Hello Q-Nation! Another great week for the Q's. Most important this week and next is our play "Noises Off". Did you know that Kearney High School has no traditional arts program????? No music or theater classs. Did you also know that Serra is building a multi million dollar arts building starting in two years? Our director Micheal Fiedler and Aaron Blokker's courses are exploding! Serra is committed to the Arts. You won't be disappointed. However, we are only as good as word of mouth so please come and support these talented and hard working kids! Lastly we have a new counseling website: https://serrahighschool.wixsite.com/wellness/counseling : The best part you ask?????? The fact that your child will never leave class to ask to see a counselor or be late to class! This is because there is a request to see your counselor button! No more just hanging out not going to class or leaving class for a trivial matter. Once your student fills out the form it goes right to the counselor and they will call you in order of importance. All at the click of a button! Maybe you want an appointment as a parent? You can use it too!
Reminders: Attendance is key to participation in activities. Especially for seniors. Many will at this point not be participating in senior events at the end of the year including graduation due to attendance issues. You can not have any unexcused absences. Please check their attendance in powerschool and any irregularities there may be in your student's attendance.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT STARTS NOW!!!! Staff Parking Permits: Serra Staff now has parking permits. We as a staff has been unable to park in the staff lot due to the abundance of students parking there. Even our cafeteria staff has nowhere to park and many of them are older. Please remind them to park in the lot that is designated for students and has an infinite number of spaces. There is plenty of room for them. We do not want to issue you or your child a citation. It is the same students every time who are parking in the staff lot. Also the parking near the 900 building is also considered staff parking. Please remind your student to park in their proper lot. Should your child choose to make a mistake and park there they will be receiving a one time only warning; the following time will be a citation. Thank you for your cooperation.
Calling all Senior Boosters!
REQUEST Can you do me a favor??????? Please take this survey so we can better serve you on Culture and Climate at SHS see the link on the page!
Also: we have NEW Serra gear! Get it right here! https://squareup.com/store/serrafoundation/ check out the pics!!!! We use these funds in a variety of ways and so we appreciate your support. All proceeds go to the students at SHS!
IN THE KNOW:
Monday: Clear
Tuesday: PTO at 630 in the Media Center/Alumni Room: ALL are Welcome.
Wednesday: Community College Night: 6-8PM--this is Mandatory if taking a course (see details under Counseling section) A-L (Alpha).
Thursday: Play at 7 pm and Community College night: 6-8 Mandatory M-Z (Alpha).
Friday: PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE: This will be a very exciting one, I promise. See you at 730 AM in our Alumni Room. Then, later that evening, come see the play at 7PM.
Athletics: SPRING SPORTS ARE HERE in a week!
CHECK MAX PREPS
A great way to spend your evenings is with SHS Athletics and our amazing events. There are so many that we have our own website devoted to just this topic. Please reference this link which can also be found on our webpage.http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/serra-conquistadors-(san-diego,ca)/calendar.htm Reminder: Athletics is a privilege not a right. An athletes' first step if they are acting in a manner unbecoming of Serra is that Athletics is taken away for the season! A sports physical dated after June 4, 2018 must also be turned into the front office with the confirmation form from the website. To get cleared for athletics go to www.athleticclearance.com
COUNSELING:
SDSU will be on campus on March 20, 2019 at 9AM in the Media Center to meet with Seniors who have been accepted to talk next steps in the process. AP ORDER DEADLINE : Is officially over. Community College Night:Thinking about taking a CC class? Already signed up for one?This meeting goes through all the risks and rewards when it comes to these classes allowing you to make the best decision for your child. This meeting is mandatory if you plan on taking these courses. Due to the HIGH volume of students and families we will be doing this in TWO nights 6pm-8pm
Alpha A-L: March 20
Alpha M-Z: March 21 Mark your calendars!!!!!
Great News! We 48 seniors sign up and get fully registered with Miramar College for Fall 2019. All 48 received priority registration and have the classes set for the fall. If your student did not attend the workshops, and would like to register with Miramar, there is still time!
On April 27th, Miramar will be hosting “Super Saturday” from 9-1pm. On that day, students will be able to complete their assessment, attend a financial aid workshop and develop their educational plan with a counselor. You must RSVP @
Students must complete the online application to Miramar, obtain their College ID# (unless they already have one), and complete the online orientation prior to attending the Saturday session. Students can see their counselors for help with this part of the process.
On April 6th, Grossmont will be hosting the same program for students wanting to attend Grossmont College in the fall. Students must complete the online application prior to attending, but no RSVP is necessary.
Please take advantage of these days. Students who attend will be given priority registration for their fall classes.
Internships:The Birch Aquarium offers a 9-week summer internship for teens who are 16 and above. All the relevant information can be found on their website (aquarium.ucsd.edu). Interested applicants have a month left to apply (the deadline is April 7th).
Opportunity:
Scholarships! Click Here: https://serrahighschool.wixsite.com/website-4
Kiwanis Foundation of Tierrasanta Scholarships For Serra High School Seniors
Vernon D. Bowman Scholarship - $4,000*
($1,000 each year for four years)
Thomas G. Cherniss Scholarship - $1,000*
George V. Paluso Scholarship - $1,000*
The Kiwanis Foundation of Tierrasanta is pleased to announce that it will be awarding the Vernon D. Bowman, Thomas G. Cherniss and George V. Paluso Scholarships at the end of the school year to graduating seniors of Serra High School. These scholarships are awarded annually to students who best exemplify the Kiwanis ideals that were fostered by these three respected Kiwanians and residents of Tierrasanta.
Selection for all three scholarships will be based on the applicant’s depth of participation and success with regards to Academic Achievement, Community Activity Participation, Serra High School Activity Participation, and Leadership; for the Paluso scholarship, an additional criterion of Athletic Participation and Achievement will be considered. All applicants must provide:
1. An official transcript in a sealed envelope
2. A list of verified Community Activity Participation, Serra High School Activity Participation, and Athletic Participation and Achievement
3. A reflective essay regarding your high school and community service activities (Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced, maximum 2 pages)
4. A letter of recommendation
Applicants need only submit one application to be considered for all three scholarships – please remember to address items 1 – 4 above in your application.
Scholarship winners will be notified in advance and awards will be made at the annual Awards Night activities in June.
Interested students should see Mr. Stewart in the counseling office for an application - please return all application materials to Mr. Stewart in the counseling office by the close of the school day on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
The Tierrasanta Junior Women’s Club (TJWC) would like to award Scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to young ladies graduating from Serra High in June, 2019.
This year, the TJWC would like to present six scholarships.
We would like two of the $1000 awards made to students who intend to continue their education by enrolling in a trade school, and four $1000 awards should be designated for individuals who will be continuing on to a four-year university or community college.
Requirements:
- Awards will be made to female students.
- For those individuals continuing on to a University or Community College, a minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
- No minimum GPA is required for Trade School.
- The ladies must demonstrate an interest in community issues.
- We would like to select a person who is willing to “get involved”, preferably with a history of volunteering.
- Awardees should be in most need of financial assistance.
- JWC would prefer an individual who is dedicated, determined and exhibits all the qualities needed to succeed but may have been “overlooked” in the awards process. We are thinking of the “hidden” gem who deserves and would benefit the most from the recognition and a little financial help from her community.
See Mr. Stewart in the Counseling Office for an application
NEW WEBSITES!!!!!!The new counseling web page. https://serrahighschool.wixsite.com/wellness/counseling The new “Wellness @ Serra page…. https://serrahighschool.wixsite.com/wellnessIt’s still under construction, but this is the site where a kid or a parent can click on “I need help with” and it will go to a variety of issues and will link them with the support services provided.
ASB:
This past week, ASB has been recovering from their successful pep rally and dance, and has been getting back into the swing of things. On Wednesday, both classes of ASB came together to take their yearbook photos in front of the marquee. In class, ASB has been planning and discussing an equality and diversity mural and their annual lip dub. Looking ahead to April, ASB is collaborating with the Red Cross to hold another Blood Drive. More information about the Blood Drive is to come closer to the date.This week, our counselors are preparing for upcoming meetings with students to talk about college. On March 20th and 21st, there will be mandatory meetings for students planning to take community college courses on Serra campus next year. March 20th is for last names A-L, and March 21st is for last names M-Z. Also on March 20th, San Diego State will be coming to the media center at 9am to talk to students who have been accepted to SDSU.
CLUBS: Last Friday at Serra we had our second Club Rush of this school year. We had amazing performances from the Tahitian Dance Club and the Mariachi Club. Serra's Mariachi Club is a newly made club that has been waiting for a chance to perform and Club Rush gave them a chance to shine. Their performance of Cielito Lindo and Hermoso Cariño stunned the crowd of people surrounding them. If you want to join Serra's Mariachi Club come to room 409 during Lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
VAPA: Serra High School would like to congratulate our teacher/staff member Aaron Blocker for winning the 2019 VAPA spotlight award from the San Diego Unified School District. He was awarded for his hard work in the visual and performing arts department. We would also like to congratulate one of our students, Kelly Hatfield, who also won the artistic achievement award from VAPA. Kelly will also be awarded a $250 scholarship from the VAPA foundation. We would once again like to thank them both for representing Serra High School
Booster Information--Booster Information--Class of 2019: At our recent meeting we talked about how we can support one another, making the Class of 2019's last year at Serra the best year. We decided to divide and conquer with SHS footing the bill for Graduation at USD and Boosters supporting events along the way including GRAD Night. We are so grateful to the Boosters. Please participate in their latest fundraiser: SERRA HS SENIOR CLASS OF 2019: Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors, As we begin our 2018-2019 school year, the Serra Senior Parent Booster Club will be raising funds for this year’s senior class activities which include events such as Grad Night, Senior Luncheon and Graduation. Help us reach our fundraising goals for these events by making a tax- deductible donation of $50-100.00. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Donations can either be made online using this link, squareup.com/store/serra-senior-parent-boosters, or you can write a check payable to Serra Senior Parent Boosters. If using the online square account through the above noted link, you will be able to use your credit card. If you prefer to write a check, please drop your check off in the front office. Please address the envelope, “ Class of 2019,” and write that in the memo of the check as well to avoid any confusion with the Class of 2021 Boosters which is also collecting money. As parents of seniors, we are looking forward to a fun and exciting year; your support will be greatly appreciated.Thank you very much! Serra HS Senior Parent Boosters 📷 TAX ID #33-06363145156 Santo RD, San Diego, CA, 92124
Class of 2020: NEW EMAIL: Serra2020boosters@gmail.com
Class of 2021: For more information about the c/o 2021 Booster Club click the link https://www.classof2021serraboostersclub.com/Here is their donation letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RoovVJd6RQXujFinV9NMmyIgaIdLTHL-/view?usp=sharing. Class of 2022: Parents are working on a fundraiser where they are going to engage in community service and earn Disneyland tickets to raffle off. If interested in joining the Boosters please contact Nicci Johnson at aaronandnicci@gmail.com. Thank you for your support! Serra High Administration