Serra Winter Wonderland

It turns out the Mayans did not predict the world’s end on 12/21/12; and they also didn’t predict it would snow at Serra High School on the same day.  Thanks to Community sponsor, Dr. Bronner’s All-One Ark Magic Soaps, students and teachers were treated to a frosty surprise on the Friday before winter break.  When Conquistadors went into their fourth period classes, Serra was the picture of a typical Southern California High School the day before winter break.  Sun in the sky, slight chill in the air, students rushing to class in their shorts and sandals, and palm trees soaking up the sunshine.  When the bell for lunch rang, “Let It Snow” was piped into all the rooms through the intercom and students emerged from the buildings, unknowing that their campus had been transformed into a veritable winter wonderland.



The trees, buildings, windows, pathways were all covered with what looked like…. snow.  Students and teachers were elated and surprised by the site.  The front of Serra’s library was the wintery focal point.  The entire façade of the building was frosted from top to bottom.  This made the perfect backdrop for Serra’s choral ensemble, which assembled on a stage in front of the library.  The vocally talented group of students sang carols while student took pictures with Santa and his trusty sidekick, Buddy The Elf.



Overall, it was an amazing scene at Serra High School.  For some of our students, this was the closest thing to snow they have ever seen.  The holiday spirit was thick in the air, and this is all thanks to the donated services of Abner Nevarez and Dr. Bronner’s All-One Ark Magic Soaps.






































































12/18/12 Rain Update

Today's (12/18) Boys JV and Varsity Soccer Practices have been cancelled.

Serra Student Named All Acadmic Team Captain

Congrats to Maggie Ryan! She was named the All-Academic Team Captain for Field Hockey 2012!   The Union-Tribune website below shows the article from today Tuesday 12/18. In addition all of the all-academic teams for all sports are listed from Sunday 12/16.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/sports/preps/

Serra Students Make Water Polo All Star Team

Congratulations to Lance Lerum and Collin Stanley for being selected to the 2012 Boys WP Senior All-Star Game!!!  Also, a Congratulations to Serra High Schools very own Coach Robin Bregman for being selected to Coach the All-Star Team this Year!

Winter Wonderland Week 12/17-21


Monday: Holiday Hat Day
Elf, Santa, Beanie, etc….

Tuesday: New Year's Eve Day
Top hats, 2013 glasses, formal wear, anything you might wear on New Year's Eve.

Wednesday: West Coast Winter Day
So Cal is a great place to be for the holidays!  Break out the beach wear and show the world what Cali Winter is all about.

Thursday:  Holiday Movie Day

Dress like a character from your favorite Holiday movie.

Friday: Ugly Sweater Day 
(For some of us it's just called…… Friday)

Rain Update: Boys and Girls Soccer Cancelled

All Boys and Girls Soccer games and practices are cancelled on December 13th due to the rain.

Nov 16 Football Game Cancelled


Late this afternoon CIF informed us of the judge’s decision to uphold the forfeit versus Cathedral Catholic High School.  The game this evening at Cathedral Catholic has been cancelled and Serra High School will move on to the next level of the playoff brackets and will play next Friday, November 23rd versus the winner of the Ramona/West Hills High School game.  We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you next Friday supporting our Fighting Conquistadors as we continue in our attempt s to advance to the CIF Championship Finals.

CIF Playoff Update 11/16/12


Field Hockey CIF Division 2 Championships
Saturday, November 17 at La Costa Canyon High School -  6:00 p.m. Division 2
Serra vs. Canyon Crest Academy
Championship Admission
Championship
Adults $10
Students/Seniors $5


Water Polo CIF Division 2 Championships
Saturday, November 17 @ La Jolla High School (Coggan Pool)
Serra vs. University City 
Division II - 7:30 p.m.
Championship Admission
Adults $12*
Students/Seniors $8*

CIF Playoff Information

Field Hockey CIF Quarter Finals
Tuesday, November 13
3:00pm @ Serra

Water Polo CIF Semi Finals
Thursday, November 15
5:45 @ LJHS, Coggan Pool

Football CIF Quarter Finals
Friday, November 16
7:00 @ Cathedral Catholic High School

Cross Country CIF
Saturday All Day @ Morely Field

Come to School With Your Student Day

"Come to School with Your Student" Day will be held next week on November 15th! 

Parents, some of your students may be telling you that you do not need to come to school that day.  Not true!  This is the perfect opportunity to observe your student's classrooms and get a first-hand look at what's happening at school.   


The following parent workshop will be held during the morning for those who are interested in visiting the campus on November 15h but may not want to observe all of their student’s classrooms:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7:10am – Check-in, Room 231-Family Resource Ctr.
and pick up your student’s schedule
7:30am - 2:20pm – Classroom visits

MORNING WORKSHOP - All parents are invited to attend this optional workshop with Head Counselor Susan Skinner. • 8:30-9:30 – A-G Requirements - How to prepare your student for the future

Parent Connect sign-ups – Periods 1-4

You will take away so much valuable information about your student when you come to school on November 15!  

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO RSVP IN ADVANCE SO YOUR MATERIALS WILL BE READY FOR YOU WHEN YOU ARRIVE.  
RSVP early and you could win a prize.

CIF Playoff Information


Serra Girls Tennis
(All matches at the Barnes Tennis Center)
• First and Second Rounds   (Singles and Doubles)November 5 - Start time 1:00 p.m. Competing Cassidy Ferrell      
(Singles only)                      (Check-in at 12:30 p.m.)

• First and Second Rounds    November 6 - Start time 1:00 p.m.  Competing  Karina Chamberlain, Joanna Rodriguez, Olivia Gesikowski, & Julia Nguyen
(Doubles only)                     (Check-in at 12:30 p.m.)

Serra Girls Volleyball
Tuesday Nov. 6th
7pm Vs. Valhalla 
at Serra H.S.
Adults  $7
Student/Senior $4

Serra Football
Friday Nov. 9th
7pm vs. Monte Vista
at Serra H.S.
Adult $9.00 
Students $6.00

Serra Water Polo Playoffs
Saturday Nov. 10th 
1:30pm
at La Jolla H.S.
Adults $9*
Students/Seniors $6*

Field Hockey Playoff Seeding Thursday, This Tuesday vs. Scripps and Wednesday is Senior Night both at Serra

Cross Country Playoff Seeding Saturday, This Wednesday Western League Finals at Balboa Park


LETS GET OUT THERE AND SUPPORT OUR CONQUISTADORS! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BROWN AND GOLD!  

Winter Sport Try Out Information

   Winter Sport Try-Outs
All Students Trying Out For A Sport
*Must have a 2.0 (non-weighted) GPA in Academics and Citizenship
*Must return a completed Athletic Packet and be cleared before they can try-out.
*Must pick-up "My Ticket To Play" in the Physical Education Classroom.    
* Pick-up Tickets at Lunch or After School Monday, Nov.6 - THURS NOV. 9        
* Students can not try-out without a ticket.
   Try-out Dates
Sport Day Date Time Who? Place
Girls Basketball Saturday  Nov. 10 8am-10 ALL GRADES GYM
  Saturday Nov. 10 10am-12 Returners GYM
Coach Corey Wright email: Wrighttodream@yahoo.com        
Boys Basketball Saturday Nov.10 1pm-3 9th and 10th GYM
  Saturday Nov. 10 3pm-5:30 11th and 12th GYM
Coach Glen Worley email: gworleybball@gmail.com  
Girls Soccer Saturday Nov. 10 8am-11 ALL GRADES Stadium Field
Coach Kari Keivens/Karyna Figuero email: kari_keivens@hotmail.com
Boys Soccer Saturday Nov. 10 12pm-2 Junior Varsity Stadium Field
    Nov. 10 2pm - 4 Varsity Stadium Field
Coach Jamaal Saunders email: jasa5ja@yahoo.com        
Wrestling  Saturday Nov. 10 8am-12 ALL GRADES Wrestling Rm.
Coach Mike White email: whitem316@gmail.com  
   
Girls Water Polo Monday Nov. 12 2:20pm ALL GRADES Weight Rm.  
Coach Robin Bregman email:rbregman04@sbcglobal.net  
Return packets to Coach Pisapia or the Front Office
ABOVE TIMES ARE WHEN ATHLETES SHOULD BE READY TO GO, NOT ARRIVING.  
ALL ATHLETES SHOULD BE DRESSED IN PROPER ATHLETIC ATTIRE AND CHECK-IN 

No Girls Open Gym 11/6 & 11/8

The Girls Open Gym Nights scheduled for 11/6 and 11/8 have been cancelled.  

Academic Lettering


Students at Serra High School can now earn a varsity letter for academics.  A varsity letter is the ultimate symbol of school pride and achievement. Students who are excelling in the classroom will have the opportunity to show off their achievements.  The requirements for eligibility are as follows:

  1. Students must have an academic GPA of 3.5 (weighted or unweighted) for two consecutive semesters or four cumulative semesters.  
  2. Must be a full time Serra student during the qualifying semesters.
  3. Students may not have an "unverified absence" or "truancy"  in any of the qualifying semesters.

All students need to do is fill out the attached application, get their counselor to validate eligibility, and bring the signed application to Joe Schmidt.

The application can be downloaded from the Serra web-site or picked up in the counseling office.