HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR NET MISSIONARIES!

This year’s newest NET Missionaries will be arriving soon, and we are still in need of Host Families! Being a NET Host Family is an amazing opportunity in which you open up your home to two men or two women and host them for two weeks. This fosters great discipleship with your sons and daughters and is a beautiful way to serve as a family. Questions? Email Campus Minister Sarah Abdulla. Click below for more information!

CARS PARKED AT KAISER WILL BE TOWED

Students have been observed by our security staff walking over to Kaiser at the end of the school day to get into their vehicles. THERE IS NO JSERRA PARKING AT KAISER - YOUR CAR WILL BE TOWED. Please be respectful of our neighbors and do not park in the Kaiser lot. Thank you.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT | TONIGHT - Thursday, August 29

Parents are invited to join us tonight, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., for our annual Back-to-School Night on campus. This event will provide an opportunity to meet your student's teachers and visit your student's classrooms. This event is only for parents. As a word of caution, the parking lot often fills up early on Back-to-School Night so please plan accordingly.

SUMMER ABROAD 2025

Information Meeting: TONIGHT, Thursday, August 29 after Back-to-School Night in the Busch Hall Middle Center Room.

Sign-ups for summer abroad will open soon! From June 8 to 19, we will travel to Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich. We will visit Hitler's stronghold, ride bikes around Salzburg, visit the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein, and see the darkness of the Dachau concentration camp. The JSerra summer abroad experience is unique with its summer school component of learning about our destinations before traveling to experience them. Questions? Contact Ms. Laura Kennedy.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL USED UNIFORM SALE | Thursday, August 29

Stop in before Back-to-School Night and grab some great deals on gently used items. Stock up on essential items such as skirts, shirts, vests, pants, sweatshirts, and sportswear. You’ll find us in the Busch Hall East Center Room from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. where all items will be priced from $7 to $20. Plus, ALL Spirit Wear will be sold for just $1!

FIRST TNL OF THE YEAR - MEET YOUR NEW CAMPUS MINISTERS

Our first TNL of the year will be held at Doheny Beach on Tuesday, September 3, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for a bonfire, dinner from Ciao Pasta, s'mores, and fellowship in celebration of the new school year, PLUS - you will get a chance to meet our new Campus Ministers, Mariclare Coffin and Rachel Wright! All are welcome to join us for some fun and to honor our Lord together. We can't wait to see YOU there. Email Mariclare Coffin if you have questions, and be sure to sign-up by clicking on the link below!.

NEED TUTORING? WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!

JSerra has a number of tutoring options, including some no-cost alternatives that are available to all students. CLICK HERE for more information!

CONGRATULATIONS MU ALPHA THETA HONORS SOCIETY MEMBERS

Congratulations to the following 2024-25 members:

*President | **Secretary

Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society members volunteer hours to provide math tutoring for JSerra students. Please contact the Math Department Chair, Mrs. Kathy Lee, for more information.

CSF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE TOMORROW, AUGUST 30

LAST CALL - Turn in paper applications to Mrs. Kathy Lee in room 3109 by Friday, August 30 at 8:30 a.m. The following will not be accepted: late applications, emailed applications, or incorrectly completed applications. Notification of approved membership will be emailed to students by September 4. Questions? Email CSF@jserra.org.

THURSDAYS WITH TONY ARE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Join JSerra's Tony Roberts, Vice President of School Relations, as he shares insights, experiences and helpful "life hacks" with students and their parents:

• Thursday, September 5 - "College Talk" - Tony will share anecdotal stories and coaching tips from his time working at the University of Notre Dame, all of which apply to any college your child may aspire to attend. For students and parents.
• Thursday, September 19 - "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" - Tony focuses on the time management portion of Stephen Covey's famous book as it relates to those looking for "one more hour" in the day. For students, parents, grandparents, and friends.

Both talks are from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Busch Hall Center Room. Please RSVP by sending an email to troberts@jserra.org and include which talk you are attending and your headcount.

SAVE THE DATE - GRANDPARENTS DAY IS COMING IN OCTOBER

JSerra families, please mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 for our annual Grandparents Day celebration. The day will begin at 9:45 a.m. with Mass, followed by photos, lunch, and a speaker. Click the link below to have your grandparents invited to this special event!

EARN SERVICE HOURS THROUGH LION'S HEART - JOIN TODAY!

Lion’s Heart is a national nonprofit organization that connects students with local volunteer opportunities, encouraging their members to give back to their communities in meaningful ways while building empathy and positive leadership skills. Members can serve as individuals or as a group. Group members have additional opportunities to build leadership skills through hosting meetings, assigning officer roles, and coordinating a community service calendar with their group-mates. The Lion’s Heart online portal allows members track hours, earn awards, and export their service transcript directly to college applications. For more information or to join, contact us at 800.894.8877, by email (Info@lionsheartservice.org), or click the link below.

CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

JSerra students are invited to participate in Santa Margarita Water District's California Coastal Cleanup Day event on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Descanso Park in San Juan Capistrano. This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in environmental stewardship by helping clean up our local beaches, parks, and waterways. Hours earned at this event are eligible for Christian service hours. Registration is required (see link below - registration will open on Friday, August 30).

JSERRA ARTS ACADEMY - MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA

We are excited to be back for a second year! This fun and educational program is open to all middle school students in Grades 6-8 who are interested in working with JSerra faculty and student mentors to learn how to play a musical instrument. No previous experience is required. Two levels of instruction are offered, one for beginners and one for intermediate students with at least one year of experience playing a musical instrument.

SAVE THE DATE - We will be hosting a Program Information and Instrument Exploration Night at JSerra on Monday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m., to assist beginners in choosing their instrument.

For more information and to register, click on the "Visit Website" link below. Questions? Email Mrs. Lindsay McCarthy, JSerra Orchestra Director.

SAILING TEAM NEWS

The sailing season officially begins on Tuesday, September 3. We look forward to welcoming new members and to another great year of teaching new sailors and honing the skills of our racers. JSerra is blessed to have Dana Point Harbor less than ten minutes from campus. The Bronze medal winner at the Paris Olympics learned to sail in our harbor! For details about the team, email Mrs. Wendy Adam.

CONTACT ATTENDANCE

Need to pick your student up early? It is a requirement to contact attendance BEFORE 8:00 a.m. on the day you are arriving to pick up your student. You can email attendance@jserra.org, call the attendance line at extension 1154, or fill out the online form. Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for more information on JSerra's attendance policies and procedures.

JSERRA CAN SEND TEXTS!

JSerra has the capability to send text notifications to parents about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more. To opt-in, text "Y" to 67587 or CLICK HERE for the informational flyer.

YOU CAN EMAIL YOUR STUDENT

Parents have the option of emailing their students during the school day if needed. The student email addresses follow this format: first.last@jserra.org.