Christmas around the world
Like many communities, Serra has special Christmas traditions. From Adopt-a-Family to the Christmas concert to the decorating of the lovely tree in the main lobby, we do it up in festive style while collectively honoring our faith and the beauty of this important celebratory season.
Art & Culture
As we move into the colder, rainy months, though, we may be looking for something to do and see off campus and indoors. Bowling is fun, and indoor rock climbing or a movie keeps us occupied, but the Bay Area offers other amazing things right in our own backyard that we tend to forget about. How about a little treasure hunting?
Banning Books : The Wrong Side of Truth
In recent years censorship has seen a resurgence throughout the United States. The numbers are staggering. PEN America has recently identified 1,648 challenged or banned books in 2,532 cases in U.S. school districts from July 2021 through June 2022.
New to the U.S. Public Domain in 2022
What is old can now be made new again! It can also be shared or performed with no fees attached in the U.S., at least if it was written, filmed or recorded in 1926 or earlier. For a more detailed look at copyright and public domain law, we recommend visiting the Cornell University Library’s guide.
The Story of the Christmas Crèche
Inside our homes, where we display our more precious decorations, we often find the family Christmas crèche. The blessed nativity scene comes in so many forms. As Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Christ the crèche can be a reflection of the culture in which it was made in addition to being a remembrance of the Christmas miracle. In many families, the Christmas crèche is something that is passed down through generations.
Collection Development & Student Projects
Class by class, project by project, Mr. Vallez-Kelly and Mrs. Praszker are assessing the books on hand and new ones provided to students to ensure their success. Every Padre looking for a resource for any class should stop into the Zoph Library to browse our offerings and/or ask for assistance in finding one.
Library Services at Junípero Serra High School 