**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 12th 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 11th at
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."
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."
To read more go to: http://sdusd-newsfeed.blogspot.com/2012/05/ten-san-diego-unified-high-schools-make.html
CALLING ALL SERRA VOLUNTEERS
– YOU ARE INVITED! This Year's Volunteer Appreciation Reception will be
Held on Tuesday, May 15th 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 18th. 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
25th thru August 3rd. Open to 11th and 12th 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 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: Abbott and
Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship.
Scholarship Deadline June 15, 2012. Apply at:
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 15th 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!!
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.
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 25th -
Underclass awards
May 31st -
Senior Awards
May 28th
- Memorial Day holiday – No School
June 2nd -
Prom at the El Cortez, Downtown
June 12th -
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