Joe Serna Jr. Charter School provides a supportive dual-language educational experience with high expectations for all staff, students, and families. We strive to ensure that our students are: Proud to be bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish; valued members of our collaborative learning community; and college and/or career bound critical thinkers and problem solvers in a global society.

Greetings Joe Serna Families,

I hope you enjoyed the weekend.

We are in need of volunteers for our Fall Festival. If you are available to volunteer, use the link https://forms.gle/Thf58tMHeB8fgvGs8 to sign up.

Check out this week's newsletter for friendly reminders and more details on events taking place.

In partnership,

Mrs. Alejandra Estrada

This week is a special time to honor and pay tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. The celebration is an annual catalyst to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, workplaces, and communities.

Students are welcome to participate in the week long of dress days:

Monday: Wear red (We are ready to say no to drugs)

Tuesday: Neon Day (To bright for drugs)

Wednesday: Twin day (Team up against drugs)

Thursday: Backwards day ( Turn your back on drugs)

Friday: Costume Day (Say Boo to Drugs!)

Our 5th grade students are heading to Nature Bridge to create memories that will last a lifetime! This is a fun and wonderful experience where they get to explore nature and learn about science in exciting ways.

Dear Joe Serna Families,

We are excited to announce that we will have our annual Fall Festival and we need your help to make it a success! This is a fantastic opportunity to support our school community, connect with teachers and other parents, and create lasting memories with our students.

This is a great opportunity for parents to earn 30 hours of volunteer time. Whether you can spare a few hours to help set up, assist during the festival, or help with cleaning up afterward, your time and support would be greatly appreciated. Volunteering helps ensure the event runs smoothly and makes it more enjoyable for everyone. Plus, it sets a positive example for children, showing them the importance of giving back and being involved in their community. If you're available to volunteer, please use the following link https://forms.gle/Thf58tMHeB8fgvGs8 to sign up . Please reach out to our Serna PTA via email at jsjcspta@gmail.com

We look forward to working together to create a fun and memorable event for everyone!

Get your uniform orders in before November 6th! There are new styles and colors available for all students, parents, and teachers. From sport-tek long and short sleeve shirts, to raglan shirts and polos, there is much more to choose from. Happy shopping!

The link to the site is: https://uniform-q2-preorder.cheddarup.com

Stay safe online by following these safety tips from the Cybersecurity and infrastruction Security Agency.

Lodi Unified School District is required to host an educational partner meeting to discuss the achievements and experiences of our underrepresented student groups, particularly where we see significant disproportionality. This meeting will provide an opportunity to examine data, share insights, and collaboratively identify strategies for better supporting these students.

We are at the beginning of our second quarter. Please continue to check in with your student's teacher if you have any questions or concerns about your student's academic progress.

Middle school parents, please make sure you are checking your students' grades in Aeries, checking Google Classroom, and checking in with their teachers.

Jump into English is thrilled to announce a completely revamped curriculum for our Jump into English for Parents program! This program is designed to support LUSD parents learning English as a second language through a variety interactive lessons focused on parent engagement, social-emotional learning, and foundational language skills.

The primary goal of this program is to provide families with the tools necessary to fully engage in their children’s education and community activities, while also enhancing foundational language skills. By offering a program with highly relevant, community related themes blended with language development, we hope to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

Please see the flyers and a link to the online registration form https://jimenterprises.net/enroll/parent-registration/, available in both English and Spanish. Classes will be offered at various LUSD sites and also online. Parents that are interested and would like more information about the program, please contact their office at 209-474-6284 or you may reach out to Fabiana Simmons, Program Coordinator at 209-471-6197.

The survey aims to gather input on how Lodi GrapeLine can better serve their passengers, including LUSD students and families.

If you have these items, please drop them off in the office. We have a collection basket where they can be dropped off. Thank you!

We believe that a strong school community is built on the collaboration of students, teachers, parents and guardians. That's why this year we are bringing back the 30 hours of volunteer hours. Your involvement has a profound impact on both your child's experience and the overall success of our school community. We have many activities taking place this year. If you can contribute a few hours a week, help with specific events, or support with behind-the-scenes activities, every bit of help makes a difference. By volunteering, you're not only helping our school but also showing your child the importance of giving back and being involved.

Our Serna PTA is working on creating volunteer slips, and will be available soon. If you are interested in learning about volunteer opportunities, please feel free to reach out to our Serna PTA via email at jsjcspta@gmail.com. Thank you for being an essential part of our community.

Any questions about joining our PTA or attending PTA Board meetings, please reach out to Veronica Reich (209)329-6157, reich.v@gmail.com or our PTA email at: jsjcspta@gmail.com

Serna PTA website:https://jsjcspta.com

Students who are in 3rd-8th grade are welcome to join our Club Folklorico. Practices take place on Fridays, 1:15 to 2:30pm. Questions about Club Folklorico, please reach out to Mrs. Valdez at mavaldez@lodiusd.net and Mrs. Maldonado at imaldonado@lodiusd.net.

Wearing school uniforms supports in school unity across grade levels, promotes equality, reduces distractions and helps create a focused learning environment where students can concentrate on their learning without worrying about fashion trends.

Tops:

· *Students may wear a hunter green, blue, white, light pink or maroon shirt. The shirt can either be a button down, polo style shirt or Joe Serna logo t-shirt. The Joe Serna spirit shirt may be worn on any day but Friday is the spirit day where we want all students to wear the Serna tie-dye shirt.

Bottoms:

· *Students may wear khaki or black shorts, pants, or skorts and jeans.

Dresses:

· *Dresses/jumpers can either be khaki or blue with green plaid.

You are welcome to purchase uniforms at any retail store. If you would like to purchase uniform shirts with the Serna Logo, you can purchase through the Link: https://uniform-q2-preorder.cheddarup.com.

Please encourage your students to bring a water bottle. We have refill stations.

We want to bring to your attention the importance of discussing the proper care of district-issued student Chromebooks with your children. We have observed an increase in incidents involving damage, often linked to carelessness or misuse. As we address these situations, we want to remind you of the importance of engaging in discussions with your child about the proper care of their district-issued Chromebook. Students will be held responsible for any damages, and charges may apply for repairs. Principals will conduct thorough investigations in collaboration with students to ensure fair outcomes. Additionally, please remind your students to charge their Chromebooks overnight, ensuring they are ready for the next day's learning activities. Your involvement in these discussions is crucial, and we appreciate your attention to these matters.

Has your student misplaced a sweater or sweat shirt? Please take time to look through the lost and found to see if any of the items belong to your student. All clothing items that are not picked up by Friday, November 22 will be taken to a donation center.

If your student is sick and will not be attending school, please call our office at 209-331-7809 to notify us.

Please plan family trips during our school's designated breaks and holidays. Our school calendar is linked at the end of this newsletter and paper copies are available in the office. If you plan a trip outside the designated breaks, please contact the office.

Laura Aguirre

laguirre@lodiusd.net

Teresa Mendieta tmendieta@lodiusd.net

Blanca Aranda bsantiago@lodiusd.net

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Regular Day (Monday – Thursday)

Kindergarten

Start: 8:20 am

Dismissal 1:25 pm

1st – 5th Grade

Start: 8:20 am

Dismissal 2:35 pm

Middle:

Start: 8:09 am

Dismissal 2:45 pm

Minimum Day/Fridays

Kindergarten

Start: 8:20 am

Dismissal 1:05 pm

1st – 5th Grade

Start: 8:20 am

Dismissal 1:05 pm

Middle:

Start: 8:09 am

Dismissal 1:05 pm