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SEPTEMBER 9-20: DOCILITY
Docility is a key ingredient to a successful education; it is the willingness to learn from other people with receptivity and flexibility. Click on the link below for a print-out and additional information on the virtue of docility.
CLICK HERE to watch the Victorious Virtue episode on Foresight.
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JSERRA LAW MAGNET IN OC REGISTER
The September 1, 2024 Orange County Register included an article mention about JSerra's and Century 21's partnership in providing Law Magnet students with a unique opportunity to get their real estate license before high school graduation.
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ADELANTE SPEAKER SERIES
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. | Sr. Joseph Andrew, DSMME
Adelante Welcomes Eucharistic & Marian Revival Preacher, Sr. Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, Mother Assumpta of the Domincan Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist.
Join us for a reception with Sr. Joseph Andrew followed by her talk titled “Joy – The Virtue of the Paradox” including a question and answer session at the end.
An RSVP is not required for this free event helps us plan for our guests:
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SIGN UP FOR JSERRA TEXT MESSAGING
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.
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THURSDAYS WITH TONY - 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:
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TONIGHT! 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. Meet in Busch Hall, in the new Campus Ministry room (former library).
DID YOU KNOW? JSerra had more students from the class of 2024 accepted at Notre Dame than any other high school in Orange County!
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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. Meet in the Busch Hall Center Room.
Both talks are from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP by sending an email to troberts@jserra.org. Please include which talk you are attending and your headcount.
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SUMMER ABROAD 2025
Sign-ups for summer abroad are here! 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.
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PERU MISSION TRIPS
The Fall Peru trip is full, but plenty of space is available for the spring trip over Easter break. Sign up via the registration link below.
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TLC SERVICE EVENT | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Attention transfers, TLC mentors, and anyone searching for a service hour opportunity! Join us next week on Thursday after school from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Busch Hall East Center Room to make cards for veterans. There will be snacks available. We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Solange Youssef.
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CSF MEMBERS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to the applicants from the Classes of 2025 and 2026 who have earned one semester of CSF membership based on their course grades from Spring of 2024 (click the link below to view the list). MEMBERS: Please check your student email for very important information regarding meetings, fees, and requirements.
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CALLING ALL SINGERS- AUDITIONS FOR MUSIC MINISTRY
Interested in using your God-given talents by singing at Wednesday Mass? Auditions will be held next week on Wednesday, September 11, from 3:20 to 4:30 p.m. in the Campus Ministry office in Building 1. No need to sign up ahead of time. All grade levels are welcome and returning music ministry students must re-audition. Please come prepared with a worship song to sing (just a single verse and chorus). Also be prepared to improvise harmonies to a song that will be selected from those commonly sung at JSerra Masses. Questions? Email Rachel Wright.
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THE COLLEGE FAIR IS COMING! | Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
More details to come soon! All students and parents attending must register before the college fair. Be sure to sign up students and parents separately by going to these links: STUDENTS / PARENTS. Visit our College Fair webpage for more information!
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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 RSVP for your grandparents!
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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!
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CONTACT THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE
It is a requirement to contact attendance BEFORE 8:00 a.m. any day you are picking your student up early. You can:
1. email
2. call (ext. 1154)
3. complete online form
Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for more information on JSerra's attendance policies and procedures.
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COLLEGE REP VISITS 2024
College admission representatives will have in-person information sessions with our students throughout the fall. STUDENTS: please make sure to add schools to your "Colleges I'm Thinking About" list in Naviance so you will be notified if they visit our campus. Colleges will be added frequently, so check the list of visits at the beginning of each week. Visits will take place during Lunch B in the Quad in a mini-fair format. Students need to sign up for the visits through Naviance if they would like to speak to the reps.
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September 12 – Northern Michigan University, Boston University, University of Alabama, University of Redlands, Arizona State University -Tempe
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SENIOR COLLEGE COUNSELING MEETINGS
Senior students and parents: It is time to sign up for your mandatory Senior College Prep meetings. During these 45-minute meetings, your counselor will ensure you are all set for the college application process. Please check your email for more information and make an appointment. You must let your teacher know in advance, and you are still responsible for any homework, projects, or assignments due on the day of your meeting.
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COLLEGE ESSAY APPOINTMENTS - SIGN UP NOW!
Hello seniors! Want some extra help with your college essays? JSerra's counseling center is offering college essay help during second lunch and after school in the library. Sign up now for an appointment with college essay specialist Ms. Ahle. Seniors are given priority appointments this fall; spots will open to juniors this spring. Schedule your meeting now before spots fill up!
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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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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NEW ATHLETICS WEBSITE
In collaboration with Marketing, our Athletics Department has launched a new, public-facing website to highlight all of our sports teams along with current schedules, rosters, results, news posts, and more. Fall sports teams are all up as of now, with Winter and Spring sports teams being added soon!
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