- No School

Tuesday, May 29

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Wednesday, May 30

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Thursday, May 31

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Friday, June 1

All day - Track & Field State Finals @ Clovis
2:30pm - Spring Football Practice
6:30pm - Brown and Gold Spring Football Game

Saturday, June 2

All day - Track & Field State Finals @ Clovis
9:00am - Football Spring Physicals

Friday, May 18, 2012

May 18, 2012

THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! With less than 4 weeks to go, we’d like to encourage all students to step up their efforts. Parents, thank you for continuing to support our efforts in making sure your student gets to school on time every day and ready to learn these last few weeks. Let’s end the year strong, Conquistadors!

A BIG THANK YOU GOES OUT TO THE SERRA HIGH PTO for hosting a luncheon for the teachers and staff on Friday afternoon. The food was delicious! Special thanks to the PTO Hospitality Crew, Tracy Morter and Tina LaRocco, for coordinating the luncheon. Thank You also to the parents that helped with set-up and clean-up, and to all the volunteers who contributed desserts and beverages. We’d also like to thank the musical talent of parent volunteer, Sara Correll, whose solo violin performance was a special treat during the luncheon!

FROM THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT - TWO PERFORMANCES LEFT! Come out and watch the Serra High School Players' performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing. Remaining showtimes are: Friday, May 18at 6:30pm and Saturday, May 17 at 2:45pm in the Serra Theater. Don’t miss this much loved comedy!

The Serra High Talent Show is on Thursday, May 24^th at 6:30pm ~ Don't Miss it!

YEARBOOK PRE-SALE! Last day to pre-purchase yearbooks is May 18th - $70 with an ASB card and $75 without an ASB card. Any books that remain unsold will be available for sale starting May 30th for $80 each. There will be NO ASB card discount offered and NO CHECKS accepted.

YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION**:

Seniors - May 25, after school by the main cafeteria lunch court

Underclassmen - May 29, after school by the main cafeteria lunch court

**All students MUST present a picture ID when picking up pre-paid yearbooks. ONLY for students not on the “Loss of Privileges” (LOP) list.

FROM THE GEAR UP COORDINATOR - For the Class of 2014 & 2015: GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is hosting its "Stepping Up with GEAR UP" event at UCSD this Saturday May 19, 2012. This event will include financial aid and scholarship information presentations, and admission presentations for UCSD & SDSU. Artist and first generation college graduate Simon Silva will serve as our keynote speaker. Additionally there will be several workshops and tours for Serra High School GEAR UP students. If you would like transportation please contact Ms. Padilla: cpadilla@ucsd.edu. Transportation will be provided to all students and families who sign up. Meet at Serra's North (staff) parking lot at 8:00 am. Students riding alone must have a signed parent permission slip.

FROM THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS! We hope our parent volunteers enjoyed last Tuesday night’s Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony. Although we know we can never thank our tireless and dedicated volunteers enough for ALL they do for our students and the school, please know your efforts are recognized and appreciated, always! For those who could not make it to the Reception, please accept our heartfelt thanks for everything you do. With your ongoing support, the many programs here at Serra, including Sports, Music, ROTC, Drama, and much more, can continue to run and be successful. Special thanks goes out to Ms. Loraine Hurtado for sharing her thoughts on volunteerism, and to Ms. Sara Correll, who provided the musical entertaining by playing violin for the crowd.

CALLOUT FOR VOLUNTEERS - Serra Volunteers Make Things Happen! We Need Your Help!

Volunteers may be needed next week to help with Senior Exhibition make-ups on Friday, 25th. Please email mbyrd@sandi.net for more information if you are interested in sitting on a panel to score these presentations.
The Counseling Office will need help with assembly of the 2012-13 Registration packets. The packets will be assembling some time in mid-June. Dates TBD. More information to follow. If interested, please contact mbyrd@sandi.net.

Thank you in advance for your continuing support!

SUMMER SCHOOL AT SERRA! Dates: June 25^th thru August 3^rd. Open to 11^th and 12^th graders who need to make up credits. Contact your student’s counselor for more information.

FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT - Spring Sports Playoffs are underway! Keep an eye out for all competition on the Google calendar on our school’s website (www.serra.sandi.net)

CONGRATULATIONS to Max Weishan, Mentor Bajrami, and Alexis Olea for qualifying for Tennis Individual CIF! Two more players played off this week to qualify ~ Cameron Wilkinson & Shayn Lozano. We're proud of these athletes - Way to go!

PROM 2012 IS ALMOST HERE! "All That Jazz" at the El Cortez. June 2^nd from 8:00pm-Midnight. A copy of the Dance Agreement can be found on the Serra High website: http://www.serra.sandi.net/

PROM FORMAL WEAR UPDATE. All Seniors have been reminded that prom is a formal event. Parents, please support the school’s efforts by making sure your Senior follows the prom formal wear guidelines: Males need to be dressed in formal wear. Females need to follow the following dress code when considering their dress: At least finger-tip length, no spandex, and naturally flowing. Dresses may not be backless or have side cut-outs. Front slits must be fingertip length or lower. Thank you for ensuring an elegant and tasteful prom for all.

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS - This week, the Student-2-Student (S2S) hosted their annual YELLOW RIBBON WEEK. Lunchtime activities were planned all week to help raise awareness about the problem of suicide among teens and how we can prevent suicide through education and awareness. The students' aim was to spread a simple but clear message - "It's OK to ask for help when you need it." The Suicide Prevention, Education, Awareness, and Knowledge (SPEAK) program coordinators also gave presentations in the 9th and 11th grade English classes earlier in the week. The SPEAK program's mission is "to reduce the stigma that is associated with mental health and depression, increase help-seeking behaviors in our youth, and improve staff responsiveness to suicidal concerns and behaviors in our students by providing suicide prevention education to students, staff, and parents throughout the district." For more information about the SPEAK program, go to: http://www.sandi.net/Page/2093

LOOKING AHEAD…

May 25^th - Underclass awards

May 31^st - Senior Awards

May 28^th - Memorial Day holiday – No School

June 2^nd - Prom at the El Cortez, Downtown

June 12^th - Graduation at the University of San Diego (USD)

EVENTS

Friday, May 18

7:30am - AVID Awards Ceremony
11:22am - Circle of Friends Deportola Visit
6:30pm - Performance of "Much Ado About Nothing"

Saturday, May 19

All day - Band Field Trip
All day - Gear Up Field Trip-Math and Science Day
All day - Kiwanis Day Parade
2:00pm - Performance of "Much Ado About Nothing"

Tuesday, May 22

12:30pm - EL Reclassification Celebration
3:00pm - Link Crew - Recognition Ceremony

Wednesday, May 23

8:00am - Biotechnology Field Trip
11:00am - Link Crew - Freshmen Field Day
2:30pm - Senior Appeals
5:00pm - Flags/Colorguard Workshop
6:30pm - Choir & Orchestra Spring Concert

Thursday, May 24

12:25pm - Biotechnology Challenge Exam
5:00pm - Flags/Colorguard Workshop
6:00pm - Cheer Parent Meeting
6:30pm - ASB Talent Show

Friday, May 25

All day - Senior Exhibitions Make Ups
8:30am - Underclassmen Awards Assembly
10:00am - Serra ASB Leadership Symposium- 8th Graders, Deportola/Farb
2:20pm - Yearbook Distribution-Seniors not on LOP list

Saturday, May 26

8:00am - SATURDAY SCHOOL

SPORTS

Friday, May 18

All day - Badminton Playoffs/TIME TBA
1:00pm - Boys Tennis Playoffs @ Barnes
2:00pm - Swim CIF Finals
2:30pm - Spring Football Practice
3:30pm - Var. Softball CIF/LOC TBA

Saturday, May 19

All day - Track & Field CIF Finals @ Mt. Carmel
2:30pm - Swim CIF Finals

Sunday, May 20

9:00am - U18 Youth Field Hockey Training

Monday, May 21

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Tuesday, May 22

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Wednesday, May 23

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Thursday, May 24

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Friday, May 25

All day - Badminton Playoffs /TIME TBA
2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Saturday, May 26

All day - Track & Field CIF Finals @ Mt. Carmel

Monday, May 14, 2012

May 11, 2012

**CORRECTION TO LAST WEEK’S Q CONNECTION** – There was a misprint in last week’s QConnection with respect to Graduation. Please note that this year’s Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 12^th at the University of San Diego (USD)

FROM THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT

The Serra High School Players are proud to release Much Ado about Nothing! Opening night is Friday, May 11^that 6:30pm in the Serra Theater.

SERRA LISTED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS!

Ten San Diego Unified high schools and one charter are ranked on the list of America's best high schools, released by US News and World Report Magazine. The schools are all ranked in the top 1,800 of the 22,000 high schools in the nation, according to the magazine.

Charter Preuss School UCSD ranked eighth in California and 44th in the nation, followed by La Jolla High at number 34 in the state, 167 nationally. Others ranking (state/federal) were University City High, 66/371; Patrick Henry, 68/383; Scripps Ranch, 69/390; Mira Mesa, 123/658; the School of International Studies at San Diego High, 127/678; Pt. Loma High, 137/744; Serra High, 146/775; San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, 264/1284; and the School of Science, Connections and Technology at Kearny High, 365/1765.

… "Congratulations to our students, teachers and staff members at these and all of our schools," said Superintendent Bill Kowba. "We thank US News for this recognition. Having a diploma from an award-winning school can only help our students as they work to get to college."

CALLING ALL SERRA VOLUNTEERS – YOU ARE INVITED! This Year's Volunteer Appreciation Reception will be Held on Tuesday, May 15^th at 6:00pm in ROOM 400. Serra truly appreciates the contributions of our volunteers to our students and the school. We invite you to this special reception honoring the efforts and dedication of our amazing volunteers! To RSVP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dGtrcW5aTnE2RG5tNk0yRnZVMEJkc3c6MQ#gid=0. For more information, contact Marie Byrd: mbyrd@sandi.net. Refreshments will be provided and we’ll have a few prize giveaways!

CALLOUT FOR VOLUNTEERS - Food and Drink Donations are Needed for the Teachers' Luncheon on Friday, May 18^th. The PTO is hosting a luncheon for the teachers and staff in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week on Friday, May 18th. The PTO is asking for donations of desserts and beverages for the luncheon. Donations may be dropped off at the front office first thing on the morning of the 18th. If you would like to provide beverages, please get cans of soda, iced tea, or bottled water (no liter bottles please), and bring them as early as possible on Friday morning so they can be iced. If you prefer to get your donations to us before next Friday, please contact Tina LaRocco at mrsrock4@yahoo.com<mailto:mrsrock4@yahoo.com> orTracy Morter at tlmorter@aol.com<mailto:tlmorter@aol.com> to make arrangements. Please e-mail us to let us know what you can contribute so that we can plan accordingly. Thank you in advance for your help!

SUMMER SCHOOL AT SERRA! Dates: June 25^th thru August 3^rd. Open to 11^th and 12^th graders who need to make up credits. Contact your student’s counselor for more information.

FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE

Scholarship Highlight for the Week: Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship. Scholarship Deadline June 15, 2012. Apply at:

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE

To all parents - If your student is transferring from Serra High School, please notify the school at least one week before the last day of attendance. At that time we will provide you with information as to what you will need for that last day. This will ensure a smoother transition for your student

Serra High School needs to have your current information on file. Please make sure we have current telephone numbers. If you have moved please bring a new proof of residence to the attendance office as soon as possible so that you don’t miss any information. Proof of residence must be one of the following: gas & electric bill, cable or water bill, housing orders or rental agreement. Thank you for your cooperation.

FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Football Parents Meeting on Tuesday, May 15^th at 6:30pm in the Serra Media Center. Families of all incoming and current football players are encouraged to attend this meeting to receive the summer football schedule and game information from the football coaches. Facebook users: For football updates and info, log on to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QdogFootball and click “Like.”

GIRLS LACROSSE MAKES THE PLAYOFFS!! Congratulations are in order for the Girls Lacrosse team making the playoffs! We are very proud of our lady athletes!!

YEARBOOK PRE-SALE! $70 with an ASB card and $75 without an ASB card until May 31st. Any books that remain unsold will be available for sale in June for $80 each. There will be NO ASB card discount offered and NO CHECKS accepted. For yearbook information contact Mr. Pedersen: cpedersen@sandi.net.

LOOKING AHEAD…

May 25^th - Underclass awards

May 31^st - Senior Awards

May 28^th - Memorial Day holiday – No School

June 2^nd - Prom at the El Cortez, Downtown

June 12^th - Graduation at the University of San Diego (USD)

EVENTS

Monday, May 14

All day - Pink Progress Report Day
All day - AP Testing
3:00pm - SSC Meeting

Tuesday, May 15

All day - AP Testing
6:00pm - Volunteer Appreciation Reception (Room 400)
6:30pm - Football Parent Night (Media Center)
6:30pm - PTO Meeting (Room 400)

Wednesday, May 16

All day - AP Testing
6:00pm - NJROTC Awards Ceremony
6:00pm - Cheer Uniform Sizing

Thursday, May 17

All day - AP Testing
2:45pm - Performance of "Much Ado About Nothing"

Friday, May 18

7:30am - AVID Awards Ceremony
11:22am - Circle of Friends DePortola Visit
6:30pm - Performance of "Much Ado About Nothing"

Saturday, May 19

All day - Band Field Trip
All day - Gear Up Field Trip-Math and Science Day
All day - Kiwanis Day Parade
2:00pm - Performance of "Much Ado About Nothing"

SPORTS

Monday, May 14

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice
3:00pm - JV Baseball vs St. Aug.
3:00pm - Var. Baseball @ St. Aug.

Tuesday, May 15

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice

Wednesday, May 16

All day - Var. Softball CIF/TIME & LOC TBA
2:30pm - Spring Football Practice
3:00pm - JV Baseball @ St. Aug.
3:00pm - Var. Baseball vs St. Aug.

Thursday, May 17

2:30pm - Spring Football Practice
4:30pm - Swim CIF Finals

Friday, May 18

2:00pm - Swim CIF Finals
2:30pm - Spring Football Practice
3:30pm - Var. Softball CIF/LOC TBA

Saturday, May 19

8:00am - Track & Field CIF Finals @ Mt. Carmel
2:30pm - Swim CIF Finals

Sunday, May 20

9:00am - U18 Youth Field Hockey Training

Sunday, May 6, 2012

May 4, 2012

PROGRESS REPORTS will be distributed to all students during 4^th period on Friday, May 4^th. Please ask your student to see it! Progress reports can also be viewed on Parent Connect. Parents, continue to encourage your students to stay focused on school and work hard as we near the end of school year!

PROM FORMAL WEAR UPDATE! All Seniors have been reminded that prom is a formal event. Parents, please support the school’s efforts by making sure your Senior follows the prom formal wear guidelines: Males need to be dressed in formal wear. Females need to follow the following dress code when considering their dress: At least finger-tip length, no spandex, and naturally flowing. Dresses may not be backless or have side cut-outs. Front slits must be fingertip length or lower. Thank you for ensuring an elegant and tasteful prom for all.

A VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION RECEPTION will be held on Tuesday, May 15^th at 6:00pm in Room 400. Serra truly appreciates the contributions of our volunteers to our students and the school. We invite you to this special reception honoring the efforts and dedication of our amazing volunteers! To RSVP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dGtrcW5aTnE2RG5tNk0yRnZVMEJkc3c6MQ#gid=0. For more information, contact Marie Byrd: mbyrd@sandi.net. Refreshments will be provided and we’ll have a few prize giveaways!

CALLOUT FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be administered in May and we are going to need many proctor volunteers! If you can lend a hand to help with AP testing, we would appreciate your help. To sign up, please contact Counselor Jann Allen as soon as possible: 858-496-8342 x207 or jallen1@sandi.net. Thank you in advance for supporting our students during testing time!

Volunteers, please note the following:

1. Parents cannot serve as proctors for any exams their students are taking;

2. Volunteers must be able to devote 3 to 3 ½ hours for each exam;

3. Most exams will begin at 7:30am in the Media Center;

4. A brief proctor orientation/training will be held the 1^st week of May. Exact date and time TBD. We will notify you when the training is scheduled as soon as we can.

The following dates and times are available:

Monday, May 7, 201212:00 noon

12:00 noon - Psychology (2 proctors needed)

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

7:30am - US Government and Politics (3 proctors needed)

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

7:30am - World History (2 proctors needed)

7:30am - English Language (3 proctors needed)

Thursday, May 17, 2012

7:30am - Human Geography (3 proctors needed)

ASVAB will be given at Serra High at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 in the Media Center. It is open to all students.

SUMMER SCHOOL AT SERRA! Dates: June 25^th thru August 3^rd. Open to 11^th and 12^th graders who need to make up credits. Contact your student’s counselor for more information.

FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Congratulations to our Mens Tennis Team for tying for 2nd place in Eastern League! With 7 seniors graduating this year, it was a nice ending to a dramatic season. Thank you to captains, Max Weishan & Jeremy Velasco for their leadership and to our "parent brigade" for rides, snacks, and support! Now it's on to CIF!

FROM THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT

The Serra High School Players are proud to release Much Ado about Nothing. Opening night is Friday, May 11^that 6:30pm in the Serra Theater.

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

Congratulations to the AP Bio Technology Team for finishing in 3^rd Place at the 2012 Bio Bowl this past Saturday!

Eden Aklile, Serra High student, is 1 of 10 graduating Seniors who have been named Gates Millennial Scholars. The program selects 1,000 students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Scholars also receive personal and professional development, through leadership programs, along with academic support throughout their college career. This is quite an accomplishment and we are very proud of Eden!

FUNDRAISERS

May 5th from 10am-5pm - Join Serra's Class of 2015 at Submarina. 20% of sales will be donated to the Class of '15.

May 6th from 11am-4pm - Enjoy some delicious BBQ at Albertsons, to benefit SHS Mens' Lacrosse

May 18th at 6pm - You're invited to Serra Football Night. Enjoy a fun night of Phil's BBQ dinner and a fantastic Silent Auction. Meet the coaches! 100% of funds raised will go to Serra football. RSVP by May 7th. Questions? Contact serrafootball@yahoo.com

LOOKING AHEAD…

May 25^th - Underclass awards

May 31^st - Senior Awards

May 28^th - Memorial Day holiday – No School

June 2^nd - Prom at the El Cortez, Downtown

June 12^th - Graduation at the University of San Diego (USD)

EVENTS

Friday, May 4

7:00am - Biology/Biotech Open House- Mothers Day Bonanza
7:30am - AVID PRESENTATION

Saturday, May 5

All day - NJROTC Awards Ceremony
8:30am - Gear Up Field Trip
9:00am - AP Biology Mock Exam

Monday, May 7

All day - AP Testing
4:00pm - Cheer Tryouts
6:00pm - AP BIO Study Group
6:30pm - Choral Parent Meeting

Tuesday, May 8

All day - AP Testing
4:00pm - Cheer Tryouts
6:00pm - Enrollment Options Meeting

Wednesday, May 9

All day - AP Testing
9:00am - Gear Up Field Trip
2:00pm - ASVAB Testing
4:00pm - Cheer Tryouts
5:15pm - AP Stats Field Trip
6:00pm - Enrollment Options Meeting

Thursday, May 10

All day - AP Testing
4:00pm - Cheer Tryouts

Friday, May 11

All day - AP Testing
4:00pm - Cheer Tryouts
6:30pm - Performance of "Much Ado About Nothing"

Saturday, May 12

All day - Gear Up Field Trip-Math and Science Day
8:00am - SATURDAY SCHOOL

SPORTS

Friday, May 4

3:00pm - JV Baseball vs Morse
3:00pm - Var. Baseball @ Morse
3:00pm - Badminton Tourney @ MMHS
6:00pm - Boys Lacrosse vs Saints

Saturday, May 5

3:00pm - Badminton Tourney @ MMHS

Monday, May 7

All day - Swim Conf. Finals/TIME & LOC. TBA

Tuesday, May 8

All day - Swim Conf. Finals/TIME & LOC. TBA
All day - Track & Field Prelims/TIME TBA
3:00pm - CIF Tennis Playoffs vs. Monte Vista
3:00pm - Var. Softball @ SRHS
3:00pm - Badminton Match @ SRHS
3:30pm - JV Softball @ SRHS

Wednesday, May 9

All day - Swim Conf. Finals/TIME & LOC. TBA
3:00pm - JV Baseball @ Christian
3:00pm - Var. Baseball vs Christian
3:00pm - Badminton Match vs MMHS

Thursday, May 10

All day - Swim Conf. Finals/TIME & LOC. TBA
3:00pm - Var. Softball @ PHHS
3:00pm - Badminton Match vs SDHS
3:30pm - JV Softball vs PHHS
5:30pm - Boys Lacrosse @ Montgomery

Friday, May 11

All day - Swim Conf. Finals/TIME & LOC. TBA
All day - Track & Field Prelims/TIME TBA
3:00pm - JV Baseball vs Christian
3:00pm - Var. Baseball @ Christian

Saturday, May 12

All day - Tae Kwon Do Tournament
9:00am - SDUSD Middle School Soccer

Sunday, May 13

9:00am - U18 Youth Field Hockey Training

Friday, May 25, 2012

May 25, 2012

NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 28th due to the Memorial Day Holiday. School will be back in session on Tuesday, May 29th. Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

PROM 2012 IS ALMOST HERE! "All That Jazz" at the El Cortez. June 2nd from 8:00pm-Midnight. A copy of the Dance Agreement can be found on the Serra High website: http://www.serra.sandi.net/

Friday, May 18, 2012

May 18, 2012

PROM 2012 IS ALMOST HERE! "All That Jazz" at the El Cortez. June 2nd from 8:00pm-Midnight. A copy of the Dance Agreement can be found on the Serra High website: http://www.serra.sandi.net/

Monday, May 14, 2012

May 11, 2012

Sunday, May 6, 2012

May 4, 2012

NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 28^th due to the Memorial Day Holiday. School will be back in session on Tuesday, May 29^th. Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

PROM 2012 IS ALMOST HERE! "All That Jazz" at the El Cortez. June 2^nd from 8:00pm-Midnight. A copy of the Dance Agreement can be found on the Serra High website: http://www.serra.sandi.net/

PROM 2012 IS ALMOST HERE! "All That Jazz" at the El Cortez. June 2^nd from 8:00pm-Midnight. A copy of the Dance Agreement can be found on the Serra High website: http://www.serra.sandi.net/