September 21, 2012

NBC7's Brandi Powell Visits Serra For The Game Of The Week Morning Pep Rally

You voted and we won!  Serra High is NBC7's Game of the Week.  Brandi Powell visited Serra High School bright and early at 4:30 Friday Morning.  Q-Nation was waiting for her.  Decked out in brown and gold, students, parents, cheer, band and the football team held an early morning pep rally for the NBC7 morning show.  You can view the segments by visiting the following links.  

Part One:http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/GOTW---NBC-7s-Brandi-Powell-at-Serra-High-School/170696536
Part Two: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/GOTW---NBC-7s-Brandi-Powell-at-Serra-High-School-Part-II/170697926

PTO Cake Auction

The Annual PTO Cake Auction is just a few weeks away.   Money raised at this fundraiser is used to help provide snacks for students during STAR Testing in April.   Please assist by donating a cake or better yet, come out and bid on a cake.  We hope to see you WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 @ 6:30pm. 

Download the Cake Auction Flyer for more information.





Welcome New Staff Members
Several new staff members have joined Serra High this year.  We would like to welcome:

• Marissa Churchwell - English
• Nick Cincotta - Special Ed
• Maya Enrique - Library
• Evelyn Fernandez- Math
• Adolfo Garcia- GEAR Up
• Sally Holbrook - World Languages
• Alice Kim - Special Ed
• Kristina Knight - PE
• Theresa Lambert  - Social Science
• Marian Marshall - Math
• Traci Shenault- Counseling
• Stella Stroubakis - Science

Pictures Are Ready For Pick Up

If you ordered a picture packet at orientation, they are ready to be picked up in the Finance  Office before school, during lunch and after school.

Make Up Picture Day

The last make up picture day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 9.  Students will receive a pass from their first period teacher.  If, for some reason, they did not get a pass they can just go to the wrestling room during lunch and get their picture taken.  

Student Drop Off and Pick Up

For the safety of our students, the alley at the back of the school is closed during drop-off and pick-up time, before and after school. 

Athletes carrying athletic apparel will need to walk to the locker room from either parking lot. Thank you for your understanding.

Your Student's Future Is In Your Hands

The outcome of two propositions on November's ballott will have a direct impact on your student's future.  Go to http://www.sandi.net/Page/40084  to read up on the propositions.  Do your research.  Read the supporting  and opposing arguments for each of the propositions.  Register to vote and make an informed decision.  

Voter Information Guides and Voter Registration Forms are available in the front office. 

Here are the Scholarship Highlights of the Week:

Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition (earn a full 4 year tuition scholarship) Deadline Dec 1, 2012

STOP2011 scholarship of $48,000.  Essay required.  Deadline Nov 15, 2012

Horatio Alger Scholarship up to $20,000.  Need based.  Deadline Oct 25, 2012

AES Engineers Scholarship $500.  Deadline Oct 5, 2012

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship. Deadline Oct 2, 2012

Hundreds of scholarship opportunities can be found on Naviance.  https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=serra
If you need a password, please contact Mary Turnberg 

Calendar

Saturday, September 22

 NJROTC - MCRD PT Challenge

 Field Hockey Tourney

8:00am

 Var.Girls Volleyball Tourney @ El Camino

Monday, September 24

3:15pm

 Girls Tennis @ Ramona

6:00pm

 Senior Parent Booster Planning Meeting

Tuesday, September 25

3:30pm

 Girls Tennis @ MBHS

3:30pm

 JV/Frosh Girls Volleyball vs Christian

4:30pm

 Var.Girls Volleyball vs Christian

Wednesday, September 26

 JV/Nov Boys Waterpolo vs Torrey @ TRC/TIME TBD

8:30pm

 Var Boys Waterpolo vs Torrey @ UCSD

Thursday, September 27

3:30pm

 Frosh Football @ UCHS

3:30pm

 JV Football vs UCHS

3:30pm

 Girls Tennis @ PHHS

3:30pm

 JV/Frosh Girls Volleyball vs Coronado

4:30pm

 Var.Girls Volleyball vs Coronado

Friday, September 28

8:00am

 NJROTC - Miramar Air Show

3:30pm

 JV Boys Waterpolo vs Vista @ The Wave

4:30pm

 Var Boys Waterpolo vs Vista @ The Wave

5:30pm

 Nov Boys Waterpolo vs Vista @ The Wave

6:30pm

 Var. Football @ UCHS

Saturday, September 29

 Field Hockey Tourney

Monday, October 1

 Pink Progress Report Day

6:30pm

 Cheer Club Booster Meeting

6:30pm

 Foundation Grant Meeting

Tuesday, October 2

 CAHSEE ELA- (12th Grade)

3:30pm

 Girls Tennis vs SDHS

Wednesday, October 3

 CAHSEE Math (12th Grade)

10:21am

 Counseling Presentation for Seniors- SDSU

4:00pm

 Girls Tennis vs Valhalla

5:30pm

 Band and Flag Rehearsal

Thursday, October 4

7:30am

 Student of the Month Celebration

3:30pm

 Frosh Football vs PHHS

3:30pm

 Girls Tennis @ PLHS

Friday, October 5

3:15pm

 Var. Field Hockey vs Cathedral

4:00pm

 JV Football @ PHHS

4:30pm

 JV Field Hockey vs Cathedral

6:30pm

 Var. Football @ PHHS

September 16, 2012

Fall Open House: Wednesday, September 19th

Agenda: 
5-5:55  Parent Connect Sign Ups (Outside Attendance Office)
5-5:55  Club Fundraisers (Q Court)
5-5:55  Sex Education and HIV Prevention Program Materials Preview (Outside Attendance Office)
5-5:15  PTO General Meeting (Media Center)
5:15- 5:15 ELAC Meeting (Media Center)
5:30 -6:00 SSC Parent Elections (Outside Media Center)
5:30-5:45 Title I Parent Meeting (Media Center)

5:58- 7:25 Classroom Visits


Make Up Picture Day: Tuesday, September 18th
Students who did not have their photo taken at orientation will receive a pass with a time to report to the photographers in the wrestling room.  If the student doesn't receive a pass, they can stop by at lunch to be photographed.  

Tell Your Family Not To Buy Plane Tickets For Graduation Yet! 

Graduation is currently scheduled for Monday, June 10th.  However, depending on the results of November's election, the school year may end as early as May 22nd meaning that Graduation will be before Memorial Day.  This election greatly impact's your student's education.  Don't make plans or spend money until things are more certain. Read up on the propositions, register and vote!

PSAT

The PSAT exam will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. The district is paying for all students in the Class of 2015 (10th Grade) to take the exam.   GEAR UP will pay for students in the Class of 2014 (11th Grade) interested in taking the PSAT, if they register by Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Please see Mr. Garcia or Ms. Holly at the GEAR UP Office in the Media Center to register. 

Calendar

Monday, September 17

 Pink Progress Report Day

Tuesday, September 18

 Make-Up Picture Day

3:00pm  Var.Field Hockey @ Fallbrook

3:30pm  Girls Tennis @ Morse

3:30pm  JV/Frosh Girls Volleyball vs OLP

4:15pm  JV Field Hockey @ Fallbrook

4:30pm Var.Girls Volleyball vs OLP

6:30pm  PTO Meeting

Wednesday, September 19

1:30pm Cross Country Team Picture @ LJ Shores

3:30pm JV Boys Waterpolo @ Mt Carmel

4:30pm Var Boys Waterpolo @ Mt Carmel

5:30pm  Nov Boys Waterpolo @ Mt Carmel

6:00pm  Open House

Thursday, September 20

3:00pm Nov Boys Waterpolo @ Coronado

3:15pm  Var. Field Hockey vs San Pasqual

3:30pm  Girls Tennis vs MMHS

3:45pm  JV Boys Waterpolo @ Coronado

4:30pm  JV Field Hockey vs San Pasqual

5:15pm  Frosh Football @ West Hills

Friday, September 21

4:00pm  JV Football vs West Hills

6:30pm  Var. Football vs West Hills

Saturday, September 22

 NJROTC - MCRD PT Challenge

 Field Hockey Tourney

8:00am  Var.Girls Volleyball Tourney @ El Camino

Monday, September 24

3:15pm  Girls Tennis @ Ramona

Tuesday, September 25

3:30pm  Girls Tennis @ MBHS

3:30pm  JV/Frosh Girls Volleyball vs Christian

4:30pm  Var.Girls Volleyball vs Christian

Wednesday, September 26

 JV/Nov Boys Waterpolo vs Torrey @ TRC/TIME TBD

8:30pm  Var Boys Waterpolo vs Torrey @ UCSD

Thursday, September 27

3:30pm  Frosh Football @ UCHS

3:30pm  JV Football vs UCHS

3:30pm  Girls Tennis @ PHHS

3:30pm  JV/Frosh Girls Volleyball vs Coronado

4:30pm  Var.Girls Volleyball vs Coronado

Friday, September 28

3:30pm  JV Boys Waterpolo vs Vista @ The Wave

4:30pm  Var Boys Waterpolo vs Vista @ The Wave

5:30pm  Nov Boys Waterpolo vs Vista @ The Wave

6:30pm  Var. Football @ UCHS

September 7, 2012

Welcome to the first Q-Connection of the 2012-2013 School Year.

We have had a very smooth opening of school this year.   The year started with Serra being featured on every local TV station starting at 5:00 am.   Visit http://serrahighnews.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-media-visits-serra-for-first-day-of.html for pictures and video.

All School Rules Enforcement Starts on Monday September 10^th.

All the school rules and polices are detailed in the student planner that every student received with their class schedule.   This past week, class assemblies were held where the Administrative Team reviewed the school rules with all the students.  The grace period is now over.  All students are now expected to know and follow all school rules. 

We have been noticing that many students have been violating the dress code.  Most of the violations have been that the shorts are too short, straps too thin and mid-drifts have been exposed. If a student violates the dress code they will be brought into the office until their parent can bring an appropriate change of clothing to the school.    

Please review your student’s wardrobe this weekend to make sure it is not in violation of the dress code.  You can view the code at: http://serra.sandi.net/policies/dresscode.html

One major change to the attendance policy is that absences will now result in the student being placed on the Loss of Privileges List.   Parents have up to 5 days after an all day illness to clear the absence.  After the 5^th day, the Unverified Absence becomes an Unexcused Absence or a Truancy.  

For every combination of 3 tardies, unverified absences or truants in a class period during a 6 grading period, the student will receive a Loss Of Privileges Point.  

For every combination of 10 overall tardies, unexcused absences or truancies the student will receive ANOTHER LOP Point.  

Students with one or more LOP Points will be placed on the Loss of Privileges List. 

Students on the LOP List will be not allowed to participate in extra curricular activities including dances and athletics.   Students can remove a full day absence from their record or remove 1 LOP Point by attending Saturday School. 

Mark Your Calendars:  Open House Wednesday, September 19^th- More details to follow.

The 2012 STAR scores are in!

Serra showed improvement on many of the tests.  The API score will not be released until early October.  For a complete breakdown of the scores visit: http://serra.sandi.net/star/2012results

PSAT

The PSAT exam will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. The district is paying for all students in the Class of 2015 (10th Grade) to take the exam.   GEAR UP will pay for students in the Class of 2014 (11th Grade) interested in taking the PSAT, if they register by Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Please see Mr. Garcia or Ms. Holly at the GEAR UP Office in the Media Center to register.

Serra Supernova Welcome Back Dance- Saturday September 15

Download the Dance Agreement for more information. 

ASB Freshman Application Now Posted

Freshmen interested in joining ASB need to download the Freshman Application Packet.   Applications are due to room 411 by Friday, September 26, 2012.

The results of this November’s election will a major impact on public education.  Please make sure you are registered to vote and read up on the issues: http://www.sandi.net/Page/40084

CALENDAR

Monday, September 10

 SCHOOL RULES ENFORCMENT BEGINS

Thursday, September 13

4:00pm Frosh Football vs. El Capitan

Friday, September 14

4:00pm JV Football vs. El Capitan

6:30pm Var. Football vs. El Capitan

Saturday, September 15

 Field Hockey Tourney

7:30pm Welcome Back Dance

Monday, September 17

 Pink Progress Report Day

Tuesday, September 18

 Make-Up Picture Day

6:30pm PTO Meeting

Wednesday, September 19

6:00pm Open House

Thursday, September 20

5:15pm Frosh Football @ West Hills

Friday, September 21

4:00pm JV Football vs. West Hills

6:30pmVar. Football vs. West Hills