March 5-9

Week: March 5-9

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WALK-OUTS:

         We believe strongly in our students.  Recently, they have made clear to us that they believe some form of school safety, more than what we currently have, is needed. WE HEAR YOU!

       On March 14, as you may have already heard, there will be a nationwide, 17-minute walk out of class, demonstration in schools across the nation. Our district's Superintendent has come forward and endorsed this action and all high school leaders met to talk about making sure the students' message is heard and also making sure it is safe.

   In talking with some Serra students, and some community members who reached out to us and are members of organizations involved in this issue that live here in Tierrasanta, we have decided together to do a "walk-in." This means that we will have an activity before the walk-in during Period 2 (our students are planning that). Then, during period 3 we will talk about agenda to the students and then at 10 AM we will walk to the football field and participate in the 17 minutes and then return to class. This 17 minutes will including a variety of activities such as (examples) reading the students names and facts about them that passed away, reading poems, and pledging to be nicer to one another, as that is always a first defense. The walk-in is a great way for students to make their voices heard but also to do it in a way that is safe. YOUR CHILD DOES NOT HAVE TO PARTICIPATE! We have a plan for this!

At Serra High school we want to ensure that we:

1. Support our students and their voices. This is an exciting time in America for young people to create a movement and gain change in Congress!

2. We at Serra will be promoting kindness to others and making schools across the country safe. We are to show a united front on the issue of school safety. We can stand together for safe schools.

3. However we want to make sure we do not detract from the message being supported, and paint Serra in a bad light. We do this by enacting Civic Engagement at school. Students in other parts of the country have had bad publicity for marching into town well beyond the time an activity like this 17-minute one and creating havoc. This puts them and others in danger. While we have an amazing school at Serra, we also want to make sure kids are safe. We have plenty of opportunities in those two periods to make positive choices. Leaving campus of your own accord is a choice. However the same rules apply as if you left on any other day. We ask you talk to your children about positive Civic Engagement. 

As Serra High School's Principal, I am so proud of our students in this moment and am excited for them. As a show of support, some staff will be out there to watch it happen. Students will plan and execute this with the help of adults but this is their time! They will plan it and lead it. Our presence will be present in a supportive fashion. Community members and parents spoken to, agree that this is the best course of action and are excited that Serra is teaching our children proper protocols for demanding action from our national leaders! 

CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE:

http://time.com/5165794/student-protests-walkouts-florida-school-shooting/

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES: Quiet week upcoming!

Please make sure you are referring to our calendar. 

03/05/2018 - nothing on calendar
03/06/2018 - Nothing on calendar
03/07/2018 - Foundation Meeting 630-730 ALL ARE WELCOME!
03/08/2018 - Nothing on calendar
03/09/2018 - PEP Ralley

3/10/2018: SATURDAY: WINTER FORMAL AT PARQ !

Principal Coffee was last week and we talked master schedule for next year and budget. You can find the presentation here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_aALdhDeNz7hJbDrpMXTAm5FsJ5HyXoUaHvaHMvMDN4/edit?usp=sharing

The next meeting is March coffee on March 23 at 730 AM!

DENTIST ON CAMPUS!

This will be coming home with all children in the upcoming week!

PROM:

The Princess Project opens tomorrow and I have attached the flyer for your kids to see! They can be the FIRST ONES to book their appointment.  It is for free prom dresses, shoes and accessories for girls and they have 4 locations. The dresses come from Preview, Dave's Bridal, Macy's, etc. and it is by appointment.  Flyer attached. 

ATHLETICS--

Want to know everything with Serra Athletics?

Just click the Athletic tab and then click Athletics again or go to the following website

http://goconquistadors.com/

Graduation:

Graduation is slated June 12, 2017 at 2 pm (hoping on time). Information as it comes out can be found on the senior year webpage.

GRAD NIGHT TICKETS:

We only have 18 left for Grad Night please email Suzanne Carlson at suzcarlson@aol.com for more information on purchasing.

Teacher Feature! 

Lorene Dabney holds all of her students accountable for reaching the standards in her PE classes.  She works as a team with the Admin, counselors, parents, and students to ensure students are successful. Coach Dab gives students multiple opportunities to make up missed points, and modifies assignments for students based on their physical capabilities or limitations. When students are not succeeding, she contacts parents and meets with them to discuss ways to both encourage and motivate students.  In two parent conferences this week, I watched Coach Dab give hope to both parents and students with her encouraging words.

Tutoring

We have tutoring available on campus at lunch and after school. Schedule found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZzxyvP54zO1Jso-gJv6ZR8ln18cl_t-AgaPGtwOedmE/edit?usp=sharing

Counseling!

Scholarships!

There are lots of great scholarship available to our students.  Click the link below and see if one is right for you!

Click Here for SCHOLARSHIPS!

OPPORTUNITY TO GO ABROAD!

Tours Trip to Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua

Come along with us on this fabulous trip! Everyone is welcome.  It is open to the public, even adults.  We will be leaving once school is out and will be going on a 10 day adventure through these three incredible countries.  For more information, contact Sally Holbrook at sholbrook@sandi.net or eftours at www.eftours.com/2051742JB.

*This is a non-school-sponsored trip as defined by the San Diego Unified School District. Serra High School and the District assume no responsibility or liability.  EF Educational Tours assumes all liability for the group. Teacher supervisors are off duty and are not functioning as District employees.  Funding is by private-individual payment.