Hello Q Nation!!!
Welcome to my weekly blog where you will be hearing about all the great things going on at Serra so you are in the know!
Attendance
Please note: Absences must be cleared within five (5) days of the absence.Food Delivery during lunch
UberEats and other food delivery services are not permitted to service schools. There are several reason for this:
1. Severe allergies other students have
2. The time it takes away from the office. The food is being called for during class time and many times is being delivered to the front office for distribution. Lunch is a VERY busy time in the office and our staff are busy with working with students and can not deliver food.
3. Lastly we have had many complaints from children who are ordering food and then not getting paid from others and wanting us to resolve the dispute.
There is a clear sign on the main gate and on all SDUSD properties stating that outside food is not permitted. We appreciate you helping us to resolve this matter so we can focus on the schools daily operation. We will not deliver food that has been ordered if delivered to our office. Please let your children know so they don't lose money ordering food. We are more than happy to call students for food you have dropped off for them because they forgot.
Homecoming Dance
It's Homecoming season at Serra!
Homecoming is right around the corner! This year our ASB chose a 1950's theme for the dance. The name is Jukebox Rock and the dance will be on Saturday October 14, right here at Serra High School! There will be great music, games, and food. Also, the ASB has been working all this weekend on decorating the halls of the 200 and 400 building to help get the campus fired up for homecoming.
Students should be sure to pick up a dance agreement from the finance office and buy a ticket ASAP, as the prices go up the closer we get to the dance. Here is the pricing rundown for the dance.
THE LAST DAY TO BUY A DANCE TICKET IS OCTOBER 12TH.
$20 w/ASB Card and $30 w/o ASB Card (9/18 – 10/6)
$40 FLAT (10/9 – 10/12)
Click here to download a dance agreement.
Students should be sure to pick up a dance agreement from the finance office and buy a ticket ASAP, as the prices go up the closer we get to the dance. Here is the pricing rundown for the dance.
THE LAST DAY TO BUY A DANCE TICKET IS OCTOBER 12TH.
$20 w/ASB Card and $30 w/o ASB Card (9/18 – 10/6)
$40 FLAT (10/9 – 10/12)
Click here to download a dance agreement.
Homecoming Spirit Week October 9th through October 13th!
Music Monday - Oct. 9th
(Rock out your favorite band/artist tee)Tourists Tuesday - Oct. 10th
(Dress up as a local tourist... button ups, shorts, fanny packs, hats, sunglasses, sandals, and more!)Wacky Wednesday - Oct. 11th
(Mix match day... mismatch shoes, socks, wearcrazy patterns, messy hair)
PINKOUT - Oct. 12th
(Support breast cancer awareness month by wearing pink)Spirit Colors - Oct. 13th
(Support your class by wearing your very own spirit colors: Seniors- white, Juniors- gold, Sophomores- brown, Freshman- grey)The Hispanic College Fair
The Hispanic College Fair
is opened to 11th and 12 graders who undecided of which college to
attend. Thus far I have 30 students attending and it will be from 9:00 to
11:45 at the Scottish Rite Temple. Please note that the bus capacity is
at 45. It is free of charge and first
come first served. You can grab an application in the counseling office.
Trip to Panama, Nicaragua,
Trip to Panama, Nicaragua,
and Costa Rica
Mrs. Holbrook is organizing a trip to Panama, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica through EF Tours. If your son, daughter or anyone else is interested, please attend the first parent meeting on October 5th at 5:30 in room 403. Hope to see you there. It will be an incredible trip!
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
WHAT IS CSF?
CSF is an academic honors organization comprised of students
who have met the CSF grade requirements (see application). Eligibility is
determined by the student’s grades from his or her most recent high school
semester report card. Members will not only receive academic recognition at
SHS, but colleges and universities also tend to look favorably on CSF
membership when reviewing applications.
Students qualify based on the course they take each semester and the grades they earn. Below is the information we provide the students with the application. I have attached a copy of the application as well.
Students qualify based on the course they take each semester and the grades they earn. Below is the information we provide the students with the application. I have attached a copy of the application as well.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Students who wish to apply must personally submit
their completed application and $7 cash or check made payable to “Serra High
School” (with the student’s first and last name in the memo section) to the CSF
Officers in room 211 during the application period.
Applications will be accepted during lunch during the application
period only. You may not mail the application, e-mail it, or turn it in to the
school office. Please do not have someone else submit it for you in case there
is an issue with your application. Students must take responsibility to submit
their applications on time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Students do not need to include a copy of their report card/ transcript.
CSF membership is for one semester only. Accordingly, students
must reapply each semester in order to maintain their CSF status and to
accumulate the four semesters necessary for Life Membership.
All eligible students
must apply for membership during an enrollment period established by the
adviser, which must occur sometime during the first four weeks of the semester.
Retroactive membership may not be granted to any student who has failed to take
advantage of the opportunity to become a member. (Article IV: Section 2)
HOW DO APPLICANTS KNOW IF THEY BECOME MEMBERS?
Each application is verified for accuracy at the time of
submission. Membership lists will be updated about a month after the
application period ends and members names will be posted in room 211. It is the
student’s responsibility to check this list to verify membership.
WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP?
All CSF members receive a membership pin to be worn at Graduation.
Life Membership is awarded to students who have qualified for
membership during four semesters (grades from sophomore, junior, and first
semester of senior years). One semester must be during senior year. Life
Members will wear a gold cord at graduation, receive a membership pin and a CSF
Gold Honor Seal will be affixed to their diplomas.
Life Members with 5 or more qualifying semesters (100% Membership)
will receive a cord, a sash, pin to be work at Graduation and have the CSF Gold
Honor Seal affixed to their diploma.
Grades from freshman year may be used to qualify for CSF
membership, but they do not count towards Life or 100% Membership.
Scholarships
United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
Deadline: October 4, 2017
Amount: $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to
Washington, DC from March 3-10, 2018
Ø High
School Junior or Senior
Ø Interested
in public service, leadership and currently serving in an elected capacity in
student government, civic or educational organization
Ø Be a
permanent resident of the U.S.
Ø Currently
enrolled in a secondary school located in the state in which either one of his
or her parents or guardians legally resides
Ø Students
must be nominated by their High School Principal to be considered for the USSYP
Ø Apply
online at http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/us/
Make the U/ Haz La U Hispanic Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 15, 2017
Amount: $2000 - $15,000
Ø Graduating
High School Senior
Ø Must
have an un-weighted 3.0 GPA
Ø Be
of Hispanic Heritage including (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
Ø Planning
to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher
education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high
school
Ø If
selected, attendance to the regional ceremony is mandatory. Travel to the
ceremony will be at the recipient’s expense
Ø Be a
Permanent Resident, DACA, U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
Ø One
(1) Letter of Recommendation
Ø Provide
Transcript
Ø Essay:
Must apply to see essay topic
Ø Apply
online at https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en/us/corp/core-values/community-responsibility/make-the-u
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Deadline: October 25, 2017
Amount: $6000 - $25,000
Ø High
School Senior planning to enter a college in the United States no later than
the fall following graduation
Ø Exhibit
a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited
non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may
start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year
institution)
Ø Demonstrate
critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is
required)
Ø Be
involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Ø Display
integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Ø Minimum
GPA: 2.0
Ø Be a
United States citizen
Ø Apply
online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $20,000
Ø Current
High School (or home-schooled) Seniors attending school in the U.S. (or select
DoD schools)
Ø Must
be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, asylees,
Cuban-Haitian entrants, or humanitarian parolees
Ø Planning
to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution
Ø Apply
online at http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/
