From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Dec 1 22:01:11 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Dec 1 22:01:44 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Tuesday, 12/2/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - FINALS SCHEDULE ? December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 ? 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 ? 10:05 Period 3 10:15 ? 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 ? 12:55 Period 7 1:05 ? 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 ? 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 ? 10:05 Period 4 10:15 ? 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 ? 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 ? 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 ? 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 ? 10:05 Period 6 10:15 ? 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) REMINDERS: - FALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT: Wednesday December, 3rd @ 7:00pm in Carrington Hall Don't forget to mark your calendars for this special night: Fall Sports Awards Night When: December 3, 2008 Where: Carrington Hall Time: 7:00pm J. Sloan/ SHS Boosters Club COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? TUESDAY? DECEMBER 2, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Student Senate Carrington Hall (beg. of 3rd) ECOS Club Room 207 Anime Club Room 209 German Club Room 126 Sequoia Rock Climbing Club Room 120 Young Men Moving Towards Health (Info mtg.) Teen Resource Ctr. (12-12:30) Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) Hip Hop Club Student Activities Ctr. (3:15pm) Salsa Dancing MPR (3:30pm) Peaceful Intervention Mediators Teen Resource Center (TRC) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) Tues. Night Math Tutorial Math Wing (5-8pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, December 2 Boys Soccer AT S.I. (SF)-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss BOTH @1:15pm Girls Soccer VS SHP-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm ?Pajama Game? Auditions-Carrington Hall-4-9pm Wednesday, December 3 Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball ?Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA FALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT-7pm-Carrington Hall Thursday, December 4 Girls VARS Soccer VS Crystal Springs-3:30-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball ?Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA Friday, December 5 Boys Soccer VS Overfelt-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball ?Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Rigoberto Vallejo Rigoberto is a quiet and diligent science student. He contributes positively, always on task and eager to complete his work perfectly. Stay motivated Rigo! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Recycling protects and expands U.S. manufacturing jobs and increases U.S. competitiveness. J. Slater A NOTE FROM THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: Yesterday, December 1st, was the World's AIDs Awareness Day. Did you know that risky behaviors such as drinking and using illegal substances increase the chances of contracting STDs including HIV? When someone is under the influence the chances of having unprotected sex increases. At least half of all new HIV infections are among people between 15 and 25 years of age. If you'd like to get more information about places where you can get tested, please come by the Teen Resource Center and take charge of your health! M. Mosqueda SENIORS, SENIORS! If you still need to take your senior portrait, you have one last chance. Call now and get an appointment before finals. If you have questions come by room 104 as soon as possible. E. Bray IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING A SENIOR PAGE, or if any student or staff member wants to reserve some space in the yearbook, you need to do that before finals. See Ms. Bray or Mrs. Gordon right away. Everybody is welcome to personalize some yearbook real estate. E. Bray SACRAMENTO STATE will be on campus this Thursday. Please see Ms. Ignaitis for more information and a pass. T. Ignaitis JUNIOR CLASS MEETING tomorrow & every Wednesday at lunch room 126. Please come help our class be successful this year! L. Gleaton *** REMINDERS *** ATTENTION PEACEFUL INTERVENTION MEDIATORS: a reminder that we have a meeting today, Tuesday, December 2nd from 3:30-4:30 at the Teen Resource Center. Please be on time! M. Mosqueda ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN AND CHALLENGING NEW ACTIVITY? Come to the Sequoia Rock Climbing Club today & every Tuesday at lunch in room #120. We will learn techniques, safety, and go climbing at local gyms. Come by and see if climbing is right for you! W. Wernick/L. Reibstein SUPPORT SENIOR GRAD NIGHT! Today - Tues., Dec 2nd is Extreme Pizza Night Out! 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to Sequoia Senior Grad Night! Tomorrow - Wed., Dec 3rd is Chevy's Night Out! 25% of the proceeds will be donated back to Sequoia Senior Grad Night! Coupons are available on line....Please join us and have a great dinner out while supporting the Great Senior Class of 2009! Thank you. S. Greenspan WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga TUESDAY NIGHT MATH TUTORIAL is every Tuesday from 5 - 8 pm. Come up to the math wing and look for an open door to get help from a real math teacher. Don't get behind on homework or concepts. L. Larkin SEQUOIA STUDENTS AND STAFF - Salsa dancing is what you need to be able to do if you want to be the envy of your friends. Teachers and students are all invited to take salsa from Redwood City's hottest salsa instructor, Vera Quijano, free of charge in the MPR at 3:30 on Tuesdays! J. West FALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT is tomorrow night - Wednesday December, 3rd @ 7:00pm in Carrington Hall ? hope to see everyone on this special night to pay tribute to our fall athletes! J. Sloan/ SHS Boosters Club ARE YOU A YOUNG MAN INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO EAT HEALTHY AND GET IN SHAPE? Young Men Moving Toward Health will have an informational meeting today - Tuesday, Dec. 2nd from 12-12:30pm and Thursday, Dec. 4th from 3:30-4pm, both in the Teen Resource Center. Meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm in the TRC, although you have received an old flyer in your PE classes that says otherwise. See Edward Sandoval in the TRC if you have questions and take advantage of this great opportunity! L. Reibstein SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS coming for ?The Pajama Game?, a popular Broadway musical bursting with fabulous dances, big chorus numbers, and memorable songs such as "Steam Heat," "Hernando's Hideaway," "Hey There," and "I'm Not at All in Love." "The Pajama Game" won 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. AUDITION DETAILS: WHEN: Today - Tuesday, Dec 2nd from 4:00-9 pm WHERE: Carrington Hall Please be prepared to sing, dance and read from the script Director: Lesley Hoelper Musical Director: Sequoia?s own Othello Jefferson Choreographer: Laurie Nellessen Any Questions: please call Lesley at (650) 740-2287 or email at purrfect@flash.net L. Hoelper COME BUY YOUR HOLIDAY TREE at ?HONEY BEAR TREES?, located at 955 WOODSIDE RD. in Redwood City and Sequoia HighSchool PTSA will receive 15% of your purchase. Proceeds fund the Sentinel, Scholarships and Community Outreach. Flyers will be available at the lot-just tell them you are from SEQUOIA - TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! Thanks for your support. M. Fabian ATTENTION SENIORS! If you would like to order Senior Sweatshirts or Sweatpants please contact Hannah Greenspan or Mr. Weyant (Rm. 123). The order will be placed Dec 5th All orders are pre-paid. Checks payable to Sequoia High School or Cash. Sweatshirts - $35 or Sweatpants - $25. Thank you. H. Greenspan Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Tue Dec 2 20:45:34 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Dec 2 20:45:48 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] STUDENT BULLETIN - Wednesday, 12/3/08 Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - FINALS SCHEDULE ? December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 ? 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 ? 10:05 Period 3 10:15 ? 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 ? 12:55 Period 7 1:05 ? 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 ? 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 ? 10:05 Period 4 10:15 ? 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 ? 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 ? 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 ? 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 ? 10:05 Period 6 10:15 ? 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) REMINDERS: - FALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT is TONIGHT - Wed., December, 3rd @ 7:00pm in Carrington Hall. J. Sloan/ SHS Boosters Club COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN ? WEDNESDAY? DECEMBER 3, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Junior Class Room 126 Freshman Class Room 106 Allons-y a Paris Room 209 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) School After School Room 304 (3:20pm) Karate Chop Dance Studio (3:30pm) Digital Photography Room 20 (3:30-4:30pm) Girls Embracing Life Teen Resource Center (3:30-5:00pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, December 3 Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball ?Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA FALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT-7pm-Carrington Hall Thursday, December 4 Girls VARS Soccer VS Crystal Springs-3:30-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball ?Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA Friday, December 5 Boys Soccer VS Overfelt-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball ?Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY Ana Bedolla Despite her quiet nature, Ana's achievements do not go unnoticed. She remains focused and concerned with her work by exerting constant effort that has really paid off. Keep it up Ana! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ? RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Recycling prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials. J. Slater DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS WEEK WAS WORLD'S AIDS AWARENESS DAY? Here's a fact the Sequoia Youth Advisory Board would like to share with you: In the US, it is estimated that two youth people (age 13-25) are infected with HIV each hour. Take charge of your life. If you'd like to learn more about HIV/AIDS come by the Teen Resource Center for information and find out where you can get tested. M. Mosqueda CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CANNED FOOD DRIVE. We collected over 1100 cans!!!! The winners of the p. 3 drive with 238 cans is Ms. Zarcone and the winners of the p. 4 drive with 62 cans is Mr. Drogin. Please e-mail Ms. Reibstein with dates and periods you would like to have your pizza party. Thanks again to everyone!!!!!! L. Reibstein GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE - Just a reminder that we have a special meeting on Friday at lunch in room 42. We will be showing a film. Please make sure you arrive on time. Plan ahead and bring your lunch. J. Romero TONIGHT IS FALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT! Come to Carrington Hall @ 7:00pm tonight to help pay tribute to our fall athletes! J. Sloan/ SHS Boosters Club SUPPORT SENIOR GRAD NIGHT! Today - Wed., Dec 3rd, is Chevy's Night Out! 25% of the proceeds will be donated back to Sequoia Senior Grad Night! Coupons are available on line....Please join us and have a great dinner out while supporting the Great Senior Class of 2009! Thank you. S. Greenspan NEED HELP IN ENGLISH? Come by room 38 every Thursday for English Tutorial from 3:30-5:30pm. Tutorial offers a quiet place to work, 8 computers, and copies of the text books you are reading. Also, there's a friendly teacher to help you with essays, homework, and English assignments. See you tomorrow! K. Haltom A REMINDER TO SENIORS! If you would like to order Senior Sweatshirts or Sweatpants please contact Hannah Greenspan or Mr. Weyant (Rm. 123). The order will be placed this Friday, Dec 5th. All orders are pre-paid. Checks payable to Sequoia High School or Cash. Sweatshirts - $35 or Sweatpants - $25. Thank you. H. Greenspan ATTENTION SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS: Mondays and Wednesdays we will meet with Mr. Stein right after school at 3:20pm in Room 304. Be on time at 3:20pm in room 304 in order to receive credit for school after school. G. Stein *** REMINDERS *** SENIORS, SENIORS! If you still need to take your senior portrait, you have one last chance. Call now and get an appointment before finals. If you have questions come by room 104 as soon as possible. E. Bray IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING A SENIOR PAGE, or if any student or staff member wants to reserve some space in the yearbook, you need to do that before finals. See Ms. Bray or Mrs. Gordon right away. Everybody is welcome to personalize some yearbook real estate. E. Bray SACRAMENTO STATE will be on campus tomorrow (Thurs.). Please see Ms. Ignaitis for more information and a pass. T. Ignaitis JUNIOR CLASS MEETING today & every Wednesday at lunch room 126. Please come help our class be successful this year! L. Gleaton WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Wed Dec 3 16:21:57 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Dec 3 16:22:30 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - This Monday is a collaboration day - please see schedule below. L. Lehman MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE Monday, 12/8/08 PERIODS TIMES PERI?DO HORARIO 1 8:00 - 8:30 Passing 8:30 - 8:35 2 8:35 - 9:05 Brunch 9:05 - 9:20 3 9:20 - 9:50 Passing 9:50 - 9:55 4 9:55 - 10:30 Lunch 10:30 - 11:10 5 11:10 - 11:40 Passing 11:40 - 11:45 6 11:45 - 12:15 Passing 12:15 - 12:20 7 12:20 - 12:50 Collab/Colab 1:10 - 3:15 - FINALS SCHEDULE - December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 3 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 7 1:05 - 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 4 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 - 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 6 10:15 - 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES BSU/Young Sistahs & Brothas Room 304 Work Experience Room 302 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) English Tutorial Room 38 (3:30-5:30pm) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, December 4 Girls VARS Soccer VS Crystal Springs-3:30-dismiss @ 2:10pm Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball -Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA Friday, December 5 Boys Soccer VS Overfelt-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball -Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Lauren Kirkpatrick Lauren is a diligent and conscientious science student. Always respectful and focused, Lauren constantly probes for deeper understanding and goes out of her way to complete her work beyond expectations. Keep it up Lauren! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Recycling reduces the need for landfilling and incineration. J. Slater A NOTE FROM THE SEQUOIA TEEN RESOURCE CENTER: Many youth at risk of HIV infection have no doctor or other health care provider to turn to for advice. The largest gaps in medical services for youth are in substance use and mental health services, both of which are central to the needs of many HIV-infected and at-risk youth. If you don't have health insurance, come by the Teen Resource Center to get information about health care programs you may qualify for and places where you can get tested. M. Mosqueda DECEMBER-JANUARY SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Parents," then "Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper ANIME CLUB - Club photos are being taken tomorrow (Fri., 12/5) at lunch in room 209. Please come ro you may not be featured on the yearbook page. K. Chin ALL GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING FROSH-SOPH OR VARSITY SOFTBALL THIS SPRING - please come to a brief informational meeting at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 10th. The meeting will take place in Ms. Proano's room (LL-5). S. Reynick HAVE LOTS OF JUNK? The French Club is having another garage sale! Drop off your stuff to room 209 by tomorrow - Friday, December 5th. Proceeds help Sequoia students make their way to France! K. Chin COME TO THE KEY CLUB BAKE SALE today after 7th period in the quad! Don?t miss out!! T. Yeager WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DANCE? Are you tired of working out at the gym? How about you ditch the workout and join the party with Zumba? Zumba is a mixture of all kinds of dances put together as a real fun fitness class. Starting next semester, the Zumba Club will meet on Tuesdays after school in the Dance Studio. See Ms. Ortez, Genaro Sanchez, or Yesenia Mendoza for more info. Zumbatomic! G. Ortez-Gal?n REMEMBER *Every Friday is spirit day! Don?t forget to wear your purple tomorrow!!! L. Reibstein MORE MATH TUTORING AND HELP AVAILABLE - TODAY in Room 133, join Ms. Poluan and get help with your Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II homework and concepts. SAFE now includes math tutoring on Thursdays. Sequoia Math students, you have NO excuses for failing grades. Get the help you need at The Learning Center, SAFE Thursday tutorials, Tuesday Night Math tutorials, or ask your math teacher. The math department thanks you for taking responsibility for your learning. Should YOU go to tutorial today? L. Larkin SENIOR CLASS meets tomorrow & every Friday in room 123 at lunch. Seniors - please plan to attend! D. Weyant THE CHESS CLUB meets every Friday and Monday at lunch in room 142. Come on by! S. Wong SACRAMENTO STATE will be on campus TODAY (Thurs.). Please see Ms. Ignaitis for more information and a pass. T. Ignaitis *** REMINDERS *** CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CANNED FOOD DRIVE. We collected over 1100 cans!!!! The winners of the p. 3 drive with 238 cans is Ms. Zarcone and the winners of the p. 4 drive with 62 cans is Mr. Drogin. Please e-mail Ms. Reibstein with dates and periods you would like to have your pizza party. Thanks again to everyone!!!!!! L. Reibstein GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE - Just a reminder that we have a special meeting TOMORROW (Friday) at lunch in room 42. We will be showing a film. Please make sure you arrive on time. Plan ahead and bring your lunch. J. Romero A REMINDER TO SENIORS! If you would like to order Senior Sweatshirts or Sweatpants please contact Hannah Greenspan or Mr. Weyant (Rm. 123). The order will be placed tomorrow - Friday, Dec 5th. All orders are pre-paid. Checks payable to Sequoia High School or Cash. Sweatshirts - $35 or Sweatpants - $25. Thank you. H. Greenspan SENIORS, SENIORS! If you still need to take your senior portrait, you have one last chance. Call now and get an appointment before finals. If you have questions come by room 104 as soon as possible. E. Bray IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING A SENIOR PAGE, or if any student or staff member wants to reserve some space in the yearbook, you need to do that before finals. See Ms. Bray or Mrs. Gordon right away. Everybody is welcome to personalize some yearbook real estate. E. Bray Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Thu Dec 4 16:21:38 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Dec 4 16:22:02 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - This Monday is a collaboration day - please see schedule below. L. Lehman MONDAY COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE Monday, 12/8/08 PERIODS TIMES PERI?DO HORARIO 1 8:00 - 8:30 Passing 8:30 - 8:35 2 8:35 - 9:05 Brunch 9:05 - 9:20 3 9:20 - 9:50 Passing 9:50 - 9:55 4 9:55 - 10:30 Lunch 10:30 - 11:10 5 11:10 - 11:40 Passing 11:40 - 11:45 6 11:45 - 12:15 Passing 12:15 - 12:20 7 12:20 - 12:50 Collab/Colab 1:10 - 3:15 - FINALS SCHEDULE - December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 3 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 7 1:05 - 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 4 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 - 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 6 10:15 - 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY- DECEMBER 5, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Senior Class Room 123 Chess Club Room 142 Sequoia Film society Room 120 DREAM Club Room 207 GSA Room 42 ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R2 Room 141 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, December 5 Boys Soccer VS Overfelt-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Boys VARS Basketball-Jefferson Tourney AT Jefferson-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball -Mills Tourney AT Mills-Time TBA JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Kelly Linehan Kelly is a model science student. She constantly contributes to enrich our scientific understanding and is an overwhelmingly positive force in the classroom. Keep up the good work Kelly! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Recycling conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals. J. Slater THE SEQUOIA TEEN RESOURCE CENTER YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD would like you to know that this was World's AIDS Awareness Day. Did you know that compared to the general population, adolescents have one of the fastest increasing rates of HIV infection? That's right. An average of two young people is infected with HIV every hour of every day. Be safe and get tested. If you'd like to learn of places where you can get tested, stop by the Teen Resource to get more information. M. Mosqueda HOLIDAY GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER* Room 39 is holding its eleventh annual GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER on Tuesday, Dec. 9th and Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at lunch in the main hall. L. Clemens GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE - Please be on time today. We are showing a film. J. Romero SENIORS: TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR CAP AND GOWN AT THE PRICE OF $24.90. After Dec. 5th they will go up to $40. You can mail the application in or order on line. See Ms. Reibstein if you have questions. L. Reibstein HAVE YOU BEEN WANTING A SHS SWEATSHIRT OR TEE SHIRT IN LARGE? The larges have arrived! Come by the Student Activities Center and pick one up while we have them in stock. Tees are $10 and Sweatshirts are $25. L. Reibstein COME BUY YOUR HOLIDAY TREE AT ?HONEY BEAR TREES?, located at 955 WOODSIDE RD. in Redwood City and Sequoia High School PTSA will receive 15% of your purchase. Proceeds fund the Sentinel, Scholarships and Community Outreach. TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. Flyers will be available at the lot-just tell them you are from SEQUOIA. Thanks for your support. M. Fabian SENIORS*DON?T FORGET* If you want to order Senior Sweatshirts or Sweatpants today?s the last day to order! Please contact Hannah Greenspan or Mr. Weyant (Rm. 123). The order will be placed TODAY- Friday, Dec 5th. All orders are pre-paid. Checks payable to Sequoia High School or Cash. Sweatshirts - $35 or Sweatpants - $25. Thank you. H. Greenspan HAVE LOTS OF JUNK? The French Club is having another garage sale! Drop off your stuff to room 209 TODAY- Friday, December 5th. Proceeds help Sequoia students make their way to France! K. Chin SENIORS, SENIORS! If you still need to take your senior portrait, you have one last chance. Call now and get an appointment before finals. If you have questions come by room 104 as soon as possible. E. Bray IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING A SENIOR PAGE, or if any student or staff member wants to reserve some space in the yearbook, you need to do that before finals. See Ms. Bray or Mrs. Gordon right away. Everybody is welcome to personalize some yearbook real estate. E. Bray ATLANTIC PACIFIC MATH CONTEST #R2 will be given today at lunch in room 141. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin *** REMINDERS *** DECEMBER-JANUARY SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Parents," then "Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper ANIME CLUB - Club photos are being taken TODAY (Fri., 12/5) at lunch in room 209. Please come ro you may not be featured on the yearbook page. K. Chin ALL GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING FROSH-SOPH OR VARSITY SOFTBALL THIS SPRING - please come to a brief informational meeting at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 10th. The meeting will take place in Ms. Proano's room (LL-5). S. Reynick THE CHESS CLUB meets every Friday and Monday at lunch in room 142. Come on by! S. Wong Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Fri Dec 5 15:55:19 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri Dec 5 15:55:55 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] (no subject) Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: TODAY'S COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE Monday, 12/8/08 PERIODS TIMES PERI?DO HORARIO 1 8:00 - 8:30 Passing 8:30 - 8:35 2 8:35 - 9:05 Brunch 9:05 - 9:20 3 9:20 - 9:50 Passing 9:50 - 9:55 4 9:55 - 10:30 Lunch 10:30 - 11:10 5 11:10 - 11:40 Passing 11:40 - 11:45 6 11:45 - 12:15 Passing 12:15 - 12:20 7 12:20 - 12:50 Collab/Colab 1:10 - 3:15 - FINALS SCHEDULE - December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 3 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 7 1:05 - 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 4 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 - 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 6 10:15 - 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - MONDAY- DECEMBER 8, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES ASB Activities Center Chess Club Room 142 School After School Library (1:00pm) Girls Embracing Life Teen Resource Center (1:00-2:30pm) Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, December 9 Boys Basketball AT Oceana-F/S-4:30-VARS-6:00 Girls Basketball VS Jefferson-F/S-4:00-VARS-6:30-dismiss both @ 2:10pm Girls Soccer VS Mills-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Wednesday, December 10 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Boys Soccer AT So. S.F.-F/S-3:00-VARS-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:15pm WINTER MUSIC CONCERT - 7PM - Carrington Hall Thursday, December 11 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Girls Soccer VS Westmoor-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Friday, December 12 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball AT I.C.A. (SF)-6:00-dismiss @ 2:10pm Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Boys Soccer VS Capuchino-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Saturday, December 13 Boys Basketball AT Hillsdale-F/S-3:00-VARS-4:30 Girls VARS Basketball AT Hillsdale-3:00 Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA JJJ TODAY?S STUDENTS OF THE DAY JJJ Waldemar (WALL-day-mar) Lorenzo and Jose Orellana (Oh-ray-YA-na) Jose and Waldemar try their very best in class every day. They come to class everyday on time and ready to learn. They follow through with their responsibilities and don't give up on tough assignments and tests. Jose and Waldemar are very independent, but they're not afraid to ask for something when they need it. Their persistence is really paying off. Great job, Waldemar and Jose! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Recycling decreases emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change J. Slater CONGRATULATIONS to Kavi Sharma who is a winner in the" Redwood City Show Your Pride" Photo contest. His winning photograph will be published in the "Redwood City Hometown Days Souvenir Book" which was on display on Saturday, December 6th at his hometown celebration in downtown Redwood City. CONGRATULATIONS also go to semifinalists Sarah Davenport, Abby Davis, Melisa Lopez, Andy Krpan and Nick Milanov whose photos will also appear in this publication. Look for the winning photographs which will be on display this week in the front hall. Way to go PHOTO students! Ms. Sheehan A SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY is available for low income students planning on attending college next year. A rep will be in the College/Career Center this Thursday, 12/11, at lunch to go over the application process. T. Ignaitis HEY SEQUOIA!!! Did you know that Sequoia now has FOUR musical performing groups on campus?? Well, we do: Choir, Orchestra, Band, and Jazz Ensemble! You can see them all this Wednesday, 12/10 at 7pm in Carrington Hall. Tickets are $5 at the door. P.S. Did you know that it listening to fabulous music before you take finals actually helps you DO BETTER ON THEM? It does! So take a break from the books and come see our show. J. Woodman SIGN-UPS FOR THE SEQUOIA GOLF TEAM are happening all this week in Coach Beacom?s room (36). All golfers - be sure to drop by for pre-season info. J. Beacom JUNIORS: Are you planning on taking the SAT in the spring? If so, get extra help preparing in the SAT prep class. See Ms. Schmidt in room 106 to sign up. Class starts Monday, January 12th. A. Talesnick/M. Schmidt ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO ENROLL IN BUS100, a community college Accounting course at Sequoia - please submit your completed applications to Mrs. Sleeper in the counseling office ASAP. Thanks. D. Sleeper ROBOTICS CLUB - If you have not picked up the flyer about Team 100, stop by Room 141 and pick one up. The contest begins January 3rd and we will be meeting at Woodside. Ms. Larkin ALL GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING FROSH-SOPH OR VARSITY SOFTBALL THIS SPRING - please come to a brief informational meeting at the beginning of lunch this Wednesday, Dec. 10th. The meeting will take place in Ms. Proano's room (LL-5). S. Reynick CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R3 will be given this Wednesday through Friday (12/10-12/12) at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin HOLIDAY GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER* Room 39 is holding its eleventh annual GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER tomorrow - Tuesday, Dec. 9th and Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at lunch in the main hall. L. Clemens ATTENTION SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS: For collaboration Monday we will meet with Mr. Stein right after school at 1pm in the library. Be on time at 1pm in the library in order to receive credit for school after school. G. Stein WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga TUESDAY NIGHT MATH TUTORIAL is every Tuesday from 5 - 8 pm. Come up to the math wing and look for an open door to get help from a real math teacher. Don't get behind on homework or concepts. L. Larkin *** REMINDERS *** DECEMBER-JANUARY SENTINEL IS NOW ONLINE. The latest issue is available on the Sequoia website. Go to http://www.sequoiahs.org/ and select "Parents," then "Sentinel Newsletter." S. Cooper Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Mon Dec 8 16:07:52 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Mon Dec 8 16:08:32 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - FINALS SCHEDULE - December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 3 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 7 1:05 - 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 4 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 - 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 6 10:15 - 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * TUESDAY* DECEMBER 9, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, December 9 Boys Basketball AT Oceana-F/S-4:30-VARS-6:00 Girls Basketball VS Jefferson-F/S-4:00-VARS-6:30-dismiss both @ 2:10pm Girls Soccer VS Mills-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Wednesday, December 10 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Boys Soccer AT So. S.F.-F/S-3:00-VARS-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:15pm WINTER MUSIC CONCERT * 7PM * Carrington Hall Thursday, December 11 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Girls Soccer VS Westmoor-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Friday, December 12 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball AT I.C.A. (SF)-6:00-dismiss @ 2:10pm Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Boys Soccer VS Capuchino-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Saturday, December 13 Boys Basketball AT Hillsdale-F/S-3:00-VARS-4:30 Girls VARS Basketball AT Hillsdale-3:00 Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Yesenia Guerrero A quiet hardworking senior with a GPA of 3.75, Yesenia wastes no time getting down to work. She knows where she is going and what she needs to get there. Congratulations, Yesenia! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Recycling helps sustain the environment for future generations. J. Slater CONGRATULATIONS to Kavi Sharma who is the FIRST PLACE winner in the" Redwood City Show Your Pride" Photo contest. His winning photograph is published in the "Redwood City Hometown Days Souvenir Book" which was on display on Saturday, December 6th at this hometown celebration in downtown Redwood City. CONGRATULATIONS also go to semifinalists Sarah Davenport, Abby Davis, Melisa Lopez, Andy Krpan and Nick Milanov whose photos also appear in this publication. Look for the winning photographs which will be on display this week in the front hall. Way to go PHOTO students! Ms. Sheehan HEY SEQUOIA!!! Did you know that Sequoia now has FOUR musical performing groups on campus?? Well, we do: Choir, Orchestra, Band, and Jazz Ensemble! You can see them all tomorrow - Wednesday, 12/10, at 7pm in Carrington Hall. Tickets are $5 at the door. P.S. Did you know that it listening to fabulous music before you take finals actually helps you DO BETTER ON THEM? It does! So take a break from the books and come see our show. J. Woodman HOLIDAY GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER* Room 39 is holding its eleventh annual GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER today - Tuesday, Dec. 9th and tomorrow - Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at lunch in the main hall. L. Clemens *** REMINDERS *** A SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY is available for low income students planning on attending college next year. A rep will be in the College/Career Center this Thursday, 12/11, at lunch to go over the application process. T. Ignaitis SIGN-UPS FOR THE SEQUOIA GOLF TEAM are happening all this week in Coach Beacom?s room (36). All golfers * be sure to drop by for pre-season info. J. Beacom JUNIORS: Are you planning on taking the SAT in the spring? If so, get extra help preparing in the SAT prep class. See Ms. Schmidt in room 106 to sign up. Class starts Monday, January 12th. A. Talesnick/M. Schmidt ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO ENROLL IN BUS100, a community college Accounting course at Sequoia - please submit your completed applications to Mrs. Sleeper in the counseling office ASAP. Thanks. D. Sleeper ROBOTICS CLUB - If you have not picked up the flyer about Team 100, stop by Room 141 and pick one up. The contest begins January 3rd and we will be meeting at Woodside. Ms. Larkin ALL GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING FROSH-SOPH OR VARSITY SOFTBALL THIS SPRING - please come to a brief informational meeting at the beginning of lunch tomorrow - Wednesday, Dec. 10th. The meeting will take place in Ms. Proano's room (LL-5). S. Reynick CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R3 will be given tomorrow (Wednesday) through Friday (12/10-12/12) at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin WORK EXPERIENCE meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 302. See Mr. Kuliga for details. M. Kuliga Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Tue Dec 9 16:16:12 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Tue Dec 9 16:16:30 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - FINALS SCHEDULE - December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 3 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 7 1:05 - 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 4 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 - 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 6 10:15 - 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN * WEDNESDAY* DECEMBER 10, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES California Math League Contest #R3 Room 103 F/S & VARS Softball Meeting Room LL-3 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Wednesday, December 10 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Boys Soccer AT So. S.F.-F/S-3:00-VARS-4:15-dismiss both @ 1:15pm WINTER MUSIC CONCERT * 7PM * Carrington Hall Thursday, December 11 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Girls Soccer VS Westmoor-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Friday, December 12 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball AT I.C.A. (SF)-6:00-dismiss @ 2:10pm Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Boys Soccer VS Capuchino-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Saturday, December 13 Boys Basketball AT Hillsdale-F/S-3:00-VARS-4:30 Girls VARS Basketball AT Hillsdale-3:00 Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Kevin Koon Kevin is a pleasure to have in the classroom. He is always asking questions and determined to do well. As a freshman, he has all the skills to be successful during his school years at Sequoia. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Reduce Your Packaging: Buy bulk or concentrated products when you can. J. Slater HEY SEQUOIA!!! Did you know that Sequoia now has FOUR musical performing groups on campus?? Well, we do: Choir, Orchestra, Band, and Jazz Ensemble! You can see them all TONIGHT - Wednesday, 12/10, at 7pm in Carrington Hall. Tickets are $5 at the door. P.S. Did you know that it listening to fabulous music before you take finals actually helps you DO BETTER ON THEM? It does! So take a break from the books and come see our show. J. Woodman HOLIDAY GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER* Room 39 is holding its eleventh annual GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER today - Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at lunch in the main hall. L. Clemens A SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY is available for low income students planning on attending college next year. A rep will be in the College/Career Center tomorrow - Thursday, 12/11, at lunch to go over the application process. T. Ignaitis A REMINDER THAT SIGN-UPS FOR THE SEQUOIA GOLF TEAM are happening all this week in Coach Beacom?s room (36). All golfers * be sure to drop by for pre-season info. J. Beacom JUNIORS: Are you planning on taking the SAT in the spring? If so, get extra help preparing in the SAT prep class. See Ms. Schmidt in room 106 to sign up. Class starts Monday, January 12th. A. Talesnick/M. Schmidt ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO ENROLL IN BUS100, a community college Accounting course at Sequoia - please submit your completed applications to Mrs. Sleeper in the counseling office ASAP. Thanks. D. Sleeper ROBOTICS CLUB - If you have not picked up the flyer about Team 100, stop by Room 141 and pick one up. The contest begins January 3rd and we will be meeting at Woodside. Ms. Larkin ALL GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING FROSH-SOPH OR VARSITY SOFTBALL THIS SPRING - please come to a brief informational meeting at the beginning of lunch TODAY- Wednesday, Dec. 10th. The meeting will take place in Ms. Proano's room (LL-5). S. Reynick *** REMINDERS *** CONGRATULATIONS to Kavi Sharma who is the FIRST PLACE winner in the" Redwood City Show Your Pride" Photo contest. His winning photograph is published in the "Redwood City Hometown Days Souvenir Book" which was on display on Saturday, December 6th at this hometown celebration in downtown Redwood City. CONGRATULATIONS also go to semifinalists Sarah Davenport, Abby Davis, Melisa Lopez, Andy Krpan and Nick Milanov whose photos also appear in this publication. Look for the winning photographs which will be on display this week in the front hall. Way to go PHOTO students! Ms. Sheehan CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R3 will be given today (Wednesday) through Friday (12/10-12/12) at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Wed Dec 10 16:28:15 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Wed Dec 10 16:28:52 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - FINALS SCHEDULE - December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 3 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 7 1:05 - 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 4 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 - 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 6 10:15 - 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - THURSDAY- DECEMBER 11, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES California Math League Contest #R3 Room 103 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Thursday, December 11 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Girls Soccer VS Westmoor-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Friday, December 12 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball AT I.C.A. (SF)-6:00-dismiss @ 2:10pm Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Boys Soccer VS Capuchino-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Saturday, December 13 Boys Basketball AT Hillsdale-F/S-3:00-VARS-4:30 Girls VARS Basketball AT Hillsdale-3:00 Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Gabriel Ortiz Gabriel works with quiet determination to do well in his classes. He may not ask a lot of questions but you know he understands by the quality of his work. **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Select Reusable Products: Sturdy, washable utensils, tableware, cloth napkins, and dishcloths can be used many times. J. Slater WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DANCE? Are you tired of working out at the gym? How about you ditch the workout and join the party with Zumba? Zumba is a mixture of all kinds of dances put together as a real fun fitness class. Starting next semester, the Zumba Club will meet on Thursdays after school in the Dance Studio. See Ms. Ortez, Genaro Sanchez, or Yesenia Mendoza for more info. Zumbatomic! G. Ortez-Gal?n SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the January 24, 2009 SAT test is Friday, December 26, 2008. To register online go to www.collegeboard.com. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the February 7, 2009 ACT test is Tuesday, January 6, 2009. To register online go to www.actstudent.org. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis A SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY is available for low income students planning on attending college next year. A rep will be in the College/Career Center today - Thursday, 12/11, at lunch to go over the application process. T. Ignaitis REMEMBER *Every Friday is spirit day! Don?t forget to wear your purple tomorrow!!! L. Reibstein *** REMINDERS *** JUNIORS: Are you planning on taking the SAT in the spring? If so, get extra help preparing in the SAT prep class. See Ms. Schmidt in room 106 to sign up. Class starts Monday, January 12th. A. Talesnick/M. Schmidt ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO ENROLL IN BUS100, a community college Accounting course at Sequoia - please submit your completed applications to Mrs. Sleeper in the counseling office ASAP. Thanks. D. Sleeper CALIFORNIA MATH LEAGUE CONTEST #R3 will be given today and tomorrow at lunch in Room 103. J. Kreutzmann/L. Larkin Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Thu Dec 11 16:03:05 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Thu Dec 11 16:03:16 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - FINALS SCHEDULE - December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 3 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 7 1:05 - 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 4 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 - 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 6 10:15 - 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: Nothing new today... Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - FRIDAY- DECEMBER 12, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES California Math League Contest #R3 Room 103 Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Friday, December 12 Boys F/S & VARS Basketball-Burlingame Tourney AT Burlingame-Time TBA Girls VARS Basketball AT I.C.A. (SF)-6:00-dismiss @ 2:10pm Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA Boys Soccer VS Capuchino-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15-dismiss VARS @ 2:10pm Saturday, December 13 Boys Basketball AT Hillsdale-F/S-3:00-VARS-4:30 Girls VARS Basketball AT Hillsdale-3:00 Girls F/S Basketball-San Mateo Tourney AT San Mateo-Time TBA JJJ TODAY?S STUDENT OF THE DAY JJJ Adrian Mendez Adrian has come a long way since Freshman year. He has developed excellent leadership qualities and can handle himself in any situation. Adrian has Sequoia pride and is an affective mentor for sixth graders this year as a member of CASS and the Leadership B class. Adrian, you do us proud! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Re-use Products: Re-use newspaper, boxes, shipping "peanuts," and "bubble wrap" to ship packages. J. Slater THERE WILL BE NO BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS on FINAL DAYS (Tues., 12/16 - Thurs., 12/18). If you want something announced, get your info in to me TODAY for Monday?s bulletin! Thanks. L. Lehman COME BUY YOUR HOLIDAY TREE AT ?HONEY BEAR TREES?, located at 955 WOODSIDE RD. in Redwood City and Sequoia High School PTSA will receive 15% of your purchase. Proceeds fund the Sentinel, Scholarships and Community Outreach. TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. Flyers will be available at the lot-just tell them you are from SEQUOIA. Thanks for your support. M. Fabian ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, a parent, while dropping off a student on Brewster Avenue, side-swiped Mrs. Sleeper?s car, knocking off the mirror and scraping the side. If anyone witnessed this incident, please go to the guidance office and acknowledge what happened. Thank you. D. Sleeper *** REMINDERS *** SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the January 24, 2009 SAT test is Friday, December 26, 2008. To register online go to www.collegeboard.com. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the February 7, 2009 ACT test is Tuesday, January 6, 2009. To register online go to www.actstudent.org. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis JUNIORS: Are you planning on taking the SAT in the spring? If so, get extra help preparing in the SAT prep class. See Ms. Schmidt in room 106 to sign up. Class starts Monday, January 12th. A. Talesnick/M. Schmidt ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO ENROLL IN BUS100, a community college Accounting course at Sequoia - please submit your completed applications to Mrs. Sleeper in the counseling office ASAP. Thanks. D. Sleeper Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX) From sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org Fri Dec 12 16:35:31 2008 From: sequoia-daily-announcements at listserv.seq.org (sequoia-daily-announcements@listserv.seq.org) Date: Fri Dec 12 16:35:54 2008 Subject: [sequoia-daily-announcements] ****PARENT INFORMATION**** Message-ID: ****PARENT INFORMATION**** GENERAL INFORMATION: - FINALS SCHEDULE - December, 2008 Monday, December 15: Traditional Monday Schedule Tuesday, December 16: FINALS DAY Period 1 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 3 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 7 1:05 - 3:05 Wednesday, December 17: FINALS DAY Period 2 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 4 10:15 - 12:15 LUNCH 12:15 - 12:55 Period 0/8 1:05 - 3:05 Thursday, December 18: FINALS DAY Period 5 8:00 - 10:00 BRUNCH 10:00 - 10:05 Period 6 10:15 - 12:15 Friday, December 19 Semester Break (for students only) COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS from Ms. Ignaitis: SENIORS: Did you miss the Nov. 30th deadline to apply to college? Are you college eligible and still want to go? You still have time for CSU East Bay. East Bay will be accepting applications through March 1, 2009. See Ms. Ignaitis or your guidance counselor if you need assistance applying. T. Ignaitis/L. McCahon Have a college question? Please email Ms. Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDENT BULLETIN - MONDAY- DECEMBER 15, 2008 TODAY?S MEETINGS AND THIS WEEK?S ACTIVITIES Learning Center Library (2:30-4:30pm) Built to Last Room B-6 (after 7th) UPWARD BOUND Room 306 (3:30-5:30pm) (**All meetings at lunch unless otherwise noted**) Tuesday, December 16 Boys Basketball VS Fremont (Oak)-F/S-5:30-VARS-7:00 Wednesday, December 17 Girls VARS Basketball AT Crystal Springs-5:30 Thursday, December 18 Boys Basketball AT Lincoln (SJ)-F/S-5:30-VARS-7:00 Friday, December 19 Girls VARS Basketball-Alumni game at Sequoia-5:30 Tuesday, December 23 Boys Basketball VS Capuchino-F/S-11:00am-VARS-12:30pm Monday, December 29 - Wednesday, December 31 Boys VARS Basketball-S.S.F. Tourney AT S.S.F. - times TBA Wednesday, December 31 Boys Soccer VS Serra-VARS-11:00am-F/S-12:30pm Friday, January 2 Boys Basketball VS Gunn-F/S-4:00-VARS-5:30 Saturday, January 3 Boys Soccer VS San Mateo-VARS-3:00-F/S-4:15 JJJ TODAY?S STUDENTS OF THE DAY JJJ Rosa Villanueva (Vee-ya-nu-AY-va) and Karla Mancia (Mahn-SEE-a) Karla and Rosa form their own super-team in biology. They help each other stay organized, solve problems, and learn new concepts. They're not shy about sharing their skills with other people, either. Rosa and Karla are a great example of how cooperation can help both people be more successful in school. We should all be so lucky as to have a super study buddy like Karla and Rosa! **** NEW ITEMS **** THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW * RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION FACTS AND TIPS - SUPPLIED BY ECOS, SEQUOIA?S ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: Use Durable Products: Choose furniture, sports equipment, toys, and tools that will stand the test of time. J. Slater SENIORS, SENIORS! Last chance to reserve a senior page in the yearbook is tomorrow. See Mrs. Gordon ASAP. Pages are due by January 9th. Also remember to bring your baby picture to room 104 by the same date, January 9th. E. Bray SENIORS: Did you miss the Nov. 30th deadline to apply to college? Are you college eligible and still want to go? You still have time for CSU East Bay. East Bay will be accepting applications through March 1, 2009. See Ms. Ignaitis or your guidance counselor if you need assistance applying. T. Ignaitis/L. McCahon HAPPY IT'S ALMOST WINTER VACATION!?!? Do you like milk shakes and hamburgers? Come eat and celebrate at Johnny Rockets on Thursday when you're done with finals. Proceeds help Sequoia students make their way to France! K. Chin SENIOR POLLS AND QUOTES ARE DUE TODAY. Give them to your English teacher or Ms. Bray in room 104. E. Bray COME BUY YOUR HOLIDAY TREE AT ?HONEY BEAR TREES?, located at 955 WOODSIDE RD. in Redwood City and Sequoia High School PTSA will receive 15% of your purchase. Proceeds fund the Sentinel, Scholarships and Community Outreach. TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. Flyers will be available at the lot-just tell them you are from SEQUOIA. Thanks for your support. M. Fabian THERE WILL BE NO BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS on FINAL DAYS * Good luck and Happy Holidays! L. Lehman ROBOTICS CLUB - If you have not picked up the flyer about Team 100, stop by Room 141 and pick one up. The contest begins January 3rd and we will be meeting at Woodside. Ms. Larkin ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, a parent, while dropping off a student on Brewster Avenue, side-swiped Mrs. Sleeper?s car, knocking off the mirror and scraping the side. If anyone witnessed this incident, please go to the guidance office and acknowledge what happened. Thank you. D. Sleeper REMINDER - SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the January 24, 2009 SAT test is Friday, December 26, 2008. To register online go to www.collegeboard.com. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis REMINDER - ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last day to register for the February 7, 2009 ACT test is Tuesday, January 6, 2009. To register online go to www.actstudent.org. For fee waivers, see Ms. Ignaitis in the College & Career Center. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ignaitis or your counselor. Thank you. T. Ignaitis JUNIORS: Are you planning on taking the SAT in the spring? If so, get extra help preparing in the SAT prep class. See Ms. Schmidt in room 106 to sign up. Class starts Monday, January 12th. A. Talesnick/M. Schmidt ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO ENROLL IN BUS100, a community college Accounting course at Sequoia - please submit your completed applications to Mrs. Sleeper in the counseling office ASAP. Thanks. D. Sleeper Lori Lehman Senior Office Assistant/Teachers Secretary Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062-1378 (650) 369-1411 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 367-9780 ext. 6261 (Phone) (650) 368-5180 (FAX)