Miscellaneous Information and Reminders 9-9-24
College Financial Aid Night - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Amy Sawdey, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Allegheny County, will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions you may have regarding the financial aid process.
The evening is free and open to all Serra Catholic High School students and their families. Please RSVP to Mrs. Amy Sullivan at [email protected] by Thursday, September 12, 2024. In the email please include the following information:
- The name of your student(s).
- The number of people attending the meeting.
- The name(s) of the individuals attending.
Please contact Mrs. Atkinson at [email protected] with any questions.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m.
This is an evening for current parents and guardians to follow their student’s schedule and meet his/her teachers. It is a wonderful opportunity to see what a day in your student’s life is like at Serra. We look forward to seeing you!
8th GRADE VISIT DAY
Don’t miss this opportunity on Friday, September 27th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to investigate why Serra Catholic students excel in the classroom, on the field and in life! Current 8th grade students will explore our campus and meet Serra students and faculty. Students will be placed in small groups, follow an abbreviated schedule, and get answers to all their questions. Students who attend the following Catholic elementary schools: Divine Mercy Academy, Mary ofNazareth, Sr. Thea Bowman, Holy Family Catholic School and St. Therese will be invited via their current school and busing will be provided. If your child attends a different elementary school you will be responsible for transporting your child to and from Serra. Lunch is provided to all students attending. Pre-Register by clicking here or visiting serrahs.org
Save the Date - Eagles Flight Night is Saturday, November 9!
Our second-annual Eagles Flight Night will be Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Events on Ten. This year’s theme is “An Evening of Magic,” and you won’t want to miss it! Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this upscale Cash Bash style raffle event and get your chance at winning our $2,500 grand prize!
Tickets will be available shortly. We also will be looking for donations for raffle baskets and a few volunteers for the evening. More details will be available soon!
Bi-Weekly Reports - Attendance/Tardies/Demerits
In an attempt to be proactive regarding attendance and discipline, bi-weekly reports will be run and sent to parents beginning on September 9, 2024. You may receive multiple reports for the same offense. For example, if your student has 5 total unexcused absences, you will also receive the letter for 3 total unexcused absences. The same may be true for tardies and demerits. For the time being, please refer to the report that contains the highest number listed for the offense. The hope is that we can eliminate poor attendance and behavior by getting ahead of these things early and often. If you have any questions concerning the reports, please contact Mr. Betler at [email protected].
Delays/Closings - Remind Sign-Up
In times of inclement weather and the possibility of the school day being delayed or canceled, students and their parents/guardians are NOT to telephone the school. Details about Serra’s status will be supplied to KDKA, WTAE and WPXI. Information will also be posted on Serra’s website (www.serrahs.org) and emergency texts will be sent to those who register for this service.
To register please view the list below for what code to send to the number 81010 or (469) 513-8746).
Parents:
9th: @schs09par 10th: @schs10par 11th: @schs11par 12th: @schs12par
Students:
9th: @schs9stud 10th: @schs10stud 11th: @schs11stud 12th: @schs12stud
Please pay close attention to announcements because, in some cases, information may change as the situation changes.
- For student drivers: If a student’s public-school district is on a 2-hour delay and Serra is on time, students should arrive when it is safe to do so (the same applies if the public-school district is closed and Serra is only delayed).
- If students rely on busing provided by their district, they should follow the district delay, arriving at Serra by 10 a.m.
- If students rely on busing provided by their district, and the district is closed, students
will be issued a Transportation Absence.
- For students who rely on transportation from the Serra buses (Steel Valley, Plum,
Franklin Regional, Kiski, Clairton, Ringgold, and Belle Vernon) they are to follow Serra’s
status.
- Any individual delayed by weather conditions resulting in late arrivals must report to the Main Office upon arrival and sign in.
- Students may be required to attend classes via the internet using their Chromebooks on days when the building is closed. Students and parents/guardians will be notified if this occurs.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE – SAMANTHA KALKBRENNER – DONATIONS NEEDED
September 20th will be a day to remember and celebrate the life of Samantha Lee Kalkbrenner. Many of you have asked how you can help. You can help by making donations of the items listed below. You need to sign up using this link to help us keep track of our donations. https://forms.gle/KrQv11GeEHE5xA8x8
BEVERAGES:
Small bottles of water (8oz)
Standard bottles of water (16.9 oz)
Pepsi/Coke - Case
Starry/Sprite/7-UP - Case
DIET Pepsi/Coke/Starry/Sprite/7-UP
DESSERTS:
Cookies - Dozen
Brownies - (Please package individually for easy serving)
Slices of Cake - (Please package individually for easy serving)
CHIPS - VARIETY PACK
Potato Chips/Snacks - Variety Packs (Our goal is 250 individual, small bags)
You are also welcome to make a monetary donation that will be used for supplies and expenses.(Checks payable to Serra Catholic)
PLEASE PLAN TO DROP OFF DONATIONS AT SCHOOL ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 BETWEEN 8:00AM AND 2:00. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL AMY SULLIVAN AT [email protected].
24-25 Course Registration Fee
Please remember that the $100 course registration fee is due at this time for all sophomore, junior, and senior students. You should have received a letter in the mail with your child’s course selections and a note mentioning this fee. You are welcome to pay this fee with either cash or a check made payable to Serra Catholic High School. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cassie Fedor at [email protected].